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Title: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for opening Post by StegRock on May 29th, 2006, 10:05pm Nominees: Who wants in and why? What do you bring to the table and why do you think you would be a good addition? And, what questions do you have about the league, its participants and participating in it? Current GBRFL2ers (and yours truly): Ask your questions! Probe! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on May 30th, 2006, 7:12am I have questions. 1. Do I get to pay anything to operate a team with a fired guy who was never hired, a retired guy along with a guy who should retire as well as a dude with one knee? 2. Is it possible to build a team around Keenan McCardell? 3. Would it help if I researched who Jason Cambell and Micheal Jenkins are? The Ex "Mashed Potato's" owner said this team will be competitive next year. [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif] I'm in the restoration business! I'll give it a go. I'm sure I'll have more serious questions later |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Philly on May 30th, 2006, 11:12am on 05/30/06 at 07:12:47, steelkings wrote:
That leads me to my first question... Would you be willing to trade me both of those stiffs for a stud like Travis Henry? (You've got my vote if you agree ;) )... Just kidding of course. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Philly on May 30th, 2006, 11:13am Alright guys... here's the million dollar question... IF you are granted permission to compete with the hallowed heroes of the deuce league, what would your team name be? |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Walker Boh on May 30th, 2006, 11:50am on 05/30/06 at 07:12:47, steelkings wrote:
OK, now that you're done ripping on the team and its former owner, do you have anything positive to say? |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by BarnabyWilde on May 30th, 2006, 2:16pm on 05/30/06 at 11:50:12, Walker Boh wrote:
Lighten up Jamie, he was just playing around. Geez, I know Jimmyc was your friend, but we wouldn't even be looking for a new if he was not such a deadbeat participant. ::) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by BarnabyWilde on May 30th, 2006, 2:18pm My question to all new prospective owners: How would you go about fixing (or overhauling) the available franchise? If you do not want to reveal your secrets, that is understandable. :) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Walker Boh on May 30th, 2006, 3:09pm on 05/30/06 at 14:16:45, BarnabyWilde wrote:
I think my question is valid. This thread is giving him a chance to introduce himself and show us what he brings to the table, and he used his first post to rip the team, and yes, my friend. So far I'm not impressed. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on May 30th, 2006, 4:55pm Jamo,... this is what's got you all bent out of shape... on 05/30/06 at 07:12:47, steelkings wrote:
Come on! Is there even any "trash talk" there? He's just putting in context what is surely going to be a restoration effort. Look, Jimmy went out the wrong way, Jamie. Steelkings was only refering to what Jimmy himself boldly wrote. The fact that steelkings could refer to that quote means that he took the time to sift through the stuff and find it, which impresses me a little bit. Jimmy made himself a target. If he did not go out the way he did and make such a (needlessly) bold claim in the process, steelkings wouldn't have had anything to refer to. That's the bottom line. Moving right along,... Travis Cooper, gridiron_legends, sent me a very sincere thank you message for the invite we extended to him, but has pulled himself from the running based on concerns about how much he'd be able to commit given his schedule over the next year. So, we are officially down to four candidates... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on May 30th, 2006, 5:34pm Quote:
Sorry bro! I dont know Jimmy. Nothing personal to him. I'm sure he's a fine friend. His football team is in bad shape though. I'm still getting a feel for the rules and scoring system. what I do know is that the team scored an appoximate average of 11 pnts a game while his opponent scored somewhere in the nieghborhood of 32 pnts per game. I dont know how to fix it yet. I do know it will take some time to do. It will take lots of patience to avoid critical frustration of losing many games. Purhaps thats what happened to J.C. Here's something positive...I'll have Carson Palmer ! Here's a question. When is the lottery? Is there a live draft? Whats the date? Do you load the draft like the NBA? It would go a long way in helping heal this team if it had one of the first 2 picks. Is it a snake draft? it would also help if it wasn't. I probably could research this stuff if need be. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on May 30th, 2006, 6:15pm Great follow-up post, sk! on 05/30/06 at 17:34:27, steelkings wrote:
(Rather meaningless point of clarification (to the task at hand),...) Not really, sk,... he, for all intents and purposes, unfortunately burnt his bridge with me. In any event,... moving right along... to stuff that matters in the here and now... This is not about what Jimmy did then. It's about what our candidates do and don't do now. ... Quote:
Most of what you ask here, sk, would be difficult to research, if even possible, so I'll lend you a hand... Quote:
It will be sometime within a week or so of the draft, perhaps (but not likely) not until the day of if we decide to fall in suit with the "mother league" this year. Quote:
It's conducted here on the GBRFL2 board over the period of about (ideally no more than) a week or so. Quote:
Still TBA... It'll be sometime between late July and late August. Flexibility is definitely a boon here. Quote:
I'm not exactly sure what that means... The bottom five teams are in the lottery. I or some other "mother league" representative (I think it was DirkDiggler last year) will do the drawing. The 10th place team (the available one) gets 5 cards in the hat; 9th - 4; 8th - 3; 7th - 2; 6th - 1, and the top five teams then simply pick in reverse order of finish. Quote:
As per the above. It's not guaranteed, but VERY likely. Do remember, though, that every team has 12 (tradable) protection spots, so 120 players will be protected. The draft is, by and large, a rookie draft. There won't be all too many high, high quality veterans available. Quote:
The good news,... it isn't. It's the same order every round, i.e., if you get the first pick, you have the first pick in every round, i.e. picks 1, 11, 21, 31, etc., etc. Great questions, sk! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Tony_O on May 30th, 2006, 7:25pm I agree with Steg. Steel has already shown the interest to atleast look at the scores from years past, as well as look into the old posts for information on what happened. This to me shows a great deal of (important) participation. If he is taking this amount of time to research without even being in the league, what will he do when his reputation is on the line? I also think he showed another important trait in his first post, HUMOR! I think a horse has pulled ahead...... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on May 30th, 2006, 8:30pm I do want to announce that I received a very gracious e-mail from Kevin Anderson, Oakland4life. He commits heavily to the leagues he's in, which means he would have been a great owner in the GBRFL2, but he is already in two, both of which are very important to him. I can empathize. That's enough (if you really care). In that light, I am happy he has decided to graciously step aside. He did indicate what an honor it was to even be considered, and I surely appreciate that. ... Three now remain in the running. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on May 31st, 2006, 12:10am "I'm your top prime cut of meat I'm your choice" "I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandee in a gold Rolls Royce" Please forgive the cheap campaign slogan above, but after reading through the "ops" manual on the GBRFL2, I can say that I, Mordecai, wish to throw my hat into the ring. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on May 31st, 2006, 12:22am My first question to the league would be "How did ya'll let Chia get the team he has??????" ?.?.? Matty..you're obviously brilliant or a great prognasticator!! Probably both! ;) Really the league looks great..I think I can revive JC's team, just needs a little polish and some calculated and ballsy, untraditional moves (and of course some time) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on May 31st, 2006, 1:33am on 05/29/06 at 22:05:59, StegRock wrote:
