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Subject: RIFC AA 2008 Draft discussion
Posted by: russelldl
- Sustainer [466412420] Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 18:34
Now that the draft is started, we needed a new thread.
I'll start a thread for the rationales once the 2nd round is done (or Promize, when you make your 3rd round pick if want to get it rolling, you can do that also.) |
| 1 | Promize
ID: 157381517
Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 18:40
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1.01 LaDainian Tomlinson
Name says it all. If this was a keeper league I might of picked someone else. Lets hope we stay off the injured reserve list! I curse you last year S. Jackson for killing my RIFC year.
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| 2 | russelldl
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Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 20:19
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please dont start rationales yet.
We'll start before round 2, and I'll post a new thread for them. Sorry if that was unclear.
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| 3 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 21:29
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Promize is like a kid in a candy store getting LT.
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| 4 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 21:54
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russelldl - please mark your draft as a public draft, so that those outside the league may review the results. You can set that in the admin settings at kafenatid.
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| 5 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Fri, Aug 15, 2008, 22:21
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done.
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| 6 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 14:24
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Definitely didn't expect Jackson to drop that low, also didn't expect Brady to go that high.
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| 7 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 15:27
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i see this draft is 24 rds. what are the settings for player positions and numbers? i guess we need some def players?
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| 9 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 15:33
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This should have everything you need in the first reply.
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| 10 | VP.
ID: 277271122
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 15:47
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Yeah I was pretty happy to not have to worry about when to take Jackson
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| 11 | russelldl
Sustainer
ID: 466412420
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 15:59
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I left a queue for my next pick. Please only use it for one pick.
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| 12 | russelldl
Sustainer
ID: 466412420
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 22:04
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I'm back,
I should have posted this yesterday but I missed it:
SPECIAL FANBALL RULES FROM GURU:
“When drafting, there is no need to draft every position. For
example, if you want to skip a kicker, be my guest. However,
the Fanball software will force you to fill each of the 15 active
slots when you set your lineup for each game. You will not have
the ability to leave an active slot blank, so plan your bench
needs accordingly. In particular, if you plan to use a player in
the opening Thursday night game, every roster slot will need to
be filled by the Thursday freeze. You may still make
substitutions prior to Sunday for unfrozen players, but you
cannot have a player active on Thursday night if any starting slot
is vacant at that time.
Note that trades during the draft are allowed. Trades should be
announced here, and may include any combination of picks
and/or players.
Players who are not yet listed at Fanball may be drafted, and if
so, a placeholder player will be assigned to your roster until the
player is available. Once the draft is complete, you may no
longer sign (or protect) an unlisted player. If a player is listed at
Fanball but not yet available at kafenatid, there is a link at the
draft site to request the addition of that player. Try to anticipate
these needs, so that we do not have to hold up the draft while
waiting for a player addition.”
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| 13 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 22:06
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Also, if you want to Add your players to Fanball as you pick them, feel free. You will have to do it eventually so its your call whether you want to do it as we pick or after its over.
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| 14 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 22:20
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You have to unlock the players. I actually went to see if I could add Jackson and it showed everyone as being locked.
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| 15 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Sat, Aug 16, 2008, 22:48
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ok, I'll take care of that.
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| 16 | Perm Dude in ME
ID: 237251711
Sun, Aug 17, 2008, 12:45
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I see my top guys were all gone, and my draft lists are still packed (I'm at a hotel in Maine--about to head out to PEI). I'll unpack tonight, pick and load up the queue, so don't expect a pick until tonight.
pd
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| 17 | VP.
ID: 277271122
Sun, Aug 17, 2008, 21:19
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good lord..
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| 18 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 17, 2008, 22:29
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Really hoping we can get a few picks in here. I'll be gone a good part of tomorrow and I really don't want to have to leave a 10-11 person queue for the 2nd round.
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| 19 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 01:31
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Alright, guess we'll be starting up tomorrow then. Keep in mind there's a 6 hour clock starting at 7am EDT.
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| 20 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 01:49
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According to Kafenatid we are on pace to be done just in time for the start of week 5:)
I'll be gone for a few hours tomorrow morning. I've left a queue for my first pick but please dont use it for my second round pick. I'll try my best to make sure I dont hold us up any longer than necessary.
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| 21 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 09:05
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Bad news guys. I've had to stop the draft because something strange has happened. The clock was set to start at 7am this morning. It is currently 8:57am eastern and I just checked in.
Somehow, Permdude's pick was skipped, as was my second round pick.
I've deleted the picks back to Permdude's original pick that should still be on the clock and started the clock again.
I'm not sure how it was possible that these other picks were made but hopefully it wont happen again.
The other problem I now see is that anyone who's picks already went off, now has their queues emptied. So please refill your queues if necessary.
In any case, I will restart the draft this afternoon when I get back. Sorry for the delay but I have to go in to work.
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| 22 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 09:39
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Well this definitely hasn't started as planned. We're going to have to make sure we keep a good pace the first few rounds so we don't get behind. I know two other leagues got almost 3 and 2 rounds done over the weekend, the third got about the same as us, but should have their draft running at the moment.
Anyways, I won't be back until this afternoon as well, but it doesn't look like I'll be missing anything.
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| 23 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 09:56
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Forgot to mention, nobody can fill up queues as far as I know, because you can't access the draft home since the draft is stopped. You would have needed to reset the picks and then paused it, rather than stopping I guess.
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| 24 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 10:04
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Yep I don't have access to the draft which means I can't set a queue. Hopefully Russell is still around so he can set it to paused instead of stopped.
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| 25 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 12:29
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russelldl - The problem may have occurred if the clock was started but box was not simultaneously checked to reset the clock. Thus, the clock could have been retroactively applied.
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| 26 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 12:53
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Ok, I'm back and I think I have things sorted out (hopefully).
Fred from Kafenatid emailed and said that it seemed to be a glitch related to not resetting the clock.
Although not exactly Guru's guess from above, which would have explained how Perm Dude got skipped but doesnt explain how I later got skipped.
Basically just a glitch in the system that has been fixed.
Anyway, I will turn the draft back on and we will start from Perm Dude's 1st round spot again.
I won't start the clock until 7 am tomorrow so that everyone has time to reset their queues. Untimed picks will be allowed. Lets also be careful making designated picks for each other, because some people's queues may have been effected. If you make a pick for someone else, make sure they have posted that they have reset their queue.
I apologize to anyone who's picks were prematurely exposed (including mine). I plan to use the same queue as before and I hope no one feels cheated by that aspect of things. I don't know how to correct that part of the problem.
Sorry for the hold up (again).
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| 27 | Perm Dude
ID: 137321812
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 13:33
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OK, am filling up my queue right now.
Turns out the cottage I am staying at not only has no internet, but no phone line. Grrr. Will pack in about 50 players on the queue, and should be able to check in once a day to refill.
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| 28 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 13:48
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If possible check your email PD, I sent you a message.
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| 29 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 13:58
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Ok, one last update. Guru suggested we get the clock rolling tonight since we are so far behind. Therefore, I am going to restart the clock tonight at 7pm and it will run as usual from there.
I'll send an email to everyone alerting them of this right now.
One last time: Sorry.
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| 30 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 14:53
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LOL we waited like 36 hours for Kellen Winslow to get taken in the first round. Is this like a gag league this year or something?
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| 31 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 15:13
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my queue is set for the second round. Slizz, after you make your picks, go ahead and make mine.
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| 32 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 16:23
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I should note: I am here all the time, so if someone wants to make me their Designated Picker I will do it for them. Just leave me instructions (ie: take the top player for round W, take the top (position) for round X and the top (position) for round Y, don't use my queue past round Z,) and I will gladly do it for you. If everyone has a queue set and a DP with good instructions this draft will move very quickly and we'll be able to catch up with the other RIFC leagues.
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| 33 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 17:23
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I'm going to be out for the night so I'm going to leave a queue. I got the people on either side of me set up as designated pickers.
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| 34 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 17:23
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Hmmm, uh....interesting...I guess.
