Note to the commish: Jason is going to leave us this year. His hands were not cold and dead, but I did have to pry the Iron Thrown from them. I will deliver the traveling trophy at next year's Con (pending my getting a badge of course).
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So what you're saying is there is a spot open in the FoCC league. Shotgun!
You are in! I need to do a tally but there are at least 3 or 4 open slots still.Sweet! I'll stay tuned for the details. Draft date, draft host (Yahoo, espn, etc). Thanks again!
If there is still a spot open I'd love to join you guys!
Has a draft date been set yet?Which website are we using? Is this a for fun/bragging league or are there dues?
Which website are we using? Is this a for fun/bragging league or are there dues?[member=4270]mark[/member] runs it. It is on Yahoo. It is a fun/bragging league. Last year there were two leagues, but some of us had two teams.
[member=4270]mark[/member] runs it. It is on Yahoo. It is a fun/bragging league. Last year there were two leagues, but some of us had two teams.Mark has just returned from a family trip to Iceland. He indicated that we were probably switching to ESPN, which I would wholeheartedly support. He made it sound as if there is room for new members and that he needs just a day or two to pull things together. As you well know dcuodust, mark is an excellent commissioner and will follow through. Never fear. All will be well.
.... we were probably switching to ESPN, which I would wholeheartedly support. .......
why? being the clueless one, I am wondering why espn is better. Is it easier to use or does it have better features?I can't speak for Mark. There will always be some varying opinions, but many find ESPN easier to use, and there are lots of interesting information options and advice columns. Many commissioners find it a good option for leagues with team owners of a variety of levels of experience.
why? being the clueless one, I am wondering why espn is better. Is it easier to use or does it have better features?I can't speak for Mark, and whatever he does, I'm fine with it. That being said, I find ESPN to be a better system, especially when being a commish and drafting. (Mickeyjack3 pretty much explained why I like it more.) Their app is also better. Of course ESPN is not perfect, no ff site is. Overall, it's personal preference. I used ESPN before many times and had no issues to speak of.
Mark has just returned from a family trip to Iceland. He indicated that we were probably switching to ESPN, which I would wholeheartedly support. He made it sound as if there is room for new members and that he needs just a day or two to pull things together. As you well know dcuodust, mark is an excellent commissioner and will follow through. Never fear. All will be well.Family schmamily. [member=4270]mark[/member] is a data "scientist". Can't he multitask? #ReverseMicroAggression :)
I just want to make sure I'm still in.....because I am in!
Which website are we using? Is this a for fun/bragging league or are there dues?
why? being the clueless one, I am wondering why espn is better. Is it easier to use or does it have better features?
Family schmamily. [member=4270]mark[/member] is a data "scientist". Can't he multitask? #ReverseMicroAggression :)
You are definitely in! Hopefully your friend that was in last year too?being a complete newbee, i got the courage (i think) award (picture below)-- yes if there's room and newbee folks are interested in learning FF.... this is a good place to try it
We'll use ESPN this year, depending on the final tally there will be two 10-team or 2 12-team leagues. For fun and bragging, no dues at all. There will be a little prize for the overall winner and the other top 2 finishers from each league. Plus something for last place. And [member=3906]dcuodust[/member] puts together these great little gift bags and bookmarks to hand out during SDCC. I'll post pics of last year's prizes later.
First game this year is September 7th, so thinking sometime during the 2 prior weekends for the draft. I will ask for preferences of course, we usually have a fair number of people that auto-draft, never seems to hurt them.makes sense- I am hoping auto draft is simple with espn.
Regarding the switch to ESPN, this was my thought after the yahoo security issues reported last year. I know a lot of people that like ESPN FF as well. Hopefully it'll be pretty similar.
Actually, I am in a work meeting right now, and drinking coffee, and growing a beard, plus scratching said beard since it's itchy. Not to mention thinking of an animal to use for one of the league names, I'm keeping the Otters of course, figure the other league should get an animal too :)badger?
being a complete newbee, i got the courage (i think) award (picture below)-- yes if there's room and newbee folks are interested in learning FF.... this is a good place to try itI'm from Minnesota. If you know anything about people from Minnesota is that there is no animal we despise more than the badger.
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makes sense- I am hoping auto draft is simple with espn.
badger?
Sounds like fun, I'm in if there is a spot
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I'm from Minnesota. If you know anything about people from Minnesota is that there is no animal we despise more than the badger.
Awesome!You sound like my coach! I hated that coach! But you're my captain. I love my captain.
That's good, you can channel that rage into your game :)
Family schmamily. [member=4270]mark[/member] is a data "scientist". Can't he multitask? #ReverseMicroAggression :)
I got an error message as well "Invite does not exist in league member" :-[Me too :(
Invites have gone out for the both leagues through forum messaging. It's a unique link per invite so if you get some kind of error I may have copied it wrong.If possible, add the IR slot. It's nice to have if one of your players are missing a few weeks, but you don't have to worry about dropping him. You don't lose a slot by keeping that hurt player. Still say lose the TE slot, but that's not a big deal in my book. As for PPR, what you have now, 1 is fine. If you go lower, stopping at .4 is good. Oh, if the kicker misses a FG, since the kicking game was meh last year in the NFL (especially in the extra point department), it may be best if that penalty is off. Other than that, that's it.
