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Subject: 2010 Poli Football

Posted by: Tree - [248472317] Sun, Jun 27, 2010, 09:01

invites to re-join the league were sent out.

if you didn't get one and you're playing, please post so here.

if you played last year and you're not returning, please post that here as well.

thanks.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 07:54

here's the list of people who have joined so far:

Astade
Baldwin
B7
Tree
MBJ
Boikin
Taxman
Punk
Wiggs

missing:
Bili
PV
Clyde

are you three missing folks playing?

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 08:37

I'm in. Leaving to drive to California today, will register when I get back next week.

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 09:16

yeah

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 09:52

i'll ask clyde tonight.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 10:06

I thought the consensus was to get rid of these two divisions.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 10:28

i have no problem doing that. is that the consensus?

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 21:47

I would prefer not having divisions and keep all teams in the same pool.

Vince Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 22:57

Divisions screwed up the schedule, and we didn't get to play against every team.

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Wed, Jul 07, 2010, 23:51

I don't like the divisions

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Jul 08, 2010, 10:14

3 against. good enough for me....

i'll switch it up today.

also, there are numerous options for trade deadlines. i gotta see how they match up for our weekly schedules, but considering the regular season schedule is through week 13 (i think), about what week is good for a trade deadline?

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Sun, Jul 11, 2010, 23:07

Make me a 4th against 2 division set up.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 08, 2010, 23:36

Bili - is clyde in?

we probably need to get moving a bit on this thing...

wiggs
ID: 356532011
Tue, Aug 10, 2010, 12:14

I dont know when we plan on starting this draft, but I am running out of days. I will be away from Aug. 25- sept 4. If we dont get started soon I might have to remove myself from the league because I will not be able to draft.

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Tue, Aug 10, 2010, 12:59

Clyde is in.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 10, 2010, 13:13

alright. if he hasn't signed up, let's get him signed up.

and man Wiggs, you're leaving during prime draft season for football! lol

wiggs
ID: 356532011
Tue, Aug 10, 2010, 13:43

I know- its the absolute worst time- but it is when summer school break is. If we can get it started I am willing to leave a queue, but I dont want to leave a 200+ player queue.

Coach Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 09:20

When are keepers due? When does the draft start?

Boldwin
ID: 4070134
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 10:02

Just do a cell phone draft. Problem solved.

wiggs
ID: 356532011
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 13:55

Boldwin- that would be great if there was cell service in the middle of the atlantic ocean, but I dont think there is.

Coach Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 14:36

I have 4000 rollover minutes. Every month, I get 400 more, and then I have 400 that expire. I always seem to have 4000 minutes.

Boldwin
ID: 257491318
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 19:54

So just what communication is there on a cruise ship?

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 20:35

i'd be surprised if cruise ships these days don't have internet - i mean, airplanes have them, so why not ships?

anyway to check on this Wiggs?

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 20:44

They have internet- but it is 2.99 a minute. Not really interested in spending that kind of money.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 20:57

wow. yea, i don't think anyone here would expect that. that's nuts!

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 21:12

wiggs, if there is any way I can help out lemme know.

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Fri, Aug 13, 2010, 21:48

Thanks PD- I will keep you informed. Hopefully we can get a couple rounds in to make it easier.

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Sat, Aug 14, 2010, 01:06

Yet another reason not to go on a cruise.

Do they have roulette? Red, you draft. Black, you eat in your cabin.

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Sat, Aug 14, 2010, 20:23

lol- well said.

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Sat, Aug 14, 2010, 20:29

wiggs, I can help you out too if need be. just let me know.

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Sun, Aug 15, 2010, 23:44

Farn- thanks- I am sure I will take u up on that offer. I will email you.

Boldwin
ID: 577331613
Mon, Aug 16, 2010, 14:34

Just completed my first draft of the season. Three minutes allowed, over in two hours. I still like our way of doing it. Getting the early research and experience gut checking was a nice warm-up for the real thing.

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Mon, Aug 16, 2010, 20:43

wiggs, if you emailed me I didn't get it.

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Mon, Aug 16, 2010, 21:15

I didnt email you yet- I have another week before I leave. I am hoping to get some picks in before I leave.

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Mon, Aug 16, 2010, 21:28

When are keepers declared?

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 16, 2010, 23:20

i hate to make keepers due so early, but with Wiggs leaving on August 25, i feel that time is short.

anyone opposed to making them due Saturday morning, August 21, at 10 am eastern time? that's this upcoming saturday.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 16, 2010, 23:21

i'm looking to make some trades..

available players:
Drew Brees
Vernon Davis
Hines Ward
Joe Flacco
Jerome Hightower
Terrell Owens
Marion Barber
Laurence Maroney

Building 7
ID: 229152116
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 09:35

There's 11 games on Sat night. In case anybody gets injured. But, we need to get moving.

I can trade a good QB for a good RB. I have Rodgers and Schaub. If anyone is interested.

boikin
ID: 532592112
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 09:51

B7 I have some players if you are interest:

Donnie Avery (StL - WR)
Antonio Bryant (Cin - WR)
Kevin Faulk (NE - RB)
Anthony Gonzalez (Ind - WR)
Jacoby Jones (Hou - WR)
Eli Manning (NYG - QB)
Willis McGahee (Bal - RB)
Kyle Orton (Den - QB)
Kevin Smith (Det - RB)
Michael Turner (Atl - RB)
Kellen Winslow (TB - TE)

boikin
ID: 532592112
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 09:55

email address if anyone wants to make offers

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 10:52

we'll post keepers on Saturday morning as mentioned above. BILI - please let Clyde know.

we'll start the draft monday morning at 9 am eastern.

and, for the first TWO DAYS, we're gonna go with a four hour clock from 9 am until midnight eastern.

i want to do this so Wiggs can get some picks in. we'll relax the clock on Wednesday morning at 9 am.

draft order is:
Boikin
Clyde
Punk
MBJ
Bili
Tax
Baldwin
Pancho
B7
Astade
Wiggs
Tree

Coach Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 11:29

You should start the draft on Sunday, if you want to let wiggs get some picks in. Or, if you have to start it on Monday, declare keepers on Sunday for the reasons mentioned in #37.

wiggs
ID: 356532011
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 11:34

I appreciate you making it so I can get some picks in.

boikin
ID: 532592112
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 12:01

what are the keepers rules again? sorry i have forgotten and i am being lazy.

Coach Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 12:12

I think we keep 4 offensive players and 2 defensive players.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 12:32

B7 - the reason i'm starting monday instead of sunday is to give people a chance to change their keepers for saturday night injuries.

additionally, i need a little time to put the keepers in the draft thread, etc etc.

this marks the third year in a row i don't want to be commish, but no one else will step up and take over.

Coach Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Aug 17, 2010, 14:06

I'll do it. I didn't know you didn't want to.

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Wed, Aug 18, 2010, 17:17

subject to change after w/e games

Moss.... New Eng
Romo...America's Team
Rice Balt
A Peterson Vikes

Antoine Bethra ..Ind
Jonathan Vilma NO

boikin
ID: 532592112
Fri, Aug 20, 2010, 11:23

Do we give up draft picks from the end or from the beginning for each player kept?

