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Title: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Jul 31st, 2003, 11:30pm Well, guys, the GBRFL2 has finally arrived! [smiley=havinablast.gif] I said yesterday that I would have this up by tomorrow and it looks like I am just going to make it under the wire. :D PLEASE read this thoroughly if you are genuinely interested, which is what you should do if you are. [smiley=zenmaster.gif] Whether or not you join or are interested, reading this will be a learning experience in fantasy football philosophy, in any case. I am going to take this opportunity to introduce the league and answer some of the questions that had been raised on the "Looking for a league" thread, particularly those regarding the scoring format, which, again, can be viewed at the Scoring page, http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/scoring.htm, and can be extrapolated by way of a spreadsheet I have made available to you all on-line at: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/spreadsheets/Week15-3.xls. The GBRFL scoring/game format is (oxymoronically, as it was implied by one of our former members, a jackass) "head-to-head rotisserie-style", vis-a-vis "fantasy points" head-to-head or otherwise, in that the two teams in a game compete for a fixed amount of category-based points, along with fixed bonus levels. Fixed points are not just a, or what amounts to a, sum total of your stats or whatever proportions thereof like what a fantasy points system produces. The GBRFL system requires more of a "team effort", so to speak, in that the impact of a "freak" MONSTER performance is mitigated, at least as compared to its affect in a fantasy points system. Okay, enough sales pitch! Here is how the enigmatic, but actually rather straightforward and simple, GBRFL "head-to-head, roto-style" system works... Let's use QB's, of which you start two, as our example - Let's say Team A is playing Team B - It is Week 15 (2002); Team A has Kerry Collins and Trent Green; Team B has Peyton Manning and Mark Brunell; Stats are as follows - Team A Kerry Collins 13-for-27 / 190 yards / 0 TD's / 0 Int's / 2 Rushes / -1 Yards / 0 TD's Trent Green 18-for-42 / 310 / 2 / 0 / 2 / 9 / 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Team B Mark Brunell 19-for-28 / 223 / 3 / 0 / 3 / 7 / 0 Peyton Manning 20-for-34 / 277 / 2 / 1 / 6 / 24 / 0 Neither team had any other pass attempts from any other position players. In this case, Team A has a 44.9% Completion Percentage, 500 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TD's, and 0 Int's; Team B has a 62.9% Completion Percentage, 500 Passing Yards, 5 Passing TD's, and 1 Int. So (as per the chart on the "Scoring" page linked to above), the score is... Team A - 2 = the (2 pt.) "head-to-head" category Fewer Int's Team B - 10 = the "head-to-head" categories Passing TD's (6 pts.) and Completion % (2 pts.) and the (2 pt.) "bonus" category for Completion % >/= 60.0% The (6 pt.) "head-to-head" category Passing Yards was (unbelievably) tied 500 to 500, and neither of the "bonus" categories for Passing Yards >/= 550 (2 pts.) or Passing TD's >/= 6 (2 pts.) were achieved. Of note, "bonus" points are awarded irrespective of the winner of the according "head-to-head" category, e.g., if one team had 7 TD's passing and the other 6, both teams would receive the 2 pt. bonus for "Passing TD's >/= 6"; the team with 7 would win the 6 "head-to-head" pts. The rushing stats and any others, like if they happened to catch a pass or kick a field goal, of these QB's would be awarded in the respective categorical area: Rushing, Receiving, Kicking, and "2 pt. Conversions" and "Fumbles Lost" (a newly added category for 2003) are awarded on a cumulative basis (again, see the "Scoring" page for details). All positions, QB, RB, RC (that is "Receiver", including both WR's and TE's), PK, and DU (that is "Defensive Unit" and special teams) are awarded points according to the points categories, Passing, Rushing, Receiving, Kicking, Cumulative Offense ("2 pt. Conversions" and the newly added "Fumbles Lost"), and Defense/Special Teams, in the same pattern as the example above for Passing. Again, given this explanation, if you NOW look at the "Scoring" page and the spreadsheet linked to above, you should be able to grok it. In any event, quite frankly speaking, if you are not willing to take the time to do some figuring out here on your own, THIS LEAGUE IS PROBABLY NOT FOR YOU. It's kind of a "proof in the pudding" type thing. [smiley=zenmaster.gif] Moving right along, given this type of system, you can see how the value of "rushing" QB's like Michael Vick is accounted for MUCH more appropriately. In such a system, you are not put in the "matter-of-fact" situation of rooting for your QB to rush rather than pass (as we discussed on the "Looking for a league" thread). As a "matter of fact", he actually needs to take care of his primary "duties/function" as a passer first. The rushing is a nice bonus, but you don't want to lose the passing categories at that expense. You can also see how a HUGE MONSTER week is not necessarily going to make you unbeatable. It may allow you to dominate one category, but you still have to deal with ALL the others. Also, this "rotisserie-type" set-up permits categories based on averages and percentages like "% of Completions", "Yards-per-Rush", and "Yards-per-Reception", which are VERY important, to be readily incorporated, unlike a fantasy points system. One other note, though RB's, like in most fantasy leagues, are VERY valuable, especially since you have to start THREE in the GBRFL, and this will probably be a 10-team league, there are actually more points available in the "Receiving" category area and you have to start TWO QB's. Point being, the three main positions, QB, RB and RC, are a little more equally valued in the GBRFL system, a system which, by the way, actually dates back to the 80's. On that last note, back to some general stuff, let's organize our perception/understanding of fantasy football leagues of today. They are predominantly, basically always, "fantasy points" leagues; under that overlying blanket, there are "head-to-head" leagues and "cumulative points" leagues; then, beyond that, there are "TD-only" and "total performance" leagues. For example, the CBFL is a "fantasy points (obviously), cumulative points, total performance" league, probably the second-most prevalent kind of league these days. WHEREAS, with the GBRFL, you have to think "out of the box" as it is NOT a "fantasy points" league. Its "rotisserie-ishness" [smiley=awwgee.gif] presents a further challenge to GBRFLers. Next, back to a few other GBRFL specifics worthy of note,
FINALLY, for some general things that should be understood by those interested in making the plunge:
Again, EVERYTHING should be able to be answered either herein or at the site. So, visit the site; read through this post with due scrutiny; use your noggin, and PLEASE try to keep the individual questions to a minimum. They REALLY slow up progress. Doing that, in and of itself, illustrates your commitment to and interest in joining the GBRFL2! [smiley=zenmaster.gif] And, there ya's have it, finally! I hope it was, is and will be worth the wait. :whew: :P [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Jul 31st, 2003, 11:52pm Hell yeah! I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Thanks for laying all the groundwork Steg, you are the man! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] I'll be doing a lot of "studying" this wekend and I'm going to figure out exactly how everything works. I will help the league in any way I can. You need a commissioner? I'll do it. You want a scorekeeper? I'm on it. I can't wait to get this thing started! Thanks again. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 1st, 2003, 12:53am As mentioned before... I'm in. How/when are we going to do this draft? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 1st, 2003, 2:04am I am in as well... |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by bgsgfan on Aug 1st, 2003, 6:55am I am in... as long as I will be able to do the timing of the draft. I did not see anything above that talked about the timing of the draft (both in the sense of when and how). |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 1st, 2003, 8:42am Question... The Head Coach... is he ONLY used in the event of the first tiebreaker? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 1st, 2003, 11:02am on 08/01/03 at 08:42:05, Philly wrote:
