Ok got the game, got an IQ of 627, decided to still play on all pro because my difficulty settings were all madden, played on all pro, won against rival 10-3, against the jets 17-3 and against panthers 13-6. but I am finding it insanely hard to run the football, passing is pretty standard and a little easier this year, but running has become so hard. for some reason my RB starts off every run with a slow step and thus doesnt get off the line quick enough, then for some reason the computer always runs blitzes and so ipso facto my lineman cant block and i dont go anywhere. i dont know what EA did, but i think they bucked up something cause i managed to stop the panthers on all pro for -15 rushing yards, so its not just me. It feels like there are no gaps when it comes to running, on 08 i usually averaged about 4-5 yards a carry, now im averaging 3 or less and its usually because i get one good 15 or so yard run, but 95% of the time i get stopped for about 1-2 yards or less. Ill keep at it though, ill figure this game out yet

Also get geometry wars 2, a lot easier than the first in terms of achievements (except for smile) most can be done, just take a little time and patience (the latter of which i am lacking atm) but overall a very fun game. i like most of the new modes, except for king, they are all pretty fun. but i find i am going back to normal evolved more often than not. i do recommend it if u liked the first one cause this simply builds on the fantastic formula

EDIT: i may have accidently fixed my running problem, the main reason i was stuggling with running is that every time LT got the ball he would juke, thus delaying his accel and chance for the D to stop him in the backfield, the last game i played he didnt do it once...so im thinking maybe my left joystick was acting up and causing him to juke without me touching it...gotta play another game to be sure.