I like the idea of the warm up sliders but it should be toned down a bit because everyone just sucks in the beginning and then just gets good. It needs to be more subtle
It’s so frustrating watching your defensive players just bounce off of opposing players like they are middle schoolers trying to tackle Derrick Henry. They definitely need to hit the weights.
It makes it tougher for him though, which is a good thing. Look at the overall team matchup ratings and player ratings. If his defense and interceptions were any better he'd be winning 9 or more games a season already. I like how he doesn't just destroy way higher rated teams, and sometimes he pulls an upset. It makes it more intriguing.
@@SwisscheesebrainTrue, but he should probably adjust the sliders throughout the season. They should be slightly easier against the bad MAC teams, as they are against the good MAC teams, and more challenging against Power 5 teams.
Nah man Ryan Pace goes out there and wins games. If the defense steps up the team won’t lose. Ryan Pace would have barley any ints if it weren’t for his wrs
@@dylensmit Ryan Pace is amazing, but I’m looking at it from a developmental standpoint. Get the freshman’s OVR up early on so the following year he’s an 80+ instead of a 71
Not sure what the team will respond to with so many players leaving in graduation. However at least for the QB spot, giving the freshman a chance to show his stuff might not be a bad idea if Pace can't get it going early again next season. His lack of accuracy in the first half of every game was one of the key reasons you guys were out of so many games so early.
But you also have to account for both the amount of time Pace had in the pocket plus even some of his passes during those first halves were accurate but the receivers either didn’t go for it or dropped it turning into an INT
The reason the picks are so low is because if you’re at 30, that’s essentially 30% , now if the dbs had 100 catching it would be 30, however the dbs are sitting around 65-70 catching . And 30% of that is around 19%, so you only have a 19% chance of catching the picks currently .
I would say adjust the catching slider because no matter how bad your DBs are there's no way they drop that many picks. And lastly name the stadium after the GOAT himself Matt Land (Even though he sold some drives)
I love the mastodons! If they were a real school I’d actually be going to all their games, thanks for making all these long episodes for us! Haven’t watched it yet but I’m super excited to settle down and watch it tonight!
I love how the chronic mispronouncing of Castillo has evolved into just saying something random and hoping it’s close 😂😂 loving this series man it’s been a riot so far
Maybe turn up your DBs interception slider alongside the the enemies interception slider down, i've never seen so many tipped picks where the cb picks it up off the ground. Other than that loving the series!
You make being a Sooner fan seem easy. Please start balancing the pass with the run. The computer picks up your tendencies and that is the reason the runs start falling off the more you use them. Go Mastodons!
fun fact, i set a timer for 5pm(i'm cst) so i would know when i needed to hop on yt. sat here refreshing for about 30 seconds, saw this finally pop up, and felt like it was christmas 4 days early. love the vids bordeaux, keep it up and merry christmas!
This is amazing. I used to watch Brett Barrett road to glory and was addicted to those vids. Now I can't wait for the next episode for GCU. For sliders/fixes: 1. Tackles on defense... no way any team is that bad at tackling maybe make it easier by 5 2. DBs should be able to catch some of those INTs come on now easier by 5 3. Warm up slider is on wayyy too much and makes it way too tough 4. The drop pass to interception is way too weird and common (why was it happening so much with Land???) 5. Still feel something is a bit off w some flags like clipping For future: 1. Give the freshman a shot first game.... same way pace overtook Keys. Job should go to who is better and will get the program wins now not what someone did before 2. Name something after Fowler for being such a GOAT. LAND too
I can't believe I just binged all two hours if this video. Fantastic series. One of the best franchises I've seen. Very realistic in the progression of the team. I'd say if your gonna lift restrictions it should be after a conference championship not a bowl game. Either way, really invested in Grand Rapids and can't wait for season 4.
