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Subject: Serious Biz '06
Posted by: TB
- Sherpa [031811922] Fri, Jun 02, 2006, 20:14
Yahoo is up and running. I created our league and have sent invites out to all of last year's managers.
Managers:
1- Toral (Reigning Champ and current holder of the Big Brown Banana, emblematic of league supremacy)
2- Mike D ("Has-been" Champ)
3- Ender
4- Khahan
5- benapolis
6- Frick
7- Great One
8- slosh23
9- Stuck in the 60s
10- TB
11- Tree
12- Wiggs
Here is a link to last season's thread: Serious Biz 2005
Here are the current league settings:
League Name: Serious Biz
Draft Type: Live Draft
Draft Time: Sat Aug 19 7:00pm CDT
Max Teams: 12
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: None
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: December 1, 2006
Trade Review: Commissioner
Waiver Time: 2 days
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Playoffs: Week 14, 15 and 16 (8 teams)
Roster Positions: QB, QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Stat Categories: Passing Yards (25 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (10 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (10 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Sack (2)
Interception (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (6)
Block Kick (2)
Points Allowed 0 points (10)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (7)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (5)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (3)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (-1)
Points Allowed 35+ points (-4)
Fractional Points: Yes
Negative Points: Yes
The two changes I made were:
1) Trade Review: Commissioner
If it is a balanced trade, I will push it through as soon as I see it. If it is a blockbuster deal or one that I think the whole league needs to see, I will let it go through a two-day review process.
2) Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
This isn't a big change, but last year they were free to be picked up right away.
Things we need to do:
1. Get everyone signed up for the league
2. Set up a draft date
3. Review scoring and league rules and discuss any proposed changes
4. Let TB win the league
I looked at the old thread and didn't see much discussion for changes other than the annual "need more bench spots" discussion and some talk about 2 QB's. Most of the discussion about two QB's seemed to be positive for keeping it that way. I would like to get everyone signed up and get a draft date set up. By the time we do that, we should have plenty of discussion on possible rule changes and we can set up a vote. |
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| 64 | wiggs
Donor
ID: 04991311
Fri, Aug 25, 2006, 11:53
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that would be cool, i would appriciate that. Thanks man. I will get your cell number later today, you can email it to me if you want at <-----
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| 65 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Aug 25, 2006, 11:55
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I just emailed it to you.
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| 66 | wiggs
Donor
ID: 04991311
Fri, Aug 25, 2006, 12:24
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got it, thanks man
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| 67 | Great One
ID: 523121411
Fri, Aug 25, 2006, 18:23
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Everyone ready to roll tonight?!
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| 68 | slosh23
ID: 54857316
Fri, Aug 25, 2006, 22:05
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Order is up ... let's roll. Mike D is on the clock.
Great I'm picking 9th this year (I was 10th last year).
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| 69 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Fri, Aug 25, 2006, 22:06
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Mike D
Ender
Frick
TB
Stuck
Nerf
Scott
Wiggs
Slosh
GO
Tree
Khahan
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| 70 | slosh23
ID: 54857316
Fri, Aug 25, 2006, 22:16
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Draft room is open for business.
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| 71 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sat, Aug 26, 2006, 00:08
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Good draft guys. Took just about 2 1/2 hours.
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| 72 | slosh23
ID: 54857316
Sat, Aug 26, 2006, 00:13
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Great draft, lots of fun. BTW TB, check your clock...it was only about an hour and half.
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| 73 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sat, Aug 26, 2006, 00:17
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Thats what I meant (not really, I was thinking an hour ahead...oops)
Already approved the draft trade so rosters shouold be set. Lots of talent still on the wire. I want to pick different people up already.
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| 74 | Ender
ID: 50771316
Sun, Aug 27, 2006, 14:32
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Agreed, the draft was fun. I'd only do one thing differently :) I can't wait for the season to start.
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| 75 | Nerfherders
ID: 501035289
Mon, Aug 28, 2006, 18:31
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I had to auto-pick because I wasnt available on Friday. I had a great draft except for QB. I am pretty much f'ed there I guess.
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| 76 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Mon, Aug 28, 2006, 19:22
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I have no idea who the Buffalo QB is, but I think they are all available. Or if you have someone to drop, maybe take a flier on Leinart. He has looked good in preseason and if (when) Warner gets hurt or if the team falters, maybe he gets a shot. Looks like Grossman is available too. No idea how long he is a starter, but he is one currently. Collins just signed with Tennessee too. Maybe he wins the starting job over Volek? Doubtful he wins it any time soon, but someone to keep an eye on.
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| 77 | FRICK
ID: 345202714
Tue, Aug 29, 2006, 11:38
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Hey, if GO can compete without even drafting a QB last year I would guess you can also.
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| 78 | Frick
ID: 345202714
Wed, Sep 06, 2006, 18:14
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Anyone interested in trading a WR?
Due to the Branch situation I am looking to deal.
