Damn. Here I've got top WW priority snd I've scoured the tips and found only one guy barely worth grabbing. I'm going to be interested to see who everybody else takes...in about a minute.
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judy
ID: 288511712 Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 13:56
Well Toral,
My list was picked clean by the time it got to me. I got my #5 choice. I guess I want him... But, does that mean I can find "talent" or that there is not that much talent out there to be picked? This is a crazy season!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 15:22
Crazy season is right. By the time my guys are healthy/playing to expectations I'll likley be out of the playoffs. Now have 8 WR trying to find 3 that can get me points. Now is the time I need to win the close ones instead of losing them. But that's how it goes. Perhaps the Fantasy God are doing me a favor. Two years ago I am the league runner up. Last year I win the league if not for Westbrook taking a knee on the 1. This year they want to spare the close calls!!!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 15:23
name
avg
min
max
count
mine
diff
status
LaDainian Tomlinson (RB) SDG
1.01
1.01
1.01
4
1.01
0
Injured
Michael Turner (RB) ATL
2.14
2.08
3.07
4
2.14
0
Bad Game 2
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (WR) CIN
2.14
2.13
3.03
4
3.01
1
banged up/stinky
Kellen Winslow (TE) CLE
3.12
1.11
4.14
4
4.14
16
below expectations
Derek Anderson (QB) CLE
4.09
2.04
6.08
4
5.01
6
banged up/stinky
DeMeco Ryans (LB) HOU
7.01
6.12
7.07
4
7.01
0
ppd game 2
Bernard Berrian (WR) MIN
7.02
5.14
7.14
4
6.14
-2
injured/stinky
Chris Perry (RB) CIN
9.01
8.14
9.06
4
8.14
-1
bad Game 1
Reggie Brown (WR) PHI
9.05
9.01
9.13
4
9.01
-4
Injured
Barrett Ruud (LB) TAM
11.07
10.11
12.1
4
10.14
-8
Eli Manning (QB) NYG
9.06
5.14
12.11
4
11.01
23
Solid
Seattle Seahawks (DEF) SEA
12.09
10.03
14.14
4
14.14
33
Bad Game 1
Michael Boley (LB) ATL
12.13
10.09
16.03
4
13.01
2
Gibril Wilson (DB) OAK
13.06
11.14
14.09
4
12.14
-6
Antonio Pierce (LB) NYG
14.1
11.04
18.05
4
15.01
5
Terrell Suggs (DL) BAL
17.09
15.09
19.08
4
18.14
19
ppd game 2
Philadelphia Eagles (DEF) PHI
18.04
15.14
21.01
4
21.01
39
Bad Game 2
Stephen Gostkowski (K) NWE
18.07
17.03
19.13
4
19.01
8
Oshiomogho Atogwe (DB) STL
18.12
14.02
22.14
4
22.14
58
Injured
Drew Bennett (WR) STL
18.14
17.01
20.09
4
17.01
-27
Injured/cut
James Hardy (WR) BUF
21.02
16.14
23.14
4
16.14
-58
Lack of PT
Ben Utecht (TE) CIN
22.05
20.14
24.09
4
20.14
-19
stinky/cut
Deion Branch (WR) SEA
23.05
20.06
23.01
2
23.01
-4
Injured
Antonio Pittman (RB) STL
24.14
24.14
24.14
1
24.14
0
cut
Overall Difference
81
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 18:47
Wow ref -- that is SOME bad luck!
Team Def analysis off to Ref for posting! Eagles were the only team w/o a sack... Jim Johnson better get some better schemes ready for the Stillers.
GO PHILLIES!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 19:05
TEAM
WK
TOT PTS
YD
YDPTS
PA
PA PTS
SACK
SK PTS
FMB
FMB PTS
INT
INT PTS
BK
BK PTS
OTH
OTH PTS
TEAM
OAK
2
20
190
7
8
4
5
5
0
2
4
OAK
IND
2
9
299
3
15
1
3
3
1
2
0
IND
NO
2
4
455
1
29
-1
2
2
1
2
0
NO
CAR
2
13
256
4
11
4
1
1
2
4
0
CAR
SD
2
0
486
1
39
-4
1
1
1
2
0
SD
SEA
2
18
365
2
27
0
8
8
1
2
0
FB/TD
6
SEA
BUF
2
12
243
5
16
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
BUF
EAG
2
8
380
2
35
-4
0
1
2
1
2
FB/TD
6
EAG
TEN
2
23
215
6
7
4
1
1
0
2
4
1
2
BK/TD
6
TEN
NE
2
12
256
4
10
4
2
2
0
1
2
NE
TB
2
17
234
5
9
4
4
4
0
2
4
TB
DEN
2
3
456
1
32
-1
1
1
0
1
2
DEN
CHI
2
20
216
6
20
1
3
3
0
1
2
1
2
BK/TD
6
CHI
MN
2
9
321
2
18
1
2
2
0
2
4
MN
PGH
2
19
208
6
6
7
2
2
0
2
4
PGH
BALT
2
0
0
0
BALT
GB
2
25
311
2
23
-1
5
5
0
3
6
INT/TD
6
GB
NYG
2
24
201
6
13
4
6
6
0
1
2
INT/TD
6
NYG
JAX
2
9
285
3
20
1
3
3
1
2
0
JAX
WAS
2
13
250
4
18
1
2
2
1
2
2
4
WAS
NYJ
2
8
260
4
19
1
3
3
0
0
NYJ
AZ
2
11
236
5
10
4
2
2
0
0
AZ
TX
2
0
0
0
TX
DAL
2
7
337
5
31
-1
4
4
1
2
0
DAL
SF
2
17
351
2
24
0
1
1
1
2
2
4
1
2
INT/TD
6
SF
AVE
13.09
296.13
3.74
19.13
1.30
2.86
2.52
1.09
0.96
1.64
1.84
1.00
2.00
6.00
TOT
63
12
23
3
7
YTD
AVE
11.90
296.04
3.54
17.88
1.55
2.68
2.52
1.20
1.27
1.45
1.67
1.00
2.00
4.50
YTD
TOTS
118
25
38
4
7
TEAM
TOT PTS
YD
YD PTS
PA
PA PTS
SACK
SK PTS
FMB
FMB PTS
INT
INT PTS
BK
BK PTS
OTH
OTH PTS
TEAM
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loki
ID: 438371720 Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 21:37
Ref-I cannot do such a detailed analysis, but IMHO my team would be 4 and 0 if Brady had not been injured.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 22:17
Now I find out the guy I got in the claims is injured and probably won't play -- not that I was going to use him anyhow...but still...
Judy-On one hand it would be unique for the Mets to repeat their collapse of 2007, and that would certainly help people forget the '64 Phillies (I think it was 1964). However the Mets have karma on their side as this is their last season in Shea Stadium. The spirits of Gene Mauch, Casey Stengel, and Gil Hodges (the most glaring absence from the HOF) are all interacting, and the Mets will finish ahead of the Phillies. Your only hope for the post season is the wild card.-l
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Sep 21, 2008, 22:41
I had world series tickets for 1964. The day I went off to college they started losing. Bunning did his perfect game on my birthday that year. I wouldn't let anyone else into the room to watch it.
We shall see how this week develops. You guys have the cubbies and marlins to contend with.
NB. I also had Pirates world series tix in 1992. Where were you when Sid slid???
It is not "us guys" as I am actually an LA Dodger fan, but when they are not playing each other, I root for the Mets. I have been going to Shea since it opened i 1962.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 00:06
Even though I hread that LT2 will get max 15 carries, I still started him over Perry because I figured with the NYG D, he wouldn't score...WRONG!
At like 5 mins before deadline I took Parrish out of the lineup because he has been banged up and I put in Stuckey...Parrish does almost nothign all game until late where he scores...OOOPS! Jury is still out on Stuckey though.
I had Philly D in but figured the Rams can't do squat...so put Hawks back in...Oh well.
I sitll scored well, but now finding myself having to score even more tomorrow. I SHOULD do it but you just never know how LT2 is gonna be or if Stuckey will even catch a ball out of the slot. I think I will get enough as the scores stand now, but they seem to always shift overnight so I don't know. But it looks like I should get at least one win for sure.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 08:22
Some scoreboard watching tonight for: TB v YR Titans v B7 Ghostwood v Titans s R v YR
For a QB league, yesterday was really odd: 3 QB (Warner, Cutler and O'Sullivan) had 2 TD's; 3 QB (Delhomme, Big Ben, and Rodgers) had none; and the rest had only one! WOW!
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Building 7
ID: 471052128 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 09:05
How many points do you get when you throw a TD pass? I wouldn't know as I have not had any yet this season by anyone in my starting lineup.
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Building 7
ID: 471052128 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 09:13
My match with Red Scorpions is going to be completely decided by mystery points. We have no players left. Right now I have a 1.7 point lead. But, who knows what will happen.
I would like to know how many points you get for a tackle/force fumble/fumble recovery. I had two of those last night and it looks like they won me both games.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 11:57
I'm a sitting duck for Ref. One of those unlucky situations where I score second highest point total and play the team with the highest.
The good news is all my RB look good and my backup QB has looked start worthy the last 2 weeks. After week one, I almost kicked him to the curb.
On a Reggie Bush fumble yesterday, my IDP picked it up and ran it back for a TD. Angst to joy in less than 10 seconds, watching that happtn.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 12:46
Well, I'll only be 1-1, but at least 5/6 of my skill performers did *something*. That's a start.
My DE pickup, promoted as a good choice, great matchup on more than a few IDP boards, scored 0.00. My IDP weakness is starting to sting, and I'll have to figure out something to do about it. Perhaps trade one of my 12 RBs for a solid IDP. Or I could wait till late in the season when I'm out of the playoffs, and own 8 starting RBs, which would be fun, I guess.
Toral
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 13:43
DH Solo Tackle = 1 FF = 2 FR = 1
Sack = 3
so I guess one guy, like Dawkins yesterday, should be getting 6 total points for his strip of Big Ben.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 14:23
Anybody else in trouble with the BYE this week? I have one extra player -- Booker -- handcuffed to Westie. (Colston is out.) The rest are on a BYE! WOW!
I am not planning on drop/adding anyone either! This is worst than the Eagles BYE week!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 22:43
Phillies magic # is now 4.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Sep 22, 2008, 23:38
I'm really tired of playing the top team each week. Just got lucky that I scored more this week.
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judy
ID: 148272412 Wed, Sep 24, 2008, 13:28
Wow -- were we ever active on the claims today. I only got one of the guys I wanted!
I was looking at FB Season Standings page, and way over on the right edge under game is a heading titled "LP". What does the LP stand for? I want to say losing points, but the math does not check.
Last Points - so it displays whatever you scored in yoru two games this past weekend. Ref has 360 something after putting up 180 per game this weekend.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Sep 27, 2008, 20:15
WAHOOOOOOO
PHILLIES!!!
They sure don't make for easy watching though... Great play by JRoll to save it... phew!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Sep 28, 2008, 23:46
Well THAT play calling at the Goal line stank. Hello, the whole Bears defense was inside the tackles! Andy can be so STUBBORN!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Sep 29, 2008, 20:35
I play the top scores every week! Argh! Come on Suggs, make all this aggravation about your position pay off. Gimme some points baby!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Sep 29, 2008, 22:21
Sure is tough to get points when your two RB don't touch the ball...and the Eagles stank it up.
Headline today was "Birds were stuffed." Clever.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Sep 29, 2008, 23:29
1.22 more points. Come on Suggs! I can't lose by another close one. The .14 week is bad enough. One sack will do it. Heck I'll take a tackle and a half. Squeek it out baby!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Sep 29, 2008, 23:56
.72
One tackle Suggs!!! Might have to do it in OT. Hope Pitt gets the ball first!
Even got another tackle to boot. So I win by 1.28. CBS has the same stats, so I feel pretty good that it will hold up. Still will hold my breath until it's finalized tomorrow though.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 09:04
Well Fanball has me losing by .72 again...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 11:31
did you the check the stats against the official team stats?
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 12:26
Yes. Last night and today. The NFL must have made some changes in scoring. Losing two tackles though? One might have been a PD.
Outsmarted myself again. Wanted to give Brown one more week and it bit me. Even Lloyd would have been fine. Oh well.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 12:44
Well, I got a grand total of 0.70 from my RB (Rice and Booker)... During the draft, I was thinking either Rice or Slaton and picked Rice -- oops. I SHOULDA had two wins...
I need to remember to draft some good back up RB's next year. And they are not sure if Westie can go this week...
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 13:24
Eight of my 15 players underperformed big time.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 13:29
You wondered why I drafted so many RBs, judy....A guy like Michael Bush can turn out to help big time.
BTW being as you stole my handcuff (Rice), a trade in that area is possible any time.
Ref-When I last checked Live Scoring, I had lost to you by about 2 points and kicking myself for starting Porter (0.60 points) instead of Walter (19.60 points) at WR. After reading your post, I went to Fanball and saw that I ended up beating you by 0.72 points despite Suggs' performance and Heap's nonperformance.
I am feeling better about my team now that Favre seems to be adjusting to the Jets' offense and wide receivers. He will never put up Brady's numbers, but he certainly looked good on Sunday wearing the uniform of the original NY Titans. Now if I can avoid more injuries to major players, and if the NE DEF can play like the NE DEF, I think that my team will do well. Of course I probably just jinxed myself and will not win another game this season.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 14:39
wow -- mendenhall is on IR (Broken shoulder) PGH is in trouble now!
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Tue, Sep 30, 2008, 15:33
loki: I was thinking when I was watching the Jets' game that you must be ecstatic wearing the Titans' oldie uniforms. I was surprised they were so dull; I was expeccting a real Titan on the helmet, making fun of the "Giants".
Everubody ought to get ready for the forthcoming 50th anniversary of the AFL's founding . There wull be uniform and general craziness of all kinds.
I think the Broncos once wore their original unis, which included an amazing look of horizontal-striped socks, which aroused the derision of everyone else in the league. (But they were available cheap, and early AFL teams often struggled to meet their payroll.) The merger only came after lamar hunt agreed to put his whole fortune behind the AFL's Al-Davos designed scheme to sign NFL stars to future contracts after their contracts had run out.
Toral-The TV commentators made a very interesting point--When highlights of Bret Favre's career are shown in the future, his 6 TD performance will be in a uniform that virtually no one will recognize. This will also make a very good sports trivia question.
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Donkey Hunter
ID: 176121816 Wed, Oct 01, 2008, 11:41
So does the waiver wire reset at any point this season? It is based currently on reverse record. Will it ever switch so that when you pick someone up you drop to the end of the line? It is very frustrating to never get anybody on my list. Although I guess I can't complain too much since it means I am winning. But my winning sure seems flukelike so far so I would love to get someone off of waivers someday.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Wed, Oct 01, 2008, 13:46
I forget after which week (6?) but it eventually stops going by position in the standings. It then resets, and for the rest of the way every time you make a successful claim you go to the bottom.
I am looking for a RB#2/3. Might be willing to bundle Colston with it
ie., RB + Colston for RB #2/3 + WR.
Any interest? Send me an email.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Fri, Oct 03, 2008, 12:09
Help Please: I proposed a trade to another manager. Where can I find it on the web site, and how can I cancel it if I want to? Thanks.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Fri, Oct 03, 2008, 13:20
what do you see under Transactions -> Trades?
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 12:56
Tough day here in Philly Land -- Eagles and Phillies both play at one. Got two TV's going!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 15:48
good grief -- who is calling plays for the Iggles??
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 16:24
I LOVED Cole Hamels Quote:
"We're going to turn this town more red than green!"
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 18:04
I think I am going 0-2 this week. 6 straight losses...
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 20:16
I think I am going 2-0 thanks to B-7 handing me a win.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 20:42
DH-Before getting too excited, take a look at B-7's game against Eville. There is something wrong with Live Scoring tonight.
If someone knows Peter N, they should contact him. Hopefully all is OK, but he started 2 players with byes this week.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 20:47
I know Pete has been really busy with rl--but I'm wondering if the same thing happened to him as it did me. I got Woodson on WW and know I started him. That was the day that fanball was acting up so don't konw. Then I hit live scoring today and it had him back on the bench with a bye week player in. Thought that was weird because I had two DBs in last week. Anyhow, I just dropped a WR and picked up another scrub DB who hadn't played yet. Won't have any bearing on anything as I can't catch one team and I am way ahead of the other.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 22:20
I've email Pete. He last checked his lineup on 9-24/5 (I can't read the small print.)
I noticed that FanBall was down right before the 1 o'clock kickoffs. Good thing that Westie was active (although thanks to Andy, it made little difference), as I would not have been able to make a change.
LOKI -- B7 started 2 different lineups -- DeAngelo sat in one, ran like crazy in the other, same at QB (Griese v Delhomme).
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Oct 05, 2008, 22:32
My worst week yet -- Moss and Carlson bageled, Royal (ankle) carted off in 1st period, no TD for McNabb (while Orton has his life time best...), 4 touches for Jackson, Akers misses again. I think I need a redraft.
THANK GOODNESS THE PHILLIES WON!
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Donkey Hunter
ID: 176121816 Mon, Oct 06, 2008, 11:51
As for Fanball being down. I was able to drop and sign a player yesterday at 12:55. It took a few tries to get from the homepage to our league page but once I did that it worked fine.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Oct 06, 2008, 13:55
Thanks Judy. I never do that so it did not occur to me to check each line up.
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Mon, Oct 06, 2008, 20:41
Has anybody ever had their first AND second round picks playing on MNF? Of course I only need +62.44 points from them. This may be the first week I am not 1-1. But 0-2 is not what I had in mind!
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Tue, Oct 07, 2008, 01:21
Be honest. How many times have you been doubled or have been beaten by 113.44 points?? Nice game mjd!! WOW!!!!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Oct 07, 2008, 13:26
I'd rather be doubled than lose by less than a point (MULTIPLE TIMES ALREADY!!!)
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Oct 07, 2008, 16:03
My laptop crashed after the first games on Sunday. I had to drag out an old desktop, but that was pretty useless. Couldn't take that for long, so last night I ponied up for a new Macbook and finally accessed fanball just now.
Nice to see my team showed up this week after last week's stinkathon.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Oct 07, 2008, 19:08
I have added 6 points to each of the Titans games for Antoine Winfield's TD. He should have 172.48 points. It did not change the outcome of either game.
Congrats to Mjd for joining the MAC world!! And congrats for the awesome score -- 191.64 is our top score so far this season.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Wed, Oct 08, 2008, 12:08
Judy-Thanks for taking care of the change. While it did not influence these games, it could have a bearing on playoff spots or winning total points at the end of the season.
Please note new email address.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Wed, Oct 08, 2008, 12:22
That's one heap o' transactions this week.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Oct 08, 2008, 18:27
Well with 6 straight losses, some broken ribs, chest contusions, broken elbow, sore/torn thumb and ankle ligaments, lack of kicking power, tackles and sacks, one needs to take dire actions!
