NCAA Football 2002

Player's names:
The players in the game are modeled after real players, and the programmers included most of their names. To hear the announcers call your players' names instead of their number, simply change their names in the options menu. Select "Roster" and then "Edit player information". Collegiate rosters can usually be found on a school's web site or go through a search engine -- enter the school name and "football" (for example, Penn State Football). Note: Not all of the names will be recognized, but enough to add some personality to the game.
KBoggiano.

Touchdown celebrations:
Hold one of the following buttons immediately before scoring a touchdown at the risk of an unsportsman-like conduct penalty.

Point upwards: Press L1 or R1.
Hold up football: Press R2.
Shake football: Press L2.

Flip:
To do a flip, press Square when a player is lying down.
Ravenw1R.

Highstep into the endzone:
Break away on a touchdown run or pass, with at least 10 yards between you and the nearest defensive player. Press Triangle to highstep into the endzone.
woodies1.

Maximum player status:
Select "Rosters" in the options menu, then "Edit Player" Select their ratings icon and you can change every column up to 99.
DBMX410.

No band music:
Press Start when the band starts playing to stop the music without disabling the other crowd sounds.

More timeouts:
Press Start during game play and switch to the CPU's controller and use their timeouts.
MoMoney485.

Custom name announcement:
Go to options, select "Roster" and select "Create A Player". Put your own name in as the player's name and it will be called out by the announcers if it is common.
LivingDaylite007.

Hint: Easy sacks:
Select the fastest person on defense then hold Circle + R2 + L1. Release and he should do a spin move to get buy the offensive lineman.
Odawg16st.

Before or during a game, go to the penalty options in the options menu and turn off offsides, encroachment, and false start. When on defense, go past the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped and no penalties will be called against you. Note: There will be slight fatigue that the CPU will just move to the line of scrimmage after the ball is snapped. Just move the Analog-stick to regain control.
Ryoni1983.

For easy sacks with a linebacker, do a dime defense if there is no tight end. Move in between the right tackle and right guard. No moves are required.
Brent3pt.

Hint: Get the ball back easily:
Select "On-Side Kick" on the play screen. Then, press Start. Go to "Settings" and turn penalties off. Next, resume game play and get the arrow as far back as it can go and turn it to your side. Do not press X two times. Press X once and select one of your players that are closest to the ball. You should get the ball back. This works about 98% of the time.
mag.

Hint: Control QB ball speed:
Hold the button configured to throw to a receiver to make a hard line drive pass, or tap the button for a lav pass.
MoMoney485.