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Subject: 2011 Poliboard Football discussion thread

Posted by: Tree - [41512710] Fri, Jul 29, 2011, 10:04

Baldy posted the keeper thread, might as well get this party started right.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Fri, Jul 29, 2011, 10:12

invites have been sent to every one who played last season.

since it will inevitably come up that Baldwin didn't get the invite, it went to your email address that includes your name, plus 5 numerals after it, at yahoo dot com, if that helps.

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Jul 29, 2011, 15:42

E-mail? What is this E-mail of which you speak?

Tree
ID: 41512710
Fri, Jul 29, 2011, 16:47

baldwin six one three five four at yahoo dot com

with the numbers actually being numerals in the email address...

Tree
ID: 41512710
Fri, Jul 29, 2011, 16:52

i'd also like to consider us going to a Live Online Draft.

we can assign keepers that way, trade draft picks, and so on. more info here...

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sat, Jul 30, 2011, 17:19

I will be on vacation in the mountains with very little access from August 11th-22nd.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Sat, Jul 30, 2011, 19:48

I'd go for the live online draft. The whole thing will be over in 2 hours. If we can get everyone together at the same time.

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Tue, Aug 02, 2011, 00:36

I would prefer a live draft as well

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 02, 2011, 01:45

I'd prefer our usual draft. Conserve it.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 02, 2011, 10:05

in case we decide to do a live draft, i've set it up for 9:30 Central time on Sept 1. that gives west coast folks time to get home from work, and hopefully isn't too late for east coast folks.

this is all dependent on the will of the league, however. we do have 3 votes in favor of a live draft so far.

as commish, i prefer a live draft, because it is considerably less labor intensive for me, as i don't have to enter hundreds of plays onto rosters.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Aug 13, 2011, 11:40

we've currently got 10 signed up.

those that appear to be missing are:
Bili
Clyde

are y'all coming back?

Mötley Crüe
ID: 597211121
Sat, Aug 13, 2011, 13:57

boikin is out of the country, but asked me before he left to post in here to let you know he's returning to the Poli League for 2011. Should be back this week.

Myboyjack
ID: 36452617
Fri, Aug 19, 2011, 19:13

Do we have a timeframe for keepers declarations and for when the draft will start? I don't check in here much, so didn't know if I missed anything along the way.

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Fri, Aug 19, 2011, 19:28

Yeah, I'm guessing we will be back.

I'll ask clyde

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Fri, Aug 19, 2011, 19:44

We in

Tree
ID: 41512710
Fri, Aug 19, 2011, 20:23

MBJ - in case we decide to do a live draft, i've set it up for 9:30 Central time on Sept 1. that gives west coast folks time to get home from work, and hopefully isn't too late for east coast folks.

that's what i'm leaning toward right now

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 01:39

I won't be able to do a live draft. Certainly not then, at any rate. I'll be out in the deep woods of Idaho, fishing. I can do a couple of queues for a round or two as long as they aren't the first few. Otherwise, you'll need to find a replacement manager.

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 02:16

So, one game on the 8th, most games on the 11th to start the season.

I say declare Monday or Tuesday, and get at it. Slow draft starting Wednesday.

I have no interest in a live draft unless there is beer involved, and I'm sitting around a table.

I won the only live yahoo draft I participated in, but I didn't even care. I need a decent draft format to even get interested.

I'm not married to this league however, so feel free to replace me.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 03:19

no, i don't want anyone to leave simply because of draft format. and especially if someone is on vacation out in the middle of nowhere.

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 09:15

I haven't been paying attention, so it's my fault. You announced this weeks ago. Punk is out now, so perhaps my idea is not possible.

At any rate, I'll give it my best shot. Whatever works best for the league.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 11:15

he's only out until August 22. when are you out fishing Bili?

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 11:21

I'm going to be in Idaho from the 28th through Labor day. We'll do an overnite in there somewhere, but not sure when. Up to my dad.

In any case, I'm not going to be able to tell my family I'm going to disappear for several hours in the middle of my vacation to do a draft (unless the middle of the night, I suppose), but I will have internet access enough to keep queues updated for a slow draft.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 16:20

bili - could you and clyde get signed up on the yahoo site?

1. Keepers are due monday, August 22, at 12 non central time.

2. Draft begins that night at 7 pm central, presuming all keepers are in. i know some of this is dependent on when Punk arrives.

i'm going to set up a separate thread for it. it will include draft order and all that.

we've got 5 days to get this done. let's do it before bili has to leave. i'm going to post the draft order and keepers (when they're in) in another thread.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Aug 20, 2011, 16:21

i'm looking to make some trades.

among players available:
Maurice Jones-Drew
Peyton Hillis
LeGarrette Blount
Big Ben Roethlisberger

probably looking for draft picks, but the right multiplayer deal also works.

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Sun, Aug 21, 2011, 12:25

Available for trade for draft picks:
Brandon Lloyd, WR, DEN
Patrick Chung, DB, NE

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Sun, Aug 21, 2011, 12:57

I'm around for queues during your draft.

Myboyjack
ID: 177172115
Sun, Aug 21, 2011, 16:17

Desean Jackson is available for draft pick upgrade.

Myboyjack
ID: 177172115
Sun, Aug 21, 2011, 16:22

As is Mike Williams, TB - both top 12 WR.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Aug 21, 2011, 19:53

on a side note, i wonder if the league would be interested in expanding to FIVE offensive keepers after this upcoming season?

because there are so many keeper-worthy players, but only 4 offensive slots per team, the trade market has essentially dried up. part of the fun of fantasy sports is trading, so perhaps adding a 5th offensive keeper will spur things on.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 09:01

Trade Announcement:

I receive: bili's 3rd round pick

Bili receives: Mike Williams (TB) and my 5 th round pick

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 09:50

Confirmed

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 14:46

So what happens at 7:00 if keepers arent in for boikin? Commish name keepers?

boikin
ID: 532592112
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 14:56

keepers are in, would have like to make some trades ow well too late for that, what time is the draft and we posting the picks or doing it through yahoo?

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 15:12

Draft set to start at 7, but nothing preventing picks being made now. We are under s time gun

Tree
ID: 41512710
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 15:12

draft is in this thread...

technically starts at 7 pm tonight, but as soon as i list the keepers, we can go. we're in somewhat of a time crunch, so let's keep it moving.

if you know an email or phone number of someone, let them know when they're up.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 15:14

I can be texted at 18595eight27 one 7 two

Tree
ID: 22782217
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 19:04

Let's please keep the draft thread to draft picks only. Any discussion or comments should go here. Thanks!

Tree
ID: 22782217
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 19:24

McFadden being first off the board is about the least surprising pick ever. Still, I wish he had fallen to me. Lol

Tree
ID: 41512710
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 20:49

i believe Wiggs sent me a queue, so i'll check it and pick for him in a minute.

astade
ID: 78462922
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 20:56

sorry for not putting the draft pick #. i was at work and a bit rushed. my b

Tree
ID: 41512710
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 20:57

ok...Wiggs asked that i pick "the best available running back"

that's entirely subjective, sooooo....i'm going to use ADP from a couple sources, and average them out.

clyde
ID: 4477280
Mon, Aug 22, 2011, 21:13

Just got home from work. Will make my pick by the bottom of the hour....

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 10:34

Now would be a swell time for someone with Taxman's contact info to nudge him.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 10:39

i emailed him last night.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 10:43

I'm available all day to take qs or make picks by phone:
18595827172
Myboyjack2000@yahoo.com

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 12:27

he's been emailed and texted as well... :o/ hopefully he's around and in town and not off camping somewhere...

