Sega NCAA Football 2K2 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Starting the Game 3
Control Summary 3
Menu Control 5
General Gameplay Controls 5
Calling Plays 6
On Offense 7
Before the Snap 7
Running 8
Passing 8
Running the Option 9
Quarterback Scramble 9
Maximum Passing 10
Catching a Pass 10
On Defense 11
Before the Snap 11
After the Snap 11
Defensive Line 12
Special Teams 13
Kicking the Ball 13
Receiving Punts and Kickoffs 13
Replay Controls 14
Game Set Up 15
Main Menu 15
Options Menu 18
Game Options Menu 19
Drew Brees Bio 16
Exhibition Play 20
Choosing Teams 20
Controller Assignment Screen 20
Coin Toss 20
Selecting Your Plays 21
Pause Menu 21
Game Modes 22
Scrimmage 22
Tourney 23
Season 23
Legacy 24
Quick Start 24
Tutorial 24
Network Play 25
Network Settings 26
Customize 26
Creating a Player 26
Building a Team 26
Creating your Own Plays 26
Designing a Play 27
Saving/Loading 27
Credits 28

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STARTING THE GAME
NOTE: Sega Sports™ NCAA 2K2 is a one to four-player game. Before turning the
Dreamcast Power ON, connect the controller(s) or other peripheral equipment into the con-
trol ports of the Dreamcast. To return to the title
screen at any point during gameplay, simultaneously
press and hold the A, B, X, Y, and START buttons.
This will cause the Dreamcast to soft-reset the soft-
ware and display the title screen.
NCAA 2K2 is designed with analog functionality in mind. The SEGA Dreamcast analog con-
trols provide a fuller range of motion and add to the overall depth of the game. By going to
the Game Options -> Controller menu however, you can change the control scheme to use
the D-Pad instead. Either way is acceptable, it’s a matter of personal preference.
To highlight and select specific menu items, press the Analog Stick (or D-pad) in the direc-
tion of the menu item until it highlights. If you have questions when viewing most menus and
screens, press the Y button for Command help.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Sega Sports NCAA College Football 2K2.
The power of the Dreamcast brings college football to life as never before. From the cre-
ators of incredible games like NFL 2K1 and NBA 2K1 comes the quintessential college
experience with NCAA 2K2.
In Season Mode, you will get to compete in the regular 2001 schedule all the way through
the bowl games and the National Championship, if your team is good enough. Plus, full
stats are compiled on every player so you won’t be able to take any games off if you expect
your star to win the Heisman Trophy.
With Legacy Mode, you will take over the responsibilities of coach and athletic director. Do
you have what it takes to build a powerhouse year after year? Here is your chance to prove it.
Then there is Exhibition Mode, where you can pit any two teams against each other for a
quick game. And Tutorial Mode – that’s where you can learn the ins and outs of the game
right on the screen. There’s even a Scrimmage mode where you can practice your plays
before the big game on Saturday rolls around.
Oh, and did we mention network play? NCAA 2K2 joins the impressive list of SEGA Sports
titles that offer what no other console game can match – multiple players over the Internet.
With up to four players per console, NCAA 2K2 is the first 8-
player network college football game in history.
This isn’t the same old college football you’re used to. This is
NCAA 2K2. Do you have what it takes to tame the game?
Can you go online and grind it out with real, live opponents?
The only way to tell is to get out of the locker room and onto
the field – that’s where heroes and legends are made.
Introduction Starting the Game
Control Summary

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CONTROL SUMMARY
Button Action
Analog Pad (or D-Pad) Highlight menu options
ASelect / Scroll through the highlighted selections.
BCancel selection / return to previous.
X Change menu focus
Y Command Help Menu
Button Action
Start (during gameplay) Pause Menu
Analog Pad Highlight formations or play sets
D-Pad (at line of scrimmage) Change control of your player
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CONTROL SUMMARY
Keyboard
Virtual Memory Unit Jump Pack
Coach’s Corner: Getting Help
If at any time you need help navigating through the menus,
press Y and a help screen will help you find the way.
Control Summary Menu Controls
General Gameplay Controls

