NCAA Football 2013 - Will there be duplicate numbers?

[RCopenhagen]

One of my biggest pet peeves of the NCAA Football series is the non-existence of duplicate numbers for players on different sides of the ball. Sure, the game comes with a few preset combos for certain teams, but it is really difficult to have a 100 percent accurate roster without the ability to edit your own duplicate numbers when entering your own rosters. Does anyone know if EA has given this issue any resolve for their newest edition?

[GGGswim]

Not intending to pick at you, but I'm not sure why this is needed in the game.

It was my belief that duplicate numbers exist almost exlusively b/c of the roster sizes of real-life college teams -- active, red-shirts, gray-shirts, etc., which all put together can number more than 100 athletes.

With only 70 on the roster in the game (though I'm an advocate for inreasing that figure by even as little as 5), isn't not having duplicate numbers being true to real life if the reason for duplicates doesn't exist?

Again, I'm not calling your question stupid, I'm simply not seeing the reason 'why'.

[TheBadOwl]

Quote: Originally Posted by GGGswim

Not intending to pick at you, but I'm not sure why this is needed in the game. It was my belief that duplicate numbers exist almost exlusively b/c of the roster sizes of real-life college teams -- active, red-shirts, gray-shirts, etc., which all put together can number more than 100 athletes. With only 70 on the roster in the game (though I'm an advocate for inreasing that figure by even as little as 5), isn't not having duplicate numbers being true to real life if the reason for duplicates doesn't exist? Again, I'm not calling your question stupid, I'm simply not seeing the reason 'why'.

It's needed because nearly every team in the nation utilize duplicate numbers. Especially schools like Ohio State and Texas. I honestly don't see why they haven't fixed it yet.

[cparrish]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBadOwl

It's needed because nearly every team in the nation utilize duplicate numbers. Especially schools like Ohio State and Texas. I honestly don't see why they haven't fixed it yet.

They said it was something along the lines of people taking advantage of it on online play by putting in CB #2 in at QB for QB #2. I for one hope they do find someway of letting us have duplicate numbers though. It is frustrating playing with a team and having the wrong numbers on their jerseys because someone else on the team already has it.

[pirates946]

We NEED duplicate numbers. I hate editing my Tech team and realizing I cant make a guy a number he actually is. Its just really annoying.

[franch1se]

Quote: Originally Posted by GGGswim

Not intending to pick at you, but I'm not sure why this is needed in the game. It was my belief that duplicate numbers exist almost exlusively b/c of the roster sizes of real-life college teams -- active, red-shirts, gray-shirts, etc., which all put together can number more than 100 athletes. With only 70 on the roster in the game (though I'm an advocate for inreasing that figure by even as little as 5), isn't not having duplicate numbers being true to real life if the reason for duplicates doesn't exist? Again, I'm not calling your question stupid, I'm simply not seeing the reason 'why'.

Try looking at USC's roster

[noplace]

Quote: Originally Posted by GGGswim

Not intending to pick at you, but I'm not sure why this is needed in the game. It was my belief that duplicate numbers exist almost exlusively b/c of the roster sizes of real-life college teams -- active, red-shirts, gray-shirts, etc., which all put together can number more than 100 athletes. With only 70 on the roster in the game (though I'm an advocate for inreasing that figure by even as little as 5), isn't not having duplicate numbers being true to real life if the reason for duplicates doesn't exist? Again, I'm not calling your question stupid, I'm simply not seeing the reason 'why'.

Seriously? Its called realism...

[berad88]

Why exactly do they use duplicate numbers in real life?

[noplace]

Quote: Originally Posted by berad88

Why exactly do they use duplicate numbers in real life?

Maybe because someone on offense and Defense wants the same number. Someitmes its a numbers game but most of the time its requested.

[BA2929]

Quote: Originally Posted by berad88

Why exactly do they use duplicate numbers in real life?

Because there are so many people on the team that they HAVE to have duplicate numbers or else some guys wouldn't have one. Usually a WR and a CB will have the same number. It's only due to the quantity of players on the roster. If there were only 53 guys, like the NFL, there would be no need for duplicate numbers.