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 12:32

I'm off to work for the next 10 hours, got a list with me and Tree has my number.

astade
ID: 38219417
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 13:25

sweet! just lost one of my keepers for the year! great start to the season ;)

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 17:14

This is why slow drafts drive me crazy. I haven't even made a pick yet and I've already lost interest.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 17:55

i hear ya. and i am loathe to skip someone for the first pick of the draft.

that being said, when i get home tonight (which probably won't be until 11 pm eastern), i'm picking the WR with the highest ADP for Tax if he hasn't picked yet. he kept two RBs, a QB, and a TE, so i feel like WR is the natural pick here for him.

if anyone disagrees, please let me know.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:01

I hate to do it, but I don't know of another option. He knew the draft started today. I hope all is ok with him.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:11

does anyone want a queue from me for next pick only, in case it does come back around to me while i'm out?

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:14

I'll be around.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:19

thanks. Sent. let me know you got it.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:25

Got

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:25

Deja Vu all over again. This is why phone expediting is a must for slow drafts.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:34

hey, crybaby, i texted Tax. he didn't respond. so take post #55 and shove it up your pee hole. i am so tired of you complaining about the same thing every year, the same thing that wouldn't amount to hill of beans in difference making.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:34

taxman made a pick this afternoon in our AAA draft.

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 18:49

So guess we don't even have a triple A rating with him anymore. A lotta that goin round.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 19:05

If he picked in another league today.......

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 21:55

#49

I think that's fair. It was firmly established that we needed to get this draft done in 5 days. Even though there's no official clock, it's reasonable to think that 24 hours is sufficient.

In live drafts, if you arrive late or not at all, your team is auto-picked. I plan on making my pick approximately 11:01 EST, unless Tree gets kidnapped by roller derby girls.

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 22:05

taxman made another pick in our AAA draft. The clock has not officially started in that draft. So, I don't know what his deal his. And, Astade, I'm waiting on you in that draft to see if you want to re-pick or not.

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 22:25

I'm thinking he checks his texts as often as I check my email.

Myboyjack
ID: 177172115
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 22:32

Must be some kind of protest

astade
ID: 78462922
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 22:44

B7, i did respond in the other thread. sorry, i just got home. I appreciate it!

Tree
ID: 577392322
Tue, Aug 23, 2011, 23:40

Sorry. Kickball tournament games ran long. I will be home in about 30 and make taxman's pick.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 00:52

i picked for Tax. let's now get this draft moving. we lost a whole day.

there's no clock, but i'm also not going to hesitate to really prod things along. we can't afford a delay anywhere near this long again.

thanks for everyone's patience, sorry we had to pick for you Tax, but life goes on as it were for everyone, it's only fantasy football.

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 07:51

MBJ - you have my queue. when i come up, give me about an hour before using it. thanks.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 08:14

Will do

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 09:37

I've emailed astade. I'll be happy to text anyone who gives me their digits. After losing yesterday, we need to get going.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 09:41

Email sent to wiggs

Tree
ID: 14756248
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 09:56

Texted wiggs, but not sure he still has the same number

clyde
ID: 4477280
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 10:33

Gave Bili a 2-man Q for my upcoming pick....

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 11:08

We have to seriously consider that Tax has left the league. Hard to figure, since he posted keepers on Sunday.

Still, we should have an alternative plan in the works, rather than get to pick #2 and risk losing another day.

Tree
ID: 14756248
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 11:21

Wiggs texted me and said he has no Internet and to pick the best RB available. I told him I did that in the first round, but if he doesn't text me in the next 10 minutes i'm doing just that.

As for tax, he has one hour on the clock when he is up, i will make a logical pick, and we will immediately look for a replacement owner. I hate to do that to a.friend, but it is what it is.

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 11:30

Did we mention we were starting up the clock?

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 11:36

Regarding #74 -.I think that's the only course

Tree
ID: 14756248
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 11:51

Baldwin, we've never had a clock. But sometimes you gotta make a judgment call.

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:02

I just spoke with my golfing buddy, Jorge, about possibly replacing Tax if necessary. He's an avid football and baseball fantasy player, and would be a great addition to the league.

He's a staunch conservative as well, so that might help balance to the right, and maybe even get him involved in posting on the forum.

Regardless, he's willing to join under these somewhat awkward conditions; indeed, he was rather excited when I read him the keepers involved. If Tax doesn't communicate before his next pick, I suggest we move on it.

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:04

Just found I'm up...
my cell is 512-eight01-six605

will pick in a minute

Tree
ID: 14756248
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:09

That's the number I texted yesterday

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:12

I see Tree picked for me. Tree has my cell number and my e-mail doesn't show anything about this draft. My projections show Colston between WR #25-27.

I haven't set up cheat sheets, but I'm guessing there are better options...if I am stuck with that post it so that I won't waste time figuring out who I should be taking.

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:14

So should I hold up making my pick?

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:14

I emAiled you A's well Tax. We waited 24 hours.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:18

Punk. You should pick. There's no way to put Colston back in pool now. He belongs to Tax

Guru
ID: 330592710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:25

Tree - looks like you've been busy here this morning, but you've now been on the RIFC clock for 3 hours ...

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:33

I found my e-mail was reset to priority only by company computer manager. So far going back to Tuesday, I find e-mails from MBJ ands Tree

semms e-mail is fallible...pretty sure texting/cell calls still work..but who knows with new phone since last Friday.

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:36

Bili texted

Tax - I'll be happy to text you if I have #. My # is 18595827172. Just text me if you want me to do so.

Tree
ID: 14756248
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 12:44

Thanks guru. I was busy managing this draft and forgot rifc started. My bad. Pick had been made.

Tax - i texted you twice yesterday. No Response. Had to make an executive decision. I picked a WR based on how i would have gone if it were my pick and i had your roster.

Then I used the ADP from two different sites. Colston barely edged out Steve Johnson, who went just two picks later.

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 13:19

Colston was at the top of my queue, not that that is worth much...

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 13:47

Play on...screw up on my end with new phone that has eluded my logic so far and help from wife's and my wk computer guru trying to solve other problems in company.

Odds of open faced peanut butter sandwich falling face down IS directly proportionate to value of carpet

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 13:51

I think we just got our AAA rating back.

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 13:54

Going out to lunch. Who can take a queue and execute it in the next two hours?

Tree
ID: 14756248
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 13:55

Welcome back Tax.

Anyone have contact info for boikin?

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 14:06

I'll try and make it a one hour lunch...later.

boikin
ID: 532592112
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 14:31

Ill make my pick shortly my computer crashed and lost my working list as soon as I hear back from PD Ill make my pick.

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:00

I want to throw Colston back and pick my own round 7 player..at the time I pick my round 8
player

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:02

I want to throw Colston back and pick my own round 7 player..at the time I pick my round 8
player

I appreciate the thought and the method used to pick Colston, as well as comments from others aabout being next in their queue, however he is an injury risk and just doesn't fit my needs as a WR#1

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:07

Colston can't just be tossed back in. Maybe when tax's next pick comes up he can release Colston and pick 2?

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:12

Thanks MBJ..that is exactly what I am requesting.

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Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:12

If I might chime here: According to the rules, Colston can only be thrown back if he fails in a timely manner to make taxman a f*cking sandwich.

101

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:14

gave up on f*cking sandwich and now concentrate on eating $hit

103

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:18

do we really have rules?? Best I remember, we agreed only on waiver claims and to disagree about most everything else

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Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:38

I have no problem with TM throwing back in the pool and picking twice his next pick.

FWIW I owned Colston every year except last and he wasn't chopped liver. Just a bit feast or famine. Slightly fragile. Slightly swamped in that offense with other options. Slightly at risk Meacham might actually blossom. But he was outstanding every other week.

105

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:41

A lovely gift for Pancho, getting a second rounder in the third round (if he wants him). I'm fine with it, however.