You got it! Only as a tie breaker!!! As a member of the ORIGINAL GBRFL, I would be happy to answer any questions, shed any insight, or help with strategy. (I must admit, I have been in the league 3 years and still haven't won, or even come close. BUT, I have turned the inherited team I got and in now on the verge of breakout.) |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 1st, 2003, 12:47pm I am in as well and I look forward to getting this started and to know you guys!! The Juror!! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 1st, 2003, 4:24pm on 08/01/03 at 00:53:11, Philly wrote:
As for the how, after we get all the participants "well" established, I will open up a GBRFL2 board in the "Associated Leagues" section. The draft will be conducted on-line there, similar to the CBFL one, e.g. As for the when, that will be up to you guys. You guys can decide that amongst yourselves irrespective of me as I will not be drafting. That's ALL you! on 08/01/03 at 08:42:05, Philly wrote:
Also, you don't "draft" your "Head Coach" during the regular rounds. It's done afterwards in a "special" way. Not very important now! To be continued... ... So, let's start getting the list here together. Based on e-mails I have received and posts herein, the DEFINITES thus far are: Walker Boh - Jamie Philly - Jeff BarnabyWilde - Jim bgsgfan - Jeremy The Juror - Keith Therefore, at this point, there are, "officially" at least, still 5 SPOTS open. Out of respect for time here, as people need to organize their Augusts, I am sure, I am going to go ahead and send a second wave of e-mails right now to some others who have either expressed specific interest in the GBRFL2 or deserve an invitation based on their participation here. After that, if need be, I will open it up to the general population on "the Gridiron". Regarding the guys getting these e-mails, I will still give special consideration to the guys who were on the short list for the first e-mail, but I would say it's pretty much first-come-first-serve at this point regarding the guys getting these e-mails. So, if you want in, PLEASE express your interest ONE MORE TIME HERE! Thank you! [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 1st, 2003, 4:30pm The verdict is in.....The Juror is on board. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 1st, 2003, 7:03pm on 08/01/03 at 11:02:34, DirkDiggler wrote:
Yea, after finishing 9th out of 10 teams last year, the worst that "franchise" has ever finished. Thank God for "expansion Doug", right? [smiley=tonguin.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 1st, 2003, 7:29pm Who are the nine runner ups in this thing? :P |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 1st, 2003, 7:49pm Updated member list... Walker Boh - Jamie Philly - Jeff BarnabyWilde - Jim bgsgfan - Jeremy The Juror - Keith FourTwoOh - Kirk Now, could we get a guy with a name NOT beginning with a J er K? ;D FOUR SPOTS LEFT! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 1st, 2003, 8:42pm on 08/01/03 at 19:03:33, StegRock wrote:
Yep.....and even HE beat me. Ugh....last year was a rough year!! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Tony_O on Aug 1st, 2003, 10:27pm Well since my name is Tony...........and it doesn't start with a "j" or a "k"..........I guess i'm in! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 1st, 2003, 10:59pm on 08/01/03 at 16:24:10, StegRock wrote:
Doh! I must've missed that in the rules. Sorry... I'll read them again, more carefully this time. [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 1st, 2003, 11:33pm on 08/01/03 at 22:59:15, Philly wrote:
Don't waste your time! I'm pretty sure it's not there. It's just passed-down tradition! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BeerNfootball on Aug 2nd, 2003, 3:01pm Sup all! i've been a little busy the last day or so- [smiley=alcoholic.gif]-but I am definitely in! sounds cool |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 3rd, 2003, 3:01pm If a rb/rc throws 1 pass in a given game and it is complete, does he score the 2 point bonus for => 60% completion bonus? Or is his completion, or incompletion fo that matter, factored in as a cummlativestat with the qb's? Thanks |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 3rd, 2003, 3:53pm KJ 76 is out of commishion in Spain........wonder when he comes back. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 3rd, 2003, 5:02pm on 08/03/03 at 15:01:05, FourTwoOh wrote:
Yes! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 4th, 2003, 11:28am on 08/03/03 at 15:53:39, DirkDiggler wrote:
I think he comes back on the 28th of August, so if we're drafting before then, he won't be able to participate. Which reminds me, I need to see who is missing from his league and search for replacements there too. :P |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 4th, 2003, 12:18pm Updated member list... Walker Boh - Jamie Philly - Jeff BarnabyWilde - Jim bgsgfan - Jeremy The Juror - Keith FourTwoOh - Kirk Tony_O - Tony Now, we got J's, K's, and this "O(h)" thing goin' on! :-X At any rate,... ONLY THREE SPOTS LEFT! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 4th, 2003, 8:01pm I'm in [smiley=guitar.gif] [smiley=guitar.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif]and I'm ready to rock! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 4th, 2003, 8:45pm Updated member list... Walker Boh - Jamie Philly - Jeff BarnabyWilde - Jim bgsgfan - Jeremy The Juror - Keith FourTwoOh - Kirk Tony_O - Tony Primetime - Gene ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! Also of note, we just conducted our re-stocking draft for '03 this past weekend and the GBRFL site has been updated accordingly. The site is located at: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/. You may want to check out the "Rosters", "Transactions" and "2003 Draft" pages to further get a feel for things. The "2003 Draft" page is available via the "Transactions" page. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 4th, 2003, 10:50pm on 08/04/03 at 20:45:53, StegRock wrote:
My eyes get a little narrow from time to time, but I'll be darned if I can find the 2003 draft info. Help a macrame challenged [smiley=hippy.gif] out? ;D |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 4th, 2003, 10:51pm on 08/04/03 at 22:50:07, FourTwoOh wrote:
Maybe if I read the second sentence as well. Doh! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by merillon on Aug 4th, 2003, 11:26pm I'd love to join, too. My email is merillon@hotmail.com and my name is David. I think this may be the first time that my name put me in a minority. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2003, 1:05pm Updated member list... Walker Boh - Jamie Philly - Jeff BarnabyWilde - Jim bgsgfan - Jeremy The Juror - Keith FourTwoOh - Kirk Tony_O - Tony Primetime - Gene merillon - David OFFICIALLY ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT! To get further aquainted with the commitment this is going to require, PLEASE see the first post of this thread: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=56;action=display;num=1059708627. To further familiarize yourself with the league set-up, go to the "original GBRFL" site located at: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/. [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 10th, 2003, 12:10pm ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT, BOYZ! Who's takin' it? Please do read through the thread/materials first, though, before signing on for this. This league will be a featured league of this site and will require a fairly significant commitment! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by bgsgfan on Aug 10th, 2003, 9:29pm I just wanted to let you guys know my schedule. When I work, I leave home at 7:30 AM and get back at 11 PM - so I am going to have to leave proxy lists (with Steg if that is ok). Here are my days off in August: 12, 14, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28. I already have live drafts on the 18th and 28th. During the draft, I will be able to check things when I get home at night and before I leave in the morning. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 11th, 2003, 2:02am Regarding the last spot, had there been any word of interest out of KJ76? If so, is a draft date after the 28th out of the question? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 11th, 2003, 11:01pm So, when is a good draft day? Do you want to do it in one day, or online on the board like we did the CBFL? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 12th, 2003, 12:46am We may need to do it over a couple of days due to different work schedules. I can access the site from work so I would be able to draft a few rounds during the day. Can we start drafting on the message board and then maybe find a few hours when everyone can log on and finish? I am off Aug 18th and 19th. I could, maybe, take off another day if need be. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Tony_O on Aug 12th, 2003, 9:31am We need to find a 10th team before we start worrying about when to draft! ;) |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 12th, 2003, 12:14pm I disagree. I don't have any doubt that someone will step up and fill the league. But, I think the other nine of us should start at least throwing around ideas/dates for the draft... |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 12th, 2003, 12:57pm Evenings are better for me. Is the draft definitely on line? Keith |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 12th, 2003, 1:58pm In response to Tony's comment above, I have 8-, 9- and 10-team schedules, so we could just run this as a 9-team league. I just think 10 would be preferable, but the GBRFL was a 9-team league for a number of years and it was very fun, maybe even better than the 10-team version given your having to start 2 QB's and 3 RB's. It's just that I am stunned that we are having ANY trouble at all getting 10 guys to agree to play in this FREE league in which you will receive CADILLAC treatment. Regarding The Juror's question, yes, this will be an on-line draft. These guys are from ALL OVER, Cali, KC, etc., etc. It will be done on-line on a special GBRFL2 board here that I will set up for you guys. The more important question, which BW is posing here, is... Do you guys want to do it all on one day or do you want to make it a little easier on yourselves and do it over time, like a week or so? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 12th, 2003, 3:25pm I'm available M-F after 5:30 P.M. CST and all day on the weekends. I would prefer to have the draft in one day, but I will work around whatever the group decides. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by DirkDiggler on Aug 12th, 2003, 3:57pm I am shocked that no last person has stepped up. I do offer my services until you find a 10th owner. I would be happy to draft the 10th team. I know half the fun is drafting a team that you will keep, however, it is better than adding a 10th team at a later date who's team would suck as an expansion team. Just a suggestion.......... Cause I KNOW there will be a tenth interested team!!! It is just a matter of when...... |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 12th, 2003, 8:31pm It is a lot easier for me to log in frequently than to set aside 3-4 hours to do the draft all at once. So my preference is a draft similar to the one we did for the CBFL a few weeks back. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 12th, 2003, 9:03pm My preferense would be for a several day draft. Either can be done from my end. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Tony_O on Aug 12th, 2003, 11:52pm I would prefer the cbfl format as well.......I can draft at work and at home and still not upset the mrs. :D |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 13th, 2003, 10:27am Bob Oswego is back from vacation, so I would expect him to log on before too long. If he signs up, we can get started soon. If not, I say we consider the 9 team league and get started soon. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Bob_Oswego on Aug 14th, 2003, 10:35am Hey I am back and drenched from all the thundershowers. Pats Camp and Giants Camp were terrific...Patriots players were great with the kids including my son especially Joe Andrussi Offence Kevin Faulk RB, Daniel Graham TE, and Troy Brown WR were all top performers and extremely hard workers at practice, for the Giants, Tim Carter WR is very very fast and Shockey is a horse, also Collins looked sharp however the O line is slow Defence Patriots Lb Bruschi is tremendous as well as Poole and Colvert, I also like their secondary and rookie Klecko is a quick study For the GMen Strahan is the man as well Barrow and young Mallard at LB worked tirelessly and Will Allen is a definite star in the making Patriots have great chemistry and atmosphere at their camp I realize you guys need a 10th, but if I can't give it my full effort I would rather not disappoint you guys, I am really intrigued about an IDP League and have sort of set it as a goal to get involed in one and I was really disappointed when I got back to find out KKS's league was not going to fly this season. As always with FF a guy must be careful not to spread himself too thin...best of luck with it Sincrely Bob :) |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 14th, 2003, 2:57pm Oh, the humanity! [smiley=doseofreality.gif] ... This league is going to be Cadillac-run. You're gonna' have your own message board, be a featured league on our burgeoning site here, have a sweet-ass spreadsheet program to tinker with that will blow your mind away, be playing under a VERY unique system, including its being a deep keeper league, and I am going to provide a WEB SITE for you all just like the current GBRFL one. Oh, and IT'S ALL ABSOLUTELY FREE! And, we're having this much trouble finding a 10th guy! I am just flabbergasted! I now even more so realize the uphill battle Jon has with his FFFL. Oh, brother! [smiley=no.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2003, 12:32pm Hey, guys! The evil [smiley=evil.gif] , egomaniacal [smiley=swollenhead.gif] and megalomaniacal [smiley=storm.gif] tyrant, StegRock, who never wants your "opinyun" or "sugjesjuns" on anything (as was alleged by some pea-brain who stormed outta' here along the way), wants you guys to make the final call regarding the logo for the GBRFL2. Here are the two finalists (provided by our esteemed member Philly [smiley=bow.gif] ): Option 1 - http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/images/gbrfl21.gif Option 2 - http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/images/gbrfl22.gif Which one do you guys prefer? It's your call! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 15th, 2003, 12:48pm I like option 1 [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 15th, 2003, 1:33pm I actually liked option 3 best, but since it's not there, I'll go with 1. ;D |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Tony_O on Aug 15th, 2003, 1:56pm I like option #1. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 15th, 2003, 2:21pm #1 Get used to seeing that in association with my name! :P ;D :P |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2003, 2:26pm Again, your choices with regards to this logo thing are: on 08/15/03 at 12:32:45, StegRock wrote:
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 15th, 2003, 3:25pm I prefer option 1... are we still stuck at 9? I can't believe it! I thought the people would be fighting over the final few slots... [smiley=uh.gif]??? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by bgsgfan on Aug 15th, 2003, 3:54pm Option 1 for me too. It looks like almost everyone wants the slow draft. Thats ok by me, but it means that I have to give Steg some long proxy lists. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 15th, 2003, 4:02pm Guys, I think we will get a tenth tonight. I showed the site to a buddy of mine at work who helps run our work league. He is going to check it out and will most likely sign up as number ten even though his best hope is to come in second because it is a forgone conclusion that I will come in first!!! [smiley=woohoo.gif] [smiley=cantcatch.gif] [smiley=woohoo.gif] He will probably come in second so you guys can have fun fighting it out for third. [smiley=hmmmm.gif] [smiley=gonecrazy.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 15th, 2003, 4:05pm The verdict is in....#1 |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2003, 4:40pm Fellas, for those who might be unfamiliar with how drafting "over time" (a week or so) works out, here is a link to the CBFL draft which was done in that manner: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=54;action=display;num=1056942363. And, here is a link to a thread on which the initial post states the rules by which that draft was conducted, especially with regards to "the clock" [smiley=ontheclock.gif] : http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=54;action=display;num=1056943426. At your service... [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 15th, 2003, 10:36pm I saw that chumpzilla signed up for the site. He didn't post that he wants to be in the GBRFL2 but I know from talking to him that he is in. When do you guys want to start the draft? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2003, 10:53pm PT, can you at least get Chumpzilla/Ray to make a post on this thread announcing his arrival and expressing his interest? I would appreciate "formalizing" it before taking the next step(s). Thanks! [smiley=bow.gif] And, thanks for drumming up a guy! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 15th, 2003, 11:09pm Hi guys! I really appreciate that Prime Time introduced me to this site. There is a lot of useful information and I look forward to actively participating in the many forums. PT also let me know that there may be an opening in GBRFL2. I would definitely be interested if you need another owner. Just let me know! Thanks!!!! [smiley=eagle.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 15th, 2003, 11:21pm Look out guys.... [smiley=havinablast.gif] There are now three men from Pennsylvania in the league Philly, Prime Time and Chumpzilla [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=woohoo.gif] [smiley=pumped.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] I wonder who will finish number 4? [smiley=shrug.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 15th, 2003, 11:25pm Hey Prime Time! I saw that the drafting process was listed on the site. Can I find the rules here too? Or am I missing them?? [smiley=alcoholic.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 15th, 2003, 11:40pm See page one of this thread! [smiley=titflash.gif] [smiley=titflash.gif] [smiley=titflash.gif] [smiley=titflash.gif] [smiley=titflash.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 16th, 2003, 2:28am on 08/15/03 at 23:21:16, PrimeTime wrote:
I think the winner of the GBRFL2 in its inaugural season will be a guy from New Jersey... Sorry PT... I'm not a Pennsy boy despite my moniker. I'm South Jersey through and through. (But I'm still a 4-4 Philly sports fan.) [smiley=eagle.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 16th, 2003, 2:30am Welcome Chumpzilla! Glad to see you here. I think you'll enjoy it. Lots of great FF info and fun without a lot of the BS you'll find at other sites. I'm also glad PT talked you into joining up with the GBRFL2. Looks like it will be a great league! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by bgsgfan on Aug 16th, 2003, 5:13am As long as Steg is ok dealing with long proxy lists, I am good to go with the same type of timer that was used for this year's CBFL. I do ask that I get at least a 24 hour notice before I have to draft. Thanks! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 16th, 2003, 8:51am Philly, You can't get much more PA than South Jersey. You know that. I always viewed North Jersey as Jersey and South Jersey as a close cousin to PA. I've been going to Wildwood for over 30 years. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 16th, 2003, 10:04am Thanks Philly! Some of the BS on the other sites caused me to loose interest pretty quickly. Also, I look forward to this league. The scoring is very different than what I'm used to so it will be a challenge! [smiley=doh.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 16th, 2003, 11:10am It's great to finally see the league full, but one of my buddies is going to be very disappointed. I told him about the final slot in our league and he jumped at the opportunity... Sorry Jimmy, you should have been home last night! Welcome aboard Chumpzilla! I know you're gonna like it here. I can't wait to see where I'm drafting... [smiley=lickinmychops.gif] So we need to make some decisions... Who will be the commissioner? Who will keep the score? When will the draft be? How will the draft order be determined? Lots of work and so little time... let's get this show on the road! [smiley=cruisin.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 16th, 2003, 11:12am 10 GUYS IN! EXCELLENT! [smiley=havinablast.gif] Walker Boh - Jamie Philly - Jeff BarnabyWilde - Jim bgsgfan - Jeremy The Juror - Keith FourTwoOh - Kirk Tony_O - Tony Primetime - Gene merillon - David Chumpzilla - Ray I hope you all get to know one another as well as the original GBRFL guys well down through the years. Hopefully, you are all VERY committed to this and will grow gray or grayer ;) together. This league is going to be something VERY special! Though the original GBRFL will remain foundational from a historical perspective of "FantasyFootballer.com", the GBRFL2 will really be the flagship league of "the Gridrion". [smiley=yes.gif] Thanks for joining! [smiley=bow.gif] "Official" commencement e-mail soon to follow! [smiley=borg.gif] Be on the lookout! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 16th, 2003, 2:51pm [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] [smiley=doh.gif] Guys, I was just going through the thread to put together the e-mail to send out to you all when to my surprise I see... WE HAVE HAD 10 GUYS FOR A WHILE! Somehow BeerNfootball's post got lost in the shuffle. I never added him to the list and no one ever called me on it. Of course, he is not around very much and (evidently) did not catch it himself either. But, still,... [smiley=nono.gif] that was not my intention. Anyway, since this is our flagship league on "the Gridiron" and there are some dudes who have joined who are not at all regular posters, which concerns me [smiley=nervous.gif] , I am going to send the "commencement e-mail" out to all 11 of you: Walker Boh - Jamie Philly - Jeff BarnabyWilde - Jim bgsgfan - Jeremy The Juror - Keith FourTwoOh - Kirk Tony_O - Tony Primetime - Gene merillon - David Chumpzilla - Ray BeerNfootball By doing that I think we will ensure ourselves of 10 GOOD owners (I feel confident that we have 9 in the fold already)! You all will be getting the e-mail shortly! [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 16th, 2003, 4:03pm Here is a copy of the e-mail I just sent out to you guys: Quote:
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 16th, 2003, 4:07pm Steg, you got mail. Thanks. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 16th, 2003, 4:18pm Thanks Steg! I got your e-mail! ;D |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 16th, 2003, 11:12pm I did notice that you left BeerNFootball off the list originally, but I thought that was only because he never came back to the site again. Anyway, I'd like to know that we have 10 guys here that we can count on through thick and thin. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 17th, 2003, 4:52pm I got you email also. I can be ready to draft in a day or so. Just and FYI, I have two drafts on Sunday the 24th si I will not be home (and able to draft) from around 11:00Am until 11:00PM. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 17th, 2003, 5:32pm In case there was any doubt, I have received the e-mail and I'm in this thing for life. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by bgsgfan on Aug 17th, 2003, 8:57pm I have no problem running the statistical portion of this league, however if someone else wanted to step up that would work too. Just to show how tight my schedule is: I have not caught a Steelers preseason game yet and I am about 2 weeks behind in reading my Steelers and Buckeyes news. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 17th, 2003, 9:21pm I'd really like to get this draft started this week (the earlier the better). I'm concerned that we haven't heard from some of the guys in the league concerning their participation yet. Is Dave (merillon) still interested? I know he signed up for KJ's Yahoo league, but I haven't heard from him since. Also, it looks like we might want to invoke the weekends off draft if people are not able to log in much. I know weekends are bad for me too. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 17th, 2003, 9:49pm I am ready! Whenever you decide to draft, just let me know! I too agree the weekends should be "draft if you can, but not obligated to". My 2 cents... |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 18th, 2003, 11:52am Steg... can you post who has responded to your email and who hasn't? I'm really anxious to get going on this. It's a big draft and I'd hate to have it stretch out too long... |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 18th, 2003, 12:37pm Philly, let me cut to the quick of your question... Neither merillon/David nor BeerNfootball have responded to my e-mail or, obviously, posted here. I actually even saw that BeerNfootball visited yesterday, but did not make a post. This is kind of what I was worried about with regards to guys who are not regulars here and do not have a "personal" connection to the league. Otherwise, I have spoken with The Juror and he's good to go and I am not concerned about Tony_O, whose internet surfing is being hampered by computer problems due to the virus and who, in any case, has a personal connection to the league/site, BW. At this point, I feel that I have done my part. The ball is in you all's court now. I would suggest e-mailing merillon/David one last time and/or widening the search for one more new guy; the best way to do that may be by popping Walker Boh an e-mail and finding out if his friend Jimmy is still available. According to WB, he was quite enthused. Good luck! [smiley=fingerscrossed.gif] [smiley=shamrock.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 18th, 2003, 1:00pm Weekends are tough for me because I do not have access to a PC. But if its going to be a day I may be able to come into work and get it done. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Tony_O on Aug 18th, 2003, 1:21pm I'm ready to go! I was always ready for BW's IDP draft as well as for our CBFL draft. Let's do this.............MAN! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Tony_O on Aug 18th, 2003, 2:29pm Hey Steve, this is just a suggestion, but maybe whoever is eliminated from the GBRFL2, can be compensated by becoming the 12th and final member of KJ's Yahoo league? It is less complicated and for now just a year comittment. We can see how much dedication this member has by his showing in KJ's league. Which in turn can open him up to other opportunities in future. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 18th, 2003, 3:02pm That's a fine idea, Tone. I really have no "say" in KJ's thang, though. That can be done without my consent, I would suppose. What I am actually MORE concerned about is our having 10 for this? As per my message above, it appears that BeerNfootball has pulled himself out and merillon/David is nowhere to be found and has never been a frequent visitor to boot. As I have been intimating here, I think we only stand at 9 definites! If David "comes around" (in both senses) here like pronto, I suppose that's fine. However, I am somewhat hoping WB can bring his friend Jimmy in to give us a solid, accountable, by way of a personal connection, and, as such, reliable 10. [smiley=whatever.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 18th, 2003, 3:18pm My preference right now would be for Walker Boh to sign his friend up (because there would at least be some accountability there) and get started. The problem with having the "odd-man-out" as the final guy in KJ's league is that it might be David (Merillon) who is already signed up there. I'm beginning to think we might need to drop him there and just go with 10 for that league too. I'd feel better if the guy actually posted here once in a while. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Tony_O on Aug 18th, 2003, 4:06pm I agree with Philly.....Let's try and get Jimmy for the GBRFL2 and then eliminate someone from KJ's league down to 10 as well. Let's try to get organized and moving forward. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 18th, 2003, 6:52pm I am ready to go as well! I just need one day notice! [smiley=pumped.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 18th, 2003, 7:29pm I just talked to Jim and he's still very interested in joining our league. He'll be registering soon (most likely tonight) and will take the final spot if it is offered. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by jimmyc on Aug 18th, 2003, 7:50pm Hey guys!.would love to be a part of your league...ive known jamie for a number of years and have played in various leagues with him!.....sounds like a lot of fun!!! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 18th, 2003, 8:17pm Yeah! What's up Jimbo? Welcome to the Gridiron! Now you know what I was really doing when I was "working" at Mindspeed... ;D (as if there was any doubt.) Here's the deal... I've known Jim for about 4 years now (we worked together when I lived in California) and we've played in all kinds of fantasy leagues together (football, baseball and basketball). He's only finished higher than me once, but strangely enough, it's the only one he remembers... ::) Nothing against the other potential "last spot" candidates, but I would feel better knowing that everyone in the league was an active participant here at the Gridiron or can be vouged for by an active member. In fantasy sports integrity and accountability are essential and I don't want to get screwed by a stranger (unless she's a really hot alien that left the planet immediately and my wife never found out... ;D) My vote is for jimmyc |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 18th, 2003, 8:32pm on 08/18/03 at 20:17:42, Walker Boh wrote:
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 18th, 2003, 9:15pm Welcome jimmyc... Glad you joined up. I'm looking forward to an exciting inaugural season with the GBRFL2 and hope you can be part of it. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 18th, 2003, 10:21pm If we're voting, I say JimmyC is our man. Welcome aboard! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 19th, 2003, 8:35am OK, now that we've got our 10, can we get a draft order and start drafting tomorrow? I'd like to get a few rounds in before the weekend. I'd be happy to put a draft order together if anyone wants. I promise to be completely unbiased. ::) [smiley=sneaky.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 19th, 2003, 9:20am Why don't we have Stegg-o make up the draft list? Nothing against you Philly... ;) |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 19th, 2003, 11:05am Steg had the altered serpentine thing figured out, correct? So all we need is a way to determine draft order. Several online leagues I'm in use a dice rolling program. Works very well We set the number of dice, number of sides, and an email for the results to be sent to so there is no chance of funny business. If you guys want to take a look at that http://www.irony.com/mailroll.html We could go with 7 dice, 6 sides, uncheck the drop hi/lo boxes, and set the number of rolls to 1. If we go this route, it's just a matter of picking an email to send the verifications to. I'd imagine Steg's. Take a look and see if you want to go this route. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 19th, 2003, 1:19pm I am OK for however you want to work the draft order. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 19th, 2003, 2:02pm Some IMPORTANT notes... 1. Looks like we finally got a dedicated 10 (with an e-mail address for each member included for quick-reference purposes)! Walker Boh - Jamie (joskojw@hotmail.com) Philly - Jeff (jeff@fantasyfootballer.com) BarnabyWilde - Jim (bpbagwell@aol.com) bgsgfan - Jeremy (bgsgfan@yahoo.com) The Juror - Keith (kcarroll@pfs.com) FourTwoOh - Kirk (JohnQPublic@s-mail.com) Tony_O - Tony (theoniskos@sbcglobal.net) Primetime - Gene (gtnestro@comcast.net) Chumpzilla - Ray (ramatty@comcast.net) jimmyc - Jimmy (carvier1@yahoo.com) You guys can now be in touch with each other by e-mail on your own, i.e. without my being involved. 2. You guys are going to use that modified serpentine draft order. After I know the 1-through-10 "draft order", I will go ahead and open the new GBRFL2 board and I will set up the whole draft order for ya's. On a side note, I had said that the 21st round, since it is an odd-numbered round making for an inequality, would be done a little differently; I also said that the "coach" round, the very last round during which you select your "Head Coach", is not done according to your "draft-order number". Well, scrap all that! You will see how the 21st (the last round of the "regular" draft) and 22nd (the "coach" round) rounds will be set up. Any minor inequalities at the end there will be made up by what I am going to do. Bottom line here, if you guys are going to choose your own draft order, let me know a.s.a.p. after it is determined so I can go ahead and set up your GBRFL2 board and determine the COMPLETE draft order. OR, alternatively, I can just pick it out of a hat and go ahead and set the board up later today, with the initial/opening post being about the draft, including the announcement of the (COMPLETE) draft order. You tell me what you want me to do. I kind of think the latter option may be more expeditious... and simple, especially at this point. 3. I will maintain you all's rosters similar to the way I did for the CBFL draft, except it will be done on a GBRFL-style "Rosters" page, which will be linked to from a thread on the GBRFL2 board. However, you all's web site will not be fully launched. Just the "Rosters" page will be up as a standalone page. Also, for the "Rosters" page, I will need the full names for Gene, Ray and Jimmy, i.e., I need their last names, and ALL of your team names. 4. You all have to determine how stringent you are going to be regarding the clock. I will cut-and-paste a version of the CBFL's draft rules to the GBRFL2 board, but how you guys specifically want to enforce or modify things is UP TO YOU ALL! This is NOT something I will butt into. 5. One final note that is not pressing, but will need to be dealt with, I will need contact phone #'s and ("active") e-mail addresses (in case the ones you used when you signed up here were bogus or secondary ones that you rarely check) from EVERYBODY. So, if you have not already e-mailed me this, please do so at your earliest possible convenience. Get back to me a.s.a.p. regarding how you want (me) to proceed! Thank you! [smiley=bow.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 19th, 2003, 2:36pm Since there is no guarentee that everyone will be stopping by today, go ahead a draw us out of a hat. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 19th, 2003, 3:04pm 1. Woohoo! 2. Your draft system will be, I'm sure, equitable. Go ahead and use it and pull names from a hat. 3. Do you need team names pre-draft, or post-draft? 4. I think the CBFL draft rules were perfect, although I sense we will need a non-obligatory draft weekend system. 5. You've got mine. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 19th, 2003, 3:04pm Just to let you guys know... Jimmy did send me an e-mail with all of his personal contact information and said that he did not care one way or the other how the draft order is determined. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 19th, 2003, 3:09pm on 08/19/03 at 15:04:13, Philly wrote:
Responses... 2. [smiley=bow.gif] 3. Preferably pre-draft as team names are part of the "Rosters" page, but whatever. Until I have one for any given team, it will just be left blank. No biggie! 5. That phone # was 1-900-GAY-LOVE, am I right? [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=hellyeafunny.gif] [smiley=LMFAO.gif] [smiley=rollinwithlaughter.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 19th, 2003, 3:32pm I'll be using The Tai-ma Terror |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 19th, 2003, 3:39pm Pick out of a hat Steg. The $20 is in the mail...Just joking. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 19th, 2003, 5:50pm Out of a hat is fine by me!!! And my team name: The Fighting Chiapets |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 19th, 2003, 6:16pm A hat is cool with me as well. My team name, the same as the Yahoo league: [smiley=gunsablazin.gif] THE KILLER EGGPLANTS [smiley=rifle.