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Fri, Aug 20, 2010, 11:25

Neither. You have to keep 4+2.

boikin
ID: 532592112
Fri, Aug 20, 2010, 11:36

ok here are my tentative keepers:

Eli Manning (NYG - QB)
Michael Turner (Atl - RB)
Reggie Wayne (Ind - WR)
Beanie Wells (Ari - RB)

Tyvon Branch (Oak - S,CB)
D.J. Williams (Den - LB)

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Fri, Aug 20, 2010, 13:55

Rodgers, QB, GB
R. Brown, RB, MIA
Clark, TE, IND
Welker, WR, NE

Willis, LB, SF
Posluszny, LB Buf

For trade:

Schaub,
A. Foster
Cribbs,
B. Jacobs
Breaston
Royal,
L Washington,

Harrison, LB pitt

Boldwin
ID: 117152019
Fri, Aug 20, 2010, 20:27

Chris Johnson (Ten - RB)
Anquan Boldin (Bal - WR)
Marques Colston (NO - WR)
Dwayne Bowe (KC - WR)

London Fletcher (Was - LB)
Lance Briggs (Chi - LB)

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Fri, Aug 20, 2010, 22:34

Keeping

Andre Johnson WR Hou
Brandon Marshall WR Mia
Steve Smith WR NYG
Ricky Williams RB Mia

DeMarcus Ware LB Dal
Kirk Morrison LB Jax

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 03:57

Addai
Mendenhall
Pierre Thomas
Crabtree

Beason
Goldson

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 08:50

Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions
Roddy White, WR, Falcons
Cedric Benson, Bengals
Matt Forte, RB, Bears

Barrett Rudd, LB, Buccaneers
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 09:25

Maurice Jones-Drew (Jac - RB)
Drew Brees (NO - QB)
Miles Austin (Dal - WR)
Vernon Davis (SF - TE)

Bernard Pollard (Hou - S)
Clint Session (Ind - LB)

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 09:25

Larry Fitzgerald WR Cards
Frank Gore RB Niners
Antonio Gates TE Chargers
Philip Rivers QB Chargers

Karlos Dansby LB Fins
James Laurinaitis LB Rams

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 11:39

Jamaal Charles (KC - RB)
Steve Smith (Car - WR)
Knowshon Moreno (Den - RB)
Brett Favre (Min - QB)

David Harris (NYJ - LB)
Ray Lewis (Bal - LB)

clyde
ID: 4477280
Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 12:11

Keepers:
Tom Brady QB NE
Chad Ochocinco WR Cincy
Stephen Jackson RB StL
LeSean McCoy RB Philly

Troy Paulomaulu S Pitt
Terrell Suggs LB Balt

astade
ID: 118611
Sat, Aug 21, 2010, 15:41

keepers:

Ryan Grant (GB - RB)
Peyton Manning (Ind - QB)
DeAngelo Williams (Car - RB)
Greg Jennings (GB - WR)

Mike Peterson (Atl - LB)
Keith Brooking (Dal - LB)

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Sun, Aug 22, 2010, 16:47

Are all keepers in now?

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 22, 2010, 16:54

yea..i'm actually setting up the draft thread right now...

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 00:06

feel free to start the draft anytime.

for the record, there is a clock starting in the morning:

and, for the first TWO DAYS, we're gonna go with a four hour clock from 9 am until midnight eastern.

the clock will relax wednesday.

also - Wiggs - have you made any sort of arrangements for someone picking in your absence, or any other solution?

let's do this!

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 08:26

Farn said he would help me out- I will let him know whats up before I leave. I am hoping I can get a couple picks in before that.

Thanks again for getting this going for me.

boikin
ID: 532592112
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 09:15

Should I just put my pick here?

boikin
ID: 532592112
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 09:21

sorry for taking so long I thought the draft started this morning. pick posted

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 10:06

if my turn comes up i can be texted at 859-five82-7one7two. i'll have a q with me.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 11:27

i am worried that Clyde - because he's not a frequent member of these boards - isn't going to be active...bili - can you keep him alert? is that possible...

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 11:31

I'll text him.

He's at work with internet access, and I talked to him last night.

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 11:33

You do realize the first pick went in at 6am pacific, right?

I understand about wiggs, but if you start skipping peoples first round picks in the middle of the night, this league will be a sham.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 11:35

bili - that's not at all what i was suggesting.

i was being pre-emptive, that's all. i'd rather nip it in the bud now, then have 8 hours go by.

clyde
ID: 3964018
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 13:15

Pick is posted. I've got Iphone (acutally got it this time last year so that I could keep up with this draft). So if Cam can alert me with a text I can keep-up no problem.

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 13:25

Will pick in about 30 mins

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 14:14

FYI I have Astade's 1st round pick who I traded Peyton for.

astade
ID: 20521919
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 14:28

ahhhh....I totally forgot about that.

Okay, I'm looking to trade up for a first round pick. Targeting a specific player so it may have to be conditional on him being available.

Shoot me an email.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 14:40

What do you have to trade. One of your keepers?

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 14:42

crap. i should have included trades in the draft thread. we should start a transactions thread for football like we do for baseball..of course, we may have one..but..ugh...lol

astade
ID: 20521919
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 14:47

RE 77:
keepers, draft picks, cars.... you name it.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 15:27

What kind of car are you talking about?

We'll have to wait for my turn to see if your guy is there.

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 18:40

I am heading out to dinner now- I will have my sheets with me if someone can text me if my pick comes up.

six o seven six two four eight six seven six.

Thanks
wiggs

Boldwin
ID: 17222319
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:23

Very tuff pick and I'm not sure I like it.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:32

That's good because he's boiken's keeper #50

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:34

i don't like it either.

not only was he listed in the keepers, HE WAS USED AS *THE* EXAMPLE OF A SUGGESTION AS HOW TO SEARCH FOR KEEPERS.

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:35

So do I need to delete my pick, or is Baldwin now after me?

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:41

your pick is up, and your pick is good. it would be unfair to you that his mistake cost you a player you wanted.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:42

I wouldn't delete it. I'll wait for Boldwin to pick someone else, though.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:45

hopefully he'll come back soon. i'm laughing and shaking my head at this one, because it was the example. lol

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 20:50

OK, see ya over at the 101 draft.

Boldwin
ID: 17222319
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 21:00

Ack...will repick. After cntrl'f'n the whole of the keepers in order somehow that one snuck in amongst the linebackers I guess and hid.

Boldwin
ID: 17222319
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 21:28

Actually when I went back and looked at the browser I had Wells in the cntrl'f box and it was red as a negative. Sometimes it doesn't work. So it had both failed as a cntrl'f and failed to get included as I manually marked off the keeper list against my cheat sheet. It happens, not twice usually.

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 21:40

12 hours in, and we're not even done with one round?

can we please try and really put some hustle in our steps?

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 21:40

great pick b7 - i can't believe he lasted this long.

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 21:43

Tree I am here so as soon and the next pick goes you and I will push through 2 more.

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 22:11

Biliruben trades: 1st pick (1.10 from the Peyton Manning trade) + his 5th rd pick (5.05)

Astade trades: 2.10 and 3.10

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 22:16

so i guess that means you're up Astade.

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 22:21

Confirmed

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 22:23

nice... barber and jones back to back. I wonder who the got the better end of that?

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 22:24

i didnt know what way to go, but i have barber in other drafts so i went this way

100

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 23, 2010, 22:28

yea, i wonder when the last time two RBs from the same team went back-to-back....if ever!

