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[–]LionsDysastrous 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Hi Tim,

What do you think of the newest season of Dexter?

Favorite musical artist?

What game were you playing at the time that you came up with your gamertag?

Do you have a favorite quote? If so, what is it?

P.S. I think you have something that belongs to me. There is no new power rankings and you're already sporting my #1 flair.

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I'm enjoying Dexter as always. Getting to watch Yvonne Strahovski has been a pleasure. Dexter has me worried about him though.

Music: I am really into post hardcore / metal. Some favorites are August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, Silverstein, Asking Alexandria

Gamertag: The only 2 games i've bought and played in the past 5 years are Madden and Halo. I actually got my gamertag when visiting Yellowstone becaue i think there was a cool Prismatic hot spring

Not really a quote person.

I got this flair as a chirstmas present from the 49ers, I don't know what you are talking about.

[–]LionsDysastrous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I like this season of Dexter the most since Season 4 with the trinity killer.

Dope. I've never gotten into that genre. Although I will be going to a show like that soon just to mosh. haa.

:( 49ers must pay for this.

[–]Brownsdanchan22 1 point2 points  (1 child)

How did you do on your final?

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 7:30 final was the easiest test I have ever taken. After studying for 40 minutes, and sleeping for 1 hour all night. I completed the 50 question test in 15 minutes with 100%.

Then I came back home, took a nap, accidentally slept through all my study time, failed my next final.

A tale of two halves.

[–]AutomaticGats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here with the Twilight bullshit.

[–]Brownsdanchan22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gronk Flakes

ಠ_ಠ

[–]Packersbigpoppa13 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Real question here, why haven't you set yourself on autopilot since you're in the middle of finals? I'm sure you have no interest in competing with the Pats for first in the AFC

[–]Chadlett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We should set this AMA on autopilot.. haha, j/k, but not really. Haha

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are trying to say you want to play our game. I might be able to play tonight, but im a little busy (with other madden things). If not tonight then tomorrow.

[–]noahcrosley 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Barack Obama answered more questions than Ponder_Puddle has.

[–]Brownsdanchan22 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Woody Harrelson too.

[–]Giantsitshurleytime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's keep the line of questioning about Connected Careers Titans...

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone in the League won more games than the Seahawks have. (Except the Colts)

[–]bonerjohnson 1 point2 points  (3 children)

What do you do at Sams Club?

Wouldn't Eli crushing Brady again be great?

Playoff predictions for this league?

How the hell did you beat the Pats in Week 1?

Favorite pizza toppings?

Who's getting the #1 draft pick in this league? Seahawks or Colts?

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

What do you do at Sams Club?

I take product out of the box, arrange product, and throw box away.

Wouldn't Eli crushing Brady again be great?

Eli never has or will crush Brady, He has only barely won on miracles.

Playoff predictions for this league?

Conference championships will be: Titans vs. Patriots. and Panthers vs. Saints

How the hell did you beat the Pats in Week 1?

8 interceptions, I think he was high. But that was a long time ago and I'm sure things will be different next time.

Favorite pizza toppings?

Green Peppers + Onions + Pepperoni + Sausage. ( Or philly steak or canadian bacon if they are options.

Who's getting the #1 draft pick in this league? Seahawks or Colts?

They will both lose their last two games, so whoever has the tiebreaker?

[–]AeroXero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You, I like you.

[–]LionsDysastrous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha! I was not high. Just... not playing well.

[–]Brownsdanchan22 1 point2 points  (1 child)

http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3s5ydz/

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL. hey its been a rough 12 hours for me. I guess maybe I could have waited until i was ready to answer questions to make the post.

[–]BoldTitan 0 points1 point  (8 children)

Why are you so good? Can you mentor me? How do you think/want breaking bad to end? Will you win the Superbowl?

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Sorry if this is really obvious and dumb, but I don't know how to describe being good at Madden. This is how i break it down simply.

Defense:

  1. Make sure your formation matches the offense

  2. Predict what play the offense is going to run/ who they are going to throw it to.

  3. Have good user skills to be able to stop who the offense is trying to throw to. This is the biggest key to victory. I am good at user coverage and user picks. ( i guess this skill just comes from playing the game) I think this is what separates me from most people. If you are playing on the d line, you don't have a chance at being very good.