I will work on settings and what not tomorrow. There was a general consensus last year to introduce some PPR, I'll probably do a fraction of a point. Otherwise the scoring and roster slots will be similar to last year. I've already got rid of multiple divisions within each league and am thinking we can once again have top 6 make the playoffs for a 3 week playoff period.
Feel free to chime in with suggestions or questions.
I got an error message as well "Invite does not exist in league member" :-[
Oh and apparently my second place prize is still floating out there since I was not able to get it at SDCC. I can probably live without it but I love surprises so can you tell me what it was or post a pic? Thanks!
I got error message also
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When is the draft?Nothing yet. He will update, or rather, ask us which date is good.
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When is the draft?
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League settings are all done, I tried to keep them as similar as possible to previous years, but espn is more restrictive than yahoo in some areas so I had to settle for getting close. (I'll check them again before things start in case I made some mistakes.) The main changes from last year are an the 0.5 PPR and an IR spot on the roster. Let me know if you have questions or suggestions. In previous year's the settings have worked pretty well, including some extremely close matchups."We don't need no stinking badgers!"
Still waiting on some people to join up, the Otter league is mostly done there but we still have that one open spot for a team. The Badgers still need 3 folks to sign up I think.
Still waiting on some people to join up, the Otter league is mostly done there but we still have that one open spot for a team. The Badgers still need 3 folks to sign up I think.
i can push the openings to a wider audience - .....
We need to draft, it's late but I think that's a good thing this year. I had a league that drafted last week and I ended up with Edelman. I figured this weekend was out with the big fight and GoT tonight (!!!) but please let me know if there are days/times that you like, or don't like from Wednesday 8/30 to Sunday 9/3. Also let me know if you are ok with autodrafting, and we'll try to accomodate as many folks as we can. You can post here or send me a PM.
I am ok with any day from the 30- to the 3rd. my only request is that whatever time is chosen is respectful of those of us on the east coast. i.e. not too late - my bed time can be early- LOL- i've been know to crash at 7 or 8pm /hides head/ i know that my not be possible but.... ;)I'm good from Aug 31 - Sept 3. I can find a way to pull away from a birthday party for 2-3 hours.
I am ok with any day from the 30- to the 3rd. my only request is that whatever time is chosen is respectful of those of us on the east coast. i.e. not too late - my bed time can be early- LOL- i've been know to crash at 7 or 8pm /hides head/ i know that my not be possible but.... ;)
I definitely prefer not to autodraft; worst case, I'll definitely be THAT guy drafting on their phone while at a social function. People will understand, right?
saturday for the otters works for me. :)oh wait, i'm an otter too
oh wait, i'm an otter tooYou're welcome to draft my team on Friday. I'm sure you'd do a better job.
yes, 2pt/5et works... I would have only been a day early LOL
You're welcome to draft my team on Friday. I'm sure you'd do a better job.
you're funny today.....Today, and for one day only.
Badger draft is set for tomorrow 5:30pm pacific/8:30 pm eastern! I haven't heard from [member=2988]shavri[/member] so I have created a team for her that will autodraft.
In the meantime, inspirational badger video!
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/caught-in-the-act/videos/badger-bravery/ (http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/caught-in-the-act/videos/badger-bravery/)
Its showing up as 530 eastern so 230 pacific for me.
I am drafting all the RB. :P I remember you guys from last year! The "Zero RB strategy" does not work in FOCC Leagues. LoL
Are you folks excited?!?!?! I'm excited and football will be back next week (Go Niners)!!! This will be draft #2 for me and #3 will be Sunday.
This is how I get through my year without going bonkers, summer vacation, Fantasy Football and then Christmas, wash and repeat the following year.
Good luck tonight and tomorrow ya'll! As the immortal Ric Flair said "Wooooooooo!!!"
Draft in just under 2 hours! Also, the 49ers have a backup QB called C.J. Beathard. That's going to make for some interesting fantasy team names someday.LOL!
Draft in just under 2 hours! Also, the 49ers have a backup QB called C.J. Beathard. That's going to make for some interesting fantasy team names someday.I'm a Vikings season ticket owner. It was difficult not to name my team Hooked on a Thielen.
I'm a Vikings season ticket owner. It was difficult not to name my team Hooked on a Thielen.
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That's really good! All time favorite is "Somewhere Over Dwayne Bowe"Love it!
That's really good! All time favorite is "Somewhere Over Dwayne Bowe"
Nice!!!I had dinner and drinks with Frank Jr.. Does that count?
Ah but to be Steve "Young at heart"...............That's Sinatra young folks.
I had dinner and drinks with Frank Jr.. Does that count?
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Just realized I forgot to solicit bribes for good draft spots, I guess we'll just have to go random, AGAIN. (Draft order should be up an hour before draft.)Thanks! I look forward to your big reveal(s).
There are a number of new players with names that could make great puns, but they are players I want so I am not going to tip anyone off.
Thanks! I look forward to your big reveal(s).Speaking of puns, I wish I hadn't worded my reply quite that way.
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Any idea yet when otter draft will be?
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Yep, it's listed a page or so back in this thread, it will be Saturday the 2nd, 2pm pacific / 5 pm eastern. I will finalize that league after the draft today.Thanks!
Mark, remind me. When do we get draft order?
