If you're new to EA football games, then you probably wonder why this section is even up.

If you're a returning fan, you're probably wondering why this section is even up. But trust me, there is a valid reason for this section being created; there is some reason behind the madness.

Yes, I love cheese, and the above paragraph is full of it, but that does not change the fact that NCAA Football 09 actually has a storyline. As most story lines go, this one is also about you. Unlike the stories where you're the major star, this one revolves around a coach. Choose your school, choose your style of coaching and play. No, you don't play as the coach, but your actions determine everything.

Once you finish your initial year, the choices are almost limitless. "Redshirting players", cutting others, setting up depth charts, ... it is all you. And here's the catch: the better you do during your season, the more status you have. Anywhere from new prospects being interested in your school to possible new contracts and more available scholarships. But as most games go, there is a downside. A poor season does not necessarily mean the end of the season; it might just be the end of your career (at least with that particular university). You are the master of your destiny. If you have any questions, just watch James Cann's The Program; the best college football movie, in my opinion.