John and I both like to play College Football 2002 for the Playstation 2. Last weekend, though, was the first time John and I have ever paired up to play each other. I could tell from the atmosphere that this was going to be a great rilvery. The first game we played was a real, clash of the titans. I had Nebraska and John had Texas, while playing in what some sports critics believe as the game of the century. After the horn sounded for the four quarters of regulation the score was tied. In overtime it went back and forth on four brilliant scoring drives led by John and me. Going into the third and final overtime my hands were sweating, just as if I were really out on the field. It was time to step up and make a big play on defense, and thats just what happened. My free safety jumped up and stole the ball from one of Johns receivers. Now Coach Campbell is going to release his secrets of winning at College Football 2002 in good faith that my secrets will not be used against him some day.The main offensive weapon needing to be mastered is the pass. Learning the art of passing can open up for the run, as well as, drive your opponent crazy. In just about every playbook, there are at least one to two plays that are virtually unstoppable. I generally like the plays that have the receiver break at forty-five degree angle on his route. If the opponent starts running a pass coverage defense, then simply run a halfback draw up the middle. Doing this keeps the opponent guessing on weather or not the play is a going to be a run or a pass. Utilizing a good pass run balance should get enough points to take home the trophy.Defense is more of a guessing game unless you are playing the little sisters of the poor. Knowing the opponents strong points and weaknesses is the biggest key to running a successful defense. If the opposing player likes to run a lot, keep a more relaxed, base defense. More experienced players will have a tendency to pass more th...