And none of my games were even close! Although I hate to lose by a few (cf Ref), losing by a lot is definitely NOT FUN either! REF, at least your PF totals are decent.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 09, 2008, 11:22
Colston is practicing! I might actually have to make a decision about which WR to bench. (It will be the wrong one.)
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Peter N.
ID: 499310 Thu, Oct 09, 2008, 23:40
Sorry guys, work has me incredibly busy. If I had known the economy was going to tank, I would've given this spot to a person who had more time. I made the promise to Judy via e-mail and will to you all as well. I'm going to do my best make this team respectable by the end of the year. It doesn't help that I've had the most points scored against. lol
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Thu, Oct 09, 2008, 23:46
RE: 80
Well if I get beat by enough points that a bench player wouldn't have won it for me, tta makes me feel better that I didn't screw it up at least by benching the wrong guy!
Email alert -- I have two (.mac and .verizon) and usually do not pay attention to which one I am using. My verizon account was just transferred from DSL to FIOS and for some stupid reason, instead of just smoothly moving all the info over, they deleted/canceled my old DSL account and I had to open a new one for FIOS with a new email address, so if you sent an email to my old verizon, I didn't get it! sigh. It would have been nice if they had sent me an alert first. The email to the left works.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Fri, Oct 10, 2008, 16:00
Man, I have a tough week coming. My opponents are a combined 19-1. I hope my team shows up in full force this week. Looks like I may have a few favorable match ups though.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Fri, Oct 10, 2008, 20:18
MJD-I would say that the rest of the league is pulling for you to beat both of them.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Oct 10, 2008, 23:24
westie being OUT is killing my team. I am in line for 8 losses in a row unless someone freaks out and gets about 30 points for me. sigh -- such a promising start and now this...
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 12, 2008, 13:09
Great -- At 11:00, I check a source that says Colston is starting -- so Iput him in -- and then drive to where I am going to watch the games. I get there at 12:58 and find out that Colston is inactive, I can't get a break!! So much for being clever enough to get Stokely to replace Royal -- neither one is going to help me today!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Oct 12, 2008, 13:18
would be nice if live scoring worked.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 12, 2008, 13:19
true -- who scored for the Redskins? I missed the beginning...
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Oct 12, 2008, 14:40
Now that I've seen my score, they can turn off live scoring again. ;)
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 12, 2008, 14:52
Hey Ref, at least you are in double digits. Look at my score (9.00)...
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 12, 2008, 16:31
cf 88 So who scores the Denver TD -- Stokely of course. this is turning out to NOT be my year at all!!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 12, 2008, 18:57
will I get to 100 points today???
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youngroman Donor
ID: 2934823 Tue, Oct 14x, 2008, 05:06
mjd - that was a close game.
my team is on a roll right now. 12-0, with a lowest weekly score of 142.54. a 3 game lead and playing the #2 and #3 next week. it is good for me that only Jones-Drew is on bye this week.
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Donkey Hunter
ID: 176121816 Tue, Oct 14x, 2008, 13:35
I was in two close races this week. One in this league one in another. This league I needed a big day from the Giants defense, the other league I needed a huge day from Braylon Edwards. I ended up coming up 3-4 points short in both. I figured one or the other would come through and I could earn a split.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Oct 14x, 2008, 14:07
95-And I got a big fat 0 from my big fat DL.
At least Braylon Edwards actually caught a TD pass. Finally.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Oct 14x, 2008, 14:14
My guys jsut can't get it going. It coud be dangerous in the playoffs--if it can make it. Even with the horrible record, it would make them now based on points--but then would have ot play YR. My WRs have been horrible all year. Really hope my injured guys can finally get helathy and contribute. Consistency (big numbers) from my RBs--esp my #1 LT--would really help.
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SwinganaMiss
ID: 1472415 Wed, Oct 15, 2008, 06:47
Just a reminder from Guru-
Claiming/waiver priorities reset after week 6. Thereafter, priorities will not be reset weekly until the start of the playoffs. The only priority adjustments after next week's reset will occur when a player is claimed (with the claiming team dropping to the bottom of the priority list).
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 16, 2008, 00:49
Swing -- I set it this afternoon -- we are ready to go!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 16, 2008, 00:51
OH -- and --
GO PHILLIES -- GREAT GAME FROM HAMELS!!
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Fri, Oct 17, 2008, 21:06
Congradulations Judy on the great season by the Phillies. I hope I get to see Jamie Moyer play in at least one game.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Oct 17, 2008, 22:47
They are saying that Moyer will start game 3 and use his crazy pitches to fool the youngsters!! He needs the umpire to give him the black though... We are a happy town right now -- and the Eagles can't find a way to lose this week either!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Oct 18, 2008, 15:12
Heading for another 0-2 week... this is so sad... I'll already have more losses than last year!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Oct 18, 2008, 20:10
In the set lineup frame, in the third column after the player's name is this: Vs P/R
What the heck does that mean???
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 08:36
how high the opponent is ranked in passing/rushing. the higher the rank the better the matchup for you.
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judy
ID: 48642817 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 12:51
fanball is down Make changes here and I will manually change the score on Tuesday Beat the deadline for you game and you'll be all set
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 13:46
Does Fanball give you a zero for a lineup short a man? If I am reading the matchup page right, Eville has started no PK. He has one PK, Bironas. I am playing Eville.
This would be up to judy, but I just thot I would state now, before the final scores can be known, that I would have no objection to a manual adjustment counting Bironas' s points for Eville. I hate to see someone screwed for what was obviously just a mistake.
Toral
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 14:09
I was able to change my Def Team about half an hour before early game time. Usually my last minute changes backfire on me.
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 14:12
I am playing Eville also and I took a DB out of the lineup to make it fair.
But then I have no reason for having left the DB out of my lineup vs youngroman.
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 14:37
Wait nevermind. I have the right number of defensive players in (I think) but i am short a kicker.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 15:43
DH - yes, in your lineup against me you are short a kicker. good that there is one sitting on your bench that has a late game.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 16:55
Ok I've been in a meeting since about noon. Natch -- after a week of hype, Colston is active, but has no stats??? HUH?? Did anyone see the game?? What happened there??
Re: # 109: No you only lose the points for the player -- in this case 12 points. If you have a guy on your bench at that position and he gets negative points, however, you DO get those points. This is what was decided to do for the AA league a few weeks ago.
DH and YR -- it looks like you guys are all set now?? Sorry I wasn't around but Sunday am is busy for me and with the meeting, it was extra busy today!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 19, 2008, 19:36
Check out my new team logo!!
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Donkey Hunter
ID: 176121816 Mon, Oct 20, 2008, 15:31
Yeah I spent all morning on my yahoo league lineup and forgot to make sure I had all my starters in for this one. In my yahoo league I managed to just notice that 5 of the 9 starters that we use were on bye weeks. I had a spare wideout and used my bench running back but ended up picking up a waiver wire QB, RB, and K. Needless to say I dont think I am going to win this week.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Oct 20, 2008, 18:36
I need Sammy Morris to make like Mewelde and Eddie Royal to make like Calvin Johnson, but even that won't win either game for me (Unless NE has negative DEF points). But, it would help in my PF column.
I so can't wait for Westie to get back. I've lost every game he has missed or been injured -- 10 in a row. Sigh.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Oct 21, 2008, 10:49
I got excited about Sammy -- maybe I have a #2 RB after all and then he goes out with a knee injury...
I'm in the market for a trade. I sent out some feelers to a few teams in danger of missing the playoffs. Time is running out,
I'll ship out Braylon Edwards for a RBBC guy.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Tue, Oct 21, 2008, 13:55
the 7th week in a row where I score 142+. but this week I lost for the first time and that in both games. one of the 2 losses is by less than 1 point. and the worst thing is that both of these teams are now only 1 game behind me. at least I won the tie-breaker against s R. in week 3 I won by 3.08pts and now I lost by 0.98pts. thats a close decision.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Wed, Oct 22, 2008, 13:27
Judy-Question on waiver claims. I claimed Benson from waivers as did Toral. The transaction list shows Toral receiving Morgan and then Benson. Does this mean that the higher waiver priority will receive all of his/her claims, no matter the number of claims, before lower priorities may claim even one?
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judy
ID: 48642817 Wed, Oct 22, 2008, 14:51
no. I'll check it later Not at home now
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Wed, Oct 22, 2008, 19:54
Benson was my 1st claim, Morgan the second. Earlier claims are at the bottom of the transaction list.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Oct 22, 2008, 19:58
Hi Loki,
he got Benson first and that cancelled out your request as he had him. He got morgan on the second go round. After you get a pick, you go to the bottom and roll up again.
You can see all the claims if you go to claims and pick the third option - which is who wanted whom and the order. The 4th option tells you who got whom.
OK?
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loki
ID: 379162219 Wed, Oct 22, 2008, 20:16
Judy,Thanks. I asked because of the order in which the transactions were listed at the site.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 23, 2008, 00:17
Found the rules: You have 24 hours to protest, ending at 8:53 Thursday night.
"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."
WAY TO GO PHILLIES! -- BUT PLEASE KNOCK IN A FEW MORE RUNNERS TOMORROW! LOB = 11 -- way too many! Nice jobs Hamels, Madson and Lidge!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 23, 2008, 10:44
that L10 in the standings is surely an ugly number!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 23, 2008, 21:50
trade approved. sorry for the delay -- watching the Phillies.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Oct 24, 2008, 10:00
What is the most reliable place to go for the 1:00 inactives list. I have Sammy Morris and the 4 name Green guy and will need to know which one to start. I'll get to my computer around 12:30 and need to find out quickly. Thanks.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Fri, Oct 24, 2008, 10:18
Watching the pregame shows are a huge help.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Fri, Oct 24, 2008, 10:31
Fanball is by far the worst site I have ever played fantasy sports on. I can't believe they have the balls to charge money for this site.
I'm reading one of my several free fantasy info sites and they quote the Texan's coach that Andre Davis had a pin inserted into a dislocated finger and he could miss up to 3 weeks. No "P"or "Q" or "O" even mentioned in fanball.
Meanwhile, Reggie Bush has a "P" next to his name and he had arthroscopic knee surgery and didn't even make the trip to London. And Clinton Portis is listed as "Q", and he fully participated in practice yesterday and will play on Sunday.
Judy, This site updates starting at noon eastern. By 12:30 all teams will be updated that start at 1:00. I think it's exactly what you're looking for.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Oct 24, 2008, 11:26
thanks B7
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Fri, Oct 24, 2008, 11:28
Sort of related to #122-#126: Judy, I purposely did not submit a claim for the FAD on Tuesday hoping I would have a higher pick after week 8. Later Tuesday I noticed that I had both DL's on a bye so I made a roster move after the FAD was over. Does that mean that I go to the end of the picking list next week?
#131-134 I think the ESPN pre-game is fairly good, but I rely on Rotoworld if I have an iffy player. They almost always list all the inactives at least for the early Sunday games.
#133 Nice write up mjd. I did not realize how far off they had been. Ouch!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Oct 24, 2008, 11:58
Dave -- I think the order reset stuff is just for claims and waivers. I don't think there is any penalty for FAD's. That is why some people wait until claims are over and hope their guy is still there.
I like to watch Howie, Jimmy and Terry on FOX (can't stand Frank the comedy guy though), but there is no set time when they give the inactives. I am out of the house reffing lacrosse until noon, so I don't have access until I get back to a TV set and if the FOX guys don't say it soon enough, I am screwed. That's what happened to me in week 6 with Colston. I heard it at 12:58 and I got to my lineup but he was already locked.
RE #133 I agree with mjd. According to them Westie is still O and Morris is fine. None of the other P, Q are correct either according to the nfl/cbs sites.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 01:04
2:00 am
YAHOO PHILLIES!!!
I thought Moyer was brilliant. Great command and poise. Weird winning ninth, but we'll take it. (That guy was OUT!!)
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 09:51
My starting lineup along with their match ups are as weak as they have been all season. This added to the fact that I am starting Garcia over Favre at QB should guarantee two losses for the NY Titans today. I rarely start my QB #2 over #1; therefore Murphy's law dictates another 6 TD day for Favre and the opposite for Garcia.
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Building 7
ID: 174591519 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 10:37
Why don't you start a different QB in each game of the doubleheader?
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SwinganaMiss
ID: 1472415 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 12:22
at what point during the week does a player on bye go from Free Agent to requiring claim?
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 12:38
once he locks for his game.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 12:41
hmm -- another thought about #142
if he is on bye I would assume he might lock as of the Monday night game -- the last game of the weekend??? that is a good question.
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loki
ID: 379162219 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 13:21
Re:140-I really thought that the Jets would primarily run against the league's worst run defense which is why I started Garcia in both games. Of course Favre came out throwing and has already thrown for one TD. At least it went to one of RBs, Leon Washington.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 13:58
4 name Green (NE RB) has a 1st Q TD and it is not yet on fanball...
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 14:42
email from Team 13 at 12:38.
"I cant get into fanball today. Can you update my lineup to take Steven Jackson out. I guess I would like to start Jamaal Charles and Rudi Johnson. Thanks."
I will adjust the final scoring on Tuesday am with an override.
Swing and Titans this will affect your games.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 16:23
A nice game for Westie! I am SO GLAD he is back. That was a blown call on the muff, but I'll take it. I thought "Matty Ice" played pretty well. I wish the Eagles would do more bumping of receivers instead of lay off prevent defense.
We are 3 for 4 so far. Even the Flyers won... Phillies game tonight for the sweep.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 19:13
I think I am going to win a game this week -- vs. Toral. It has been a l-o-n-g time coming!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Oct 26, 2008, 22:42
Swing -- here is the only rule I could find re # 141-3
"Free Agent Deadlines During the preseason, league members are allowed to make their own free agent acquisitions: Always
During the regular season, league members are allowed to make their own free agent acquisitions: Weekly starting Wednesday 01:00p EST and players lock 5 minutes before kickoff of their game."
I saw that you asked Guru -- if I don't see it first, could you post his answer here? Thanks.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 10:07
wow -- B7 over Titans by 0.14!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 11:27
141:
Here is my guess: You can pick up players who haven't played and drop players who haven't played that week up until their game. So Bye week players probably can't be picked up once the Monday night game starts.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 13:50
Murphy's Law panned out. I did lose to B7 by not starting Favre. --See #139
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 14:44
yesterday Drew Brees had a rush for -26 yards and the deduction of 2.6pts is not yet reflected in his scoring.
I am hoping that the Titans defense forces some turnovers today. It seems that I need around 40pts to win at least 1 game and 45.25 to win the other one. And that with DL Haynesworth, CB Finnegan and the Titans Defense itself. It may be best if Finnegan returns a pick for a TD. that would be a 17pt play. go Titans!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 17:10
YR -- please keep me posted on the Brees negative and thanks for honestly reporting it!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 22:11
From Philly: What a miserable night for a baseball game (or football game for that matter). I just went out on my back porch -- it is pouring rain and very cold and windy! Downright UGLY. It won;t be stopping any time soon either...
I sure hope we win this thing tonight!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 22:49
well -- Cole finished pitching the 6th and the tarp is on. The weather is expected to get worse and it is supposed to rain into tomorrow morning, with the day time weather to be even worse -- windier and much colder (currently 39F). It would be a suspended game, resuming at mid 6th, Phillies batting. I just wonder how long they are going to wait. It might be finished with only broadcasters and players still around to see it. It'll be hard to stay awake just in case and my TVIO maxes out at about 6 hours.... Folks who used public transportation are really in a bind -- last train is one hour after game ends -- that might not be until very late, unless they get smart and call it by midnight. No whatyou want for a pivotal game.
What a MESS!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 23:49
RE: #146
Team 13 will get an additional 10.70 points added on Tuesday after 12:00 pm. So Swing, chances are likely that you did not beat him this weekend...
Hopefully, once I override the scores, the standings will be changed as well.
RE: PHILLIES -- It is our bullpen vs theirs. I'll bet they bring out Price to "start" for them and go as long as he can -- he's good. I am not sure who we will use -- R or L -- it will depend on who is up next for the Rays. However, I am sure it will be Madson for 8th and Lidge for 9th.
I am glad they made the quick decision to suspend it until Tuesday night -- although the weather might be drier, it will be windier (40-50 mph gusts) and colder (30's WC 20's).
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Oct 27, 2008, 23:50
RE: #153 It is OK in the scoring now. Where did he think he was going that he lost 26 yards!!!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Oct 28, 2008, 01:25
Well. ref, I tried to make it exciting, but fell a little short. Just happy to score as well as I did,
However, I caught you in G24. (another year or 2 of rebuilding for that team)
Interesting (at least to me) that the Tenn D, Dallas Clark, Chris Johnson, and Rob Bironis all had a hand in the outcome of my games in various leagues this week.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Oct 28, 2008, 13:34
This team has so underachieved thus far it's ridiculous. Just need to get my guys healthy and I could actually do something in the playoffs.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Oct 28, 2008, 14:52
OK -- I changed Team 13 's score from 133.74 to 144.44 (I added 10.70.), but Fanball has not yet reflected this in the standings. Team 13 should be 13-3 and Swing should be 11-5. I am sure it will be fine when the server does the update. I will check again in a few hours. We keep having blackouts here due to the wind.
It is a miserable day, rain, windy, and temps in the high 30's. We are expected to dry out on Wednesday, but it will stay cold -- flurries to the north of us in the Pocono Mts.!
It's tough when the main event of America's summer pasttime happens in early winter. Next year, Game 7 of the WS is scheduled for Nov 5 (imagine if that would be in Boston!!).
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Oct 29, 2008, 22:15
YAHOOOOOOOOO!
PHILLIES!!!!!!!
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loki
ID: 259302922 Thu, Oct 30, 2008, 00:31
CONGRATULATIONS JUDY!!!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 30, 2008, 10:56
I thought they might consider Ruiz for MVP -- he is not a star, but he made stars out of our pitchers. Every pitcher made the point of saying that they didn't have to think about pitches -- that he called what they wanted each time. He also hit .375.
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Thu, Oct 30, 2008, 10:57
Congratulations Judy and all the Philly fans. I totally enjoyed seeing Jamie Moyer on that field being interviewed and posing with his family. Good things do come to good people if they stay with it. The Moyer foundation is a very big deal in the Seattle area. Are you going to the parade, or have they announced it yet?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Oct 30, 2008, 13:28
I am going to the PARADE!! There is so much joy in PhillyLand.
The lines in stores to get stuff are huge -- stores opened at 10:30 last night and were open all night! I have the red Playoff hoodie -- needed a good luck charm to wear during the WS. (It needs a bath...) Will get a WS something when the lines get shorter!
Parade begins Friday at Noon -- might walk the whole way to the stadiums... sunny and low 60's -- perfect!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Oct 31, 2008, 21:10
Well, the parade was indeed fun -- we didn't get the free tickets to get into the stadium -- I'll watch that on TIVO TV -- Chase " World F____ Championship" and all.