Great series, love the slow build and storylines.. i wish the next season would come out sooner but i know you gotta put a lotta work into them.. i can play like 1 or 2 games a day and your up at 5am still playing lol idk if you can control your recruiting but id say a bowl game get 4stars and getting invited to a power 5 conference gets access to 5 stars or more states recruits or so... Idk if its just me but going from 3 stars to 5 stars seems like id want something in the middle
First time commenting ever on UA-cam, and it's because this channel, this creator, and this series have totally blown me away! 🌟 I'm usually not one to watch long videos or hit the like and subscribe buttons (I only follow 10 channels!), but I've just became a dedicated subscriber here. I find myself constantly checking for new episodes and even plan my day around this series releases. This is genuinely some of the best content I've come across on UA-cam. Keep up the incredible work, Bodeaux, and please keep this series going! 👏🔥
Some tips: 1. Don’t snap the football when you are winning with 20 seconds left on the snap clock. 2. Look on the far corners on those passes that have been open. 3. Don’t force the running plays.
This series is fantastic. I love how difficult the sliders are. It leads to realistic results and it makes every game a chaotic nailbiter. This series has convinced me to create my d2 alma mater and put them into the game.
Man you gotta do something about the tackling 🤣 your defense isn’t that bad if they would stop breaking so many tackles. Idk if it’s a slider but some of them get ridiculous 🤣
I just wanna say thank you for putting the effort you do into making these videos for our entertainment. Trying to keep things brief, I’ll say this time of year (Christmas) has always been really hard for me and this year has been no different. But lately these GRU episodes are just a little thing I look forward to and that helps. I find your videos wildly entertaining and look forward to new episodes of this and other series like it. Thanks again man.
Such a fun series man, my favorite of yours so far. Long time (three episodes worth) fan of the Mastodons, I’m excited to see the Freshman QB. Please continue making videos like this one
GRU’s trajectory is going steadily upward! Best of luck with recruiting, hope you can keep up this level of talent! also fs you’ll be playing ND every year but at this stage it might just be a free win
Grand Rapids university is the Mac version Kentucky - lots of flukes - goofy ass penalties - plays to competition - can’t play a complete football game without choking
Drop season 4. I been so invested in this series. I randomly ran into your 1st episode on my recommendations...and been on your channel since. You haven't disappointed!
Happy 4 weeks of asking for a rebuild of either Stony Brook, Dartmouth, Maine, Alaska-Anchorage, SoMiss, Grambling State, Central Michigan, liberty, Dayton, Delaware, or New Hampshire
@@HTIMSD3doesn’t have much to do with that when he just runs right past the ball carrier 90% of the time. He’s really bad at the game and it makes it hard to watch sometimes
PLEASE keep recruiting restrictions, man. Maybe just open it up to 3 stars anywhere after a bowl win. Or allow 4 stars anywhere in the midwest. But you've gotta keep restrictions. Once it's wide open, you're never more than 5 seasons from a chip. It'll be so much more rewarding if you maintain restrictions the whole time
I’m so invested in this series, you’ve done great work here just with these episodes, could be one of the best simulation series’ ever if you keep this up 😳
I frickin love this series Bordeaux, I've been a die-hard Alabama fan since I knew what college football was and the fact that I was here when this series started is making me root for GRU just as hard, great series and keep it up!
Here's a tip if you're open to it: Let the CPU do open field tackles for you. I find that trying to switch and adjust angles leads to guys running right by me (like at 8:43). Instead, let the computer make contact and switch once your player is engaged with the ballcarrier. This has helped my defense a lot. Love the vids!
Man, going into year 4 you should still will have quite a few true freshmans. Both of those CBs, The MLB, one of the Outside Tackles, that 79 overall DE, a WR I think. Your team is growing!
Gotta say I absolutely love the content and this rebuild and I’m so here for it. A few things that I think would shake it up even more. 1. I would love to see you use Arlox’s transfer portal tool it’s really neat and I think it’d simulate you losing some really good players that nobody wants to see go and have you have to overcome obstacles. I would also like to see you try and bring in players through the portal as well which is tough as a smaller school besides JUCOs. Love this rebuild and I’m here for the natty in the coming years. Go Mastadons!