101

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 00:18

Not a productive day for the poli draft. I hope people will be a bit more responsible about checking in or notifying another manager when they are up. E-mail notice is one of several benefits of kafenatid that I am missing.

my phone number is 5one2 8zero1 66zero5

102

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 00:28

i have always been baffled by the fact that people are in the middle of a draft, yet don't pay attention to it....

the fact that we don't use kafenatid is absurd.

103

Boldwin
ID: 17222319
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 01:45

Am I the only one who forgets if this is snake or not? I could look back to last year but I'm too lazy. And tired at this hour, but mainly lazy. I seem to recall it's not a snake because we didn't want to even out the distribution of talent but rather give a real advantage to the early draft position. Either way, I'm prolly not the only one who forgets and we need to specify this.

104

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 01:49

Non-snake.

This was because it's a keeper league, and the winners get a handicap by going last every round.

Boikin's up. I have Clyde's pick (and have had it for 4 hours or so), but Clyde will probably be up before me.

In the future, better to let the West-coasters get their picks out of the way in the PM though, if you want to get an early start.

105

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 08:31

I think part of the problem here is that when you give people 4 hours, they often take 4 hours, especially with an early draft when they aren't yet prepared.

No clock might have been quicker.

106

clyde
ID: 4477280
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 08:34

Westcoast is up & ready to draft ;)

107

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 08:39

Will need a text.

108

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 09:16

go west coast!!! lol love it

109

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 10:12

Oh no! Now I have guilt!

For what it's worth, I would have taken Rice too, Astade. Bad timing.

110

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 10:34

Happy belated b-day, bili. Mine's today and some buds are forcing me to golf, but have cell. 801 608-0275. Text or call for my pick.

111

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 10:35

happy bday to you. Mine was a week ago- the 17th

112

Astade
ID: 38542218
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 11:50

Lol rice is going to miss the first half of the season. I was
okay with him being doubtful for Week 1.... This is
unfortunate.

113

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 12:02

Thanks!

I had no whiff of injury, so you were ahead of me.

114

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 12:12

I'm headed to work for the next 10 hours and have my list. Tree not sure if you still have my number or not, but I PM'ed it to you on FB.

115

Boldwin
ID: 17222319
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 12:18

I strongly considered Rice but...

1) felt he was too much a creation of Favre

2) I like Harvin too much to believe Rice has a lock on #1 receiver.

3) don't like Rice after the Favre fat lady sings which could be any day now...tho granted that is a solid team even without him.

That sure was a well hidden problem yesterday. I had no clue he'd miss more than a game or two.

116

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 13:35

boikin - you're up!

117

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 15:21

I will be back in 3-4 hours

118

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 15:27

anyone have any other way to contact boikin aside from email?

119

boikin
ID: 532592112
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 15:47

sorry I was at lunch you guys went through some picks pretty fast while I was out.

120

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 15:55

Just an FYI to you guys. I will be around the rest of today, all of tomorrow, and half day on thursday, then we set sail. I have made arrangements with farn to draft for me while I am away.

Tomorrow I will be leaving home around 2 pm and driving to Baltimore, where I will be spending the night. I will have my cell phone with me there, so if someone could text me when it is my pick and who has been taken I would appreciate it. my number is in the thread above.

Thanks
wiggs

121

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 18:51

hey folks - i'm gonna be out for a few hours...please email me if i come up - my phone will get it...

123

Boldwin
ID: 13732419
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 20:07

Wow, this thing bogs down and races in ways I haven't got figured out yet.

124

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 20:50

Well look at the time gaps. It ain't that hard to figure out. The first round is spotty, as people were just getting up to speed, but since then you and Boikin aren't paying attention as closely as the rest of us.

125

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 23:12

i hate you bili.

126

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 23:33

i text tax

127

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:13

I am going to be going to bed shortly- is anyone around to take a queue for this round?

128

Tree
ID: 248472317
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:17

i'm probably going to bed pretty soon, but just in case if you wanna send it...

129

Boldwin
ID: 127192423
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:19

I'm here, don't give up.

130

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:28

Iwill be up for about another hour- then I will send it.

131

Tree
ID: 248472317
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:32

i'm about to crash out...anyone want me queue in case it gets back to me tonight?

132

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:34

If you want to give it to me feel free and if I crash I will pass them both on. Its up to you

133

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:34

text if you want. I will tell you who i am planning on taking if that will help you decide

134

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 00:51

boldwin- whats your email- i will send you my queue before I go to bed

135

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 01:47

ok- going to bed - tree if you get up before me feel free to use that queue I sent you.

136

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 02:17

okay, I have to retire to bed. can't wait any longer.... Tree, I sent you a 2 man queue. Thank you.

137

Boldwin
ID: 127192423
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 05:42

815-two2four-4two2zero

138

boikin
ID: 532592112
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 09:39

I am going to be out today who is going to be around so I can send them my queue?

139

Tree
ID: 248472317
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 09:42

send it here...i will be around a computer most of the day.

please let me know for how many rounds this queue will be for, and if there is any other way to contact you (text message?) please include that in the email...

140

boikin
ID: 532592112
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 09:56

Queue sent, i think it is 20 long hopefully that gets me through the next 2 rounds, if it last longer the better.

141

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 11:37

AstAdes up

142

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 12:06

Leaving for most of the day. Have extensive cheat sheet on hand, and contact # in 110.

143

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 14:55

Tree...I sent you a two man queue for round 5

I am going shooting and only can be reached by cell...text will not work (I can't hear it). That would be if I come up in round 6 before I get back @ 7 CST

144

astade
ID: 20521919
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 15:21

sorry for the delay. these traded picks are really screwing with me. i'll pay more attention.

145

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 17:25

I texted Wiggs. When I hear back I'll post a pick for him.

146

clyde
ID: 4477280
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 19:47

Anybody got s Que for Boikin?

147

boikin on a phone
ID: 107122420
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 19:53

I sent tree my q this morning. I will see if I access my email to resend it. I only have limited internet.

148

tree on the evo
ID: 4251457
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 20:54

Crap....I'm juggling too many
queues....hard for me to compare it to
picks already made since im not
home...who cab I forward it to?

149

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 21:03

I'm here.

150

clyde
ID: 4477280
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 21:07

I think Boikin wants a SeAhawk any Seahawk

151

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 21:15

did we find a queue for boiken?

I hope we get two, maybe three if we pay attention, more rounds in before wiggs is off. Wow is everybody so spread out that we couldn't find Astade today. 5 hours is 2/3rds of a round.

tree..thanks for taking/picking my queue today

152

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 21:16

here too.

153

clyde
ID: 4477280
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 21:16

For boikin:

Russell Okung OT Seattle Seahawks ;-)

154

wiggs
ID: 2679223
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 21:17

I definitely appreciate everyone trying to get lots of picks in so I can draft.

155

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 21:21

It looks like you got a good start on your offense. Farn will have to take care of the defense and kicking game and picking some subs. Have a good time on your trip.

156

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 23:37

Thanks for the text message I was up. Wish I had the text sooner..keep the pressure up.

157

Boldwin
ID: 477542520
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 23:45

Expect PV's soon as he's been called and he answered.

