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0 Subject: 2012 RIFC AA

Posted by: wolfer
- [20537421] Sun, Aug 12, 2012, 22:38

Welcome. This is for everyone who is in AA.
1Promize
      ID: 7752210
      Mon, Aug 13, 2012, 10:11
When we looking to start things going
2wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Mon, Aug 13, 2012, 22:00
One person needs to sign in to mfl first. When he does, we can pick our spots for the draft then.
3Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Tue, Aug 14, 2012, 06:14
Who are we waiting for?
4Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Tue, Aug 14, 2012, 06:15
I see 14 teams in the league
5wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Tue, Aug 14, 2012, 10:35
We are waiting for Mike.
6louky
      ID: 91014918
      Tue, Aug 14, 2012, 20:24
Hey guys this is my 1st year in one of these leagues, maybe I missed it, but I can't find the scoring format at the league site. Any help would be great. Thanks
7damoose
      ID: 397221111
      Tue, Aug 14, 2012, 21:06
http://rotoguru1.com/cgi-bin/read.pl?board=foot&thread=5441&last=1344995289

Check out post 119 in that thread
8 Mike
      ID: 147271510
      Wed, Aug 15, 2012, 11:35
Hi everybody. Ok, I am in. What's next?
9wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Wed, Aug 15, 2012, 11:39
Now that everyone is in, we will start the draft order selection later today or tomorrow. I want to verify something with Guru first.
10 wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Wed, Aug 15, 2012, 18:25
I need two sets of randmon numbers.
11Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Wed, Aug 15, 2012, 18:47
13,11,7,5,3,2,1,14,12,8,9,10,6,4
12Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Wed, Aug 15, 2012, 18:52
I sent a set via e-mail
13wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Wed, Aug 15, 2012, 23:22
The second set of numbers were:

7, 1, 14, 3, 9, 6, 10, 8, 2, 5, 4, 13, 12, 11

I believe everyone has been through this beforew so I will cut to the chase. The draft selection order will be:

1. da bomb
2. wg
3. jseth33
4. louky
5. valkryie
6. dave r
7. mike
8. wolfer
9. toral
10. goldcoach
11. jtserb
12. judy
13. smith32
14. promize


Da Bomb is on the clock to pick his spot. Hopefully we can get this part done by the end of the weekend, so we can start ASAP.
14judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 00:02
Nice

NOT...
15judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 00:03
remember it is bonzai drafting:

1-14
14-1
14-1
14-1
1-14 then normal snake
16Da Bomb
      Donor
      ID: 487112814
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 00:52
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14. Da Bomb
17WG
      ID: 3811221423
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 01:41
1.
2.
3. WG
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14. Da Bomb
18JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 08:44
guh, terrible random number spot thing.... :)
19jseth333
      ID: 507151215
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 09:00
1. jseth
2.
3. WG
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14. Da Bomb
20Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 19:40
After checking in for 10 hrs w/o success when my turn comes up please just take the lowest pick available either 2 or 4 for me- thanks.
21louky
      ID: 91014918
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 20:09
Hey guys I'm cool with any draft order, had no internet access last night. damoose thanks for the heads up, but couldn't get that page to load. The defensive guys are the only thing new to me, but I'll muddle through the best I can. Good luck everybody and go Browns!!
22louky
      ID: 91014918
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 20:10
Now I get it Sorry!! 13 for me
23louky
      ID: 91014918
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 20:14
My bad, I thought post 13 had me drafting 4th, Valkyrie, your #2
24Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 22:07
We are at

1. jseth
2. Valkyrie
3. WG
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. Louky
14. Da Bomb

Dave r is up
25Dave R
      SuperDude
      ID: 3010361110
      Thu, Aug 16, 2012, 22:18
1. jseth
2. Valkyrie
3. WG
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. Dave R
10.
11.
12.
13. Louky
14. Da Bomb


Mike is up
26 mike
      ID: 587241623
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 00:25
1. jseth
2. Valkyrie
3. WG
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. Dave R
10.
11.
12. Mike
13. Louky
14. Da Bomb

Wolfer is on the clock
27 Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 05:00
I'm after wolfer. Please give me the lowest position (i.e., highest number) available.
28Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 06:00
I'm up after Toral, I'll take either 10 or 8 whichever is left. Out of town for the weekend. Check in spotty.
29wolfer
      ID: 20537421
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 09:16
I will take 4. That will give Toral 11. I cant determine the spot for Goldcoach since both spots are available.

1. jseth
2. Valkyrie
3. WG
4. wolfer
5.
6.
7.
8.
9. Dave R
10.
11. Toral
12. Mike
13. Louky
14. Da Bomb
30Smith32
      ID: 257151416
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 09:41
Maybe I'm reading too much into #28, but I'd assume his preference is 10 since he listed it first.
31JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 11:50
I agree with post 30.. 10 it is. (I assume from reading that is what it should be, correct me if I am wrong commish) That is what the previous posts sounded like

1. jseth
2. Valkyrie
3. WG
4. wolfer
5.
6.
7.
8. JTSERB
9. Dave R
10. Goldcoach
11. Toral
12. Mike
13. Louky
14. Da Bomb

Above is up to date list

On Deck and to complete the order....

