The Friendlies Thread

SantryRed wrote: »

That's the exact reason you shouldn't be calling it a night

My thoughts exactly.

Anyone around for a game?

Raoul wrote: »

Paully you still on?

Yes mate logging on now.

Chargers 34-24 Saints

Great game against Eamonn there which I thought was worth of a report.

Rivers and Brees both threw for almost 340 yards and with Chargers getting a total of 475 yards in offense and Saints 367. It was a really even game the whole way with only one real mistake made by either QB (a Rivers INT).

First quarter seen Gates take a pass 68 yards to the end zone before Colston took one 67 yards on the very next drive. Second quarter and the Chargers marched all the way down field with Gates eventually taking a 4 yard pass for a TD. Not to be outdone the Saints scored another long TD with Henderson taking a 51 yard pass to the end zone. A goal line stand meant the Chargers had to make do with a FG with time running out in the half to take a 17-14 lead at half time.

Third quarter started with the longest TD of the game, as Meachem got free and took an 81 yard pass home on the second play of the half. The Saints then drove down field nicely before a defence finally made a stop and Hartley tagged on the 39 yard FG. Then the Rivers INT happened as I thought Gates was about to turn around before he cut again leaving the ball to sail into Curtis Lofton's hands. It was only a couple of plays later before Sproles took a screen pass 42 yards for a TD and that left the score level at 24-24 going into the fourth. The Chargers went on a nice drive which ended with FB McClain diving in for a TD. A little under 5 minutes on the clock now for the Saints to hit back but the Chargers force only the second 3 and out of the day as they stop around midfield. Plenty of time for the Saints to get the ball back so they decide to punt, but Ryan Matthews gets a couple of nice gains before the Chargers are stopped with under 2 minutes left on the clock. No Saints TO's left so the Chargers kick a field goal with 1 minute remaining to make it 34-24. The Saints make a couple of nice long gains but Brees can't find a receiver and they go 4 and out leaving Rivers to kneel and seal the win.

Brilliant game Raoul, really enjoyed it. I have a feeling that today's game is going to be the story of my season. Flashy offence but a lot of difficulty in getting stops.

Anyone for a game? Just let me know and I'll be on in a few minutes

Emperor1989 wrote: »

Paully D are you PS3?

Unfortunately not mate, I'm on the Xbox for Madden.

PADRAIC.M wrote: »

Anyone around for a game!

2 mins

anyone around for a game? really don't like playing random people. Most of the time they're idiots.

SantryRed wrote: »

Anyone for a friendly at 3?

I'm dying sick and off college so no mic, but I need to learn how to stop throwing picks at the minute

I've a day off work and I need practice with Tannehill so sign me up!

SantryRed wrote: »

Catch you at 3 mate. I want to be the Ravens but since you're being the Dolphins I'll be someone worse :pac: Redskins

It doesn't matter who you are - Tannehill's still going 8/22 for 100 yards and 2 INTs!

SantryRed wrote: »

Well, neither defence really showed up in our friendly HOTC :pac:

Tannehill: 24/32 321 yards 2 TDs 1 INT
RGIII: 14/18 324 yards 5 TDs 0 INT

Cheers fir the game. My offence felt better in this one!

Weird game from my aspect - defense (esp. run) had always been strong yet I was getting gashed and RG3 was picking apart zone for fun! Yet Tannehill, bar the INT in the last 2:30 comes out throwing and throwing well. I like using the non-Dolphins playbook I picked.

First half was the most infuriating Madden moment I've had for a long time. Good game though dude. I want Jabar Gaffney in the online league!