Chapter 7 - Secrets

This chapter reveals a collection of secrets in NCAA Football 2004. There are many pennants to unlock and secrets to find; this section covers many of them but there are more to be found than just those listed here.

Touchdown Celebrations

Just scored a hard fought touchdown and feel like celebrating? Press the following button combinations when the word "Touchdown" appears after a score to perform the corresponding celebration. Be warned, however. Touchdown celebrations are frowned upon in college football! In fact, you may receive a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty!

On the PlayStation 2:

L2 + Square: The player spikes the ball, points to the crowd then beats his chest.
L2 + Triangle: The player bows to the crowd.
L2 + Circle: The player spikes the ball then shrugs his shoulder.
L2 + X: The player does Heisman Trophy pose (Desmond Howard anyone?).
R2 + Square: The player dunks the football on the goal post.
R2 + Triangle: The player punches the ball toward the crowd.
R2 + Circle: The player kicks the balls into the crowd.
R2 + X: The player throws the ball to the crowd.

On the Gamecube:

L + B: The player spikes the ball, points to the crowd then beats his chest.
L + Y: The player bows to the crowd.
L + X: The player spikes the ball then shrugs his shoulder.
L + A: The player does Heisman Trophy pose (Desmond Howard anyone?).
R + B: The player dunks the football on the goal post.
R + Y: The player punches the ball toward the crowd.
R + X: The player kicks the balls into the crowd.
R + A: The player throws the ball to the crowd.

On the X-Box:

L + X: The player spikes the ball, points to the crowd then beats his chest.
L + Y: The player bows to the crowd.
L + B: The player spikes the ball then shrugs his shoulder.
L + A: The player does Heisman Trophy pose (Desmond Howard anyone?).
R + X: The player dunks the football on the goal post.
R + Y: The player punches the ball toward the crowd.
R + B: The player kicks the balls into the crowd.
R + A: The player throws the ball to the crowd.

EA Sports Bio Rewards

Check your EA Sports Bio for your rewards.

As you play NCAA Football 2004 and achieve certain accomplishments (winning a bowl game, beating a top 25 team, defeating a rival, etc), your EA Sports Bio level goes up. At certain levels, you’re given a reward. Here are the EA Sports Bio rewards up to level 18.

Level 2 - Awards the "Butter Fingers" Pennant
Level 4 - Unlocks the Rose Bowl stadium
Level 8 - Unlocks the Orange Bowl stadium
Level 12 - Unlocks the Fiesta Bowl stadium
Level 18 - Unlocks the 2002 All-American Team

Pride Stickers

Certain teams have "pride stickers." These are the small stickers you may have seen adorn some college players’ helmets. They are awarded for certain accomplishments, such as scoring TDs or making an interception. Not all teams use pride stickers. If you happen to play a team with pride stickers, you might be awarded some! Check next to the player’s name to see how many pride stickers you have accumulated.

Here are the list of teams that use pride stickers: Akron, Arizona, Clemson, Colorado, ECU, FSU, Georgia, Hawaii, Houston, Louisville, Missouri, NCST, North Carolina, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Rice, SMU, Southern Miss, Temple, UCF, UConn, Utah

Online Rosters

Tired of seeing WR #8 and QB #16 all the time and prefer to use the real college names? There are several roster resources available on the Internet. Perhaps the best one is at http://www.ps2rosters.com. Over 200 hours was put into the rosters, which also include unique looks for particular players and squads. Go check it out if you’re looking to add to your NCAA Football 2004 experience!