158

wiggs
ID: 247362516
Wed, Aug 25, 2010, 23:52

I will be up for a bit. Please text if I come
up. I will send my queue if any one will
be up

159

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 00:18

Text message sent, wiggs!

Tree you are on deck.

160

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 00:34

pick made for Wiggs

I'm heading to bed. If somehow he comes up again overnight I'll be online by 10am est. He has cell service until tomorrow afternoon. And you can email me anytime at farney (at) gmail

161

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 02:02

wow. a whole round in a few hours. just got back in.

lemme catch up, and then i'll pick...

162

Boldwin
ID: 477542520
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 08:13

For the record there are 16 rounds in this draft in case you were wondering when to hit the defensive players.

163

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 09:20

or, it should be noted, there is no requirement you draft defensive players - or any position of that matter. you could draft 16 QBs if you wanted.

164

Boldwin
ID: 477542520
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 10:33

Punk didn't happen to leave you a queue on facebook, Tree?

165

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 10:48

txting him.

166

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 13:30

frustrating. i texted him at 9:45 central time. he responded immediately, asking who got picked since his last pick.

nothing since. but in 30 minutes it'll be 4+ hours he's been on the clock, sooooo....

167

wiggs
ID: 247362516
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 13:39

I am on the boat now. Farn is all set for
my pickers. Thanks to all

168

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 13:47

ok Wiggs - enjoy the trip!

169

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 14:06

Have fun, Wiggs!

Texted MBJ.

170

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 14:07

DeMeco Ryans was glorious the rookie year I found him. Too much defensive talent around him has spoiled his fantasy value since those lofty days.

171

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 14:10

Anyone expediting this? Calling Taxman?

172

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 14:12

emailed him...

173

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 14:23

I just sent you a one man queue, Tree. If Taxman takes him it's gonna be a wait. The other guy on my shortlist was just taken. Gonna lay down and here's hoping I don't entirely crash.

174

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 16:43

I emailed B7...no idea if that is the best way to reach him.

175

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 17:27

just to be safe, the roster spots for this league are:

QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, Flex, TE, K, DB, DB, DL, LB, LB, and 5 Bench spots?

176

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 17:34

6 bench and flex is is wr or rb only.

177

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 18:49

I am officially going into a lower gear on this draft.

If you email me, I'll probably respond pretty quickly (email on my phone), but I am not going to be always actively lurking.

Again, email works fine in contacting me and I have some semblance of a list.

178

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 18:56

ugh.

that's the problem.

EVERYONE IN THIS DRAFT KNOWS WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A DRAFT.

so it is that tough to check in on a fairly steady basis???

this draft is always among the longest and most challenging draft because no one seems to care.

we could seriously bang this thing out in 2, 3 days tops, if people would actually pay attention.

179

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 19:21

We should be ahead of schedule

We hauled ass and made a buch of picks before wiggs left

opening day is two weeks away

We should be able to slow down a little

180

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 19:38

I'm with Tree. My time is important to me and mine and wasting it for a draft over two days makes far more sense than wasting it over 10 days. The 1 hour delays aren't near as insulting as the 5 hour delays.

How hard is it?? Can't we be polite enough to each other to leave a contact phone/text number?

181

Tree
ID: 248472317
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 19:55

i've got boikin's queue. gonna give him about 15 minutes to see if he's around to make a pick, then i'll pick for him...

182

clyde
ID: 4477280
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 20:38

I will make pick shortly

183

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 22:42

who is taking queues tonight...I have an early morning gig

184

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 22:50

Here all night, Tax.

185

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 22:57

Pauncho..I'll e-mail you through the poli football site. Go Daddy is no bueno for 2nd night in a row

186

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 23:02

nevermind..billi beat Go Daddy's server..pick made..but thanx for the offer

187

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 23:06

Present but not particularly ready for this pick.

188

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Thu, Aug 26, 2010, 23:52

Here!

189

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 00:08

Trade announcement:

Building 7 trades 8.09 and 14.09 for 9.07 and 10.07 from Boldwin

190

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 00:08

Trade announcement: B7 gets Boldwin's 9.07 and 10.07 for B7's 8.09 and 14.09.

191

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 00:11

I really really did not want to be dipping into the bottom half of the quarterback barrel this year. I paid a pretty penny for it too. Got shut out of virtually all my sleepers just to avoid it.

192

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 00:21

Is it a bad sign when you hate every pick you make as you make it and you stare at the "post now" button for a few minutes before clicking?

Wiggs, you had a great vacation (I pray). Please take a deep breath and don't hate me for making awful picks.

193

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 01:37

Tree, it's been an hour since you've been up...

ugh.

that's the problem.

EVERYONE IN THIS DRAFT KNOWS WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A DRAFT.

so it is that tough to check in on a fairly steady basis???

this draft is always among the longest and most challenging draft because no one seems to care.

we could seriously bang this thing out in 2, 3 days tops, if people would actually pay attention.

and to quote Taxman, in the event you were busy/ asleep ...

How hard is it?? Can't Tree be polite enough to leave a contact phone/text number?

Totally, kidding btw, since I think we have plenty of time to finish this. As an FYI, I have 5hrs of meetings tomorrow, but I'll try to construct a queue close to my pick and hand it off to a few of you. Have a great night!

194

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 01:44

you can send it here.

and lol - the last pick was after midnight. i'll be picking momentarily, but i'm going to wait until morning to use Barilko's queue. i think he should get some picks for himself...

195

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 01:51

Thanks Tree! I'll save it as a draft in the interim so I can refine my queue as subsequent picks are made.

196

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 02:07

I really really did not want to be dipping into the bottom half of the quarterback barrel this year. I paid a pretty penny for it too. Got shut out of virtually all my sleepers just to avoid it.

maybe i missed something here.

you drafted Matt Schaub, a potential top 5 and certain top 8 QB with your first pick of the draft...

then you drafted an interesting bunch of mid- and lower-tier RBs and WRs...

*then* you drafted Matt Cassell - 20th in ADP as your back up.

AND THEN you traded your 9th and 10th round pick so you could get the 18th ADP QB as your THIRD QB??!?!

um....you traded up to draft the 18th and 20th ranked QBs in terms of ADP?

why not take Henne with that first pick instead of Cassell, and hold onto your draft picks?? that third QB - a fairly lower tier one that you said you didn't want to begin with - would likely have been available on the waiver wire....

i don't get that trade at all...

197

Astade
ID: 38542218
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 02:10

Maybe it was a 'political' move?

198

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 02:44

Henne is not gonna be that bad with a solid O-line, Brandon Marshall added to an already solid receiving corp and a solid running game to take pressure off the passing and a system that is not unduly run heavy.

If eleven other managers felt like you about him, I'd be amazed. I cannot believe he was gonna be available on the WW.

Schaub has a long history of getting injured and not finishing seasons but he's a top five QB if he stays healthy.

Cassel, I like his talent, I like his receivers, I'm really excited about the way they will use Dexter McCluster...three good running backs that are all good receivers, we'll see if the o-line is improved. I expect a bounceback from Cassel. But with Cassel's O-line I still didn't have a guarantee of avoiding a cellar-dwelling QB if Schaub got injured.

I really expected McNabb to drop for me and I would have been happy with two QB's.

Then again I drafted Donald Brown when McNabb got stolen out from in front of me the round I expected to take him.

