Week 14 Open

by **Steel Pitt** on Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:42 pm

Week 14 is now open. I will advance the week on Friday (2/8 ).

by **Steel Pitt** on Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:44 pm

AALoA NCAA13 Dynasty News Weekly
Season 3 – Week 14 Preview

A playoff system on the FBS level is still a couple of years away but don’t tell that to many of the top teams in the country as this weekend will have a playoff like atmosphere at several campuses across the country. As if rivalry weekend wasn’t enough of a reason to be excited about lacing up the cleats this weekend, there will be plenty of BCS Title Game and Conference Title Game implications this weekend involving AALoA teams. The slate of games was too tantalizing to single any one game out as the game of the week so let’s do a quick rundown of the games involving AALoA teams in the BCS Top 10.

#7 Oregon at #1 Oregon State

The Civil War is always a hotly contested battle but the stakes may be at an all-time high this week. Coach truth and his Ducks have had this game circled on their calendar for quite some time now as Coach Squirrel and his Oregon State Beavers have won each of the last two meetings in thrilling fashion. Not only have those loses cost Oregon bragging rights but its prevented them from going to the PAC12 Title Game as well as knocked the Ducks down to playing in lesser tier bowl games such as the Fight Hunger and Holiday Bowls. What better time for the Ducks to get their revenge than the week their rivals moved to #1 in the polls. The winner of this game will be crowned PAC12 North Champs and go on to play in the PAC12 Title game and keep their National Title hopes alive while the loser will probably sport a great record but find themselves playing in a December Bowl game.

#4 Notre Dame at #5 USC

Both teams come into this game sporting identical 10-1 records and look to keep their National Title hopes alive. For Notre Dame, they won last year’s game convincingly and look to repeat the feat while hoping for help in the form of losses by one or more of the Top 3 teams in the country. For USC, they’ve clinched a spot in the PAC12 Title Game and can still play in a BCS Bowl Game with a loss this week but the Trojans want more. The Trojans want revenge. Coach Jack Meehof recruited heavily for speed in his defensive front 7 and has tinkered all season with his defensive playbook, in part because of what happened in last year’s game versus Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish ran at will against the Trojans’ defense and this year they bring with them the Heisman front-runner in RB George Atkinson III. We’ll see firsthand whether those adjustments paid off for the Trojans.

#3 Virginia at #24 Virginia Tech

Freshmen QB Ross Ramsey has been outstanding this season in leading the Cavaliers to a perfect 11-0 record and #3 ranking in the polls. For the third straight year they will travel to Blacksburg to take on rival Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers have clinched a spot in the ACC Title game but a loss to the Hokies would end their hopes at a possible return to the NCS Title game. The Hokies have suffered home losses to Cavaliers in back to back years and would love to send their neighbors from the north back home with an L.

#20 Michigan at #6 Ohio State

The Ohio State Buckeyes still have an outside shot at playing in the BCS Title Game if they can get some help along the way, but first they have to help themselves. Staying focused on the task at hand and not looking ahead to the B1G Title Game won’t be a problem with hated Michigan coming to the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes have owned this matchup in recent years under Coach Buckeye and there’s no reason to believe that this year will be any different as the Buckeyes have rolled off 9 straight victories and are getting outstanding QB play from Senior Braxton Miller.

Full League Schedule

#7 Oregon at #1 Oregon State
#3 Virginia at #24 Virginia Tech
#4 Notre Dame at #4 USC
#20 Michigan at #6 Ohio State
Illinois at Northwestern
South Florida at Temple

by **Steel Pitt** on Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:45 pm

AALoA NCAA13 Dynasty CLASS OF 2015 Recruiting Update

Recruiting Class Rankings

Rank School 5* 4* 3* 2* 1* Total
2 Virginia 0 17 0 1 0 18
4 Oregon 2 10 6 0 0 18
5 Ohio State 1 10 3 0 0 14
6 Notre Dame 1 9 1 0 0 11
7 USC 0 6 9 0 0 15
32 Illinois 1 1 3 0 1 6
55 Oregon State 0 0 6 1 0 7
57 South Florida 0 0 6 0 0 6

On The Recruiting Trail

=============== #7 Oregon Ducks (9-2) ===============
Last week, Oregon won 51-17 against Colorado (6-5).
This week, the Ducks travel to Corvallis to face the #1 Oregon State Beavers (11-0).
In recruiting news, the following Oregon targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) HB Anthony Bullock has committed to Oregon
- (****) WR Alan Washington has committed to Oregon

=============== #4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-1) ===============
Last week, Notre Dame won 42-28 against Maryland (4-7).
This week, the Fighting Irish travel to Los Angeles to face the #5 USC Trojans (10-1).
In recruiting news, the following Notre Dame targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) DT Jon Hudson has committed to Notre Dame
- (****) RE Brendan Ross has committed to Notre Dame

