Fantasy Football '09

Ruckus · Aug 09, 2009, 11:44 PM

QuoteRuckus - is the only reason sunday doesnt work because you have another draft? If thats the case, we could do it sunday sept. 5th

wednesday at 7PM sounds a hell of a lot better than 9PM though. im probably going to be too pumped after the draft to sleep anyway ;D

And Id say just do those IDP positions. Havent seem anyone say otherwise.

I'll be camping in West Virginia that whole weekend only to come back for a Monday night draft.
Besides, I'm guessing there aren't that many draft slots available that Sunday.

capt. scotty · Aug 09, 2009, 11:57 PM

ahh, ok....i guess i'll just have to suck it up then. ive been tired the next day for things worse than a fantasy draft.

and since I think we figured out the IDP positions, we still need the scoring decided on. here's what I use in my money league with some slight adjustments I just made:

Tackle Solo 1
Tackle Assist    .5
Sack    3
Interception    3
Fumble Force    3
Fumble Recovery    2
Defensive Touchdown 6
Safety    2
Pass Defended    1

The only changes I made was increase INT's and FF's from 2 to 3 and decrease sacks from 3.5 to 3. I think that evens out the value better, and keep in mind that with a sack you are also getting 1 pt for the tackle and also possibly 3 more for a FF.

aMillionDreams · Aug 10, 2009, 06:54 AM

I like making INTs the same as sack, if anything they should be worth more since they are rarer and more of a game-changing play. I think FF's could be backed down to two though as they usually come with another score (solo tackle or fumble recovery), I'm also thinking if a player strips the ball from the QB and falls on it then you're looking a Tackle Solo (1) + Sack (3) + Fumble Force (3) + Fumble Recovery (2). That's nine points from one individual defensive player on one play. Seems like a bit much. I know that kind of play doesn't happen all the time but it does happen. Then again, I've never play with IDPs so this is all conjecture. What do you all think?

corey · Aug 10, 2009, 09:09 AM

Sounds good to me, aMD. I'll make the scoring changes in a bit.

The draft is officially set for Wednesday, September 2nd at 7PM eastern.

Jon T. · Aug 10, 2009, 07:02 PM

Dudes. I hate to do this but I'm going to have to resign my spot. I think I am burnt out with it and I don't want to be the one that quits setting his lineup each week. It looks like there is enough interest and time to fill my spot. And, unlike Mr. Favre, I'm going out on top. ;D Better to burn out than fade away, eh? Good luck!

corey · Aug 10, 2009, 07:24 PM

Well.... damn it. It's gonna suck to not have you play this year.
I understand though.

Did you remove yourself? I guess I could go look, huh? I'll remove you if you haven't done so already.

Now I gotta go back through the thread and find the other person that wanted to play. :)

Jon T. · Aug 11, 2009, 07:03 PM

I know, man Maybe next year. I am in a big money league that has been going on for a while and I almost backed out of it. I hope it's just a passing phase.

Don't worry though, I'll still be around to talk smack about Alabama. ;D

aMillionDreams · Aug 11, 2009, 07:23 PM

Damn, Jon. That's a bummer. I hope you're back next year. Don't be a stranger, brother.

Corey, you may want to change the draft time soon. Slots that close to the season won't be open too much longer.

Ruckus · Aug 12, 2009, 01:08 AM

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Now I gotta go back through the thread and find the other person that wanted to play. :)

YDYDark? How's he gonna draft high atop the Tetons? ;)

corey · Aug 12, 2009, 08:11 AM

I sent him a PM. Any idea when he'll be back?

corey · Aug 13, 2009, 08:35 PM

Is he gone for a while? Should we get someone else to play?

Ruckus · Aug 13, 2009, 11:32 PM

OHH NOOOOO!

I thought we were gonna do the 26th of August. I know that is not as close to opening kickoff but I can't do the 2nd. I'm really sorry but I had won free DC United tix for that day. :(

corey · Aug 14, 2009, 12:09 AM

I'm OK with that if everyone else is. I'll have a draft the night before as well. I was hoping to have a little space between them, but I can live with it.

capt. scotty · Aug 14, 2009, 02:52 AM

QuoteOHH NOOOOO!

I thought we were gonna do the 26th of August. I know that is not as close to opening kickoff but I can't do the 2nd. I'm really sorry but I had won free DC United tix for that day. :(

DC United?!

I know Im a douche for actually going to Pirate games, but MLS soccer?!

Not trying to screw you Ruckus, but the 26th is 2 weeks before the regular season starts.

....is every night besides wednesday seriously forbidden?!

Ruckus · Aug 14, 2009, 09:18 AM

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QuoteOHH NOOOOO!

I thought we were gonna do the 26th of August. I know that is not as close to opening kickoff but I can't do the 2nd. I'm really sorry but I had won free DC United tix for that day. :(

DC United?!

I know Im a douche for actually going to Pirate games, but MLS soccer?!

Not trying to screw you Ruckus, but the 26th is 2 weeks before the regular season starts.

....is every night besides wednesday seriously forbidden?!

C'mon man, I wouldn't say it if it wasn't the case. That said, if it's not good and everyone else can't do it, I will have someone draft for me. The problem is that other days would have to be later and there are those like aMD that can't do it late and I can't early.

Dude, don't hate the MLS. Don't get me wrong, I watch the EPL, Serie A and La Liga. BUT, it's nice to see a league that slowly but surely has been making just the right amount of progress and it is here to stay.

The new soccer only, intimate venues they've built in places like Toronto, Chicago, and Colombus are beautiful and have created great atmospheres. Anyways, live MLS isn't like the Chelsea/AC Milan match I went to go see 3 weeks ago but it's still good stuff.

And dude, there's nothing wrong with going to Bucco games. :)

.Walt · Aug 14, 2009, 12:38 PM

My brother and I are going to Chiefs vs Chargers at Arrowhead. I don't really have a team, but I think I'm going to be a Chiefs fan. We've made this into a little tradition. Go to KC, and try a different BBQ spot. This year we're going back to the original Arthur Bryant's. Had to, it's been too long. Gonna check up the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum also.

capt. scotty · Aug 14, 2009, 01:24 PM

what about wednesday september 9th?

aMillionDreams · Aug 14, 2009, 04:03 PM

I don't know if they'll let us draft that late and count week one, but other than that I don't care as long as I'm awake.

corey · Aug 14, 2009, 04:27 PM

" Note: Drafts must be completed no later than the Sunday BEFORE the week you wish scoring to begin. "

Sounds to me like if we draft on the 9th, we won't be able to start scoring until Week 2 and I'd rather not do that.

aMillionDreams · Aug 14, 2009, 04:50 PM

Let's just switch to the original date and time we agreed on, August 26th. I don't care that it's my bday, it'll give me a reason to look forward to that day. And you all might get lucky and I'll get too drunk to think straight (not likely though, since it's a weeknight)

btw, Capn if you didn't go to Bucs games I'd have to give you shit for being a fair weather fan. Being a lifelong Bengals and Reds fan, I think there is great honor in sticking by your team, even after decades of failure.