See me for a trade for Donald Brown before the next draft when Addai takes a Free Agency walk. It's gonna suck to own Vincent Jackson the first half, but he was a long term keeper target of mine and I got him cheaply.

I expect Leon Washington to dominate the competition in Seattle for #1 back and he's had eye-popping skills whenever he was healthy. I you-tube these guys and I've wanted Washington for several years because of what I saw there.

And lastly I was at the point where I was very comfortable with my team other than needing a bye-week TE so I could afford to sit out a few rounds at this point.

199

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 02:47

i guess what i'm asking is - you already had two QBs. why did you trade away your next two rounds of draft picks for a THIRD qb?

you can only play one at a time...

(as an aside, i'll be amazed if Jackson plays at all this season. that's an entire roster spot wasted all season if you're viewing him as a keeper...)

200

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 02:54

Did you know that Boldin is the NFL's all-time career leader in yards per reception, and Vincent Jackson is the NFL's leader in yards per target over the last five years and that Chris Johnson is Chris Johnson?

And I'm still gonna struggle this year maybe because I missed so many sleepers and that second RB well could come up dry, but the keeper list is coming along.

201

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 02:57

Re:#199

Between Schaub's injury record and Cassel's o-line I still didn't have a guarantee of a top tenish QB when the playoffs roll around.

202

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 03:09

The way I really saw it going down in my head when I picked Gonzalez, was that Portis would last till the next round or maybe Hardesty. While Portis isn't his old self, McNabb will surely have a ball working with him as a checkdown.

I felt it was a touch too early to reach for Portis in mid-round four.

203

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 03:13

(as an aside, i'll be amazed if Jackson plays at all this season. that's an entire roster spot wasted all season if you're viewing him as a keeper...)

I do believe SD will punish him by making sure he misses 6 games instead of 3, but someone wants him bad enuff.

204

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 04:01

BTW I predict that Addai walks and is allowed to walk away in free agency next year and that IND is going to want to take a good look at what they have in Donald Brown before they do that. Not saying he replaces him this year, but Brown gets significantly more carries.

205

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 09:34

Between Schaub's injury record and Cassel's o-line I still didn't have a guarantee of a top tenish QB when the playoffs roll around.

while i agree Henne has top 12 potential, i'd be amazed if Cassell finishes in the top 20. that's what has me shaking my head. the guy isn't even be drafted in 40 percent of drafts.

Did you know that Boldin is the NFL's all-time career leader in yards per reception

not sure where you got that tidbit. he's not even close. heck, he's not even in the top 50 of ACTIVE players. some of the active luminaries ahead of him include Andre Davis, Lee Evans, Bernard Berrian, Justin Gage, Devin Hester, Brian Finneran, Ted Ginn, and Steve Breaston.

with a 12.8 YPC, he almost certainly doesn't even rank in the top 300 of all-time, much less be #1 (which, incidently, has a top 5 filled withe the legendary Warren Wells, Ken Kavanaugh, Homer Jones, Mal Kutner, and Buddy Dial).

Vincent Jackson is the NFL's leader in yards per target over the last five years

maybe so. he's never had 70 catches in a season. he'll be super lucky to have 50 this season. doesn't make for promising fantasy prospects.

206

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 09:51

Clyde- great pick there with Edelman. i was torn between him and McCluster at my last pick, and was hoping he'd stick around a few more rounds.

he's gonna be some super value at this point.

207

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 10:04

guys, I'm going to be out of computer range for a good share of the day. If wiggs pick comes just email me and I can pick within about 10 minutes via the blackberry.

farney (at) gmail

208

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 10:56

not sure where you got that tidbit. he's not even close

Rotowire magazine draft guide. Page 69 for both players.

209

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 11:02

I would have agreed with that Edelman comment except Welker is back from the fantasy dead. NE is great at finding a role for a whole lotta receivers so we'll see.

210

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 15:49

I take we are on an unscheduled hold for the entire day?? I'm outa range until 7'ish EST

211

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 16:59

well, that rotowire guide is WAY wrong then. laughable so. lol

as for Edelman, they'll find a way to play him.

an as for our hold, i just texted punk. i've been out of the house all day, but i figured, since we're having a draft and all...

ugh....broken record...

212

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 17:03

Just walked in the Door and got the text from Tree. Had no clue i've been up since I was at work since 5:30 this morning.

213

Boldwin
ID: 317392611
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 17:12

I've seen Henne and Cassel flip-flopped in reverse order of ranking in half a dozen other draft magazines.

Rotowire has Cassel at 15 and Henne at 21.

WCOFF [my personal favorite] has Cassel at 18, Henne at 20.

But you expect Cassel on the WW.

214

Tree
ID: 248472317
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 17:38

you're looking at pre-season rankings. things that were done months and months ago.

while they're important in helping with a draft, they shouldn't be an end-all, be-all. at this point, ADP is important too.

Generally speaking, Henne is being picked about 55 spots earlier than Cassel. He's being taken in about 89% of all drafts, while Cassel is only being taken in 64% or so.

That means Cassel will be on the waiver wire more often.

Do i think Cassel would have been drafted in this league? yea, probably. do i think he would have been dropped after the starting QB's bye week happened? yea, quite possibly.

would i have traded what you did to move up to get a THIRD QB? never.

215

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 19:33

I guess the good news is wiggs should be able to make his last 4 or 5 picks at this pace. :)

216

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Fri, Aug 27, 2010, 23:06

That about wraps it up for me.

I am unwilling to go through another poli draft. I am confident that neither of the poli leagues will ever impose a reasonable time requirement for making picks. I kept thinking I would develop tolerance for those managers who year after year disapear for hours at a time. I was wrong.

For that reason, this is my final season in poli football and poli baseball. I still have many in the poli leagues whom I consider friends. I don't want to lose those relationships over my feelings for a select few whose mothers were unable to permanently convey "manners" or respect of others.

By giving notice now, you have a year to find a replacement for me in both poli leagues or to make the next pick, which ever seems more relevant.

217

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 00:29

Taxman, I'm sorry that I am one of the contributors to your frustration regarding timeliness. I have a job that at times takes me away from a computer for hours at a time (being on the west coast doesn't help either). I take solace knowing that we have plenty of time to finish the draft and 2-3hr breaks in the draft can actually give everyone a breather to catch up on the goings on.

Since I've only been in this league for 1 year, perhaps I have missed previous discussions. We started on Monday and have cleared ~2 rounds per day. What exactly is your vision? Did you desire a live draft that wraps up over the course of 3-4hrs?

I feel bad for Wiggs since his schedule and our draft start date meant he couldn't be around. I appreciate his willing to go with the flow.

If your feelings are so strong, do you think it better to give your team to a new manager in the middle of the draft so they have some control over this year? Or do you still want to play it out?... your last statement seemed a bit cryptic.

218

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 09:36

i think his last statement was to imply that this draft takes so long, we may not finish until next season.

i hate to see you go Tax. in both leagues. you're a valuable player and an asset, but i totally feel your frustration. i've been on that edge myself this football season - it just takes too long for this draft, and the fun gets sucked out of it.

the unwillingness for this league to switch to kafenatid-only, is baffling. hell, at this point, Yahoo even allows for you to designate keepers before a live draft, so going towards that would be something to consider.

but our current system has to change, and if an owner leaving because of it isn't an indicator, i don't know what is.