12. judy
13. smith32
14. promize

So Judy, whenever you are ready :)
32judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 12:21
Weird choices. Never seen it so bottom heavy. I will take LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN!!

1. jseth
2. Valkyrie
3. WG
4. wolfer
5.
6.
7. Judy
8. JTSERB
9. Dave R
10. Goldcoach
11. Toral
12. Mike
13. Louky
14. Da Bomb
33Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 13:10
"I have never seen it so bottom heavy" says Judy taking the the bottom most pick available, LOL.
34wolfer
      ID: 20537421
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 13:22
I do have an email to Goadcoach for a verification.
35wolfer
      ID: 20537421
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 13:22
I do have an email to Goadcoach for a verification.
36PromizeCell
      ID: 57571713
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 14:57
No need for me to pick since I'll be last.
37Smith32
      ID: 257151416
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 15:07
Final Order, pending Goldcoach verification.

1. jseth
2. Valkyrie
3. WG
4. wolfer
5. Promize
6. Smith32
7. Judy
8. JTSERB
9. Dave R
10. Goldcoach
11. Toral
12. Mike
13. Louky
14. Da Bomb
38Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 15:34
Aha no Valkyrie

I took the middle pick so that the bonzai order does not affect me!!

39wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 19:01
Now that we are done sans Goldcoach confirmation, I want to start the draft NO LATER than Monday AM. I am thinking of setting the order tomorrow, and then start in after that. It all depends when the big boys start.
40Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 19:22
Monday, April 20? I can do it, but it's damned rude short notice.

The big boys are starting (under timing) a whole week later than you propose.
41PromizeCell
      ID: 57571713
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 19:35
No need for me to pick since I'll be last.
42PromizeCell
      ID: 57571713
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 19:35
No need for me to pick since I'll be last.
43 mike
      ID: 587241623
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 21:48
Stupid question: I can prerank everything so it auto drafts for me correct? Thanks. -Mike
44wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 22:28
Since the RIFC is starting a week from Monday, I can push it back. I only threw that out to see what people thought.
45Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 22:41
Way too early. Eagles will have only one game completed for example. Move at least to Friday...maybe untimed until Monday the 27th.

Gotta make sure the new guys understand how to use queues so as not to delay the draft though...need 2/3/4 rounds per day minimum.
46Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Fri, Aug 17, 2012, 22:42
Toral

April?
47Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 07:04
Hmmm...Starts with "A", like "August". That's probably why I typred that.
48Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 07:50
No guarantee this league will draft as fast as Judy's AAA, traditionally a very fast drafting league, or RIFC. Waiting till the 27th might make it hard to be ready for Opening Day.

Maybe something in the middle like Thursday August 23rd or Friday August 24, with a long clock until Monday.
49judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 13:56
Need to set the draft order in MFL.

Toral --almost everyone in this league has been in RIFC before -- the only name I do not recognize is louky --, so I would expect that the draft would go at a decent pace.

I am OK with opening it Sunday around noon with an official clock to start Monday at 6 am. I doubt we will need a clock unless some one has an unexpected "life event" -- like one guy who went to the hospital with a heart attack and had to draft from there -- true story!!
50judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 13:57
Or just open it Friday, but put no pressure on the guys at the top to pick...they could post to let us know if they are ready to pick early. Could get a couple of rounds out of the way that way... maybe?
51louky
      ID: 91014918
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 15:47
I won't slow you guys down, I'm on the road M-F but I have access at night. I'll have queues set up for the 9-5 time frame.

Dave R, nice to do battle with you again, it's been a while.
52JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 16:13
It has been a LONG time since I have done anything related RIBC, RIFC etc... basically anything RI. Can someone break down everything for me? Maybe it will help someone else also. I have never used the website we are using for the draft. Is it just as good as kafentited? IE: User friendly, Prerank's, Designated pickers etc.

Is there a automated email that is sent when it's your turn to pick? Or is it your responsibility to keep checking in to see if your up, or at-least close to pick etc.

Basically is there a "RIFC League for Dumbies" guide out there? lol

:)

JT
53JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 16:40
I was checking out our league website. To say it's overwhelming... That would definately be a understatment. I am used to Yahoo, pretty much all I have ever used since the beginning.

Couple of questions. I was looking around, changing logos, names etc. Added phone number, text messages etc.

I logged back to the league main page and had 2 things on the front page that said I still must do.

1. Pick my survivor pick for the week
2. Do my confidence pick for the week

Are these just optional extra things for the fun of the league? Do they determine anything at all? I think it's cool that they are there, but basically I am assuming it is just a side game and has no bearing of the real intent of the league?

Like I said in previous post. I am far behind the curve when it comes to using this site and RIFC leagues. Drafting, Fantasy Football I have no problem with, just seems like there is so much to do on the site Dave uses for RIFC leagues.