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I feel fine at 10. Would have preferred 12.Actually I would have preferred 1, but if not 1, then as late as possible.
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Pretty sure I know who is going at 1 and 2 :)Already firmly establishing yourself as a brilliant football mind.
Yep, it's listed a page or so back in this thread, it will be Saturday the 2nd, 2pm pacific / 5 pm eastern. I will finalize that league after the draft today.Good to know it is set. :) Have a hair cut appointment tomorrow morning at 10am. Other than that, I'll be free for the draft! To those drafting now in the other league, good luck and have fun.
Draft went fast! The addition of the 0.5 ppr surprised some people who had missed the earlier discussion. Other than the addition of an IR spot the other changes were pretty minor, and due to differences in what espn allows versus yahoo, there's a summary some ways back in this thread.Is it half PPR or full PPR. When I checked the other day I saw it was Full PPR.
Still room for one more in the Otter league, let me know if you're interested.
Is it half PPR or full PPR. When I checked the other day I saw it was Full PPR.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170902/7f7e6091a4bcf1881e5b41fa8d03638d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170902/7f7e6091a4bcf1881e5b41fa8d03638d.jpg)
Is it half PPR or full PPR. When I checked the other day I saw it was Full PPR.
Thanks! It's a goof. I will change it in a bit. It's 0.5 in the Badger league. (I'll go through all the other settings too to check things.)Very cool. I'm all set to draft. Let's do this! Good luck to all!
UPDATE: Fixed.
Went through the rest of the settings, think that's the only one that was off. But no guarantees I won't goof up the time zone again when I set the draft time.You really are our super hero for doing all this work for, not one, but two leagues. At next year's Con, I'm going to cosplay as you!
Lol, you'll need a hip flask (if you don't already have one.)I'll obtain one. It's the details that make the difference.
(https://comiccondad.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/20170901_193732.jpg)Excellent! Good luck to my fellow otters. See you in one hour 15 minutes.
Otter draft is set! I managed to account for the time zone but I also almost set it for 2/5AM instead of 2/5PM.
Inspirational Otter video, OTTER VERSUS ALLIGATOR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCGKbgkisxc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCGKbgkisxc)
Ahahaha, my son's team is 11th, he's going to hate that.I'll be sure to snipe all his players before the turn.
Ahahaha, my son's team is 11th, he's going to hate that.I wouldn't, to be honest. There are benefits being there.
I wouldn't, to be honest. There are benefits being there.I think the spots I dislike the most is 7 thru 9. All my mock drafts at those spots leave me with teams I just feel icky about.
I think the spots I dislike the most is 7 thru 9. All my mock drafts at those spots leave me with teams I just feel icky about.Likewise for me.
I wouldn't, to be honest. There are benefits being there.
i just did the practice draft & while i realize i shouldn't tell you all this- it auto picks without regard to bye week... idk if this is a normal thing or not.....
i just did the practice draft & while i realize i shouldn't tell you all this- it auto picks without regard to bye week... idk if this is a normal thing or not.....That's normal. Bye weeks aren't taken into account for picks by the computer.
Auto pick will do it for you, but it might do it earlier or later than you would like. There is a drop down menu for D/ST.how do i select a defence team.. LOL
Most, but not all, people wait until the later rounds to pick a D.how do i select a defence team.. LOL
Auto pick will do it for you, but it might do it earlier or later than you would like. There is a drop down menu for D/ST.
Otter draft is done! A few more network/flash hiccups than the other draft but overall ok I think. My son did not draft a backup QB and I am so proud.
Players that didn't get drafted are on waivers until Sunday AM for the Badgers and Monday AM for the Otters.
This is the default setting described above. All un-owned players are put on waivers Immediately following your draft, each week from the start of the first game until a few hours past the end of the last and when dropped from another team. When the waiver period expires (usually around 3 am EST) all of the claims from that period will be processed based on the waiver order. If you'd like to know more about how to claim a player off of waivers or how waiver order is determined just head to those specific FAQs.
having worked on a political campaign here in New Hampshire, I feel as tho this political season has.not.ended. it is brutal.I was a successful candidate for state legislature here in Minnesota. I totally would have gotten my butt kicked if it weren't for key volunteers like you. I love them like family to this very day. Kudos to you for getting involved and doing the hard work for something you care about.
i know there's going to be pressure on me to work on a campaign next cycle (I do data management). If i move out of state before the next political season i won't have to volunteer. this is appealing.
but yes, the season starts next weekend !! woo hoo!!
"Get your popcorn ready!!"
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I'm glad the No Fun League is allowing the players to celebrate in the game again.
I'm coming for you Jeremiah!!! Whoever you are on the board!! :D :D
Good luck folks!!!
That reminds me, this year everyone is a forum member or a child of one so I should list the matchups here:
WEEK 1
badgers
[member=2143]Mel.I.Am[/member] v [member=1233]jopari[/member]
[member=5427]jclemy[/member] v [member=13]Carlo[/member]
[member=3545]sassafrass[/member] v [member=2988]shavri[/member] (shavribot for now, hope shavri comes back soon)
[member=3906]dcuodust[/member] v [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] (I have it on good authority that mickeyjack3 will be at Monday's game. Special prize for him if he makes it on tv somehow!)