219

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 10:52

Taxman- in the very first round of this draft you took 3 hours to make a pick. Your last pick took 2 hours. With all due respect, who are you bitching at?

220

clyde
ID: 397332810
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 11:33

I am on the clock, will make my pick shortly...

221

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 12:11

I am on my phone still and can't do a F5 search. Can someone tell me if Laurent Robinson, WR, Rams is available?

222

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 12:17

Yes

223

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 12:41

3.06 Terrell Owens

224

clyde
ID: 397332810
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 12:47

I just texted Bili that TO already picked. Thnx B7

225

clyde
ID: 397332810
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 12:48

And thanks MBJ

226

clyde
ID: 397332810
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 12:50

I had just texted him congratulating him on getting TO so late in the draft lol

227

Taxman
ID: 53382122
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 15:13

First, no hard feelings on my part. My decision was for my sanity. I felt obliged to explain how I reached it. If you need to denounce me, be my guest. I have attempted to comply with the following:

If you believe a recent post violates the policy on Civility and Respect,
you may report the abuse via email to moderators@rotoguru1.com

Stupidly, I'll respond to Astatde and MBJ in public....but nevermore sayeth the raven.

response to Astade If you feel the need to replace me now...do it. Clearly I stated : this is my final season in poli football and poli baseball. I'm not sure how you can interpret that to think I am quitting before the end of the 2010 season. But then I can't explain your response either. And for those challenged to recognize sarcasm, I will clearly label statements such as: By giving notice now, you have a year to find a replacement for me in both poli leagues or to make the next pick, which ever seems more relevant with SARCASM INTENDED

response to mbj In your two examples (neither of which was a 5 hour disappearing act), guilty as charged. The following is not an excuse...it is an explanation. The time taken to make my first pick opened my mind to the possibility of leaving good friends and exiting the poli leagues. I detest being a person who wastes other's time. And I did, because I failed to plan for other's ability to waste my time.

The three hour delay: First pick (6th overall), armed with a 3 man queue in my pocket (stupid on my part, as the poli league historically jumps on rookies with upside and the 3 rookie RBs were the queue). From 6 PM to midnight Sunday and from 8 till noon Monday, I checked draft thread every 15-30 minutes. From noon to 4, I was trapped in unplanned closed door conference. When it ended, I discovered bili had taken the last of my queue. I decided not to waste the 1st round pick w/o looking at notes/cheat sheets which were at home. In light of circumstances, the 3 hours for me to pick was not terrible. Again had I been able to pick before noon (1 EST), I would not be writing this thread.

The two hour delay last night was actually intentional. I had already hit the wall with the 10 hour delay earlier Friday. Billi made his pick 5 minutes before I got home. Wife had nice dinner, wine, candles and sweet talk..or I could put her off for another 5 minutes to pick or leave a post. My black heart said phuk it and I enjoyed dinner with my wife and contemplated my future in poli games. Maybe if I had taken three hours I wouldn't have tossed in the towel, but I took two..for me..and the rest is history.

Again..not an excuse..just the facts. You certainly are entitlted to your opinions, as am I.

I am also through with public discussion and won't be back on this thread. My e-mail is above if you are compelled to tell me something.

And tree, thanks for your comments. I wish you and the league the best and I plan (will try) to go out a winner.

228

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 15:59

i'm out for probably the next 12 hours - maybe more.

i get email on my phone though, so when i'm up, email me..or txt me..either or...

229

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 17:55

RE: 218 Tree- thanks, I didn't know the poster so I didn't know what he meant by that. My sarcasm-meter has been re-calibrated.

I was genuinely trying to be nice in 217, but upon further review, the situation is bizarre and it's better to let it go than to get all upset.

Regarding draft frustration in this thread (this is for everyone else in the league since Taxman won't be back).... I hope that everyone else remembers this is just a game. After re-reading Taxman's posts/dramatic statements, hopefully everyone else is in agreement that we should ratchet down things and not take this league so seriously so we can prevent further human suffering (see post 227) :)

230

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 19:06

Re: 189, please change my pick 14.09 to 12.09. That was too much to charge. So Boldwin will get my pick 12.09 vs. 14.09.

231

Boldwin
ID: 77502818
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 19:59

B7

Are you actually sweetening a deal that's already finalized? Awful nice of you if so.

Tree

How many of these back half are getting a contact of some kind when they are up?

232

Boldwin
ID: 77502818
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 20:02

For the record for years I used to phone everyone when they were up. That was before Tree kicked me in the teeth for offering.

233

tree on the evo
ID: 4251457
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 20:50

If we were using kafenatid or mfl they'd be contacted automatically....

As for phone numbers, I have a right not to give mine out to people I don't trust...

234

tree on the evo
ID: 4251457
Sat, Aug 28, 2010, 21:05

Re 230

No.

The trade was made, announced, and confirmed.

It cannot be changed at this point. Doing so sets bad precedent and puts the integrity of the entire league in question.

246

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 02:54

now, back to fantasy football.

again, to re-iterate, B7, the deal was made, finalized, and confirmed.

it can't be changed now.

247

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 03:20

although I love the political angle of all this...I must abstain.

I sent a queue to the commish for my next pick. Have a great night folks!

249

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 10:42

i've got Tax's queue to pick after bili. in about 15 minutes, i'm going out for a run, so if bili picks while i'm out, i'll make that pick for Tax when i return.

250

Pancho Villa
ID: 29118157
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 10:57

Headed for golf course. 801 608 0275.

251

wiggs
ID: 247362516
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 11:48

Checking in from hurricane season in the Caribbean. We have had two ports cancelled already. On the way to Puerto Rico now. The good news is the casino is open rain or shine and there is a piece of cake 2 5 no limit game going all the time. Trip is paid for and the wife if getting close with the day spa people lol.

Farn. The picks r fine. Except I am confused about carlson

It doesn't matter though. Thanks again

252

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 11:52

Sweet, Wiggs!

Sounds like you found some easy money and the rockin' high seas.

Almost did a private tournament last night with 15 large Samoans. I figured that was a lose-lose, even if I won, however.

253

wiggs
ID: 247362516
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 12:08

Seas r definitely rockin

254

Boldwin
ID: 77502818
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 12:23

Who normally calls Taxman and who will call me when he picks? Because I am feeling sick and need some down time. I have a two man queue if anyone who will be hanging on this live wants to take it.

255

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 12:25

I'm here for the next 4 to 5 hours if anyone wants to send me a queue

256

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 12:30

You can send it to me, b

257

Boldwin
ID: 77502818
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 12:46

That come thru?

258

Boldwin
ID: 77502818
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 12:46

[Sent to MBJ]

259

Boldwin
ID: 77502818
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 13:07

I control-F'd that several ways, but if somehow I still missed him already picked, please phone me. [see post #137]

Otherwise, I'm gonna be sleepin an hour.

260

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 13:11

I control-F'd that several ways, but if somehow I still missed him already picked, please phone me.

you probably didn't open the entire thread. remember, only the last 50 posts (or something similar) are active on the screen unless you open the whole thread.

261

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 13:25

Off to work for 9 hours

262

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 14:49

I assume someone has Punk's # or Q?