106

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:44

Really hated picking Addai. Not a sexy pick. Too injured lately. But any year he isn't injured he's gonna be the sole RB and catch 50 balls for 400-500 yds. I've watched his handcuffs and they can't do squat. Peyton loves him in protection and receiving. His injuries don't seem chronic. Tell me why he's the wrong pick.

107

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 15:53

text from tree..he'll be home in 15minutes & will chime in on the colston topic.

Then I'm good to go.

108

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 16:07

man. i REALLY don't like allowing this, for two reasons.

1. it's unprecedented. it's a bad precedent to set. cutting a player already drafted, during the draft. i don't like it.

2. it's not fair to the other owners for a player who was previously unavailable to suddenly be available. who's to say that someone else wouldn't have picked him if available?

(the only solution i see to that is that if Tax wants to drop Colston, he's unavailable until after the draft. then we do a quick NFL-style supplemental draft, starting with pick 1.01 which is basically "pass" or "Colston". and it goes either 5 or 6 round or whatever rounds or until someone takes Colston, whichever comes first, and if you pick him up, you lose that round draft pick the next season, like the NFL does with their supplemental draft)

basically, i don't like Colston suddenly being available again. it's just not fair to anyone who might have picked him earlier.

109

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 16:20

OK! Let's move on.

If any one wants to offer me their next draft pick, Colston is available depending on whether or not I can still get my target.

my text is: 512 eight 01-660 five

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Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 16:25

Tax - i appreciate your understanding.

112

PV On golf course
ID: 18621911
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 16:39

Don't have cheat sheets. Will make pick between holes somewhere soon.

113

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 16:56

that's what she said! hey oh!

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Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 19:22

i texted Wiggs. no idea how much longer he has no internet and limited Cel service...

115

clyde
ID: 4477280
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 19:31

Gave bili a 2-man Q in case I don't see wiggs make his pick....

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Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 22:51

in the interest of keeping this draft going, and not knowing when Wiggs will have internet and/or text again, and not even knowing where he is, i am thinking that we should come to some sort of decision in regards to his current pick.

offensively, if i had 3 RBs and 3 WRs, i'd either go RB or QB.

any more thoughts on this?

117

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 22:57

I'd go with a QB or TE.

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PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 22:59

He's on vacation outside the continental US since Sunday.

119

astade
ID: 78462922
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 23:02

QB seems like a good idea.... but then again Wiggs is a better manager than me...so do the opposite, maybe anything but QB ;)

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biliruben
ID: 59551120
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 23:39

DE. Definitely DE.

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biliruben
ID: 59551120
Wed, Aug 24, 2011, 23:40

I don't have a pick this round, so maybe I should pick for him...

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Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 00:02

i have no problem with that. imho, there's one obvious pick at QB at this point.

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biliruben
ID: 59551120
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 00:05

I was going to go with a WR, because he had 6 on his roster last year and seems to value them.

But if you have a QB in mind that seems like it is better than any of the WRs, go for it.

I haven't really research QBs yet, so I'll leave it to you. Nothing stands out to me at this point.

124

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 00:15

I would fill out his roster before picking bench players. Not counting kickers or defensive guys.

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biliruben
ID: 59551120
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 00:16

Well, you can and often do start 4 WRs.

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biliruben
ID: 59551120
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 00:29

I say go with your QB. I don't feel strongly that any of the WRs are a great pick at round 3.

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taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 00:40

II say trade him Colston and let me
have his pick :>)

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Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 06:56

Wiggs knows we're drafting, and his unavailability isn't necessarily his fault, but if we wait 24 hours for him, we lose another entire day, and we can't afford that.

i take responsibility for any issues he has with me picking a QB for him.

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Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 07:33

Wiggs can't possibly hate that pick.

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Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 08:19

I texted bili that Clyde is up. He's usually an early riser.

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Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 08:20

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Tree
ID: 37753259
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 10:53

Punk - my decision there came down to Boldin or Manningham. Will be interesting to see who ends up the top scorer of the two.

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Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 11:18

After two very very non-sexy picks I'm looking for a sexy pick, but this is the round all the fun picks, all the Julio Jones get swiped right before I get there.

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Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 11:34

Tree

When they are still doubling Boldin every last play and he repeats his second half numbers of last year come see me for a trade. Knowing that I am the last true believer.

135

clyde
ID: 4477280
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 11:35

Texted bilirueben

136

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 11:44

I think bili traded his 3rd round pick to mbj.

137

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 12:28

I will be out of pocket for next 21/2 hours..back @2ish CST

btw..Manningham was my 2nd target back in the Colston discussion. Shame..almost made it back to me.

138

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 13:10

This is his way of saying he is drafting via texting today?

139

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 13:18

132 - Don't worry it will be Boldin.

141

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 15:37

re: 137 do I detect a note of sarcasm?? I'm here and ready to draft and you are where??

142

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 16:25

shoulda been re 138

143

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 16:49

#141 Nah, that was just a luddite not quite up to speed with 'I'm out of pocket'.

144

wiggs in St, Lucia
ID: 287542515
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 16:55

We have terrible internet service here. I am posting this quickly from my phone and probably paying a fortune. Please feel free to pick for me as to not hold up the draft. I am supposed to be home on sunday 1st thing in the am- depending on the weather. Sorry for this inconvienience. I would prefer you pick me 1 qb and the rest best available wr/rb or 1 te. Thank you so much.
Wiggs

145

Great One
ID: 574139
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 17:13

Hey guys - for Wiggs picks you can feel free to email me a list of comprables and I'll pick a name for him so least there is an unbiased picker.

146

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 17:15

got it Wiggs. guess i made the right call on picking that QB. lol

147

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 18:08

do we have a number for PV?

148

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 18:09

I dont have Pancho's contact # anymore, but he may need a text or email from someone

149

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 18:18

Texas remembers Roy Williams.

150

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 18:36

Just to pass some time:

Nah, that was just a luddite not quite up to speed with 'I'm out of pocket

Really?? How is that a luddite??

Luddite
— n
1. any of the textile workers opposed to mechanization who rioted and organized machine-breaking between 1811 and 1816
2. any opponent of industrial change or innovation

To help you obtain normal speed:

Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.

out of pocket definition

mod.
out from under someone's control; not manageable. ie: The guy is wild. Completely out of pocket.

151

PV On golf course
ID: 18621911
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 18:44

Tax took my pick. On the course with my 13 yr old, so will have time to think.

152

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 18:52

I'm guessing it is derived from the football term, when a QB is scrambling. He could score, or he could take a 20 yard loss.

How walking away from your computer without leaving a queue is analogous, I'm not quite certain. That's more like the basketball situation where scottie pippen benched himself in the finals. He ain't scoring, and he ain't making any mistakes. He ain't doin' nothing.

153

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 19:44

I wasn't being sarcastic. I was trying to interpret his remark as 'I'll be right on top of the draft with my blackberry"...not "I'm abandoning you for the next 2.5 hrs, I'm out of control".

154

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 21:15

I know it is sensless to enter these conversations Baldy..but do you not see the difference between the definition; "out from under someone's control; not manageable" and your statement "I'm out of control"?

I was not out of control, I was out of the control of this draft. I was at the cardiologist, and hence under self control.

155

clyde
ID: 4477280
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 21:25

#144 So is someone making pick for Wiggs ?

156

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 21:29

i was out and just got back. i'll pick for him in a moment.

157

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 21:31

Thanks Tree

158

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 22:09

sorry. i emailed Great One to make the pick, but he's not around. i'll pick within 5.

159

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 22:18

this was a hard choice, because there are so many middling players at this point.

i ended up choosing Rice because of his ADP, and his ranking in the magazine i'm using pretty much having him be the highest guy left. his ADP actually has him between Dez Bryant and Santonio Holmes...weird.

160

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 22:25

Why do we always have to wait for Boldwin so long.

161

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 22:31

You have GOT to be kidding.