[member=414]karatekid[/member] v [member=2226]Mel[/member]
[member=4270]mark[/member] v [member=3450]Cut That Meat[/member]
otters
[member=5732]superkatchick[/member] v [member=5544]Deathbyjackal[/member]
[member=5606]tsnyder[/member] v [member=412]tk415650[/member]
[member=1]alyssa[/member] v [member=819]brand4d2[/member]
[member=4351]corgikohmander[/member] v [member=846]rando[/member]
[member=2835]straightline3[/member] v [member=2389]Mario Wario[/member]
gavin v emc
hehe Tagged him for ya
[member=1233]jopari[/member]
If I'm reading this correct I'm facing a bot this weekIf that's the case then I say 011001001111010101010011010101000011001100 to my opponent
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whew, got my tivo working.... it was cutting out every 5 min's for a min +/-
[member=4270]mark[/member] I will indeed be at the the Vikings vs Saints tilt on Monday night. I shouldn't be too hard to spot. I'll be the guy wearing purple.
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(https://cdn.poppriceguide.com/guide/itmimg/thumb/4053_grimace_1458182232.jpg)An amazing likeness!
I just heard from shavri and unfortunately she is not going to participate this year, so there is an additional team for someone to take over if they wish. shavri came in 2nd place two years ago so there's some good mojo there as well.
In the meantime I will change the name (at some point) to something suitably robotic and manage it according to these rules: (0) autodraft (1) roster is made according to espn rankings. (2) any player drops/adds needed due to injuries or bye weeks will be done according to % owned.
It might be a fun project to build an AI based ff program, the data feeds could be a pain though.
Ack. I might finally have to break down and get a new tv this year, we get warnings that the projection lamp (it's old) needs to be replaced and have been waiting for it to die but that's been about 3 years now.
dlp? yeah we moved to lcd a few years ago- it's worth making the change. wait for black friday sales tho imo
I can take another team- it might be fun doing 2 teams at once.
[member=1]alyssa[/member] had Gillislee on her bench!!!
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Kareem Hunt's primetime debut was intriguing, a fumble on his first play and then a massive game. Would have been even more so if he had just had 2 more receiving yards. To those who (a) drafted Hunt, and to those who (b) drafted Brady or Gronk, I am (a) jealous and (b) sympathetic but in both cases I expect things to normalize over the course of the season. I feel sorry for the Saints next week.
[member=4270]mark[/member]--- thank your son for the great picks for the team i took over in the badger league ..... ;) all tho [member=3545]sassafrass[/member] may not agreeIt's only week 1 and who would have the Jacksonville Jaguars would put up 30 points for their defense
It's only week 1 and who would have the Jacksonville Jaguars would put up 30 points for their defense
I have been so slammed with work I haven't been paying much attention, I'm not even watching the game on right now to see if [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] makes it on tv!
I can't take credit though, that was shavri's team and it autopicked, I will take credit for changing the autopick settings however. It's not all good luck for [member=1]alyssa[/member] , or for any person that had a top-2 draft pick this year, with David Johnson projected to be out for a long time.
Lots of massive DST scores this week, every year I think the start of the season is the craziest ever, this year I might be right. Alex Smith is one of the hottest adds right now.
I have to LAUGH OUT LOUD! I just got a text from a friend in Cleveland that he actually did see me on the TV. You called it Mark!
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NOOO, I missed it!Ironic, because I'm wearing a San Diego Chargers jersey.
Defense's went off last week
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WEEK 1 RECAP .... sort of
Almost forgot! SPECIAL PRIZE ALERT for mickeyjack3 for making it on tv during MNF!
WHAT!?!?!?! Is there a screenshot? I wanna see!I haven't seen a replay of the game, but a friend from Cleveland that I haven't talked to for over a year texted me during the game asking me if I was there because he had just seen me on the screen in a shot of the crowd celebrating. I wouldn't have mentioned it except for Mark's pregame clairvoyant prediction.
I've figured out the Otter League logic puzzle.
As for the badger complex, I know who all the upstairs tenants and all the downstairs tenants. I know the upstairs/downstairs pairings of three of the matchups. However, with the clues given I cannot pair off the other 3 matchups. I know the favorite player of 8 of the 12 tenants.
Am I missing something in the clues that signifies which "J" WR player [member=2226]Mel[/member] and [member=414]karatekid[/member] actually has?
As for assigning which QB to Sassasfrass and Mel.I.Am its another toss up.
Surprisingly good game between the Rams and the 49ers last night, seems like the Rams strategy of blinding their opponents with those bright yellow uniforms didn't work. Likewise my strategy of playing the Rams DST and Cooper Kupp against [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] .
Surprisingly good game between the Rams and the 49ers last night, seems like the Rams strategy of blinding their opponents with those bright yellow uniforms didn't work. Likewise my strategy of playing the Rams DST and Cooper Kupp against [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] . Lots of empty seats at Levi stadium apparently.
Also, our dog has decided he needs to bark at the refs when they make an announcement, men ... all the same.
Aww man I feel you on the Cooper Kupp lineup. I just put him in there temporarily (in another league) because Kelvin Benjamin was questionable and i moved him out in every league but that one. But like MJ said there's still a lot of Foosball to be had as Mama Bouche would say. (Look it up kids)
Mel, "You can do it!"