Simply ... I want in because I see a challenge here. This team has potential for a maticulous, patient owner. I would be a good addition because you would receive my full participation [smiley=deal.gif] [smiley=booya.gif]....and that is what it is all about. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on May 31st, 2006, 7:06am Quote:
Well Jeff, There is a lot of ways we could go.......... The Pop Corn Suprise Maybe ! How's about ....... The "Pee Wee's Playmates"? Try............... The " Crainium Rectitus" (With minor spelling ajustments) My very first Fantasy team was the "Spider Web" But I really havent put that much thought into it! :D |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on May 31st, 2006, 11:10am Quote:
After several hour of thought, If selected my team name will be, The Triman Telegoals Does anyone get it? Check out the 2nd article. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060531/SPORTS/605310419/1004 |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by captainpurple on May 31st, 2006, 5:29pm Dunno how Matty came up with the Fighting Chiapets, but I still gotta give props to Jeff & Gene....Amish Jihad and Fat Chick Thrillers.....2 of my all-time faves. :D ;D |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on May 31st, 2006, 10:26pm Okay, we are officially down to two candidates, the two who have posted. I received a nice e-mail from Rick, rickgpin, thanking us for the opportunity but indicating that it would probably be better that he step aside. I truly appreciate his gratitude, and while it's a bummer that he's decided to take his hat out of the ring, I appreciate his forthrightness in doing so. So,... sk, MC,... it's going to be one of you!!! [smiley=boxer.gif] "Ding! Ding!" [smiley=boxer.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 1st, 2006, 9:30am on 05/31/06 at 22:26:35, StegRock wrote:
Let's get ready to R u m b l e [smiley=boxer.gif] [smiley=chair.gif] [smiley=duel.gif] [smiley=takinyours.gif] [smiley=spank.gif] [smiley=ready4war.gif] [smiley=rifle.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 1st, 2006, 4:03pm Seriously GBRFLers, whoever ya'll pick...I'm sure will participate heavily and likely would be a formidable foe in your league for a long time to come. Steel's a good guy and very knowledgeable in the realm of FF..so good luck to ya' my brother, if you're called up I'll be rootin' you on! Somebody's got to bring down those pesky Fighting Chiapets >:( ;) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 1st, 2006, 4:12pm on 05/30/06 at 11:13:34, Philly wrote:
Without even trying, Steg came up with an interesting FF team name in a post I saw somewhere on the GBRFL2 site where he wrote "insane, inane, mind-bending dissection of numbers": The Insane Inane Mind-Bending Dissectors Just a thought |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 1st, 2006, 11:26pm Nice, MC... ... Okay... I've got a two-part question for yous, sk, MC. Part one now... Part two later... The question for now is... Assuming you guys are playing in other leagues, perhaps "hometown" leagues, where will this one rank in importance for you? [smiley=hmmmm.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 2nd, 2006, 1:43am on 06/01/06 at 23:26:22, StegRock wrote:
I participate in two leagues currently. Both leagues have basic scoring systems like you'd find in just about any public league. Simple. They are both money leagues and consist of "hometown" friends and co-workers, etc. I am the commissioner of one that has been in existence since 1994. This league is pretty important to me because of the friendships involved. These are boys that I've known literally all my life. It keeps us together and still has 7 of it's original 10 members...not bad. I absolutely love it for it's simplicity as well as for the good times it has given my circle of buds. The GBRFL2 league consists of what I hope to be "new" friends. This league presents a challenge that I've not had in FF since 2002 when I played one year in a similar league. GBRFL2 has the format I can sink my teeth into and I can see will require more strategy and thought. This league would be my "play for pride" league. The sheer competition in this league will hold my attention...the other leagues will continue to hold my attention as well, but for sentimental reasons. [smiley=fireman.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 2nd, 2006, 7:50am Quote:
Oh great assummer, My league has been around for 18 years, Ive been apart of that for 8 years as Steelkings and 2 as Spider Web. Ive championed that league twice and am consistantly in the playoff hunt. Its an extreamly competitive league with no patty cakes playing in it. Its the reason I'm here on this site as a daily visitor in June. FF is extreamly important to me. Unless I'm elected as the new commisioner of the NFL it will go as follows 1. Pittsburgh Steelers 2. TTMFFL 3. GBRFL2 http://www.ttmffl.users3.50megs.com/ |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 2nd, 2006, 2:53pm Okay... Follow-up question for you, MC,... how was that league you were in in 2002 similar to the GBRFL2? And, why did you (evidently) leave it? Now, for the BOTH of YOU, the part-two question... Given that it seems that the GBRFL2 will be of fairly high fantasy importance for you both, how do you feel about having VERY little say for the foreseeable future, maybe years, in the league's rules and structure (because, for one, the rules and structure of the league have been honed over the last 13 (to 17) seasons (in fact, there is nothing even on the table (yet) this year) and, secondly, we consider voting on issues like rules and league structure is something to be earned, a privilege, not a right)? How do you feel about being governed by an authority (kind of) outside the league (but not really... because all this is being connected in a longer-term grander vision involving a group of leagues all sanctioned by a single authority (of which you may be a part someday) and brought together under an umbrella of rules and structure)? [smiley=wiseguy.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 2nd, 2006, 4:49pm on 06/02/06 at 14:53:49, StegRock wrote:
Similar scoring system with bonus points for hitting individual plateaus....no playoffs, just a final combined average for league championship.....20 man roster minus the coach....keeper league and some other tidbits. I left because of the bickering that went on within. Not smack talk, mind you...all out childish bickering! Rules were constantly changed...it was just miserable! Longest season of my life! Quote:
....if the rules are fair, steady, and make sense..then I wouldn't feel a need to be involved in the structure and ruling decisions. As time went by and I became entrenched in the league and respected as a person who was a fair and honest player, then I would step up to the plate if asked or needed. HOWEVER (I doubt this statement will be very popular with the governing body of this league, but it is how I feel.) I do think that everyone involved in any league should be heard, despite the feelings of longterm owners who think a "voice" should be earned. Bottom line Steg, I can live with it even though I don't agree with it. [smiley=fireman.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by PrimeTime on Jun 2nd, 2006, 8:43pm on 05/31/06 at 17:29:12, captainpurple wrote:
My motto in college (my fraternity was Pi Kappa Alpha)was "go fat early" (or its very close relative "go ugly early") because after 1:00AM every guy who struck out with the "hot" chicks would start going after the fat/ugly ones. Since I always started early I was many times on number two before the other guys even lowered their standards. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=clap.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] Therefore I was known as the fat chick thriller! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 2nd, 2006, 8:54pm on 06/02/06 at 16:49:55, MordecaiCourage wrote:
While some of what you write here seems "similarish", there do seem to be some areas of serious divergence, like the part I put in bold in your quote above. The scoring system seems to be fundamentally different, in fact. I'm writing this just to give you a heads up, in case you are chosen for the league, so as to help you avoid early mistakes that can come with going into a GBRFL league with false assumptions about the scoring system, deep keeper format, etc. Understanding exactly what this page, http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl2/scoring.htm, is saying is of paramount importance as, I am sure, the current GBRFL2ers will attest to. Quote:
You are speaking "generally" there, right? ... Also, don't get me wrong... There are many times when I ask you guys from the deuce league to weigh in with your thoughts. Yous just don't get any votes yet on GBRFL "system/format" matters. However, you guys often do take care of, perhaps with my input, matters that concern only the deuce league like what we are doing right here, the finding of a replacement owner. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 2nd, 2006, 9:03pm Quote:
Are you saying that I'm applying to play in a league where all owners are not equal ? I'm not sure how to answer your question without the answer to mine. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Philly on Jun 2nd, 2006, 10:51pm on 06/02/06 at 21:03:57, steelkings wrote:
Everyone in the GBRFL2 is on equal footing. The GBRFL members vote on the important issues (for now) while the GBRFL2 members generally get a chance to voice their opinions on said issues. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 2nd, 2006, 11:19pm on 06/02/06 at 20:54:06, StegRock wrote:
I know it's not exactly the same, I didn't really want to ramble on about how similar things are...just the format itself is similar"ish' compared to what I usually play ;D Quote:
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2006, 1:37am This is worth GBRFL2ers carefully perusing as well. Well,... I began preparing this before I had to run out for an errand, so I want to get this out of my system even though Philly's response cuts to the quick of the matter. However, his response needs a slight bit of clarification. on 06/02/06 at 21:03:57, steelkings wrote:
(You had to know I was going to have a field day with this, sk...) Well,... gee,... frankly speaking, sk, I don't know what the hell that means... That's about as over-generalized and loaded of a question as you one could ask... "Equal" in what sense? In the eyes of the rules? Yes. According to skill? I don't know, but hopefully. When it comes to voting rights? Yes and no... Yes, as compared to his GBRFL2 mates. No, with respect to (and for) the (long-time) members of the GBRFL, who make all decisions regarding league rules and structure. What you are asking is tantamount to a teenager's asking, "Are all Americans equal? How can they be... I don't get to vote?", or a nurse's thinking she is not being treated "equally" because it's the surgeon who always gets to do the cutting, complaining, "Why can't I do the cutting? It's not fair." I don't know how I can make this anymore clear. Let me go from interrogative to the declarative and see if that works... You will have very little say and NO VOTING POWER in the league's rules and structure at least for the foreseeable future. I.e., you will have NO voting rights in matters involving league rules and structure, under which BOTH the GBRFL and GBRFL2 play, for at least two years... and maybe many more... and (this is the area of Jeff's post that needs clarification) maybe even never. I mean ultimately, and I believe I mentioned this way back, the issue of giving GBRFL2ers voting rights in matters regarding league rules and structure is subject to a vote of the members of the mother league. I mean I think at some (appropriate) point in the future, upon my recommendation, they will be on board with the idea. BUT, REMEMBER THAT YOU ALL ARE GUESTS, INVITED BY ME, NOT THEM, TO TAKE PART, IN A WAY, IN MY very unique "HOMETOWN" LEAGUE (by the way, MC, you need look at that scoring page closely; the scoring is categorized, not the usual "points per"). Again, and I KNOW I've said this before, could you imagine exposing your hometown guys' league to the will of a bunch of dudes from the internet they don't know? (Todd, from what you've told me of your TTMFFL commish, he'd have a conniption. From my experience, MOST would.) Further considerations (and I suppose this is where sk's concern would come into play), granting only the GBRFL2ers who have been in the league from its inception voting rights at that "appropriate" time (I've alluded to 5 years) would make for inappropriate inequality among the members of the deuce league. So, assuming we come to a point when we want to confer voting rights to the 2ers, the mother league then would be confronted with the DIFFICULT decision of whether we want to hold the voting rights for the whole league back until the latest member (hopefully that would be whichever one of you guys wins here) has, in our minds, been in the trenches long enough and acquired enough experience or let it slide, giving the whole league voting rights even though the newest guy has only been in the league for, let's say, two years (by the way, my mentioning this does not mean this is up for debate right now; we're not even close to crossing that bridge). IN ANY EVENT, as long as it remains a freebie,... WTF ever... I, at least, don't want this nice gesture, which only adds to my workload, becoming a headache for me. Point being, being in this league is a privilege, not a right. That's the attitude you've got to have. Bottom line, all of the GBRFL2 guys are on the same exact footing. In that sense, everybody in the GBRFL2 is "equal". |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 3rd, 2006, 5:49am Quote:
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2006, 3:50pm on 06/03/06 at 05:49:44, steelkings wrote:
I guess the difference is that out on the site I don't mind it if people "bitch a little", but, in this context, in a FREE premium league, there should be "no bitching at all". That is not to say MISTAKES aren't made and I don't want to be alerted about them a.s.a.p. Quite the contrary! I want you guys sifting through the spreadsheets, being vigilant and letting me know about every uncrossed t and undotted i. But, there should never be a reason to "bitch", per se, in the GBRFL2. Anyway,... fair enough, Todd... :) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2006, 4:03pm on 06/02/06 at 23:19:20, MordecaiCourage wrote:
Boy,... I've been wrestling with 1) how to word this so it's not taken the wrong way and, thus, 2) whether I should even bother pushing it. I've thought, "(Dis)Agreement... when it comes to a rule/the rules OR not being allowed to vote (at least from the get-go) on the rules OR both," but then I realized that that distinction doesn't really answer the question (I think) I'm looking to have answered. ... I guess, when it comes right down to it, Ken, I don't know what you mean by this. ... Let me try this... Do you concede that disagreements, at their core, oftentimes come about because of a lack of understanding or information, sometimes on the part of just one of the parties? (Man, was that an effort to word just right (I think/hope)... :P) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by DirkDiggler on Jun 3rd, 2006, 5:30pm As a GBRFLer.... let me put this discussion into context. There really are not that many issues to vote on in the league. As a matter of fact, there are no rules even up for discussion this year.(yet) Over the years I have been in the GBRFL, there have been rules changes. And there has been lots of discussion around the rules. And since the inception of the GBRFL2, everyone in that league is encouraged to add their input and two cents. The feedback from the GBRFL is always listened to and discussed. Most rules are discussed in the forums here before being put to a vote. But bottom line, at this point, they just don't have a vote. That does not mean that their opinion does not count. Taking it a step further, there have not been major rules changes that really was not decided by a vast majority. Last year for example, week 17 was extended after much discussion. After discussing it, a majority of owners in BOTH leagues thought it was a good idea. The only heated part of that rule was whether the PROBOWL should be included. That was split pretty evenly across both leagues. And to be honest, when put to a vote as to whether the PROBOWL should be included, the vote came to a yes by a close decision. And that decision was highly lobbied for by the commish. Anyway, the point of my rambling is this..... GBRFLers are only going to make rule changes that make sense because they have to live with them. AND, after 15 years of solid play, the rules are pretty much been figured out and there is not much room for change. So, by not voting, you are not missing out on much considering your input is heard. What I will tell you is that whoever gets into the league is very fortunate. It is not often you find a league of this quality as far as owners and system. Not to mention the fun and enjoyment you get from a deep keeper league. You will get to truly know the NFL better than you have ever in the past. You will figure out that drafting Tavarious Jackson of the Vikes would be a great pick this year with about pick 11-15. What other league would Tavarious Jackson go so early? And the fact someone will probably protect him for a few years before he has a chance. Best of luck to you both...... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 3rd, 2006, 5:38pm on 06/03/06 at 16:03:36, StegRock wrote:
Yes I did not completely understand the info. being parlayed. What I am saying is that I do disagree with having no say at all...but I am ok with that. I can live with it...it will not kill me or keep me awake at night. Originally, as read, it sounded like you were saying that any concerns a GBRFL2er might have, especially the newest member, would not be heard, and the player wouldn't even have a chance to express their displeasure about it. Though I know that is not what you wrote....it is what I heard when I read it. My bad. Later posts have since cleared that notion from my thinking. I am cool with it and I understand why there is a concern with allowing just anyone to be a part of rule considerations and league matters. There is a foundation there and I am ok with it. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 3rd, 2006, 5:46pm Just finished my post and twa-la there was Dirk's post. Good explanation..I could have used that a few days ago. ;D Thank you. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 4th, 2006, 1:27am MC, sk, have you guys visited and practiced with the "lineup submission form"? (Rhetorical question as indicated by my use of the "exclamation point" message icon rather than the "question mark". ;)) If not, I HIGHLY suggest that you do and ask any questions you might have about it. You can access it here: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/line-upssubmissionform2.htm. You can practice with it by clicking where it says "Guests Click Here". You can also view dudes' '05 lineups by using the drop-down menu where it says "View the current lineup for..." You can use the same permissions for that as you do for practicing submitting lineups. Enjoy... [smiley=lickinmychops.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 4th, 2006, 7:44am Quote:
It wont let me on. User name Gbrfl and Password guest blows an error. I'm trying both case sensitive and not. I tried this last week and had the same problem. I figured it didnt matter at this point. A little help over here please! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 4th, 2006, 2:46pm sk, works just peachy... User Name is "GBRFL". Password is "Guest". Everything must be capitalized or in lower-case just like that,... just like it indicates... [smiley=shrug.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 4th, 2006, 4:32pm I figued it out! I had the incompitence button depressed and locked. ::) Heres a question. Since I'm submitting my entire roster I gather that the first 2 actual players ( Qb's)that play are what is scored. Example: Steve Mchairlinefracture is my no# 2 qb. 10 min before the game he dies. Does that mean that my 3rd spot guy is the one that now counts for points? Does that remain the same for the running back that comes in on only 3rd down but doesnt touch the ball? I've read a few things that bring me to this conclusion. No stats means the next guy is the one who scores. If this is true how is it that JC was shut out a few times last year. How do you score nothing? |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 4th, 2006, 4:51pm ANOUTHER QUESTION FOR THE GROUP Besides lack of participation and a attitude and demonstration of being a non conformist, what other things would be a problem for you with myself and MC? What kind of player are you not looking for? I'll tell you this much more about me. 1. I may ask a few dumb questions from time to time. (Forever) 2. I may answer sarcastically when the first offer of Bill Parcells for Carson Palmer comes rolling in. But I will answer every time. 3. I may offer what you may think is an unequal trade from time to time and still expect an answer. 4. I do expect to finish in the top 5 every year. Including this one. 5. I do think of all of you as friends.(even though I've never seen you) Even if I lose this position. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by DirkDiggler on Jun 4th, 2006, 6:03pm on 06/04/06 at 16:32:04, steelkings wrote:
You are correct...it is cascading....at QB, RB, and WR. How did he get shut out? You do NOT get stats as points, you get points for the head to head categories. Every category is head to head. So, the opponent may have beaten him in every category, or more likely, the old owner won one or two of the categories, BUT, the defense of the opponent made his team LOSE points, resulting in a zero. (BY the way, DEFENSE is VERY important in this league) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 4th, 2006, 7:58pm on 06/04/06 at 18:03:40, DirkDiggler wrote:
Right... [smiley=bullseye.gif] This is what I was trying to impress on MC when I was "encouraging" him to wrap his brain around this system in and of itself and avoid comparing it to others he's played in (because whoever is chosen will soon find out that he hasn't played in anything like this and that he's got some serious readjusting to do) and wrote... on 06/03/06 at 01:37:46, StegRock wrote:
I HIGHLY suggest going to the "Game Results" page and downloading a spreadsheet and tinkering with and analyzing the hell out of it: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl2/results.htm. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Chumpzilla on Jun 4th, 2006, 9:30pm on 06/04/06 at 19:58:29, StegRock wrote:
I totally agree. Even when I thought I understood the scoring, I truly didn't for several weeks. Bonus point potential in every category and the negatives for defense were very unique for me. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 5th, 2006, 12:02am Question: Where does picking a coach come into play? Is he only important when determining tiebreak decisions? hence: Points Differential of Coach's Team or did I miss something? [smiley=idontknow.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 5th, 2006, 12:27am That's correct... Fairly inconsequential "position". But, if you don't stay on top of it and you lose an "overtime" game because of it, you won't think so... [smiley=scared.gif] By the way, you don't draft your coach in the draft and there is no (more) coach draft. If you want to change up your coach, which you will want to do for this team you'd be taking over, you would just do so Week 1. Every week there are two worst-to-first rounds of free-agency for players and defenses and one extra worst-to-first round of free-agency for coaches. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 5th, 2006, 3:38am on 06/04/06 at 16:51:20, steelkings wrote:
For me,... someone who is going to make my life difficult (for details, continue on)... Quote:
I mean... we're all fallible. I understand. BUT, always try to do your homework first. Between the two GBRFLeague sites and message boards, as long as your patient, you'll find pretty much the answer to almost any question you'll have, especially in the early going when most of your questions will probably be rather rudimentary. The point, if you think it's a question you wouldn't feel comfortable asking "Yahoo!" or "ESPN", e.g., fantasy football "customer support" because you know you are unlikely to get an answer (from those monoliths), don't just come running to me because I seem to be at everybody's beck and call (I digress, fulfilling personalized requests for smiley bees [smiley=bee.gif] in the wee hours of the morning for people; okay,... you can tell that stinger in me is still a little sore ;)). I want to please. That's obvious, I think... hope. I just don't want to be abused. The point is to keep this as low maintenance as possible on me... just out of sheer consideration... and (substantive) appreciation. Quote:
...A commensurately sarcastic answer back atchya is alright, right? ;) Quote:
But, if you don't, you won't go in the tank on us, right? I think everybody expects that, or something along those lines. What ruins a league is when it doesn't happen and dudes stop playing. In this deep keeper league, with worst-to-first free-agency, the final bumper week, etc., dudes' quitting toward the end of a season can REALLY ruin things in a GBRFL set-up, probably even more than you can imagine right now. If you come to, let's say, Week 13, and you've got last place pretty much sewn up, you are going to remain active, submitting lineups and picking up free-agents, right? That, I think, is the greater concern. Quote:
I still need to speak with both you and Ken about your in-services for your new "team reports" pages. During those calls, which I hope we can get out of the way soon, I want to speak with each of you about something related to what you mention here (the latter part). ... Anyway, I think the GBRFL2ers NEED to respond to this... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 5th, 2006, 6:51am Quote:
I kinda picked up on that when you moved to the islands to go to school. [smiley=palmtree.gif] Quote:
Too many people on this board take things people type the wrong way. Too seriously. I'm in this for the fun. If it cant be had then I want no part. I also try and keep it at a playful level. I dont wish to tread on others fun as well. Quote:
Sometimes its alot easier to tweak your team when you are out of the running. Thats the time I may be most active.......Well, that and the very beginning with this team. Quote:
Again, I'm gonna guess at the meaning of that quote. If Ken is to be the groups choice then congrats Ken. I'll still be hanging on the Main board as always. While this is a great opertunity to join you guys, I have the TTMFFL that I have a strong attachment to. No sour grapes in losing this position. I have put serious thought into this. I would have taken my hat out of the ring long ago if I thought it may lead to a change in the way I view the Gridiron. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 5th, 2006, 7:33am on 06/05/06 at 06:51:56, steelkings wrote:
What you explain there, sk, is a VERY TIGHT rope to walk. I take slight offense to your initial statement there although I don't think your message is totally targetted at me. In fact, I think, to some degree, you may be referring to how people often take what I write the wrong way, or at least I hope that is what the case is. On the other hand, I am known for my "serious" side, so... :-/ The board is by and large a reflection of its owner,... me. "Seriousness" is very... relative. I love jokes. I can joke with the best. ... Trust me! But, it's not all "fun and games" with me, and if it were to ever become so, I would pack it in. Maybe "seriously", at times, is "fun" for others. To really avoid stepping on people's toes and treading on their fun, it is NOT best to just be constantly playful,... but rather flexible, sometimes serious, sometimes jokey,... and sometimes invisible. When someone wants to be (a bit) serious, playfulness can be offputting to him and ultimately treading on his fun. You say you ultimately really like the site. I believe you. From what I remember of your history here, as you told me, you left kind of thinking it was "too" serious, only to return because you came to appreciate the organization and discussion such a "serious" attitude toward running the place made for. [smiley=shrug.gif] Quote:
There was nothing really to guess at there. Guessing at it actually takes it in the wrong direction. It just says what it says. There is just something I want to pose to each of you that I brought up with the GBRFL2ers ahead of time. It just so happens that both of you are dudes I need to speak [smiley=phone.gif] with regarding the team reports, so I'd rather let yous know (the good news) when we talk instead of having to type it. I'd also just rather have the joy of telling yous. That's all. Quote:
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Philly on Jun 5th, 2006, 10:57am on 06/04/06 at 16:51:20, steelkings wrote:
I think the most important aspect of a new owner (from my point of view) is activity! (Being a non-comformist is fine and dandy in my mind, even if I tend towards the conformist side in most things.) As for your questions: 1. Ask away! We were all new to this (confusing) format at one time too (and still have problems from time to time). Feel free to ask anything on the GBRFL2 boards and you probably shouldn't expect any abuse. We'll even forego the standard "Read the Rules!" response for quite some time. 2. Just respond to trade offers. If an offer is ridiculous, then a sarcastic response is more than justified. My biggest bone to pick with the former owner of this team was that he rarely responded to my trade requests, and when he did, he usually said he liked his team the way it was. [smiley=slap.gif] 3. Expect a sarcastic offer if we feel it isn't equitable. ;) 4. You keep believing that. [smiley=doseofreality.gif] 5. It's going to be a tough decision because you and Ken are definitely guys we'd like to have around, but I'm glad to hear you're cool with everything if it doesn't go your way. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by BarnabyWilde on Jun 5th, 2006, 1:58pm I totally agree with Jeff here. This is coming down to a tough decision. I think both you guys are great candidates for the spot. I think you both are up to the challenge of improving this team and will make it a competitive team sooner, rather than later. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 5th, 2006, 2:24pm Quote:
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Ive matured alot within this site since the days of arguing with you over Dominic Davis and or refering to you as the Dennis Miller type who forces football fans to carry a Thesaurus :o. Weve come a long way in terms of mutual respect. :-* |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 5th, 2006, 3:15pm GBRFL2ers...I am fine with whatever direction you decide to go. As mentioned in an earlier post, I would cheer on sk if he's the man. He is a bit more active on the site than I am so maybe that translates into more participation in the GBRFL2 too. [smiley=idontknow.gif] Like sk, I am staying put regardless of the outcome. I never even anticipated, or sought out ownership in a league here, so when that opportunity arose it was just icing on my "gridiron" cake. What I do know is that I enjoy putting together team reports for this site. It appeals to the "author in me" to try and put out an accurate and entertaining report. I am content in that...I would not take a dismissal as rejection or even personnally. I too, feel a connection with the main contributors here on the gridiron. Most of what is written and suggested by you all here in this forum, is similar to, and sometimes dead on with my own thinking process. [smiley=footballsmiley.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 5th, 2006, 3:30pm Something to add to the previous rounds of discussion. I am very much like Todd in the fact that I love to joke around alot. It is this element that draws me to post many times...I like dishing out some fun and I like getting it shoveled back. I am of the opinion that if you are not getting dumped on (in the spirit of humor), then you are an outsider and not really liked by your peers! At the firehouse, we are constantly pranking and dogging each other because we are "brothers". The guys who do not get pranked and/or dogged are on the outside. They are there because they have isolated themselves from the "camaraderie". Their loss. I do understand Steg that when you are trying to be serious and someone is perpetually playing it can be annoying and sometimes outright disrespectfull. But...if you are getting dogged by me it's cause I love ya'! on 06/05/06 at 14:24:49, steelkings wrote:
Now that's funny!!!!!!!!! I don't care who you are!! Even if at the time it was spoken it was malicious......it's certainly funny now ;D and might I add this...the thing that makes a good "dogging" so funny is that there is always a hint of truth in the comment. Does that sting a bit..? If it does then you need to chill a bit and laugh at yourself...hey we're all laughing at you so you may as well join us! ;D |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 5th, 2006, 6:26pm This is going to be bruuuuutal!!! That's why I can't wait to speak with you both... [smiley=twothumbsup.gif] on 06/05/06 at 15:30:43, MordecaiCourage wrote:
AGREED! And, I think... hope you(s) know I (by and large) do... To be honest, I think I take things MUCH better than people give me credit for. It's just that when I want to have a more serious discussion about something, the "professional" philosopher in me tends to come out. Regarding sk's referring to me as Dennis Miller, he was just pointing out that that is what he did. I don't believe I ever took offense to that, per se. In fact, as per my posts on the "politics" thread on "the Sidelines" and elsewhere, including here, http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=58;action=display;num=1068119752;start=185, I LOVE Dennis Miller. The problem is... I take it as a complement... ;D Politically, he's one of the two guys I am most in sync with, the other being Bill Bennett (Ph.D. PHILOSOPHY, American University). (I also really like O'Reilly, Russert, and Scarborough, to name a few.) ... Anyway, BACK to the task at hand... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Tony_O on Jun 5th, 2006, 6:48pm Hey st, Don Shula has really gone down hill(picture). |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by PrimeTime on Jun 5th, 2006, 10:33pm on 06/05/06 at 18:48:50, Tony_O wrote:
Thats Shula ? [smiley=jawdroppin.gif] I thought it was the Unibomber without his beard! ;D |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 5th, 2006, 10:48pm on 06/05/06 at 18:48:50, Tony_O wrote:
I think that's Blanda, not Shula!!! :o |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Tony_O on Jun 6th, 2006, 12:53am on 06/04/06 at 16:51:20, steelkings wrote:
I think more than anything, we(if I can speak for the group) don't want someone going through the motions. Whether it's week 2 or 15. This is a deep keeper league so every week and every free agent pick-up has the potential to help your team this year or next. Responding to trade offers should be considered mandatory in my book. Blow the owner up if it's ridiculous, counter, or accept. Just do something. As far as being in the top 5 every year,(which I have ;D ) it takes changing the way you look at your line-ups, looking further down an NFL teams roster, and measuring the potential future young players might have. Which ever one of you is selected and I think both of you seem very worthy, your participation, performance, and character are going to be exposed because of the nature of this league. Do yourself and the other owners a favor, act like it means something to you! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 6th, 2006, 5:30am Just a point of clarification regarding sk's avatar there,... "our hero" isn't so much that old dude [smiley=wiseman.gif] as this one... [smiley=helmethead.gif] http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/1998ProFootballWeeklyArticledeclaringGeorgeBlandaBestFantasyPlayerofAll-time.htm. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees Post by Philly on Jun 6th, 2006, 2:37pm on 06/05/06 at 00:27:35, StegRock wrote:
I know the past couple years we have had a coach round at the conclusion of our draft. Basically, we went through the draft order and each person had the opportunity to either "draft" an unclaimed coach or pass (keep their current coach). Has this changed? Have we been doing something outside the rules with this? |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 6th, 2006, 4:45pm To keep it simple, since it is such an off-the-beaten-track component of your roster and many dudes just want their same coaches, we changed it last year. Two years ago, you would have done what you said, but, as per last year's GBRFL2 draft thread, you guy's didn't last year. I do remember there being some "funkiness" with coaches in the deuce at the beginning of last year. In any event, just forget tagging the "coach round" on this year and deal with it as I state herein during Week 1 free-agency. It's really six of one, half dozen of the other... The only minor difference is that Week 1 free-agency goes unaffected by the lottery. It just goes worst-to-first from the prior season. Anyway... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 6th, 2006, 4:56pm on 06/04/06 at 01:27:38, StegRock wrote:
MC, sk, neither of you have gone in there and given it a test ride... I don't see any new lineups submitted. Besides being something worthwhile for you guys to play around with, get accustomed to and perhaps jet some questions back at us about (I think, by just filling out a lineup card, you'll gain great insight into the mechanics of the league), since I process this stuff, I'd really like to see how each of you submits a lineup. You can use fictitious rosters... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 6th, 2006, 6:02pm Been busy with all-stars in little league during the day....I have seen it...even started to tweak a roster.....but just ran out of steam in the late hours and had to crash. I'll make an attempt tonight. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Update: Steg did you see my roster submission? |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Walker Boh on Jun 6th, 2006, 9:10pm As everyone else has said before me, PARTICIPATION is the most important element. I think you've both shown that you genuinely want to be a part of the GBRFL2, I just hope you realize how much "work" it can actually be. I'm not sure if you've played in deep keeper leagues before, but it's a whole new ballgame. In other leagues, 3rd string QB's and 4th string RB's are worthless, but in the GBRFL2, they're the FUTURE. Believe me when I say that this format is MUCH different than anything you've ever played, and it will take you a long time to fully grasp. This will be our 4th season, and I still have much to learn. That being said, it's also the BEST league I've ever been in. I actually feel like a real GM and take pride in my team and the members of our league. This isn't some Yahoo league with complete strangers that you'll never play with again. The same guys will be here season after season competing for the ultimate glory. Do you have what it takes? Are you going to be here week after week even if your team is out of it? Can you sacrifice your pride this season or the next three in order to build a competitive team in the long run? If so, I welcome your challenge. Good luck. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 6th, 2006, 9:25pm on 06/06/06 at 21:10:37, Walker Boh wrote:
I am UP for this. I have not been in a league quite like this one...admittedly...but, I am ready to give it a run and crank it up!!! YOU GUYS ARE GETTING ME STOKED [smiley=booya.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by The Juror on Jun 7th, 2006, 3:43pm WalkerB is so right. It is something that really keeps you interested with Football for 12 months out of the year and not just during the season. I haven't given the input or 100% effort that I did my first year and my team and record has fully reflected that and its something that I am looking to change in 2006. All of the guys I have dealt with are great and if not for a seat next to a "chatty, football minded" individual awating jury duty, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to partake in the Duece!! Good Luck!! My question is what would you guys trade for Jimmy Smith?? [smiley=sinister.gif] Just kidding!! Keith "The Juror" |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by captainpurple on Jun 7th, 2006, 10:03pm on 06/07/06 at 15:43:08, The Juror wrote:
How 'bout a TE with huge upside! Get him off his crotchrocket long enough, and get Cleveland to put him on the roster, and he's yours! ;D I'm going to add my bit of emphasis to the PARTICIPATION sentiment. This is a 12 month league!! Trades offers are happening all year. Owners need to visit their PMs and the board 1x a week minimum, to be fair to other owners. You guys have shown willingness and eagerness to do just that, so I'm not preaching, just excited to have another owner excited about the leagues. Lastly, don't underestimate all the "you don't know what you don't know" statements regarding the scoring. The defenses importance really suprised me. Take a CLOSE look at the scoring spreadsheet, and think of this scenario: My QBs were Brad Johnson & Kurt Warner for much of last year, and they won their matchup A LOT! Why? Yards and no INTs. I didn't get TDs for BJ at all, but he didn't throw picks, and Warner got me enough TDs that I could push or win that matchup. You don't need stat monsters as much as you need consistent play from ALL your starters. Defensively your looking at a 60 point swing if you go to the extreme (win every bonus vs. lose every one). I can think of 4 or more games where I had the matchup b/4 defense! GOOD LUCK, TO THE WINNER! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 9th, 2006, 2:29am on 06/07/06 at 22:03:28, captainpurple wrote:
I believe Todd and I are both 12 month guys. We both post and contribute to the gridiron consistently in the off season as well as during the height of the NFL season. [smiley=hellyeafunny.gif] I am confident that either of us can fit the bill you're looking for. I know you guys believe this, or you wouldn't have nominated us. Of course there will be a learning curve, [smiley=doh.gif] but I believe (just as sk posted earlier) that either of us could "hold our own". [smiley=boxer.gif] Not to worry GBRFLers, (I believe I can speak for sk here) the chosen one will participate! Well looky there....if you happen to read this before I post again.....My post number matches my member number...the big 390.... And hey look Steg [smiley=palmtree.gif] put my team correspondent info. under my name. ......I must be tired, good night [smiley=tired.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 9th, 2006, 6:44am That's funny, MC, that you bring the thing about your post count and member number up... I too did take note of that when I went into your profile yesterday to add the team correspondent info and you were sitting at 389. My parents always said to always be aware of your surroundings... ... Anyway, speaking of team reports, I still haven't spoken to either of you regarding the "Senior Correspondent" set-up,... so... I'll let the cat [smiley=pussycat.gif] out of the bag regarding the "good news" I have for you both and an option the two of you have... In one of the first e-mails I had sent out to the GBRFL2ers regarding nominations here, I stated that I would probably offer the loser(s) of the vote a GREAT parting gift,... a pass into the CBFL. It is very unlike the GBRFLeagues in that it is a totally hands-off league once the draft is over, but it is still one of the "featured" leagues of the site, and it is yet another fun and very unique fantasy experience. So, neither of you will walk away a loser here. Here's the twist, though, and where you two have an option... I will NOT, at least not until after a reasonably thorough search for other deserving participants, offer the winner of this vote a spot in the CBFL. ON THE OTHER HAND, there is one GBRFL2 owner I am having growing concerns about. Jeremy Miller a.k.a. bgsgfan has not been around for quite some time and, furthermore, I don't have any personal contact information for him. The phone number and Yahoo! e-mail address we have for him don't work, and I am pretty sure he is not picking up the e-mail sent to his @FantasyFootballer.com e-mail address. I do also kind of know that he is going through a "transitional" period in his life. From what I gather, it is for the good, but it seems to be a turn-around that is consuming his time. I really just hope he is okay. Mind you, I wish him ONLY and ALL the best, and all of the aforementioned having been said, he has been a key piece in "the Gridiron" puzzle. He was one of our founding members. He participates in most of the activities on the site. He is our Steelers correspondent. He is a friend, and he has MORE than earned my loyalty. So, I plan to be ABUNDANTLY patient with him and will wait for him until the last possible moment. That said, all things considered here, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't quite concerned about his making it back in time. And, if he doesn't, I will offer his team to the guy who loses this vote. But, mind you, GBRFL teams do NOT come available often,... and I wouldn't necessarily bank on this one becoming so... You are only assured of getting in once you're in. But,... there does seem to be a "but" here this year... SO, while the winner of this vote is guaranteed a spot in the GBRFL2, it will be VERY unlikely he will also get a spot in the CBFL while, on the other hand, the loser of this vote is guaranteed a spot in the CBFL, he, I think, has a very real, clear-cut, albeit outside, chance of also finding himself in the GBRFL2, and, mind you, with a MUCH better team!!! HERE'S THE DEAL... Since you both have earned my, and probably most everybody's, vote here, if the two of you would like to head this vote off at the pass and make an agreement as to who will take what, GO FOR IT, and make your announcement here! Don't get me wrong... We'll put this thing to a vote if that's what yous want... BUT, wouldn't it be cool if you guys just settled on something you both were amenable to? [smiley=twothumbsup.gif] Again, what you'd be looking to come to an agreement about is who is to get this shot at the GBRFL2, taking over Jimmy Carver's team, and who gets the automatic bid in the CBFL. Information on the CBFL can be found on the CBFL board, http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=54, and at the CBFL site, http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cbfl/. Put your heads together and tell us what you two come up with!!! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 9th, 2006, 11:35pm Sent a [smiley=pm.gif] to sk...I am letting him have what he wants, I'll take whatever deal is left over. I'll enjoy whatever opportunity I get. Thanks for the offer Steg...very cool! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 11th, 2006, 7:57am Sorry peeps, Ive been away for a few days. Please allow me to digest this for a few hours. I'll chat with Mc and let you know. http://www.littleleague.org/common/bbsblicense.gif Do something positive for people around you |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by steelkings on Jun 11th, 2006, 9:10am Lets put this to bed. Below is Kens PM to me. Quote:
After some thought, most of which was done on days previous, Ive made the following realizations. The best case senerio is that Jeremy turns up ok. He is definatly a valuble member of this site. With that said, I am a huge Steeler fan as well as an Indianapolis resident. The big prize is out there dangling like a 100 dollar bill on the end of fishing line waiting to be yanked away. The big prize is one I would want over entry to both FF leagues. That being the Steeler Report. By far prize no# 1. The GBRFL2 is also an intriging part of this site. Jeremys team is stocked full of Steelers and is definatly in much better shape. With that said my choice is to roll the dice and see what happens with Jeremy. I'll take the CBFL spot and root for Ken to kick your asses in the GBRFL2! [smiley=booya.gif] I really hope that Jeremy comes flying in last minute like Randy Quaid In Independence day! "Sorry Mr. Stegrock, I got hung up back there!" http://www.bigheadsfathouse.com/images/design_300/shitter_design_grey.gif Quote:
Not that Im saying that Jeremy's Transition is the Randy Quaid program at the Betty ford clinic! ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 11th, 2006, 4:46pm sk,... that's STAND-UP!!! MC,... can you confirm that this meets your approval??? |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 11th, 2006, 9:08pm on 06/11/06 at 16:46:19, StegRock wrote:
Absolutely.......I wanted to give sk the 1st shot at whatever he wanted...I confirm that he has chosen the latter offer and I will graciously accept the franchise and the task at hand. I will be heavily involved in this league and will do my best to turn this ship upright! Count on me GBRFL2ers to give it 110%. Even if I'm 1 and 10, I will be there. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Jun 12th, 2006, 7:06am GREAT... Are the GBRFL2ers all cool with this? Any qualms... you may want to private message or e-mail me... I'm thinking not, though... |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by BarnabyWilde on Jun 12th, 2006, 8:04am I am very cool wit dat!! Welcome MC!! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Philly on Jun 12th, 2006, 9:12am Hmm... since there wasn't any sort of vote on this despite the discussion, I think that the new owner, Ken (welcome!), should have to pay a penalty of sorts for such an easy entry into the Deuce. I'll accept his first round draft pick as penance and everything will be OK! ;) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 12th, 2006, 9:54am on 06/12/06 at 09:12:12, Philly wrote:
Agreed..and I'll go ahead and pick him for you.....hmmmmm let's see........with his first round pick, MC selects: 120 lb. debate team captain out of JF Kennedy High School ..........Billy Nobody . Congrats on your new pick!!! (I heard he was a hell of a water boy!! Never mixes water with the gatorade like other rookies would do) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Tony_O on Jun 12th, 2006, 5:23pm Welcome to the league MC! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Walker Boh on Jun 12th, 2006, 7:16pm Yo MC, welcome to the GBRFL2! [smiley=cheers.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 12th, 2006, 10:34pm First off..thanks for the welcome. I can't wait to get started here. Let me say to you all that I will consider any and all trade offers submitted to me. But, before I do so, I will have to completely understand the lay of the land before I'll pull the trigger on anything. I need to absorb and digest this format a little more before I'm comfortable giving anything up. I still need to figure out the protection spot business and a few other quirks. Question If I understand it correctly, each team has 12 spots to protect. Any team can trade away any number of those protected spots for players, draft picks, free agents, etc. If I am correct here, then is this a possible scenario? I trade a protection spot to team "A" for a player. Does this now mean that I can only protect 11 players and team "A" can now protect 13? |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Tony_O on Jun 12th, 2006, 11:08pm That is correct MC. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by The Juror on Jun 13th, 2006, 10:39am Welcome Aboard and Good Luck!! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 17th, 2006, 3:23pm Another question about the protection spots...hypothetical question: I trade a protection spot and now can only protect 11. Does that carry over to next season? Am I only able to protect 11 next year as well or does it go back to a dozen? Somebody plug me in, I'm ready to dive in!! ;D I am just trying to decide if I'm going to make my climb out of the GBRFL2 cellar as the Smack Down Clowns, the Stormin' Mormons, or the H Town Heroes, which incidently are the three keeper league teams that I've pulled out of similar situations!! Or in honor of Jimmy, maybe the Revenge Avengers, because I will claim revenge, and avenge his Spudville Mashers! So look out...my boys mean business! ;) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Tony_O on Jun 17th, 2006, 3:37pm The following year your team would reset to 12 keepers. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 17th, 2006, 3:40pm OK ..thanks Tony, that makes trading a spot or two alot more palatable :) |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Aug 18th, 2006, 4:33pm Fellas, I'd like to take a moment here to officially [smiley=welcome.gif] steelkings a.k.a. Todd Webster into the GBRFL2. From one Steeler [smiley=towelwave.gif] fan to another, Todd takes over Jeremy's team. [smiley=wave.gif] Regarding Jeremy, I think we've all known for months now that it was going to come to this. I wanted to give Jeremy every benefit of the doubt before making any moves. Never have heard from him. I hope he's okay and wish him the best. I hope he turns back up on "the Gridiron" someday. Unfortunately, though, we have to move on. [smiley=wavinbye.gif] Get ready to have your fantasy football minds blown, Ken, Todd... This will be a blast... You will better understand my fanaticism... [smiley=havinablast.gif] and, well, my "somewhat"... [smiley=swollenhead.gif] A GBRFL-style league, if you open yourself to it (and not try to "force it"), [smiley=zenmaster.gif] hones your understanding of the "fantasy football perspective". You should come to develop keener discernment as to what matters and what doesn't and how, then, to cut to the chase and develop a winning fantasy team. Trust me on this one... When you can learn to "play (in)" the GBRFL system, all others will seem "easier". [smiley=yes.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Aug 18th, 2006, 6:00pm What a croc!!! [smiley=pissed.gif] Fall right into a decent team!! [smiley=nono.gif] You Punk !! [smiley=punk.gif] Well..enjoy not having to live with the knowledge that you are going to finish last!! [smiley=bawling.gif] P.S. really... congrats my brother!! |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by MordecaiCourage on Aug 18th, 2006, 6:02pm ;D |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by Walker Boh on Aug 19th, 2006, 1:40am Welcome to the league, steelkings. [smiley=cheers.gif] |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by bgsgfan on Aug 20th, 2006, 10:26pm Todd - please take care of my babies (the report and the team). I have faith that you will give them the attention they deserve. Guys... I miss yenz and hopefully will be stopping in to visit from time to time this year. As far as running any teams or having anything closely resembling responsibility, I am done (this year at least). Both new guys - I love this format! I know it is odd to hear that from a deserter, but color me converted. When I get back to playing FF, I will have to find a way to get in a GBRFL-style league. The problem is that there is only 1 place in the world to find it. |
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Title: Re: Q-n-A and Campaign thread for Nominees for ope Post by StegRock on Aug 20th, 2006, 10:33pm Jer,... [smiley=pm.gif] on 08/20/06 at 22:26:02, bgsgfan wrote:
GBRFL3, baby, in '07!!! [smiley=woohoo.gif] [smiley=welcome.gif] back!!! [smiley=havinablast.gif] |
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