163

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Thu, Aug 25, 2011, 22:51

I like Pizza

164

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 10:42

Can someone wake Mr Luddite up. I need to leave for sever hours (will be out of pocket) @ 10 CST.

165

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 10:57

Shortlist just got crushed...give me ten.

166

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 11:00

Cue Taxman. Draft pick made.

167

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 11:02

And no one did 'wake Mr. Luddite' because expediting has been virtually eliminated in this league.

No Tree, I won't "shove it up my peehole"

168

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 11:05

I have a senior qualifying tournament today, and my tee time is 10:07 MST, or an hour. There are no cell phones allowed on the course for this event. If I can't get my next pick in shortly, it will be about 5 and a half hours.

169

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 11:12

I disagree with "expedite comment. looks like we just did a round in 18 hours (from my my 3.10 to 4.10 )including a 10 overnight dead spot. Thus 12 picks in 8 hours not all that shabby.

Be back on line in @ 2 1/2 hours

170

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 11:25

Anyone who can text MBJ?

171

Tree
ID: 217372611
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 12:37

I've been emailing astade through yahoo when he's up. I'm not at home, so can anyone do that? I'll email great one to make wiggs pick.

172

astade
ID: 38219417
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 12:51

i'll pick in just a moment.

173

Tree
ID: 217372611
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 13:18

If great one doesn't pick soon for wiggs, someone else should feel free.

174

Great One
ID: 574139
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 13:21

I'm here.

175

Great One
ID: 574139
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 13:55

Sorry guys - can someone tell me who is on Wiggs' team so I can make a pick? i can't tell by the protected keepers list. I can see his draft picks but i don't know which keepers were his.

looking around...

176

Great One
ID: 574139
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 13:57

found the keeper thread, picking for him shortly...

177

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 14:00

Thanks so much GO. Sorry for the lack of help.

178

Great One
ID: 574139
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 14:18

Alright, I'll jump in and take this thing over for Wiggs for a few days... but I need a few things from the group to help me catch up.

I assume this is only on here and not Kafenatid?
Are the leagues rules pretty much default? not a PPR?
Starting positions and bench spots?

Anyone got an excel doc. with remaining players I can print out and work off of? feel free to rearrange so i don't know your preferences.
I might be without power at some point this weekend due to the hurricane (in Delaware) so a printout would be ideal and I can pick from my phone.
Would save me a lot of time.

179

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 14:28

It is a PPR league and a keeper league. Keepers listed in the keeper thread and included in the players taken listed in this thread.

We only play one QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1WR/RB, TE, 2DB, 2LB, DL, 2IR, 6 bench.

30pass yds - pt
10rush yds - pt
10rec yds - pt
20ret yds - pt
6pts - any TD

Thems the basics.

180

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 14:42

Here's my excel spreadsheet. Not quite up-to_date, and no QBs.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4BVmOnwz0odGpRaUprU1VwcFBOd2dWNmprenVMWHc&hl=en_US#gid=0

If x under owner, owned. The final sheet has the positions need to fill.

181

Great One
ID: 574139
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 14:43

Perfect, thanks. And I printed an ADP report and crossed off everyone taken so i am ready to go whenever now.

182

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 14:44

This is just a quick and dirty download from rotowire's projected stats, which are notoriously unreliable, BTW.

183

boikin
ID: 532592112
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 15:55

PD i sent you an updated queue use it till you hear from or it runs out I am going to be out a lot this weekend.

184

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 15:56

got it.

Tree: I won't be checking the draft thread too frequently, so send me an email when boikin is up so that if he's not around I can use his queue.

185

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 16:58

If I remember right, Punk will be at work for another 6 hours. Tree do you have his cell or a queue??

186

Tree
ID: 41512710
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 18:33

just texted Punk. Sorry, work was nuts today, and i didn't get to check the thread much.

187

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Aug 26, 2011, 19:45

I emailed PD to exercize Boikin's Q, but who knows if it's a current addy [prolly is] or if he is around checking e-mail.

188

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 00:25

Note to Great One

I think those guys will be unhappy you are picking defensive players early. They will want you to be picking offensive flyers now and pick defense/kickers the very last. That's established practice in this league certainly.

189

Great One
ID: 17252222
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 00:37

I'm going with a different strategy, the quick summary is a strategy where I pick guys to help wiggs win... :)

190

Great One
ID: 17252222
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 00:42

Also, this is essentially the 10th round, so I don't think anyone considers this to be early in the draft.

191

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 00:45

One pt for tackles. Half point for the non-solo variety. Big variation from year to year as defensive coordinators change assignments. The greatest defenders often score no points because no one throws their way. You know this stuff. We rarely draft even eight D players earlier than the last seven rounds.

192

Great One
ID: 17252222
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 01:15

Thanks for the tip. I think my track record of winning every league I join should buy me some credibility to think outside the box for mr. wiggins.

193

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 01:15

The greatest defenders often score no points because no one throws their way.

i am pretty sure GO is aware of this. meanwhile, the guy he drafted is going to get tons of tackles.

194

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 01:19

If Wiggs is ok with it, I'm ok with it.

195

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 10:19

There are lots of IDP which will outscore offensive players at this point in your draft.

In the end, it doesn't matter where the points come from. Ward is a guy who is going to get a lot of points this year.

196

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 10:49

I don't see why it wouldn't be OK to draft a defensive starter vs. an offensive backup. wiggs will be fine with it. And GO, you haven't won every league you've joined.

197

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 11:51

Exercize Boikin's Q, PD?

198

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 13:33

Thank u so much to go for making my picks. Also thanks to all of u for being so understanding. I will be in and out of service today and should be good to to starting tomorrow am. Thanks again.

And a special thanks to tree for taking care of my picks and getting go. I really appriciate it

199

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 13:40

I gotta nap. This frustration gets tiresome to the bones. I've been on tenterhooks all morning. If someone is willing to take a queue...

200

Myboyjack
ID: 177172115
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 13:44

you can text it to me

201

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 13:51

Luddite

202

Great One
ID: 17252222
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 13:53

just and FYI -- I will probably lost power starting tonight and most of Sunday. But I'll leave my phone charged til the last second.

But also means i can't keep checking as much as I'd like so i can preserve battery power on the phone. But i'll try and check it hourly (just can't be surfing the net).

So I'll try and check the thread, but if anyone can email me that would help, and I'll check emails on my phone periodically and reply right off that.

203

Myboyjack
ID: 177172115
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 18:49

I can' believe Moss was still svailable. I didn't want a WR but the dude was a top 20 reciever last year.

204

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 18:53

Moss was a keeper

205

Myboyjack
ID: 177172115
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 19:00

Thanks. I control F'ed it like 5 times. Never came up. Not sure why - I expanded the thread and everything.

Anyway - I feel better about the league that he wasn't still available. :)

206

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 19:37

leaving my house in 30. who can take a short queue for this round?

207

Great One
ID: 17252222
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 19:49

Email it.

208

Myboyjack
ID: 177172115
Sat, Aug 27, 2011, 20:03

Always available by text

209

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 01:18

I sent PD notice to exercize Boikin's Q if possible and my two man Q. I may not be able to check back for @ ten hours.

210

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 11:33

Astade, you're also up in AAA. It looks like your q's didn't work.

211

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 12:19

it might be tough for us at this point, because i imagine some east coasters have no power....

212

astade
ID: 78462922
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 13:32

Thanks B7.

213

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 18:13

Johnny Knox was my third round pick, PD. Repick for Boikin.

214

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 18:15

Will do. Didn't come up in Ctl F-strange.

215

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 19:50

PD..was Williams on out for the season when Boiken gave you his queue?? (per Football Guys: Williams underwent surgery Monday, August 22nd, to repair a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee. He is out for the season.

Even though we are a kepper league, might want to change 8.08 pick??