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There are a few matchups still to be determined tonight, but there's a strong possibility that all of the 4-0 teams will have their first loss. Not to mention the new Star Wars trailer during the game (and tickets going on sale.)
It isn’t over yet!
https://search.yahoo.com/search?p=with+my+last+breath+i+spit+at+ther&fr=iphone&.tsrc=apple&pcarrier=Verizon&pmcc=311&pmnc=480
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Thank God for that spoiler, I was "Lost in Translation." :P
LoL Michael "Shrub" that sounds awesome!
Thank God for that spoiler, I was "Lost in Translation." :P
LoL Michael "Shrub" that sounds awesome!
There was something similar with Rob Gronkowski, it would come through as "Steal Gronkowski" or something.
Tried to pick up Alfred Morris earlier but [member=3450]Cut That Meat[/member] beat me by minutes!
Looks like we got a biiiiiig matchup in the Badgers league this week between [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] and myself, the top 2 teams at 5-1.I actually prefer all the 3-3 vs 3-3 and 2-4 vs 2-4 matchups myself. ;)
Looks like we got a biiiiiig matchup in the Badgers league this week between [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] and myself, the top 2 teams at 5-1.
With Sir Robin's Runaways needing 11.7 from Zach Ertz to beat me, I'm regretting the last minute tinkering I did this morning by putting in Derrick Henry and getting a whopping 3.4 points -_-A TE getting 11.7 points? I think the odds are in your favor he WON'T.
A TE getting 11.7 points? I think the odds are in your favor he WON'T.With Zach Ertz, there’s a chance, but you are correct; it is not likely.
With Zach Ertz, there’s a chance, but you are correct; it is not likely.
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[member=4270]mark[/member] Is it possible to see the other league?
i'm in 6th place in both leagues..... ???
Top 6 go to the finals bracket!
now you jinxed it.... loosing streak coming up ;)
Oh that's a good idea and I did not think about that. These should take you to the standings page.
Otters
http://games.espn.com/ffl/standings?leagueId=1081282&seasonId=2017 (http://games.espn.com/ffl/standings?leagueId=1081282&seasonId=2017)
Badgers
http://games.espn.com/ffl/standings?leagueId=1090704&seasonId=2017 (http://games.espn.com/ffl/standings?leagueId=1090704&seasonId=2017)
I noticed in the “Recent League Activity” it says the league rules were updated. May I ask what the updates were? Was it just to allow the Badgers to see the otters standings?
That's correct, no other changes. If you click on the little + sign at the right of the notification it will expand and show exactly what was changed.Okay that must be only viewable on the website version. In the ESPN app it isn’t clickable anywhere nor is there a plus sign. Thanks for the info. Good to know for my future ESPN leagues.
Um, note: since he is done for the year, won’t be back until next season, no need to use the IR slot on him. Not a keeper league. Just a friendly tip.While it’s most likely a torn ACL(non-contact injury) I would hold off insta-dropping him until we get the MRIs back. At best he’s out for a few weeks.
Sorry for double posting, btw. Just wanted to point that out if any of you are not used to this IR spot.
It’s been a rough month for the Corgi Kohmander. Started the season 4-0 and then went on to lose 4 in a row. Things have to turn around for me soon.Not if I can help it :)
Fire up Zeke! He’s playing his Sunday!As a fellow Zeke owner are you worried all these delays will prevent you from having him in the playoffs and ultimately the championship game? Part of me wishes he would have taken it Week 1-7.
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As a fellow Zeke owner are you worried all these delays will prevent you from having him in the playoffs and ultimately the championship game? Part of me wishes he would have taken it Week 1-7.I won’t lie, he probably should have taken wk 1-7 off. Get over and done with, but if he is telling the truth, going with what I read, then I am not surprised Zeke is doing this. Next week will be telling! This may be his last win today or maybe he has luck on his side and gets that impossible victory. Idk.
As a fellow Zeke owner are you worried all these delays will prevent you from having him in the playoffs and ultimately the championship game? Part of me wishes he would have taken it Week 1-7.
I shouldn't be surprised by anything this year, but I jut lost to [member=1]alyssa[/member] by 0.1 points when the Packers scored a last second touchdown, dropping my Lions DST points by just enough. (I also messed up by neglecting to actually put the kicker I picked up for this week on the roster, really needed that 1 point he would have contributed :) )I won, !?!
I won, !?!
I'd given up on that game! U were ahead for most of the game
Literally the last second of the week.To be exact, it was after the last second of the week. Time was expired; the game was over. It was an untimed extra play that provided the extra 1 tenth of a single point of victory. Quite extraordinary. Just an observation, but it’s the psychological scars that are the ones that never heal.
Literally the last second of the week.
To be exact, it was after the last second of the week. Time was expired; the game was over. It was an untimed extra play that provided the extra 1 tenth of a single point of victory. Quite extraordinary. Just an observation, but it’s the psychological scars that are the ones that never heal.
To be exact, it was after the last second of the week. Time was expired; the game was over. It was an untimed extra play that provided the extra 1 tenth of a single point of victory. Quite extraordinary. Just an observation, but it’s the psychological scars that are the ones that never heal.