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ONOFFENSE
BEFORE THE SNAP
Button Action
Analog Pad L/R Send eligible receiver in motion
L/R View receiver’s button assignments, player numbers
and fatigue levels.
AHurry players to the line of scrimmage / snap ball
YCall up the Audible Menu, press A, B, or X to select
an alternate play. Press Y again to cancel.
X Lower crowd noise (quarterback)
B Fake snap signal
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CONTROL SUMMARY
Button Action
R/L Toggle through formations
A Select Formation or play
B View Previous formations or play sets
X Flip play or formation
NOTE: You can also call plays from your VMU (see Game Options
Menu on page 19.). With VMU Play Calling, controls for selecting plays are the same as if
you used the main screen. If you press the X Button (flip play formation) a two-way arrow
icon will appear on the main screen to indicate a successful play flip.
When you are playing a game with more than one person per team (e.g. two-on-two), either
player on the team can select a play. If you are on offense, the first player to enter a play
will be the quarterback. Be careful though, both players will be able to select the play at the
same time, so you will want to designate who the play-caller will be.
Coach’s Corner: Bluff Mode
To hide the play you’re calling, hold down
the A button and keep it held down. You can
then scroll through other pages of plays to
hide your play. When you release the A but-
ton, it will call the play you originally selected.
Coach’s Corner: Play Calling
Need a little help selecting a play? Then let either the offensive or
defensive coordinator make the call. During play calling, press the A
button once and NCAA 2K2 will select a play for you. Press the A but-
ton again to accept the selection.
Calling Plays On Offense
Coach’s Corner: No Huddle Offense
Time running out? Need to score quick? Want to try catching
the defense off guard? Then try running the no-huddle offense.
Press the Y button immediately after completion of the play to
quickly run the same play again.

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ONOFFENSE
RUNNING THE OPTION
Option plays are indicated by the color yellow in your playbook
(if your team can run the option, that is). On an option play,
the QB will fake a handoff to the Running back and then take
off left or right (depending on the play). Press the A button to
pitch the ball to the option running back. Hold the A button
after the snap to give the ball to the up-back.
Button Action
A Pitch
QUARTERBACK SCRAMBLE
Even the best offensive line is going to let a defender through from time to time. So when
you feel the pressure coming, get the quarterback away with a scramble. Hold down the R
Trigger and the QB becomes a runner. (Don’t forget to let go of the R Trigger if you want to
make a pass.) Once you cross the line of scrimmage, you can no longer make a pass, so
you can let go of the R Trigger and control the QB as if you were a running back on a
running play.
Button Action
R+L Juke Move
R+A Speed Burst / Power Move
R+B Spin Move
R+X Slide / Dive
R+Y Hurdle
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ONOFFENSE
RUNNING
Button Action
ASpeed Burst (hold A button)
Power Move (tap A button)
L or R Stiff Arm Left or Stiff Arm Right
L+R Juke Move
X Dive
Y Hurdle or High Step
B Spin Move
D-Pad Lateral the ball to the closest teammate behind you.
Instant Energy Press and hold A while running to fill the player
arrow completely, then press any special move but-
ton to perform a more powerful move.
PASSING
Button Action
Any Button Pass to that receiver (double tap to fake)
D-Pad Throw the ball away
Coach’s File: Power Moves
Instant Energy only lasts for a short period of time. Use it
sparingly, as overuse can increase the likelihood of a fumble.

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ONDEFENSE
BEFORE THE SNAP
Button Action
B or D-pad Select a defender
Analog Stick Reposition defender
L or R View players (with defensive
backs or linebackers selected)
L or R Shift defensive line (with
defensive lineman selected)
AHurry players to line of scrimmage
X (at line of scrimmage) Pump up the crowd
Y Call audible. From the Audible Menu, press A, B, or X to
select alternate play. Press Y again to cancel audible.
AFTER THE SNAP
Button Action
B Take control of the defender nearest to the ball.
A Speed Burst
X Dive / Tackle
YJump to knock down or intercept a pass
L or R Defensive Line Special Move
D-Pad Swap control of your players
Instant Energy Press A while running to fill the player arrow com-
pletely. Then press any special move button to per-
form a more powerful move.
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ONOFFENSE
MAXIMUM PASSING
If you want total control over your offensive results, turn on
Maximum Passing by pressing the A Button on the Controller
Assignment Screen (see page 20). With Maximum Passing
Activated, you can lead your receivers to thread the ball in
front of, behind and around the defenders. To use Maximum
Passing, press the Analog Stick in the direction in which you
want to adjust the throw. Press a little for a small adjustment; press harder for a bigger
adjustment. For example, to lead the receiver, press Up on the Analog Stick. To throw
behind and to the left of a receiver, press Down and Left
CATCHING A PASS
Button Action
B Select receiver nearest the ball
X Dive for pass
Y Jump for pass
Note: When catching a pass, it is not necessary to press an action button, but doing so
will increase your chances of successfully catching the ball.
Coach’s Corner: Passing
There are actually three levels of passing strength in NCAA 2K2. Tapping the pass
button lobs the ball to the receiver – that’s good for letting a receiver run underneath
it, but gives time for the defenders to close on the ball. Holding the pass button down
longer (making sure to release it before the ball leaves the quarterback’s hand) will
result in a normal throw. Finally, holding down the button past the ball’s release will
result in a bullet-pass – great for when you have to get it to the receiver quickly.
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SPECIAL TEAMS
KICKING THE BALL
1. Set the ball trajectory and direction with the analog
stick. Be sure you take into account the movement of
the arrow, it will drift if you let go of the analog stick.
2. Press A to snap the ball / start the play.
3. Press A again to stop the power meter as close to
the top as possible for a booming kick.
RECEIVING PUNTS AND KICKOFFS
Button Action
Analog Stick Control return man after reception
D-Pad Lateral ball after reception
Y (before catching ball) Fair Catch (on punts only)
Y (after catching ball) Down the ball
Hold L or R View selected player names on both teams
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ONDEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINE
NCAA 2K2 contains a series of special moves for the defensive linemen, including spin,
club, under and swim moves. Depending on a player’s position and attributes, one of the
moves will be performed when the special move button is pressed. To execute a move, you
must be engaged in a block.
Button Action
LPerform a move to the left
RPerform a move to the right
Coach’s Corner: Hands Free
On defense, if you do not take control of a player (either by
pressing the Analog Stick or an action button), NCAA 2K2
will run the play for you. Once you take control of a player,
that player is under your control until the play ends, or until
you press B to control another player.
Special Teams

