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Looking for a league
« on: Dec 10th, 2002, 3:15pm » |
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This is my second year of fantasy sports and I'm hooked!  For years, I heard people talk about their fantasy teams and thought, "What the hell are these idiots talking about?" ??? Now I get it and there's no going back!  That being said, I'm getting tired playing of in these public leagues where I'm 1 of 3 participating on a regular basis. What's the point of playing if there's nothing on the line and nobody cares?  Now that I've got the hang of things, I'd like to join a more serious, in-depth league (i.e. Keeper league, dynasty league, $$$ league) and play with people that participate and compete. I was hoping one of you could let me know where to join one of these leagues or invite me to play in yours.  Thanks.
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Philosopher King
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Re: Looking for a league
« Reply #10 on: Dec 20th, 2002, 6:11pm » |
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I am a little bit curious to know how interested you guys are in playing in a league which uses the GBRFL-type rotisserie system. If so, I think it doable. It just seems like, given the Gridiron's close connection with the GBRFL here @ Fantasyfootballer.com, that leagues using the unique GBRFL rotisserie-style format should be, well, "promoted." For details on the league set-up, go to http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/scoring.htm.
Also of note, the CBFL, which has been a spin off on FFToday's Mock Draft #1, will be moving on over to "the Gridiron" next season. It will be done in connection with OUR first "official" Mock Draft for the 2003 season, which I would expect to do around the end of May/June-ish. For more information on the CBFL, go to http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cbfl/scoring.htm.
Also of note, you are welcome to conduct independent mock drafts right here on "between the 20's" whenever you want. 
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Re: Looking for a league
« Reply #15 on: Dec 22nd, 2002, 7:54pm » |
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Well, FourTwoOh, all, before I get into blowin' 30 minutes trying to explain things, here is a link to one of our spreadsheets: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/spreadsheets/Week15-1.xls. Here is the link to the whole results page, so you can get a feel for how final scores look over a season: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/results.htm. It is really an awesome system that has been honed and perfected over time, 15 years that is, BUT there are some optional things. We can make some changes, like getting rid of the "Bumper Week" format for a more "traditional" playoff format. That having been said, I have played in a few different-type systems and this one provides the most excitement, by far. Finally, another page that might be of interest is our "News & Notes" page: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/newsnotes.htm.
Now, after looking through this stuff, if you want to ask some targeted questions to which I can provide specific answers, let me have it.
Of course, we could just ditch the whole idea and play with a standard "performance" format. But, then, to me, the point would be partially lost as we would not be engaged in anything here that is not going on somewhere else, which, de facto, is among those things that does not peak my interest as much. But, whatever, I am game for anything. Just know whence I am coming! All contributions are GREAT and I am thankful for ALL the energy you all have contributed to (the betterment of) "the Gridiron"! I just want you all to know what really floats my boat vis-a-vis what just makes me "pat you on the butt" and go "go for it, my little grasshopper."
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Re: Looking for a league
« Reply #17 on: Dec 23rd, 2002, 3:59pm » |
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Guys,
I know I'm probably bein' a dick here, but I'm kind of getting a kick out of this. Before I (simply) explain it, I'd like to see a few more stabs... guesses as to how the scoring system works. Put together whats on that "Scoring" page along with the spreadsheet I've linked to and give it another whack. When you do figure it out, you are gonna' be like  . Try to think out of the box here! This system actually goes back farther than most of the contemporary "performance" systems of today, at least as far as "mainstream" fantasy (rotisserie) football goes, if it could be called "mainstream" back then. This was basically the system run by the FIRST "rotisserie" sports company, Armchair Sports Group (ASG), out of Longview, Texas, starting back in the early 80's.  I've been in since '89. Come on now! Make Steggie proud of the MASTERMINDS on "the Gridiron"!
If I am being too much of a peckerhead, let me know and I'll let the cat "out of the box," so to speak. 
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Re: Looking for a league
« Reply #23 on: Jan 21st, 2003, 5:36am » |
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on Dec 15th, 2002, 5:56pm, Walker_Boh wrote:Thanks for all the replies. I guess it goes without saying to drop me a line when these leagues get rollin'. I'm open for any and all formats. An auction sounds pretty cool and I know from experience that the live drafts are awesome. |
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Walker.
I've got to warn you that with a 12-owner, on-line auction style league - be prepared to spend 6, 8, 10 hours probably more on-line getting the draft done.
It can be a painful, exhausting experience, similar to having a root canal. 
It can be done on-line - but it's one HELL of a lot more fun if you can get together "live" with "real" friends, relatives, co-workers.
Go over to someone's basement rec room on a Saturday morning for the auction draft. Have a hotdog buffet. Take a break every so often.
At the end of the last salary cap auction draft I participated in ... I thought my brain had been sucked out through my ear.
It's a great system - just wanted you to be prepared, that's all, if you choose to do it.
Especially on-line.
As always, this is only my totally dumb ass opinion, though.
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As of right now, there are still technically 32 teams, but there is almost guaranteed to be some turnover. Anyone who is interested, keep it in mind. I will be posting more information during the off-season, when I get a better idea of how many teams are available.
Seriously I would have bailed except the $120.00 fee was "non-refundable" Given the auction/salary cap format of that league by week three the work/reward ratio was way out of whack and as much as I love fat-nasty football I will never do an auction league again. Obviously there are a lot of people that like auction leagues and I am not rag-in on them at all. It is just not for me. My comments are just food for thought and "thats all I have to say about that" 