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I shouldn't be surprised by anything this year, but I jut lost to [member=1]alyssa[/member] by 0.1 points when the Packers scored a last second touchdown, dropping my Lions DST points by just enough. (I also messed up by neglecting to actually put the kicker I picked up for this week on the roster, really needed that 1 point he would have contributed :) )Yikes!
looks like i'm going down in both leagues ----I drew the short straw facing Ingram this week.
[member=4270]mark[/member]:
Quick question: Do we need a new "2018" thread for this? Feel free to create one if deemed necessary and tag me so I can close down the older one. :]
I drew the short straw facing Ingram this week.
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I thought I had [member=4270]mark[/member] after McCaffrey scored his second touchdown!! Then Devin Funchess happened "shakes fist", lol.
It's nice to see Cam playing at that high level again where he's having fun. That was an enjoyable game to watch.............as long as you weren't a Miami fan.
sorry not sorry.
Can't have last place again this year. ;D
6 straight losses in a row. I need a miracle to happen to turn this around. Thankfully the other 3 leagues I’m in I’m either first or second place. I knew I shouldn’t have been cute and changed my draft strategy in this league. But it’s all good. Good luck everyone.
we'll drown our sorrows together ... LOLCheers!
we'll drown our sorrows together ... LOLAt a gourmet dinner pre-Con!
Cheers!
So, did Cutler switch bodies with Dak today? Yikes! 2.4 points! X_X
I am crying tonight, had Dak in my family league (but did horribly in this league too.) Says a lot about Tyron Smith though.Missing him and Zeke Does add up.
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All I’m saying. Worried about any stat correction now.
Missing him and Zeke Does add up.
Gavin might disagree, but I think he's busier regretting leaving Keenan Allen on the bench :)>:D
Three games on Thanksgiving! First one at 9:30am PST, I just now remembered to check my line up.Trivial Pursuit
Way overdue for a "proper" recap and I need your help. Off the top of your head, what sort of competitions would an SDCC attendee excel at? Or a geek in general? :)
Three games on Thanksgiving! First one at 9:30am PST, I just now remembered to check my line up.
Way overdue for a "proper" recap and I need your help. Off the top of your head, what sort of competitions would an SDCC attendee excel at? Or a geek in general? :)
So, since I'd already won my game by 5 points but had a Defense playing tonight. I just pulled my defense and put them on the bench since they have the potential to score negative points and I don't want to lose....however, I don't even know if I make the playoffs anyhow. I need to look at the rules.
ETA: Top 6 teams make it and I'm currently 6th and as long as I win, no one can surpass me.....I think. So I'm just gonna leave my defense slot empty.
So, since I'd already won my game by 5 points but had a Defense playing tonight. I just pulled my defense and put them on the bench since they have the potential to score negative points and I don't want to lose....however, I don't even know if I make the playoffs anyhow. I need to look at the rules.If you don’t need the points then do it. I think you would be fine starting either D tonight, but play it safe.
ETA: Top 6 teams make it and I'm currently 6th and as long as I win, no one can surpass me.....I think. So I'm just gonna leave my defense slot empty.
So, since I'd already won my game by 5 points but had a Defense playing tonight. I just pulled my defense and put them on the bench since they have the potential to score negative points and I don't want to lose....however, I don't even know if I make the playoffs anyhow. I need to look at the rules.
ETA: Top 6 teams make it and I'm currently 6th and as long as I win, no one can surpass me.....I think. So I'm just gonna leave my defense slot empty.
Well, if my math is right, had I played my D, I'd have ended up 4th seed, but I did not and so I think I will be 5th seed. I'm fine with that!Good luck to all!
I’m not trying to sound like a jerk, just could the teams not in the playoffs not pick up any FA’s anymore, please? Unless it was noted by the commissioner, you should let the teams that are in it do the signing. I would be following this rule if I wasn’t in the playoffs. Anyway, good luck everyone! It starts tonight!I play in 3 other fantasy leagues. Two of them there are penalties and awards for finishing first and last in the consolation bracket so there isn’t any FA restrictions. As for the other league it’s a work league with a lot of trash talk and super competitive. There aren’t any playoff FA restrictions so some non-playoff teams take the joker’s approach and just want to watch the league burn. To each their own.
I play in 3 other fantasy leagues. Two of them there are penalties and awards for finishing first and last in the consolation bracket so there isn’t any FA restrictions. As for the other league it’s a work league with a lot of trash talk and super competitive. There aren’t any playoff FA restrictions so some non-playoff teams take the joker’s approach and just want to watch the league burn. To each their own.I know, just I guess I follow an old rule. But I won’t lie, that work league sounds super fun!
I’m not trying to sound like a jerk, just could the teams not in the playoffs not pick up any FA’s anymore, please? Unless it was noted by the commissioner that you could, you should let the teams that are in it do the signing. I would be following this rule if I wasn’t in the playoffs. Anyway, good luck everyone! It starts tonight!
I know, just I guess I follow an old rule. But I won’t lie, that work league sounds super fun!