Gotta love how Fowler has decent hands as a RB, but the moment he’s on defense, he has bricks for hands🤣
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DECENT, not perfect🤣
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I like the idea of the warm up sliders but it should be toned down a bit because everyone just sucks in the beginning and then just gets good. It needs to be more subtle
Yeah its way too unrealistic how they are always terrible in the 1st quarter
No it's the sliders Georgia used all season
@@Wet-MilkI don't think so
It’s so frustrating watching your defensive players just bounce off of opposing players like they are middle schoolers trying to tackle Derrick Henry. They definitely need to hit the weights.
How are grown ass men getting thrown like that 🤦♂️
It’s the sliders
Gotta do something about the CPU break tackle sliders, this is getting straight annoying to watch GRU not be able to make a single tackle
It's like watching the real life commanders
Yeah that and the tip interceptions are annoying
i mean i dont think real life is that bad its 4 people on him n they cant bring em down... shrugging off 4 in a row is a no@@s1ighted
And them catching no interceptions too
Yeah even if he doesn’t wanna change it too much a small change would be nice.
This series is a story of a team that exactly meets expectations every year
If thats the case then next year grand rapids is gonna win the natty and ryan pace will throw for 5700 yards! Is that to much to ask from ncaa?
@@YaBoyRyguy he seems relaxed out there; he might be a dark horse for the heisman
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it annoys me how his defense drops INTS… it’s so unrealistic since he’s trying to keep it “realistic”
Yep. In his poll I predicted 6-7, losing a bowl game. It's been exactly what I figured would happen this year.
I think you should try to turn the break tackles sliders down. Not even real life can get that many broken tackles 😂😂😂 I love this by the way
Exactly it’s ridiculous
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Yeah I know he wants a challenge but it's pretty rough 🤕
It makes it tougher for him though, which is a good thing. Look at the overall team matchup ratings and player ratings. If his defense and interceptions were any better he'd be winning 9 or more games a season already. I like how he doesn't just destroy way higher rated teams, and sometimes he pulls an upset. It makes it more intriguing.
@@SwisscheesebrainTrue, but he should probably adjust the sliders throughout the season. They should be slightly easier against the bad MAC teams, as they are against the good MAC teams, and more challenging against Power 5 teams.
This series is the payoff for two years of steady work and improvement. This is going to be the blockbuster for it, and it's well deserved. Congrats.
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Thank you Ryan Pace, forever remembered. But as a long time GRU fan, it’s now the Brian Johnson era. Let the freshman sling it!
Nah man Ryan Pace goes out there and wins games. If the defense steps up the team won’t lose. Ryan Pace would have barley any ints if it weren’t for his wrs
@@dylensmit Ryan Pace is amazing, but I’m looking at it from a developmental standpoint. Get the freshman’s OVR up early on so the following year he’s an 80+ instead of a 71
If a QB switch is the move (and it seems like a good one), probably want to switch to an option team to help the RBs
@@xKaptain_Klutch For the dynasty i feel it but it just feels wrong for Ryan Pace
It would be messed up to throw pace out like that he’s gotta start
The reason Ben Fowler was slower is because he’s tired from playing both sides of the ball
I liked that Rian Wilson wore # 40. It added character. He runs like a Power Back and that’s a Power Back kind of number
Fr, at first I thought he was a fullback
Not sure what the team will respond to with so many players leaving in graduation. However at least for the QB spot, giving the freshman a chance to show his stuff might not be a bad idea if Pace can't get it going early again next season. His lack of accuracy in the first half of every game was one of the key reasons you guys were out of so many games so early.
