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Subject: RIFC 2011: Regular Season discussion

Posted by: Guru - [330592710] Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 17:31

I have turned on the waiver system, and setup the priorities in the reverse of the first round of the draft. (We may revisit that order next year, but it is what it is for this year.)

Waivers will be run at noon (ET) on Monday, Sept. 5. Following a 3-hour lockout period, free agent add/drops will begin at 3pm on Monday. From that point forward, dropped players will be subject to a one-day lockout and subject to waiver claims - which ran sometime in the wee hours each morning, as I recall.

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Sat, Sep 03, 2011, 18:01

my first player is already on IR and the season hasn't even started. this will be a long season. damn you Rashad Jennings!

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 03, 2011, 18:54

If you hadn't drafted him, I would have. Thanks, youngroman!

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Sep 05, 2011, 12:34

Any reason MFL is set to CDT? The game times are all in CDT. Can that be reset to EDT?

Sorry to you left coasters!

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Mon, Sep 05, 2011, 12:54

Judy: For Owners -> Franchise Setup -> Customize -> Time Zone (2nd field from the bottom)

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 05, 2011, 19:01

I'm away this week on a church mission trip to do home repair work in the Biloxi, MS area - so not really able to do much related to the league. I'm assuming that waivers ran properly today, as far as anyone can tell.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Sep 05, 2011, 21:08

Thanks YR.

Letter_J
ID: 9735915
Tue, Sep 06, 2011, 11:31

Re [6], It seemed to, other than the fact that I thought there was a three-hour lockout period (see your original post in this thread). No harm, but YR performed a free agent move at 1:02:38 pm...

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Sep 06, 2011, 13:05

The wrong moves weren't allowed. It looks like it's set up properly going forward though.

Russelldl
ID: 10792323
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 23:17

I've downloaded the mfl app on my phone. Looks good but the live scoring seems to be having problems. The ads are working fine though.

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Fri, Sep 09, 2011, 08:56

first game is in and there are already some receivers that seem to be worth to add next week. for most of the night it seemed that Aaron Rodgers would outscore Drew Brees, but Brees got some ridiculous yards late in the game. I doubt I will see a lot more 400yds games out of him. would have been great if they could have tied the game. I still don't know why they were trying to run through the middle when it was obvious that the defense expected that.

Letter_J
ID: 21740118
Fri, Sep 09, 2011, 09:45

Re [9], I don't know what you mean by "The wrong moves weren't allowed".

As of now, The transactions page reads:
14. youngroman's Luschen Free Agent Move
acquired Redman, Isaac PIT RB
dropped Jennings, Rashad JAC RB
Mon Sep 5 1:02:38 p.m. ET 2011

Redman is also on YR's roster.
No harm, but was this not during the freeze?

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Fri, Sep 09, 2011, 14:00

It was set so waivers weren't allowed rather than free agent moves. There's a difference between those.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Sep 10, 2011, 09:02

Looks like I set it up wrong. It is set up correctly for subsequent weeks (all free agent moves locked out for the three hours after Wednesday's weekly waiver processing.)

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 13:32

Iggles LB weakness exposed on rams first play! Ugh.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 14:08

I just noticed that when Babin sacked the QB he only got 1 point?? I thought it was 4?

2 TFL
1 sack
1 QB touch

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 14:52

The TFL don't get credited until after the stats go final. He has his 2 points from the tackle and the sack.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 14:56

Ah thanks

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 15:52

is there any site where we can see QB hits? I think TFL can be looked up in the play-by-play when you look for tackles that resulted in negative yardage. need to verify this as soon as the first final stats are listed at MFL.

D'Qwell Jackson and Haloti Ngata are beasts so far and should definitely get some additional points to those already listed in the live scores.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 16:10

QB hits and TFL are both reported in the NFL Game Book for each game, available through a link on the recap page at NFL.com.

For example, here is the game book for the NO/GB game:
http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/55164/GB_Gamebook.pdf

Scroll down a few pages to get to the individual defensive stats.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 16:13

Anybody watch the stillers game?? What happened other than balt played well...I expected a Ben aerial game. Was the Balt DST that good or was Ben that bad? Thanks for the input.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 16:45

Question:
When a guy runs out of the end zone for a TD they call it a 105 or whatever TD. Does he get credit for the full yardage?

Similarly, when a guy takes the ball say 5 yards deep in the end zone but only gets to the 10, does he get a 10 or 15 yard credit? Just wondering, especially since the returns will mostly start in the end zone.

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 450482421
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 16:49

Crap!!! Didn't get Tuck out in time! That's what I get for using as PVR/timeshift too much. GRRR.

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 17:33

Judy: you get the full yardage. Harvin got credited for all 103 yards of his opening kickoff return.

Guru: thanks for that, had to search a bit at nfl.com to find the link to the game book. since those for the early games are still not published, I don't know the state of my team when I go to bed after the 2nd afternoon games are over. I am too lazy to look up all my opponents defenders.

altough the scoring says final, I am missing the TFL scoring for the sacks of Ngata and D'Q Jackson.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 17:45

Yeah, I guess they don't always get the TFL when the scores go final on the MFL scoring. They do eventually show up though. I think most are there now.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 18:01

Figures, was split between Tolbert and Lynch, looks like I picked wrong.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 18:52

Tolbert just rubbing it in now. Doh.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 19:04

Yeah I got the wrong SD back...

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 19:33

I never thought that opening Sunday would get me in such a giddy mood.

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 20:14

Kaeding goes out on the opening kickoff and Hawthorne goes from probable straight to inactive. I guess I shouldn't complain too much since Newton looked good and McCoy wasn't too shabby either.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 23:16

Wonder when these QB hits get scored. I haven't seen any yet. I don't see the gamebooks on NFL.com either for the full stats. Even for the Thursday game.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 23:19

Guess my noscript was blocking the gamebook stuff, since it shows up in another browser.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 23:22

Ok, so the QB hits don't show up in the live scoring program at all. Roman Harper is credited with one on the MFL site but not the program. Kind of stinks.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 23:28

I am confused about the IDP stats. Thinks some are still missing??? Will wait until tomorrow to see if they are awarded although I thought the 1 and 4 pm games would be ready by now???

Can't find that game day site...using safari on iPad...

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 00:01

The stats are there, just not in the live scoring program. They show up if you look at the live scoring on the website. It's only the QB hits that are an issue.

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 07:35

IDP stats posted this am and thus assumed to be final for this IDP:

Pierre-Paul, Jason NYG DE
at Redskins Sun 4:15 p.m. ET
5.00 5 Tackles
0.50 1 Assists
2.00 1 Forced Fumbles
1.00 1 QB Hits
7.00 3.5 Tackles for a Loss
2.00 2.0 Sacked a QB
17.50 Subtotal

Shouldn't the QB hits at least be equal to the sacks?
I'll need to assume that the TFL include the sack.

From the thread where we voted:
(C) Change to sack=1, TFL(tackle for loss)=2, QB hit =1, int=3, fumble=4 (forced=2,recovered=2) [Note: sack total=4, fumble total=4, int total=4]

Something is not computing correctly? Yes? no?

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 08:36

You should have another QB hit, it will get corrected.

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 10:30

Judy: copied from post 117 of the Getting Started thread:

A sack is not also a QB hit. I found this definition in a Washington post article:

Hits -- a stat that the NFL started recording in 2006. To qualify for a hit, a defender must knock the quarterback to the ground in the act of throwing, or after he has thrown the ball. Hits that result in roughing the passer penalties are included.

So a QB hit is distinct from a sack.

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 10:54

so how does the sack get to be 4 points?
TFL (2), sack (1) plus??? = 4

I am confused, obviously...

Letter_J
ID: 21740118
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 10:57

Re [39],

One for Tackle I believe...

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 12:53

yep:
TFL 2
+sack 1
+tackle 1

Letter_J
ID: 21740118
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 15:15

Re [23],

Who were you going to release? Because the Landry hold seemed to lock you in to either releasing Tuck or someone else...

Just curious how you were going to deal with this...

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 15:46

Ah I get it. So really a TFL is 3 since you get credit for both the tackle and the loss part...and the sack just means you nabbed the QB as opposed to the RB.

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 16:26

I'm feeling a little less positive about my IDPs right now, after Tuck and Landry both missing week 1, and Berry going down early (for the year).

Luckily there is almost always depth at IDP on the waiver wire.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 21:52

Well Guru, while it will likely be me, sucks for whoever loses this matchup. Crappy way to start the season, losing as what looks to be a top 4 scoring team.

Still kicking myself for not starting Tolbert over Lynch.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 22:33

Bonk -- and you re the one who told me that Tolbert would steal the TD's from Mathews... Ryan had a decent day and Tolbert certainly could have shared at least one of those TD's!

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 22:35

Who else heard Jaws (I think it was him) say " sh*" t on MNF?

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 22:41

Yeah I heard it, he ended up apologizing after probably hearing about it on Twitter.

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Mon, Sep 12, 2011, 23:24

Heard it too. Thought it was Gruden. I replayed it a few times to make sure thats what he said.

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 14:49

What happened that I am now 1-1 instead of 2-0???

Anyone have the specifics? It's the crazy 88 v GHOSTWOOD game.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 15:48

Check the scoring changes. Go to help > what's new and they'll be listed there.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 16:12

Aha an extra QB hit and AT for Washington did me in.

Also found this regarding positions:
The following player position changes will be made on Thursday, September 8th, to bring our player database up-to-date with the Rotoworld.com depth charts.