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| 79 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Wed, Sep 06, 2006, 20:31
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Nah, I only have 5 good ones.
;)
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| 80 | Frick
ID: 345202714
Thu, Sep 07, 2006, 10:34
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I posted a similar comment at Yahoo.
Do the Yahoo rosters lock at 8:30 today for the entire weekend? I am trying to trade for a WR, but not finding deals that I want to make right now.
If I pick up a FA, he won't be added to my team until tomorrow, can I put him into my starting line-up for Branch or am I just out of luck.
Can I get a Commish ruling or league consensus. I'll admit that this was my fault and I should have taken care of the problem earlier. If I have to play with a dead spot, I will.
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| 81 | Ender
ID: 5963859
Thu, Sep 07, 2006, 12:35
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The only players that lock tonight are the Dolphins and Steelers. You're fine.
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| 82 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Thu, Sep 07, 2006, 20:38
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You should be able to add a guy and start him for Sunday.
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| 83 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Thu, Sep 07, 2006, 20:47
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Unless you are playing against me.
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| 84 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Sun, Sep 17, 2006, 21:52
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Wacky week. Doubling one's score from last week is very, very odd.
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| 85 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sun, Sep 17, 2006, 21:59
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I don't think I am going to pay for stattracker, so will have to wait until tomorrow to see scores. Who doubled their score?
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| 86 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Sun, Sep 17, 2006, 22:25
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Me. With virtually the same lineup, other than at TE.
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| 87 | Frick
ID: 345202714
Mon, Sep 18, 2006, 11:59
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Thanks Mike.
I'm not sure which feels worse. Losing by 3 points and knowing that if I had been a "better manager" I could have won. Or losing by 80 points and knowing that unless I got to play 5-6 more spots I didn't have a chance.
Looks like it might be another long year.
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| 88 | Tree
ID: 528331918
Tue, Sep 19, 2006, 20:51
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Slosh - made you a trade offer. check your email..
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| 89 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Tue, Sep 19, 2006, 21:17
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I think the 80 point loss is always better. No need to hold on to false hope and check in the morning to see if any scoring adjustments were made. =)
Big week for you Mike. I hope we've seen your high and low and can see more scores near the average mark.
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| 90 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Tue, Sep 19, 2006, 23:03
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Hope? I think it's a lock. Especially this week, when I embrace some byes.
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| 91 | Khahan
ID: 358592110
Thu, Sep 21, 2006, 12:01
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At this point, I'd just be happy to score 80 points.
Of course, last time I started out 0-2, I ripped off 10 straight wins.
Guess its time to keep hope alive. Look out GO.
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| 92 | Tree
ID: 1411442914
Thu, Sep 21, 2006, 12:15
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slosh - responded to your trade offer. let me know, because i imagine we're running out of times for the moves to take effect this week...
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| 93 | Frick
ID: 345202714
Thu, Sep 21, 2006, 14:50
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I believe there is precedent in this league (one of the MANY reasons why P-Gunn left), that a trade that is intended to be done before the current weeks games can be pushed through by the commish. I think Yahoo has some crazy wait time, like 2-3 days. In my mind if a deal was done Friday or Saturday and the majority of the managers had a chance to see it, it could be processed by the commish for the current week.
Just my $.02
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| 94 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Thu, Sep 21, 2006, 16:50
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Agreed.
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| 95 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Thu, Sep 21, 2006, 19:28
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I will push trades through to the last minute. I set it up so that the commish approves them and they happen right away. The only trade I wouldn't push right away would be one that I felt the league needs to review, but we have been together for a few years now and everyone here is a pro so I doubt that ever comes up.
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| 96 | Tree
ID: 568442217
Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 08:32
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SLOSH!
wake up! :o)
let me know on the trade, otherwise i need to hit the waiver wire...
thanks!
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| 97 | Tree
ID: 568442217
Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 16:06
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thanks Slosh.
sooo, TB, can we push this through now so i can have a full roster tomorrow? :o)
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| 98 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 18:14
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Pushed trade and inserted traded players into both starting rosters. Slosh, you still don't have an active kicker for tomorrow. Yours is on bye.
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| 99 | Tree
ID: 568442217
Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 18:36
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thanks TB.
speaking of active players - so far, Bentones has no QBs going, but a slew of fairly awful QBs on his bench.
i realize there's no one out there on the waiver wire currently, but there must have been some kind of trade you could have worked out to have at least one QB, no?
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| 100 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 18:59
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I agree to an extent. I called and talked to him after the draft (he's my little brother) and pretty much dogged him out for not being prepared (Portis and DD being his first two picks...ouch) It's not like I take this overly serious (life and death) but I do take it serious enough that if you are going to play in a competitive league, you have to do some homework. I will cut him a little slack. With both of his starting QB's getting hurt, he has both their handcuffs and everyone is on a bye. I don't know how many roster slots he could really commit to QB. I know I would be depressed with that line-up and maybe just take the loss this week and be able to field a full starting line-up the rest of the way. In all honesty, we will probably be looking for a replacement manager for him next year if he doesn't convince me before next season that he is motivated and prepared to participate. He has made some moves to help his team, but I really don't see him getting out of the hole he has dug unless Green gets back on the field and Portis/Barlow/Walter or Brooks/Rhodes all increase their game significantly.