But you also have to account for both the amount of time Pace had in the pocket plus even some of his passes during those first halves were accurate but the receivers either didn’t go for it or dropped it turning into an INT
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The defense is an example of whats its like playing football but forgetting the gym exercises 😂😂😂
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The reason the picks are so low is because if you’re at 30, that’s essentially 30% , now if the dbs had 100 catching it would be 30, however the dbs are sitting around 65-70 catching . And 30% of that is around 19%, so you only have a 19% chance of catching the picks currently .
I would say adjust the catching slider because no matter how bad your DBs are there's no way they drop that many picks. And lastly name the stadium after the GOAT himself Matt Land (Even though he sold some drives)
Why not Fowler stadium? Fowler played both sides and gave everything to this program (bro has CTE at 25 god bless him)
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@@lmet6174 That's true but I was thinking of Matt Land since he has all the school records which looks better on paper
Matt Land dropped too many passes into interceptions. I can't get behind this.
I love the mastodons! If they were a real school I’d actually be going to all their games, thanks for making all these long episodes for us! Haven’t watched it yet but I’m super excited to settle down and watch it tonight!
I love how the chronic mispronouncing of Castillo has evolved into just saying something random and hoping it’s close 😂😂 loving this series man it’s been a riot so far
This Grand Rapids series is 🔥
Maybe turn up your DBs interception slider alongside the the enemies interception slider down, i've never seen so many tipped picks where the cb picks it up off the ground. Other than that loving the series!
A 2 hour long episode… IM GETTING MY SNACKS
*Backs up the Brinks truck with the snacks*
I think the tackling slider needs to be adjusted to make it easier for you
1:25:38 “And Ben Fowler just died” I literally laughed out loud
You make being a Sooner fan seem easy. Please start balancing the pass with the run. The computer picks up your tendencies and that is the reason the runs start falling off the more you use them. Go Mastodons!
Can we all just appreciate all the work Bordeaux has put in keep on grinding
This series has been great it feels like we are going through the real ups and downs you go through during a season
fun fact, i set a timer for 5pm(i'm cst) so i would know when i needed to hop on yt. sat here refreshing for about 30 seconds, saw this finally pop up, and felt like it was christmas 4 days early. love the vids bordeaux, keep it up and merry christmas!
This is amazing. I used to watch Brett Barrett road to glory and was addicted to those vids. Now I can't wait for the next episode for GCU.
For sliders/fixes:
1. Tackles on defense... no way any team is that bad at tackling maybe make it easier by 5
2. DBs should be able to catch some of those INTs come on now easier by 5
3. Warm up slider is on wayyy too much and makes it way too tough
4. The drop pass to interception is way too weird and common (why was it happening so much with Land???)
5. Still feel something is a bit off w some flags like clipping
For future:
1. Give the freshman a shot first game.... same way pace overtook Keys. Job should go to who is better and will get the program wins now not what someone did before
2. Name something after Fowler for being such a GOAT. LAND too
52:44
Nobody:
Those weirdo seniors in high school:
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Bro this feels like my actual team, I’m sitting here getting anxious like are we going to win? Bro great series.
Love this series can’t wait to win it all one day. Keep the hard work
The best series ever
ESPN NEWS: Former Grand Rapids QB Ryan Pace has entered the transfer portal.
I love this series and think that it’s absolutely awesome! Thank you so much for all the work you put into it!
I can't believe I just binged all two hours if this video. Fantastic series. One of the best franchises I've seen. Very realistic in the progression of the team. I'd say if your gonna lift restrictions it should be after a conference championship not a bowl game. Either way, really invested in Grand Rapids and can't wait for season 4.
20:10 this guy has to be trolling 😂😂
LOL
I've tried watching other teambuilder dynasty's but no other one competes with yours love this series keep up the good work
These videos are great, keep grinding man. Jesus loves you!