*Side Note I am not knocking it at all. I assume he uses the site because no other site out there has as much customization needed to fit all the rules that RIFC uses.
54wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Sat, Aug 18, 2012, 17:25
Okay, how about this as a comprimise. Open everything up when the first games start on Thursday, and start officially on Monday? People could still make picks if they want during the weekend.
55Promize
      ID: 447211612
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 08:33
Jt, they are optional... Some people play it and some don't. Determines nothing in the way of RIFC.
56Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 14:23
Where are we drafting this year- I signed up but forhet where this league is drafting LOL- another sign of old age no wonder I am in AA.
57judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 14:32
wolfer -- that sounds like a plan, but let's ask the top folks if they do plan to pick or not. Say, I at #7 am gonna wait until Monday, I gotta post that in the thread here so folks don't get mad that I am not drafting...

Also remember to program your team to receive the draft alerts: go to for owners-->franchise set up--> contact info.

You absolutely need to check the "when I am on the clock for my draft" button. The button above that is nice to as it lets youknow what is happening via email, so you don't have to keep going to MFL.

Also remember that if you have a name in the pre draft list, the computer will take the top name automatically, so make sure it is really what you want to do.
58judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 14:34
Valkyrie -- on the MFL site..
59Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 15:50
Thanks Judy- must admit it was embarrassing to have to ask LOL.
60Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 16:11
It looks to me that the actual draft order still needs to be set- I am #2 not #1 and Jseth is #1??
61wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 16:23
Working on it as we speak.
62wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 16:32
Order is set. If someone wants to double check it, go right ahead.
63judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 18:17
looks good to me; already entered a Q for round #1!
64Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 19:16
Hi guys, I'm back in town . Position ten was correct, sorry for the ambiguity in my post.
65wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 19:59
So we are all good. Remember what Judy said in post 57.
66Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Sun, Aug 19, 2012, 21:35
Jtserb

No designated pickers. Pop players into the slot and the computer automatically takes the top guy. Go to for owners-->draft to make lists for each round.

Also look at info in post 57.
67WG
      ID: 3811221423
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 00:11
Number 1 got skipped? Should I pick?
69Dave R
      SuperDude
      ID: 3010361110
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 06:59
I think the draft started earlier than discussed?
70wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 08:23
I am going to revert everything back by Thursday,
71Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 08:32
If we can we might get some practice in blind bidding before we finally reset. The RIFC folks are currently trying to work it out.
72 Khahan
      ID: 39432178
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 10:03
hey guy, just an fyi, Mike is out of town for 2 weeks. He left yesterday. I can text him or email his work email address (he's a co-worker of mine)

I'm pretty sure he'll be checking in sporadically but if it appears he's MIA, shoot me a message.

Is there a way to make a person not in the draft a co-manager to assist? If so I can help out more pro-actively. Mike will be in training courses for most days and may not be able to log in often.
73Promize
      ID: 447211612
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 14:18
Wonder why the draft room doesn't pop up on the league.
74JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 17:39
I have to admit, I am lost. I set up everything, I got emails, and texts on picks. Then things dissapeared. I don't even know where to go on the website to make my pick when it's my turn..

I miss the ole days of...

1.08 Ray Rice, RB, BALT

Things seemed a lot more organized then. I guess once I get used to MFL website, it will like second nature.
75wolfer
      ID: 20537421
      Tue, Aug 21, 2012, 22:08
Re 71

Arent they doing a seperate league for practice?
76wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 09:26
Just a reminder. Draft starts when the first kickoff is tonight.
77judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 10:42
JT -- you'll figure it out

Start with for owners --> draft to input your list
There are ADP lists, Alphabetical lists and both can list by position.
78judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 10:44
everyone must absolutely do this::

Also remember to program your team to receive the draft alerts: go to for owners-->franchise set up--> contact info.