Did Perm Dude actually make that pick or did he do his queue wrong?
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| 35 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 17:24
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Yeah that's fine Rheo, I'm almost always around from about 4pm until 3am EST so I have you covered for your queue.
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| 36 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 17:30
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Rheo I'll make your pick after I make my own. Just to make sure it's only good for one round, just in case we get a nice run going since Bonka and myself will be getting 3 picks done hopefully simultaneously.
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| 37 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 17:33
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Perm Dude did make that pick. I emailed him to confirm. He may explain more later.
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| 38 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 17:37
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Just noticed it's PM's turn again. Who are his designated pickers, if any? And is his queue available? We could end up waiting until tomorrow morning for another pick if he's not around and nobody can get his queue since he'd time out at 1am when the draft suspends.
If that's the case, I'm going to be extremely unhappy with the situation.
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| 39 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 17:40
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Thanks Kyle. I think it's set for 1 round. Even if we do make a big run I should be back by 11 or so to make my 3rd round pick if we get there.
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| 40 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 18:18
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PM's queue is full but unavailable. I'll email him and hopefuuly we wont get bogged down again.
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| 41 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 19:43
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By the way, the clock hasn't been running since 7. Doesn't matter I guess, since PM would time out at 1 anyways. But we would need to make picks available from 1-7 regardless.
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| 42 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 20:18
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clock has started. Sorry for that delay. I was moving a couch for a friend.
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| 43 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 20:19
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jerk
:)
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| 44 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 20:24
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Any way to set it retroactively starting at 7pm?
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| 45 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 18, 2008, 21:28
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russelldl - given PermDude's limited access, you could try to email Fred af kafenatid and ask him to let you know the top name on his queue. He's done that for me a few times in the past on similar occasions when a manager forgot to make a queue available.
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| 46 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 00:11
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My Q is good for this round and if any of my DPs want to make my pick go ahead.
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| 47 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 00:21
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Well, lets hope tomorrow goes better than today :/
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| 48 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 03:10
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I set up a 5 person queue. Likely won't be on until around noon and don't want to hold anything up if it comes to me. Both drafters before and after my slot can choose for me.
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| 49 | Jaydog
ID: 491262615
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 07:05
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My Queue is set for my next pick (2nd round) but not for my 3rd. I will restock after this next pick.
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| 50 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 08:37
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I left a queue in the outside chance that my 3rd round pick makes it around before I get back around 1pm.
DO NOT USE THE QUEUE FOR ROUND 4
Also, I emailed Fred last night per Guru's suggestion but haven't heard back yet.
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| 51 | Slizz
ID: 21733916
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 08:52
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Noted.
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| 52 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 09:51
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Sorry for taking a little while, that was a surprisingly tough pick for me to make up my mind on. So far I have a similar theme to my auction league team from last year. :-P
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| 53 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 10:05
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Heh, I got online just as it was my turn to pick I guess. Glad to see I got my guy :D
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| 55 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 10:12
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Also, I'm going to mention this now. If we happen to get back to Perm Dude and he times out again, the best thing we can do is give him the top 2 players on the board so his team is not entirely gimp. I think this is what was done in the past in the same situation. Hopefully he'll be around to pick at some point today and can set his queue to available.
This is assuming we don't get access to his queue from Fred. Which hopefully we can.
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| 56 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 12:28
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PermDude should be replaced after who he picked in the first round in addition to repeatedly delaying the draft to maximum extent. Sorry to be so blunt, but this is ruining the draft and imbalancing the league.
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| 57 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 12:33
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I won't disagree with VP.
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| 58 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 14:32
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Ok, I got the first name on PD's list from Fred and made the pick for him. Hopefully he'll get back on before his pick comes around again. But I'll put in another email to Fred if it gets close.
I understand where VP is coming from. My position is that I've been in leagues with PD before and this isnt normal for him. So I'll leave it to Guru if he suggests we make a move. Obciously, if anyone feels strongly about the subject you can feel free to post it on here or email me about it.
As I said, when I commish an RIFC league I always defer to Guru on things like this. I assume he's not going ot pull the plug on PD at this point. But if you have thoughts you can email me and I'll pass them on to Guru.
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| 59 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 14:51
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It's fine for now since we at least got him a viable pick in the 2nd round. His Winslow pick really makes no sense, but oh well. If this keeps up however, then it would be a problem.
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| 60 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 14:53
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Actually I looked at the wrong pick and thought we got him Lewis, heh. Guess he's just a Cleveland fan?
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| 61 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 15:01
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Yeah I'd obviously prefer to keep him as long as he starts drafting sensibly.
I know he's been around the site a lot and is a respected member of the community, but the behavior so far was flat out bizarre.
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| 62 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 15:22
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well, I dont think I'm speaking out of turn when I say that I emailed with PD after his first pick and he did say that it wasn't completely intentional. He was filling the queue and accidentally made the pick (which does happen, I've seen it happen to others). But he decided to stick with it so that we weren't held up any longer and figured he would still have a good pick in the 2nd round.
He is a Cleveland fan I believe. He's definitely behind the 8 ball right now but there are 24 rounds and its certainly possible for him to recover.
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| 63 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 15:33
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Oh I thought he'd said he intended to make that Winslow pick. That kinda sucks if it was an accident =\
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| 64 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 15:40
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I'm heading to the O's game. Should be home around 10 or 11pm. I left a huge queue in the event it gets back to me. My only instructions are that if it gets to my round 4 pick, dont draft a 4th running back with that pick. If I get a WR in round 3 then it doesnt matter, but if I get a RB in round 3, then dont let me take another in round 4. Hope that's clear.
See ya,
russelldl
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| 65 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 20:54
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hopefully i'll get to pick rd. 3 tonite. i'll leave my queue and designate KYLE to pick for me overnite if anyone's around. KYLE let me know if you can't do it.
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| 66 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 21:09
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I'm here all night Dan. Just leave me an instruction and I'll do it.
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| 67 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 22:09
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Gurudan didn't designate me as a picker, so hopefully he's around to make his pick.
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| 68 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 19, 2008, 22:11
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russelldl can do it as long as the queue is available.
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| 69 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 00:30
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i only listed KYLE as my DP. i'm going to bed. take the top pick off my queue regardless of position. back on wed. with a reset. good nite
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| 70 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 10:19
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Hold up here. Can we get PM's last pick changed?
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| 71 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 10:39
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I'd hate to hold up the draft at this point, but something has got to be done. Sorry, but Adrian Peterson (Chicago) is not a 3rd round pick. For the integrity of the league, we can't let this go on any longer.
Also, if we keep running into delays, we might have to look at shortening the clock time if it doesn't look like we'll finish in time.
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| 72 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 10:49
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I just realized also that was who he picked. I actually made the pick for him, but didnt really pay attention to who it was.
I'm not going to stop the clock for him but if I can find a way to change the pick I will.
Fred turned his queue to available for me but I can only see his first choice when it comes around.
Here is what I'm proposing to do. When his next pick comes around (only 5 picks away) I can use the name at the top of the list, go back and make that name his 3rd round pick and then make his 4th rounder with the next name on his list.
Anyone agree/disagree with that idea. We probably have an hour or so before his next pick to decide and I'll run it past Guru also.
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| 73 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 10:57
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The problem is he's getting 2 4th rounders for his 3rd and 4th round picks, after already taking a 4th rounder in the 1st round. Also, who knows what the heck is left in his queue if he just took Peterson.
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| 74 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:08
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I see your point Bonka. But I'm not completely sure how else to handle it. I dont want to take the picks of other players off the board. And I dont want to stop the draft any longer than necessary. His next pick is only one pick away now and I think we should wait and see what that would do for him at this point.
Like I said, I completely agree with what you are saying, I'm just not sure what's the most fair way to fix the problem.
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| 75 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:11
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Well if his next 2 picks are OK, then just do what you said. If they're off the wall again, I'd say we need to assign him two players at the top of the rankings that would fit his team and possibly find another manager to take over.
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| 76 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:28
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Ok, his two picks were somewhat reasonable in my estimation. He got Boldin in the 3rd round which is completely legit. I considered him with my picks right around there.