So it looks like they use rotoworld to determine positions. I think there was a heated discussion about this during the draft.

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 20:14

Wow, I was not expecting that. I'll take it!

SwinganaMiss
ID: 771116
Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 21:01

The players that are locked right now....when do they unlock?

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 21:25

Players lock for a day after being dropped, but the waivers for them don't run until the next time the clock hits around 3am.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 22:08

Well bees, I got lucky since Kaeding blew out his knee and you forgot about Hawthorne. I was glad to take it, but you woulda won if...

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sat, Sep 17, 2011, 20:58

Just looking' over the rosters while I watch the phillies (hopefully) clinch the NLEast, and I notice that 11 teams are carrying 2 TE. Hmmm. Anyone else consider that unusual or is it a factor of a change in offense for some of the lesser QB -- a security blanket so to speak...or is it a factor of defense vs the receivers.
8 of the rostered TE had >10 points last week...
Hmmm.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Sep 17, 2011, 21:00

2 TE is common when there's a WR/TE flex on top of a TE slot. It also helps that TE is pretty deep as far as solid players.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 13:28

I knew Charles would get hurt if I dropped Jones for Nicks insurance.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 16:14

When a guy like Ingram fumbles does he get the yardage he had before he fumbled?

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 16:27

On the subject of 2 TE's, I was really considering starting Keller, making 2 WR's and 2 TE's. Kinda kicking myself now for not doing it.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 19:07

I've decided that I really like not having DST. I hated starting with points and then seeing them disappear unless my team did something special -- int, ff, fr, sack. The TPA and TYA stats were just miserable, especially the way the game is played these days. The DST could do a good job, but lose tons of points on those two categories, especially the TYA at the end of the game.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 19:41

Slaughterers-- we each have 1 PK and 2 IDP to declare a winner!

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Sep 18, 2011, 22:42

If the Eagles can keep up this run defense, with the secondary they have, the defense could be scary.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Sep 19, 2011, 16:29

Fantasy football would be much more fun without the injuries.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Sep 19, 2011, 19:47

E'man

You spoke too soon... Shhhhhhh!
Vick confirmed concussion -- from banging into this own guy!

Iggles are a bit worrisome...

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Mon, Sep 19, 2011, 20:09

It's week two. I am not worried. Kaftka looked good. Maclin should have caught that ball. Eagles turnovers really hurt, and Andy should have challenged the INT. This team is gonna just get better as the year goes on. The improvement from week 1 to 2 was pretty big. They lost, but a road game against a tough opponent is easier to swollow.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Sep 19, 2011, 21:07

Nicks made that catch on the PI call, I want my points!

In another league I may end up losing because of the Sproles TD that he stepped out of bounds on. The officiating has been questionable. I don't know why they have the rule to review every TD and then they don't even use it. Obviously the Nicks play isn't covered there, but there were a few instances on Sunday where this happened.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Sep 19, 2011, 22:03

Yeah that sproles call was awful. It was obvious without the pixelated view. Couldn't believe that andy did not challenge that obvious non INT...Kafka looked good but they are saying that Vick is fine...

Not having QB hits or TFL takes away some of the drama of live scoring. Also the fact that stats are not final until thursday...I've got another close one coming up and I guess I will wait til thursday to cheer or moan...

fugazi
ID: 2826203
Tue, Sep 20, 2011, 04:34

Ugh! Just an awful start to my season. My wideouts and tight end combined scored less than six points. I don't feel like I have wronged anybody, but the fantasy lords are just having they're way with me right now. Gonna have to be extra nice this week, possible help some old lady cross a very busy street.

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Sep 20, 2011, 08:47

Interesting how normally my strong point, IDPs, have been mainly my thorn so far. Injuries after injuries to too many of the guys I've touched. Despite being currently last in wins/points-for, I'm confident we can turn this around though.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Sep 20, 2011, 12:18

Wow

88 scores 173 points and loses...

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Sep 20, 2011, 13:35

I scored 178 in RG14, which uses the same format here, and lost to a 198. This week was just extremely high scoring all around.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Sep 20, 2011, 18:28

Found about the eagles call. The Eagles booth did not get the video feed with the correct angle to show a non INT until after ATL hiked the ball. The video team apologized (!) to andy and the eagles in an email!

My sense is if the offense is trying to do a quickie snap, it was probably dropped... That really cost us the game.

I also think that if they are going to review all TD's then they need to not allow the PAT until the booth says yes or no, no matter how long it takes.

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Tue, Sep 20, 2011, 18:52

RE 75
What makes me mad about calls like that is that it clearly hit the ground, and no official saw it? They rely on the team challenging.

TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 13:15

Why do we reset waivers following each of the first 6 weeks of the season? I would prefer setting the waiver priority at draft time to some order (one possibility is reverse draft selection order) and not resetting it during the season. Maybe a rule change we can discuss prior to next season.

Priority Claiming
All free agents (any players not on a current roster) are subject to a weekly claiming process at noon on Wednesday. Following each of the first 6 weeks of the season, the priorities will reset weekly based on the reverse of W/L percentage (with applicable tiebreakers). After that, priorities will not be reset during the regular season.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 13:35

Blind bid waivers

TB
ID: 318221411
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 14:04

I am in a 16 team league where you get 100 bucks for the season and we do blind bids. I like it a lot.

TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 14:50

I was disappointed that I didn't get the player I wanted the last two weeks, and I don't think the current waiver system is as fair as it could be.

I forgot about blind bit waivers. I am in favor of blind bid waivers and voted for it this season. It was narrowly defeated.

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 17:58

I think I agree with TD. Especially with the early W/L records so close (4-0, 3-1, 2-2, 0-4) there is a lot of luck involved early on and too many teams tied.

I would support reverse draft waiver wire and let it roll.

I would need to be educated on blind bidding to know whether or not to support that plan.

I love not having DST but would like another bench slot -- which I would use mostly for a bench IDP (I'd like to have two on the bench). It is tough to give up an ODP (QB, RB, WR, TE) because one of your good IDPs' is temporarily injured. Ya gotta hold onto the ODP's because of all the injuries AND the upcoming byes. There are more quality IDP's on the WW than quality ODP's so you gotta keep some ODP's in reserve. We could designate a max # of ODP but I am not sure just how the system could monitor that.

I think the FA and WW will be humming once the byes get here and we try to plan our IDP folks.

Mötley Crüe
ID: 398131910
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 18:10

I'm starting to tire of priority waivers also. Especially the welfare system we use in the first 6 weeks. I would like to try blind bidding. Maybe in 2012 one of the AA leagues can be run experimentally as a blind bid waivers league?

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 22:11

No reason to experiment with BB waivers in an AA league. They work fine and are the fairest way of handling waivers. Everyone is in the same position to start the season to claim players and it's up to them to determine how they manage their money. Although there are still tiebreakers if the bids are the same and that falls back on record or points scored (or maybe who put the bid in first, I think that may be an option). Can put it up for vote again next year, hopefully it passes.

I have to laugh a bit at the ODP. IDP = individual defensive player. So ODP is a little off Judy :D

Judy
ID: 54203110
Wed, Sep 21, 2011, 23:45

Oops -- messed that one up -- sounds better than IOP though... Maybe OIP -- no that's worse :D

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Sep 22, 2011, 20:57

Swing--

I LOVE your logo!!

Tree
ID: 41512710
Fri, Sep 23, 2011, 16:41

i'm looking to possibly move Steven Jackson, or maybe another RB.

i'm looking for a solid WR and possibly TE. or both.

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 450482421
Sat, Sep 24, 2011, 00:56

Trade Announcement:

Short Bus gave up Bush, Michael OAK RB;Smith, Steve CAR WR;Daniels, Owen HOU TE;McClain, Rolando OAK LB

IAC gave up Flacco, Joe BAL QB;Gates, Antonio SDC TE;Vilma, Jonathan NOS LB

IAC also drops: Kenny Phillips NYG

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 14:09

Big surprise, missed out on Gronk by 1 pick and he's now torching me. Would be nice if Hernandez wasn't hurt.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 18:24

Iggles in trouble. First two TD on blown coverage and crappy tackling. We cannot stop a big RB. Vick seems to be throttled and not as lively. I mean, andy running the ball so much?? Nothing downfield.

And now Vick has a broken right -- non throwing hand...

Not good.

At least the Phillies got 19 hits and 9 runs -- was a bit worried there...

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 18:46

Eagles gotta stop making mistakes, they have hurt themselves too much in the last two games. It would have been nice if Steve Smith would have remembered he was an Eagle on a couple of plays, the Vick INT, gotta catch that, and the play before the 4th down play, gotta know where you are. Andy should have punted there also.

Gotta be positive.

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 18:46

Matt Ryan is making me look bad taking him so high.

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 19:03

So is Rivers...

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 19:37

Looks like 2 out of 3 weeks I play the high score. My schedule sucks.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 21:27

holy crap, i think i had one of the worst weeks ever in the history of fantasy football. so far, none of my players have scored in double digits, and only one player had more than 5 points. wow.

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Sep 25, 2011, 21:30

It seems like it was a weird week for scoring. A lot of guys got points that are not really on anyones radar. I had a lot of disappointments, but I might be able to salvage one win.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 02:21

OK I lied, TD is possibly the high score. I am considering purchasing a Hightower voodoo doll tomorrow.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Sep 27, 2011, 01:33

my point totals for the week were SO low, that despite being 4-2, i have the lowest PF in the league. that is nuts, and i am going to have a hard time digging out of that hole. ugh.