You absolutely need to check the "when I am on the clock for my draft" button. The button above that is nice to as it lets youknow what is happening via email, so you don't have to keep going to MFL.
79judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 13:02
When is our official draft start?
80wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 16:22
The clock will be turned on Monday or the end of round 1, whichever comes first. Does anyone have any issues with the clock mirroring the RIFC?
81wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 22:11
I made the pick for vampierweekend (jseth) per the email he sent me earlier today.
82judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Thu, Aug 23, 2012, 23:51
I hate using a clock...
83wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 00:00
All I will say is that I am flexible with regards to the clock. If we do not have anyone slowing us down, we can keep the clock off for as long as possible.
84Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 00:32
Mirroring RIFC's clock is a good idea.
85Dave R
      SuperDude
      ID: 3010361110
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 08:37
I think you need to have a clock
86JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 08:54
If it were August 4th, I would say no clock, but its 8/24. We have way to many picks to go through. A clock is a must. With that said. I just woke up, I seen it is my turn. I will pick shortly. Someone going to make a new thread for draft discussion? Or are we just going to use this one?
87wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 09:01
This one is fine. I think all the other leagues have one thread.
88JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 10:00
Sounds good Wolfer. Like I said in previous post, it's been years since I have done a RIFC league. Isn't there a thread where we explain or picks? Why we drafted him at the time etc? I know we do that after a few rounds have passed though. Ya used to put who ya picked, why ya picked him, if someone fell to you, if you thought you reached, your initial strategy etc. I always remember Guru asking us to do that. Does that still happen? I always found that to be interesting.
89Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 10:03
That still happens, but only the top RIFC league insists on it; the AAA leagues have such threads, but not everybody participates, and it's more usual for managers to post 5 rounds in a time; AA leagues recetnly haven't had rationale threads.
90wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 11:07
That is actually mandatory in the RIFC. For the AA and AAA it is optional. I will do a recap thread. If no one objects, its proably safer to keep the clock off for this weekend only. So please check in and make queues.
91Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 17:28
I emailed gold coach -- it's been 4+ hours and 11 since he checked the site...
92Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Fri, Aug 24, 2012, 23:19
Sorry guys, had a queue set up, but apparently not for more than one round. Stick working out the kinks in this system. I now have queues for rounds three and four active.
93louky
      ID: 91014918
      Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 05:57
I'm still not sure how the scoring is set up for this league... any help would be appreciated. Thanks
94louky
      ID: 91014918
      Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 06:03
wolfer, number added
95Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 07:05
RIFC Scoring:

Roster
1 QB
2 RB
2 WR
1 WR/TE
1 TE
1 K
2 DL
2 LB
2 DB
1 additional IDP (flex)
9 bench
24 Total

Decimal scoring is applied for all categories.

Offense Category Points
(apply to all players, including IDP)
Passing TD 4
Other TD 6 (all TDs, whether on offense, defense, or special teams)
Passing-2pt conv 1
Other-2pt conv 2
Passing yard 1/25 (i.e., .04 per yard)
Rushing yard 1/10 (i.e., .10 per yard)
Receiving yard 1/10
Punt return yard 1/10 (also applies to IDP)
Kick return yard 1/25 (also applies to IDP)
Kick return 0 (no deduction)
Int, fumbles lost -2

Kicking Points
(apply to all players, including IDP)
Extra point made 1
Extra point missed -1
FG under 40 yards 3
FG 40-49 yards 4
FG 50+ yards 5
Missed FG <30 -1
Missed FG 30+ 0

Indiv Defensive Player Points
(apply to all players, including offensive players and kickers)
Solo Tackle 1
Asst Tackle 0.5
Tackle for loss 2
QB hit 1
Pass defensed 1
Sack 1 (half sack=0.5)
Interception 3
Fumble forced 2
Fumble recovery 2
TD 6 (all TDs, whether on offense, defense, or special teams)
Safety 3
Blocked kick (FG, XP, punt) 2
96louky
      ID: 91014918
      Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 13:08
Thank you Toral
97 Mike
      ID: 427412512
      Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 13:41
I set up a Queue. Should get me through this next pick at least. I'll add more to it later.
98Khahan
      ID: 287272517
      Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 18:27
Not sure why mikes que didn't draft. Could be normal site confusion. I'm out right now and don't have the login info on my phone. When I get home I'll jump on and check his que
99louky
      ID: 91014918
      Sun, Aug 26, 2012, 16:01
I'm going to be on the road for about 4 hours, have the next pick lined up.
100wolfer
      ID: 20537421
      Sun, Aug 26, 2012, 19:11
Okay, I get to work about 7:20 tomorrow morning. I will start the clock then and thank you all for paying attention this weekend.
101louky
      ID: 91014918
      Sun, Aug 26, 2012, 21:38
Another newbie question, what is the deal with the clock?
102Khahan
      ID: 54138190
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 00:09
The clock is your timeframe to make your pick in. When its your turn you have x hours (league commish can confirm exact time). If you do not make your pick in the allotted time frame it moves on to the next pick and you are skipped. You may make your skipped pick at any time, but others will have had a chance to pick ahead of you and if they take who you wanted....well you can always offer them a trade for their player. :)
103Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 06:52
I'm headed to work soon (no access-got to get a smart phone), set up three queues they'll last until someone picks them ;). I've a referee meeting tonight so I won't be back till about 9 eastern. Happy drafting Stay away from my picks!!!
104judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 08:34
Goldcoach --

what do you ref? where? I hate those ref meetings! we have to go to six (!) in season plus the interp for PIAA (PA).
105wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 08:50
Re 102

He is right and I have set it to 6 hrs which I believe what the RIFC is doing.

Re 103 and 104.

So who wants to start the first rules interpretation argument? Kidding.
106Promize
      ID: 447211612
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 10:29
Where is the timer? Usually with MFL there is a cool draft room etc...
107judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 14:21
going out til around 7. Set three rounds of Q's; have no clue if they will last...
108wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 16:40
A queue is also set up for this round.
109Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 21:57
Judy, I do high school football and Basketball in the state of Georgia. BB has 5 meetings , yearly 3 day camp, and yearky exam. Football has 10-12 meetings, yearly 1 day camp, 1 exam. Its worth it though to get on the field/court. What sport(s) do you do?
110judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Mon, Aug 27, 2012, 23:07
I do HS Field Hockey and HS and DII and DIII Lacrosse. PIAA requires an interp and 6 meetings, one of which must be a "play day". Written exams are yearly, on field testing varies with renewal from 1 to 4 years, depending upon skill.