He took Donald Driver with his 4th pick which is certainly a reach. Also, he currently has no RBs which is a problem because the list is going to get very slim, very fast. I could give him the top RB available but I really dont want to substitute my judgement for his. And I'm definitely not going to hold up the draft. We have to move forward and if his team is soft, so be it. We all get to play against him.
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| 77 | Slizz
ID: 21733916
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:30
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I second that. Even if PD provided us with a list saying he wants a RB with his 5th pick and 6th pick, we'd give him the best available.
While it does take away from the pool for the rest, it would make his team that much more competative at the very least.
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| 78 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:41
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He should really get a 1 or 2 RB over the next 2 rounds, heh.
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| 79 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:46
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well, its not a situation where he's got 4 WRs and nothing else. He's got a QB, TE, and 2 WRs so I'm going to leave it as it is and if he's not back by his next pick, I'll make sure he gets a RB (although I'm not sure who will be left).
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| 80 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:48
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Thanks for taking Jones off the board. It was going to be hard to pass him up if he was still there for me. He dropped way too low.
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| 81 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:51
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Also, we need to start posting rationales. WIth all of the problems we've had I forgot about it. I'll start the thread, please feel free to post your first round rationales with your reasoning for taking your draft slot. You can also post your second round rationale ONCE you have already made your 4th round pick.
Feel free to do them out of order and I'll put them in order as we go on a different thread.
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| 82 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:58
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I have my rationals for my first 3 picks on my computer at home, so when I get home hopefully I'll be able to post all 3. (Meaning I will have made my 5th round pick)
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| 83 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 12:24
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Are rationales required for AA this year?
Also, did the flex position change from RB/WR/TE to just WR/TE this year?
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| 84 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 12:28
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rationales are required.
Also, I believe the flex position is WR/TE but I dont think the change was made this year. I didnt play RIFC last year so I can't say for certain. Check the rules on the regular RIFC thread to be certain.
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| 85 | Bonka
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ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 12:34
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There never was a flex position before. This year there is a WR/TE in place of a WR slot. Also, rationales were never required before for AA. We did some last year, but only through the first couple of rounds, and not all managers even did that.
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| 86 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 12:36
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Last year the WR/TE spot was tested to replace the 3rd WR spot in all the leagues. This year it's become part of the rules. Rationals aren't required but they are strongly recommended. I write them just so I know what's going on in my head when I make the pick I do. I usually write it right after I make my pick, or right after I set my queue.
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| 87 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 12:45
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kyle i'm leaving for the rest of the day in about an hour. i'll put my queue back up. just tke the top picks.
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| 88 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 13:05
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currently dreamin' is up, but the name in his queue is obviously not who he intended. (I wont say who but the player he wants is gone and he's got a guy with the same name who is no longer in the NFL).
I'm not going to make that pick for him. I emailed him and hopefully he's around and can fix the problem quickly.
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| 89 | russelldl
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ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 13:19
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Ok, someone was nice enough to ignore the last post and went ahead and drafted the accidental guy for Dreamin'. So I stopped the draft and I'm going to give Dreamin a little time to respond.
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| 90 | russelldl
Sustainer
ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 13:21
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I fixed the situation. Draft is running again.
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| 91 | Donkey Hunter
ID: 176121816
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 13:27
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So who was the accidental guy? I am looking for a good chuckle.
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| 92 | russelldl
Sustainer
ID: 466412420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 13:41
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Steven Jackson.
There's a Steven Jackson who used to be a backup FB for KC. He was released in July. Not a good 4th round choice.
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| 93 | Donkey Hunter
ID: 176121816
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 13:47
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OK. Saw an article on espn that they had to remove him from their auction league database cuz people were nominating him early and watching him go for 50+ dollars.
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| 94 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 14:26
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i'm leaving with 28 in my queue and kyle and russ both listed as DP'S. take top player and if i run out later pick me a WR
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| 95 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 14:29
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RE 93: He's still in the database. There's also the other person who has a doppelganger in the NFL that's also still in ESPN's database, even though he's been out of the league for 2 or 3 years.
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| 96 | deepsnapper
Leader
ID: 017103420
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 18:55
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If Perm Dude checks in here or anyone has contact with him, please let him know he's up in the G24 draft and he times out at 20:24 and his turn will be skipped until he makes a selection. Thanks in advance. :)
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| 97 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 19:38
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Heh, wasn't expecting someone to take two QBs in the first 5 rounds. Didn't realize a backup was that important.
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| 98 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 19:46
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I hope that someone wasn't picking from his Q and drafted incorrectly. Back to back QBs like that usually signify something like that.
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| 99 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 19:47
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If anyone is interested in trading up this round, send me an email.
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| 100 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 19:49
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Yeah Kyle, it really makes no sense. No need to draft two top 10 QBs in your first 5 picks. It really sets his team behind (and kills the QB pool for the rest of us).
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| 101 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 20:03
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Bonka, e-mail sent.
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| 102 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 20:07
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Try this one instead, haven't gotten anything yet. I know I got emails 2 hours after the fact about a trade offer in another league.
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| 103 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 20:12
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Sent to your G-mail :)
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| 104 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 20:13
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Wolfer I also sent you an e-mail.
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| 105 | wolfer
ID: 9750318
Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 21:35
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Kyle,
Checked and sent.
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| 106 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 10:06
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I'll be out for a few hours. If it gets to me, I'll make a pick when I get back. I'm not comfortable leaving a queue for this round.
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| 107 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 15:21
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Hey guys!
I'm going to post this in every RIFC league...
We need some help in G24. PD has missed two picks and is about ready to miss his third. We need someone outside the league to come in and make his picks for him. Ideally this person will also have a CBS account to make things easier. We have no idea when he will return. Send me a note if you'd like to assist. Thanks!
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| 108 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 15:21
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This is getting to be a bit ridiculous. If PD didnt' have the time to set a Q or be around for the draft why did he sign up. And if he has had something come up he could at least let someone know and find a replacement. We'll be lucky to finish this draft by week 2 right now.
I really hope something isn't wrong with him since he's also missing his G24 picks.
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| 109 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 15:41
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Regardless if something has happened to PD (which would be extremely unfortunate, don't take this the wrong way), we need to keep in mind the 13 other people as well as just getting done on time. We can't afford to have his pick time out every time he's up. We're going to need a replacement or something to get things moving. We will likely have to cut the clock down to 4 hours soon to get the draft done. No need for 6 hour picks in the later rounds anyways.
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| 110 | Slizz
ID: 21733916
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 16:25
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why not just assign him with a position of need?
For example...give him the best available RB utilizing Sportsline rankings. Not only would it speed up the process, but it would at least give him a fighting chance from week 2 week.
I doubt he'll complain.
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| 111 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 16:34
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Wolfer I sent you an e-mail regarding a trade, I'll wait an hour and if I don't hear from you I'll assume it's dead.
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| 112 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 16:42
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For full disclosure - I just agreed to take over Perm Dude's draft until he returns. His queue had been emptied, and it wasn't fair to russelldl to have to make "informed" picks for PD when his own team's picks are only 2 slots away.
I imagine Perm Dude is on vacation all week, so he may not be available to reclaim control until the weekend or the beginning of next week, but in the meantime, I can at least give him some thoughtful picks and also prevent your clock from getting bogged down again.
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| 113 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 16:49
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That's wonderful, thanks Guru!
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| 114 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 16:56
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Thanks Guru. Hopefully we can make up some lost time over the next few days as well.
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| 115 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 17:20
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Trade Announced:
Wolfer trades:
Matt Hasselbeck and his 11th round pick
for
Kyle Trades:
His 6th round and 10th round picks
Kyle has selected Chris Chambers for wolfer. If wolfer will confirm Russell can complete the trade.
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| 116 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 17:24
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I knew it! I even mentioned this in my one rationale when I wrote it.
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| 117 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 17:39
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I was working on that deal when sent you an offer :) I thought I would have both deals done, but it didn't affect me as I got the guy I wanted in 5. I'm working on my rationales and I'll post my round 4 one shortly.