216

Great One
ID: 36214199
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 20:28

As an unbiased non league member I would suggest doing that pick over... I don't think his que could reflect the injury due to the timing of it.

217

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 20:34

I'm just following the queue--even if there was an injury I don't feel comfortable making a change to the next guy.

However, if he's out for the season I doubt that boikin would have wanted him. If it's OK with the league I can take the next guy available in his queue.

218

astade
ID: 78462922
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 22:06

about to pick. sorry.

219

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 22:36

202. Is Great One able to pick for wiggs?

220

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 22:52

I am here. Give me 2 min to catch up. Been stuck in an airport for 12 hours

221

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 22:59

It's really hard to keep up with the phone. Can u please pick Eric berry if he is available. If not please post and I will look again

222

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 23:01

Eric Berry went at pick 8.09

223

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 23:03

Laron landry?

224

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 23:04

Landry pick 8.07

225

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 23:07

Sorry guys. Yeremaih bell

226

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 23:11

Bell is avlb

227

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Sun, Aug 28, 2011, 23:16

Pllease take him. Ty

228

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 02:57

How many rounds do we draft again?

229

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 08:31

Pierre Garcon is mine, bili.

Gotta ctrl-F above the fold people.

230

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 08:36

Let's see. Indy's WR1 is a thousand years old. Indy's WR3 is a concussion patient and...

Peyton Manning's WR2 is still available in round 9.

*cough*

Someone is definately 'feeling lucky today punk', heh.

231

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 09:03

Ok, ok he's 32 and I'm usually on the other side of that argument...but for argument's sake you could bump Wayne down and Garcon up based on that.

232

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 09:50

Sorry about that Boldy.

Who are you arguing with, BTW?

233

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 09:52

It was sooo lonely in here, *sniffle*.

234

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 09:53

I'm going to be on the road in cell-fickle Eastern Washington and deep in the mountains of Idaho all day. Clydo will draft for me.

At this point, any of the players drafted are a long-shot to be on my team by the first bye week.

In other words, I would trust Clyde with my life.

235

Great One
ID: 574139
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 09:55

I am at work now and can pick for Wiggs til he confirms he finally is home.

236

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 09:59

I e-mailed PD to exercize Boikin's Q if he still can. Need ten minutes shuteye. Any one man Q takers just in case I crash?

237

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 10:03

Heh. It seemed like a pretty heated argument!

Thanks all for pushing through and getting the main part of this draft done before I departed.

Hope all is well in storm the storm ravaged East Coast, and no one had any Honus Wagner's float away.

Thanks especially to Tree for expediting and keeping this league together.

I'll pop in tonight and see how things are going.

238

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 10:03

Punk - 14 rounds I think. I have 5 slots open still.

239

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 10:04

Sure. I'll be here for another hour or 2.

240

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 10:20

sent

241

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 10:46

I'm trying to reach boikin since the problem with the last pick still hasn't gone away. I'd feel more comfortable if he was brought up-to-date.

242

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 11:02

I'm still in favor of a repick for Boiken

243

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 11:06

fine with me.

244

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 11:40

Yeah, Boikin still needs a repick for Ryan Williams and his 9.08.

245

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 11:45

I am still in and out of airports. I should be home in 2 days. Go if u are able to pick for me it would probably be better. If u can't I will keep checking.

246

Great One
ID: 574139
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 12:03

I got it, just let me know when you are back.

247

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 12:05

Sounds good. Thanks my man

248

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 15:00

Who is on the clock ?

249

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 15:10

Boikin's situation is still not worked out even tho he's been here recently. Go figure.

250

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 15:11

And now 8.08?

251

boikin
ID: 532592112
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 15:11

sorry i made the pick i should hopefully be on top of things now.

253

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 15:19

No you also have to fix the mistaken 8.08 Ryan Williams pick which was made for you.

254

boikin
ID: 532592112
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 16:11

i put a new pick in for 8.08.

255

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 18:01

I had left my pick with a manager or two but no one exercized the Q.

256

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 20:50

Graham was a 3rd round pick.

257

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 21:09

Lofton was a 7th round pick.

258

Astade
ID: 38542218
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 22:15

I will pick in 10-15. Not quite ready.

259

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 22:18

Like I said 10.10 is Null still.

260

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 22:54

Can someone explain the numbering in the draft thread? I'm happy to fix it (it looks like it needs fixin') but I'm not sure what is going on.

261

Tree
ID: 41512710
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 22:58

PD - see my recent post for Wiggs, in the actual Draft thread, for correct numbering.

sheep.

262

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 23:03

9.10 I mean

263

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 23:04

Renumbered, bolded when needed, and I moved 8.08 back to the eighth round.

264

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Mon, Aug 29, 2011, 23:04

I'll make Bili's 10.6 pick when it comes-up....

265

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 09:49

Boiken- James Starks has already been picked. Please repick

266

boikin
ID: 532592112
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 09:57

sorry about that I forgot to load the whole page when I checked for his name.

267

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 10:16

RELEASE-N-damuKONG

sUH!

268

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 11:02

Okay. That's funny.

A hearty hello from Walla Walla. The city of Bordellos from my father's youth as a Vandal.

Thanks again Clyde.

270

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 11:20

Boldwin..REPICK

Ndamukong Suh was Astade keeper. Can anyone in this league actually operate Control F.

271

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 11:24

Now it's twice as funny. I thought he was Baldwin's keeper, but instead he's Kim Jong Il.

272

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 12:22

Bili u gonna have Internet access tday?

273

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 12:52

Repicking, didn't think an interior lineman would be a keeper.

274

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 12:57

Can anyone take a queue?? I can't wait any longer for Baldwin to grace us with his presence.

BTW..see 229 above.

This unwarranted delay is exactly why kafenatid.net should be our drafting forum, not the Guru threads.

275

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 12:59

Posted 2 minutes after I repicked.

276

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 12:59

nevermind..he did show

Boldy your 229 s/b enough to point out the intelligence necessary to pick w/o control F precursor

277

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 13:34

Did go give a queue with Scott because I saw the pick said Wiggs queue and I didn't do a queue. If go did that's fine but I wanted to make sure it wasn't supposed to be someone else's pick

278

Great One
ID: 574139
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 13:43

Yeah, i sent a que.

279

wiggs
ID: 497411815
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 15:03

Ok cool. Just didn't want him to pick out of another queue. Thanks again go

280

Great One
ID: 574139
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 15:12

No problem.

And yeah, why don't you use Kafenatid? you wouldn't even need me to help Wiggs cause he could just have set pick specific ques at his leisure and let it fire away.

281

Taxman
ID: 77123016
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 17:12

Great question. Conflab by Baldwin and boiken today would not have occurred in kafenatid. I continue to push for kafenatid use however this league includes managers still watching black and white TV on round screens, although some have advanced to 4 track tape players and selectamatic typewriters.

282

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 17:13

GO.....

don't get the kafenatid discussion started. didn't we have it in baseball, and aren't you full aware? lol

that being said, i am considering switching this league to MyFantasyLeague next season...but we'll see. lol

283

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 17:59

9.10 Curtis Lofton is still on there and was picked in round 7...

284

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 21:02

good catch Punk. I'm doing a side by side draft and had given you another player that round. I'll pick in a moment.

285

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 21:35

Nice Hawethorn pick. I had 2 LB's or that would have been my pick.

286

Great One
ID: 157433020
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 21:44

sent a que to Tree, been refreshing a draft for a league i'm not even in since I ate lunch and am going to sleep soon...

and yeah Tree, I figured since Kaf. was successful for baseball that it would be used across all the Poli leagues.
I could have just set up some ques and forgotten about this til i got the magic email. much more time effective than checking back over and over...

287

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Aug 30, 2011, 22:37

Yer preaching to the converted. Tree is all for that.