I guess I should not feel so bad about meetings... I tried BB but did not like it and it interfered with training for squash in the winter season.
111Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 06:36
I'm still waiting for the NFL to call me up....

Don't you have to run a lot in Lacrosse? Big field and all...
112Promize
      ID: 447211612
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 10:22
Are we going to make it through this with 14 hour picks?
113JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:09
I apologize for the last 2 rounds, I think most can a-test to my drafting and leaving ques. Promize just ran one and I don't think I had any delays. Truth be told, this website sucks. There is to much of nothing. I swear I save my ques, but then it goes to round specific, or it doesn't or maybe it runs out. I don't know. Either way I apologize for the delay. Also where is the timer? I don't see one anywhere on the website. When does it pause etc? None of this information I don't see. It's not your guys fault for ignorance of trying to figure out MFL draft site, but I obviously seem to not be doing something right =0

I agree with post 112, a 14 hour clock is way to long. I am find with a shorter clock for me in general, since it I ran out of time and got skipped by 6 picks already, which isn't a big deal. I am not mad. That is how the slow draft goes, ya can't wait forever. I am going to talk to WG, i talk to him regularly in a baseball league. Maybe he can help me out, ill send him my ques and he can make my pick for me. If ya want to shorten the clock, I am all for it. If ya wanna shorten it just for me, since from looking at times, it looks like I am the culprit here, put me on a shorter clock. Either way, I like to apologize to the league for my delay and still figuring out this site ;)

Maybe its my master draft strategy? lol

Sorry guys, heading to the website now to pick and try to set a que for next one. :)
114judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:13
Yes -- and they are always 16-18 years old and I get older each year. It is actually becoming an issue as the average age of the refs is mid 40's (I am well beyond that!!). The only saving grace is that after dashing down the field for 70 yards at breakneck speed, they do not fast break to goal, but rather STOP and settle to run a play --which is good for me, so I can get there, but I personally do not understand the strategy if you have the break...to me, take it...
115JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:16
It won't let me pick.... I am going to the usual place where I make my pick and it's just queing me up for round 8....

Either way, commish just pick my 7.08 Julius Peppers for my picked that got skipped please.

Thanks
116judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:18
The huge issue with the website is that if you have a Q in round 4 and you click on round 5 in the draft home page to make a Q, it takes you to round 4!!! I mess up on that all the time. for 5

you have to be really careful what round you are messing with.

Also, once a player has been picked, he is NOT deleted from your Q.

At the end of this draft we all need to send in a "comment" to the web designers. These are easy fixes computer wise...

I also do not like that the draft grid is by manager not by position. You cannot tell how many have been picked at each slot.

That's why I prefer drafttime, but the drawback there is adding the players to the rosters, but as a commish, it really only takes about an hour once the draft is done.
117wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:24
re 115

Noted.
118Bonka
      Sustainer
      ID: 019742310
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:25
http://football21.myfantasyleague.com/2012/options?L=48261&O=105

We went over this last year, just have to order the franchises to match the draft order. Also, as I mentioned last year or the year before, I think the reason players aren't deleted from the queue is for if picks get changed. There's no reason to delete them from the queue on the backend either, it can only create issues by doing so.
119JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:26
TBH and ill be blunt. THIS WEBSITE NUCKING SUCKS! I never seen a worst draft site in my life. I would have gladly entered all the players into a yahoo league for this league. There are way to many useless things on MFL, when all i want to find is DRAFT. I can't even find DRAFT with a clock. Where is this mysterious draft room?
120Bonka
      Sustainer
      ID: 019742310
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:39
Should have been set up on the main page for everyone. You can also customize your home page and add it in. That and it's under For Owners on the top menu dropdown menu.

MFL is fine, takes some getting used to. MFL is not good for people who don't look around for things or give up easily.
121JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:39
I made a 6 man que on my draft list. I saved it. There are 5 picks before me. It should auto draft it for me correct?
122JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 12:42
Bonka, I won't take that as a shot, but I disagree with your statement. The site is slow, old in design, and to even users that are better than average with a computer just plain disorganized. Like I said, it's my 1st year using the website. So far I think it sucks. Doesn't mean I won't change my mind, but first impression is there is to much garbage and not enough of what you need.
123Toral Away
      ID: 53782813
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 14:08
I see MFL's self-appointed press agent is here with us again this year.

MFL is very unintuitive. There's a lot on the site if you feel like conducting expeditions to find things.

It's a detriment that drafted players aren't removed from your queues.
124Bonka
      Sustainer
      ID: 019742310
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 14:23
So contact them about it. Don't complain to a person who has used the site for years and has had essentially no major issues with it. Also find a site that has a better UI, is just as powerful, and the same price point or lower than MFL and let me know so I can check it out.


