Anyone interested in a NCAA 2005 XBL League?

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Mon May 17, 2004 5:26 am

Only 2 months away and with a game as popular as this coming to XBL I thought we should start preparing one. Just trying to get a feel for how many would be playing, what team you want and the format.

Also would anyone be interested in a league dedicated to DIV 2 teams?

I put in dibs for Oklahoma (DIV 1)

If people are interested in (DIV 2) I would like to use Montana.

Noledog · Post by **Noledog** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:46 am

I guess I will put my request in for the boys up in Tallahassee, good old Florida State.

If there is one thing that chaps my hide about NCAA, no chief osceola.

James_E · Post by **James_E** » Mon May 17, 2004 9:57 am

I thought a bunch of team selections had already unofficially been made:

http://66.162.145.133/modules.php?name= ... ff96fdd267

pigpen81 · Post by **pigpen81** » Mon May 17, 2004 10:26 am

as in the other thread....San Diego State

grtwhtsk · Post by **grtwhtsk** » Mon May 17, 2004 11:12 am

As in the other thread, the University of Miami Hurricanes.

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Mon May 17, 2004 11:14 am

It's likely I would be interested in an NCAA league, but I won't even begin to contemplate it until I have the game in hand.

I can also say that if a league is made up of top-5 or top-10 type teams, I'll just skip it.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Mon May 17, 2004 11:41 am

I'll take Memphis.

Blublub · Post by **Blublub** » Mon May 17, 2004 11:46 am

I'm sure Pacuca will be running one again for DS'ers, and that league has been a blast in the past. If we're going with second-tier teams I'll take Arizona as always.

Sully · Post by **Sully** » Mon May 17, 2004 11:52 am

I'd definitely be interested.
I'm not sure what teams were claimed so I'll put my top 3 in order of preference.
1. LSU
2. Tennessee
3. Southern California (USC)

Division IAA, none other than the defending champs...the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.

vader29 · Post by **vader29** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:02 pm

I would definitely be in with the University of Pittsburgh, had a lot of fun last year in pacuca's DSP league.

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:15 pm

I want the Irish.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon May 17, 2004 12:32 pm

Not interested anymore...f'n Steve.

Ah hell, gimme Arizona State.

And I agree with Zeppo...according to the games rankings, we shouldn't be able to even take top 25 teams (whatever EA ranks them). I think I'm safe with ASU.

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:54 pm

dbdynsty25 wrote:And I agree with Zeppo...according to the games rankings, we shouldn't be able to even take top 25 teams (whatever EA ranks them). I think I'm safe with ASU.

I'm not saying anyone should or should not do anything. I am saying that a league that has the top-10 teams in it is not one I will be in.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Mon May 17, 2004 4:05 pm

I'm in and I will take UCONN

Yes, I know this is football

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Mon May 17, 2004 5:48 pm

Id like to play with Michigan

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Mon May 17, 2004 5:51 pm

I'm interested but not sure if I will have the time yet. I would like the Northern Illinois Huskies if I'm in.

seanmac · Post by **seanmac** » Mon May 17, 2004 6:05 pm

Looks like USC hasn't been grabbed yet. I'll take them.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Mon May 17, 2004 6:06 pm

Illinois. No problems with that whole "Top 25" thing. LOL

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Mon May 17, 2004 7:07 pm

As in the other thread, I'll take Mizzou.

Has anyone posted a listing of the available I-AA teams in NCAA 2005. I might be up for a I-AA league as well.

skidmark · Post by **skidmark** » Mon May 17, 2004 7:22 pm

I'll take UCLA

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Mon May 17, 2004 7:45 pm

I guess those not wanting to play against top 25 teams can play in a DIV 1-AA or other league. I prefer to play in a league where people can use a team they support no matter their ranking.

Here are the DIV 1-AA that were in last years game.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/standings?groupId=81

Atlantic 10
Gateway
MEAC
IVY
SWAC
Southern
Patriot (?)

I might have missed one but those are the biggies

Also I have no issue with multiple people using the same school.

BBReBozo · Post by **BBReBozo** » Mon May 17, 2004 7:52 pm

Just for completeness' sake:

<-- Auburn

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Mon May 17, 2004 8:50 pm

bdoughty wrote:I guess those not wanting to play against top 25 teams can play in a DIV 1-AA or other league. I prefer to play in a league where people can use a team they support no matter their ranking.

Here are the DIV 1-AA that were in last years game.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/standings?groupId=81

Atlantic 10
Gateway
MEAC
IVY
SWAC
Southern
Patriot (?)

I might have missed one but those are the biggies

Also I have no issue with multiple people using the same school.

Thanks, BD. According to the press release they added Southern and Ohio Valley for a total of 78 teams this year.

I'd take fair Harvard.

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Mon May 17, 2004 10:18 pm

OK I'm relenting on my whole 'no top-10 teams' position. It's unfair and stupid of me to deny people the chance to beat the crap out of me with their alma mater, or the school they grew up loving, or whatever. I just need to do a better job of picking a team that nobody wants that can still win.

Bd I am an idiot.

Let it be known, however, that I am willing to get the crap beat out of me in another "B" level team league as well; I may even take Air Force again, maybe the option is better executed in the game this year. . .

Honestly some of my favorite all-time NCAA games are in those lower groups, where teams have like one or two guys that are waaaaay better than anyone else on the field. Or, they only run 4-wide all the time, or can only run the option (ahem). That's a big part of why I love the game.

But it doesn't get any better than beating Miami. . .

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon May 17, 2004 10:33 pm

Since I'm about 95% sure this is going to be my football game for the year, I might as well jump in.

Would like to be either Oregon or Minnesota, depending on how I well I can play with either

Wouldn't put Purdue out of the picture for me either...

can you tell I really don't have a team that hasn't been taken (Irish)?

Dave