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Sep 27, 2011, 01:48

Yup, you're 15-24 in all play but tied for 2nd place meanwhile I'm 32-7 all play and tied for 2nd. Good example of scheduling luck. It only worries me since invites for the following year are only based on top 6 records unless you luck out and win. That and your scoring can take a sharp drop at any time, need to win when you're putting up the points or you could easily miss out on the playoffs.

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Tue, Sep 27, 2011, 07:40

I'm in second place in a category everyone loves, bench points.

100

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Sep 27, 2011, 10:00

My crummy team is marvelously consistent:

GHOSTWOOD 138.16 139.44 138.34

Yo, Phillip Rivers -- wake up!! Stop heaving the rock to the other team!!

101

OneTail
ID: 52822284
Wed, Sep 28, 2011, 05:22

Just out of curiosity: when I could win my first match-up???

102

SwinganaMiss
ID: 771116
Thu, Sep 29, 2011, 06:54

Judy [RE: 85]-
R U talking about the image? I had to remove the sound clip (I KNOW you would have liked that one), because it kept crashing my browser.

103

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Sep 29, 2011, 15:41

Yup! It's perfect for your name -- although I think you once said it was a baseball reference...

104

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Sep 29, 2011, 15:46

101

Well, ya got me/GHOSTWOOD and manning this week.

I hope it's not me as I need a win, but unless rivers wakes up it won't happen. He is ranked 20th with 41 TP. Could someone please remind me to stop selecting supposedly elite QB's so early. Brees was my choice last year and all he did was chuck INT's all season...

105

SwinganaMiss
ID: 771116
Fri, Sep 30, 2011, 06:54

Yes it's a baseball reference. Many announcers have said "my name", including Harry Kalas when the Phillies won the '08 WS. That's the sound bite I tried to add.
Anyway, that img is the best I could come up w/ for FB. Thx!

106

Letter_J
ID: 21740118
Fri, Sep 30, 2011, 21:30

Trade Announcement:

1. Short Bus / IAC Trade Accepted
Short Bus gave up Landry, LaRon WAS S
IAC gave up Daniels, Owen HOU TE

Expires: Fri Oct 7 7:00:00 p.m. ET 2011
Fri Sep 30 9:16:12 p.m. ET 2011

107

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sat, Oct 01, 2011, 07:56

Trade Announcement:

Electro Eagles trades Dustin Keller and Lee Evans To Slaughterers for Stephen Jackson and Tony Scheffler.

108

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Oct 01, 2011, 08:45

confirmed. is there a waiting period, or will this be in effect for this sunday?

109

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Oct 01, 2011, 09:29

Trades are subject to a 24 hour waiting period, during which time league member may protest. You may vote on any trade (for or against) on the League Polls page.

Assuming there are less than 3 vetoes, I will push the trade through shortly after the 24 hour period. So in the case of these trades, they will go through sometime on Saturday night, prior to the Sunday games.

Managers should be receiving email notices of all trades. If you aren't, go to:
For Owners->Franchise setup->Contact info
and click the box to receive "New Poll Created"

110

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 12:35

Gore active but not starting. Can't wait to see which RB I should have started this week. Definitely miss AP from last year (and Foster after I traded for him). Having no RB production stinks. Hell, I have hardly any WR production compared to what I should too.

111

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 14:58

Andre j -- hammie
Cook -- on bench, came so close to starting him -- 15.3 so far...
Rivers -- had better light it up or he'll be sitting on the pine/plastic...

GO PHILLIES!!!!

112

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 16:11

Gore finally puts up points, on my bench. Not surprised. At least Hunter did alright. Stafford letting me down this week though, especially when I'm up against Newton.

113

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 16:27

Electro

Now do you believe that the iggles are in trouble?? They will be lucky to go 8-8. All ya gotta do it run on them and then at least once run that short slant thingie to the sideline so the two DB can crash into each other and miss the tackle...

Thank goodness we have the phillies to cheer for.

114

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 16:31

Wow, they are in trouble. Kicker misses FG, Maclin with the fumble. Andy is going to get fired. At least the Cowboys stunk the joint up today too.

115

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 16:45

If for no other reason, andy needs to go because of his press conferences. He is such a jerk in them. We tried 5 FG, he did miss 2 but if we rely on FG we are going nowhere. Andy -- "we didn't score enough and they scored more". Duh!
Third game where we had a lead and lost it...

This city bleeds R E D for the Phillies -- you should see all the Phillies clothing being worn!! Iggles are an afterthought.

116

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 17:15

I don't live in Philly, so I don't know what the media is like, but if it like here in Montreal, I can understand why he would be a jerk. I don't want Reid to leave the Org. though, he is a great personel man. Anyways, it is week 4. I feel the team could gel, and Philly always gets stronger as the year goes on. 03 was it we started slow.

I miss baseball so much, I am so jealous that you have a home team to root for.

117

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 17:42

Getting rid of Reid would just most likely open the Eagles up to rotating through coaches like other teams because none of them get the job done. I'm sure many teams would love to have Reid.

118

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 18:12

That's it, unless they are gonna get a better coach, they don't let Ried go. I still think they win the division at 10-6 or 11-5.

119

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 18:42

Mayo out with knee injury...

120

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 19:48

Is it just me, or is the a lot of plays the officials are just not making the right call, and depending on replay or just blowing it. How can the officials call a player gving himself up, puts the ball on the ground without being touched? That is just a bad call. Giants get a gift.

121

mjd
Leader
ID: 501381415
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 20:29

[120] And not just in one sport.

122

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 23:34

Weird -- no rain on the radar or my house here in Philly, but it is raining on the TV!

123

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 03, 2011, 00:06

Who was worse: Flacco or Sanchez??

Ugly game from looking at the stats only...

Bummer on the phillies.

124

Judy
ID: 54203110
Wed, Oct 05, 2011, 08:06

Curious to see the moves this week with the first round of byes. Some teams will have no trouble, others, well... It will be interesting.

125

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sat, Oct 08, 2011, 00:02

Electro

What a bummer but the Phillies lost they way I thought they would -- no offense.

Now all we have are the iggles. (Until hockey outlaws fighting, I have no interest...). Gonna be a boring fall...

126

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sat, Oct 08, 2011, 08:15

Too bad, I had a feeling about Carpenter going into the game, when I saw the matchup. I just hope St. Louis doesn't win it again.

I think the Iggles turn it around this weekend. I have a good feeling about 3-3 going into the bye.

127

Letter_J
ID: 27749245
Sat, Oct 08, 2011, 17:23

Re [126], I just hope St. Louis doesn't win it again.

Disclaimer: I'm not a Cards fan. But I wondered what was meant by this. They last won in 2006 and before that, it was 1982...just curious!

128

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sat, Oct 08, 2011, 19:06

I don't like St. Louis, and the again should not have been there. I guess the lawyer can leave the court room, but the court room doesn't leave the lawyer;)

129

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 09, 2011, 13:45

No surprise that the 3rd worst scoring team has AP scoring 3 TDs in the first quarter vs me this week.

130

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 09, 2011, 13:52

I feel most bad for ryan Howard. He'd been playing with that lousy heel for weeks, probably shredding the Achilles the whole time. He was not the only reason the phillies lost; they we're simply not a hitting team all season. They aged before our eyes... Moves will be made and it will be a very curious off season.

My sport psyche needs an iggles win even if it is a crummy game. Al la Al Davis "just win, baby."

131

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 09, 2011, 16:16

Wow, how many ways can the Eagles lose a game. Avant, Watkins, Parker...COME ON!!!!!!!!!

132

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 09, 2011, 16:24

It sucks to live in Philly today...

133

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 09, 2011, 20:11

So, why did I start Benson over Green-Ellis? That is the second week in a row I take a guy out if my lineup who out performs who I put in.

134

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Mon, Oct 10, 2011, 12:36

Garcon on the block - looking for a quality TE.

135

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 10, 2011, 21:31

How come calvin johnson is called "megatron"?

136

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Mon, Oct 10, 2011, 22:06

Because you can transform him into a pistol:)

Judy,
I'm going to assume that you don't know that Megatron is the name of the bad guy in the Transformer movies/cartoons/toys/lunch boxes/etc.

As for how that name became attached to Johnson, I have no idea.

137

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Mon, Oct 10, 2011, 22:10

Wikipedia says:

Fellow teammate Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson "Megatron", due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon.

138

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 10, 2011, 22:30

Oh -- missed those movies, toys, lunch boxes... Just not my style I guess.

139

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 10, 2011, 23:44

Needed 45 crummy yards from Titus young... Out at 0-2 this weekend...

140

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Oct 11, 2011, 07:14

OR fewer turnovers from Rivers -- 1 INT and 1FL this week. With those turnovers he should be an eagle.

141

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Oct 11, 2011, 12:04

Wow. A big scheduling break for me this weekend. Only 107.60 points, and I went 2-0 (as long as stat changes don't negate one close game)

Only three teams scored less than me, and I was matched up against two of them.

142

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Tue, Oct 11, 2011, 12:29

...which is why you really cannot look at a draft or roster and pick who is gonna win this league...

143

Guru
ID: 330592710
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 12:16

Reminder: Next week is the last time that waiver priorities will be reset based on current standings. There will be no resets following weeks 7-12.

144

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 15:31

I've never been so relieved to have my starting QB pulled. I could have started my wife at QB today and she would have outscored Grossman by 2.28 points.

145

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 17:18

My team is JV material today and I am up against the #2 and 4 teams... 'nuff said?

Maybe Sanchez will air it out in Miami and make it respectable?