JTSERB, yes, the UI at MFL is not very good. I'm surprised they still haven't made things more intuitive. It's a good site once you get used to it and there are plenty of people around here that should know their way around it by now. You can also search through their help page if you need to find something and it's usually helpful. The site isn't slow though. Maybe slow to find what you're looking for when new, but not loading wise.
125judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 14:55
MFL is a great site EXCEPT for the draft. That STINKS!!
126Dave R
      SuperDude
      ID: 3010361110
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 16:21
Does any one besides me think we need to pick the pace up. Since the first pick was made on Monday, there have been a total of 27 in two days. I realize the day isn't over, but we are on a 1 round per day pace, we never will come close to finishing, under the assumption we want to be done by game time on 9/5. Even two rounds a day doesn't get us there.

We had one time out, one near time out and are 1 hour away from another.
127WG
      ID: 517452514
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 17:22
re 116

isnt the grid format pretty standard? you can still see who doesnt have a te or how many lb have been drafted.
128Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 17:45
RE 114. Same with JV Football where we only run 4 man crews. The Wings (guys on either side of the line at the snap) have to cover all passes and long runs. More and more some of the large schools are going to spread offenses and even no huddles. keeps and old guy like me in shape.

RE Draft site. It is quite convoluted. Takes a lot of time to set up a queue, and then remove guys from said queue when drafted. W/O access at work I have to try to play catch up on the days events when I get home. and set up two or three queues for the next day. I do try to slip by the library at lunch to check in but its a hard site to log into as well (no login spot on the home page for example). I imagine its also difficult to navigate for those of you who are checking in by smart phone as well. All said though, its a lot better than I would have done.
129judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 21:36
the MFL grid is awful. I need to see it with positions across the top and managers along the side. That way I can tell right away who needs -- say a TE -- and know if I need to draft one now or if I can wait...

The MFL grid is not a grid; it is a list.

this from drafttime is a great grid: http://www.draftime.com/draft_grid.php?draft_id=114
130judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 21:39
Another issue with MFL Q's is that they do not remove drafted players. So I was out tonight and I come home to check my Q as I am two picks away and I have no clue who is really left. It could be empty for all I know...

Too much work to check it all out. A waste of time so to speak..
131judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 21:41
draft pace is not too bad; 1/3 of the way through and the end stuff tends to go really fast as the players are junky...
132Bonka
      Sustainer
      ID: 019742310
      Tue, Aug 28, 2012, 21:42
I already linked you the grid list, http://football21.myfantasyleague.com/2012/options?L=48261&O=105

reports > franchise > rosters - grid format
133Khahan
      ID: 39432178
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:03
Just sent a text to Mike, we're working on his pick.
134judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:24
132 Thanks Bonk...
135wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:34
You can also go to the grid through Guru's links on the blurb I believe.
136Guru
      ID: 330592710
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:43
My grid links don't show the positions. Bonka's link in 132 does - it's just not sequenced by pick.
137judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 09:47
The link should be on the draft page! I never thought to look at the roster page!!
138JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 13:17
Hey my auto pick has been working woohooo!

In regards to Dave, I agree... I don't think we are going to finish on time at this rate.

Clock needs to be moved to a shorter time.. and this is coming from someone who timed out once and used the full clock twice, and there are still a few managers that are around the average pick time as me.
139JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 13:18
Franchise Avg. Wait Time # Picks
Valkyrie 9 minutes 9
the fighting sam druckers 1 hour, 30 minutes 10
Wheat Kings 21 minutes 10
Da Bomb Squad 1 hour, 24 minutes 10
goldcoach 59 minutes 10
promize less than a minute 10
Chicago Serbs 2 hours, 34 minutes 10
WG 2 hours, 2 minutes 9
Georgia Gymkhana 1 hour, 42 minutes 10
louky 1 hour 10
Dave R 24 minutes 10
smith32 1 hour, 7 minutes 10
VampireWeekend 9 minutes 8
judy less than a minute 10
142wolfer
      ID: 20537421
      Wed, Aug 29, 2012, 22:04
I am still moving to 4 to be on the safe side.
143Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 13:44
The clock doesn't seem to have changed to 4 hours. It's been nore than 4 hours between picks 13.12 and 13.13.
144wolfer
      ID: 44724810
      Thu, Aug 30, 2012, 16:00
I changed the clock this AM.
145Khahan
      ID: 39432178
      Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 12:01
Sorry for the delay folks. I forgot Mike was flying today.
146JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 14:29
Kickoff is 6 days away. I know I have took quite a long time to make a pick in this draft, but we REALLY need to get moving guys. There are still alot of picks left. I set my next to rounds and put a lot of players there. I shouldn't time out and it should auto pick the player. I really hope we finish by Monday at the latest. There is still going to be waiver's add/drops etc. I shouldn't be the one preaching with my timeouts, but let's get moving guru's :)
147Dave R
      SuperDude
      ID: 3010361110
      Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 14:41
I agree, again. People need to set queues, if they can't be available when it's their turn.