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| 101 | Tree
ID: 568442217
Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 19:48
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ya know, i giggle everytime i see "Sherpa"...
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| 102 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sat, Sep 23, 2006, 19:52
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MC made me do it.
Wanna better giggle, watch this: Stewie disses 50 cent
Family Guy rules.
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| 103 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 11:17
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Who would have guessed that Tree declaring a man-crush on me would be such a thread killer? ;)
It's been a quiet season this year. One game left and before we all bail on football for the season, wanted to get some input for next year. We've bounced around the idea of adding an additional flex and one more bench spot. Here is what I would like to propose for next season.
Current starters:
2 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 Def, 5 Bench
Next season proposal:
2 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 Flex RB/WR, 1 Flex WR/TE, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 Def, 6 Bench
Unless yahoo changes, we have to do the flex like that. They haven't had a RB/WR/TE flex option available. That brings the draft to 17 rounds.
I know this is something we've talked about the last couple seasons. Maybe it is time to spice it up a little.
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| 104 | Tree
ID: 1411442914
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 12:14
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not sure i'm keen on the WR/TE flex. i'd rather go 2 RBs, 3 WRs, and a RB/WR flex, since i don't see too many people choosing a second TE over a WR.
a deeper bench, however is crucial, because some of the bye weeks this year were brutal.
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| 105 | Frick
Donor
ID: 3410101718
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 13:18
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Would any support the idea of starting 2 TEs? As TE become more integrated into some of the offenses, it seems like a possible reaction. Granted I could be biased by the fact that the Colts normally deploy 2 TE sets on a regular basis.
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| 106 | wiggs@work
ID: 5910511410
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 13:22
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i really dont like going to 2 TEs, I feel like they are not real productive. Almost the same as 2 catchers in baseball in my opinion.
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| 107 | Great One
Sustainer
ID: 053272014
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 13:39
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I don't like starting 2 TE's... BUT I don't mind an extra WR/TE slot. I had that in one of our leagues and it worked pretty well. There were a couple weeks it really helped out to have an extra group of players to pick from.
Actually it was that exact position setup and I am a big fan. It really mixes things up and allows flexibility in decision making.
2 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR and then a WR/RB and a WR/TE -- then your usual TE, K, D
Also... I think there is a way to make TE points count more and I have seen this before with some success. You could add points per reception for TE's or tweak the yardage numbers which gives them a little more value.
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| 108 | TB
ID: 72253110
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 14:50
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I am on the same page as you, Greatest One. But, unless yahoo changes how you can set the league up, you cannot adjust scoring rules by position. I know we can at fleaflicker.com and am all for making the TE postion more valueable. I wouldn't mind making it .5 per reception for RB/WR and 1 point per reception for TE. I think at fleaflicker you have to actually set it up as 2 receptions equals one point for WR/RB and than 1 for 1 TE.
We start 2 QB so I can't imagine it would be any harder starting 2 TE, but that's why I like the 2 flex positions where you can choose between starting:
3RB/3WR/1TE or 2RB/4WR/1TE or 2RB/3WR/2TE or 3RB/2WR/2TE. This allows for several different strategies when the draft comes along.
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| 109 | Great One
Sustainer
ID: 053272014
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 15:08
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Yeah, I saw that somewhere, didn't know if it was possible. But I see the value in finding a way to make TE's more valuable.
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| 110 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Tue, Dec 19, 2006, 22:06
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I agree with wiggs and GO-----I don't mind an extra WR/TE slot. I worry that adding a spot AND a bench spot will take quality players off the wire. And yes, each week I felt there were a few quality guys available. Bye weeks are supposed to be tough, and force people into difficult decisions----which sometimes caused good players to fall loose.
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| 111 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Tue, Dec 26, 2006, 09:12
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Congrats Mike, our first two-time champ.
You beat me in convincing fashion. When people say they would rather lose by 60 instead of one, I am guessing they have never lost by 60 in the championship game. =)
You truly had the best team all season as evidenced by the amount of points you scored. Thanks to everyone for a fun season.
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| 112 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Tue, Dec 26, 2006, 09:53
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Lol. Thanks bro! It was fun to match up with you in the final....I really had no idea what to expect after I barely slid by the hottest team in the league in the semis (Treemeister).
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| 113 | Tree
ID: 1411442914
Tue, Dec 26, 2006, 10:26
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Congrats Mike.
i feel pretty good about my team this year. third place, one victory over the league champion, and a heartbreaking loss to him in the semifinals.
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