146

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 17:21

Wow -- crazy 88 played a LB short with Fletcher and 10 points on his bench...

147

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 17:25

Timmons has NO points vs JAX?? Huh? No news either??

148

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 18:16

No mention of the iggles win Judy?

149

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 18:36

Watched it on TIVO so not as exciting. They coulda scored a few points in the second half though...if the 'skins had anything on offense they might have caught us...McCoy is the real deal though. DJax not so much -- too inconsistent.

Been a busy week -- buried my mom and dad (navy pilot) at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday -- unbelieveably awesome ceremony with family and good friends joining.

So kinda not football focused this Sunday...

150

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 19:48

Methinks I am gonna have the low score this week...

151

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 20:10

Yeah, it seems like every year I pick up a player to fill a spot and then overlook actually putting him into my lineup. Went to the Blue Ridge Parkway today so I did not go through my usual pre-game checks.

152

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 20:29

My condolences, Judy. I live not too far from Arlington and its a very powerful place.

153

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Mon, Oct 17, 2011, 09:28

What a year, I hope I can turn it around.

Prime time games this year have been the same. The matchups have not appealed to me at all. Next week, we can see the Saints beat the crap out of Colts. I bet they wish they could flex early in the season.

154

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Mon, Oct 17, 2011, 11:20

Happy I didn't bench Hester this week. Seems like I always pick the wrong week to bench either Hester or Cribbs.

155

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Oct 18, 2011, 08:21

Electro finally takes first place in bench-points! I happily concede this title over to thee!

156

Letter_J
ID: 14931819
Tue, Oct 18, 2011, 20:03

OneTail,

I sent you a trade offer.

157

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Tue, Oct 18, 2011, 21:06

Colt McCoy is on the block. Looking for an RB worth starting this week or an upgrade at WR or TE.

158

judy
Leader
ID: 7771722
Wed, Oct 19, 2011, 00:14

Yup -- right there at the bottom in points this week. My team is lousy... AAA here I come!

159

TD
ID: 539351921
Wed, Oct 19, 2011, 22:36

I'm glad I didn't waste a waiver request on Ronnie Brown. The trade to Detroit was voided and he has back with the Eagles.

160

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Thu, Oct 20, 2011, 10:43

It's been really hard to cover for bye weeks... Especially weeks 5-8 have been a mess (will continue into next week) for me.

Boy it'd really be fun to have 1 extra bench slot.

161

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Thu, Oct 20, 2011, 19:05

RE 159

Looks like he has a brain tumor. They found it when he did his physical with the Eagles. Trade might have saved his life.

162

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 13:15

What a joke, Marshawn Lynch inactive with absolutely NO announcement. I'm pissed.

163

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 13:29

And Graham goes down with a non contact injury? This is an f'in joke.

164

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 16:22

Sanchez out plays rivers -- rivers has been a disaster for me this season.

165

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 16:45

Who should I start site recommended: rivers 97% to 3%..

166

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 16:46

Bowe down on the 1 inch line. Lets see how much more crap my team has to put up with this week. Stupid Murray 91 yard td isn't helping anything either.

167

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 18:45

Well, here goes my scoring domination. What a stupid week. Want to see what my team does when I have all my normal starters off byes and healthy, since it hasn't been that way since week 2.

168

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 18:49

I look at Green Bay, and they are dangerous, through the air. But, this is the first game I watch them, they seem to have a problem running the ball. Is that accurate? That could be a problem when the weather starts to turn.

169

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 18:50

Kind of sad to say goodbye to my 69-9 all play record too. Need the end of the season to go as well as the beginning.

170

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 19:21

OK, I take back what I said. Starks closed off the game with hard running.

171

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Oct 23, 2011, 23:03

62 - 7 time for Ingram to run a bit to keep the score down -- but wait, he has an ankle injury.

This is NOT my year -- I have no one who is performing on offense, and although "defense wins championships" mine won't...

172

ywk
ID: 053583
Mon, Oct 24, 2011, 05:57

Well, I guess no one other than me could say "This is NOT my year," evidenced by my 0-12 entering into week 7.

173

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Mon, Oct 24, 2011, 08:26

McFadden, Hightower, and Hillis... my HBs had a tough week. I really hope some of them come back healthy quickly.

174

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Mon, Oct 24, 2011, 09:10

RE 168/170:

I heard during the broadcast that it's well known that Mike McCarthy doesn't care so much about the yardage that the backs create, just that they can pound it often enough to keep defences honest (They avg'd 3.8Yd/Carry in 2010). There is no doubting what Rodgers can do with the ball.

175

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 24, 2011, 23:45

I am gonna lose to YR on the stat corrections once they add 6 points for TFL for his 3 sacks.

Sigh...

176

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Oct 25, 2011, 11:06

Meet your new 2012 AAA Commish!

After seven weeks, here is my tale of woe (sorry T1T):

Record 4 - 10, no wins since week 4. Next to last place...

Highest individual scores: total for year
27.90 Mathews; also 18.60 -- needs more TD chances, SD is a lousy team. (92.90 in 6 games)
18.32 Rivers; also 18.07, 17.10 9 INT/7 TD a complete BUST! (84 in 6)
18.54 Sanchez on the bench (outscored Rivers) (109.50 in 7)
17.52 A Brown; mostly used for KR, PR no TD's yet... (75.12 in 7)
17.50 Pierre-Paul; also 16.00, 15.00 (71.00 in 6)
17.00 Babin (57.00 in 6)

It's tough when your top 6 scorers include IDP's.

Did have some (low scoring) close calls games (w/i 10 points) but this team is a disaster.

Lots of injuries too, A Johnson (#1 pick) most notably -- probably 1-2 more wins with him in there. Also nicks here and there : Woodhead, Mathews, Ingram, now Alexander.

Ya cannot win without a stud and there are none on my lineup this year. Got spoiled by Foster last year..

Oh well, will try to be a spoiler!!

177

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Tue, Oct 25, 2011, 11:38

In an NFL dot com league I play in with my spouse, i was just offered Julio Jones, WR, ATL for Jackie Battle, RB, KCC...Jones owner: make me this offer and I'll accept.

This is the FIRST ever time I have played in a league outside of this place (tried to get her in the minors here, alas, no spots were left, so I found her a site to play and then joined for FUN)

178

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Tue, Oct 25, 2011, 11:52

I feel like I'm cheating, but I'm not sure on whom?

179

swinganamiss
ID: 39302714
Thu, Oct 27, 2011, 15:30

i have a question on the stat correction this week. clemons dropped a sack and a qb hit. mccoy added a rush for -2 yards. how come clemons lost the the tfl points for that play?

180

SwinganaMiss
ID: 771116
Fri, Oct 28, 2011, 06:55

OK I went to the gamebook. It shows 1 sack and 2 TFL (it's correct), whereas MFL shows 1 sack and 1 TFL.

http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/55255/CLE_Gamebook.pdf

Guru, any qualms about correcting the stat change? Thankfully it doesn't change any game outcomes, but you never know, I might need those points to make the playoffs.

181

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sat, Oct 29, 2011, 00:24

And the beat goes on... Ingram out vs #32 rushing defense... Johnson still out as well...rivers still stinks...
Crazy 88 and slaughterers are the recipients of my team's largesse this week. Enjoy the ride boys!!

182

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Sat, Oct 29, 2011, 11:34

I've heard that tune before Judy. In another league last week, my 6-0 team played an 0-6 team that wasn't even starting a full lineup and lost because of the Chiefs D and Greg Jennings. No gimmees, especially in this league.

Good luck this weekend.

183

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 03:18

Barring scoring changes, TD wins the weekly award for worst scheduling.

184

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 07:42

Wow, I thought I had lost a close one. I wondered if theJenkins tackle was behind the line. Tough one for TD.

185

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 09:18

Demarcus has 30.50 points. Now if only rivers could do as well tonight... Yeah, right.

186

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 09:18

Oh, forgot -- those points were against me...

187

Tree
ID: 41512710
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 10:12

yea, i saw that. and couldn't believe that those numbers were right.

188

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 16:16

Guru
Thanks for also putting the thread topic header down here at the entry box. Makes it easier to know where you are...

189

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 21:17

How much worse can it get for Rivers and, by association, me? Sheesh???

190

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Oct 31, 2011, 23:49

I should win the efficiency award this week. My bench only scored 2.0 points -- due to injuries and byes...

191

TD
ID: 539351921
Tue, Nov 01, 2011, 08:41

I would have won one of my games if I didn't replace Malcom Floyd in my starting lineup with Devone Bess. I made the decision because I wasn't sure that Floyd would play.

192

Electro from iphone
ID: 97402514
Tue, Nov 01, 2011, 13:01

I am very fortunate to have gone 2-0 this week before stat corrections. I hope the scores stand

193

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Nov 01, 2011, 22:43

This is the worst record I have ever had -- even going back to when I had no clue what I was doing. Now both Mathews and Ingram are injured. I have NO RB to speak of... And then there's Rivers...sheesh!!

194

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Nov 01, 2011, 22:44

Sheesh electro -- talk about keeping it close...

195

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Wed, Nov 02, 2011, 18:23

Ok then. Ingram and Mathews both Q, as well as D Alexander, Andre and Sanders.

Counting on Sanchez, Woodie, Helu, A Brown, J Jones, B Tate and Cook for offense.. Ugh.

My IDP's are GREAT though...but defense is not winning games, much less championships for me...

The beneficiaries of my team's largesse this week are: IAC and Short Bus, but the spread is not as great as last week so beware boys... I just might get one win this week!