We had a 3 round jump on the RIFC, and they are now nearly three rounds ahead of us, outpacing us by 1 full round a day since they started Sunday.

It's just been a few that have held us up, we need to pick it up.
148Khahan
      ID: 39432178
      Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 15:52
The longest delays today were from Mike. He is flying back home today. I completely forgot about that and was sitting back to let him make his picks. I'm on it now.
149judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Fri, Aug 31, 2012, 23:30
just 40 picks today...with 95 to go and it is the SAME PEOPLE who refuse to use Q's for their next round or pick at a decent interval.

C'mon MEN!
150 JTSERB
      Donor
      ID: 481020120
      Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 14:39
I am set for my next 2 picks in my QUE. I am pretty sure, it won't be emptied. With that said. Unless this draft picks up at a rapid pace. I will be gone starting this Sunday Sep 3rd until at a min of Sep 10th. I have a job call for a railroad and will be without access at all. I might be gone for 1 week, I might be gone for 2. I am not sure how long it will be. I know I will be back at the LATEST 2 months.

I am going to need a favor from the commish to set my lineup and possibly finish out the draft for me if we don't finish by Sunday afternoon. In regards to week 1 lineup, I can set that myself on Sunday, but for the league competivness I am going to need the commish to set my lineups each week, until I am heard from again via email or on here etc. It sucks, I am going to miss out on the most important waiver period of the year, but obviously real life and making money comes first.

Commish can you please email me so we can discuss how we can resolve the issue?

Thanks,

JT
151Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 18:18
Only 28 picks made so far today compared to 38 the same time period yesterday. We're slowing down!
152wolfer
      ID: 20537421
      Sat, Sep 01, 2012, 19:55
Email sent. I can keep in contact via text, for draft and lineups, but for waivers, it would be a different story.
153judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 21:33
seriously Georgia Gymkhana -- for the final round of the draft you are making us wait AGAIN?
154wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Sun, Sep 02, 2012, 23:08
I changed the calendar for the blind bidding.
155Valkyrie
      Dude
      ID: 47042413
      Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 14:27
I also had a lot of trouble with the draft site- I am one of those people who really needs things to be intuitive- I do not take the time to read, use help or learn- I expect to be able to figure things out using logic?
At any rate on numerous occasions I had queues selected but they didn't auto pick- also why the need foir choosing the same queue multiple times, pre-draft queue doesn't carry over to rounds, has to be reselected, can't pick players in round queues unless already in pre-draft queues etc.
If it wasn't so redundant some of these features might be nice but only if drafted players autonmatically removed. Anyway fortunately it is over and we made it in time.
Good luck to all- Judy I would again like to thank you for the special cat logo/poem - I do appreciate it every time I go to this site,
156wolfer
      ID: 39537520
      Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 14:34
Draft recap is up...
157Promize
      ID: 447211612
      Mon, Sep 03, 2012, 20:06
Georgia Gymkhana was just so impressed with what Gurley did over the weekend, he needed time to reflect... That is why my last pick took so long. Go Dawgs!
158louky
      ID: 91014918
      Tue, Sep 04, 2012, 16:18
The timing of the draft wasn't the best for me. I was training 4 new reps, and on the road all of last week. when I returned home, I discovered (1 round too late) that I'm short a DB to field a line up. DUH! Never having played this format I'm not sure how to pick up a free agent. I put a bid in of $1.00 ( not sure what that implies either) but nothing has happened. Will I be able to correct this before the season starts?
161Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Tue, Sep 04, 2012, 16:28
Free Agent bids will be adjudicated at 10 A.M tomorrow, and after that FCFS (First-Come-First-Served) bidding will begin at 1 PM, according to the Calendar on our league page.
162WG
      ID: 477532213
      Tue, Sep 04, 2012, 16:52
2 rounds of bidding? Or bidding and then FA?
163Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Tue, Sep 04, 2012, 16:53
My error: I should have said FCFS pickups not FCFS "bidding".

1 Round of bidding. then FAs. Players who are dropped may be piocked up immediately (when free-agents reopen for bidding).
164louky
      ID: 91014918
      Tue, Sep 04, 2012, 16:55
Thanks again Toral, I hope to learn my way around the site soon.
165 mike
      ID: 6849416
      Tue, Sep 04, 2012, 17:49
Basically I thought I pre-drafted for all the final rounds but turns out I didn't (obviously). Sorry to the folks at home.
166 mike
      ID: 6849416
      Tue, Sep 04, 2012, 17:51
Plus those Gurley picks where Gnarley and just frazzled my mind like a weekend bender with Jason Kidd and Amanda Bines.
167jseth333
      ID: 507151215
      Mon, Sep 10, 2012, 22:54
Over 200 points for promize - sheesh...never had a chance...
168Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Tue, Sep 11, 2012, 07:45
Seriously? Promize???

