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(Message started by: Philly on Jun 3^rd, 2008, 3:31pm)

Title: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jun 3^rd, 2008, 3:31pm

Alright... let's get this puppy started.

Everyone coming back for another year?

Anyone know dates that absolutely won't work for a draft?

I'm not available August 17-23 (unless I get a new job in the meantime, which is quite possible).

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 3^rd, 2008, 3:56pm

I am coming back. I should not have any scheduling conflicts outside of having to run off for an [smiley=fireman.gif] emergency if I happen to be at work during the draft.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by captainpurple on Jun 3^rd, 2008, 6:23pm

[smiley=yes.gif]

I'm ready for another title run!

[smiley=booya.gif]

And THIS year...[smiley=drummer.gif]

there's no stoppin me!
[smiley=trophy.gif][smiley=mickey.gif]

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Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Callie on Jun 3^rd, 2008, 7:25pm

In again - and no known draft conflicts. That should hold.

I'm looking forward to building a team with actual starting quarterbacks and as few Donkos as possible. ;D

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by BarnabyWilde on Jun 4^th, 2008, 7:06pm

As far as the draft goes, I need to do it on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday night, as I work Thur-Sun swings. Anytime on the weekend during the day is fine too.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Larsen89 on Jun 4^th, 2008, 8:27pm

on 06/03/08 at 15:56:00, MordecaiCourage wrote:

I am coming back. I should not have any scheduling conflicts outside of having to run off for an [smiley=fireman.gif] emergency if I happen to be at work during the draft.

Cake job you have, you'll have plenty of time for the draft, even at work..... Suppose to be doing that at work anyway????? ::)

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 5^th, 2008, 12:31am

on 06/04/08 at 20:27:56, Larsen89 wrote:

Cake job you have, you'll have plenty of time for the draft, even at work..... Suppose to be doing that at work anyway????? ::)

Timmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Tony_O on Jun 5^th, 2008, 1:18am

I'm willing and ready for Ray to kick my ass again!

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jun 5^th, 2008, 7:59am

OK... How about these dates as a starting point:

Protection Lists Due: August 11, 2008
Draft Lottery: August 18, 2008

Draft Date: August 25, 2008 @ 8:00 PM EST - During the SD/SEA preseason game.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by steelkings on Jun 5^th, 2008, 8:37am

Quote:

8:00 PM EST

[smiley=thinking.gif]Last year the actual draft started on the 24th at 6:00pm and rolled on till 10:30pm. We also predrafted and had the 1st 2 rounds already done when we started.
The year before that we started at 7pm and ended well after Midnite. Because of pillow obligations, I would enjoy ~~starting~~ Finishing before Midnite. Just my [smiley=twocents.gif]

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Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jun 5^th, 2008, 1:02pm

on 06/05/08 at 08:37:26, steelkings wrote:

Just checked and both drafts (2006 and 2007) started at 7:00 PM officially, although there were picks made in advance of the starting time and I would imagine that would be the case this year too.

I have no problem with an earlier start, but I was trying to be considerate of our west coasters who might have to work on a Monday afternoon.

Are you really trying to plan your bedtime this far in advance? Listen, to be fair, I understand we're going to have conflicts in trying to schedule a draft, but a sleep conflict? That seems like a fairly easy one to let slide for one night. [smiley=twocents.gif] [smiley=twocents.gif] <--I've got four cents to your two. ;D ;)

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Tony_O on Jun 5^th, 2008, 1:51pm

As of right now, those dates work for me! However, I might be tired that night and we may have to reschedule! ;D

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by steelkings on Jun 5^th, 2008, 2:05pm

Quote:

Are you really trying to plan your bedtime this far in advance?

NO!.. [smiley=pullleeeeeeeze.gif]..Its the 5:00am get up time that I'm trying to account for! It may even be a little earlier than that as I may have to get an early start on the Advil to rid myself of the headache from banging my head on the desk waiting for Callie and Ken [smiley=yinandyang.gif] to sift through pages of cheat sheets looking for that 9th round "Diamond in the rough" at 12:30 am. [smiley=annoyed.gif] Purhaps the best plan [smiley=secret.gif] is for me to package my 8th, 9th and 10th picks with a player to move up in this draft so I can go to bed when I want.

Quote:

I understand we're going to have conflicts in trying to schedule a draft, but a sleep conflict?