196

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Thu, Nov 03, 2011, 12:59

Nah, the brothers aren't going to let you get off easy. North of the boarder it's getting darn cold, and we are hungry!

197

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Nov 03, 2011, 20:31

Yeah, cold maybe, but did you get a ton of snow last Saturday like we did down here?

198

TD
ID: 539351921
Thu, Nov 03, 2011, 21:59

I didn't realize we had brothers in this league. Short Bus is obviously the stronger fantasy football player. :)

199

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Fri, Nov 04, 2011, 08:35

His team has quite the leg up on me this year... that's for sure.

200

Judy
ID: 54203110
Fri, Nov 04, 2011, 09:45

Well I guess I will buy into all the hype and start Rivers. Heck, Peter King thinks SD will beat GB. Whaaaaat? Rivers will probably be equal in TD's and INT's but that does mean I come out ahead -- sort of...

201

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Fri, Nov 04, 2011, 14:20

This brother was hoping you would not start Rivers. ;-)

202

Judy
ID: 54203110
Fri, Nov 04, 2011, 19:30

More brothers?? Who is yours? I think fugazi and holt are???

203

Judy
ID: 54203110
Fri, Nov 04, 2011, 19:32

Oh --you are short bus! Yes?

204

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 450482421
Fri, Nov 04, 2011, 20:06

Correct. Letter_J = Shortbus = James Matheson, and his Bro IAC = Ben Matheson. We are both north of the boarder in Canada (most of the time).

205

Guru
ID: 330592710
Fri, Nov 04, 2011, 20:30

Yep, Fugazi & Holt are brothers as well.

206

Letter_J
ID: 21740118
Sat, Nov 05, 2011, 00:27

Well Ben (IAC) says most of the time, but I (the Short Bus) have been commuting between Canada and New Orleans for the last seven months...so that's why Ben said "most of the time"

207

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sat, Nov 05, 2011, 17:46

Commuting on that cute Short Bus no doubt!

208

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sat, Nov 05, 2011, 18:49

I guess Judy didn't read my draft rationales complaining about the Canadians.

Whoever is playing me this week has a decent matchup with my top 2 scorers in Stafford and Allen (having a DE be your #2 scorer says a lot about your skill positions :( although I wish I had gotten JPP to go with him, thanks Judy) on bye and Nicks out. Still waiting to see my top starting lineup at full strength. Scoring is up from last year but the season high is only 184.88 from Guru.

209

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 06, 2011, 13:58

And Austin injures his hamstring again. What a waste of a pick at this point and not what I needed with my byes and Nicks out this week. Guess I won't be seeing my starters all at full strength any time soon.

210

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 06, 2011, 14:00

Good thing I didn't start Sanchez -- 2 int already... Rivers has got to be better than that...?

211

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 06, 2011, 16:51

Judy should be happy, Rivers with 3 TDs already. They count if 2 of them are to the other team right???

212

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 06, 2011, 19:24

What the crap, I have RBs with 20 and 28 on my bench. Gore with 114 yards being the wrong start...who would have known, lol. I need a RB flex slot.

213

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 06, 2011, 21:33

Just got in -- saw on tv that Rivers had 4 TD and 3 INT so I guess that means I came out ahead?? Need to check the box scores???

214

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 06, 2011, 21:44

Ok then, I might get a win!!! Lookin' good vs the short bus!

215

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 06, 2011, 23:50

Is that lateral to brown gonna be a FL??? Sheesh.

216

Frick
ID: 52182321
Mon, Nov 07, 2011, 07:50

I don't know if anyone has a connection at MFL, but an upgrade to visual of who is starting and who is not, plus more information on why a roster is invalid would be helpful. I've started a player other than who I wanted a handful of times over the last couple of years because the check boxes are not easily distinguishable.

217

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Mon, Nov 07, 2011, 08:26

Very streaky season. On another note, is there anyone besides Giants fans, Colts fans and the media that like the Manning brothers? I can't stand either of them.

218

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 07, 2011, 13:39

Ditto eman. Pete king's column today made me ill.. Don't like either of them but especially Eli.

219

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 07, 2011, 23:43

Geez henery -- I coulda thrown that pass...

220

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Tue, Nov 08, 2011, 00:02

I would like to see that great Eagles secondary make a play for once. I mean, Coleman had a great game, but where has DRC been? Samuel and Asomugha haven't made the big plays either. Although, for Samuel to play tonight after what happened to him, that is quite something.

221

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Nov 08, 2011, 00:14

DRC name was never mentioned. I agree bear receivers were way too open and wih cutler having time...what was the final injury for samuel? Groin laceration?? Sounds painful if it is what I think it is...looked for a bit like shady had one too. Guys need more protection!! Just sayin'.

222

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Nov 09, 2011, 14:06

May be willing to move a RB for a WR since I have 4 that are startable and 2 solid backups. Damn you Miles Austin.

223

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 22:22

Amazing, Bush has mile wide holes to run through and Moore is on my bench.

224

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 23:59

And rivers continues with yet another INT. was Mathews injured? Didn't see him 2nd half...(wasn't paying close attention though)

225

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Fri, Nov 11, 2011, 09:26

That(M.Bush) has got to be my best starter performance I've gotten out of any of my players this year. Great way to start the week. Only 4 games back of 5th place; that's my target for end of year.

226

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Fri, Nov 11, 2011, 18:20

Elderly woman finds drunk chargers fan on couch

I had to check and see what page I was on, it looked more like a story from the onion.

227

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 450482421
Sat, Nov 12, 2011, 20:30

RE 226, I liked this post:

jakek2 says: Nov 11, 2011 1:08 PM

Philly fans are gonna have to take it up a notch if they want to be recognized for being the best at something

228

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 13:26

So both McGahee and Maclin hurt. The he hell??? I guess we jinxed them in the trade.

229

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 14:00

Luckily we were both smart enough to bench them.

230

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 14:17

oops, just saw you had Maclin in. Must not have update my lineups.

231

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 16:24

Yeah I benched a lot of the wrong guys apparently. 4 guys on my bench outscoring 13 starters by quite a bit so far.

232

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 16:27

Put a fork in the Eagles, they are done.

233

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 16:41

Just finished the TiVo of the eagles. Had to listen to the first half on radio -- the eagles annoncers were not kind and should not have been to the eagles. Vick looks like old #5 -- can't hit a brick wall. Fork plus garbage disposal. They are horrific. Season over -- absolutely no way to recover -- 5th fourth Q loss... Amazing.

234

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 17:36

The Eagles went into the offseason with a plan, unfortunately, the lock out happened. They knew they were going to overhaul the team. There is a new kicker and punter. New DC. Secondary got a lot of new faces. It was maybe too much to ask to live up to the high expectations. If the players would have had an etire offseason together, who knows. Maybe I shouldn't be too disappointed.

235

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 17:51

This is freaking pathetic. 1 guy over 7.3 points so far.

236

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 18:00

Maclin hurts his hamstring after the shoulder, now Gore is standing on the sideline.

237

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 19:29

eek, I am going to lose to T1T!

238

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 19:34

I think my new team will be the 49ers. Young coach, great D, running game depth, decent receivers, steady but not spectacular QB, great PK.

I see enthusiasm and spark that is missing here in Philly. Too bad I can't watch them play each week.

239

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 19:38

Well after leaving easy wins on the bench, I still have a shot vs IAC. May the better Pats TE win! Actually no, may Hernandez win. And invade Canada.

240

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 20:25

Wasn't it Jim Mora who said that Mike Vick was a coach killer? I wonder if Andy will survive.

241

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 22:47

Ok, Hernandez vs Gronk isn't going too well for me. I'm glad I only start Lynch when he puts up duds or just goes inactive with no warning. Sigh. Bad week.

242

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 13, 2011, 23:42

Andy won't survive because of himself not Vick. Every time the Eagles lose he says "it's my job to put the players in the position to do better.". Every loss he says this. So it is obvious that HE is the problem.

243

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Mon, Nov 14, 2011, 08:29

DJax is becoming a problem apparently, TO all over again. He was in large part to blame for the Bears loss. I am sick of his Diva attitude, get the cancer out of the locker room.

244

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 14, 2011, 20:35

Oops
One league I have jones and other guy has finley.
Another league I have Finley and he has jones...

Both games are close...

245

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 01:51

At least I broke 100. Jared Allen is a beast.

246

ywk
ID: 053583
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 03:43

Judy: Thanks for allowing me to get my second win of the season.

247

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 10:33

No problem -- I like to help out where I can. :)

Left a lot of DST points on my bench this week...

248

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 10:58

More woes -- I finally have a chance to see Andre play and Leinart is the one throwing to him...
What a year! Sheesh. I must have done something "wrong" as ALL my fantasy teams are doing stinko -- ALL OF THEM!

249

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 11:32

I try to take small comfort in the little things... like for instance, how I'm ranked 3rd in Bench points! Wait, that's a good thing thing though right?! It means my team would be likely be better if it wasn't ME managing them. Boy, Bonka's a horrible manager! ;)

Currently Ghostwood ranks #1 in "Coulda Won" with 7.

250

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 11:38

I know there has been a lot of discussion on the state of the Eagles as we have a few homers here, I found this article relatively interesting: Fire the DC

251

TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 13:18

Interesting article. I was at the Eagles game on Sunday, and was paying some attention to coverage of Fitzgerald.