Petition for Bord to post a new episode every other day. (Like to sign)
Great series, love the slow build and storylines.. i wish the next season would come out sooner but i know you gotta put a lotta work into them.. i can play like 1 or 2 games a day and your up at 5am still playing lol idk if you can control your recruiting but id say a bowl game get 4stars and getting invited to a power 5 conference gets access to 5 stars or more states recruits or so... Idk if its just me but going from 3 stars to 5 stars seems like id want something in the middle
First time commenting ever on UA-cam, and it's because this channel, this creator, and this series have totally blown me away! 🌟 I'm usually not one to watch long videos or hit the like and subscribe buttons (I only follow 10 channels!), but I've just became a dedicated subscriber here. I find myself constantly checking for new episodes and even plan my day around this series releases. This is genuinely some of the best content I've come across on UA-cam. Keep up the incredible work, Bodeaux, and please keep this series going! 👏🔥
Some tips:
1. Don’t snap the football when you are winning with 20 seconds left on the snap clock.
2. Look on the far corners on those passes that have been open.
3. Don’t force the running plays.
No, we want him to be bad so the series feels more realistic 😂
Could definitely go for more JUCO players to give other players more time to sit and develop
I love how some of the best highlights from some games are the punts😂😂😂😂
Predictable play calling, average defense, too small of players. Coaching is now in question. (Love this series lol)
Land went from being a stud last season to legit dropping into an interception I think 6 times lol
Another great season, really loving this series.
Use to watch Mr Hurricane back in the day and this just as good
C.Mich always seems like the Keys game he always finds a way to sneak on the field against them 😂
This series is fantastic. I love how difficult the sliders are. It leads to realistic results and it makes every game a chaotic nailbiter.
This series has convinced me to create my d2 alma mater and put them into the game.
Man you gotta do something about the tackling 🤣 your defense isn’t that bad if they would stop breaking so many tackles. Idk if it’s a slider but some of them get ridiculous 🤣
I wish I had found this series like a year from now because I'd have so much to binge
Gonna need some Grand Rapids merch
GRU Fowler jersey would be so tough
55:46 Steve Angeli…. I happen to be watching this the day Notre Dame, led by“Peanut Butter Angeli”, destroyed Oregon State in the Sun Bowl…. 😂😂😂
Bordeaux I actually love you, thank you for cheering me up with all ur videos. Keep it up Man!
Getting off work and seeing this uploaded made my night
Loving the series Bordeaux! Thanks so much! College basketball imperialism maybe...?
You should definitely change the int slider to 40-50
I just wanna say thank you for putting the effort you do into making these videos for our entertainment. Trying to keep things brief, I’ll say this time of year (Christmas) has always been really hard for me and this year has been no different. But lately these GRU episodes are just a little thing I look forward to and that helps. I find your videos wildly entertaining and look forward to new episodes of this and other series like it. Thanks again man.
For someone who dogs Iowa all the time you sure as hell run their playbook to perfection. Run, run screen to hb, and punt.
Brooo 💀💀💀
This has been so fun to watch… however when I saw that you were playing Wyoming in that bowl game… I flipped 🙈🤣 GO POKES!
I love this series so much been checking the channel each dat waiting for episode 3 so I’m excited it is finally out
i think the tackling sliders need to go up a bit, this is crazy
Such a fun series man, my favorite of yours so far. Long time (three episodes worth) fan of the Mastodons, I’m excited to see the Freshman QB. Please continue making videos like this one
GRU’s trajectory is going steadily upward! Best of luck with recruiting, hope you can keep up this level of talent!
also fs you’ll be playing ND every year but at this stage it might just be a free win
1:25:38 bro that fowler play has to be a short. That deadpan delivery just rolled me
1:25:32
Favorite series on UA-cam rn.
Grand Rapids university is the Mac version Kentucky
- lots of flukes
- goofy ass penalties
- plays to competition
- can’t play a complete football game without choking
17:55 now that’s how you utilize the swerve in NCAA 🔥💯 atta baby Bordeaux 🐐🐐🐐
Also when you run the ball sometimes just take what you can get. No need to juke just push the right stick forward and get a few yards
Drop season 4. I been so invested in this series. I randomly ran into your 1st episode on my recommendations...and been on your channel since. You haven't disappointed!