HOWEVER, the public transportation was just awful. We changed plans and drove to a further out station as the standing/smushed room only trains (at 7 am! for a noon parade) were blowing right by the closer in stations (where I live). We were at a station at about the halfway point and had 5 trains blow by and, after waiting 2.5 hours, we got onto the last one to get us to the parade in time. It was a free ride as there was no way any conductor was going to make his way down the aisle.
Then for the ride home, we waited 4 hours for a train -- standing inside the concourse area. SEPTA did not have enough trains to carry all the people. I got home around 8 pm. There were no taxis left and really no other way for us to get home. People were really very peaceful. I did miss all my trick or treaters and we have some cute kids in the neighborhood, so that was a bummer -- now I have all this candy... that I guess I'll have to eat...
I think the trick is to drive to the airport early, park there and take the airport train to center city. That train was running basically on schedule.
It was a gorgeous day and everyone really was very happy. Tons of red everywhere. They are guessing maybe 2 million showed up.
However, if the Eagles ever win a championship, I think I'll watch the parade on TV.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Nov 01, 2008, 22:20
WOW! Both my games this week are projected to be very close! ~5 points in one and ~3 in the other. We shall see. I am hoping for some weak defenses for my offense! My defense/IDP could also surprise me and do well for once!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 11:06
Damn, these injury lists get longer every week. This week's is about 2 miles long.
Judy, you do know that those projections go by average stats for the season so far and mean relatively nothing. Though I would expect good games from McNabb and Westy against the hapless Seabags.
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SwinganaMiss
ID: 1472415 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 12:45
Speaking of bags, I have several at RB and need an upgrade. If anyone wants to talk trade, I'm open.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 14:18
mjd -- yes I know they are just averages, but it does give me a frame of reference -- or something...
I am still so excited about the Phillies! Spent some more money on clothing stuff. All the WS red hoodies were gone -- they need to order more! It'll be very odd not to be watching baseball for a while.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 15:07
I knew I could make Edwards a star if I traded him.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 17:00
Andy and Donovan are on the same page again -- no clue what plays to call.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 18:18
odd stat -- my three WR (Royal, Ginn, Jackson) are getting most of their points off KR and PR
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 19:52
I almost did the same thing except I left Cribbs and his nearly 20 points on my bench ;P-
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 20:33
The Eagles could be a dangerous team if they could figure out how to score TD's inside the red zone. They messed that up again this week -- how hard can it be to design 5-10 good looking plays for inside the 5-10 yard line?
At least, I had Akers today -- figuring that TD's would be a problem.
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 20:59
I really thought the Iggles would score a lot more points today since they were playing the lowly Seachickens. I have been trying all year to upgrade my RB position, but today all 4 of them scored over 14.90 pts. Why not do that every week? I will be gone for 2 NFL weeks as of next Thursday. I do not know if I will have Internet or how to talk my daughters into loaning me a laptop. So please no trade offers. Looks like I lost both games today for the first time all season.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 02, 2008, 23:15
OK MJD --
It's Ben, Clinton and Hines vs Troy + 47.64.
it could be close!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 00:05
Should/could be exciting.
All I know is that if I watch our scoreboard too long I feel like I might have a seizure....or a Christmas nightmare with all those red and green flashing lights.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 00:34
Up late watching the highlight:
RE:72 At least he dropped one sure TD pass.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 00:36
RE:172
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 20:46
phooey -- looks like S Moss is OK. With his game time hammie, I couldn't risk it... Hopefully Polamalu will tackle him a lot??
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 21:30
I had Moss on 2 other teams. I had to give up a roster spot to pick up Nate Washington on one and James Thrash on the other, just in case.
Not great alternatives, but you never know-one might catch lightning in a bottle. Regardless, they'll both be jobless by Wednesday.
Not a lot of offense in tonight's game, and Kornheiser has already caused me to want me to drive a screwdriver through both eardrums.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 22:27
I think they should try that "silence is golden" MNF they did a long while back...
However, it is NOT as bad as listening to Chris Wheeler do the Phillies -- he is just awful -- for 162 games no less. I almost preferred the network guys (but not by much -- they didn't know the Phillies players at all.) I like Gary Matthews -- he says only what he needs to say and lets the game flow.
I kinda figured it would be a defensive struggle which is also why I wasn't too keen on having Moss in there anyway, esp with the bye week coming up for healing. I wonder what changes they will make for the second half. Campbell looks lost. Would like a few more plays from Troy though...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 22:29
To my Managers:
Please be sure to VOTE tomorrow.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 22:30
mjd -- I like our two flashing logos!!
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loki
ID: 379162219 Tue, Nov 04, 2008, 09:47
Judy-Nice win last night against the Titans. Your 2 IDPs came up big while mine managed 1.5 points in the MNF game. Last week I started Garcia over Favre, and that cost me a game. This week I started Favre over Garcia and that enabled me to lose to you. Murphy's Law. In any event my team is doing better than I could have expected after losing Brady.
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judy
ID: 61031417 Tue, Nov 04, 2008, 18:33
thanks -- I think my ship is righting itself at last -- that 10 losses in a row was humbling!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 06, 2008, 10:56
Juqua Parker (Still Thomas in FanBall) is now credited with a half sack for the Seattle game -- I thought he had one when I was watching...
It is not reflected in the FanBall score, so I am now adding 1.5 points to the game totals for Ghostwood. Note that I no longer have Parker on the team, but I did for the Seattle game.
Here is the NFL link: http://www.nfl.com/players/juquaparker/profile?id=THO265212
If you notice other stat corrections which might affect your score, let me know and I will fix it!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 06, 2008, 22:40
Man -- poor Ryan Torain -- he finally gets healthy enough to get his first start - is doing well and then gets bent over backwards and pops his knee. I grimaced when I saw that. Hopefully, it will be a minor injury. They haven't followed up on what they think it is yet, so perhaps it is not an ACL. Poor kid.
Anyone else think there are way too many injuries this year? I know it is a contact sport, but this year has been ridiculous.
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davepyro
ID: 24101275 Fri, Nov 07, 2008, 06:20
Reporting infrom Houston. Our plane from Seattle needded a part replaced so we missed our flight to Orlando so we got to spend the night in Houston instead of Orlando. That is why we traveled a day early. I highly dislike Continental Airlines, but flight was reward miles. Did not get to watch game last night and do not know scores.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 07, 2008, 13:49
Rotoworld is now saying that Torain probably has a torn ACL. I feel for the kid. The tough part is HE didn't do it -- the tacklers bent him straight backwards with his foot planted under them. I saw the physics of it right away and went "ouch".
I had picked him up about 4 weeks ago, waiting for his debut. Sigh. Maybe S Morris will heal in time...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 07, 2008, 20:43
Dave - only Woodley looks Questionable -- game is at 4:15 so I should be able to check his status.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 07, 2008, 20:58
FYI
Trade deadline is next Friday Nov 14th at 11:30 p EST.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Nov 08, 2008, 09:47
oops Dave Tina???? guy has a 1:00 start, so I can check Sunday am to see about Woodley -- as of Friday prax, he is currently DNP and Q. If he stays that way, I guess I'll replace him with Tina????. Let me know otherwise.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Nov 08, 2008, 23:59
Dave -- I put Tinooasoamoa (???) in. Woodley was DNP all week and was quoted as saying he was 50-50 to play. Figured you would rather have a sure starter. If I wait until 4, it's too late to add Tinoasoamao (???). Hope you are enjoying your vacation!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 13:49
Judy, I messed up. Stupid fanball allowed me to trade a frozen player (Patick Cobbs) for Brad Hoover. This needs to be reversed immediately.
If Stewart is inactive for his 4PM game I'll want to trade an unfrozen player for Hoover.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:04
Give me more details. I am confused. It looks like I can do some stuff for you.
To reverse it, I should: drop Hoover, and add Cobbs?? Cobbs is listed as on waivers, but I might be able to override it -- but I'll need to try it.
Confirm the drop/add. Use this forum -- I can read emails here but not send them.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:10
Cobbs should still be on my roster. I traded him after his 1PM start. I may trade for hoover if Stewart is out in the late game
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:13
should we wait then since you do have hoover and can't use cobb anyway? If you don't use hoover then i can try to swap it back.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:16
OK. If I trade for Hoover it will be for J. Lee Higgens, WR, Oak.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:17
OK check back here around 3:45 EST to let me know what's up.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:21
OK, thanks
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:32
At this rate, the NYJ DEF (scorpions) will have 60 points by the end of the day!
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 14:48
and Jay Feely will score 40pts for me. he could even top MJD who has 3 TDs at halftime.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 15:11
Stewart is active and is in my starting lineup.
Cobbs and Hoover just need to be swapped out at some point.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 15:15
I fixed it!! You might have to refresh to see it and restart live scoring.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 15:27
NONE of my guys have scored a point this half. Sheesh!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 15:39
Thanks Judy
Just in case I forget and fanball does not correct, my Vikings D scored 2 safeties in the second quarter. Only one showing at present.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 15:42
Actually, let me correct that -- Ben 4 name RB and Ginn are scoring points -- on the bench!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 15:58
So this week they sit Rice and MaGahee goes wild -- opposite of last week -- how on earth am I supposed to figure that out?
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 17:42
I have to say that I like the cold weather referee uniforms instead of the tighty whiteys. They look really classy.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 19:39
Judy. re:214
According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen Ray Rice was supposed to get most of the carries for the Ravens today.
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loki
ID: 379162219 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 19:42
Judy-I need Jacobs, Burress, and Boss to have big games against your Eagles tonight. GO GIANTS!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 19:55
I just found out that Jackson almost wasn't active with a groin strain -- now I suspect he'll be a decoy. Wonder if he'll do the PR duties. I might have too many Iggles going tonight (6) -- will need about 40 fantasy points to feel comfortable. It might be low scoring though...
Loki -- Burress is the one who worries me the most -- he is so much taller than our DB.
How about Julius Peppers today -- finally -- 21 points!
mjd -- it was a toss up -- 4 name Green vs BUF or Rice vs HOU and I thought that Rice had the better matchup and was supposed to start -- it looks like he sat on the bench from the 2Q on. I wonder what NE will do when S Morris comes back -- also what will I do??? Also, of course R Wms goes off after I dump him.
Isn't fantasy football fun? I am so glad I don't do this for money!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 20:30
where was McNabb lined up on that TD? I didn't see him.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 22:05
A lot of close games waiting for stats from tonight and tomorrow night...
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 23:26
2 TDs by Jacobs, 1 by Burress, and 1 by Boss have pushed me past YR. Now I need the Giants to hold on against Phillie to make the night perfect. The Eagles are coming back; Curtis just scored.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 23:30
I also got 40+ from my Iggles so I too should win out.
GO EAGLES!! Beat those Jints!
Plenty of time!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 23:48
3RD AND 2 4TH AND 2, just like a goal line thrust -- we cannot do those -- haven't done 'em all year -- EEECH!
Didn't Andy know they would key on Westie?? Hello?
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 09:11
Andy must be a Giants fan.
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Electroman
ID: 47928246 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 09:23
Don't mean to butt in on the conversation, but I don't really trust the eagles recievers to catch the ball. They drop so many. But the Giants knew what was coming, they were all at the line of scrimage.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 11:00
no problem Electro -- input is fun (who is your "home" team?). I agree Iggles drop too many balls, but with 2 min left, we should have scored a TD. Where are the side line short passes? They stopped Westie all night and you send him wide? twice?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 11:01
nice win Loki -- we are 0-3 division with a not so nice schedule coming up. We shall see what we are made of.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 12:54
I have 2 different leagues where I have no players going tonight. I'm ahead by 6 or 7 points in both leagues.
My opponent has Isaac Bruce in both instances.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 13:22
loki - are your calling the plays for the Giants now? last night when I went to sleep I thought that I could at least win against you. today I wake up and all the Giants TDs went to Jacobs, Burress and Boss.
after going 12-0 in the first 6 weeks, I am now 0-8 since then. this is not looking to good for my team. most points scored and most points against. at least I can get in by points scored. I am currently 245pts ahead of 9th place.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 14:05
Judy-In week 8 one of Jeff Garcia's passing yards was changed to a rushing yard. This does not change the result of my game against Building 7 as I still lose by 0.08 instead of 0.14 points, but it could affect seeding in the playoffs.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 14:16
Loki - what do I add to your score? is it 0.6? Did you get my email re this weekend Drop/Add?
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 14:18
Don't worry. Gore is getting all the TDs. I need the points.
If Brian Billick is found strangled in his bed in the near future, the cops ought to start interviewing fantasy players who own his RBs. I'm starting to think that the way to play this situation is to start whoever is healthy, but Billick sayd will play the least.
Toral
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 14:35
Judy-I would like for 0.6 to be added, but the change is only +0.06. I did not receive your e-mail.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 14:37
Toral --
'nuf said! RBBC indeed!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 15:02
Loki
It looks like you dropped F Taylor at 3:43 and he should have been frozen at that point as his JAX had the 1:00 start. (mjd had the same issues with Cribbs. Fanball was not on the ball yesterday.)
So I think I have to take back the 49 DEF and give you back Taylor. Do you agree?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 15:07
I fixed the week 8 scoring, adding 0.06 to Loki/Titans score. It does not affect the standings.
mjd - I saw that the 2 safeties were eventually added to MINN DEF although now they are calling the first one an illegal forward pass (ie., no receiver there) so we will need to watch that to see if there is an official scoring change.
Everyone else, always check your stats and post inconsistencies here for me to fix.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 15:12
Re:235 Agree.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 15:26
OK LOKI -- done --
if anyone wants to add the SF DEF for tonight's game, let me know -- you'll need to drop a bye, SF or AZ player -- all the rest are supposed to be frozen. I'll have to do it for you as SF will look like it is on the waiver list.
Also, mjd I guess they can't really change the safety as that would change the score and MINN would lose. Right?
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 15:30
Hey Judy, re 238...
Are you giving pickup advice to everybody this year?
Who should I pick up Wednesday?
Toral
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 16:44
You can have anybody I don't want!!
RE: 232 Can you believe the Rice/Magehee mess? At this point, I would only start one if the other is OUT for sure. We're trying to win games too! I am hoping that this doesn't happen when S Morris comes back for the PATs and 4 name Green and he are RBBC.
With all the injuries, the claims pickings sure are slim at this point.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 16:54
It was not technically a safety, but so far it's being scored as one. The officials messed that up, but I'm not sure the NFL will change it. We'll have to keep an ear out to the league office for a few days to see if they change it.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 10:20
Looks like the AZ OFF COORD learned from the same school as Andy Reid -- although he did throw sidelines to get to the goal line, so he must not have slept through that class.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 11:39
Judy, looks like .52 points separates us from the last playoff spot.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 13:25
What are the rules for making the playoff and for advancing to RIFC 2009?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 13:46
Here are division seeding rules: Division Ranking Teams are ranked within a division using the following order:
1. Overall Winning Percentage 2. Head-to-HEAD Games Played (2 teams only) 3. Most Points For, Season To Date 4. Virtual Coin Toss
So, mjd if we tie via #1, I win!
Loki- Championship playoffs are top 8. We also run a Consolation -- my first year I won that with more points than either of the two teams on the weekend of the finals!
Last year 3 teams from each AAA went to RIFC. I would assume it will be the same.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 15:16
Which 3? League winner and the 2 finalists in the playoffs?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 16:44
Loki -- not sure about that -- maybe the two finalists and the winner of the 3/4 playoff?
We are really bunched in the middle -- anything could happen! Everyone I play is above me - - sigh, though I beat TB twice! I am 0-1 against them (0-2 vs you -- you got me with Colston and Westie out!)
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SwinganaMiss
ID: 1472415 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 17:33
from Guru's preseason RIFC thread: I am pleased to announce the 14 managers for the 2008 RIFC: ....list.... This list includes me, the top-6 non-me seeds from last year's RIFC, 3 teams from each AAA league, and the (playoff) winner of the AA league. For each AAA league, I selected the playoff winner plus the top two seeds for the playoffs. In the instance that the playoff winner was one of the top two seeds, then the third seed was selected.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 18:00
Maybe this was clear to everyone posting, something they knew and assumed, but perhaps not clear to everyone reading: 8 teams in playoffs, top 6 by W/L record, next 2 places by total points.
So the tie breaker rules would only be relevant if a number of teams tie for the 6 position (or4-5-6-7-8 position).
Tiebreakers are extremely unlikely to decide who *gets in* the playoffs -- because the 2nd and 3rd teams not to make the top 6 win/loss slots would have to have exactly the same number of total points.
Toral
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 18:08
Judy, looks like .52 points separates us from the last playoff spot.
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davepyro
ID: 1910511117 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 19:05
#199 reply to Judy - You did good. I would have done the same. Delete if you think inappropriate. What a messed up vacation. First time online since last Thursday for anything. I just paid 40 cents a minute to talk to you guys. My ST. Maartens, ST Thomas vacation got switched to Western Caribean and we did not find out until on the boat. Disney does NOT want their ships near hurricane Palomir(?). I never wanted to visit Mexico!! We are currently tied up to Cozamel, but the Dolphin Discovery was absolutely super. Costa Mesa tomorrow. Everyone have a great week.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 11, 2008, 19:33
I like the way we are getting so excited about the playoffs -- with 3 weeks left!
You are right Toral -- I forgot about the funny seedings for playoffs. I'd better crack the whip on my team! With the crowded middle we have now it could prove interesting.
mjd -- it's actually 100.52 that you lead by... and I lost out on points last year when Westie took the knee in the Dallas game.
I am offering Ted Ginn (none of my others) for a competent IDP. Send offers to my email.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Nov 12, 2008, 18:28
mjd -- the grounding/safety stays, so your scoring is correct.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Wed, Nov 12, 2008, 22:51
Yeah, that officiating crew screwed up a few things. Peterson taking his helmet off in the end zone after his TD should have been a 15 yarder on the ensuing kickoff. That alone could have altered the outcome of the game.
Questionable rule IMO, but a yellow hankie should have been tossed.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 13, 2008, 11:05
Dave,
I saw that you did some Drop/adds so I will assume that you are in control of the Thunder Bunnies this weekend! Please confirm!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 13, 2008, 19:24
darn -- Morris is active -- but how much will he really play? I think I am going with Ben 4 name...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 13, 2008, 22:03
when an IDP pushes a guy out of bounds -- does that count as a tackle -- or do you actually have to TACKLE him?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 13, 2008, 22:09
Titans -- you can't win -- Favre v Garcia. No matter who you pick...
One of these days someone is going to make Leon Washington a feature back and then look out. He is really good -- I had him for two years.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Thu, Nov 13, 2008, 22:49
Judy-It is not only Favre. Favre+Cotchery+Washington=48.76 points on my bench. At least I started Barton who has 13.5 defensive points tonight. Cotchery just fumbled which helps my NE Def. The Jets who appeared to be running away with this game when they were up 24-6, are on the verge of performing their usual feat of snatching defeat out of the jaws of victory.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 13, 2008, 22:59
Has Cassell handed off to ANYONE this half? He's thrown it 41 times already. Even if Morris/4 name come back they'll surely be stiff from sitting for a few hours! Weird strategy. Even Faulk (on Ref's bench) only has 8 points.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 13, 2008, 23:54
Love the quote by Collinsworth:
"What does a prevent defense prevent? A win!"