In the first half, Asomugha played right CB, and Samuel left CB. Fitzgerald was covered by whoever happened to be on his side. In a 3 receiver formation, Rodgers-Cromartie covered the slot receiver so he ended up covering Fitzgerald occasionally. Asomugha played bump and run coverage on Fitzgerald and was playing well. Samuel just dropped into coverage. When Rodgers-Cromartie was injured, the coverage changed, but I wasn't paying enough attention to notice a pattern.

A couple of Fizgerald's biggest catches were tipped balls. I thought Asomugha should have shadowed Fitzgerald, but that is not what cost the Eagles the game. The reason they lost was the offense could only produce 7 points against a below average defensive team. The other 10 points were scored because of the Eagles defense.

252

holt
ID: 108501712
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 16:53

Not an Eagles fan so I don't really care, but benching D Jax in a must win game is just an awful decision. Implosion. Failure to make in-game adjustments doesn't help either.

253

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 17:13

DJAx has done nothing this season. He can't catch and is afraid to return punts and go across the middle.

He is the #39 WR, with 67.50 points, 2 TD, 503 YDS, and 29/57 targets. catches.

Ugly.

254

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 18:02

Yeah, I have lots of points on the bench most of the time. This is a year I'd greatly benefit from deeper starting lineups. Pretty sure nobody can touch my team's depth, especially at WR/TE now.

255

holt
ID: 108501712
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 18:07

re 253 - he's shown he has the ability though so they've got to get his problems worked out somehow. Part of it is lack of protection from the offensive line. Too late now, though. He'll most likely be with a different team next season. Hard to believe that a team with their d-line, db's, and skill players can have a record so bad.

256

TD
ID: 539351921
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 18:16

I am an Eagles fan and I thought Reid made the right decision in benching Jackson. Jackson seems distracted with his contract situation, and is not helping himself with his play.

Reid has always been poor at in-game adjustments. The team he assembled does not seem to have any leadership. He should have signed a top LB instead of Asomugha. He should not have promoted OL coach Castillo to Defensive Coordinator. Reid should be fired at the end of the season.

257

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Nov 15, 2011, 21:38

Re: 256
Agreed. We need a change at the top. We are stale. Can't imagine anyone wanting to come to philly for FB now...It's a mess that began when we dumped BDawk. We do not have a strong leader.

258

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Wed, Nov 16, 2011, 08:29

Be careful what you wish for. But I don't beleive Reid will be fired, he would step down. And before accepting any other job, the high profile coaches will want to know what is going on in Philly. This team has a lot of good parts, and can be in the super bowl very fast.

259

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Nov 17, 2011, 19:50

Going with Sanchez tonight -- tired of Rivers...nothing to lose...

260

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 20, 2011, 18:57

Short bus ??? Schaub starting, Flacco on bench???

261

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 20, 2011, 23:42

Iggles beat the Jints!!!

Hooooray. Love to beat Eli.

262

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Nov 20, 2011, 23:43

It seems like if I am going to make the playoffs, I would have to make it the points total way. Shortbus not checking his lineup may help me there. Just need to keep scoring.

On another note, Go Eagles!!!;) I will always believe.

263

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 14:01

259

Oops -- might lose -- difference is 7.68

I think it will be only the second time rivers has out pointed Sanchez...

264

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 16:27

I set my lineup several times this week and cannot explain why Schaub was started instead of Flacco.

Obviously, I am away again...

I have a question, however. Swing dropped Young before last night's game for Palko (and I have to assume it was because he thought I might notice and try to pick up Palko and start him). I thought after last year that you could not pick somebody up to prevent someone else from picking them up.

It's obvious Swing was not going to start Palko because Manning already played.

265

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 17:04

Pretty sure we just decided that we'd prevent obvious abuse in string dropping. Picking up players to keep them from others is fair game. Cycling through players to keep them all locked is when action would be taken.

266

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 17:09

If he was really interested in Palko, would not Swing have picked him up earlier in the week when it was announced that Palko was starting, rather than waiting until he (my opponent, by the way) was in a close matchup and then dump Young late (so I could not claim him), and then lock up
Palko too.

267

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 17:12

How is it not abuse to cycle Young to Palko...regardless of whether it was one drop, two, three??

There is NO way he was starting him, but regardless...

268

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 17:13

Nice to know who you are dealing with in a FUN league

269

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 19:24

The beauty of karma in fantasy football is AMAZING...I wish you all the best

270

IAC
ID: 35836318
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 22:51

Sounds like a situation that "could" need some sort of resolution IF Letter_J is indeed suggesting that was intending to do the described move for Palko?

271

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 23:22

C'mon man

Give it to woodie! I need the points!!!!

272

Guru
ID: 330592710
Mon, Nov 21, 2011, 23:52

[265] Bonka is correct.

I don't see the Young=>Palko move as a rule violation. Young was picked up back on Wednesday as a waiver claim. He was held until Sunday, and then swapped for Palko. While it is clear that Swing had no intent to start Palko this week, he did keep Palko past the time he was locked.

If Palko had been dropped before gametime, that would have been a violation.

273

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 00:00

I can understand the frustration, as I too have been bitten by not getting someone into a lineup that I would have sworn was in there. Having said that, I recommend that no change be made. Commishing these leagues is hard enough without having to police for this type of situation.

Swing picked up Vince Young off waivers on Wednesday so there was no cycling of QBs involved. I've played in multiple leagues with him and he plays tough, but not abusive.

274

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 04:47

http://football22.myfantasyleague.com/2011/options?L=43096&O=210&FRANCHISE=0006&W=11

Two lineups were submitted this week, both with Schaub in. Just figured I'd link it since that stuff is available.

Although neither Palko or Flacco would have won the game vs Swing, the points obviously would be useful for potential tiebreakers.

275

SwinganaMiss
ID: 771116
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 07:11

Maybe I read/heard that Vick is likely to be back in week 12, and since I wasn't starting VY this week, it didn't make sense to keep him. So I dropped him shortly before his game time for another QB who had a chance to play well and be useful to me (or someone else) down the stretch. Isn't that why we pick up free agents?

Anyway, thx for the ruling Guru and the support (Beezer).
SB, you're still in prime position to make the playoffs. I hope you do. It seems we are both fighting primarily for the points slots. I really hope you don't miss out by 2.86 or less points.

276

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 07:34

Phooey -- rivers in there woulda won one game for me...

277

Mötley Crüe
ID: 08352621
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 10:39

RIFC Irony note for November:

Last season, when the cycling through of free agents occurred the first time, Letter_J made this comment (post 180):

"I actually agree with what [the manager] did and do not think it just benefitted just his team. Why you ask? Because I could very well be competing against everybody in this league for playoff spots (if it comes down to points for). If any manager can force a person to take a zero at a spot that can produce points like QB, I say all power to that manager for doing so. I would have been disappointed had [the manager] not done so, given... numerous starters were still out there on the waiver wire."

In light of posts 268 & 269 above, I find this all very hypocritical of you, Letter_J. The pot calling the kettle black comes to mind.

You were right about one thing, though. "karma in fantasy football is AMAZING."

278

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 10:54

Reminder - trade deadline is 11:45pm Friday (Nov 25).

279

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 11:10

RE 277:

You forget that the RULES did indeed get changed over in the off-season, so YES he does have a semi-legitimate gripe. Mind you, not for the Palko, but for Young IF he wanted him. Over 2 days did pass though, so "by the book" it was a legitimate transaction.

It is an interesting turn of events however, and really, in neither scenario does it make sense to me that Flacco isn't in the starter.

My .02

280

Judy
ID: 28523116
Tue, Nov 22, 2011, 14:18

9 in the coulda won column this week....
Picked the wrong IDP's...in addition to no rivers..
Sigh...

281

The Beezer
Dude
ID: 191202817
Wed, Nov 23, 2011, 21:10

Dammit. It was a good run while it lasted, Freddy.

282

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 27, 2011, 18:25

It is real clear to me that DJax is afraid to get hit. He's dropped 3 by my count with defenses near him...
BTW, the iggles needed his catches...

283

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Nov 27, 2011, 19:13

I leave Helu on the bench cause shanahan says he's not real good yet and the guy goes off with 21+ so far...

Looks like Sanchez will double up Rrivers again...

Eman -- face it the iggles stink!!

284

Mötley Crüe
ID: 08352621
Sun, Nov 27, 2011, 20:32

DeSean Jackson is a shell of his former self. I saw what you mentioned, Judy: he was definitely afraid of getting hit and he kept missing relatively easy catches because of it. His fantasy draft position is rapidly dropping. He won't be long as a starter if he keeps playing like that, no matter how fast or elusive he is. He's easily replaceable by Riley Cooper who's also fast but unafraid of the hits.

285

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Nov 27, 2011, 22:14

DJax has developed alligator arms, because he doesn't want to get hurt and not get paid. The contract has become a distraction, and I am sure he will not be in Philly next year, because some team will pay him. Shorter smaller version of TO, all diva.

286

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 13:52

I take it back. Dwayne bowe clutching his arms to his chest for protection with a catchable ball with the game on the line beats the two DJax short arms. Bowe was disgraceful.

287

TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 16:27

The Eagles should have learned their lesson with T.O. and signed Jackson before this season started.

Jackson has some unique talents that may have helped the Eagles win a couple additional games if he did not have the contract distraction.

288

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 16:41

Here's another indication that it could be the defensive side of the ball issue... not sure if you can put it on the DC however:
#2 in Missed Tackles

289

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 21:38

Yeah, but who is to say once DJax gets his money... Which one will show up -- the 2010 version or the 2011 version?