288

wiggs
ID: 6772010
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 00:00

GO- I will probably need you for atleast 1 more round. I am going to be traveling through the night and wont be able to pick for a while. Thanks again buddy

289

astade
ID: 78462922
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 00:53

just got home. pick in a few. i need to start leaving a queue! sorry folks.

290

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 01:00

Hopefully GO can make a pick for wiggs after astade picks, so I can make my pick b4 I go to sleep about midnte pacific... Will b up about 6am, not sure if bili will have Internet for his next pick or not....

291

Clyde
ID: 4477280
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 02:17

Guess since it's 215am eastern u all r asleep. Hopfully GO or wiggs make pick so I can pick when I up....

292

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 02:40

btw - unless we switch to Kafenatid or MFL - i.e. an automated draft system - i'm stepping down as commish after the season.

the G24 did 214 picks - 9 rounds, 24 teams - in just over 4 days - an average of about 50 picks a day.

RIFC did 336 picks - 24 rounds, 14 teams - in 8 days - an average of about 42 picks a day.

we've done 120 picks and aren't done yet. it's taken us 9 days so far. that's about 13 picks a day.

it is time to switch. it is time to use a modern drafting program, one that makes the process so much easier for everyone involved. no double picking, lesser long delays, queues, notifications when you're up, etc.

it's time.

293

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 10:09

Can we get PD or someone to change all these current numbers to round 11?

294

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 10:22

Tree, do you actually spend hours asking yourself who would Baldwin want next so you can steal him from me? Cause it really seems like you do.

I was positive I would end up with Ringer and or Ben Tate and I just can't believe I got skunked.

295

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 10:28

I really wanted Julio Jones but I figured A.J. Green would fall to me. He'd slip another round based on that terrible situation. Nope.

296

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 11:41

with Julio Jones going in the second round, i'm surprised Green made it to the 4th. i didn't think he'd make it to the 5th, so i snagged him.

as for Tate, well, he's a good back up to have.

297

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 11:50

I count twenty slots minus 4 keepers means 16 rounds of draft.

298

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 11:56

6 Keepers...

299

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 11:58

Oooh that's right. So 14.12 will be the last pick.

300

wiggs
ID: 6772010
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 13:02

I just got home- I am completely exhausted- please feel free to pick for me again. I think after this one I will be good to go. I do not want to hold the draft up anymore then I have to.

301

Great One
ID: 574139
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 13:18

I got a que ready to roll so I'll at least do the next one for ya...

302

astade
ID: 38219417
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 14:47

queue sent to Tree.

303

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 20:28

who can take a queue for me. I'm outa here in 2 hrs, not returning until 9-10 AM tomorrow.

304

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 20:44

Here

305

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 21:14

No offense Boldy, but you pick right in front of me...any one else?

306

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 21:18

I pick after you Tax. Is that a problem?

307

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 21:32

Not at all PV. I'll send you a queue in a few.

308

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Wed, Aug 31, 2011, 21:42

PV ..sent.. thanx (if you don't get it..please call me at 512-eight01-six six 05

309

wiggs
ID: 6772010
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 00:27

GO- Do you want to finish this draft for me and I will run the team when its over- you have created this monster, do you want to finish it off? If so great, if not I will be starting a new job tomorrow, not sure what the computer access will be, so if its sitting on me please keep picking. Thanks

310

Great One
ID: 16834111
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 12:34

I'm actually on the road today, so would be tough for me to do last few picks, also don't have my list... I think you still need a kicker, so that should be one easy one.

311

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 12:41

I'm around most of the day if you all need any help.

312

PV On golf course
ID: 18621911
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 13:00

I have Tax que from last night, but he should be around by now. Going to wait.

313

PV On golf course
ID: 18621911
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 16:13

Been a while. Should I use Tax que?

314

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 16:40

Getting Kolb in round 12 was insane value.

315

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 17:23

I am here- can someone text me (six o seven six 24 8 six 7 six) or email me when its my pick. Thanks
wiggs

316

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 18:16

Sorry PV..I should have called. Came in saw I wasn't up yet..Wife came in and grabbed me by the ear and dragged me to office for an employee problem. I didn't stop to call you (not that she would have let me). Having employees is emotionally draining when you see the damage lack of motivation can cause.

317

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 19:14

Can any one reach Astade..he is up here in poli and he is up in RIBC AAA

318

astade
ID: 78462922
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 22:21

sorry, i left queues in both drafts, b7. I think Tree wasn't at a PC to execute the pick and in RIBC AAA my queue was eaten up by the previous picks.

319

wiggs
Leader
ID: 04991311
Thu, Sep 01, 2011, 23:29

if it gets to me tomorrow feel free to skip me and I will pick when i get home.

320

astade
ID: 78462922
Fri, Sep 02, 2011, 01:00

b7 = taxman ;)

321

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Fri, Sep 02, 2011, 09:38

Clyde - Thanks for keeping things moving by picking for me.

I only have time to pop in very-occasionally. If that coincides with my pick, I'll do it. Otherwise, carry-on!

Thanks.

322

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Sep 02, 2011, 12:02

Whoever emailed or otherwise contacted Boikin for that last pick, needs to do it again.

323

taxman
SuperDude
ID: 029463114
Fri, Sep 02, 2011, 13:41

I think PD had a way to reach boiken ??

324

boikin
ID: 532592112
Fri, Sep 02, 2011, 14:20

sorry not sure why the find did not catch it the first time through.

325

Perm Dude
ID: 5510572522
Fri, Sep 02, 2011, 17:08

boikin gave me instructions for his last pick, so email me when he's up.

326

Astade
ID: 38542218
Sat, Sep 03, 2011, 14:44

I'm out for the weekend. Please skip my pick if it comes up. I will make picks off the waiver wire. I don't want to hold up the draft. Thanks.

327

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sat, Sep 03, 2011, 14:57

I believe that was the last round.

328

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Sep 05, 2011, 23:36

Tree, any update on the draft being put in? With the league starting Thursday I believe Waivers if entered right now would be up Thursday morning.

329

astade
ID: 78462922
Mon, Sep 05, 2011, 23:57

.... and i'm back! Thanks Punk, you always make me look good ;)

330

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Sep 06, 2011, 01:28

yea, i'm working on getting them in tonight.

331

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Sep 06, 2011, 02:48

done.

if there are any roster issues, let me know ASAP.

332

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Sep 06, 2011, 10:49

Thank you.

333

PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Tue, Sep 06, 2011, 11:52

Thanks Tree!

334

Myboyjack
ID: 447112610
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 12:30

Thanks tree

335

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 13:02

Fearless forecast: Bernard Berrian will go on to be the next Bobby Engram. A WR the incompetent Bear organization [which can only do defense] discarded who went on to become a top 50 player all time for his new team.

336

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 16:07

the next Bobby Engram

i'm not really sure a WR who had one 1,0000 yard season over a 13-year NFL career is anything to write home about.

337

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 17:32

Bobby Engram is a top 50 player all time? Or do you mean , he was in the top 50 players of whatever team he was currently on?

338

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 19:50

#24 actually. He was sneaky good in professional ways that help teams and receivers around him more than fantasy teams. He was a rock in a sea of spotty receiver performances around him. Always the player/coach leader of the receiving corp.

One example of many quality WR's the Bears couldn't recognize as valuable because their QB's and OL's and offensive coordinators and team philosophies couldn't begin to utilize them properly.

339

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 20:57

#24 actually.

that's the 24th best Seahawk ever, which probably puts him just outside the greatest 5,000 NFL players ever.

good lord. there is nothing great about Bobby Engram to hold him in such reverence.

340

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 21:04

A) You didn't play with him.

B) The Seahawks have indeed had their moments.

341

Tree
ID: 41512710
Wed, Sep 07, 2011, 23:05

A) You didn't play with him.

i also didn't play with Troy Aikman, but i can tell you he's one of the best players ever. didn't realize not playing with a professional athlete disqualified one from determining that a player isn't one of the great ones.