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| 118 | wolfer
ID: 147151518
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 19:50
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re 115
Trade confirmed.
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| 119 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 19:50
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Hey russelldl, I was wondering if you'd be able to enter the scoring rules onto the league site so we could look at how players scored last season.
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| 120 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 20:04
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Until that's done, you can review these
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| 121 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 20:08
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Thanks Guru, that helps quite a bit.
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| 122 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 20:45
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I'm going out for a bit so I left a mini-queue (4 players) in case it gets to me. If my queue empties out I'm not going to be out late and I'll make my pick then.
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| 123 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 22:06
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and the beat goes on VP picks and knows he'll pick again 2 picks later and we're stalled
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| 124 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 23:12
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Rheo's queue is empty/unavailable, so we'll have to wait until he's back.
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| 125 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 07:16
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I turned it off when I got home and fell asleep when the clock shut down. Glad I did since I ended up going a totally different way.
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| 126 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 14:00
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123: i guarantee my total pick time used is less than pretty much everyone else in this league and i know for a fact its been less than yours.
sorry for using 90 minutes of my allowed 6 hours
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| 127 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 14:26
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VP, guess you didn't read either. Merriman has more knee issues. I found this out after grabbing the DEF, although it doesn't affect me nearly as much as you :D
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| 128 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 14:44
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Eh he'll be fine :) He went way later than he was ranked at least.
I better not go to lunch or Gurudan will yell at me for not making my pick immediately after promize makes his
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| 129 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 14:51
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Promize is working, good chance his pick will be a while.
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| 130 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 15:01
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Ok I'm going to lunch. Sorry gurudan.
Love,
VP
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| 131 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 15:51
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all i'm trying to say is put 20 players in your Q and let RUSS or KYLE take your top pick. if they screw up it might help you. guess what, the one that beats the injuries wins. IT'S A CRAPSHOOT.
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| 132 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 15:53
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by the VP i luv like a cuzzin
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| 133 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 15:57
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by the way VP, i luv you like a CUZZIN. enjoy your lunch. mine was fine.
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| 134 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 16:22
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Merriman confirms he has a torn knee ligament............................
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| 135 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 16:35
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Did you think I was kidding? I also think he went way earlier than ranked :P
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| 136 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 18:10
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No I heard about "knee soreness" as of this morning, I don't think the ligament damage had been revealed til after my pick...maybe you have better sources than I do though.
He's definitely a top 5 linebacker if/when he plays IMO
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| 137 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 18:11
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Mario Williams is healthy right??
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| 138 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 18:48
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Wish we could pick things up with selections :/
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| 139 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 19:19
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I think people need to start using their queue if they're not going to be around, and make sure one of their DPs on around most of the time. It shouldn't be too hard to make a 6+ player queue at this point.
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| 140 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 22:17
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i won't be around tonight or tomorrow. who's gonna be my DP?
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| 141 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 22:21
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You can set as many DPs as you want. I'm almost always around and can pick for people.
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| 142 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 23:04
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We're keeping the clock running over the weekend right? We can't afford not to.
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| 143 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 00:59
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i'm going to sleep, and won't be here until sat. pm. i DP'ED BONK and RUSS. take my top pick. thanx dan. i really do luv my cuz VIP.
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| 144 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 02:37
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Alright, looks like we're done until tomorrow. I won't be getting up early since it's the weekend, so I'm setting my queue available to the two guys around me. Only pick for the 10th round. If for some reason it gets back to me in the 11th and my queue isn't empty, I'll pick myself, don't do me any favors :P
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| 145 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 08:28
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I'm out for the morning. Leaving a queue for the 11th. If it somehow makes it back to me for the 12th then please hold on. I'll be back around noon. Thanks.
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| 146 | dreamin'
ID: 57710238
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 09:11
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Why are we drafting defensive players, when the league rules say we can't use them?
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| 147 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 10:05
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I think your looking at the rules in the wrong league.. IDP's have always been in RIFC
The following rules from 2007 are copied from last year's thread. I hope they are complete.
Changes & clarifications from prior rules are shown in italics
Roster
1 QB
2 RB
2 WR
1 WR/TE
1 TE
1 K
1 Team def
1 DL
1 LB
1 DB
3 additional IDP (flex)
9 bench
24 Total
Decimal scoring is applied for all categories.
Offense Category Points
(apply only to QB, RB, WR, TE, and K unless otherwise noted)
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 only to QB, RB, WR, TE, and K)
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
Team Defense Points
(the following points apply only to team defenses)
Sack 1
Interception 2
Fumble recovered 2
TD 6 (excludes TDs on kick or punt returns)
Safety 3
Blocked kick 2
Shutout 10
1-6 defensive points allowed 7
7-13 defensive points allowed 4
14-20 defensive points allowed 1
21-27 defensive points allowed 0
28-34 defensive points allowed -1
35+ defensive points allowed -4
Defensive points allowed exclude TDs scored by the opposing special teams or the opposing defense (i.e., TDs on turnovers, kick/punt returns, or blocked kicks).
Points are assigned for yardage allowed according to the following table:
500+ yards allowed: 0 points
400-499 yards allowed: 1 point
300-399: 2
275-299: 3
250-274: 4
225-249: 5
200-224: 6
175-199: 7
150-174: 8
125-149: 9
under 125: 10
Indiv Defensive Players Points
(the following points apply only to DL, LB, and DB)
Solo Tackle 1
Asst Tackle 0.5
Pass defensed 1
Sack 3 (half sack=1.5)
Interception 3
Fumble forced 2
Fumble recovery 1
TD 6 (all TDs, whether on offense, defense, or special teams)
Safety 3
Unlisted players
During the draft, any player may be drafted, regardless of whether or not the player is listed at the hosting game site. Once the draft is completed, unlisted players may not be added to any roster. This applies for any post-draft waiver processing as well.
In the event that a drafted player is not listed after the draft has completed, a placeholder player will be assigned to the drafting team, to be replaced by the drafted player as soon as he is available.
Priority Claiming
All free agents (any players not on a current roster) are subject to a weekly claiming process at noon on Wednesday. Following the first 6 weeks of the season, the priorities will reset weekly based on the reverse of W/L percentage. After that, priorities will not be reset. Throughout the season, when a player is claimed (either via "free agent priority claim" or a waiver claim), the claiming team moves to the end of the claiming priority list. Following the final regular season game, priorities will be reset based on playoff seed, with the top seed getting the top priority. Thereafter, throughout the playoffs, priorities will again adjust only when a claim is awarded.
Starting at 1:00pm on Wednesday, all free agents may be picked up by any team "first come, first served" without any change in priority status.
(Immediately following the draft, undrafted players will be subject to a priority claiming process, with priorities equal to the reverse of the first round draft order.)
When a player is dropped from a roster, the player will go on waivers for 48 hours. At the end of the 48 hour period, if any team has placed a claim on the player, the team with the highest claiming priority will receive the player. If no claims are submitted, the player becomes a free agent at that time. If a player is dropped within 48 hours of his game freeze, he may not be claimed until the following week's free agent claiming process.
Starting five minutes prior to the scheduled start of each NFL game, no player in that game may be dropped, regardless of whether the player is an active or bench player.
Schedule
13 week round robin
Doubleheaders all weeks 1-13 (play each team twice)
Single elimination playoffs, weeks 14-16
Trades and trade deadline
During the draft, trades may include draft picks. Trades will normally be approved immediately by the Commissioner, assuming they are reasonably balanced. If league managers believe an announced trade is unbalanced, they should protest the trade ASAP.
After the draft, trades will be subject to a review period. For the first 24 hours following a trade, managers may protest a trade by posting a message at the RotoGuru forum, or by sending an email to the Commissioner. If at least 3 managers protest a trade within 24 hours of its announcement, then all managers will be polled within the next 24 hours. If seven or more managers vote to veto a trade, then it will not be approved. If a proposed trade is announced less than 24 hours before the earliest freeze for any player involved, then the entire trade will not be processed until the following week.