263

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 14:52

I have texted Pancho

264

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 14:57

I have texted Pancho

265

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 15:19

i have punk's number

Astade left a queue, but one was a keeper already, one was drafted four days ago, and the third was drafted yesterday. hopefully he'll be on here to pick soon - i've emailed him.

266

Astade
ID: 38542218
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 15:56

Lol. I am an idiot. I will pick in 5

267

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 16:11

I think Goldson was a keeper.

268

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 16:17

goldson was a keeper. please pick again. use CNTRL F people...lol

269

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 16:17

yeah, he was.

I made wiggs pick without opening this thread first. Hopefully my pick stands (aka astade doesn't want him).

270

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 16:31

if I need to make a different pick for wiggs someone will need to email me and have a little patience (aka 30 or so minutes). I'm stepping out for a few hours.

271

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 16:33

no, Wiggs pick is going to stand.

i'm going to go ahead and pick in half an hour also.

272

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 17:12

hey PV - your facebook account got hacked.

273

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 17:18

It seems OK. Why do you think it's been hacked?

274

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 17:29

i got email from you through facebook telling me to check out some hot chick on her live cam or something.

275

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 17:40

just texted punk.

276

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 17:48

also, who wants a short queue from me, for this round only. i'm leaving in about an hour, and i won't be back for 5 or 6 hours...

277

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 19:43

i am around for the evening if anyone needs to leave a queue.

278

Boldwin
ID: 87252916
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 20:15

You've been a trooper for us, Farn. Thanks.

279

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 20:56

Sorry for the holdup.. If I can get a text, I'll always be ready to pick

280

Myboyjack
Dude
ID: 014826271
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 21:01

bili texted. Will pick < an hour.

281

Boldwin
ID: 87252916
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 22:11

Has anyone contacted Tax?

282

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Sun, Aug 29, 2010, 22:57

I e-mailed him an hour ago, but that's no cell call.

283

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 08:40

just a reminder, upcoming pick 12.09 is still B7s. he tried to alter a previously made trade and give it to Baldwin, but that's a no-no.

284

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 09:14

A last round draft choice puts the integrity of the entire league in question? Jeesh. I thought this was a friendly league. Now, we're having to delete posts form the football thread. I try to be a nice guy, and look what happens. I'm accused of ruining the integrity of the league.

This link shows that the second trade is much fairer and would do more to enhance the integrity of the league. These late round picks are all over the map anyways.

285

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 09:17

fair is not the issue. the issue is that you can't change an agreed upon trade after the fact.

a trade was offered, made, and confirmed. it's a bad precedent to set to allow changes.

286

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 09:19

fair is not the issue

I've heard enough.

287

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 09:56

Boldwin did indicate he got some really great value getting that 3rd QB. Based on his evaluations you may not have gotten enough in that trade B7. I hope Boldwin is wrong and that 3rd QB doesn't help him win the league but he seemed pretty convinced so I wouldn't feel too bad for him.

Btw, I'd agree with Tree. The trade was made official. Doesn't actually seem fair to adjust it later.

288

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 10:05

please email me when wiggs comes up again. I'll be out all day.

289

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 10:41

2 more rounds right?

290

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 11:07

I didn't say he was a great value. I said he helps guarantee I don't get stuck with the dreck in the bottom half under any circumstances.

291

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 11:21

Gone most of day. Text or call. Email will be fruitless.

292

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 11:21

I'll be out working until @ 5PM CST, so I left B7 a longish queue.

293

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 11:22

#291 seee

294

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 11:24

Last round for me, I think.

I'll text Clyde.

295

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 11:26

Punk, there are 20 roster slots, 6 keepers, leaving 14 rounds in this draft.

296

astade
ID: 20521919
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 13:45

I will pick momentarily.

297

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 18:08

I have a full roster, due to getting an extra pick from Astade.

Should he take 14.05 or a supplemental?

298

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 18:09

hmm, i must have missed that. he probably should have gotten your pick in return

299

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 18:20

Well, Astade's up then.

300

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 18:35

emailed, Astade.

301

Astade
ID: 38542218
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 20:05

Ok.... Gimme 10

302

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 20:34

Message left on Taxmans voicemail.

303

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 21:33

Gonna take some time on this.

304

Boldwin
ID: 117422921
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 21:47

Astade or bili up...I can't keep their trades straight.

305

Astade
ID: 38542218
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 22:08

Bili are you up? Or me?

307

Farn
Leader
ID: 451044109
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 22:27

astade, if you have 18 players then the pick is yours. if you have 19 players the pick is bili's.

308

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Mon, Aug 30, 2010, 22:57

Almost took Suh at 14.08, but looking at the box score saw Peterson had 8 tackles in limited action against the Browns, so I switched last minute. But I fully expect Suh to have a monster year.

309

astade
Sustainer
ID: 214361313
Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 00:46

i hope it works out... in a keeper league with 2 IDP slots, i guess i have to be more patient

310

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 16:35

Isnt there another round?

311

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Aug 31, 2010, 16:58

I think we're done. You should have 20 players.

312

clyde
ID: 1180613
Mon, Sep 06, 2010, 14:00

Question on waivers -- If I rememeber right, don't we email someone our waiver requests?

313

biliruben
ID: 34435239
Tue, Sep 07, 2010, 11:31

I think we worked it out last year that yahoo would take care of waivers, but don't recall the details.

Anybody?

314

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Sep 07, 2010, 11:48

that's my recollection.

315

clyde
ID: 2089711
Tue, Sep 07, 2010, 12:09

That's fine with me -- I just thought that I remember emailing the requests to someone, because of waiver priority??? and then once they were "approved", we then put-in on Yahoo. But maybe that was 2 years ago...........

316

Tree
ID: 248472317
Tue, Sep 07, 2010, 12:24

yea, we did that a couple years.

last year Yahoo instituted a real waiver system that actually worked,

317

Boldwin
ID: 46881217
Sun, Sep 12, 2010, 18:09

Two Philly QB's down with concussions, it's down to Vick.

318

Boldwin
ID: 46881217
Mon, Sep 13, 2010, 20:18

Some girls can take it, on the sidelines...

And some girls can't.

319

Boldwin
ID: 46881217
Mon, Sep 13, 2010, 20:23

"He was throwing footballs that landed near me"! OMG someone call the PC police...all of them. Full NFL witch-hunt. Seriously.

320

Boldwin
ID: 46881217
Mon, Sep 13, 2010, 20:31

Two track approach. Downplaying it some of the time. Tweeting it a whole 'nuther way.

321

Boldwin
ID: 46881217
Mon, Sep 13, 2010, 20:39

Looks like it's coming from other NY reporters, not her. And it better not be from her. She's done plenty of trading on her looks.

322

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Sep 13, 2010, 23:13

she's basically asking to be raped with a look and an attitude like that.

323

Boldwin
ID: 46881217
Mon, Sep 13, 2010, 23:50

What to do, what to do...watch my receivers Boldin and Bowe or watch Donnie Darko. Princess Bride, 12 Monkeys and Donnie Darko must be watched at every opportunity. DD wins.

324

biliruben
ID: 16105237
Tue, Sep 14, 2010, 00:09

""I die of embarrassment!" Sainz wrote in Spanish on her Twitter account. "I am in the locker room of the Jets waiting for Mark Sanchez(notes) while trying not to look to anywhere!"