The eagles seem to be really good at making bad (as in cheap) monetary personnel decisions -- Dawkins, DJax, TO. Hopefully they won't make the same mistake with Shady who also has Rosenhaus as his agent. Frankly if I were Shady would I want to be on a team that refuses to run the ball when I am the top RB in the league? For sure Shady will be watching the Drew/DJax situation.

290

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 21:57

287
DJax screwed that up by holding out. The iggles do not negotiate with hold outs. That is bad advice from his agent. They both think he is indispensable but his work this season shows his true colors...he'll do well somewhere next season -- I doubt he will still be here -- he has not earned it...

291

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 2510512518
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 22:04

RE 289: He's a 2-Time Pro Bowler... he'll get his $$$ somewhere.

292

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 22:43

He WAS a pro bowler -- not any more...

293

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 23:29

Couldya give Ingram the ball a coupla times? Sheesh. I think I will again lead in coulda won with Sanchez and Helu on the bench...

294

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Nov 28, 2011, 23:37

Blown coverage by the saints defense blows my chance to beat fugazi... My team is so bad...

295

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 08:49

RE 292: That's a unfair thing to say about a 24 year old IMHO. Dude probably just needs the Crosby treatment... take a significant amount of rest after his multiple concussions, and THEN come back hot. Mind you, his current team isn't giving him that respect/opportunity; you can feel that they've been rushing him back each time. That's not the way to treat a true game-breaker/potential team captain. How quickly everyone forgets The Miracle at the Meadowlands (less than 1 year ago), or the fact that he's a CAREER 18.0 yards per reception average.

Oh, and FYI, he is on the 2012 Pro Bowl Ballot.

296

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 09:57

Six playoff teams are already locked in - only the seed positions are up for grabs. Remember that H-T-H records among tied teams is the first tiebreaker.

Two other teams will be chosen by total points. Swinganamiss looks pretty solid for one of those spots.

Remember that we have special limitations during the playoffs for add/drops. All teams should be preparing their rosters for the postseason during this week. A copy of our playoff rules is copied below:

The 8 teams will be those with the top 6 W/L records plus the two other teams with the most points
The top four seeds will be based on W/L record (including applicable tiebreakers)
Seeds 5-8 will be based on total points for the other four playoff teams
Teams with equivalent W/L records are ranked based on head-to-head first (regardless of the number of teams tied), then total points.
Bracket is fixed (no reseeding after each round)

Players at the primary skill positions (QB, RB, WR) 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.

Following the final regular season game, claiming priorities will be reset based on playoff seed, with the top seed getting the top priority. Thereafter, throughout the playoffs, priorities will again adjust only when a claim is awarded.

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.

297

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 10:16

Looks to be 4 Teams fighting this week over the 8th spot:

Shortbus
Electro
IAC
Fugazi

This definitely qualifies as my worst season since starting playing in the RIFC and qualifiers. Over the previous 6 years in the top league, my team had a 106-50 Regular Season Record. Here's to hoping that we can pull out a last minute run; but realistically, it looks like I'll be back in AAA next year for the first time since 2004.

298

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 14:15

295 -- the problem this year is that he is not catching the ball so his career YAC is misleading -- also his last concussion was last year -- over a year ago. I don't recall that he has been hit hard this season (??).
As I said, the Eagles should have given him something ($$), but when he decided to hold out that screwed him with management to the point where he needed to show what he has and he has not -- both physically and mentally (concentration and stupid stuff).

24 year old athletes can really screw it up especially if they have the "right" agent...

299

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 15:12

My team scores its high for the season - 142.12 and 71 of that comes from the IDP's. Can any other team say that?

I am ready for an all IDP league! Anyone else?

300

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 15:13

Just as I thought -- coulda won 11!

sheesh!

301

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 15:25

Judy, my IDPs scored 73.2 in week 9, 76.2 in week 8, and 89.5 in week 3. Also scored 54 of my 89.22 points in week 7.

Looks like I have 750.8 from IDP this year, 2nd most is 684.5 from Guru.

302

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 15:33

ALL RIGHT BONKA! That 89.22 is impressive! (How did you do the math so fast?) I'll look at your team to see who you have...

Are you up for an IDP league next year??

303

DWetzel
ID: 53326279
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 16:13

Judy, go to "My Team Page" on the site, then "Scoring History" along the top. That chart shows a bunch of stuff, including your offensive and defensive points each week.

In the AA league, I've put up 80+ points on defense four times. (Unfortunately, I've only put up 80+ on offense six times. It's kind of like watching a Ravens-Bears game with backup QBs.)

304

The Beezer
ID: 25102277
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 19:21

Re: 297 - that is quite a run of excellence IAC. Here's hoping you score 200 this week - as long as I score 201!

305

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 2510512518
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 20:30

RE 298: Yeah, I agree that players can really "mess" it up no matter what the age, but I just don't see that being the case with him. He does look shell shocked, and if you go back and play some of those Hits he took, and take into consideration his frame and the number of games he started despite all that... I think he could have been protected more. Crosby was out for 3/4 of a year.

My prediction, next year, he gets paid, and he's in the top 10 yardage end of year.

306

I_AM_CANADIAN
ID: 2510512518
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 20:39

RE 304: LOL, thanks for that... that might be asking for a lot mind you... I haven't broken 170 all season.

307

judy
Dude
ID: 7771722
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 20:46

Dwetzel -- that was a depressing visit to the My Team Page site. I clearly made the wrong decisions on players too many times (like Rivers and Sanchez pretty much every week -- whoda thunk Sanchez would out play Rivers??).

Here are the differences between average potential and actual average -- remember it was the average.
22 points: Fugazi (150-128)
21 points: Bonka (168 (top potential) to 147 (top average)) way too many points on his team -- nice job managing it.
19 points: IAC (148-129)
18 points: TD (159 to 141 -- another high scoring machine of a team), Electroman (150-132)
17 points: GHOSTWOOD (that would be me) (140-123) clearly not enough points on the team...
16 points: Swing (140-153) again, tons of points
15 points: T1Tail (126-111), Slaughterers (136-121)
14 points: 88's (157-143) another high scorer
13 points: Rehab man (143-136)
12 points: YRoman (148-136)
10 points: Guru (151-141), ShortBus (144-134)

So this means that with the small disparity and the high points, GURU had the easiest time selecting his team as to whom to start and whom to sit. Bonka had a high differential, but way too many points/great players available on his team to make a difference. Same with TD. Fugazi got nailed by Points against (see below).

The top six teams in are YRoman, 88's, Guru,, bonka, Rehab Man, TD and Swing...

In terms of points against, here is the leader board to date:
3374: Fugazi
3302: 88's
3263: Short Bus
3258: Electroman
3258 Short Bus
3250: T1Tail
3238: Bonka
3229: GHOSTWOOD

hmmm -- interesting stuff...

308

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 21:49

Sweet-- I get to finish out my stellar season against boNKA and young roman!

Look out men!

309

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Nov 29, 2011, 22:32

I hope some of my WRs get healthy quick. This could turn in to a problem if someone else goes down. Now that I've jinxed myself...

310

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Wed, Nov 30, 2011, 18:22

Speaking of hockey players, I have always been a fan of Wayne Gretzky. I am now one of his daughter, wow, she is hot. Looks like her mom.

311

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Dec 01, 2011, 10:52

I wonder if MFL will allow the leagues like us using doubleheaders to set two different lineups? One system we used a few years ago allowed that. That way if we have tough choices we can spread them out more instead of leaving so many bench points.

That way -- for example -- I could roll the dice with both Rivers and Sanchez and maybe win half the games that week instead of consistently picking the wrong guy and losing both...

Anybody know if that scenario is in their computer programming pipeline??

Would anyone else like to see this option?

312

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Thu, Dec 01, 2011, 13:41

RE 311:

I don't believe it does. I do believe that was one of the only "down-sides" when we switched from Fanball?! In a lot of circumstances, it ends up being a blessing not having to set 2 line-ups; it seemed like every 2nd week someone was complaining that their changes only got reflected in 1 of 2 line-ups. It's less commissioner/manager headache this way, although yes, it does remove a little bit of game management/matching of line-ups... ie, in a Monday night game trying to not to have the same receiver, as your opponent's quarterback if you know you'll likely be playing from behind (because the QB will likely outpoint the receiver).

313

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Dec 01, 2011, 20:24

Any thoughts on who might pick up McNabb?

314

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Thu, Dec 01, 2011, 21:51

Trash man? Junk collector?

315

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Thu, Dec 01, 2011, 21:53

BTW Djax has one catch in the first half and is actively avoiding all of his teammates. To the point of completely ignoring Michael Vick trying to talk directly to him. He may be out of philly before the year ends.

316

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Dec 01, 2011, 22:34

Oops --I think you meant Vince young...

This game is horrific -- even if we pull it out. Yeah, DJax body language says he would rather be anywhere else! What a loser.

317

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 19:36

Neeed to outscore Shortbus this week, doesn't look like it is going to happen. Looks like curtains on my season.

318

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 22:13

Assuming no negatives forthcoming, this will be my highest scoring week -- what coulda been...

319

Toral
ID: 010321615
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 22:18

Ah, Judy, we had the same players for the first few rounds-- suffered thru the same handicaps -- Rivers, Andre, Mathews, I am not sure if we duplicated others.

In football we can console ourselves by saying there are not enough iterations to determine who is good and bad. It's easy to say that for one year... but there are people who gave stayed up here for a while. Perhaps those of us who don't do so well might learn from them.

Meanwhile, Hoops AA last count needs coupla players. You can do well there.