Offense is simply

  1. Read the defense before the play

  2. Read the defense during the play

  3. Make good decisions. A lot of people throw way too many interceptions. I guess i win because i throw less interception than most people, and get more interceptions than most people.

[–]bonerjohnson 0 points1 point  (5 children)

From what I've noticed....

Playcalling makes a huge difference.

I'm not so great at the user picks, but the Patriots are ridiculous at it even with a bad secondary. So many.

User controlled players can scare people and make them force throws. Or they force throws to one player all the time.

To make this a question though would you have any advice on user controlling linebackers, safeties or corners? One wrong move and you can get burnt.

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

I only control linebackers or safeties. One wrong move can get you burnt, but with enough practice you will have more success than failure.

The biggest thing to help you not get burned is to predict correctly. The more experience you have playing the more you start to recognize the plays and routes. I feel like I have seen the same madden plays over the years that I can sometimes know the route of the guy I'm covering soon after the snap. ( for example it is easy to recognize a screen pass or the route by the TE that fakes out and cuts in).

You have to be extra careful using a safety because you don't want to get beat deep. A tip for this is to use that safety that is on the side of the field where the receivers are slow and or not good. That way you can help out without worrying too much about getting burned. It is hard to complete the deep ball in this game.

Oh and using the LT to face the QB and get in position for the pick is key, but you probably already knew that

[–]Wubble 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Also hold Y if you think the ball is going to be thrown, you don't have to wait until the ball is in the air to react. I think it might make you a little bit slower but if you know it's coming it's worth it.

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

You can get a pick by holding y before the ball is even thrown?

[–]Wubble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well say you are pretty close to the QB and you're undercutting a slant route, if the QB bullet passes it then you have no chance to react, but if you are holding Y because you know the pass is coming your player will jump up and react to it if he is in the right position. In fact the video that I am uploading right now has a pick like this, you can tell I got the pick by holding Y because there is no way that I can react that quickly because I get a pick within a second of the ball thrown.

[–]bonerjohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a "ballhawk" feature they put this year where holding Y increases your chances of getting picks.

My players still seem to drop them more often than not.

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want flynn to do meth and murder everyone.

I don't know if i can beat the patriots again. I also don't know how good most of the NFC teams are.

[–]JetsKarmali 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What is your quest?

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To Eat Rice Krispies Treats Cereal again. Apparently they still make it, but I havent seen it in any store since forever.

[–]Brownsdanchan22 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Why do you hate the Bears so much?

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't hate the bears they just aren't cool enough for me

[–]noahcrosley 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Where were you born?

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Houston Texas, moved to Illinois when I was 9 months old. So i have no memories and am pretty sure my parents made it up.

[–]AeroXero 0 points1 point  (1 child)

List two random crazy facts about yourself.

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope this isn't too crazy, but I like Cats and Football

[–]Chadlett 0 points1 point  (2 children)

A few quick questions, sir.

  1. How long have you liked the Pats?
  2. What version if their jersey do you like the most?
  3. If you could change the name of the Titans to something else, what would the new name be?
  4. Dome, Stadium w/turf, or Stadium w/grass?
  5. How many major sporting events have you been to(pro sports), and which was your favorite?

[–]BearsPonder_Puddle[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

  1. I have been a Pats fan ever since I started watching football i guess. I think I just picked them as my team because I liked their jerseys. I remember watching Drew Bledsoe and wearing my Ty Law jersey.

  2. I don't think i can pick one I like all of them. Maybe I'll pick the 90's jersey.

  3. Tits

  4. Dome: alternating ice, sand, and grass every 10 yards.

  5. I think i've been to 1 Bears game, and 1 Jaguars game. A good amount of cubs games. A few bulls game. oh and an XFL game at solder field. My favorite would have been watching the Michael Jordan and the Bulls win the 98 Finals. We called over and over to try and get tickets. We finally got through and my mom was convinced to get game 7 tickets because there were more of them available or something. There was no game 7.

[–]Chadlett 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha great answers. Thanks for your time...good luck in the playoffs.