=============== #3 Virginia Cavaliers (11-0) ===============
Last week, Virginia won 59-28 against Duke (4-7).
This week, the Cavaliers travel to Blacksburg to face the #24 Virginia Tech Hokies (9-2).
In recruiting news, the following Virginia targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) WR John Harris has committed to Virginia
- (****) WR James Paris has committed to Virginia
- (****) C Todd Blair has committed to Virginia
- (****) DT Orlando Gschwend has committed to Virginia

=============== #6 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-1) ===============
Last week, Ohio State won 31-15 against Wisconsin (4-7).
This week, the Buckeyes will host #20 Michigan (7-4).
In recruiting news, the following Ohio State targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) C Todd Blair has committed to Virginia
- (****) QB Scott Burke has committed to Ohio State

=============== #1 Oregon State Beavers (11-0) ===============
Last week, Oregon State won 28-20 against Washington (8-2).
This week, the Beavers will host #7 Oregon (9-2).
In recruiting news, the following Oregon State targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) QB Lonnie Douglas has committed to Oregon State
- (***) DT Jamel Hunter has committed to Oregon State

=============== USF Bulls (6-5) ===============
Last week, USF won 28-10 against Cincinnati (4-6).
This week, the Bulls travel to Philadelphia to face the Temple Owls (6-5).
In recruiting news, the following USF targets have announced their decisions:
- (**) C Calvin Broussard has committed to Rutgers
- (***) FS Justin Townes has committed to USF

=============== #5 USC Trojans (10-1) ===============
Last week, USC won 66-31 against UCLA (4-7).
This week, the Trojans will host #4 Notre Dame (10-1).
In recruiting news, the following USC targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) SS Mike Thomas has committed to USC
- (***) LE Scott Anderson has committed to USC
- (****) RE Brendan Ross has committed to Notre Dame

=============== Illinois Fighting Illini (6-5) ===============
Last week, Illinois lost 65-42 against Michigan State (7-4).
This week, the Fighting Illini travel to Evanston to face the Northwestern Wildcats (7-4).
In recruiting news, the following Illinois targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) HB Scott Mark has committed to Illinois

by **Steel Pitt** on Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:45 pm

AALoA NCAA13 Dynasty Year End Award

The top 3 finalist have been announced for the year end individual awards and here is where the players from User Controlled teams stand:

Heisman Trophy
Given to the Player of the Year presented by the Downtown Athletic Club.

1. RB George Atkinson III (Notre Dame)
2. RB DeAnthony Thomas (Oregon)
3. QB Ross Ramsey (Virginia)

Maxwell Award
Given to the Player of the Year presented by the Maxwell Club.

1. RB George Atkinson III (Notre Dame)
2. QB Ross Ramsey (Virginia)
3. RB DeAnthony Thomas (Oregon)

Walter Camp Award
Given to the Player of the Year presented by the Walter Camp Foundation.

1. RB George Atkinson III (Notre Dame)
2. RB DeAnthony Thomas (Oregon)
3. QB Ross Ramsey (Virginia)

Chuck Bednarik Award
Given to the Defensive Player of the Year presented by the Maxwell Club.

1. MLB Derrick Malone (Oregon)
2. SS Eric Amoako (Oregon)
3. CB Kevon Seymour (USC)

Bronco Nagurski Award
Given to the Defensive Player of the Year presented by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.

1. MLB Derrick Malone (Oregon)
2. OLB Zepheniah Grimes (Illinois)
3. MLB Mason Monheim (Illinois)

Davey O’Brien Award
Given to the QB of the Year.

1. QB Ross Ramsey (Virginia)
3. QB Gunner Kiel (Notre Dame)

Doak Walker Award
Given to the RB of the Year.

1. RB George Atkinson III (Notre Dame)
2. RB DeAnthony Thomas (Oregon)

Fred Biletnikoff Award
Given to the WR of the Year.

1. WR Obum Gwacham (Oregon State)
2. WR Marqise Lee (USC)

John Mackey Award
Given to the TE of the Year.

2. TE Ben Koyack (Notre Dame)

Outland Trophy
Given to the Interior Lineman of the Year.

1. OC Hroniss Grasu (Oregon)

Rimington Award
Given to the Center of the Year.

1. OC Hroniss Grasu (Oregon)

Lombardi Award
Given to the Best Lineman or Linebacker in college football.

1. DE Scott Crichton (Oregon State)
2. DT Alex Balducci (Oregon)

Best LB Award
Given to the LB of the Year.

1. MLB Derrick Malone (Oregon)
2. OLB Jabari Ruffin (USC)
3. OLB Scott Davis (Oregon State)

Thorpe Award
Given to the Defensive Back of the Year.

1. SS Eric Amoako (Oregon)
2. CB Kevon Seymour (USC)

Lou Groza Award
Given to the Kicker of the Year.

No users in Top 3.

Ray Guy Award
Given to the Punter of the Year.

1. P Derek Davis (Ohio State)
2. P Terry Bell (Notre Dame)

Best Returner Award
Given to the Returner of the Year.