Toral

320

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 22:44

Thanks toral, but I like college basketball, not the showme pros.

Will we meet in RIFC AAA again?

321

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Dec 05, 2011, 22:13

At halftime, it looks like -- again -- I picked the wrong QB... Sigh...

322

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Dec 06, 2011, 07:23

Just not my year
Had coulda won 13 this week!
Amazing that jets scored 34 points and Sanchez had only 10.7 fantasy points...
Sheesh

323

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Tue, Dec 06, 2011, 07:46

the top eight made the playoffs, no one with an inferior record came and snatched a point based playoff spot. Seems like we see that every year.

324

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Dec 06, 2011, 09:15

Playoff brackets have been seeded. Championship bracket seeding process is set forth in post 296.

The Consolation bracket is also set up. The 6 lower teams have been seeded. In the first round, the losing team in that bracket with the highest score will also advance to the second round. If that produces a rematch, then the matchups will be adjusted in the second round.

Waiver claim priorities have been adjusted at the start of the playoffs to reflect championship bracket seeding.

No team my add a QB, RB, or WR for the rest of the season.

Teams who are not still alive in the Championship bracket may not may any add/drops.

The last two limitations will not be automatically administered by the system. They will require manual intervention if there are violations.

325

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Dec 06, 2011, 09:35

Just remembered that I can preclude selected teams from the ability to make add/drops, so I've done that for the Consolation bracket teams. Only the QB/RB/WR limitation will need to be manually enforced.

326

ywk
ID: 053583
Wed, Dec 07, 2011, 02:13

Judy:

See you at AAA next year.

327

Judy
ID: 54203110
Wed, Dec 07, 2011, 07:44

Yup

Sad , isn't it. A basic free fall... Worst season ever in all three leagues I played in...

328

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Wed, Dec 07, 2011, 09:01

RE 326/327:

Same here, but I consider it a great indication of how on the ball a lot of the managers in this league are. In my 3 organized leagues, it's the only one I didn't make it in. Credit to the good competition here.

329

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Wed, Dec 07, 2011, 14:51

Just has to do with having a bad draft. Looking at IAC's draft, it was a horrible mess in hindsight. While some of the picks had obvious risk, you can't expect almost everyone to bust or be injured. There's really no coming back from that unless you manage to pick up some hot waiver wire players who produce the entire year.

330

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Thu, Dec 08, 2011, 09:42

Bazinga!

331

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Dec 08, 2011, 10:55

Uh -- what about injuries to so many key players??

Not to mention the luck of the schedule..

332

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Thu, Dec 08, 2011, 14:43

RE 329: Yep... can't wait to do a Recap! LOL

333

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Dec 08, 2011, 21:41

even in the conso's, T1T can't get a break; that twist to ben's ankle looked really ugly!

334

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 13:29

Simply amazing' how many ways the iggles can mess up!

335

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 14:27

Simply amazing' -- a lateral on the punt return..

Seriously????

Dumb luck to get it back...

336

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 14:30

Rivers v Sanchez -- Sanchez has 21 already -- first half -- doubt rivers will match it...guess who is on the bench??

Sanchez of course!!

337

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 15:12

Really glad Maclin isn't playing in the 2nd half, according to twitter. Probably be the typical dominance in regular season only to be ousted in the 1st round.

338

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 19:35

damn! Carson Palmer is ugly for 50 minutes and because the Packers are in conservation mode he gets a garbage time TD. now I need a stinker from Doug Baldwin or I'll lose in the first round.

looks like the top 2 seeds are out of it already. I hope this performance was enough to be invited back next year.

339

youngroman
ID: 56523304
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 19:38

and now Palmer throws his 4th interception of the day.

340

Judy
ID: 54203110
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 23:04

Demarco murray = broken ankle
Nice story while it lasted...

341

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Mon, Dec 12, 2011, 07:52

NFC East is horrible this year, Cowboys are who I thought they were, so are the Giants.

342

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Mon, Dec 12, 2011, 20:46

37 yard return by Baldwin to start the game. He's obviously not a fan of drama.

343

The Beezer
ID: 0944216
Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 06:40

Congrats Short Bus and good luck the rest of the way.

344

Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 09:16

I got a break in the seeding matchup this year. I had the 7th worst point total in the first playoff week, but managed to be matched against the team which produced the least points (by less than 2 pts).

If we had not voted to make a minor change in the playoff seeding this year, I'd be on the sidelines now.

345

Letter_J
ID: 21740118
Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 11:21

Re 343, thanks Beezer

I really thought I was going to be the one to make that post when Dez scored that TD on Sunday night. I knew then it would be tight...

346

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 12:11

Wow, a coupla close matches hopefully not to be overturned by stat corrections on Thursday!

347

SwinganaMiss
ID: 771116
Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 20:28

Guru, you are welcome! You are really rubbing it in aren't you?! In the blurb and here. Ouch! Beezer beat me in the quarters when I was the #1 seed last year in AAA by .52 points, so this one wasn't quite as painful, I guess. Sitting out the wrong LB, and Foster's stinker this week, did me in. Actually, I was watching the Bengals game and really thought that his fumble was an incomplete pass, but it held up in the replay challenge. That -2.6 points really hurts now. (I can't complain though, because you left lots of points on your bench also!)

Good luck the rest of the way!

348

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Thu, Dec 15, 2011, 22:57

Atlanta currently has 41 points and Gonzalez has a whopping 14 yards. Really. Can already see how this week is going to go.

349

SwinganaMiss
ID: 771116
Sat, Dec 17, 2011, 13:48

I knew it! Rotoworld agrees w/ me.

(Rotoworld) Arian Foster was held to 41 yards on 15 carries and 33 yards on four receptions against the Bengals in Week 14. Analysis: The Texans ended up losing 25 yards of field position on a pass to Foster that was ruled a fumble even though he never controlled it.

350

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Dec 19, 2011, 16:07

'bout time my team showed some life.... Oh what coulda been... Sigh... Expecting Antonio to get at least 0.11 for me tonight... Only need a k return.

351

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Tue, Dec 20, 2011, 16:21

Interestingly, the two teams that got off to the best first halves in the RIFC this year are now meeting in the final...Bonka continued his good performance in the second half, whereas the wheels fell off the "Bus", with me backing into the playoffs as an 8 seed.

Regardless, we are here now and I wish the best of luck my fellow veteran competitor Bonka. I hope both of our teams post great numbers...

James aka Letter J

352

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 21:34

Guru,
I mentioned to my wife that I was playing Guru for 3rd place this week. She was excited that I was playing against THE RotoGuru. I must talk about this site too often because she assumes you are a major internet celebrity. Good luck this week and remember that you are famous in the Russell household.

353

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 22:47

And we DO need to mention that the two regular season bottom teams (GHOSTWOOD and Taiwan One Tail) are fighting it out for the consolation championship -- which means 9th and 10th places in the tournament!!! A little bit of satisfaction for a season that did not meet expectations...

Unfortunately, T1T has big Ben as his only QB... Kinda unfair for a final matchup...

354

Judy
ID: 54203110
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 22:50

Hey I just noticed that each time you refresh the page, it spells Big Ben's name differently! Cool!

355

holt
ID: 108501712
Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 00:04

"I must talk about this site too often because she assumes you are a major internet celebrity. "

LOL - AWESOME

356

Guru
ID: 330592710
Sat, Dec 24, 2011, 10:22

My wife is not nearly as impressed with THE RotoGuru.

I may have only one active RB this weekend, and that's Thomas Jones, who I only picked up at the end of the regular season as a precaution. Felix Jones may play today, although it sounds like that is predicated on the results of the 1pm Giants/Jets game.

357

Letter_J
ID: 211572410
Sat, Dec 24, 2011, 11:57

Re 354, that is the strangest thing I have seen in a while...roeth{insert ending]

358

ywk
ID: 053583
Sun, Dec 25, 2011, 20:43

My season ends pretty much like the way it did before the playoff began. Could not find any word other than "awful" when it comes to summarizing 2011.

359

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Dec 26, 2011, 21:31

Ywk -- look at it this way -- the only way to go is UP!

360

Judy
ID: 54203110
Mon, Dec 26, 2011, 23:47

How many TFL does Lofton have??? Will there be garbage catches for roddy?

361

Judy
ID: 54203110
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 07:41

Wow -- now THAT was close.
Congrats BoNKA.

362

I_AM_CANADIAN
Sustainer
ID: 01361448
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 09:15

Congrats Bonka!

363

TD
Leader
ID: 036331011
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 10:04

Congrats on winning the RIFC championship Bonka!

364

Letter_J
ID: 479372510
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 12:46

Well, I could not have asked to post much better than 158...congrats Bonka.

365

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 12:56

Congrats Bonka! With a score this close, stat corrections could come into play...

366

Bonka
Sustainer
ID: 019742310
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 14:51

Thanks. I'd prefer there to be no change from stat corrections even if I lost by a point. I do think Lofton actually loses .5 TFL based on the gamebook since I checked it last night before they put the TFL on MFL. Have to wait until Thursday before anyone can celebrate.

Either way, a close high scoring championship is the way it should end!

367

russelldl
ID: 16544922
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 15:34

Congrats

368

OneTail
ID: 52822284
Thu, Dec 29, 2011, 05:23

I'd like to say thanks to you all for the past fantasy football season.

369

Electroman
Donor
ID: 010833614
Thu, Dec 29, 2011, 18:22

Ever since I had a close win reveresed by a stat change, I get nervous when I have close games.

Congrats once again, and I second what OneTail said in thanking everyone for the year, and Guru for the work.

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