Team owner Woody Johnson...

325

Boldwin
ID: 46881217
Tue, Sep 14, 2010, 00:17

Sound like the whole team was Woody...

326

Tree
ID: 248472317
Sun, Sep 26, 2010, 18:31

man..between michael vick and the fact my team just can't get going, i am going to drop to 0-3....wow...

327

Boldwin
ID: 28857268
Sun, Sep 26, 2010, 19:51

Try picking the right second RB on my team. Whoever I sit scores. Or scores twice.

328

biliruben
ID: 34820210
Mon, Sep 27, 2010, 01:39

I think the odds are much more in favor of me going 0-3. Tillman needs 2.5 pts.

And look at my bench the last two weeks.

329

Tree
ID: 248472317
Mon, Sep 27, 2010, 07:50

yea...Carpenter's 14.5 points were a bit unexpected...

i mean, my number one scorer was Peyton Hillis. My #3 was my kicker.

330

Boldwin
ID: 198422722
Mon, Sep 27, 2010, 23:42

Gould is money.

331

astade
ID: 78462922
Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 23:46

stick a fork in my team....

332

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Wed, Oct 06, 2010, 13:47

Have: RBs. Lots of RBs.

Need: that special WR who is a top 5-10 keeper, And/or draft picks.

333

boikin
ID: 532592112
Wed, Oct 06, 2010, 14:05

you do have a lot of RBs, I have good number of WRs, look and see if any interest you. maybe not to the level you want, though

334

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Wed, Oct 06, 2010, 14:19

Cool . I'll take a look. Maybe even things out w picks .

335

boikin
ID: 532592112
Wed, Oct 06, 2010, 15:16

yeah if you see anything throw any offers my way.

336

Tree, not at home
ID: 18342816
Wed, Oct 06, 2010, 16:11

bili - sent you a couple offers...

337

Boldwin
ID: 38957618
Wed, Oct 06, 2010, 20:32

Randy Moss to the Vikes for a third rounder. Guess my Vincent Jackson won't be catching Favre passes.

The rest of the league should veto.

338

Boldwin
ID: 10916195
Tue, Oct 19, 2010, 11:48

It's Monday night. You are fourteen points down. Chris Johnson ready to go. Life is good.

339

Boldwin
ID: 251051417
Mon, Nov 15, 2010, 23:10

In my other league, goin h2h vs my son. I need 4 points from Celek to win and he's stuck on 3. In this score-fest. Ack.

340

Boldwin
ID: 251051417
Mon, Nov 15, 2010, 23:59

And did not get it.

341

Astade
ID: 38542218
Tue, Nov 16, 2010, 00:29

Well I got beat by that liberal, biliruben.... Misery loves company ;)

342

biliruben
ID: 34820210
Tue, Nov 16, 2010, 00:33

Heh. Of course, a loss is a win for you at this stage. If I were smart I'd be sandbagging for the first pick.

343

Tree
ID: 4010381517
Tue, Nov 16, 2010, 07:29

ugh. lost by 0.12 points!?!?!? i've got a higher PF than 3 of the top 6 teams!?!! ugh...

that .12 could make the difference on me making the playoffs, because if i win that game, i'm in the top 6...

344

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Tue, Nov 16, 2010, 13:21

Oh don't worry, i'll lose another game this season on a fraction of the point on Thursday after the "Official" stats come out. It happened week 3 or 4 already.

345

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Thu, Nov 18, 2010, 17:40

What did I tell you...

346

Tree, not at home
ID: 3910441615
Thu, Nov 18, 2010, 17:55

wow. wonder where i got the points.

347

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Thu, Nov 18, 2010, 18:57

Vick for sale...

348

Tree
ID: 2010312116
Mon, Dec 06, 2010, 23:55

as it currently stands, i will miss out on the playoffs due to a 3.84 point loss tonight, combined with B7 pulling out a 3.41 win.

that is going to really annoy me, especially since i had been on such a hot streak, winning 6 of the last 7 prior to this week.

it was literally the perfect storm of events to keep me from making the playoffs, as i was in THIRD place heading into this last week.

But Baldwin, Boikin, MBJ, and B7 all appear to have won, and that combination with me losing, will have me on the outside looking in.

un-freaking-believable.

349

biliruben
ID: 18111620
Tue, Dec 07, 2010, 08:07

Yeah, it was back and forth between me and B7, but the man who picked up McLovin at the last minute deserves the victory.

You can never have enough Bills.

350

Boldwin
ID: 13112977
Tue, Dec 07, 2010, 08:30

Hard to believe, but I feel Tree's pain. That cut-off line for the playoffs in fantasy football is just brutal and unfair. I feel a little sheepish limping into the playoffs with my QB, Schaub, barely functional and with my best player Chris Johnson, hamstrung without a QB or passing game to share the defensive pressure. And that low cumulative points for.

But we've already tried the fair way, straight cumulative fantasy points, and we were all snoozing by the end of the year so maybe that brutal playoff cutoff is just one more brutal crazy ball bounce we really like about football.

351

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Dec 07, 2010, 10:09

Wow. I quit watching because I thought I was eliminated, even if I won. 15 minutes before the deadline, I dropped McFadden - 5 points, picked up McLoven - 9.5 points. I later beat bili by 3.5 points. Also had to get a DB off waivers, he scored 11 points, Roman Harper. Pure luck.

Congrats to all who made the playoffs and Taxman for being the regular season champion.

352

Boldwin
ID: 411155813
Wed, Dec 08, 2010, 14:55

It was always bout tha numbahs.

353

Boldwin
ID: 1711591214
Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 16:01

Very tuff break for B7. Rogers disappears and then leaves playing a surprising Det. team.

I'm hoping Bal doesn't make Schaub disappear. I'm playing Knox in a 55 mph blizzard wind. What do you think, B7?

354

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Dec 13, 2010, 09:26

Good move. I like it. It's not looking good for me, heading into Monday night.

355

Boldwin
ID: 58111130
Mon, Dec 13, 2010, 13:12

Didn't seem to hurt Welker any.

356

Boldwin
ID: 4411511320
Mon, Dec 13, 2010, 23:04

B7

I just want to say that I respect tha heck out of tha A game you've brought ever since you hit the Poliboard League. I leave the following tribute in honor of your valiant fallen soldiers.

If it survives.

357

Tree
ID: 2010312116
Mon, Dec 13, 2010, 23:26

and of course, this week, i outscore every other team by at least 30 points...ughhhhhhhhhhhh...this is such a lost season for me.

358

Boldwin
ID: 4411511320
Tue, Dec 14, 2010, 00:04

We've all got a season or two in our past, that no way they shouldn't have gone all the way. But no.

359

Boldwin
ID: 5011331914
Sun, Dec 19, 2010, 15:33

Fun afternoon, eh PV? 8]

360

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Wed, Dec 29, 2010, 08:47

Congrats, MBJ, for a well-deserved championship. After losing Gore, Gates and Floyd, I was suprised I made it as far as I did.

361

biliruben
ID: 34820210
Fri, Dec 31, 2010, 09:51

Congrats, MBJ!

362

Tree, not at home
ID: 21157318
Fri, Dec 31, 2010, 09:59

Mazel Tov MBJ - you were another team that was on the cusp of the playoffs all season, and deserved to be playing for a title

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