We haven't used FA restrictions in previous years and we do have a consolation bracket and a last place "prize", so I would rather keep a bit of competition going for people that aren't in the championship bracket, (like me :( ) I will certainly put it out there for discussion as a possible rule for next year, would that be reasonable? I was in a league a while ago where the rule was that non playoff teams could pick up FAs but not make waiver claims, so there may be room for an in-between solution.Oops! That’s right, forgot about that. Hehe! So I’m cool with it, since you are too. Likewise, for that rule for next year. :)
We haven't used FA restrictions in previous years and we do have a consolation bracket and a last place "prize", so I would rather keep a bit of competition going for people that aren't in the championship bracket, (like me :( ) I will certainly put it out there for discussion as a possible rule for next year, would that be reasonable? I was in a league a while ago where the rule was that non playoff teams could pick up FAs but not make waiver claims, so there may be room for an in-between solution.In one of our family leagues the “reward” for last place is a deflated football statue we titled El Flácido. The trophy has to be put in prominent display in the home for the entire off season. In the other family league last place has to pay for the consolidation bracket first place’s league dues for the next year.
Haven't done any special prizes in a while, details coming later. And even though every time I say or think this the universe dumps a metric crap ton of work drama on me, I'm saying it anyway. Maybe a recap coming later today or tomorrow?
In one of our family leagues the “reward” for last place is a deflated football statue we titled El Flácido. The trophy has to be put in prominent display in the home for the entire off season. In the other family league last place has to pay for the consolidation bracket first place’s league dues for the next year.
I didn't write this yellow status bar message for open reg, but it speaks to meI just saw it and immediately thought of the Badger League!
Welcome to the waiting room! We’re putting together a team. You, me, Loki, the big guy and I'll call us the umm, The Badgers. Yes, because I want a badge, you want a badge, he wants a badg... We really don't need a name... #ThorRagnarok
I should know better than to tempt the universe like that, grumble.Let's do this , how I made it to the playoffs with my team is beyond me
Anyhoo .... some prize announcements!
I had planned to give a prize to whoever picked up Josh Gordon first, but then 2 teams did it at the same time. So I figured I'd wait to see who played him first, but then both teams did. So I will have to award both [member=2143]TheOtherMel[/member] and [member=5544]Deathbyjackal[/member] ! (I won't make the prize any of the obvious pharmaceutical things so (a) don't worry and (b) don't get your hopes up.)
Also some good luck/bad luck prizes, one to [member=3545]sassafrass[/member] for having the lowest points total of all of the teams in the playoffs, and to [member=1]alyssa[/member] for having the highest points total of all the teams in the consolation brackets.
Speaking of points, congratulations to TheOtherMel and to Gavin for having the most points in their leagues, TheOtherMel the highest overall at 1591. No prizes here since TheOtherMel is getting something for Gordon, and I'll just give Gavin a solid fatherly slap on the back.
Overall, both leagues were pretty flat with most people who didn't make the playoffs just a game or two away from making the cut. Both leagues are led by a team with an impressive 11-2 record ( [member=2835]straightline3[/member] and [member=3450]Cut That Meat[/member] ), followed by a team with a 9-4 record (Gavin and TheOtherMel.) May all 4 of you enjoy a well-deserved week of rest.
No rest for anyone else, the championship brackets have:
[member=846]rando[/member] versus [member=819]brand4d2[/member]
[member=5606]tsnyder[/member] versus [member=2389]Mario Wario[/member]
[member=414]karatekid[/member] versus [member=2226]Mel[/member]
[member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] versus [member=3545]sassafrass[/member]
with the rest of us assorted nuts battling it out in the consolation bracket.
That's awesome! I need to think of something for the family league this year, last year we sent a pizza to the last place person's house. This person is a noted meat eater who hates artichokes so he got an extra-large veggie lovers pizza with extra you-know-what.
.2 of a point. Can I take Sanu out now? If he fumbles in the second half, I can’t promise that I won’t hurt self.
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Wow, it is a close one! I love how all of the touchdowns are going to people that aren't likely to be on anyone's roster, (I mean a compassionate, commiserative love.)
Here's something sad. Last couple of years I was in a money league with people from work. This year I decided not to do it, but they had me keep a team anyway so that they could have an even number of teams. So it autodrafted and I have never changed the line up or even looked at it until today when I checked out of idle curiosity. I have a better record in that league than in this one :(
BTW Bosher and B. Anger, excellent punter names.
Update: [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] ended up with a 0.5 point lead. Rest well friend, and try not to think about stat corrections :)
That was a hard one for me to get over. I was resigned to the fact I was going to lose when AB left and then Rex Burkhead left, but to lose by so little......................heartbreaking. But with everything else that's going on, at the end of the day it's just football. Time to put away Nerd HQ 4 Life for another year. Good luck [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] and Cut that Meat!
Gurley has been massive last 2 weeks. Gavin was lucky to have both him and Goff. Not counting straightline3 out yet, he's got 3 players tomorrow including Bell. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
Is there a way for Badgers to see Otters’ scores? If not, what’s Gavin’s and straightline3’s scores going into MNF?http://games.espn.com/ffl/boxscorequick?leagueId=1081282&teamId=1&scoringPeriodId=16&seasonId=2017&view=scoringperiod&version=quick (http://games.espn.com/ffl/boxscorequick?leagueId=1081282&teamId=1&scoringPeriodId=16&seasonId=2017&view=scoringperiod&version=quick)
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http://games.espn.com/ffl/boxscorequick?leagueId=1081282&teamId=1&scoringPeriodId=16&seasonId=2017&view=scoringperiod&version=quick (http://games.espn.com/ffl/boxscorequick?leagueId=1081282&teamId=1&scoringPeriodId=16&seasonId=2017&view=scoringperiod&version=quick)The Badgers crown will probably be decided by a very slim margin. I’d say the Goff/Gurley combo looks pretty solid in the Otter, but Bell is capable of a 50 pt game himself. It’s interesting that in both leagues Bell is the last great hope for the trailing teams.