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GAME SET UP
After the NCAA 2K2 title screen has appeared, press start to
see the main menu screen. From here, you can jump to any
one of your favorite game modes. Need to brush up on your
game? Head on out to the scrimmage field for practice. Ready
for the next week’s game? Then head on over to Season Mode.
Do you want to go online and square off against another human
opponent? Then network play is your selection.
MAIN MENU
Scrimmage: Brush up on your favorite team’s formations and plays.
Tourney: Set up a tournament with up to 15 other teams.
Exhibition: Select two teams and head on out to the field.
Season: Can you succeed on the road to the Rose Bowl?
Legacy: Compete year in and year out to build one of the nation’s premier football programs.
Options: Change the game settings.
Quick Start: Let the computer choose the teams for a quick exhibition game.
Tutorial: Learn the game directly from NCAA 2K2.
Customize: Design your own plays, players, and teams.
Network: Sign on and play over a network connection.
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REPLAY CONTROLS
Do you want to see your Heisman candidate bust through the line again? Want to see that
great interception from the reverse angle? Bring up the Replay feature of NCAA 2K2 to
view the last play again.
Button Action
A Play at real time speed
B Zoom Out
X Zoom In
Y Replay Panel ON / OFF
L Rewind (analog)
R Fast forward (analog)
D-Pad Moves aim indicator
Analog Stick Up Pan High
Analog Stick Down Pan Low
Analog Stick Left Pan Left
Analog Stick Right Pan Right
Note: While moving the aim indicator, you can also “lock on” to any player to follow them
throughout the entire replay. To do so, simply move the aim indicator directly on top of
whatever target you wish to track.
Game Set UpReplay Controls

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GAME SET UP
GAME OPTIONS MENU
Select Game Options from the Main Options Menu and adjust the following settings.
Quarter Length 1 – 15 minute quarters
Skill Level Walk-on, Starter, All-American
Play Calling By formation (4-3, I Form, Shotgun, etc) or by Type
(Blitz, Long Pass, Short Pass)
VMU Play Calling On / Off
Game Speed Slow, Normal, or Fast
Fatigue On or Off
Advanced Line Moves On or Off
Injuries On or Off
Coach Mode On or Off (when on, you pick the play, NCAA 2K2
handles the rest)
Performance EQ On or Off (when on, both teams will have the same
skill level)
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GAME SET UP
OPTIONS MENU
Customize the way you want to play NCAA 2K2 prior to kick off with this menu. Press A to
cycle forward through an option selection, press X to cycle backward.
Weather Time of Day, temperature, precipitation, wind speed
and fog.
Game Options See Game Options Menu on the next page.
Controller Adjust the control / button settings
Credits Find out who worked on NCAA 2K2.
Presentation Adjust the game amenities (action replays, commen-
tary, sound effects, volume, etc.).
Penalties Control the frequency of any penalty.
Coach’s Corner: Performance EQ
Performance EQ will balance two teams’ ratings so you
are playing on an even playing field.