I also can't believe I dropped Mayo after drafting him. Awesome game tonight -- 18 tackle points.
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davepyro
ID: 5010451414 Fri, Nov 14, 2008, 15:50
Judy, I was able to do my starting lineup yesterday, and do the adds and drops. I will try to get caught up very late on Saturday, but we are flying home on Continental Saturday. Hope to be home before Sunday's first kickoff. Thanks for the help. You are awesome.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 14, 2008, 17:55
No more trades after 11:30 tonight...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 14, 2008, 21:13
Loki -- FIVE team defenses???
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Fri, Nov 14, 2008, 22:07
Judy, I was waiting for your comments. I have been scrambling all season to compensate for my loss of Brady, and this is my end game strategy. Each of these teams play Oakland, the most inept offense on the most disorganized franchise in the NFL. We'll see.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 14, 2008, 22:28
Ok -- that works for me and maybe you'll get lucky.
How about last night the way the PATS abandoned the run? Morris and 4 name had a total of 7 carries for 23 yards -- and I agonized all day over which one to start!
51 pass attempts is a bit insane -- don't you think? Cassell got Pete 35.2 points. That might be close to the top QB score this season.
I hope I don't get SC__WED by the Moss TD -- YR got the 6 points. See my #262 comment. I need big games from all my Wides. Actually, I need big points regardless given the tie break for the 7/8 spot.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Nov 15, 2008, 10:26
REMINDER:
All Jets and Pats players are locked -- FanBall messed that up last week.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 16, 2008, 13:45
What is WITH the Iggles offense? This is terrible -- AGAIN!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 16, 2008, 14:08
Of course, the one WR I definitely planned to bench (Ginn) has 14 points. The rest are bleech.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 16, 2008, 16:13
I am thinking Colston lost his good player label when he was injured. He has done nothing since he's been back. Last week's yardage was in garbage time.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 16, 2008, 16:50
A tie -- sheeesh!
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Nov 16, 2008, 16:52
Wow! Embarrassing Eagles game. Could have been worse though. Cincy missed a FG or it would have been disatrous. Kissing your sister will have to do.
I could still use a decent WR.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 16, 2008, 16:53
Trading deadline is over :(
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 16, 2008, 23:51
.....along with another Eagles season.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 07:39
I tried to help you out with Lance Moore, Judy.
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 08:44
And I told her who to start in the other thread. If she had listened to me she would have beat me. Ginn for the Win.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 10:39
Tonight's game has the potential of making or breaking my season. The likelihood is that I will lose both games, but if I get lucky and win one or both, my chances of making the playoffs will markedly improve.
DH and Toral-I could have somebody's advice. I started the wrong QB, RB, and WR.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 10:50
And even though I didn't start Polamalu he deserved credit for that TD last night. They got the call correct the first time although there was no illegal forward pass that I saw -- Steelers refuse the penalty and the TD counts. And since when does a play end without a whistle because the pass was illegal? The result of the play (a TD) should stand and you kick the XP.
The officiating this year has been horrific. I really do wonder why. Maybe last night they were frozen, but still -- you get paid to ref in all conditions -- I sure have.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 10:53
DH -- No one recommended starting Ginn -- who'd thunk he would have been the best one of those 5?
It looks like I am on the border again this year - mjd and I look to be duking it out for the last spots and he leads big time in points.
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 10:59
Just because it was not a serious recommendation does not mean that I did not recommend Ginn for you. Who knew he was gonna do anything?
As for Loki, the problem is you have too much depth. Cut all those players on your bench and you wont make any wrong decisions week to week.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 12:00
I'm finished and all I can do the rest of the way is play spoiler if I can knock someone out of the top 6 the next 2 weeks and he can't make the playoffs on points, and I haven't checked the schedule. And Gore, Boldin, Marshall and A. Johnson weren't bad pix. Hasselbeck was dumb. I was warned off him but too late, after I had picked him.
I blame it all on my picking McGahee. I hate him and he is a malcontent and a jerk and a shirker and he screwed the Bills after they put up with his year out with injury but I picked him anyway because I thot he was the best value at that pick. Maybe next year in AA I'll pick people I'll be happy to own even if I lose.
Yeah, Judy, the NFL has acknowledged that that call was wrong. Funny, cuz even just hearing the description of the play I thot I knew that an IFP does not end the play. Call should have been "Penalty against the [offence/defence -- I forget who is whom on a kickoff], #xx for an Illegal Forward Pass, 15 yards from the spot of the pass. The penalty is declined. The result of the play is [raising arms] 'Touchdown'. The game is over."
I wonder if perhaps some officials are getting casual and lazy about sticking it out to the end calling the rules on end-of-game plays that don't change the outcome.
Toral
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 12:27
But you aren't out of it Toral -- you are actually in the race with me and mjd for the last slot. You could finish at 12-14 and so could the two of us. I am at 10-12 and play 4 of the teams ahead of me (although my team is a major disappointment right now -esp. Donovan and Westie). My best hope is 14-12 and I think I am only dreaming about that -- it won't happen.
Then it would be points to decide. It looks like mjd has the inside tract, esp if he wins tonight (He only needs 8 pts from 2 guys.) and goes to 11-11. He has more points at this time also.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 13:24
Re: the "after official review" reffing gaff in the PGH game. Oops, sorry, we blew it just doesn't cut it in this age of TV, replay etc. Take your time and get it right for Pete's (troy's) sake!
I would hope that the guy upstairs has a rule book which he can read to set the guys on the field straight. Ya Think? Heck, I'll volunteer for THAT job!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 13:33
Besides as a ref, you are supposed to have the rule book memorized anyway!
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 13:45
DH-I have come to realize that also. The depth would have been great if I had or will have other injuries besides Brady, but as it stands the depth only enabled me to listen to the gurus on match ups and usually start the wrong player.On paper Favre had a tougher game than Garcia but ended up with more fantasy points.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 16:34
The head of officiating was on ESPN today.
The Referee had the play right. But as they were lining up to kick the XP, the other officials got together and said (correctly) that a forward pas that hits teh ground is incomplete and therefore teh game is over. The problem was that there was a misudnerstanding of WHICH latteral was deemed a forward pass. The referee by rule could not looka the play again nor could the replay offical buzz him by rule. The head of officiating wants to get this chagned at least by the playoffs if not sooner so after reviewing the play they can administratively get the play right. It doesn't happen often but when only one official can look at the replay things can get messed up in the administration. Remember they have what 90 secs before the screen turns off and most of that time is simply gting the play right.
I am not defending the botched call--saying sometimes on really screwy plays I think the head of officials is right, perhaps they can go back and look at something again or at least talk to the replay guy on the headset simply to get the administartion correct. The other officials, in attempt to get the play right--actually screwed it up. That is why the NCAA and NBA have actually expanded what their officials are allowed to go to the monitor and review.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 18:54
I've complained about the level of the officiating for years. The guys that they use now are accountants, school teachers, or work some other job during the week. They ref as a part time job.
The NFL makes millions of dollars per year. Why can't they have full time officials? Make them watch game films during the week and study the rule book.
Learning from the multitude of missed/botched plays each year could go a long way towards getting all the calls right.
One more peeve is with all the available technologies today, why are they still measuring first downs with two sticks and a piece of chain. A disc in the ball and the use of GPS could place the ball on the exact spot every time. Plus there would be no question if the ball crossed the plane of the goal line.
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 21:35
dang it. i check out how josh cribbs is doing and see he hasnt caught a pass yet. so i flip over to the game and the 3rd play i watch has him getting a TD rush to beat me. oh well. at least i can get to bed early tonight
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Nov 17, 2008, 21:41
me too
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 18, 2008, 12:20
WELL, it sure looks like the playoffs teams are set for this season, barring some incredible upsets. Even the TPF favor the current top eight. There are very slim possibilities for Ghostwood, Red and Toral, but only if they can sneak into the top 6 via the W/L -- mjd has the TPF nailed down. I think the TPF for B7 and Eville are too low to move up.
That said a lot of the top eight are playing each other this weekend and that could add a few numbers to their loss columns...and if Ghostwood, Toral and Red score high enough (and win) that might change a few things.
Needless to say I am always hopeful. Heck, I root for the Iggles...
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Tue, Nov 18, 2008, 18:39
Judy, I do not know about that. The teams with 9 and 10 losses could easily get bounced out. The only teams that seem secure to me are the top 2 with 7 losses.
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Tue, Nov 18, 2008, 19:31
I have not been confident that I would win any of my games yet this season.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 18, 2008, 19:41
Well DH, if my Iggles had played to average, I woulda beat ya!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 18, 2008, 20:26
Loki -- I think 14 wins will do it and the 4 thru 7 have a great chance to get that. mjd has the TPF that he needs for the tie breaker, unless his team absolutely bottoms out. I am at 9th place now and need to win out to get to 14, which is highly unlikely -- and my TPF stink. I need to score big and hope others bomb.
That said I will be following this weekend closely to see how the top teams do against each other. Even if they go 1-1 #4-7 will get to 14 wins.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Tue, Nov 18, 2008, 20:39
Judy-Anyone who plays my team has a tremendous advantage--The NY Titans are guaranteed to start the wrong players, except for Team D. Al Davis do your thing!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Nov 19, 2008, 16:39
Westie was out today -- luckily I snared Buck -- he is no doubt the healthier back for Philly these days... Hopefully they will choose before the "dreaded game time decision".
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Wed, Nov 19, 2008, 21:20
I dropped Buckhalter in order to pick up my last anti-Oakland Team D. Now that Jacobs as well as West is injured I am second guessing myself.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Nov 19, 2008, 22:02
When I saw that you had dropped Buck, my little heart leaped so high. I figured he might fly under the radar and I might snatch him up. Now we need Westie to "rest up" and be declared "out" for this weekend.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 01:10
I've really been enjoying ESPN's 30 year commemoration of the "Miracle at the Meadowlands'.
Did anyone else watch or remember that game?
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 20:46
mjd-There were 3 events that helped turn around the Giants' franchise. "The Fumble" was one of them. I remember seeing it, but I do not recall whether I watched the game live on TV or saw the replay on the news. The 2nd were televised pictures of Giants' fans burning their tickets. However what was most instrumental in Giants' ownership finally deciding to improve the team was a small plane flying over Giants' Stadium trailing a banner stating "15 Years of Lousy Football. We've Had Enough." I was at this game; the the fan reaction was incredible. This was shown on the NYC news stations, printed in the papers, and I would not be surprised if it made national news. This event so embarrassed the Giants that improvements were soon forthcoming.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 23:27
loki - was "the fumble" the game where the Eagles won it?
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 23:44
Judy-This was before teams routinely had the QB take a knee to run out the clock. On the last play of the game the Giants' QB, Joe Pisarchek (?spelling), fumbled the snap prior to handing the ball off. It was picked up by the Eagle's Herm Edwards and returned for a TD giving the Eagles the win.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 02:43
Judy, Google "Miracle at the Meadowlands" As an Eagles fan it's about the closest feeling we had to winning the Super Bowl. The Eagles rallied that season to make the playoffs for the first time in over 20 years.
"The Fumble" usually refers to the 1987 AFC playoff game between the Browns and the Broncos. Cleveland's RB Earnest Byner appeared to be on his way to the tying TD but fumbled on the Denver 3 yard line with about 1 minute to go. Giant's fans also refer to the Miracle of he Meadowlands as "The Fumble".
Loki, at least the Giant's ownership (the Maras) responded with changes after the "Miracle" to hire the right coaches and draft the right players to win multiple Super Bowls since then.
Eagles fans were stuck with Leonard Tose who despite hiring Dick Vermeil also hired Rich Kotite and Buddy Ryan who failed to win anything with Randle Cunningham and the Polish Rifle, Ron Jawarski. Our memories are clouded with "Fog Bowls" and the recent failures of the Reid, McNabb fiasco.
Buddy Ryan was a hoot for his TV and newspaper interviews, but fell short in the championship department.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 09:20
A reminder from Guru:
Remember that we have special add/drop restrictions during the playoffs: 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.
Teams 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.
Claiming priorities will be reset at the beginning of the playoffs, with the top seed getting the highest priority. Thereafter, priorities will not be reset again (except that any successful claims will drop the awarded team to the bottom, as usual.)
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 09:21
Could we also call "the fumble" the one that Westie fumbled through the end zone in the Super Bowl and the Pats got it on the 20?
Am I remembering that correctly?
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 17:45
It is interesting how Phillie fans refer to "The Miracle" and NY fans to "The Fumble." Prior to this thread, I had never heard of "The Miracle in the Meadowlands."
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 22:36
Wow -- I wiki'd the Miracle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Miracle_at_the_Meadowlands) There are 64,500 google results for miracle at the meadowlands! It's crazy!
I had no idea it was that complex a play/situation. I just figured they blew it and we profited. WOW! You should all read the account. It really changed some things about strategy. It also has a nice history of the Iggles - Jints rivalry including the 2003 Westie PR TD.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sat, Nov 22, 2008, 14:06
307-We've always referred it to "The Miracle of the Meadowlands." After all, it was a miracle, but it was a fumble, too.
Always referred to 'The Fumble' as the Earnest Byner gaff in the 1987 playoff game with the Broncos.
I guess it just comes down to how each individual saw the situations.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Nov 22, 2008, 22:04
I have little faith in my lineups for this Sunday -- esp on offense...
I suspect McNabb will have another crummy game, but Orton vs STL has no one to throw to. I'm starting McNabb for now, but may change my mind later...I do not expect Westie to play at all.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 11:59
I got my top 3 RB all listed as questionable.
I think Portis is a go, but the game is a 4PM start and Bush doesn't play til MNF.
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judy
ID: 597401015 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 12:54
So Westie is going to play -- aaagh. I HATE these decisions! I'm going with Westie in one game and Buck in the other -- unless I change my mind at the last minute! Also wavering at Ginn v Jackson -- they both bring the same to their respective games...
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 12:56
Brandon Jacobs with his knee injury and the Giants' RBBC or Leon Washington vs. the Titans defense?? I have 4 minutes to make the wrong decision.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 13:12
Favre just passed for a TD. Naturally I started Garcia.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 13:14
Loki -- you are so consistent in picking the wrong QB -- what is it now 5 for 5? Maybe (in the one week left, you should split them and put one in each game...?)
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 13:47
Gaither is not starting, McNabb is his usual self (0.04 points so far), Buck might be injured, Orton has a TD.
Loki you are not alone in crummy choices.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 13:49
Another McNabb INT on 3rd and short.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 14:17
Another McNabb INT -- can it get any worse? I am expecting Kolb for the second half -- seriously.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 14:53
Picking up Leotis McKelvin worked out alright. I figured he was ready to start breaking sime plays regularly.
I changed my mind twice in who to start from my collection of scrub QBs. Was going Hill, then Collins, then settles on Garrard. As of halftime that looks right. Didn't even consider Hasselbeck.
47 points at half in Buf v. KC. Could have been more.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:00
WOW KOLB is IN!
-2.94 for McNabb -- the McNabb era is now over --you heard it first right here!
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Electroman
ID: 47928246 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:08
I was really hoping for that, and an not surprised. After 7 turnovers in the last 7 quarters counting the OT last week, it was something that had to be done. McNabb needs a new start.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:11
so does Andy...
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Electroman
ID: 47928246 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:15
I don't think that Andy is that bad. He is a good coach. McNabb made him look bad. Remember when Garcia was there, how he could move the offense to conserve time. That makes a coach look good. McNabb is just terrible with things like that, makes Andy's faults more apparant.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:31
yeah but Andy changed the offense because of Garcia. He used the run to set up the pass. He ran a "safer" offense. Same as when Feeley (sp?) came in a few years ago and won a bunch of games or even Feeley last year vs the Pats. Why not run that offense when McNabb is in there? Also, Andy's end game management is horrific.
They've got Kolb running the pass first offense here -- I know that both Buck and Westie are hurt and Booker is inactive, so there is no other choice for RB today, but still.
The Eagles need to draft another, preferably bigger RB. This season is now about who will be on the team for next year.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:32
I think I am headed for the season low in TP for.
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Electroman
ID: 47928246 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:42
I thought that was why they had Tony Hunt, now he is gone.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:42
Judy, your Eagles are killing me. Can't they do anything positive against the Baltimore defense?
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 15:58
NOPE, sorry Loki -- this is a lost game and season. I can't wait to see the paper tomorrow. They were a bit guarded in their critiques last week -- tomorrow they will tee off on the Eagles and attack any and every one "responsible". The "Andy Reid Show" on Monday should be fun. I'll have to find out when it airs and watch it.
The Eagles are lucky this game is in Bal'mor -- can you imagine the noise if it were at home?
Sadly, my reserve QB are Flacco (whom I thought would be crushed) and Orton (who has no WR to throw to.)
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 16:03
see #319 Answer to question is a resounding "YES".
Second and short and we pass the D*** ball.
Andy has to go!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 16:05
Actually second a 6 inches to the goal line...
Why am I still watching??? Good question -- I have a remote. I guess to see how bad it will really be at the end.
GO PHILLIES!
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 16:10
Two of my three decisions were OK. Washington over Jacobs--Jacobs not starting, and Burress over Cotchery--Burress' hamstring seems all right. If Burress has a good game, I can live with starting Garcia over Favre.
Judy, give me a break. Baltimore just got its 4th INT to go along with its 2 sacks and one forced fumble. An anti- Phillie instead of an anti-Oakland strategy seems much better. If the Titans do not make the playoffs, it is fully on your shoulders!!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 16:20
My shoulders??? I've been complaining about the Eagles offense for a least a month now! You are certainly safe from me --I am firmly in the conso bracket. You should be happy at the way my Ghostwood Eagles are (not) playing. It secures your hold on a playoff spot!
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 16:32
By you, I was referring to your Eagles.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 16:52
burress is out
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 16:59
I am watching the game and did not notice that.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 17:03
He has a baseball hat on and I thought I heard them say that when the TV was on him.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 19:50
I have crossed some sort of reality border where I find myself rooting more for my fantasy team than for the Giants. I need to ground myself and be satisfied that the Giants are the best team in the NFL.
Now if the Giants play the Jets in the Super Bowl, certainly a reasonable possibility, for how much would a pair of Super Bowl tickets sell? If this happens, and if I win the lottery for tickets, I believe that a pair of tickets could be sold for 5 figures.
Getting back to my fantasy team, my anti-Oakland strategy netted me 2 points. I may be able to limp into the playoffs, no thanks to Judy's and mjd's Eagles.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 23, 2008, 22:17
Today was my worst fantasy score ever. Even if I could back date and put in the best scorers from bench and starting, I would only have reached around 100. I'll probably be lucky to get to 70. OMG.