RANK | BADGERS | OTTERS |
1 | Sir Robin's Runaways | Valar Morgurleys |
2 | Cut That Meat | Binary Mutineers |
3 | Odinson Ocelots | Team Terminators |
4 | Nerd HQ 4 Life | so socal ods and ends |
5 | CRANE KICKS | Mr. Shruggie |
6 | Team docking that's a thing | trash pandas |
7 | Team Brady n Boujee | Team C |
8 | San Francisco 4th and 9ers | Dragonstone Targaryens |
9 | The OC MicroAggression | team Pew-Pew |
10 | Maximum Eifert | NC Deathbyjackal |
11 | Calgary Honey Badgers | Corgi Kohmander |
12 | Team Pew-Pew | No Where Star Munchers |
I hope everyone's holidays went/are going well! Some family drama over here, work is still a mess, but thank goodness for friends.A huge thank you to Mark for his organizational leadership under circumstances this year that sound even more challenging than we all could possibly know! I hope to see many of you at SDCC, especially you @dcuodust, with promises of no embarrassing misidentifications this year. The time and thought that has gone into making this league so much fun, especially the choosing and making of the prizes, is truly special. It leaves all other leagues with which I’ve ever been involved in the dust. Excelsior!
This will just be a quick post but here are the 2017 season results
RANK BADGERS OTTERS 1 Sir Robin's Runaways Valar Morgurleys 2 Cut That Meat Binary Mutineers 3 Odinson Ocelots Team Terminators 4 Nerd HQ 4 Life so socal ods and ends 5 CRANE KICKS Mr. Shruggie 6 Team docking that's a thing trash pandas 7 Team Brady n Boujee Team C 8 San Francisco 4th and 9ers Dragonstone Targaryens 9 The OC MicroAggression team Pew-Pew 10 Maximum Eifert NC Deathbyjackal 11 Calgary Honey Badgers Corgi Kohmander 12 Team Pew-Pew No Where Star Munchers
(I could have formatted that table better, rest assured the name is still Badgers and not "Rank Badgers.")
[member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] takes the top spot in the Badgers, followed by @Cut That Meat , Gavin takes the top spot in the Otters followed by [member=2835]straightline3[/member] , and since Gavin had the highest score in the week (also for the combined season as it turned out) he gets 1st place overall.
When asked for comment, Gavin said "cool." (That's all we're getting out of him folks. :) )
The results were closer than they seem, many teams missed making the championship bracket by just a match or two, and many of the matches were decided by really small margins. Once again, this was an extremely competitive league, and everyone should be proud, even if they ended up low in the standings like yours truly.
Thanks again to everyone for participating! I hope to see many of you at SDCC or elsewhere, Gavin will be there too if you want to throw anything at him. Sorry again about the lack of writeups this year, I still need to crawl out of a work-related abyss, but I do have several half-written ideas for 2018.
A huge thank you to Mark for his organizational leadership under circumstances this year that sound even more challenging than we all could possibly know! I hope to see many of you at SDCC, especially you @dcuodust, with promises of no embarrassing misidentifications this year. The time and thought that has gone into making this league so much fun, especially the choosing and making of the prizes, is truly special. It leaves all other leagues with which I’ve ever been involved in the dust. Excelsior!Very well put. Thank you Mark for putting together these leagues. See you all at SDCC 2018!
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We should have a last place consequence like having to cosplay as Baby Huey.
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We should have a last place consequence like having to cosplay as Baby Huey.
i'm going to blame my last place in the badgers due to having the team handed to me after it was auto drafted. therefore I WILL NOT COSPLAY AS BABY HUEY“Methinks the lady protests too much!”
:P >:D :P >:D
“Methinks the lady protests too much!”
I am very good at being stubborn .... /try me/.... ask anyone who has every lived with meDuly noted.
Duly noted.
That would be some quality cosplay.
Amazing game today between the Vikings and the Saints. Wondering if [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] was in attendance?I actually sold my tickets for a tidy profit, but being there would have been priceless now in retrospect. As a season ticket holder, I’m in the lottery now for tickets to the Super Bowl if the Vikings win next week. I won’t be selling those if I get them.
I will start working on a bookmark and other prizes. I hope [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] does not trigger me at the Tuesday meetup.
I will start working on a bookmark and other prizes. I hope [member=2125]mickeyjack3[/member] does not trigger me at the Tuesday meetup.Mea culpa and no mas.
jason K. [member=4351]corgikohmander[/member] is doing football squares..... /I have no idea what these are---cal lme the clueless one/
Jason Koh https://www.superbowlsquares.org/Corgi
Username: Corgi52
Password: koh
I'm in.
Reasonable chance I will need to go to Minnesota for work, if so I'd be flying in a day or 2 after the Superbowl :(
[member=4351]corgikohmander[/member] Squares still open?
Congrats Mark. Big win on the second quarter square. Who would of thought a 2,2 would win.