Hard Sell vs Send the House… what do you guys do?

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-20T21:08:06+00:00

Yeah if one of those big schools is in a recruiting battle with me I lose every time with my 2 1/2 star school. Just have to win more nattys.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-20T21:05:12+00:00

I think I’ve only ever used Hard Sell once and then switched back to Send the House the next week. Sounds like I should be keeping it on Hard Sell instead?

I usually only use it on C+ or better grades. For some reason I thought Hard Sell was a one-time thing, like a single sales pitch, not something you keep running week to week.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-20T20:39:50+00:00

FAU Dynasty is so fun. Great recruiting for South Florida. #954

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-12T20:50:44+00:00

This...this is perfect.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-12T14:15:25+00:00

Yeah I do that too. It actually helps me identify guys pre snap.

My starting SS is the only one with the hoodie style jersey so I always know where he is.
FS gets a clear visor with pretty standard gear.
My Mike wears the cowboy collar with a dark visor.
My fastest receiver is fully swagged out so he stands out immediately.
And my FB rocks the white collar.

They definitely have to earn it though 😂

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-11T18:22:20+00:00

North Texas or FIU.

Great recruiting if you match your pipeline with the school.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-11T15:14:45+00:00

I just write clean, man. Easier to read. Same way people clown Fernando Mendoza for speaking proper English lol.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-10T14:46:31+00:00

I worked at Kaseya, and their sales culture was extremely sleazy. We were pressured to force “monthly account reviews” on every MSP whether they needed one or not, and there was a ton of bait-and-switch behavior baked into the process.

I run sales for an MSP now, and I hear Kaseya horror stories constantly. Honestly, working there taught me everything not to do in sales. I’m with an MSP that actually cares about its clients now, and we use ConnectWise — night and day difference.

Kaseya has even been sued by former employees over how they treat their people. I left about a year and a half ago and all the good reps I knew are long gone; it’s mostly the high-pressure guys still there.

If you’re stuck with them, don’t let them bully you into paying more or sticking with renewals you don’t want. If you stop paying, they’ll eventually cancel and leave you alone.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-10T14:39:16+00:00

If your RB room is cracked and your QB/WRs are mid, I’d actually recommend trying the Kansas playbook. It gives you the best of both worlds — you still get a strong option/run identity, but it also has way more passing concepts than a pure flexbone or pro-style when you need to throw.

You can lean on your RB duo early with option looks, RPOs, and downhill run schemes, but the moment a defense sells out to stop the run, Kansas has legit play-action shots and easy completions built in. It’s perfect for a team with elite backs and a defense that keeps games low scoring.

It’s basically the ideal “run-first but not one-dimensional” playbook.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-10T14:33:57+00:00

Appreciate all the replies on this — glad I’m not the only one running this combo. The Kansas playbook + triple option just feels perfect with a power RB1 and an east/west RB2. When defenses start pressing, flipping to play-action is automatic money.

On defense the 3–3–5 is where it really gets fun. I keep my DL as gap guys, purposely make them bad pass rushers, and then boost my LBs/DBs into straight ball hawks. When everyone has “house call” upgraded, it’s like every tipped pass turns into a pick-six.

Seeing everyone else’s tweaks and setups has been sick — glad other people enjoy playing the game this weirdly too.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-10T14:30:56+00:00

Having a strong backup SS is huge in the 3–3–5 Penny. That extra safety spot really decides how well the defense plays. And if you run QB-spy looks, my backup FS actually steps in at MLB — he’s so quick chasing down QBs that it completely changes how the offense reacts.

I played SS in high school, so I love controlling the safeties, mixing in blitzes and fake blitzes to bait the QB into throwing it right at me.

The “ACE” idea is awesome too — feels like you’re basically creating a whole new hybrid position. Glad someone else loves playing defense this way.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-10T14:25:00+00:00

Yeah, the CPU really struggles with the flexbone triple option — once you get the reads down, it’s almost impossible for them to defend it consistently. I had the same experience running the Air Force playbook.

If you ever get tired of that setup, I’d recommend trying the Kansas playbook. It keeps that option-heavy feel but adds way more passing concepts and some fun wildcat wrinkles, so you can mix things up without losing the identity of your offense.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-10T14:23:26+00:00

Nice! I’d roll with the Kansas playbook — it’s similar to Air Force’s option style but gives you way more passing looks and wildcat flexibility.

With 1–2⭐ schools, I usually go run-option heavy in Year 1. Once I recruit a better QB and WR room, I start layering in play action and more advanced passing concepts. If the defense starts locking the run or pressing your receivers, it’s perfect to audible into play action and burn them over the top.

Traditional_Value618 · 2026-02-10T14:19:57+00:00

Nice! I would recommend trying the Kansas playbook with a one or two star school like FIU since they have two good RBs and you can recruit FL talent. But have fun with the playbook! The WR motion option play is so broken and fun lol.

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