Can't wait to read the Philly papers tomorrow. Reid is toast in my opinion. Not even enough guts to tell McNabb directly.
It will be very interesting to see what happens amongst the fans at the Linc on Thursday night.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 24, 2008, 07:10
Let the Phillie fans take a page from NY Giants history and take those 2 actions. See post 301.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 24, 2008, 14:29
The Linc will be an ugly place Thursday night. I suggest that everyone wear Phillies Red.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Nov 24, 2008, 17:48
i suggest that everyone wear Giants' blue.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Nov 24, 2008, 20:05
Did you know that if you click on the NFL Fantasy Points tab at the top of Live Scoring that it gives the player's scores by the team (Jints, Iggles, etc) they play on and it also tells you who of us has that player and if that player is on the bench or starting. Interesting info. You can also get there by clicking on the red line under each player. It gives you a different perspective for points and what NFL team each player plays for. Such as only 5 Bengals were chosen by us and only 2 started while 12 Steelers were chosen and 11 started. The Jets are 12/10.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 10:35
Well, it does look now as if our playoff teams are set. The only thing left is the seeding order. Congrats to all.
Remind me not to draft Eagles players next year...except maybe on defense.
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 13:43
Judy, You MUST draft Iggles players!! That is the bedrock of this league. It is your signature going back to at least last year. It gives us something to talk about with you. You care so very much that it keeps things interesting. I have not given up on my Seattle Mariners, and look how bad they were this year. $100 million salary and 101 losses. First time even in the entire history of MLB!! They were out of it in April. I may have problems keeping my season tickets, but I will still talk about how bad they were with anyone. Of course I have never played fantasy baseball or actually drafted a Mariner, but then who would? Of course I will remind you next year.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 13:55
Thanks Dave -- I do root so hard for them, but they have so many faults these days, it gets hard. I watch games with my Dad (93 years old) and it puts me in such a bad mood when they stink it up so.
Oh, well -- maybe this Thursday...?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 14:00
I emailed everyone with the special playoff rules. See thread #305.
In addition, here are a few more clarifications:
This means that your "primary skill position" players will LOCK at the start of their games this week.
If you are in the consolation round, all your players will LOCK at the start of their games this week.
There is no way to do this in FanBall, so you will need to self monitor this knowing that I am peeking over your shoulder :)
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 23:48
Poor B Quinn -- he finally gets to play and he breaks his finger and has to be shut down. Some kids don't get any luck (cf: Torain, Camarillo, Cadillac)
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 15:26
Judy, that is going too far--dropping the Eagles kicker and replacing him with a NY Giant. The gods of Philadelphia will get you; Coughlin will start Tynes over Carney.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 17:07
Come on -- for real? I thought Carney was all the way back. It doesn't really matter -- I'll change it to another guy.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 17:18
NO, I am just kidding. I have no idea who will start, but I lean towards Carney.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 17:28
You are correct though that I stay away from Jints and Cowgirls on my teams. I might need to think about that for next year...
RE Carney -- it was just a thought that NYG would score more than the Iggles. Peter King picks the Iggles to win by 1...
Right now I am planning to start McNabb and Westie. We shall see. I do hope that McNabb does well so he can "up your nose with a rubber hose" to Andy and Co. Philly has never been kind enough to McNabb but he has been man enough to take it all in stride, but he must hurt inside some times.
When the Iggles desperately needed (and still need) WR for him to throw to, in 2007, they draft his replacement in the first round? What was the point of that?
For his sake, I hope Donovan goes somewhere and does really well. I am certain, given his cap structure and the fiasco last Sunday, that he will be gone -- and the Eagles will stink it up even worse next year. We have too many holes to fill -- RB, WR, QB, OL and the owners are too cheap to go after good FA's.
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Electroman
ID: 47928246 Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 20:22
Judy, why are you bailing? Look, if McNabb is done in Philly, so be it. Reid is a guy who has coached a couple good QB's, Favre and McNabb, so I wouldn't be too down of Kolb right yet. He saw Kolb when he was in Houston, and followed his college career. He drafted him as an insurance policy for this exact thing. Here are the numbers from McNabbs first extended game action:8-20 for 68yds and 1 INT. Here is Kolbs:10-23 for 73 yds, 2 INT's. It was also against a crazy good Ravens D' who wanted to win an emotional game for there coach.
The defense is always tough, and they are young, so they will get better. I like Desean Jackson, could have 1000yds as a rookie. Westy is awesome. LJ and Celek are good TE's for a young QB to check down to. Shawn Andrews will help the line when he gets back. The OL does a good job protecting the QB, just need to work on the run, which maybe Andrews could help. Hey, if Sanders in Indy can be huge in stopping the run, maybe the opposite is true with Andrews. Reggie Brown is a bust, need to get another WR to compliment the group, a name, Anquan Boldin anyone??? Maybe get a new WR coach, teach them how to catch, and develpo. Real weakness with the team. I don't live in Philly, I am in Montreal, so I don't get the press hounding them everyday. Maybe that is why I can be optimistic. Or maybe I am just an idiot:)
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Nov 26, 2008, 23:45
Oh, I am not bailing. I'll be right back into the fold when mini camps begin again. It's just that we should -- and could -- be so much better! I do like our D, although I think Lito and Dawk's best years are behind them, but they can tutor some new kids. I thought the $$ we gave to Samuel could have been used on the OFF side of the ball. In my mind, he's only been OK, esp seeing what some of the rookie DB's have been doing.
I also think I am kinda jealous at the coaching job Belicheck has done with Cassell and his team up there -- esp since they are my brother's team...and I keep losing all our bets.
Another WR, QB, RB (RBBC anyone?), and OFF COORD might help out. Maybe they should do a Joe Pa and put Andy up in the booth! We need an on the field OFF game manager.
Philly is a really tough town on its sports teams. You gotta be here to believe it. It is brutal. We love 'em but there are such high expectations all the time. We "boo" at everything!
Hey, maybe we'll surprise everyone and win out!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Thu, Nov 27, 2008, 19:06
Happy Turkey Day everyone. Are you all set for the Iggles upset??? Don't fall asleep now.
Eville --63 points from just 4 players and TO isn't finished yet! YIPES! You are making strong late rush for a playoff spot!
This is going down to the wire with the Total points rule for places #7 and 8.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Thu, Nov 27, 2008, 20:26
Well, whaddaya know -- short passes and some runs mixed and we get a TD. I am trying not to get too excited...
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judy
ID: 487162821 Thu, Nov 27, 2008, 20:37
Hmmm. Running the ball WORKS!! I am still trying not to get too excited!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Thu, Nov 27, 2008, 21:01
OK NOW I AM EXCITED!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Thu, Nov 27, 2008, 22:24
Is the AZ DEF that bad or did the Iggles decide to work on run blocking this week? If we had had this offensive game plan earlier -- run the ball, short throws with run after catch... oh the places we'd go (compliments of Dr. Seuss).
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deepsnapper Leader
ID: 017103420 Sat, Nov 29, 2008, 14:08
Judy - props to the eagles on turkey day, but Kolb wasn't a 1st round pick in '07. He was the iggles 1st pick in the 2nd round though.
Good luck to all in the playoffs. No more doubleheaders!
ds
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sat, Nov 29, 2008, 17:11
DS-The latest report is that Burress has already been discharged from the hospital so the injury could not be too serious. However he will miss a minimum of 2 weeks not taking into account possible NFL sanctions. I am glad that Burress is not badly injured, however from a fantasy perspective, I could have been starting Hixon had he done this earlier in his nonproductive season.
Judy-Re:355-2 of your Eagles got over 65 points for your team.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Nov 29, 2008, 20:57
Hi Loki -- I know, I earned ~75 points from McNabb, Westie and DeSean. If I had kept Akers, I think it would have been 90!. And I have 10 guys left to play including 4 on offense.
Clearly my fantasy season followed the ups and downs of the Eagles. I was so pleased that McNabb did well. He is a good person. With the OC dialing up runs and short passes, the Iggles OFF can be unstoppable. Maybe Morningwheg was calling the plays instead of Andy. It certainly was a different strategy than the previous 3 games and we know how those turned out!
If I hadn't bombed with my 130 TOTAL points last week (certainly the lowest of any team this season), I might be in the running for one of the 7/8 spots...
Oh well, my goal for the playoffs will now be to have the highest score in the league for each round of the playoffs. If the Iggles continue like this, I have a chance!
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 12:56
Time for my weekly wrong decision on starting Favre or Garcia. It is raining and in the low 40's in NJ while Tampa only has a tornado warning. Obvious no brainer: Garcia starts.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 15:40
I can't believe how RELAXED I am today, since my Iggles won so handily on Thursday. Even my fantasy team seems relaxed as it is doing well too! I even went so far to figure out that if the Iggles run the table and the NYG beat everybody (esp the Cowgirls and the 'Skins), then we might get a wildcard spot at 10-5-1. It is a l-o-n-g shot, but I can dream --eh?
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loki
ID: 291063015 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 16:06
Re:365-The problem with this scenario is that Phillie comes to NY net week.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 16:14
Oh, but that is not part of the problem, it is part of the solution. Iggles win! I mean, who needs it more???
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loki
ID: 291063015 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 16:21
The NYG-Redskin game just ended with a useless play with fantasy relevance. With 4 seconds remaining in the game Campbell passed to Moss whose subsequent fumble was recovered by the Giants. This one play generated defensive points for a forced fumble and fumble recovery, negative offensive points for Moss, and positive points for Cambell.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 16:28
Fortunately, I sat Moss today! It's true -- end of game heroics/nonheroics can really mess with fantasy points.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 17:46
Bummer -- I sat Royal (? turf toe?) due to his late start and he is having another great game. Oh, well. Also, Morris scored vs the PGH DEF. Hmmm.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 18:28
Needed that Ben to Ward TD. I'll be losing both games, but only care about keeping my 8th place point differential.
372
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 18:55
Well mjd (and Loki,, and Eville), I've got about 200 more total points than last week. If my Iggles had done right by me last week at Bal'more, I'd be threatening your team points.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 19:11
That's the problem with having all your eggs in one basket. When a team has a poor week, usually it's everyone's fault.
Football is very much a team sport.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 19:24
Yeah, gotta figure out how to balance that next year... I think I might have the highest point total/game this season??? 170.06 unofficially...
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 19:30
NOPE -- I checked the records:
mjd 191 in week 5 Ref 184 in week 3 Loki 172 in week 3 GW 170 in weekd 13
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 19:34
I'll need another freak week like that to go anywhere in the playoffs.
Feels good to know it could happen.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 19:35
Revised! GW/Judy now has 173! (ATL safety)
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loki
ID: 291063015 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 19:41
Judy-Great week with 173 points, but last week killed your chances of making the playoffs.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 20:59
Yeah -- I know... Hard to believe there could be such a huge differential -- 107 points per game!
Well, as I stated above -- the new challenge is to get the highest score on each of the next three playoff weekends!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Nov 30, 2008, 23:44
WHOA!
B7 has 180 today in one of his games today! My apologies! Nicely done!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 01, 2008, 09:33
Playfoff picture:
IN (1-5): 17-9: TB, YR, SP 16-10: Swing, 12
IN (6-7): Ref (15-11/14-12), Titans (14-12, TPF)
IN (8): mjd (12-14. TPF)
Points for places (6) 7 and 8: Ref (15-11/14-12) 3485.12 (2 left to play) Titans (14-12) 3427.60 (1 left to play) mjd (12-14) 3365.08 B7 (11-15) 3333.45 Judy (12-14) 3254.88 E'ville (12-14) 3217.52 Toral (9-17) 3213.04 (1 left to play) Red (11-15/10-16) 3096.80
UGH The TPF rule for places 7/8 killed me. I expect to be #8 using regular season standings rules. Week 12 (120 TPF) KILLED me! Oh, well, last year I lost out to Toral on TPF when Westie took a knee in the Dallas game -- remember that one?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 01, 2008, 15:00
According to ESPN TV, Atl DEF should have a safety for illegal FP from the end zone. I will keep monitoring this, although since it is my DEF, it does not make a difference...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 10:46
CONGRATS TO THE PLAYOFF TEAMS!
I have posted the Championship draw on the League Home Page. Please check to see that you agree.
I need to check with GURU to see if the Consolation Championship is seeded by points or standings. When I get a reply I will post that. We seed 6; the three winners and the loser with the highest point total advance.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 10:51
An impressive late surge by Building 7 to take a run at a points playoff slot.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 11:19
AGHHHH! Toral -- second year in a row to finish 8th and lose a spot in Champs due to points -- and MY Iggles did it to me again! At least it was 100 points, not 8 like with you last year.
Agreed on B7 -- I didn't see that one coming!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 11:25
I heard from GURU, seeding is based on W/L standings. I have put the conso bracket up on the home page. Ghostwood and B& have byes this weekend. I will reseed after the first round of this one.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 11:25
oops that's B7 not B&...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 11:35
Before everyone vacates this forum once our season ends, I would like to thank everyone in our league. We ran a great draft, had a nicely competitive season with very active team managers.
I especially enjoyed the give and take of this forum -- for those of you who joined in! AAA#2 had only 24 comments all season -- how dull! We had over 500! Most were probably mine, but I thoroughly enjoyed the back and forth! I think that is what helps make it so much fun! Some of us have been "at it" together for three seasons now!
Hopefully, my 8th place finish will be enough to let me be an AAA commish again! I really do like doing it, and you guys were a big part of that -- so thanks so much!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL IN THE CHAMPS.
GO IGGLES -- if we win out... and the NFC South falters...? it ain't over 'til the FAT LADY sings!
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Frick
ID: 3410551012 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 11:50
I'm assuming the commish will set up the league 2 play-offs? It appears to be a train wreck after the top 3. In 1. BMD (23-3) 3883.40 2. Wiggs (18-8) 3671.20 3. Frick (16-10 3460.64 4. Culdeus (13-3) 3581.60 5. twilson (13-3) 3252.64 6. Goatlocker (13-3) 3179.12 7. Pancho Villa (10-16) 3453.36 8. TD Dragons (10-16) 3215.92
Spots 7-8 are based on total points for. So Valyrie and Beezer are both out since we had a 5-way tie for spots 4-6 and the 2nd tie breaker is only for a 2way tie. The 3rd tie breaker is total points for.
Doug misses the play-offs by 5.6 points, so if there are scoring adjustments please speak up! Taxman misses by 8.32 so again, speak up if there are scoring adjustments.
If someone wants to double check me I wouldn't be offended. I think I read the rules correctly, but I could be wrong.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 12:43
I have reset the claims order. REMINDERS FROM GURU:
The Championship bracket will not be reseeded each round. Single elimination.
For the Consolation bracket, the losing team with the best score in round 1 will advance, along with the three winners. Matchups will shift only if necessary to prevent a duplicate pairing in the second week.
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.
Teams 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.
All add/drop restrictions musty be administered manually, so please pay attention!
Claims and waivers will operate normally for teams eligible to make moves. Priorities will initally 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.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 12:49
My team has been all over the place and the WRs have been much worse than ever expected. My top picks have stunk. Winslow and Derek Anderson were flops. LT was a flop based on his #1 overall pick. But I still can surprise some people. If my players do as expected, I feel I can win it all. If a few are lower than expected, I feel I can lose to anyone.
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 13:06
YR and sR-Congratulations on your 1st and 2nd place finishes as I believe this will get you an invite to RIFC 2009. If 2009 remains the same as 2008, the winner of the playoffs should get the remaining invitation.-l
Judy-Re:388-Thank you again for taking on the task of commishing and for making this thread one in which we enjoyed participating. If The Titans of New York do not win the playoffs, I look forward to playing in your league next year.-l
393
youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 13:58
Thanks to all to let me win. special Thanks to judy for running the league. Looks like I will be back in RIFC next year for a 3rd time in 4 years.
I had some odd streaks this year: 12-0, 0-9, 5-0. don't ask me why I had the losses. there were no specific injuries during that span, my RB/WR simply got no TDs in these weeks.
Aaron Rodgers (13.11), Bucs Def (18.04) and Titans Def(17.11) are the steals of my draft. they were great all season. I hope they continue to play on such a high level during the playoffs. I want this title too.
394
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 14:29
I think I messed up the Conso round -- note into GURU -- will fix if needed. I think everyone plays next week -- no byes.
395
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 14:32
Well I didn't start playing this RIFC game until two years ago.
So I started in AA. Had a great season. Dominated until the championship game and lost. So up to AAA instead of RIFC.
Last year, I was pretty darned good and would have won it all if Westbrook hadn't took a knee and cost me that game (Had the best overall score the next week so would have won it all). So back in AAA instead of RIFC.
This season, I've had some manager screw-ups along with the loss of high level picks. I've lost a couple games by less than a point and others by a little more. I have left higher scorers on my bench which would have won games. My draft went south a little as the WRs I let fall were snagged before they could get back to me--even though the teams that snagged them had bigger fish to fry I thought (turns out I was right but still cost me). WR has cost me a ton. But getting Eli in like the 8th or 9th round and is my only QB left was huge. Turner in the 3rd and perhaps Faulk can still help me if I need to sit LT or Turner or there is an injury. My IDPs have been decent.
Prediction: I won't score enough when it counts and I will be back here in AAA next season.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 15:00
OK I FIXED IT:
1 V 6, 2 V 5, 3 V 4, one empty slot. Three winners plus highest scoring loser. Reseed based on TPF.
OK?
397
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Dec 03, 2008, 14:47
No Drop/Adds for Consolation teams!
I reversed Eville's move.
398
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Dec 04, 2008, 23:12
Loki,
Looks like your "play the defense vs Oakland" strategy is working... 24 points so far. OAK is so bad -- a sad story too -- who would want to play for them??
399
loki
ID: 291063015 Thu, Dec 04, 2008, 23:42
Judy-It is a good start for the 1st playoff game with my anti-Oakland strategy netting 26 points. If it weren't for the kick off return for a TD, it would have been 36. Now I need good games from the rest of my team and the right QB decision, Favre vs. Garcia. I think I will start Favre as his match up against SF seems to be the better one. At least I do not have to make a choice about starting Burress, and I was able to get Hixon back on waivers last week. I'll be at Giants Stadium on Sunday rooting for Jacobs, Hixon and Boss to have big games and for my Giants to to CRUSH the Eagles.
400
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Dec 04, 2008, 23:54
Oh no you don't. The Eagles are going to win this one: 34 - 24. McNabb: 300 yds, 3 TD's 0 INT; Westie 3 TD's, 125 total yds; Jackson 1 TD (maybe on a return??), 100 total yards; DEF stops run, rattles Eli.
Stay warm -- it's going to be cold outside!