I guess your right! There are many out there that would say It seems as if I have slept through every draft so far! Why change now? ;D

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jun 5^th, 2008, 3:13pm

My last pick in the 2007 draft was 5.01... ;D I got plenty of sleep after that draft, but very little once the season started. [smiley=nervous.gif]

...and don't think you're the only one getting up at 5:00 AM. [smiley=sleepers.gif] [smiley=yawn.gif]

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Callie on Jun 5^th, 2008, 5:59pm

on 06/05/08 at 14:05:47, steelkings wrote:

I may have to get an early start on the Advil to rid myself of the headache from banging my head on the desk waiting for Callie and Ken [smiley=yinandyang.gif] to sift through pages of cheat sheets looking for that 9th round "Diamond in the rough" at 12:30 am. [smiley=annoyed.gif]

Yeah? Well, then I'm not sharing my cheat sheets with you again this year. So there. [smiley=impatient.gif]

<Did I really take a long time last year, or are you just being a loveable smart a$$? ;D All seriousness aside, I don't remember.>

ETA: Those dates and times are OK with me.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jun 6^th, 2008, 7:30am

I don't remember anyone taking a particularly long time last year. It's easy enough to go back through the draft thread and look at the post times to see.

Honestly, I'm just throwing a time/date out there to start discussion. I'm OK with just about any start time.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by BarnabyWilde on Jun 9^th, 2008, 5:37pm

I like those dates Jeff. Better than the trade offer you made me. ;) LOL...

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jun 9^th, 2008, 7:37pm

Just thought I'd throw something against the wall and see if it would stick. Things have been very quiet around this league, so I thought I'd try to shake things up a bit. It's not like either one of us is making much hay in the deuce. :-X

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Callie on Jun 9^th, 2008, 8:50pm

We can trade now? Are there any start times on that?

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jun 10^th, 2008, 11:30am

Sorry Callie... We've been able to trade since the season ended.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by BarnabyWilde on Jun 10^th, 2008, 8:32pm

on 06/09/08 at 19:37:01, Philly wrote:

I know...I was just razzing you.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 10^th, 2008, 8:42pm

Mordecai's open for business!!!

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 21^st, 2008, 4:02pm

on 06/10/08 at 20:42:58, MordecaiCourage wrote:

Mordecai's open for business!!!

[smiley=crickets.gif]

I guess it's waaaaaaaay too early to trade?

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jun 27^th, 2008, 2:58pm

on 06/21/08 at 16:02:42, MordecaiCourage wrote:

[smiley=crickets.gif]

I guess it's waaaaaaaay too early to trade?

Someone send me an offer for something!!! I need a trade fix! Look at my roster and throw something out there..you'd be surprised at what might stick.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jul 2^nd, 2008, 2:57pm

on 06/27/08 at 14:58:51, MordecaiCourage wrote:

Someone send me an offer for something!!! I need a trade fix! Look at my roster and throw something out there..you'd be surprised at what might stick.

Thanks for helping me with my trade fix Philly.......anyone else??

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by Philly on Jul 2^nd, 2008, 3:08pm

on 07/02/08 at 14:57:38, MordecaiCourage wrote:

Thanks for helping me with my trade fix Philly.......anyone else??

They're not even commenting on this blockbuster trade... do you really think they're going to take the time to make an offer? ;)

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jul 2^nd, 2008, 3:12pm

on 07/02/08 at 15:08:24, Philly wrote:

They're not even commenting on this blockbuster trade... do you really think they're going to take the time to make an offer? ;)

You're probably right about that.

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jul 2^nd, 2008, 3:14pm

Did ya'll see that?? A few minutes ago we had 6 of our GBRFL2ers on-line and it's only July 2nd!! Pretty good I think, even if one of them is a purple-clad Brett Favre lovin' Norseman!!!

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by BarnabyWilde on Jul 3^rd, 2008, 10:43am

on 07/02/08 at 15:08:24, Philly wrote:

They're not even commenting on this blockbuster trade... do you really think they're going to take the time to make an offer? ;)

That's cuz you both suck!!! [smiley=dunce.gif]

(j/k)

Title: Re: Early 2008 Discussion
Post by MordecaiCourage on Jul 5^th, 2008, 10:45am

on 06/05/08 at 07:59:52, Philly wrote:

OK... How about these dates as a starting point:

Protection Lists Due: August 11, 2008
Draft Lottery: August 18, 2008

Draft Date: August 25, 2008 @ 8:00 PM EST - During the SD/SEA preseason game.

OK...is this happening? Only 3 or 4 people got back on this. I am good anytime.