I was hoping I could post a poll about this, but I don't see an option to post a poll anymore. I did post this on the Beta forum too.
I wanted to see if doing away with EEs something Seble would consider. That would solve the whole problem with the two recruiting periods. And based upon what I am reading on the Beta forums, the idea may have a lot of support.
I don't see any really good arguments about keeping them other than it is realistic, which is usually something I am strongly for. However in the case of EEs, I think the enjoyment of the game is hurt by players who lose the EEs, and by coaches who miss out on getting the top recruits because the powerhouse schools have so many scholarships due to EEs.
It would also level the playing field a bit more in recruiting. Here's why:
If I have 2 EEs a year, then over a 4 year cycle, I am replacing 20 players instead of 12. If I replace less players, then there are more top tier players to go around.
It also makes it a lot easier to plan your team. EEs is one of the most frustrating things for me as a coach. In Tark, Season 90, I won the NT at Kentucky. Looking back I believe I won with a roster of 9-10 players. At the end of the year, I had 6 EES, and I believe that left me with 3 players coming back. It was almost like starting from scratch.
I also really like having a player on my team for 4 years to give a great player a chance to break records, which is something I look at, just for fun.
I still like the draft because it's just kind of cool, and I don't see anything wrong with draft picks bumping up prestige.
Anyway, what are your thoughts on EEs in general?
6/28/2016 8:04 PM (edited)