401
davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Fri, Dec 05, 2008, 15:07
Judy, Thanks for a great year. You did a great job especially when you did not have to help me out with draft and during vacation. I will make my reservation now for playing in your league next year, wherever. Both my home computer and my wive's computer are in shop so no email updates or Internet at all. She passed me some malicious spyware thru her email after her computer went down. I have to do everything from work. Good luck to everyone in playoffs!! It has been a fun year for me. Thanks everyone, especially Judy.
402
judy
ID: 48642817 Fri, Dec 05, 2008, 16:48
Dave You gotta get a mac! Ask mjd about it! I am going to assume you are all set for Sunday -- if not call on sat (not Sunday) and leave a message.
403
mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 11:22
Thunder Bunnies has picked up the Seattle D. I thought that was illegal during the playoffs.
His punishment should be to force him to start them today.
404
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:00
I fixed -- will send email to Dave. He's starting the Bills so I didn't have to do anything there.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:07
mjd - do you know that you have no DL set this week?
406
mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:07
i traded my only DL at 12:14. I've been trying to activate him since that time but I can't get on fancrap. I sent Judy an email prior to the 5 minute cutoff.
407
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:07
mjd I got your emails via the phone -- I can't do emails easily at my dad's -- mobile me (the mac website seems to be down).
Tell me what to do!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:09
Thought I'd give you a handicap this week, O>)
409
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:13
I can't get in either -- but will try to activate your DL when I do --otherwise I will adjust the score at the end.
Ref-- when watching live scoring, be sure to account for mjd's DL (who is listed as bench but his stats will count -- see #406.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:13
Mobile what? I'm very low tech. Please just activate my only DL. Took over 45 minutes to get on, but by then it was too late.
POS fanball
I'm having NO problem with the MAC websight. Just getting on fancrap.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:16
mjd -- I got in (My dad's internet is slow for a number of sites today) and It is fixed --oh and it is YR not Ref for #409.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:18
Thanks
REG-GIE, REG-GIE
413
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:18
mjd --you might have to reset live scoring. It shows on mine.
414
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:19
reggie was deactivated today... a big sign for his future...and not a good one!
415
mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:25
Reggie Bush just caught a TD pass and is returning punts. Nice 36 yd run also/ I'm watching the game.
416
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 13:30
oh THAT REGGIE! I was referring to high draft pick WR Reggie Brown.
Looks like this jints game might be a chess match. It is really COLD and WINDY in Philly and looks to be much the same in NY.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 14:15
Re: 409 I'm not playing mjd this week. I drew the ferocious Thunder Bunnies (who I think swept me this season--but vengeance will be so sweet! ;)).
418
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 14:16
Go Westie -- shorter yardage, but kinda reminded me of the Wilbert Montgomery run vs Dallas a long time ago!!!! Now you see me, now you don't!
NOW, can we hold them back until halftime --history says "no", but we shall see...
419
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 14:30
G*D D**M How lucky can the Jints get?
420
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 15:20
Go Westie GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
The score should be 23 -0. Too bad I can't chat with Loki who is at the game!!
Now, could we PLEASE hold them?
421
Electroman
ID: 47928246 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 15:34
Watching a game like this makes me think of what could have been. But it is nice to see the Giants get owned, badly. If we win out, and the 'boys lose 1 game, we finish 2nd in the division. Will it be enough to get to the playoffs?
422
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 15:42
WE?? Electro -- are you and Iggles Fan too?? from up there in Mon'real??
423
Electroman
ID: 47928246 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 15:46
I have been bleeding green since I was an impresionable young boy and Randall Cunningham made me look, and the D' made me love them.
424
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 15:48
Do you also bleed Phillies red -- in season??
425
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 15:51
'boys are gonna lose to the Stillers today (My second team -- I lived there for 6 years 1986 - 1992 -- when even the Pirates were good...)
426
Electroman
ID: 47928246 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 15:59
My dad likes the Phillies, I am was and still am an Expos fan, therefore hate the Phil's. I hate that Mike Shmidt. He always killed us. Was happy for my dad when they won though.
427
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 16:00
SWEET!!!
I am kinda thinking that they sorta let the Jints score using up the clock, knowing that we would do a few kneeldowns and win!
I put 16 points on the Eagles in my pick 'em too! (I am so far behind I needed to take chances!!)
428
judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 16:26
Hi Loki,
Hope you were warm. We gotcha this time -- the Jints looked out of it today! I though the Iggles looked great -- I hope it is not too little too late...
429
Toral
ID: 575542418 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 20:07
Great win for your RL team, judy!
However you won't achieve your goal of being best in points every week in the playoffs. That was my goal -- so far, so good -- only had to remember to get in the playoffs in the first place!
Toral
430
loki
ID: 291063015 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 20:11
Judy-The Giants were as flat as I have seen them all season and this includes the loss to Cleveland. This affect spread to the fans who were for the most part apathetic; or perhaps we were all too frozen to get up much energy. I think that most of the fans felt that the team was due for a game like this and that it had nothing to do with the Plaxico Burress/Antonio Pierce situation. However this type of game makes one realize that it is in no way a given that the Giants will make it to the Super Bowl this season. Unfortunately for you from my perspective in the stands the Eagles did not look very strong They played a team that dropped passes, could not not covert 3rd down situations, could not stop third down conversions, and did not want to tackle Westbrook. Westbrook's stats were a function of poor Giant play as well as his ability. As you know, the problem of having 3 offensive players on the same team is that if the team has a bad game, it can kill your fantasy game. Thus barring the unlikely event of Washington blowing out Baltimore, I should lose my playoff game.
431
loki
ID: 291063015 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 20:50
Baltimore already has 2 turnovers with the last one returned for a TD. My season is over. It has been fun playing in this league, and I am looking forward to playing in Judy's RIFC AAA 2009 (If Judy wants to commish again next year.)
Happy Holidays to all. See some of you in RIBC 2009 AAA or AA next year.
432
loki
ID: 291063015 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 21:27
Judy-Re:430-My post sounds a lot like sour grapes which was not my intention. Congrats on a nice win!!-l
433
judy
ID: 48642817 Sun, Dec 07, 2008, 21:39
Not at all Loki -- I will definitely keep you on the AAA invite list for 2009! Let's keep up to date on the Iggles and your NY teams. The Eagles have a tiny chance esp if Dallas and Wash keep looking stinky. The problem will be the non NFC East teams taking a WC slot away from us.
434
davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 11:01
#403 Very sorry mjd - I very carefully read the postings about which positions were locked out and only saw QB, RB, and WR. I saw that my Def were ranked 29 and 31 for this week, but wanted Seachickens for next week. Very sorry. Thanks for watching out for me. #404 Judy, I never got an email. Did you send it to Hotmail which I do not open anymore. I hate their new format. Please use my wavecable address now that I am out of it. #417 Ref you picked a good week to play me. Congratulations to you. I got my computer back late Saturday. Apparently there is a serious spyware going around that really messes up your Internet. I do not know which Internet page I (or my wife) opened which downloaded it. I was Internetless at home for 5 days. They had to wipe my hard drive and reinstall Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer from scratch. Neither McAffee nor Norton detect it. My computer person gave me a free spyware that detects it however. So hopefully I am OK in future.
435
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 11:29
davepro:
It's always good to win. Funny we both left a WR who scored 20.8 on our bench. While it might be an upset on paper, I've had some bad luck--though STILL not hitting my potential. A little frustrating--perhaps just bad managing.
Spyware/malware: A relative has McAfee (as do I) and they have some major spyware. I've not had any noticable issues. So I walked them through dling Spybot and I did it with them. I found 33 instances of spyware on my computer. They can't even get it downloaded because of it. There really is some nasty stuff going around.
436
loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 13:35
A few years ago I had a problem with malware, and could not remove it with Norton, SpyBot or Ad-Aware (another very good free program). The only program that was able to clean my computer was from all places, Microsoft. Try this link:
To all you computer Windows folks, go out and get a MAC!
Dave -- I did a return off the FanBall email announcing the drop/add -- it was the hotmail one -- that's the one you registered with FanBall, so you might want to go in and change your FanBall settings/preferences.
RE #418 and 419 Everyone here is getting really excited about the Iggles playoff chances. With this team anything can happen (and often does), but when they focus and run the ball, they can be very good. Defense usually rises to the occasion. It will be nail biting time for the next three weeks...I am wearing Eagles gear in public again...
I would be happy to set up a "Plate Consolation Round" for the losers of the first round of the Championships if all 4 teams want to keep on playing. So far it seems to be TB, mjd, titans. If you are ready to quit for the season, that is OK too. I'll send an email out after the 13/Swing game is settled.
Loki -- I am not at all ready for baseball... but hope to play again (AA probably)...I think I came in 9th - I had no idea what/how to draft and so... I'll know more for 2009.
438
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 15:08
I would not like to be a Denver RB -- ever. Hillis is now injured. How many have they had go down now -- six?
439
loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 16:43
Judy-My wife was overjoyed that my season was over. Her estimation of how much time I spend on my team and mine is truly a Mars-Venus scenario. I will however risk her wrath and would like to play on. Otherwise it is fantasy sports withdrawal until the baseball season. I had a terrible fantasy baseball year, and I am not sure whether it will be AAA or AA. In real sports the LA Dodgers are my team with the Mets a far distant second. Therefore I do not have much anti-Phillie feelings.
Every time I have another issue with my PC I get an "I told you so from my daughter" who bought her 1st Mac when I bought a new PC last year. With the Boot Camp program that would enable me to run necessary Windows programs I really have no excuse not to "cross to the dark side" when I buy my next computer.
440
mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 18:57
Loki, I've been running a program called Parallels to interface my Windows only stuff and have had no SNAFUS.
Of course, one of my sons is a computer whiz and installs all my programs, so I don't know jack about anything.
I had a Dell laptop for 4 years. Nearly everyday I wanted to bash it into a million pieces. I've had my new MACBOOK for about 6 weeks now. I've yet to even cuss it once. You want to talk about an happy wife.
Judy, sure winning is more fun, but the worst part of losing is sitting on the sidelines while others (especially those in the consolation rounds) play on. I say play on.
441
Donkey Hunter
ID: 3210231917 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 20:45
I guess I lucked on in that my decimal is .04 above swings so I only need 16 points from my kicker today. I looked it up and we had 9 kickers score 16 or more this season so I have a small chance. I guess I am rooting for 50 yarders and fakes field goal passes.
442
Donkey Hunter
ID: 3210231917 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 20:49
3 points down. 13 to go. He is on pace for almost 30.
443
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 08, 2008, 22:00
well DH,
Loki and mjd have agreed to play in the Plate round (see #437) and I am pretty sure I could convince Davepyro to play as well. Let me know.
444
davepyro
ID: 231154823 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 00:55
I would like to play on. So what do I have to do? #436 loki, Would I have a compatability problem as now I have Norton, McAffee, and the free spyware (which is called Super Anti-Spyware) all installed. #435 Ref, Is that the right software name, and where do I get it? I kindda believe the more protection the better.
445
Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 10:38
Yeah I can keep making a lineup.
446
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 11:37
Plate round is all set up, seeding based upon TPF in playoff losses:
Don't worry about the exact seeding spots on the drawsheet -- the pairings are correct.
448
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 11:53
FYI: Peppers didn't get credit for the blocked kick, but it does not matter.
HEY REF -- I woulda beat you by 0.52!!! Actually, I would beat everyone in Champs!!
AND
Interesting that the three highest scores for the consolation round teams would have been plenty to beat all the teams in the Championship Round!!
Shows that our league was pretty balanced this year and that there was a lot of luck involved!!
449
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 11:56
Plate and Consolation teams -- NO PLAYER MOVES OF ANY KIND!!
450
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 12:21
444: Spybot Search and Destroy. Adaware is also good.
I tried the malware link and it didn't find any. Thanks for that as I'll try it every so often.
448: I've had the 2nd highest score 2 or 3 times and still lost. As long as I win my matchup, I could have the 2nd lowest score of the week for all I care. ;) Going to have to score a lot of points to win these next two weeks though. Can't afford my WRs to continue sucking it up.
451
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 12:30
Also interesting:
In RIFC of the 8 playoff teams, 6 drafted in the 1-8 slots, the other two in the 10/11 slots - indicating, for them, that a high draft pick is a good thing.
For us, draft pick order didn't seem to matter- teams are listed below in draft order with the final league standings position in ():
Judy-Why not put the losers of the 1st round of the consolation playoffs together with those from the championship round for the plate playoffs?
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 13:53
I thought about that but it would take an extra round -- going out to week 17, where some of the NFL teams might be resting people, making it unfair.
I was trying to see if we could do it playing double headers but I can't seem to figure that out either -- without making it really complicated!
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loki SuperDude
ID: 4211201420 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 14:51
Re:444-Davepro-Sorry, I cannot answer the compatibility question.
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SwinganaMiss
ID: 1472415 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 18:19
Actually, the top 3 point scorers in our league drafted 11-13, somewhat opposite of RIFC.
Also, the top 4 point scorers advanced to the semi-finals, which seems appropriate.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 19:00
444-dave, when it comes to antivirus programs, all is not better. In fact, when downloading a new antivirus program, it usually tells you to uninstall any other similar program. For whatever reason, they don't play well with others.
I had one of the highest rated antivirus programs and it was eventually beat down. Those new viruses are able to mutate to eventually get past your antivirus program.
Plus, it's very difficult to uninstall if you don't feel like ponying up for the yearly renewal fee. i had serious difficulty uninstalling Norton.
I used to believe that we really needed a new internet because the current one was so contaminated with spyware, viruses, trojan horses, ect. Then I bought a MAC. None of that BS has contaminated the MAC operating program. All the antispyware and antivirus protection is built in and the system is virtually inpenatratable.
Save your money and buy a MAC. The basic MacBook costs $1095. I paid another 200 bucks for all the bells and whistles. Sure other laptops are cheaper, but in my mind they are also disposable.
At least get a cheap external hard drive a back you stuff up frequently and disconnect it from you computer when not in use. It sucks losing over 50 bookmarked web sites and about 300 email addresses like I did.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 19:28
Bad edit job. Last paragraph should begin: At least get an external HD and back your info up frequently...
Free advice from my son who I consider a computer whiz. I've never been able to stump him with any computer related issue. If he does not know, he knows who to ask.
Hey, I'm a dumbass when it comes to computers. But I was smart enough to pay for his college degree in computer science.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 20:13
In addition to having a MAC, I have the .mac (now called mobileme) membership for $99 bucks a year and my information is shared/updated/sync'd automatically (or you can do it manually) over three computers (tower, laptop and my Dad's laptop), so if one goes down I have all the bookmarks and addresses on the others -- I guess it is sort of like having 3 external drives. The stuff is also on my iPhone. You get an iDisk which is the space in the sky (ie., server) for important stuff and you can down load it off of any of the computers. I also use their Backup program for other stuff. Photos and stuff I really care about are on cd/dvd's.
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loki
ID: 291063015 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 20:34
My computer crashed in 3/07 and the hard drive could not be repaired. I had purchased PCs since the 286 machine was state of the art and had always bought Dells so naturally I decided to replace my computer with another Dell PC. Unfortunately March 2007 was when Windows launched Vista. I would never have purchased a system with a new operating system, but I thought that I had no choice. The system shipped with a wireless adapter, printer and Bluetooth mouse that I could not use because after hours on the telephone with tech support I was told that Vista could not support these items. I sent the whole thing back to Dell and not wanting to buy a Mac because I would get less computer for the same dollars as a PC, bought a Gateway Windows XP. Gateway told me that they were no longer selling XP on line but would sell me an XP machine over the telephone. XP is better than Vista, but I should have listened to my daughter and bought a Mac. I can hear her laughing every time I am cursing while using the computer. Her Mac never crashes and she never has any virus or malware issues.
For my browser I have been using Google's Chrome instead of Outlook Express. I find it easier to use, and it never freezes.
Bottom line--I will buy a Mac next time around.
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loki
ID: 291063015 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 20:36
For backup I use Mozy.com. For $4.95 a month they give you unlimited off-site backup.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 09, 2008, 21:51
I am also lucky in that my town has an Apple store that is a 10 minute walk from my house. I go there with my small, stupid questions. If you have a BIGGER problem you can get the folks at the Genius Bar to fix almost anything -- for FREE! The store is ALWAYS jammed!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Dec 11, 2008, 14:46
Well B7,
I've already set my lineup for Sunday. Might make one IDP change -- or not. I hope it is a good contest as many of our players have gotten HOT recently. Time will tell -- we probably won't know until the Eagles Monday night game is over.
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Building 7
ID: 471052128 Thu, Dec 11, 2008, 17:50
I've got another game? I can't believe I finished just 33 points from the playoffs. I was like 200 points behind the last time I checked. I should have paid a little more attention at the end. Actually, I should have started ignoring my team a week or two earlier. I didn't start doing good until then.
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culdeus
ID: 441151822 Thu, Dec 11, 2008, 23:18
God bless Piere Thomas.
That is all.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Thu, Dec 11, 2008, 23:51
YUP B7,
As the high points loser, you get to keep on goin'.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Fri, Dec 12, 2008, 11:22
RE: computers
I have a relative that called me and said that they have a computer who had trojans. It quaranteened all those with antivirus--but has a popup saying they need to buy this spyware software they can't get rid of. I gave them different sites to go to and they can't get it downloaded. So now they are to the point of taking it to a shop (which probably their pc will be wiped) or perhaps buying something they might be able to run from a CD. Any ideas as I'm fresh out.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 14, 2008, 13:20
Ref, it is my belief that these people intentionally create these Trojan Horses so that we will by their product.
This happened to me last year. I did some research and some computer magazine rated all the antivirus softtware. #1 rated was called Kapersky. The best part was that they offered a free 2 week trial period so you could try it out. Well, last year it worked. Unfortunately, it failed me this year. I failed to write down my licensing code which was wiped out by this year's TH. By then, I was sick of all the Dell BS, so I bought my MAC
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 14, 2008, 19:56
Peppers has no points?? HUH?
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davepyro
ID: 231154823 Sun, Dec 14, 2008, 19:59
#467 Ref That sounds just like what happened to me. The software the popup wanted me to buy was 2009 Patriot Defender. I never bought/downloaded it, but the popups never stopped. My Internet Explorer would not work because the popup would send you back to desktop if you did not download their software. I had to have my computer wiped. My computer people loaded a free Spyware (all one word) "SuperAntiSpyware". They told me the home page something like Lavasoft.com. I fully agree with mjd (#468) so I never buy that stuff on popups. Point is that I am always very careful the Internet pages I visit. This is going to happen so get some better spyware. This is not detected by Norton or McAffee.
So how do I find out who I played and how I did this weekend. Just got home and am watching SportCenter. I know few scores so far.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 08:46
Dave, I'm going for the 3 game sweep against you. I'm up by exactly 5 points. You have Kevin Curtis, I have Josh Cribs and D'Qwell Jackson going tonight.