B) The Seahawks have indeed had their moments.

you're correct. when Mike Holmgren was coaching the team and Shaun Alexander was in his prime, they did some relatively good things - and i say relatively, because a season with double digit wins is a remarkable thing in Seattle, and they achieved 3 of them during the Holmgren/Alexander Era.

but that's about it. you're talking about an unremarkable player on an unremarkable franchise that has managed just 5 double digit win totals in 35 seasons. why you're playing up Bobby Engram and the Seattle Seahawks to be world beaters is beyond me.

342

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 03:55

Obviously I know more about the respect Engram was and is held in on that team than you do.

I completely concur that his single 1000 yard season does not remind any fantasy manager of Jerry Rice.

However his entire career with the Seahawks he was the one guy who was most reliable on his routes, in his hands, in his non-diva uber-professional player/coach conduct and that was during a long drought of flaky receivers, shaky QB's, failed coaching, injury marred lost seasons for the Seahawks. That he didn't hit 1000 yards was not his fault.

He earned his #24 all-time Seahawk ranking and you're just too stubborn or uninformed to know that.

343

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 09:56

Obviously I know more about the respect Engram was and is held in on that team than you do.

you more about everything than anyone. you're an expert on climate control, the economy, mediocre professional football players, how to judge who's an America, how to judge who's a Christian, how to judge who's a Republican, how to judge the Pillsbury bake-off, and how to weave baskets from dryer lint.

you are the world's smartest man.

344

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 11:27

No, just your run of the mill polymath.

345

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 12:29

Your name is missing.

Must just be an oversight.

if you'd like, I can add you.

346

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 13:02

Correct that oversight forthwith!

347

Great One
ID: 574139
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 16:26

Engram sucks.

You guys finish your draft yet?

348

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 16:35

You didn't play with him.

Listen to me and learn.

349

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 16:49

if i were to listen to you and learn, i'd learn how to hate, be a bigot, to be filled with false pride, and falsely proclaim to be a Christian.

but i have no interest in that. you're the expert in those things, remember?

350

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 17:11

Honestly you are quite a rarity, Tree. I've never seen jew so sure he was the final arbiter on all things christian and eager to pontificate on it.

Care for my opinion on Daved Cyprys, or Rabbi Moshe Eisemann, or Rabbi Yehudah Kolko, or Rabbi Aaron Tendler, or Rabbi Chaim Abrahamson?

351

Great One
ID: 574139
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 17:25

Thats pretty embarrassing to have a marginal role player as one of your top all time players. Next up? Jim McIlvane was the 17th best Supersonic!

352

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 17:46

You just have no respect for the slot receiver, GO.

I think it's pretty clear my original point, that the Bears wouldn't recognize a good WR if he bit them in the butt, has been made. Or they wouldn't be dumping Seattle's all-time greatest slot receiver and team captain.

See Johnny Knox for current relevance. I am guessing Bennett will eventually prove the point. And Berrian in Minn.

353

Tree
ID: 37849816
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 17:50

It's called being open minded and having real world experience. I have spent quite a bit of time in churches. Never mind the myriad of friends of mine who are regular church goers, my ex girlfriend (the girl i moved to nyc for) worked for her church, and my best friend in NYC converted from Judaism to Christianity.

But even more than that, is common sense. There isn't a Christian i've ever known who so viciously and callously attacks ones perceived enemies as you do, and with such a proud, vain, and arrogant swagger.

354

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 18:41

I'm not this way at all in real life. This is survival mode in troll country.

355

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 20:36

I'm not this way at all in real life.

because you'd get your ass handed to you on a weekly basis. as has been pointed out, you're a keyboard commando that talks a lot of crap.

Sox called you out perfectly, and you didn't have a word to say.

356

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 20:50

Yeah Tree, see how far that 'calling innocent strangers pedophiles' works out for you in real life.

357

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 21:08

Yeah Tree, see how far that 'calling innocent strangers pedophiles' works out for you in real life.

i realize you dabble in lies. you're practically an artist in them, but at no point did i ever call a stranger a pedophile.

358

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 21:09

No, you've just implicated everyone in two religions.

359

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Sep 08, 2011, 23:14

No, you've just implicated everyone in two religions.

uh, no.

i provided a link to a website from a non-profit organization that gives assistance to those who claim to be victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of the Jehovah's Witness religious organization.

if you feel like i'm calling you a pedophile by doing so, so be it, but that's not me, that's ALL you.

(as an aside, the mere thought of YOU accusing anyone of implicating entire religions is borderline hysterical - no one on this board has implicated more people based on the beliefs of others in a similar group than you have.)

360

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Sep 09, 2011, 03:45

Really, walk into a bar and accuse ALL of them of being pedophiles. Don't just accuse people who you know won't punch you in the nose.

361

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Fri, Sep 09, 2011, 04:57

So I have Peyton manning as a keeper in my other keeper league and Garcon in both.

So Peyton props up his broken neck long enuff to happy talk himself into a megacontract...and now his team refuses to take him off the active roster.

It's like these guys are all on speed dial with Mike Shanahan figuring out how to do the most fantasy damage.

362

Tree
ID: 41512710
Fri, Sep 09, 2011, 10:20

Really, walk into a bar and accuse ALL of them of being pedophiles. Don't just accuse people who you know won't punch you in the nose.

not what i'm doing, not what i did. never accused you of being pedo, never accused everyone in your entire religion of being pedos. i've used the word S-O-M-E plenty of times, but not A-L-L. they are not interchangeable, despite your insistence that they are.

363

Great One
ID: 268281023
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 19:26

Doug Baldwin is already up to 43rd on the all time Seattle Seahawks list they re-voted this afternoon.

364

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 22:47

If this is really this important to you, get on the twitter account of someone who played with him and have them explain it.

365

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Sep 11, 2011, 23:02

Efren Herrera dropped a few spots.

366

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 09:50

Someone refresh my memory. How do we work waiver claims in this league? Last I remember we emailed MBJ or some such nonsense.

367

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Sep 26, 2011, 09:51

It all runs through Yahoo now. Just put in your claim, and yahoo figures it out who should get it.

368

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Oct 02, 2011, 20:10

Doug Baldwin moved up to 41st today, as he went for a personal best 84 yards.

369

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Oct 03, 2011, 06:08

Andre Johnson out so Foster will get all my #1QB's points.

The Bear's just found out their OL that can't pass block can spring Forte for 200 yards. A win with my #2QB netting 102 pass yrds/1-int/0-TD. Yech!

At least I have ~~keeper Peyton Manning~~ my #QB2-Fitzpatrick in my other fantasy team chewing up the NFL so I might get some fun this season.

You think this is easy?

370

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Oct 03, 2011, 23:04

Nailbiter, bili! I'm winning by one Mathis sack and bili's Mike Williams is on pace to beat me so far.

371

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Oct 03, 2011, 23:39

3 one-hundredths back.

I like my chances, but you never know.

372

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Oct 03, 2011, 23:43

Considering you have two guys going to my one, yeah.

Can my DL outscore your LB and TB's best wideout for a whole quarter? It would take quite a momentum change.

373

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 00:24

I get a miracle win which I won't actually count until I see no blue asterisks later this week. Very close.

374

biliruben
ID: 81382416
Tue, Oct 04, 2011, 00:35

Yeah. Nothing for a quarter. Congrats!

375

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 08:12

376

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 22:27

saw Baldwin's comment on his yahoo team page about having to take a zero for Addai today because of our skinny bench.

while i agree our bench is a bit skinny, you didn't have to take a zero - you CHOSE to take a zero.

you've got a backup QB and a back up TE on your bench. i would have dropped one of them - especially the QB - to not take a goose egg.

your starting QB doesn't have a bye until week 11. there are currently a half-dozen QBs on the waiver wire that are putting up numbers similar or better to your back up, and about 10 starting QBs hanging out on the waiver wire.

no idea why you kept a guy like Jay Cutler when doing so could make the difference between winning and losing this week.

