College Football Board game update

[Kris60]

Wow, did not know that.  Thanks.

Reminds me of many Navajo surnames - Yellowhair, Manycows, etc.  I taught on the Navajo Rez for 8 years...it would take a lot longer to learn about just the recent history there.

You know the TLC song “Waterfalls?”  Well, the first time I heard it I thought they were saying “Don’t go Jason Waterfalls.”  I was like, “Wtf kind of name is Jason Waterfalls?”  Then it occurred to me that maybe it was a Native American name.  But even when I sort of accepted that explanation in my head it made me wonder who or what had inspired that song about some dude named Jason Waterfalls.

Then one day I was just riding in my truck and the song came on the radio and it hit me like a ton of bricks they were saying “Don’t go chasin’ Waterfalls.”  Never felt so dumb in my life.  Didn’t mean to hijack the thread but to this day that is still a running joke between me and an old friend I told  that story to one day.

[MarqHusker]

You should visit kissthisguy.com

[OrangeAfroMan]

You know the TLC song “Waterfalls?”  Well, the first time I heard it I thought they were saying “Don’t go Jason Waterfalls.”  I was like, “Wtf kind of name is Jason Waterfalls?”  Then it occurred to me that maybe it was a Native American name.  But even when I sort of accepted that explanation in my head it made me wonder who or what had inspired that song about some dude named Jason Waterfalls.

Then one day I was just riding in my truck and the song came on the radio and it hit me like a ton of bricks they were saying “Don’t go chasin’ Waterfalls.”  Never felt so dumb in my life.  Didn’t mean to hijack the thread but to this day that is still a running joke between me and an old friend I told  that story to one day.

I still tease my little brother about wrong lyrics from childhood...
U2's "Mysterious Ways" - we grew up in FL and went to Sea World a bunch, so he thought "She moves in mysterious ways" line of the chorus was "Shamu in mysterious ways" - the name of the killer whale there.  THAT was hilarious.  A whale so special, U2 is singing about it.....

We're all guilty of it, though.  

[OrangeAfroMan]

In case any of you were interested, but didn't follow the game away from the board here, I wanted to share some customer feedback:
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Just finished my first game! My Alma Mater Appalachian State took on Ohio in a replay of the 2005 RayCom Camellia Bowl.
Real Life: Zach Matics hits a field goal as time expires to give App State a 31-29 win in their first ever bowl game.
My Game: Zach Matics hits a field goal as time expires to give App State a 37-34 win in their first ever bowl game.
Marcus Cox is named game MVP with 166 rushing yards and 4 rushing scores, including a 65 yarder in the second half off a Whoa Nellie card.
Great game! Can't wait to play my next one!
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Just finished my 1st Whoa Nellie season. I played with 10 teams divided into two divisions. Each team played a nine game regular season and I allowed 6 teams to make the playoff. '89 Miami finished 10-1 and beat '94 Penn St in the National Championship 28-27 behind Stephen McGuire's 138 rushing yards (he only rushed for 291 during the regular season). This type of random glory is common in the sport and sets this game apart from others.
Honestly, it's easy to critique the game's positives, as they are many, but my only complaint (and not a complaint at all) is the lack of the ability to choose who carries the ball on a given play. I.e. when the offense needs a short yardage gain but their All-American back is decoyed in favor of a little-used fullback. You cannot control this.
What I came to find after hours-upon-hours of play (I'm in between semesters right now) is that a QB with a high completion percentage is gold and a defense that can stop the run will, more times than not, win the game.
Oh, and old-school option teams do not play well when they are behind (just like REAL FOOTBALL)
Whoa Nellie, you hit a home run on this game
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I received my copy of your game a few days ago so I thank you for everything and for putting up with me checking in as I'm sure I was annoying. I love your game and me and my brother have been playing it none stop.
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Business is booming is see. Its a great game. Truly the finest college game yet. Did you expect the boom like what has happened?
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Just received my order, have played a couple of games and the game is fantastic. Very happy with the components / gameplay and customer service. I’ll definitely be buying more teams.
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You guys are the best. Cant wait to get more teams. is there a gift certificate available on your website?
Okay! Thanks..I am sooooo happy with this game. so much went into it. Amazing
love this game!!! and thank you!! Im gonna put an order in for 10 more teams this week

[OrangeAfroMan]

And yes, I'm only sharing the good and pretending all of the bad stuff isn't real!  

[FearlessF]

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[OrangeAfroMan]

I have to give a shout out to BYU's website.  I'm struggling making 1979 Big Ten teams and they actually have the rosters of every team they've played going way back.  Not just a list, but a page for each guy with their number, position, ht, wt, etc.
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It's amazing and just helped me complete a team.  Thanks BYU!  
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btw, the absolute worst helmet program's website is OU's.  For such a storied program, they have jack sqaut when it comes to information going back.

[FearlessF]

I blame Bobby Stoops

[betarhoalphadelta]

  
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btw, the absolute worst helmet program's website is OU's.  For such a storied program, they have jack sqaut when it comes to information going back.

Oklahoma has the internet? 

[OrangeAfroMan]

I blame Bobby Stoops

Funny you say that....

I'm working on creating 1979 Iowa now, with Stoops as a DB.  Iowa's archive is crap, too.  Not even a roster to be found.
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Here's a not-so-fun fact:  there are more videos of 1979 Iowa HIGH SCHOOL football games than of Hawkeyes games on youtube.  WTF>

[FearlessF]

well, in 79 Iowa didn't have much of a glorious football program

Hayden had just arrived

[OrangeAfroMan]

I believe this is the first time I've been unable to even find a roster, though, for any team.  I emailed the AD, so we'll see.

[FearlessF]

dude, they were 5-6 in 79

someone is willing to buy that team?

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa/1979-roster.html

[OrangeAfroMan]

I use that site for every team, but it lacks a numerical roster.
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They ordered the 1979 Big Ten, among their $292 order.