That has to be a record!!!
169Promize
      ID: 447211612
      Wed, Sep 12, 2012, 10:38
Yah, it would be nice if it continues... :)
170Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Wed, Oct 10, 2012, 06:17
Looking for a RB for a WR. Shop among Decker, Hartline, V. Jackson, Jennings, J. Jones, Moore and Roberts.
171PromizeCell
      ID: 57571713
      Mon, Oct 15, 2012, 21:21
Sort of looks like Serbs has quit the league. His team and lineup wasn't adjusted
172louky
      ID: 33946316
      Tue, Oct 16, 2012, 22:56
Saw that, maybe he had access problems
173Goldcoach
      Leader
      ID: 9228209
      Tue, Oct 16, 2012, 22:57
He may be "working on the railroad"...see 150
174Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Thu, Oct 18, 2012, 23:43
So is anyone at least setting jt's roster...?
175louky
      ID: 33946316
      Fri, Oct 19, 2012, 10:25
None of his players are on a bye week, didn't check injury status.
176wolfer
      ID: 198112510
      Fri, Oct 19, 2012, 14:37
he has not responded to my emails yet.
177wolfer
      ID: 37982013
      Sat, Oct 20, 2012, 14:08
Okay, when he told me what his issue was, he told me it would be only a couple of weeks. However, since he is still AWOL, I have asked Guru to take over.
178Guru
      ID: 330592710
      Sat, Oct 20, 2012, 14:55
I'll run it until Serbs returns, if at all.
179 Da Bomb
      Donor
      ID: 487112814
      Wed, Oct 31, 2012, 12:42
I need to free up a couple roster spots due to bye weeks. Stephens-Howling, David Harris and Josh Cribbs are available. May be easiest if I receive your worst player along with waiver $.
180Toral
      ID: 1710311217
      Tue, Nov 13, 2012, 08:30
Been a wild ride. From 2nd down to 6th and, given my pathetic point total, probably on the way out of the playoff picture.

BTW could you guyz at least update your logos? There are guyz who have just let logos from last year representing guyz who are no longer in the league -- Taxman and Loki -- sit there.
181 Toral
      ID: 1710311217
      Tue, Nov 13, 2012, 08:55
Looking for a QB -- receivers James Jones, Lance Moore, Andre Roberts and Greg jennings are available for a quality #2 QB, of the Sam Bradford, Palmer/Romo, Freeman, Fitzpatrick level. Add an RBBC or solid backup RB and I might send you 2 of them.
182Toral
      ID: 1710311217
      Tue, Nov 13, 2012, 08:58
Oh and I will of course add Alex Smith as well, who is a quite serviceable backup. He might well be OK to play by Monday night but I don't want to take the chance.
183Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Tue, Nov 20, 2012, 22:22
Crumbs. I want to bid an amount that has cents in it -- like $7.01 but it won't let me in AA the way I can in AAA...
184louky
      ID: 1110272313
      Fri, Nov 23, 2012, 14:27
Why did Deangelo Hall not score on the onside kick? I can feel a loss by 6 pts or less in my future.
185Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Fri, Nov 23, 2012, 22:41
He was pulling a "Westbrook"...

He did not need to though...
186Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Fri, Nov 23, 2012, 22:42
They can now kill the clock with kneel downs.
187Toral
      ID: 424462011
      Tue, Dec 04, 2012, 17:08
Playoff teams need their blind bidding $ to be added before waivers run tomoroow.
188Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Tue, Dec 04, 2012, 17:42
Wolf was gonna work on it tonight...
189wolfer
      ID: 321120420
      Tue, Dec 04, 2012, 21:20
Working on it as we speak.
190Judy
      ID: 54203110
      Wed, Dec 12, 2012, 15:48
I will again be running the playoff game by MFL. The basic rule is that you can use each player (QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DST once over the course of the playoffs.

So. For example, if you use both Brady and Rodgers in their first games you cannot use them again and might be without a QB for the super Bowl. So ya gotta plan.

I will send out my info when our fantasy season is over, but wanted you to know that your fantasy fix can continue!

Watch this space for announcements. Last year I think we had ~ 20 teams (you can have two!)
191jseth333
      ID: 507151215
      Sun, Dec 23, 2012, 17:53
Congrats Promize - Well done!
192promizeone
      ID: 911141812
      Mon, Dec 24, 2012, 09:41
Thanks...

Interesting the first week scored 210 and the last week scored 203..

Back to Triple AAA!
193 judy
      Dude
      ID: 7771722
      Tue, Jan 01, 2013, 12:16
The 2012 MFL NFL Playoff Challenge is up and running.

The basic rule is that you can use each player (QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DST only once over the course of the playoffs.

So. For example, if you use both Brady and Rodgers in their first games you cannot use them again and might be without a QB for the super Bowl. So ya gotta plan.

Invitations to last year's managers were sent out today.

If you do not want to play this year, please let me know and I will delete your team(s). If you have (non RIFC) friends who want to play, have them email me (swimichel@mac.com) and I will send out an invitation.

You can have up to two teams!

Last year's winner was Promizedawgs, with s_R second and Crabby Bills came in third.
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