If a trade does not receive at least 3 protests, then it will be effective 24 hours after it is announced. If a trade receives at least 3 protests but the protests are not upheld in a full league vote, then the trade will be processed 48 hours after it is announced.
The trade deadline is 11:30pm EST on November 9.
Playoffs
8 teams
Top 6 W/L records are seeded 1-6
Top remaining total points are seeded 7-8
Teams with equivalent W/L records are seeded based on head-to-head first, then total points
Bracket is fixed (no reseeding after each round)
Players at the primary skill positions (QB, RB, WR) and team defenses may not be added for any reason during the playoffs. Free agents at these positions will be locked out after the final regular season game. You may drop a player at one of these positions, but once dropped, that player cannot be added later.
Players at the other positions (TE, PK, IDP) may be added or dropped according to normal regular season guidelines, subject to playoff claiming priorities, if applicable.
If a playoff game ends in a tie score, the team with the better seed shall advance.
Team which are not still active in the Championship playoffs may not make any transactions - adds or drops - even if they are still competing in the Consolation bracket.
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| 148 | russelldl
Sustainer
ID: 466412420
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 11:01
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I'm going to be gone until late tonight so I'll leave a monster queue.
Also, please be sure that you have another DP besides me for today.
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| 149 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 11:03
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There's a link to the thread with this year's rules in post 9 of this thread. What's posted above is probably the same though.
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| 150 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 18:42
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Thought we'd get a lot more picks on today than we have so far :/
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| 151 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 18:49
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I know it's my pick, but I'm waiting to hear from Wolfer. This is his pick from our trade. We talked earlier and since I mistakenly took the 10th pick he'll get my 11th pick and I get his 12th. I e-mailed him when my pick came up 4 hours ago. I set him as a DP and left the free form pick on so he could choose whoever. Hopefully he'll pick soon.
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| 152 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:03
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I know that russelldl is out until late. He actually should have processed that trade.
I can see from the Commissioner's account that wolfer has a queue available. I just can't see who it is. But... if I process the trade, I should hopefully be able to pick from his queue. So let me try that....
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| 153 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:09
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Hold the phone...
This was the trade:Trade Announced:
Wolfer trades:
Matt Hasselbeck and his 11th round pick
for
Kyle Trades:
His 6th round (Chambers) and 10th round picks So, Kyle's 10th rounder should have gone to wolfer, and wolfer's 11th rounder should have gone to Kyle. But Kyle already picked Dansby in the 10th, and wolfer already picker the Bears in the 11th.
So what's the scoop?
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| 154 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:16
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Hopefully we can get this sorted out quickly.
Also, Guru, you may want to make a post about donating money to cover the league cost. I sent mine a few days ago, but I'm guessing I'm probably the only one.
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| 155 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:21
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Kyle - did you pick Kitna for wolfer?
The system now shows that you picked Kitna at 11.09, but also shows that wolfer missed pick 11.09. I may have processed the trade at the exact moment you were making the pick.
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| 156 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:23
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BTW, I noticed that the trade was modified in 151, so ignore my confusion in post 153
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| 157 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:26
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So we need to give wolfer the Chicago Defense back and then swap Kitna for wolfer's 12th round pick?
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| 158 | wolfer
ID: 147151518
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:28
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I made the pick. I just did not think that it would get back to there while I was away.
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| 159 | wolfer
ID: 147151518
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:28
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I made the pick. I just did not think that it would get back to there while I was away.
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| 160 | wolfer
ID: 147151518
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:28
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I made the pick. I just did not think that it would get back to there while I was away.
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| 161 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:33
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I didn't pick Kitna, I am guessing wolfer did.
The trade is now:
Kyle gives:
Chris Chambers (6.06) and Jon Kitna (11.09)
for
Wolfer gives
Matt Hasselbeck (5.03) and Pick 12.12
It looks good now so I'll use jaydog's queue.
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| 162 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:34
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Here is what I think I know.
The trade was originally as stated in post 115. But because it was never processed by russelldl, and because Kyle and wolfer forgot to swap the 2nd leg, they each made their own picks in rounds 10 and 11. Wolfer took the Bears in 11.03, and Kyle took Dansby in 10.06. They then decided to swap 11th and 12 rounders, as mentioned in post 151.
So I think the Bears really do belong to wolfer, and Dansby really does belong to Kyle.
When I learned of the situation, I tried to put through the trade, swapping pick 11.09 to wolfer. At the same moment, Kyle appears to have picked Kitna, and now the system shows two 11.09 picks.
I assume that Kitna was selected for wolfer, but I want to confirm that with Kyle or wolfer. Once I figure that out, we may have to get Fred at kafenatid to undo the duplicate pick 11.09.
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| 163 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:37
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It looks like wolfer did pick Kitna.
I'm not sure why the system shows his pick 11.09 was skipped.
I guess we can move ahead.
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| 164 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:38
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I'll be making the pick for Perm Dude shortly...
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| 166 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 20:53
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I emailed Fred at kafenatid. In some places, the trade appears to have gone through properly, and in some places it is screwed up.
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| 167 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Aug 23, 2008, 21:08
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If slizz is around, we can probably get through a bunch of picks tonight.
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| 168 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 00:19
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Yeah, guess not.
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| 169 | russelldl
Sustainer
ID: 466412420
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 01:45
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I just got in. Sorry I forgot to process the trade.
I'm pretty certain this draft is cursed.
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| 170 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 01:53
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You should get the rules and such entered into the league and unlock the players so people can start grabbing who they drafted.
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| 171 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 08:35
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I heard from Perm Dude overnight. He is now home and should be able to make his own picks starting this morning.
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| 172 | Perm Dude
ID: 54757247
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 09:07
|
I'm back.
First of all, I have to apologize to everyone in the draft. While russelldl seems to be right that this draft is cursed, I certainly seem to have contributed to the thing. I won't bore you with the details, but my vacation essentially consisted of shopping (while worrying about the lack of internet access), taking the kids to the beach (while worrying about the lack of internet access), sneaking in about 30 minutes total on the computer the entire week, and coming back a day early (15 hours of driving straight) to get back in the office here.
I had no idea the cottage not only had no internet access, but that there was no phone line! In addition to football drafts, I have to do a lot of smoothing of feathers this week for a couple of clients who were unable to reach me last week as well.
All in all, a mess, ably handled it appears by russelldl and Guru. My thanks to them for stepping into the breach.
Give me just a couple of hours to clear through the draft sheets and get back to speed. Again, my apologies and thanks for your continued patience. I'm a long-time Gurupie and would *never* do anything like this lack of access intentionally.
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| 173 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 09:33
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To be honest Perm, I thought you was involved in this whole Big Foot scam and was on the run from officials. :)
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| 174 | Slizz
ID: 517361522
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 09:49
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Sorry about that Bonka...my blackberry died yesterday. Hopefully were able to wrap the draft up though by Friday!
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| 175 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 13:25
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I can pick for gurudan right now, but I'll give him a bit in case he's around. I don't see any instructions on only using his queue through a certain round, so I'm guessing it's still ok.
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| 176 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 13:33
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My queue is good for the next 2 rounds (12.12 and 13.09) just as long as you don't pick 2 players of the same position. If it doesn't make it to my 13.09 pick I should be back before then to reset my queue and make my pick.
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| 177 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 13:37
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Is your queue open to select anyone from the list or just the top? If you want to open it fully and set me as DP, I can take care of it. You're in between both my picks as well, so if you're worried about me grabbing someone, it's not really possible.
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| 178 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 13:38
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Picking for gurudan. Gave him 15 minutes, not so sure about his pick, but that's what he has on top of his list.
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| 179 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 13:48
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Bonka I doubt my queue lasts until my 13.09, but I have it open, and I set you as one of the DPs as well as the guys who pick immediately before and after these picks. I also have Russell as a DP even though I am sure he can select from a queue even if he isn't DP.
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| 180 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 15:59
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I'll pick again for gurudan shorty. I'll give him 10 minutes to see if he's around.