Could be interesting.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 12:56
I need my Iggles to come up big tonight or I am finished... and so are they. We needed ATL to lose yesterday --even though I find it hard to root vs Matty Ice. Minny might beat them next week --please. SL is last for ATL -- I don't want to wait that long. Also the final Dallas - Eagles game here for a playoff spot would be just like a playoff.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 15:51
Eagles D @ +16 vs Quintin Mikell for the other Championship spot.
Looks like next week is gonna be Ref v YR.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 19:08
I'm actually rooting against the Philly D as I need the Philly D to score less than 5 points to win in G24.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 19:26
I also need the Philly D to give up some points tonight to keep their points to a low level in another league. Against the Brown's 3rd string QB in Philly on MNF, I'm not real hopeful.
But they'll play the game anyway, so as we've seen many times, anything can happen. The Philly 12th man should be well lubricated if nothing else.
Fortunately for me, this league plays until the final week and I'm set up pretty good to finish in the money.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 19:45
Whoa guys -- No way am I rooting for you tonight!!
GO IGGLES!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 21:22
Hey Judy, I'm rooting for the Birds. Just looking for a shootout, not a blowout.
After the way the Eagles have played at times this year, their road through the playoffs, should they make it that far, will be on the road. That could be more painful to watch than making the playoffs.
After tying the Bungles, I'm not sure they are worthy. I believe the Donovan and Andy show is over. They had ample opportunities and gagged, literally.
I'm still a fan, just a more realistic one.
BTW, Giants fans. I expected a better showing against the cowgirls last night.
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culdeus
ID: 3811411415 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 21:57
Two super tight games in our semis. Will be down to the last play.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 23:12
Oh man, there are 10 rainy minutes left and Westie and McNabb are being rested and I lead by 0.6 -- assuming the stats are correct...
Hopefully either Jackson will do something good or nothing at all and I will win!!
Cleveland is pretty bad...
mjd -- the Dallas game is here!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 23:57
CONGRATS TO REF AND YR -- total points this weekend were close -- so it looks to be a great final next week!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 15, 2008, 23:59
If my points hold up, it's me and Toral for the conso.
In the plate, it's mjd and return of Team 13.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 00:00
mjd - Kolb stunk it up tonight -- so maybe McNabb will be around. Clearly there will need to be some clearing of the air with Andy, but I doubt we will cut him lose with just Kolb in the house.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 09:58
You and me in the final week (a different final week) again, Judy! Westbrook, remember, whenever you get near the end zone just STOP AND LIE DOWN ;)
Congrats to youngroman and ref. Two top managers, cream rises to the top, no big surprise to see them in the final.
Toral
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:07
If history holds true for me in RIFC, I will lose this week.
I need my WRs to do something for me and be in my active lineup. This is gonna be a great matchup. A win here sure would make all those close losses fade away.
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culdeus
ID: 441151822 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 10:30
Can you #1 folks post your league site. Curious to see how people did.
Do you need to win to get to the Big Boys, since you finished 6th? It looks like YR and SR are into the big boys regardless. Is it between you and the Bunnies for the final spot?
Also would someone post our home page website for Culdeus? I cannot do mine as it has the commish controls address in it!
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 13:12
Bonka Sustainer
ID: 019742310 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 14:39
I don't think linking the league pages works very well. It seems to just point you to the last one you visited. I also tried the links in another browser so there were no cookies and it couldn't even find the page for mine or YR's links.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 15:24
yeah -- #489 also goes to AAA#2
hmmm -- guru? any ideas what's up??
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 15:25
Swing and S-R
Wanna play for 3/4? or are you finished?? Let me know!!
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 16:53
Judy, I was born an Eagles fan. I watched some really bad teams over the years. Norm Snead at Franklin Field.
I believe that the window of opportunity for the Donovan and Andy show. I believe the Eagles are headed for some hard times. I hope I'm wrong.
In the meantime, I'm pretty excited about my adopted team, the Carolina Panthers.
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s R
ID: 251157133 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 16:59
#492 I'm ready to play...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 20:59
mjd - you forgot a verb there -- but I know what you meant.
The Eagles would be fools to get rid of McNabb now, but they need to assure him of some viability for the next few years -- this "get rid of him" rant keeps getting repeated every year and he has got to be tired of it. He needs and in my mind has earned the the right for some assurance that he is their #1 for a few more year.
That said, whoever gets him would be in the playoffs long before the McNabb - less Eagles. I have not been at all impressed by Kolb, although his appearances have been limited.
Let's hope the Eagles are not stupid. Now Andy? I could lose him in a minute.
I like their Defense -- it is young and hungry. I like their receivers as WR#2's with maybe Jackson becoming a solid #1. Another breakaway threat would be nice (Boldin??). They need another RB to change the pace of Westie OR they could use Buck in there like they did last night, but Buck is a clone of Westie and I think we need a bigger short yardage type back. The OLine loves to run block and should be allowed to do so.
I think the next two (or more) games will be very interesting and I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope they make the playoffs.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 23:09
3/4 PLAYOFF IS ALL SET. With the added playoffs, we have 8 teams vying for some post season recognition. BUT who will our CHAMPION be???
After this weekend, we'll be able to reset the Standings based upon the playoffs. I am curious to see how they match up. Too bad those of us in the consolation can only go for spots 9-14... Check out the league standings link for some interesting info. In the YTD column, it is so obvious that my 60 pt/game weekend with the Iggles in Baltimore was the nail in my playoff coffin.
497
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, Dec 17, 2008, 10:38
Re: 486
yep, I likely have to win to move up. I was runner-up until last year when I lost by a point after Westbrook took a knee at the one yard line. I then went on to have the overall high score the following week.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 15:23
My WRs continue to kill me.
YR has my score doubled. I sitll have guys to go and am still in it, but gooseeggs from high draft picks just kills.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 15:35
Now 50 points down and falling back farther. Sproles getting a LOT more points that LT this week and YR having Sproles sure smarts.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 16:17
Wow Ref and YR
I don't know which is worse: TB Def at -1 or Housh with a bagel.
On the bright side, TB lost, so did Dallas -- win out and I believe my EAGLES are in!
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 16:58
playing the Bucs Defense for -1 and sitting the Titans and their 24 pts will cost me the championship. I thought the Bucs could force more turnovers than the Titans who did not have a lot of healthy starters on defense. I was wrong.
now I can only hope that Norwood steals some yards and TDs from Turner or that Feely scores as much as Gostkowski. I also have the feeling that Lee Evans will score as much as Housh. the Bills have a total of 3 yds after the 1st quarter.
my lead is now down to 13.68
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 17:04
yeah but i have my D still going so you can get a lot of poitns back quickly. Need teh Egles to shut out the Skins. I do have more guys left too.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 17:32
I have Rodgers. you have Eli, D Lee and A Pierce left. if I go by the averages I only need around 6 pts more after the afternoon games. that would be possible, but I think I need more than that for the win.
Evans screwed my prediction with 2 quick catches just before halftime.
I extended the lead to 17.18 pts at halftime.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 17:39
I'm losing ground and I have more players going. Go figure.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 18:01
Great.
Berrian has -1.2 and jsut sprained his ankle.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 18:07
Calling the Eagles offense...
Come in, please
10-4.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 18:15
Calling the Eagles Defense...Do SOMETHING POSITIVE!!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 18:49
I'll go with that as well, Ref -- Did you see Samuels almost INT?
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culdeus
ID: 3811411415 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:01
AAA2 is settled. I'll be going back to the big leagues next year.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:21
Back to the old "pass first Andy" and "throw it where they ain't" McNabb.
If he hadn't twisted his receivers so, we might have done better. Sheesh! Well, it'll make next Sunday v Dallas a great game --maybe even with playoff "implications." What a season...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:27
Toral - it looks like we won't know until tomorrow. As in the regular season, so goes McNabb and Westie, so goes Ghostwood...
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:29
In the CHAMPIONSHIPS it's
YR Rogers + 20 vs Ref Eli + Lee + Pierce.
It is gonna be a close one!
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:31
Ref, a 20 point lead may be enough for me. I am now heading to bed. lets see what the points differential is when I wake up. enjoy the Giants game.
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Donkey Hunter
ID: 3210231917 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:31
I guess I am saying the same thing everyone else is but this league was so close I could have easily won it. I lost the closest point 1st round game and if I won that one it looks like I would have beat YR last week and ref this week. So close yet so far.
515
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:37
Unreal. I had more and supposedly better players going and I lost ground. 20.28 behind now. Told ya history would have me losing this game. I"m gonna need huge days outta my guys. But DLee is not gonna do much for me with Rodgers scoring every time he does. Eli and Pierce I guess. UGH!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:38
Yeah, look at Swing's total for today and he still has Smith (Car) and Kiwanuka left.
13/DH you might get close to the "meaningless high points award" with your 4 guys left. Small (very) consolation.
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Donkey Hunter
ID: 3210231917 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 19:46
That would be some consolation. I had the highest points last week too. I wouldnt mind saying I had the highest point total in both the semifinal and final weeks of the playoffs.
I am more upset with the 2-6 finish in the last 4 weeks that would have gotten me into RIFC without needing to win through the playoffs.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 20:57
Congrats culdeus. Suggesting you play again was the best thing I've done this year.
Fantasy football is weird. Before the playoffs I was down to Gore and Hillis. Then Hillis goes out. Then Gore goes out and I'm thinking I'm glad I didn't make the plaoffs anyway.
So this week, in the toilet bowl, I'm down to Benson and NcGahee ;) And...BOOM!
Toral
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 21:11
Judy, when Westbrook gets a lot of touches, the Eagles win. When he does not, they lose.
How difficult is this to figure out?
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Sun, Dec 21, 2008, 23:35
Grats YR. It's pretty much impossible for me to win now. I'd literally need for Rodgers to throw a TD pass to Lee and net some yds to him and then be sucky the rest of the game with some FL and/or INTs (baring injury of course). Even if he never throws a pass there is no guarantee that Lee even sees the ball all game. Down just over a point. Go figure.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 00:07
Maybe Andy would agree to be the GM and player personnel guy and let someone else do the coaching stuff. He certainly is clueless during a game. I just wonder, after watching the Westie press conf how disappointed he/they are not to even try to run the ball more. I think at one point a reporter pointed out 12/16? straight pass plays. Of course, the WR are covered, you are not going to run the ball so why defense that? McNabb had plenty of time -- too much in my mind; they needed to dial up some 5 step drop quick pass plays -- given time our guys were covered. See, even I could be the coach! This was a bad Eagles game and they had so much riding on it. They were just flat -- how can you be flat with this much riding on the game? I don't get it.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 00:18
And yes, I agree with Ref's assessment, so:
A HEARTY GOOD MORNING AND CONGRATULATIONS TO YR. His team was both the regular season and playoff champions. I'll bet that does not happen too often.
I think that our other Big Boy qualifiers are s_R and bunnies, 2nd and 3rd place in the regular season.
For the rest of us, well, pitchers and catchers report in ?? days.
Let's keep our forum going as the NFL season ends and the playoffs commence. I'll need to pick a team other than the Iggles to follow... It won't be Dallas or the Jints though...Any suggestions?
I also will let you know of any playoff survivor pools to join -- and let us know if you know of any...I think cbs sportsline has one.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 00:22
TORAL
Unless your 4 guys stink it up tomorrow, I think you've got me! Since you posted at 11 pm, I guess you were not out freezing at the Jints game tonight? Ya gotta be a diehard fan to go to a game like that.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 00:30
Swing --
I just noticed: You coulda had ~25 more points (~185 total) starting Rivers in the sun at TB, rather than Warner in the snow (with nothing to gain or lose playoff wise) in NE. Hmmm. I think you still get this week's HIGH POINTS award though.
525
Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 09:56
You guys are conceding already? Anything can happen. I would not say it was over.
526
judy
ID: 597401015 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 11:52
Well, it's TE D Lee vs QB Rodgers, but their being on the same team complicates things. I guess since Rodgers only gets 4 pts for a TD and Lee gets 6 for catching it, Ref might win -- if Rodgers doesn't throw it to anyone else -- including the Bears. It would seem to take a miracle... Wouldn't it be crazy if Rodgers took 2 kneel downs and Ref won by .1?
Ok, so I'll rescind my congrats and we'll wait...
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judy
ID: 597401015 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 11:55
mjd -- the pass/run ratio last night for the Eagles was ~4 to 1. What about running the ball scares Andy so? I just don't get it and you could tell from Westie's interview that he does not understand it either. The best player on the team and they don't let him do his thing. I hope it is Andy and not Donovan who is not on the field next year. Andy at a desk making personnel decision? Fine. On the field coaching -- no way!
528
Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 12:57
Everything you said plus a little thing called injuries. Plus doesn't Lee get two and a half times as many points per yard as Rodgers does?
The smart money is on youngroman but still too early to concede.
Also I will be rooting for your Iggles this week. Need them to win so the bucs can make the playoffs.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 13:33
Seeing as how Lee is a very small part of the offense, it will be very tough to win. Now if Lee was the main guy on GB, then it could get really intersting.
530
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 17:02
Great start to the morning today. My girl cat is looking out the window at something. So I go to look too. Billows of black smoke from the driveway 3 doors down. Hmmm. Then a muffled kaboom and the whole house shakes. Hmmmm. I go down to the kitchen and out on the back porch and see my neighbor's car on fire big time!!! Hmmmm -- hey it's COLD out here! A few more kabooms, lots of smoke and fire, the firemen come -- can't fit the truck into our alleyway so they drag the hose about 100 feet to the car and get to work. After about 40 minutes the thing stops smoking.
Fortunately, my neighbor had parked his car butt in or he would have lost his back porch. Turns out he started the car to warm it up, took the dog for his morning walk around the block and returned to find the front seat on fire -- you know the rest. We are guessing the seat warmer wires sparked and set the thing on fire. It is a melted mess now... they haven't taken it away yet.
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SwinganaMiss
ID: 1472415 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 19:31
judy,
I could've even eclipsed 200 pts for the week w/ Rivers and Fasano instead of Warner and Smith/Cooley. I thought about it, but wasn't thrilled w/ Rivers matchup either. Plus I didn't watch the pregame to see how nasty it actually was.
Should've won last week and would've (likely) won this week....I've had a few near misses this season!
532
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 21:21
I want the Bears to lose -- right?
533
davepyro
ID: 231154823 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 21:49
#522 (wow that is a big number) I was looking for the Guru guidelines for manager promotion and demotion. Just wanted to be sure that I did qualify. I could not find them. However, as I said before, I really think I would like to stay with Judy in AAA if she stays next year. Does that mean that someone else in our league moves up, or an unknown person in the other AAA league??
534
Donkey Hunter
ID: 3210231917 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 21:59
I think 8 RIFC members are demoted to AAA. 6 AA members are promoted per AA league. And 6 AAA members stay put. That gives 32 for 28 spots so it must be off somewhere. The leagues will be formed completely separate of this years leagues so it could be a mix of anyone, not necessarily the same people.
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Guru
ID: 330592710 Mon, Dec 22, 2008, 22:11
[533] Typically, the playoff champion and the top 2 seeds from each AAA league would move up to the RIFC. (or the top 3 seeds, if one is the playoff champ.)
You are not obliged to move up if you would prefer to stay in AAA, however. You'll be given that choice next summer.
If you decide to remain in AAA, there are no hard & fast rules as to who would fill the opening. It will depend on a number of factors, including the closeness of the final standings in each of the leagues.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 00:44
OK now it is official.
CONGRATS TO YR FOR A GREAT SEASON
537
judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 00:47
Well Toral, you got me as I feared. Oh, well, nicely done - my Iggles just did not show up --- again.
Also w/ the Bears win, the Iggles are really out of the playoffs -- the scenario is just too fantiastic for us to get in -- and frankly, we do not deserve it over the season's "body of work".
HOWEVER, that said, I hope we CRUSH the 'boys and shut out TO.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 03:25
Donald Lee is really not a factor in the Green Bay offense. Rodgers connects to 10 different receivers but Lee is not one of them. winning the league with just under 130 points in the final is a bit lucky, but I earned that during the regular season with the #1 seed with the best record and most points scored.
Thanks to all of you. special Thanks to Judy for commishing and entertaining us all season with the latest on the Iggles. the first time I won the regular season or the playoffs in a RIFC-style league and then I win it both. the key to my success were good mid-round draft choices: Rodgers (13.11), Titans (17.11), Bucs (18.04), Sproles (19.11). my RBs (MJD, Graham) and WRs (Randy, Evans, Buleson) were disappointing most of the season and I still won. looks like there is still room for improvement for 2009. Guru, I'm back!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 10:58
If any one would like to rehash their season I could suggest:
Most disappointing players/drafts:
Important players with time lost due to injuries:
Most consistent players:
Best surprises -- even if you kept them on the bench when they starred ;(
Holiday cheers to all. I'll let you know of any survivor/playoffs "games." Let me know as well.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 11:11
re 539 -- Best Free Agent/Waiver pick ups.
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 11:13
Grats YR!
Yeah I had to get Lee as Winslow let me down big time. LT was again a bust as the overall #1. My #3 Housh and #4 D. Anderson were also a bust. #5 KW? another bust. My WRs wer all a bust. With so many busts it's a wonder my team was so good on paper. From memory, I lost 2 games less than a point and I think another one less than 2 points and some other close ones. To finish just outside the promotions and then again lose int he championship stinks--but it's all good.
Eli in like the 8th was a nice pick. Turner at the end of the 2nd was serviceable and relaly nice at times. Having one of my worst weeks during the championship wsa typical of me. House 0. Berrian -.2 and Bess like 5.7. Wonderful. ;)
My IDPs were pretty good as was my K.
Thanks again to Judy. I remember a couple seasons ago when she first started trying to commish and I knew she'd be good because she was so active and determined. Great job! Also thanks to the league because inattention and slow drafts and crabby people really turn me off from leagues and there isn't anyone in this league like that. So thanks to you guys for making this so fun!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 11:29
re #530 - car fire
The car was a 2008 Passat. The fire chief called my neighbor this am to tell him that it was the second Passat 08 car seat fire they have had in the last two weeks and the area our fire company covers is pretty small - 2-3 sq miles. So if you know someone with a newish Passat tell them to be aware.
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mjd Leader
ID: 501381415 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 13:11
Grats to Roman. Not a total surprise since he's been in the RIFC 3 out of the last 4 years. He's a great player and he always amazes me how well he does with his time zone issues. I understand he gets to watch plenty of games, but I know he also works hard on his pre draft preparation. Well done. Nice job by Ref, as I know him to be a savvy player too.
The only consistent part of my season was my inconsistency. Without a crystal ball, I had difficulty predicting which player to bench and who to play. So some weeks, I think I just should have flipped a coin or used a blindfold and a dartboard. But I believe that you can create your own luck by setting up the right moves ahead of time. I'm still floundering about somewhere in the midst of that steep learning curve.
But I enjoyed the great competition. And Judy did an outstanding job as commish, so props and thanks to her.
I'm pretty serious and shameless about the next subject . Please consider a donation to RotoGuru. Without Guru's generosity and passion for fantasy sports, this website and the affiliated leagues would not be possible.