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 19th, 2003, 7:17pm Another vote for Steve doing the draft order. [smiley=policeman.gif] I don't like the idea of having a time limit with our picks. We all "know" and have ways of contacting one another and I think it would be a bad way to start off the league with someone getting screwed over by missing a draft pick or two. I say we go into it with the understanding that we want to get it done A.S.A.P. and scrap the time limit. When I'm at work, we only have 2 "social" computers and if people happen to be using them when I go on break, it's conceivable that I could go 8+ hours without having online access. Even when I do get on them, they're very slow and I was often rushed during the CBFL and hated not having the time to make a decision that I was comfortable with. Any chance of scrapping the time limit or at least extending it? My team name will be [smiley=broncofan.gif]Mile High Madness [smiley=broncofan.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by jimmyc on Aug 19th, 2003, 8:03pm ah a sad sad story WB!...your present employer must have heard about your fantasy football websurfing during business antics here on the west coast!...im sure you can squeeze into one of those "social computers" to get your picks done!..i can just see it now - you sweatin through the days trying to get on the computer as an associate tries to unsuccessfully download the latest emeril recipe!!.....seriously though, WB does make a good point about the time limit. im sure we can all come to an agreement that is equitable to all!!! im going with the tried and true name of: "SPUDVILLE MASHERS" |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by The Juror on Aug 19th, 2003, 8:24pm Would it be easier to have the draft via our e-mail addresses via a group e-mail if you cannot access the social computer. My name will be the Hudson Hawks |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 19th, 2003, 8:57pm Sadly, I'm not allowed to use my workstation for anything but company related issues. Besides, I would never have the time to do it "on the clock" as I'm on the phone all day. I have 15 minute breaks at 10:30 A.M. and 2:15 P.M and a 30 minute lunch at 1:00 P.M. We have 2 "social" computers (major pieces of shit) that we all share and most of the time I'm able to get on one of them. But, as I said, they are very slow and lock up frequently. Again, I suggest lifting the time limit on the draft with the understanding that we all do our best to get online as often as possible and keep it moving. Not a day goes by that I'm not on the Gridiron at least 3 times... I don't anticipate missing any picks, but in dire circumstances, I don't want to get passed up or have to rush my pick. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 19th, 2003, 10:05pm on 08/19/03 at 20:57:10, Walker Boh wrote:
I agree. I thought somebody else was preferring evenings as well, but didn't spot the post on a quick read thru. Anyway, sounds like a plan of "check in as often as you can during the day, and then let's all try to hit it as hard as we can in the evenings. Who is our farthest west owner geographically? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 19th, 2003, 10:16pm on 08/19/03 at 22:05:59, FourTwoOh wrote:
I guess I'm the only true "West" owner in the group, despite being in New Jersey. (If you don't get it, click on the Fantasy Articles button at the top of the page.) Anyway, my name will be "Amish Jihad". I'm OK with no time limits provided everyone makes every attempt to check frequently and provide proxy lists if you know you can't log in... |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 19th, 2003, 10:20pm I agree with all the above. My team name is The Fat Chick Thrillers. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 19th, 2003, 10:31pm I don' think anyone is further west than Tony and I here in Nor Cal (up in the Bay Area it be specific) but I may be wrong. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 19th, 2003, 10:56pm on 08/19/03 at 22:31:17, BarnabyWilde wrote:
D'oh! I knew that. ;D FourTwoOh [smiley=Imwithstupid.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 19th, 2003, 11:08pm lol Kirk... My work schedule is Tue-Fri 0600-1600 with Sat-Mon off. I can log in at work and evenings, so it won't be a problem for me at all. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 19th, 2003, 11:25pm Thanks for your support guys! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] I can't wait to see the draft order! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 20th, 2003, 12:49am Fellas, I am SO SORRY I finished this so late tonight. :-[ I have had an unusually busy evening/night, not only with this stuff. At any rate, you all's GBRFL2 board is ready and everything, draft order and the "Rosters" page, is set for you all to go. [smiley=joker.gif] I am now officially handing off the baton. Some one of you may want to get on sending an e-mail out to everybody tellin' 'em all what's up. Anyway, the GBRFL2 board is located at: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=99. GOOD LUCK... [smiley=shamrock.gif] [smiley=stpat.gif] and WELCOME to the GBRFL family! [smiley=gunsablazin.gif] [smiley=firinback.gif] Yours Truly, Steve Steg |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 20th, 2003, 12:52am JimmyC, What is the hold up?!? The new forum with our draft order has been open at least a good 10 minutes! You are on the clock! [smiley=mywhippinboy.gif] Looks good Steg. Thanks for settin this whole thing up. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 20th, 2003, 5:45am Thanks for efforts on the league Steg!!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Greatly appreciated!!!!! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 20th, 2003, 8:15am Great work Steg! Thanks for all the hard work. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 20th, 2003, 11:49am Where is JimmyC?? ??? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by jimmyc on Aug 20th, 2003, 12:19pm hang on guys ill be making my pick within the hour!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 20th, 2003, 1:22pm on 08/20/03 at 11:49:32, PrimeTime wrote:
Where is PrimeTime? ;) |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 20th, 2003, 1:34pm Man, I was SO JACKED [smiley=pumped.gif] for you guys goin' to bed last night that I did not sleep a wink. I know the awesome FF journey you are all embarking on as long as you do not squander it. Savor each and every moment! [smiley=lickinmychops.gif] You may all be looking back in awe at this "origination draft" in 20 years and simply saying, "WOW!" Providing you jump into this all the way, this league will be a unique and special adventure for each of you, one that will epitomize and make real your fantasy football dreams, and not an iota less. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 20th, 2003, 9:57pm I wonder if we can arrange a few hours when we can all be close to our computers so we can bang [smiley=gettinhammered.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] out a few rounds quickly. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 20th, 2003, 9:59pm on 08/20/03 at 21:57:53, PrimeTime wrote:
Might not be a bad idea to suggest dates/times where we could do it bang-bang like that. I'll have to check my calendar at work tomorrow. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 20th, 2003, 10:00pm I can log on from work, although I have four meetings on Friday. I am also on-line most nights until 11:00 or 12:00 EST. Can we all log on tomorrow night say from 8:30 to 11:30 EST and try to finish 4 or 5 rounds? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 20th, 2003, 10:02pm That doesn't work for me. I'm at a minor-league baseball game with work tomorrow evening. I can log on from work almost any time, although I too have meetings scheduled nearly every day. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 20th, 2003, 10:11pm Maybe we can find a time next week. I have two drafts on Sunday so I will not be near a computer most of that day. I may be able to log on after the first draft (around 4:00Pm on Sunday) so if I am up I can make a pick. Is everyone available on Friday night or Monday night? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Chumpzilla on Aug 20th, 2003, 10:16pm Friday night isn't good for me. GO EAGLES!!!! [smiley=eagle.gif] Yes, I know it's preseason but I'm getting ready for the "real deal!" [smiley=pumped.gif] I'm available Monday and I will be checking the site frequently! Just let me know! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 21st, 2003, 9:13am Monday evening might work for me... I can at least be near a computer from about 8:00 until 11:00 or so... |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by FourTwoOh on Aug 21st, 2003, 9:18am Monday evening is good for me. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by BarnabyWilde on Aug 21st, 2003, 9:30am Monday is cool for me too, I don't work Mondays. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 21st, 2003, 10:05am There might be a problem with Monday night... this is from bgsgfan (Jeremy) from another thread... Quote:
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 21st, 2003, 10:16am on 08/21/03 at 10:05:39, Philly wrote:
Well, Monday night is fine with me, so he can proxy me up! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Walker Boh on Aug 21st, 2003, 7:48pm It's all about Monday night...[smiley=yes.gif] |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by bgsgfan on Aug 22nd, 2003, 8:24pm on 08/21/03 at 10:16:32, StegRock wrote:
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by merillon on Aug 25th, 2003, 12:56pm I don't know if I've been effectively removed from this league since I haven't been able to post, but just in case, I wanted to check in. I work for ABC News and was stuck following some wild goose chases after the blackout and my life has been insane. But, I'm back again and able to focus on this league, if there is still room. Please let me know. I'll be checking here, or you can email me at merillon@hotmail.com. I am sorry about this and promise it will not happen again. I know that might not sound like much, since none of you know me personally, but if I am in this league and draft with everyone, I will stay with it and not disappear. EDIT - After typing this, I've had a chance to look back through the entire thread and it certianly appears I've been replaced. I understand - it was the logical move on your part. I just wanted to apologize again for not being around. Good luck with everything. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 25th, 2003, 1:43pm on 08/25/03 at 12:56:28, merillon wrote:
You seem like a really good guy, David, and, blackouts aside, ;) if you had been able to hang out here more often going back in time AND had not lost complete contact with us during the critical formative stage there (I did send you an important e-mail about 10 to 14 days ago to which you never responded), we probably could have worked something out. We just had to move on. This league in particular is just too important to the site. I mean, hell, we started the draft last week and we are somewhat keeping our fingers crossed (at least I know I am) that we can knock this thing out by the end of this week (later than I think most wanted to see) given that the regular season is kicking off next Thursday. In any event, I REALLY appreciate your understanding attitude and considerate demeanor [smiley=bow.gif] and I truly hope you become, to the degree that you are able to spend the time on doing so, more of an "impact player" here on "the Gridiron" in the future. Along the lines of something you mentioned in your message, I hope to get to know you better as a person over time, David. (Regarding leagues, David, besides KJ 76's league, you may want to check out "KillerKingSting's" thread titled "Turning it over" located at: http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=56;action=display;num=1059499147;start=25. He's looking to get a 10-team league together with VERY intriguing rules. He already has six guys in the fold. I would give it a look-see a.s.a.p.) |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by Philly on Aug 25th, 2003, 1:56pm on 08/25/03 at 13:43:32, StegRock wrote:
I think he has postponed this league until next year because he is too busy. The post said that he wants to merge his current 6-team league with 4 new participants from the Gridiron for next year. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 25th, 2003, 2:04pm on 08/25/03 at 13:56:45, Philly wrote:
Right, right... The league as originally proposed has been cancelled. BUT, as per his latest message, he is trying to parlay the two into one. Let's not cause the "scent trail" to get lost here! There is a league in the works there. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LEAGUE, David... anyone, CHECK OUT KKS's LINKED TO ABOVE AND READ HIS MOST RECENT POST! Good luck! |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by merillon on Aug 25th, 2003, 2:45pm Thank you to everyone for being so understanding. I'm in KJ's league and I look forward to taking you all on there. Again, I'm sorry for disappearing here. I'll be following this league. I look forward to seeing how it plays out. |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 27th, 2003, 9:24pm Does anyone have a list from Jimmy C? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by PrimeTime on Aug 29th, 2003, 5:28am Well, the draft is all but over and I have no idea if my team is good or bad. I feel I had a good draft that was somewhat thrown off track by the injury to Pennington. My strategy was to try to get multicatagory players. The only multicatagory players are really only QB's who run and RB's who catch. The WR's who run are rare and do not run that much anyway. My plan was grab three RB's who run alot and also catch alot. That way my three RB's willl more than hold their own in the running catagories and hopefully provide a kick to my WR's for the receiving catagories. Following this strategy, I knew I wasn't going to get the top WR's. I decided to basically give up the Receiving Touchdown Catagory (it is only 2 points) and try to go after # of Receptions and Receiving Yards. I was able to implement my startegy with (1) Aaron Brooks who should provide good passing stats with about 300+ yards running and (2) LT2, A. Green, and Martin who should be solid at the running catagories and also give me 12-14 receptions and 70 - 100 yards receiving every week, and (3) K. Johnson and Troy Brown who should each catch 80 to 100 passes and each have 1,000+ yards receiving. If these guys caught 9 - 10 TD's they would be top 15 WR's. SInce I am conceding Rec TD's I figure I got 2 top 20 WR's when just looking at Receptions and Yardage. What I do not know is if my strategy was a good one or not. I am looking forward to the season to see how this all plays out. If my strategy was sound. I'll probably be competitive, if not I'm in trouble. I wonder if the guys from the original league could comment on the teams and strategies related to this scoring system? |
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Title: Re: GBRFL2 Post by StegRock on Aug 29th, 2003, 10:44am on 08/29/03 at 05:28:48, PrimeTime wrote:
This strategy is not bad, but it is actually not that great of a strategy in the GBRFL-system, at least not vis-a-vis your usual "performance points" systems so prevalent today. Quote:
That's a possibility. I might give it a whack if I can make the time. Don't count on it, though, fellas! As for the other GBRFL guys, I can see DirkDiggler perhaps doing one. The rest aren't really on here that much. Also, the season is so close at this point. You guys will know how the chips fall soon enough. |
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