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| 181 | russelldl
Sustainer
ID: 466412420
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 16:26
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I'm around but my queue is full so if it gets to me anyone who is set as my dp can feel free to make my pick. My queue is good for both rounds 13 aqnd 14.
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| 182 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 17:31
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Picking for kyle since he still has people in his queue.
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| 183 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 17:53
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Hopefully PD will pick soon. Might still be getting settled back in. I'm sure he knows we'll be out for his head if he times out ;D
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| 184 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 20:44
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Waiting for Kyle to get back. He's got someone in his queue, but said it wasn't good for round 14.
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| 185 | Perm Dude
ID: 57412411
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 20:52
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I'll be up quite late tonight! If it happens to come back to me tonight I'm ready with another pick.
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| 187 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 20:55
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I'd like to hear from Kyle before we get any further with the draft. If someone made that pick for him, you need to check here first for instructions.
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| 188 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 21:18
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Alright, well, looks like we'll have to go back to Kyle's pick when he gets back. Until then, I won't be picking for Rheo or myself.
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| 189 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 21:25
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Yes can we please go back, I really don't want 5 LBs this early... I said it was good for 2 rounds I didn't plan on a third getting to me today.
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| 190 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 21:30
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Apparently Rheo decided to pick, heh. Either way, I'm sitting on my pick until we get this fixed for Kyle.
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| 191 | dreamin'
ID: 497312420
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 21:31
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When I made that pick for Kyle, the last message I was showing is #174. I checked my e-mail & waited ten minutes before I made the pick. Sorry!
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| 192 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 21:34
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Sorry, saw my pick had been active for a half hour and picked. Didn't want anyone getting mad at me for holding things up. Didn't look here until after.
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| 193 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 24, 2008, 23:05
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I just emailed russelldl in case he hasn't checked in here.
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| 194 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 00:06
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I deleted the picks back to Kyle's. Sorry for the delay. I had company over and I had the laptop open to kafenatid and was checking it periodically but didnt realize there was an issue.
I did think it was weird that Bonka was taking so long, I should have known there was a problem:)
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| 195 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 00:08
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Also, I'm hopefully going to get the rules set up tonight so that tomorrow everyone will be able to start adding their players to their rosters.
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| 196 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 02:21
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Alright, well I'm leaving a 3 player queue for tomorrow morning. Please only pick for my 14.08, I'll pick myself in round 15. Would like to avoid a repeat of tonight :D
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| 197 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 03:13
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I'm leaving a queue for rounds 15 and 16 in case I'm not around on Monday (I have some work stuff going on).
Please dont draft the same position with those picks.
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| 198 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 03:46
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My queue is good for ROUND 15 ONLY!!! :)
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| 199 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 08:08
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I left instructions for my picks...
Looks like a few of my pickers might actually be gone today also.. I'll stop in at lunch and see where we at.
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| 200 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 11:50
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promize - I have access to russelldl's account, and could make your picks for you. But you should first email me any special instructions.
Ditto for anyone else in this league.
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| 202 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 14:27
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I can pick for rheo. I'll give him a bit in case he's around. Also don't see any instructions, so I assume it's safe to pull from his queue.
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| 203 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 14:38
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I just want to clear this because I've never had a player like this in an RIFC league, but I can play Terrell Suggs at DL since he's eligible to play there on Fanball, right? I mean I know he plays OLB so if he can play DL and get OLB stats that's an obvious boost to my team. If not then I have another backup LB... :-P
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| 204 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 14:48
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Have to wait until Guru can chime in. I think it was an RIFC league a few years ago that someone had Ware and there was a rule put in after that to limit the player to one position rather than being able to change him back and forth. It was too long ago to remember exact details, if it was even an RIFC league to begin with.
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| 205 | Perm Dude
ID: 497322512
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 14:54
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Am mulling over two different guys. Will pic in a couple of mins.
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| 206 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 14:56
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I remember the situation with Ware, but I don't remember how it ended. Right now Suggs is only DL eligible on Fanball, so I wouldn't be able to put him at LB if he's declared ineligible to be a DL. I think Russell might be able to do it with some commish tools, but I don't know how he would.
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| 207 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 15:03
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Here was how we handled it:
Ware was listed as a DL at the time he was drafted. Fanball later changed his position to LB, eliminating his DL availability.
We decided to allow the team that drafted him to retain his DL eligibility as long as he wasn't dropped. We could not, however, override the Fanball designation, so we had to relax the Fanball rules to allow no DL, and then administer the "Ware exception" manually, by doublechecking each week to be sure that every team had a DL (except for Ware).
I think Ware was eventually released by the guy who drafted him, and at that time we removed his exception and he was treated only as a LB from then on.
I don't think a similar situation has occurred since then.
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| 208 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 15:10
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So I guess we'll have to see how Fanball treats Suggs? According to everything I have read he's going to be starting at ROLB for the Ravens this year, but every rating I see has him listed as a DL.
If Fanball chooses to change his position do I get the "Ware exception" since he was drafted while he was listed as a DL? I guess I'm fine either way I just don't want to be cheating the "system".
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| 209 | Perm Dude
ID: 497322512
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 15:12
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I remember the Ware Rule at the time--it was just one of many "by hand" checks Guru had to make each week, as I recall.
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| 210 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 15:37
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Made russeldl's pick. I'll get his pick next round as well, as he stated he wanted a different position for both picks.
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| 211 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 15:50
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Made Russell's second pick. Highest player in his queue at a different position.
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| 212 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 16:24
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Boo, you grabbed my LB Perm Dude.
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| 213 | Perm Dude
ID: 497322512
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 16:26
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I was surprised he was there, to be honest. Hard to find a 5 INT linebacker at this point.
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| 214 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 16:28
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What bugs me is so many of the top IDPs I want share a week 8 bye. Makes it pretty much impossible to grab everyone unless I want to have nobody starting in week 8.
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| 215 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 17:45
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Ref#200:
Sorry Guru, I made a post and then rushed off to work. But thanks for your offer. Possibly tomorrow I'll need it again.
6 more rounds to go... This seems like forever, but we made good today, almost 2 rounds it looks like.
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| 216 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 18:07
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Hopefully rheo can get a pick in soon. He has his queue available, but there's nobody in it, heh.
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| 217 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 18:11
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what's the league info for the TSN ultimate gurupatron league?
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| 218 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 18:14
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Left work and I wasn't close so kept it off. I wanted to make the pick myself. Will have it in a few minutes once I'm caught up.
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| 219 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 18:43
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I'm a DP for gurudan but since he was just here I've been holding off. I'll wait 10 more minutes and then make his pick.
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| 220 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 18:43
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Nevermind he just picked.
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| 221 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 18:47
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i tricked u up rheo.don't worry, at this point they're all just roster spots.
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| 222 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 19:03
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Just for the record I can't really DP during the day at work. For some reason this site is blocked at work and can't check if anyone leaves instructions. I can access Kafenatid though (obviously)
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| 223 | gurudan
ID: 20771412
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 22:40
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i'm opening my Q when i go to bed tonite. i'll put 20 dp's up.
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| 224 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 22:45
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Complete stand still huh... grrrr
Doubt I'll stay up for my picks and really not sure who I want at this point...
So probably a morning pick for me.
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| 225 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 00:52
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We were going pretty well today too. I'll leave a short queue for the morning in case it gets to me before I'm up. It may run out, but I doubt it. It's only good for round 17 as well.
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| 226 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 07:54
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**Special Note**
This is a holiday weekend and I really doubt we are going to have the whole league available.. Think we should really stress on trying to finish this draft in the next four days.
That is two rounds per day...
Maybe Russell might think about lowering the time a bit inbetween picks.
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| 227 | wolfer
ID: 25521311
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 09:01
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I had computer issues last night. That is why I couldn't pick.
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| 228 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 09:50
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I've got no problem changing the clock if everyone agrees to that. I don't see it making a huge difference. Wolfer timed out but we haven't had much of that lately. I understand some people may be gone this weekend, but if we aren't done by then, we'd be pretty darn close. So it shouldn't be that difficult to leave a queue to cover your last few picks over the weekend.