Everyone enjoy the NFL playoffs and have a great holiday. I'll be playing some of you guys in baseball and football next year and I'm planning on winning one of these leagues eventually, so watch out! ;o)
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Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 15:14
Just looked at my draft. God my team was awful. I still have no idea how I won any games let alone was one playoff TD away from teh championship.
Great picks: 14.09 James Harrison LB PIT 10.09 DeMarcus Ware LB DAL 5.06 Roddy White WR ATL Harrison and Ware were the top 2 ranked LBs by years end so getting them late must have been the key to my teams success. White was the #7 WR so he was a great steal in round 5.
Not as awful picks: 1.06 Steven Jackson RB STL 2.09 Tony Romo QB DAL 4.09 Antonio Gates TE SDG 21.06 Justin Smith DL SFO 7.06 Donald Driver WR GNB 8.09 Kirk Morrison LB OAK 15.06 Donald Lee TE GNB Jackson and Romo put up decent numbers when they were healthy but missed significant time. Romo also ended up getting benched by me in favor of Tyler Thigpen down the stretch. Thigpen actually finished with 2 more fantasy points on the season that Romo. Neither one provided first or second round value however. Jackson finished as the #23 RB and Romo the #12 QB. Gates put up a solid season, finishing as the #4 TE, but killed my team by putting up a zero in the first round of the playoffs. Driver was the #32 WR, Smith the #10 DL, and Morrison the #14 LB. None of these picks particularly excelled but at least they didnt kill me either. Lee only played on his bye which I guess is all I was expecting.
Really bad picks: 3.06 Willie Parker RB PIT 6.09 Rudi Johnson RB CIN 9.06 New York Giants DEF NYG 11.06 Joey Galloway WR TAM 12.09 Zach Thomas LB DAL 13.06 Adam Jones DB DAL 16.09 Reggie Williams WR JAX 17.06 Eric Wright DB CLE 18.09 Gaines Adams DL TAM 19.06 JaMarcus Russell QB OAK 20.09 Arnaz Battle WR SFO 22.09 Josh Cribbs WR CLE 23.06 Washington Redskins DEF WAS 24.09 Michael Bennett RB TAM
Parker was the only guy in this entire group who was in my starting lineup at any point past week 4 or 5. He killed my team by playing like crap at every instance after singlehandedly winning me week 1 with a 30 point performance. Everyone else just stuck around until they eventually got cut.
As for waiver wire free agents. I did not get any of the real big ones but Thigpen did help me out quite a bit down the stretch as he was outpointing Romo. Laron McLain was a good pickup. He played solid and finished the season as the #24 overall running back which made him a great pickup for my team.
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culdeus
ID: 3811411415 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 16:53
Here was my winning draft. Strategy was to stay light on RBs and spam 2nd RBs in RBBCs late in the hopes one worked out. People do not draft wrs and qbs high enough based on VBD in this league and I exploited that. Even as it was I only went 13-13 during the year with the 3rd highest PF. I think I had 2nd highest PA.
Huge mega steals were Pittsburgh as late as I got them and Brandon Marshall.
1.07 Marshawn Lynch RB BUF culdeus2 2.08 Drew Brees QB NOR culdeus2 3.07 Anquan Boldin WR ARI culdeus2 4.08 Roy Williams WR DET culdeus2 5.07 Brandon Marshall WR DEN culdeus2 6.08 Chester Taylor RB MIN culdeus2 7.07 DeMeco Ryans LB HOU culdeus2 8.08 Maurice Morris RB SEA culdeus2 9.07 Will Witherspoon LB STL culdeus2 10.08 Lance Briggs LB CHI culdeus2 11.07 Adrian Wilson DB ARI culdeus2 12.08 Roman Harper DB NOR culdeus2 13.07 Derrick Mason WR BAL culdeus2 14.08 Pittsburgh Steelers DEF PIT culdeus2 15.07 Todd Heap TE BAL culdeus2 16.08 Chris Taylor RB HOU culdeus2 17.07 Tarvaris Jackson QB MIN culdeus2 18.08 Reggie Williams WR JAX culdeus2 19.07 Kevin Jones RB CHI culdeus2 20.08 L.J. Smith TE PHI culdeus2 21.07 Pierre Thomas RB NOR culdeus2 22.08 Aaron Schobel DL BUF culdeus2 23.07 Phil Dawson K CLE culdeus2 24.08 D'Qwell Jackson LB CLE culdeus2
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 17:52
here is my recap:
steals: 13.11 A Rodgers (wow, #2 ranked QB) 17.11 Tennessee (#3 ranked defense, were #1 for the first half) 18.04 Tampa Bay (#7 ranked defense, were top 4 for most of the season before falling apart in the Championship game)
more or less ok (value was within a draft round): 1.11 R Moss (lost 90% of his value when Brady went down. still managed to be the #9 ranked WR, a bit more was expected) 2.04 M Jones-Drew (#5 ranked RB, #14 overall. just where I drafted him. started slow into the season but got better down the stretch) 3.11 E Graham (was ok im most weeks I played him. season ending injury in week 11) 4.04 J Witten (#2 TE, just imagine what a healthy Witten could have done, or if Romo would have been healthy all year, or if TO would not be such a jackass) 7.11 L Fletcher (#14 LB, I expected a bit more) 9.11 Ra Lewis (#11 LB, not bad for an aging playing) 10.04 P Posluszny (#24 LB, Mr Consistency) 11.11 M Bulger (had his best game of the year in Rodgers bye-week) 15.11 W Dunn (stepped in after Graham went down in week 11, I benched him for Sproles later because of the emergence of Cadillac) 19.11 D Sproles (has the potential to come up big in any given week, played the best in most weeks I started him in front of Graham/Dunn) 20.04 C Finnegan (#18 DB, was #1 after week 5)
busts and season long holds: 5.11 L Evans (#31 WR, he shined for the 1st half of the season and was a non-factor in the 2nd half) 14.04 A Bradshaw (hoped for a bigger role, did not happen) 16.04 A Randle El (#36 WR, was invisible in most weeks, I really thought that his returns might get me consistent points)
busts and dropped sooner than later: 6.04 N Burleson (by far the best WR based on average, too bad he got injured in week 1 and was put on IR. this could have easily been my steal of the draft) 8.04 E J Henderson (played as expected until he went to IR in week 4) 12.04 A Wilson (got injured early) 21.11 K Jones (Forte was too good, so there were no carries left for him) 22.04 R Davis (I expected not much and he did not disappoint) 23.11 Ke Dawson (pre-season hype, never worked out, got Haynesworth off waivers) 24.04 P Dawson (a kicker is a kicker is a kicker)
notable waiver pickups: M Jones (for N Burleson, had some good weeks but his suspension had to come sometime) N Washington (for M Jones, the WR market was as thin as the RB market) A Haynesworth (for K Dawson, great pickup as long as he was healthy) S Cooper (for E J Henderson, excellent pickup, #26 LB with only 12 games played, #5 based on averages)
waiting for a QB and getting Rodgers in round 13 was huge, getting 2 top defenses that late was nice too. most of my early draft picks were ok at best, most of them were slightly below their expectations. the injury to Burleson and a Brady-less Moss resulted in a big hole at WR with a really thin WR-market. this is definitely something I need to change for next year. I doubt there will be a QB like Rodgers available next year too, so this years draft strategy will definitely not work next year. I'll probably get a QB and a 4th WR earlier and wait a bit longer at LB. a 3rd RB earlier than round 14 might also be better. as you can see there are a lot of things that may need a change next season, but this all depends on draft position and draft dynamics. this is usually a plus for me because I draft based on value and not based on a name. In every draft there is not a single player that I really want, no matter what. I only have players that I would be comfortable with and when I see that a list gets short I act. picking QBs simply went like that. my list was down to Bulger, Delhomme, Rodgers and Warner when I thought it was time to grab a QB. I could have easily ended up with Rodgers and Warner in weeks 11+13. same thing was with defenses: in round 17 the list was short enough to get 2 in a row and I went with TEN (#3) and TB(#7) with BAL (#1) as my 3rd choice.
for all of you not playing RIHC: 53 days until the first pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training (Feb 14).
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judy
ID: 597401015 Wed, Dec 24, 2008, 17:13
In the main forum menu, go to RIFC 2008 - Recap to read about the other leagues and post your thoughts about the season.
Could someone link that for me?
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judy
ID: 597401015 Wed, Dec 24, 2008, 18:03
YR -- thanks for posting our results in the RIFC Recap thread.
Bummer -- live scoring isn't up today -- I guess because our league season is over. I like to see how my guys do on the last day. AOL ran it anyway. Hmmm.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 28, 2008, 15:21
ok it's working now...
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 28, 2008, 16:13
Do you believe in miracles? If the Eagles win, we're IN!!!!!!! Y'all better be routing for the right team here.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 28, 2008, 16:16
uh, that's "rooting"...
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 28, 2008, 17:48
WOW! 27-3
Now if we can just hold them!
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Dec 28, 2008, 19:29
WOW! I am a happy camper!
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SwinganaMiss
ID: 1472415 Mon, Dec 29, 2008, 19:42
the good drafting: Warner (17.12) was a steal. I watched as almost every other team passed on him at least once after he had been named the starter. Rivers was on my bench most of the season, but actually outpointed Warner and was ranked #4 overall. If I'd have been confident that Warner would stay healthy, I should've traded one of these two. Willis(6.03), Dansby(9.12), and Farrior (12.03) were all top-ten scoring LBs. Welker (4.03) Not necessarily as well as I expected w/ serious reduction of TDs, but was consistent w/ the yardage. Kevin Smith (5.12) Once Rudi got out of his way Smith was a decent player who I used for the stretch run.
the not-up-to-expecations: Wayne(2.03) 4th WR drafted, scored 17th Cowboys D was pretty good to me at the end of the season but had its ups and downs throughout.
The dreadful: LJ (1.12) was a risk to begin with. He had his moments but his suspensions and the lack of O/running game in KC made him bad. Edge (3.12) was a risk to begin with. Never got much going. 3rd WR. I had Crayton, who was spotty, and dropped Gage before he ever got anything going. The last half of the season I was rotating 3rd WR who were all scoring < 5 PPG.
In-season moves: By far the best pickup was Josh Wilson, who ended up as the top scoring DB and had 3 of the top 5 scoring weeks by a DB. I also picked up a couple of decent RBs who helped me out during the downfall of LJ and Edge during the middle of the season. Primarily Mewelde Moore and Michael Pittman.
Overall I had a good season. After the draft I was not feeling so great even after a couple of owners predicted good things for my team. I am disappointed that I didn't get one of the auto-qualifier spots to RIFC because I really feel like I had one of the three best teams (2nd in points, 1st in overall H2H power rankings [ 2nd during regular season H2H PR] )
Looking forward to next year already. Many thanks to judy for running a super league!
I've set up an RIFC AAA "buddy group" for the CBS playoff game. The league name is: RIFC AAA 2009 PLAYOFFS
Send me an email if you want an invitation. Anyone can join in, the more the merrier.
Its free. I think I sent everyone in our league an email invitation already -- at least I meant to!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Mon, Dec 29, 2008, 21:51
Ghostwood recap:
The overriding indicator of my weekly success or failure was the play of my 3 OFF eagles -- McNabb, Westie and Jackson. When they did well, I won big; when they did not I stank it up. I needed 60+ points from them each week and too often they did not come even close.)
(Rankings are after week #16.) Good drafts: NcNabb (#8) Westie (#7-- I’ll want him again next year -- so get your trading ideas ready for me) Jackson (#72) Royal (#6) Colston (when healthy -- finally I had to wait a Long time for that.. he was my #3 pick.) SMoss (wash -- #14 great early on, but became inconsistent however as season wore on) Peppers (#4 -- very slow start) J Peterson (#30 faded as season wore on -- too old??) Polamalu (#28 -- I would have liked more tackles from him, tho the INT were nice, even if he was robbed of one) Akers -- did well when I needed him
Busts: Rice (#53 -- injured and too much RBBC by Ravens -- you never knew who was going to play the most) R Williams (#39 too much RBBC though -- never knew when to play him) Kitna (IR was my bye week choice -- oops) MLewis (#22 -- dropped in a bye week and never picked him up again) LJ Smith (#25 -- gave me one good week) INDY DEF
GOOD FA PICK UPS: Ginn (#25) Carlson (#7) NE RBBC - 4 name and Morris (#36 -- he finally got healthy, but Lamont was the TD man late -- it was hard to know who to start with the RBBC stuff there) Torain (had him on the bench for weeks, he finally played and blew out his ACL -- only RB to tear the ACL this season) Orton (#15 or so -- for my bye week) Carney for FG late
I GAVE UP TOO EARLY ON: Urlacher (#31) Mayo (#17 - what was I thinking here??) Allen (#2)
My biggest issues were which WR to start as I had 5 good ones. I also did not draft a solid RB#2 as Williams did not pan out when they went to the Wildcat and RBBC. I did not have good LB though and that hurt my IDP numbers. I took a chance on some rookies and for the most part they did OK: Jackson, Royal, Mayo, Carlson.
NEXT YEAR -- remind me to get a good RB#2 earlier and to draft some tackling LB a bit earlier.
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davepyro
ID: 231154823 Sat, Jan 03, 2009, 20:57
My recap on the Thunder Bunnies roster for the year My best draft selections (draft pick vs final standing ): Derrick Ward, RB, NYG at pick 22.12 and #28RB Chad Pennington, QB, Mia at 16.12 and #9QB Tom Jones RB, NYJ at 3.03 and #5RB (wow) Greg Jennings WR GB at 4.12 and #4WR Vincent Jackson WR SD at 12.12 and #17 WR Drew Brees QB NO at 2.12 and #1 player in entire league Adrian Peterson, RB, Minn at 1.03 and #3 overall
my draft mistakes were: San Diego Defense at 5.03 #20 Def and dropped Kevin Curtis at 6.12 hurt before season #86 WR Rashard Mendenhall at 7.03 injured mid season and dropped
Free Agent pickups: I felt after 3 weeks that my QB/RB/WR were solid pending more injuries. That meant that I could usually get a good IDP in every FA draft. I changed out my IDP's a lot based on how they played. Some I dropped were good pickups later. best pick ups: Eric Weddle #3DB, Jason Elam #7K, Tinoissomoa #25LB, Woodley #29LB, Urlacher #32LB, Shiancoe #5TE. My WR were weak all season after Curtis went down, but I did not waste any real high picks on them. I was very surprised how my bench RB's did all year. I wish I had drafted a better TE earlier and a 2nd Defense a lot earlier.
I wish I had saved my pre-draft ratings to see how the projections turned out.
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davepyro
ID: 231154823 Sat, Jan 03, 2009, 21:11
I really had a very enjoyable time playing in this league this year. I have learned pre-draft projections are over rated and a gut hunch can be better. I have learned NOT to shoot major fireworks shows out of state during the draft, and not to take extended vacations during NFL season. I learned that you do not have to win both games of a doubleheader as long as you never lose both games in a week. I want to thank everyone in this league for playing the entire year. This seemed like a very high quality group of very knowledgeable managers. Also, for the messages on this site. 559 seems like a huge number to me.
THANK-YOU JUDY for a fantastic year, and for your patience. Thank-you very much.
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youngroman Donor
ID: 02934823 Sun, Jan 04, 2009, 11:20
how is your score in the CBS playoff game? we can't see each others teams yet.
my team is Peyton (18) + Turner (10) + Sproles (24) + Boldin (10) + Fitzgerald (16) + Clark (3) + Vinatieri (5) + Ravens (?) = 89 pts
that combination looks very good this week. the bad thing is that ATL (Turner) and IND (Peyton, Clark, Vinatieri) lost and Boldin re-injured himself, so I will need to exchange at least 5 players for next week which will result in not so many trades left for the following weeks.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Sun, Jan 04, 2009, 12:17
Ryan (13) + Turner (10) + Fitzgerald (16) + Wayne (18) = 57 points + A. Peterson, L. Smith, D. Akers, and Baltimore.
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judy
ID: 487162821 Sun, Jan 04, 2009, 14:14
McNabb + Westie + turner (10) + wayne (18) + mason + fasano + akers + eagles. I lose turner and wayne so far.
I had rivers (?), sproles (24), boldin (10) and white (?) in another one.
I feel for Ryan -- that crazy handoff/fumble was the killer.
I was a little worried there at halftime when we could only get FG in the red zone... and I would need to replace 6 players for next week...
I have a solo team in the nfl.com one and I think I calculated 123 points (rivers, westie, sproles, boldin, white, shiancoe, akers and eagles)
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Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, Jan 07, 2009, 10:59
I really felt that Indy had a decent shot to win it all again this season. They aren't overpowerful and injuries have really hurt them, but many guys were getting back finally and Manning had been unreal. There is just not a dominant team this year IMM. Tenn vs. Indy would have been fun to watch. The best defense could win it this season as there are a few. It really is wide open and every team left has a reasonable shot to win it.
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Wed, Jan 07, 2009, 21:31
I agree -- I think mediocre/average/no error offense plus super defense wins.
Maybe one offense will get HOT, but I am not planning on it.
GO EAGLES!!
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Sat, Jan 10, 2009, 16:29
Playoff challenge lineup:
McNabb, C Johnson, Westie, D Jackson, Mason, Miller, Akers and Eagles D. Obviously if the Eagles lose, so do I! I have 5 moves left.
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judy
ID: 597401015 Sun, Jan 11, 2009, 16:25
<44>BELIEVE!!!!!
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davepyro Leader
ID: 017412622 Mon, Jan 12, 2009, 15:44
I did go into the Playoff Challenge league and submit a team, but I do not know which division or whatever I am in. I see that several others did put in teams, but I do not know how to look at standings or other teams. I also made a huge error. I assumed that I would be able to make roster changes on Saturday morning, but I was locked out after the first game kick-off. So my team will really stink now. Oh well. How about an all Pennsylvania Superbowl??
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judy Leader
ID: 7771722 Tue, Jan 13, 2009, 13:51
Dave,
Oh, well... You should have been able to make changes up to 3:30 EST. Try the tabs for the other info .
Can you believe the EAGLES???
here are my predictions for this weekend:
CONFERENCE CHAMPS
EAGLES over AZ -- Eagles D slows down Warner to Fitz, Westie rediscovers running again (although the Jints paid so much attention to him that the short passing game worked and he was a good blocker keeping McNabb's jersey clean. And we kept trying the run to keep them honest.) Our passing game moves the chains and gets into the End Zone. Could be a high scoring affair, say 37 - 24.
PGH over BALT -- Balt lack of offense and PGH D determine this outcome. FWP seems to be "back" and that is not good news for the Ravens D. Ben throws just enough passes to be efficient and move the chains: 24 - 13.
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Toral
ID: 575542418 Sun, Jan 18, 2009, 04:03
Having owned Jake Delhomme last week, I'm amazed to see I'm in second place in the division.