377

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 22:31

I like Tony Gonzalez and Cutler a lot better than anyone on the WW. I think TG has proven that already. If the Chicago O-line plays anything like they did today, the rest of the year, you'll see why I kept Cutler too.

378

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 22:38

I've had a bit of a family crisis this week. Turns out I spaced setting my lineup. Sorry bout that.

379

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Oct 16, 2011, 23:21

you still can't play two QBs at once.

380

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Mon, Oct 17, 2011, 09:32

And you can't play matchups with just one.

381

biliruben
ID: 358252515
Mon, Oct 17, 2011, 12:48

Vick or cam a available for a top 10 WR.

382

Boldwin
ID: 35615181
Tue, Oct 25, 2011, 11:03

If Robbie Gould had just kicked two field goals without missing Sunday, he would have been the all time most accurate kicker in NFL history.

He choked.

Robbie Gould has been dropped by 10921 teams in Yahoo! leagues

Man, people are fickle.

But at least he's pullin' down a couple million a year. He has a twin brother who can kick just as accurately as Robbie but who isn't employed.

Man, life is fickle.

383

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 14:50

it's pretty amazing watching the live scoring/stat tracker.

if the season were to end right this very second, there would be FIVE teams tied for first place with 9-4 records, but B7 would take the regular season crown with a fairly large PF margin.

but the other four teams? 23.25 points separate 2nd place from 5th place.

384

Boldwin
ID: 261149414
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 16:12

Look at bili go this week!

In retrospect I should have traded him Dwayne Bowe for a QB.

385

Boldwin
ID: 261149414
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 16:15

Of course bili would have been screwed when Vick went down but he offered Newton for a keeper WR and as much as I like Bowes 29pt games I'll prolly be keeping Gronkowski instead.

386

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 17:14

You could have had Reggie Bush for Bowe.

387

Boldwin
ID: 261149414
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 17:28

Reggie Bush is exactly the kind of player I love in real life who has always burned me in fantasy sports. The super-talent who for some reason teams feel they can't expose to full-time use. I know he's doing well, but I couldn't keep him and I don't believe it will last.

388

Pancho Villa
ID: 597172916
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 17:49

I don't believe it will last.

Me neither. That's why I wanted to trade him.

389

Boldwin
ID: 261149414
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 17:57

I respect that.

390

Myboyjack
ID: 36452617
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 18:02

Meanwhile, I'm going to wind up with the 2nd most points in the league and miss the playoffs.....

391

Boldwin
ID: 261149414
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 18:18

Kinda makes ya wonder why this format is more fun than straight cumulative fantasy points, doesn't it? And yet it is.

If you hadn't pointed out that, I would have, MBJ.

392

Boldwin
ID: 261149414
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 18:32

Astade had Payton Manning, and PV...

Can anyone honestly say looking at PV's team at the start of the year that that could possibly ever be a last place team? Rivers/Gates/Fitzgerald/Gore/Plaxico/Bush/Julio Jones?

I stand by my tagline, 'best league parity I ever saw.'

393

Tree
ID: 41512710
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 21:35

Meanwhile, I'm going to wind up with the 2nd most points in the league and miss the playoffs.....

same thing happened to me last season. third most points, missed the playoffs.

394

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Sun, Dec 04, 2011, 23:58

Didn't you already clinch last week, MBJ?

I sure have a knack for winning the meaningless games. Reel off 4 straight wins make sure I screw up my draft position for next year.

Generally I like to hit my stride going into the playoffs, but I have to actually make the playoffs...

395

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Mon, Dec 05, 2011, 14:28

This league is always tight. The waiver system causes parity. Always letting the last place team go first should improve those losing teams. Every week, two or three players emerge due to injuries, playing time, matchups, suddenly becoming good, etc.

396

Boldwin
ID: 4111685
Sun, Dec 11, 2011, 08:41

The emergence of Gronkowski and Antonio brown should have made my team unstoppable but with the Schaub injury, Chris Johnson taking the year off, Ahmad Bradshaw unusable...It's amazing I'm in the playoffs at all. Especially in this league.

I lost Bradshaw and Peyton Manning in my other league and made the playoffs but there is a much much weaker lower half league there.

Crazy as it sounds, I'd love to see what Favre could do with these Bears WR's. They are much better than they've shown due to OL/QB injury/youth growing pains/OFF coord-QB mismatch.

At least Bears avoid the QB controversy if that would still be possible with Favre.

I've got to wait late to see my fate. A Romo/Witten/Victor Cruz combo I'm facing could spoil my season late tonite. And Rice vs Indy. Yikes.

397

Boldwin
ID: 4111685
Mon, Dec 12, 2011, 08:14

Congrats Taxman. Big numbers.

398

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Thu, Dec 15, 2011, 18:06

Good luck to everyone still in the playoffs. There were some big scores last week.

399

biliruben
ID: 59551120
Mon, Dec 19, 2011, 09:49

A huge day for Zen's ghost. Is building 7 haunted?

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Tree
ID: 41512710
Mon, Dec 19, 2011, 11:33

this was a hard week for me. several players on a league i'm in that pays very well for making it to the championship game, were on my team in that league, but but my opponent's team in this league.

as much as i wanted to win this league, i'll take the money league any day.

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Boldwin
ID: 58112185
Mon, Dec 19, 2011, 12:07

I would like to know who on my team sent the 'suck for Luck' memo.

402

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 17:33

Good luck this week to everyone still in the playoffs. Tree, your team deserved a better fate. 186 points should have been enough to win.

403

Tree
ID: 41512710
Thu, Dec 22, 2011, 19:44

thanks B7. it sucked having that many points - in fact, the second highest point total in the playoffs (the first being to the team that beat me) and my third highest point total of the season.

it was that team's highest score of the season by nearly 20 points, and only their third total over 175 all season.

but, that's the breaks, and good luck to the both of you!

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clyde
ID: 3111331823
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 00:14

Congrats B7

405

Boldwin
ID: 321121173
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 03:20

Very strong way to finish the season, B7.

I just lost the championship game in my other keeper league and my playoff games were disappointing enuff to have me considering drafting purely for the post-season schedule. Ugh!

Do you?

406

Building 7
Leader
ID: 171572711
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 09:07

Not really. I just try to stockpile good players, so you have some choices in the playoffs. Plus teams that you think will be bad on defense in August, can be good in December....Houston, Denver, Seattle, etc. and vice-versa. I used to do draft that way in RIFC, but it didn't work well for me. First you have to make the playoffs.

In the finals I benched Aaron Rodgers, Beanie Wells, Brandon Lloyd, and Mike Tolbert. Picked up Kahlil Bell and Matt Moore and used them. Benching Rodgers could have backfired, but it worked out OK. I didn't want to take the chance he only played one half or not at all.

When you get to this level, the playoffs are a lot about luck about karma. All the coaches are good in this league. Posts 398 and 402 went a long way in helping me win the title.

407

Tree
ID: 41512710
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 09:36

i agree. luck plays a HUGE role in the playoffs. obviously, you need to have a good team to get there, but luck - good or bad - can be a difference when it's one loss and you're out.

408

Biliruben
ID: 358252515
Tue, Dec 27, 2011, 12:46

Congrats b7. You had an awesome team.

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Boldwin
ID: 321121173
Wed, Dec 28, 2011, 16:35

My son was religious about drafting only players with great playoff schedules. He crushed one year but that was because he was also religious about beating us to the waiver wire. Otherwise I could usually beat him so I didn't take play-off schedule seriously until now. I'm really soul-searching this post-mortem season.

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