If you want me to lower the clock please post on here and I'll change it tonight if it has support.
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| 229 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 09:59
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BTW, My queue is set for rounds 17 and 18. Again, just dont draft two players from the same position.
Gracias.
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| 230 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 10:11
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I'd be for taking the clock down to 4 hours. It seems to make people be more inclined to leave a queue, since they can't check every 4 hours, but might be able to check every 6 hours. I guess it's a psychological thing. :)
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| 232 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 10:55
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Yeah, I'm for taking the clock down to 4 hours as well. VP is about to time out at 4 hours if the clock was changed. That makes 2 picks spanning over 10 hours (16 if you count the off hours), which is absolutely terrible.
I really don't understand why people aren't leaving queues when they're due up in 1-4 picks. I mean...VP had from about 7:30pm yesterday to set a 2 person queue for this pick.
I don't dislike anyone or anything like that, it's just stuff like that really bugs me when it's so easy to avoid most of the time. Dragging out a draft longer than needed is frustrating.
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| 233 | jaydog
ID: 316582911
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 10:59
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I'm all for dropping the clock as low as you want. I would also like to be finished or at least very close to finished by the weekend. I'll be away over the holiday and would rather not have to leave a 40 person queue if possible.
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| 234 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 11:46
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I used Promize's queue for his first pick, but he only has first available and I doubt he wants back to back RBs, so let's hold off on the second pick.
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| 235 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 11:49
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Actually he might want 2, but not sure. I think he usually tries to check in during lunch.
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| 236 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 11:51
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He has 4, so a 5th RB would be an interesting pick.
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| 237 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 11:59
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Not when you consider only one of them is a starter :D
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| 238 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:11
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See this is exactly why I didn't leave a queue. You guys shouldn't take 2 RBs in a row for him.
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| 239 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:17
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We're not doing anything. There's really no excuse to not leave a 2 player queue. Not that what you mentioned is even an excuse for 1 pick to begin with.
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| 240 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:18
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Also, people usually leave instructions with their queues.
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| 242 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:21
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VP, I didn't pick the second RB for that very reason, but if he had left instructions to pick the top 2 players in his queue regardless of position I would have done just that.
You can leave a queue and set up people you can trust as DPs and give them instructions.
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| 243 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:22
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I'm here...
Sorry, actually I did type out instructions but for some reason I guess I didn't hit "Post Now"
The two RB's would of been fine, but now trying to decide if thats what I want to do...
My mind was a little off this morning as a tornado passed over my apartment... So I guess I must of shut down the computer without hitting post...
Gimmie a moment and I'll pick and thanks
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| 244 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:25
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See :D
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| 245 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:26
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If I opened my queue you would've taken that WR with my pick immediately, and then I run the risk of you (I say "you" meaning anyone fanatically trying to expedite the draft) taking the second WR in my queue in if he hasn't already been picked (which he hasn't) and who I don't want since I got Gaffney.
We've already royally screwed things up by picking for people two times in this draft, and ended up wasting a lot more time than just waiting for that person to pick anyway.
Finally, the DP system is in place for people who know in advance they are not going to be available to make their pick AT ALL. There is no obligation to open your queue, especially when you KNOW you'll be there in the allotted time. Lower the pick time if you want to speed things up, but dont get mad when people don't want to trust their picks to draft speed fanatics.
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| 246 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 12:34
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If it happens to get to me again...
Back to back WR no problem...
Any various mix of positions ok...
No back to back Defense
No back to back TE
Getting down to "You might play positions" anyways. :)
Thanks again guys!
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| 247 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 13:11
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I just I'll post this now (was kind of hoping my pick would come up before I left) but my queue should be good for the next 2 rounds, just don't draft the same position.
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| 248 | coldwater coyotes
ID: 267201121
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 14:26
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My last pick should read:
Jason Taylor, DL, WAS not Jason Taylor, LB, Miami
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| 249 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 14:50
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My next pick should read:
Jason Taylor, DL, WAS
Kinda figured he'd be scooped up before my pick though, since 3 teams needed a DL.
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| 250 | Slizz
ID: 21733916
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 17:14
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Sorry about that guys...got caught up at work!
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| 251 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 17:53
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Four hours is fine with me. I've been happy with the pace of the draft personally but then again I usually am. Real life does tend to pop up from time to time and interferes in the draft.
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| 252 | Perm Dude
ID: 317502616
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 18:02
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What's our current ending date? Given the problems with DP at times I think we should avoid shortening the time unless we have to.
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| 253 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 18:11
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Kafenatid erroring out? Uh Oh Bonka is gonna blow a gasket...
Someone call Fred!!
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| 254 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 18:11
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Yeah I was just about to pick and it timed out...
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| 255 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 18:17
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That sure didn't last long. Three cheers for that.
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| 256 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 18:17
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Looks like it fixed itself or something :)
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| 257 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 18:19
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Hey I thought we said thinning position pools with senseless back-up picks was frowned upon!
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| 258 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 18:55
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I would like to get done by the weekend....
1 - Holiday weekend...
2 - My #1 and let me repeat that, my #1 Georgia Dawgs open up the season at home... So I'll be at the game on Saturday..
3 - This is just taking forever :) lol
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| 259 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 19:06
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Just a note on leaving queues, you really you don't have to show your whole list to the person picking for you.. there is an option that you can pick that only shows the 1 slot. If your afraid someone is going to pick your players.
But at this point, every player is on someones radar...
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| 260 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 19:56
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I'm going out for a couple of hours. Left my queue open for Kyle and Bonka.
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| 261 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 20:31
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I'm gonna knock the clock down to 4 hours right now. Our end date is currently saturday at 5pm. But it keeps coming down with every reasonable pick. If things keep going at our current pace I think it should be done no later than saturday morning.
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| 262 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 20:42
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Heh, wasn't exactly planning on seeing a defense run. Definitely not needed, but funny.
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| 263 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 22:08
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I was going to pass on defense but looked at the grid and saw someone behind me without one so figured I should grab one. Really glad I did after seeing what happened after.
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| 264 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Tue, Aug 26, 2008, 22:15
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Defensive Teams seem to be going early in this draft, certainly interesting...
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| 265 | Slizz
ID: 21733916
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 09:59
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Kyle - I was thinking the same exact thing. While I do think you should grab a DEF before round 16, I didnt expect the run on backup DEF's to happen so soon!
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| 266 | VP.
ID: 326243012
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 12:08
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Especially on teams that only have half their IDPs oO
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| 267 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 12:23
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I have my queue set for the next 2 rounds, if I'm not around. Just don't draft the same position, please. I think it should last.
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| 268 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 13:59
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I'll be leaving soon for probably around 2 hours. Leaving a queue, only good for round 21.
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| 269 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 17:12
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Made the Bills pick for russelldl. Has 2 players left in his queue and no instructions here. Not entirely sure what his plans were. I'll just leave the pick go for a bit, once slizz makes his, and see if he's around.
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| 270 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 17:43
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FYI: we can enter in our own rosters right now. If you go to your team on Fanball, you can add the players that you've drafted so far. This will make it easier on Russelldl since he won't have to go in and do it for us. It doesn't take you much time to do it.
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| 271 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 18:01
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Grrrr, wanted to pick Kevin Jones LOOONG time ago... figured he was under everyones radar... had him preped for this round to grab...
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| 272 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 18:09
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How's that Vinatieri pick working out for you then? :P I thought you were going to go double RB on that turn.
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| 273 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 18:10
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He will be fine and give me more points then Jones :)
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| 274 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 18:10
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Of course LT will make more then both combined...
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| 275 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 18:27
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Nice to see us get through a bunch of picks today. Should have no problem finishing before Saturday.
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| 276 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 18:30
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I'm taking off for the night. Left an open queue. If it gets to me twice then please pick only 1 of the two positions in the queue. Thanks.
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| 277 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 18:38
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Bonka, we should finish tomorrow, we have 2 rounds left.