1. WR Darreus Rogers (USC)
2. WR Darius Jennings (Virginia)

by **BK_Buckeye** on Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:34 am

National Championship or not, the main goal this season was to lock up the Ray Guy award for best punter in the nation... consider the season a success for the Buckeyes...

by **Steel Pitt** on Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:59 am

BK_Buckeye wrote:National Championship or not, the main goal this season was to lock up the Ray Guy award for best punter in the nation... consider the season a success for the Buckeyes...

LMAO
I'll be checking the box scores this week to see if you try to stat pad and punt on third downs in the second half just to ensure Davis gets enough punts and punt yardage to clinch the award. hahaha

by **Steel Pitt** on Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:26 pm

Virginia wins the Battle For The Commonwealth over Virginia Tech by a score of 49-27. The first quarter saw the Hokies offense on the field for 6:07 (out of 7min) yet trailed 7-3 thanks to an intercepted option run back for a TD by the UVA defense. Virginia opened it up in the second quarter once the offense got on the field and with the help of Hokies turnovers. Virginia led 28-10 at the half and maintained their cushion the rest of the way. Virginia finishes the regular season 12-0 and will face Florida State in the ACC Championship.

by **Steel Pitt** on Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:36 am

Just a reminder that the week advances tomorrow (Friday). The following games are still unplayed (as of the last time I checked last night):

Oregon vs Oregon State - Squirrel has been busy with school but it sounds like this game could get played on Friday.

USC vs Notre Dame - Zach has reached out to OV to play but there has been no communication thus far from OV in terms of setting up a time to play.

by **Zach561** on Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:21 pm

Yeah what's up Pitt? Should I wait for tomorrow? I'm gonna send him another son message when I get home, let eme know what's best Pitt.

by **Steel Pitt** on Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:27 pm

Zach561 wrote:Yeah what's up Pitt? Should I wait for tomorrow? I'm gonna send him another son message when I get home, let eme know what's best Pitt.

I'd hate to see this end up a CPU game considering the magnitude of the game so let's give it one more day. I would reach out to him again tonight, update the weekly scheduling thread once you do and if he still does not respond I will put ND on auto-pilot tomorrow and you can play the CPU.

by **BK_Buckeye** on Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:47 pm

Steel Pitt wrote:
Zach561 wrote:Yeah what's up Pitt? Should I wait for tomorrow? I'm gonna send him another son message when I get home, let eme know what's best Pitt.

I'd hate to see this end up a CPU game considering the magnitude of the game so let's give it one more day. I would reach out to him again tonight, update the weekly scheduling thread once you do and if he still does not respond I will put ND on auto-pilot tomorrow and you can play the CPU.

He never responds via the forum but typically will responds via PSN... I don't think he has ever missed a user game before so I'm sure you will get ahold of him tonight...

by **Zach561** on Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:08 pm

Hopefully man.

by **Zach561** on Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:41 pm

But I did message him again

by **Zach561** on Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:37 pm

Ok update me and ov talked couple of mins ago and we both have been busy and he was unable to sign in to the site but we have it scheduled for after 8est tomorrow we both have sports leagues to play in so if you guys don't mind waiting well have the game done tomorrow night .

by **Steel Pitt** on Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:07 pm

FYI, the league advances tonight and there are no games in Week 15 involving users so it will be a quick advance. I will advance Week 15 around noon on Saturday so everyone has about 12 hours to do recruitng.

by **Zach561** on Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:59 pm

Anyone else get hyped for Ncca14 because of NSD? I am I finally will have a freshmen to play with Pitt lol and a good d line hopefully.

by **SquirrelHunter** on Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:38 pm

oregon state beats #7 oregon 33-24 to finish the regular season perfect. all that stands between the beavers and a national title berth is the pac-12 championship game next weekend in Corvallis.

by **BK_Buckeye** on Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:38 pm

Zach561 wrote:Anyone else get hyped for Ncca14 because of NSD? I am I finally will have a freshmen to play with Pitt lol and a good d line hopefully.

I both love and hate NSD, love for obvious reasons, especially with the monster recruiter Urban is... But also hate cause football season is so far away...

by **Zach561** on Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:47 pm

Haha urban is a stud recruiter, but me and ov are just getting underway a we speak.

by **Zach561** on Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:02 pm

USC falls in a close game 27-14 Nds secondary shut down USCs receiver eventually takin out Marqise in the 3rd with a concussion, but on the upside I shut down heisman front runner George Atkinson to 14car 26yards and 0TDs and I get to play spoiler against #1 Oregon state, a bummer of a lose but hopefully this secondary recruiting class will actually catch wide open ints lol

Week 14 Open

Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Re: Week 14 Open

Rank	School	5*	4*	3*	2*	1*	Total
2	Virginia	0	17	0	1	0	18
4	Oregon	2	10	6	0	0	18
5	Ohio State	1	10	3	0	0	14
6	Notre Dame	1	9	1	0	0	11
7	USC	0	6	9	0	0	15
32	Illinois	1	1	3	0	1	6
55	Oregon State	0	0	6	1	0	7
57	South Florida	0	0	6	0	0	6