Alright man, maybe bring the int slider up, I've never seen so many dropped interceptions
This is the best series on UA-cam rn
Happy 4 weeks of asking for a rebuild of either Stony Brook, Dartmouth, Maine, Alaska-Anchorage, SoMiss, Grambling State, Central Michigan, liberty, Dayton, Delaware, or New Hampshire
I love this series im fully invested
52:06 pause
That’s what I said he looked at the camera right when he said it he knew what he was doing 😂
Absolutely felt so bad for Bordeaux trying to play defense with this team. It was like every play required 4 players to stop 1 offensive player 😂
Man, I’m like what are these guys tackle rating sheesh 😂
@@HTIMSD3doesn’t have much to do with that when he just runs right past the ball carrier 90% of the time. He’s really bad at the game and it makes it hard to watch sometimes
If this comment gets 1k likes he has to put all the sliders back to the default ones.
PLEASE keep recruiting restrictions, man. Maybe just open it up to 3 stars anywhere after a bowl win. Or allow 4 stars anywhere in the midwest. But you've gotta keep restrictions. Once it's wide open, you're never more than 5 seasons from a chip. It'll be so much more rewarding if you maintain restrictions the whole time
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I’m so invested in this series, you’ve done great work here just with these episodes, could be one of the best simulation series’ ever if you keep this up 😳
I freaking love this series!
Love this series. Its awesome to see the progression especially the offensive line.
I frickin love this series Bordeaux, I've been a die-hard Alabama fan since I knew what college football was and the fact that I was here when this series started is making me root for GRU just as hard, great series and keep it up!
Love this series it really has gotten me back to play ncaa 13 on the ps3. Keep it up!
Grand Rapids is a great place to live, fun seeing a team created for the city
54:36 that juke was life threatening 💀💀
i am very sick right now and this is just what i needed
Here's a tip if you're open to it: Let the CPU do open field tackles for you. I find that trying to switch and adjust angles leads to guys running right by me (like at 8:43). Instead, let the computer make contact and switch once your player is engaged with the ballcarrier. This has helped my defense a lot. Love the vids!
“slowly but surely i am starting to fall in love with the freshman” what a gem😂
This team is the definition of a second half team. Love seeing the progress and also your gameplay has been getting better and better so good job man.
LETS GOOOO WHO ELSE IS HYPED FOR THIS VID?
Coming back to this months later and seeing those future all star players is amazing
Man, going into year 4 you should still will have quite a few true freshmans. Both of those CBs, The MLB, one of the Outside Tackles, that 79 overall DE, a WR I think. Your team is growing!
Loving this series!! Please keep it going for a while or do more series like this 👍🏾
Martin Lewis my hero. Dude came up with one of the clutchest catches this season in the ND game.
Gotta say I absolutely love the content and this rebuild and I’m so here for it. A few things that I think would shake it up even more. 1. I would love to see you use Arlox’s transfer portal tool it’s really neat and I think it’d simulate you losing some really good players that nobody wants to see go and have you have to overcome obstacles. I would also like to see you try and bring in players through the portal as well which is tough as a smaller school besides JUCOs. Love this rebuild and I’m here for the natty in the coming years. Go Mastadons!
Great series, wish you would slow down a little when talking about the team and going over the depth chart. Loving the series so far.
Please continue making these😭 I wait every day for one of these videos
I had you down for 5. This series is a lot of fun. Keep it up.
Favorite series on UA-cam right now. The quicker you get these out the better
The best thing about this series is that Bord dogs Iowa so hard every week and then proceeds to run their playbook - run, screen, punt.
This is the best series from bordeax
This series is so amazing. I am invested in this team and these players so much