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| 278 | jseth333
Leader
ID: 24100310
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 23:10
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I am out of players that I have heard of...
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| 279 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 23:37
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There's plenty left. They just won't score much :P
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| 280 | gurudan
Sustainer
ID: 11922710
Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 23:54
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i'm outta beer. wolfer's screwed up again. i'm going to bed and will be gone. don't worrry about my lack of a kicker
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| 281 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 01:16
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Leaving a queue. Good for round 23.
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| 282 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 10:45
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Nice, taking two kickers...
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| 283 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 10:58
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Gotta have that bye week covered Bonka! ;)
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| 284 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 12:24
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Have 6 guys in my queue for the last round. If for some reason it runs out, then someone took an extra kicker for no reason :P
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| 285 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 17:41
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sorry for the long delay. I must have accidentally turned my queue off this morning.
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| 286 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 19:45
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I must say I think this is the latest the kicker run as gone in an RIFC draft I've been a part of. Usually it'll start after all the IDP starters are filled. Maybe that's because the IDP starters were filled late? Maybe it's because we're super smart and awesome. I must admit, I got scared it would start in the teens when about 4 or 5 kickers went, but I knew if I held strong I wouldn't miss out too badly since I was in the middle of the round. One of the perks of not being on the end! :)
Overall pretty good draft after the rocky start. I know I have a championship team!
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| 287 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 19:51
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Even if a kicker run happens...there's hardly any difference outside of maybe the top 1-3 kickers each season. Can easily wait til the last round. Good chance you'll pick up someone better off the FA list. Although the 8th round pick of Longwell followed up with a backup kicker in the 23rd was interesting.
Also, the IDPs didn't go late.
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| 288 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 20:39
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Not sure what Dan's Post 280 meant, but since he needed a K I took a kicker off his list.
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| 289 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Aug 28, 2008, 21:36
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Alright, now that the mock draft is over, when are we starting the real one?
:evil grin:
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| 290 | dreamin'
ID: 367232913
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 14:23
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Where can we buy our "I Survived the Draft from Hell" t-shirts?
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| 291 | gurudan
Sustainer
ID: 11922710
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 14:38
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my q on my last pick was adjusted. i set the order intentionally with instructions. i had 5 dp's, so what can i do to change my pick? all input welcome.it's actually not a big deal now, but could be.
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| 292 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 14:50
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what was the issue dan? I dont see any instructions.
On a separate topic, Please get your rosters together on Fanball before the weekend. We need to run a round of claims before then (which might solve your issue Dan). I'll have more info tonight as soon as I make sure I have the process down. But please get your rosters put in asap.
Also, if anyone plans to have a few extra mintues on Monday, I could use a couple of volunteers to double check my work. Basically just to make sure the rules are set correctly and the schedule is set. Email me if you could take a few minutes to do either one of those tasks for me.
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| 293 | gurudan
Sustainer
ID: 11922710
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 15:29
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my first pick on my Q was not a kicker. noone took my top pick. I CAN GET A K LATER WAS MY THOT.please refer to thread #280. i'm not tryin' to rock the boat. i don't wanna piss VP off anymore
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| 294 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 15:53
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ok, send me an email and we can see if we can figure this out. Anyone know who made that pick? I was thinking I made it, but I wouldn't have done that I'm positive.
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| 295 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 16:08
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As stated earlier, please try to get your rosters set asap.
On Saturday at noon we'll do a round of claims. Rosters will be locked from Saturday at noon until Sunday at 1pm. At 1pm sunday rosters will be unlocked for Free agent pick ups. If you want to make a claim, do so on the fanball site prior to Saturday at noon (give me until 5pm today to get the fanball site set up for this).
If there are any questions, let me know. I'll send out an email saying the same.
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| 296 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 16:17
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According to post 288, Promize selected for him. At this point I don't know if any changes should be made. Everyone else is currently unable to pick someone up, so despite what happened, dan shouldn't be allowed to have free pickings from the entire available player base before claims. If this was mentioned before last night's games, then it wouldn't matter much. But since teams played and there's more info about who's starting and such...
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| 297 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 16:28
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UPDATE:
Ok, I can't allow folks to add their rosters while also allowing claim requests for saturday. Either the rosters are locked or unlocked, they can't be both.
Therefore, rosters are unlocked until midnight tonight, allowing folks to input their rosters (please do this so I dont have to).
After Midnight, you can begin making claim requests for saturday at noon. If you wont be around between midnight and noon and want to make a claim request you can send it to me and I'll input it for you. I wont be making any claims this round so you dont have to worry about that.
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| 298 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 16:41
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I understand Bonka's concern. The only three options I can see here are:
A) Give Gurudan his choice of any non-drafted player in exchange for the kicker he was given.
B) Go back and finish the draft over from Dan's pick.
C) Do nothing.
C isn't really fair to Dan considering he was pretty clear that he didnt need a kicker. He didn't do anything wrong.
B really isn't feasible at this point in time.
A seems practical but there's already some opposition, so if you have an opinion please make it known.
russelldl
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| 299 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 16:58
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I doubt the pick would even matter. He needs a kicker for a valid roster regardless. So he's got to dump someone from his team if he doesn't get a kicker that round.
Anyways, I don't really care that much. I don't even think there's anyone to grab who all of a sudden is starting and will put up good numbers. It was more just the principle of how all the roster locking and claims work.
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| 300 | Promize
ID: 8857295
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 17:55
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Sorry for the assumption... totally my fault... but I didn't quite understand his post about the kicker and seeing he needed a kicker and he gave me a queue of like 8 players.. Figured that was what he wanted...
My fault... But yah, pick 24... is it really going to change his season?
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| 301 | gurudan
Sustainer
ID: 11922710
Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 19:38
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like i said, it's no big deal. but by week 7 i may want to hang myself, but let's forget it. i'll try to pick up my roster.thanks 4 pickin' 4 me promize.
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| 302 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Sat, Aug 30, 2008, 00:27
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ok, you can make claim requests until noon on saturday. You can not set your rosters. If you haven't already done it, I will be doing it right now for you. You owe me one:)
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| 303 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Sun, Aug 31, 2008, 11:23
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Thanks for filling in my team. Totally forgot about it. Sorry about that.
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| 304 | Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Aug 31, 2008, 13:34
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We should start a new thread for season discussion.
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| 305 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Sun, Aug 31, 2008, 20:25
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agreed, I'm just waiting until I'm sure we have the pre season claims squared away.
To that end, I assume no one made any claims. If you did, please email me.
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| 306 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Sun, Aug 31, 2008, 23:18
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I have set up a CBS pick the winners pool (weighted picks) for the AAA1/2 managers. If you
want to join us, shoot me an email and I will send you an invitation.
No money involved, just pride!
Russelld if you start a new thread can you put this in it?
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| 307 | jseth333
Leader
ID: 24100310
Mon, Sep 01, 2008, 13:48
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With the planned double-headers, do you have to have the same line-up for both games? Not sure if I would want different ones, but just wondering.
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| 308 | judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Sep 01, 2008, 13:53
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nope -- you can have two totally different lineups. Just make sure
you save both of them.
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| 309 | gurudan
ID: 517232923
Mon, Sep 01, 2008, 19:38
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i don't understand a few things. if we're playing doubleheaders when can we set a 2nd lineup? i mean do i play slizz two times in week 1, or him and someone else? also when can we make player claims?
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| 310 | rheo
ID: 56172218
Mon, Sep 01, 2008, 20:33
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Is there going to be a draft recap too? Just curious since I find it interesting to see what people say about their team and the others.
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| 311 | Kyle
Donor
ID: 052753312
Mon, Sep 01, 2008, 21:16
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When you set your lineup you'll see above your roster a drop down menu for games. You'll have to choose to set your lineup for each game, it doesn't allow you to automatically do it for both games like AOL did.
Russell, I was looking at the schedule and you only have it set up for single games each week, I think you are going to have to input the second game or set it up for double headers.
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| 312 | russelldl
ID: 11753311
Mon, Sep 01, 2008, 21:39
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I still have to input the schedule. I'm working on it right now.
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