NationStates Jolt Archive

American Football, before you start bitching. :tongue:

Link here:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/nsg_nsfl

After a relatively successful season last year as Commish, I return in hopes that my league management skills are intact. On to my main points:

--I know, some are you are saying it's too early, but at least that gives more time for more people to sign up. Last year we had 10 participants, let's go for 12 this year. I put the cap at 16 teams.

--I propose we continue with the same rules set up as last year, which can be found here (http://archive.fantasysports.yahoo.com/nfl/2007/465264/settings).

--The draft will be preferably live, on an agreed-upon date to be determined.

--Anyone interested in joining the league should TG me for the password.

--It is free, and prizeless, sans the bragging rights.

Any further queries are welcome. Oh, and Go Eagles. :wink:

I'm up for this.

GO PACK - Lets see how they do post Favre!

I'm in. Though I'd prefer to have the draft at or close to the end of the pre-season. That way we don't draft good players who get serious injuries before they play a down that counts.

Oh hell, why not. I'm in.

I'm up for this.

GO PACK - Lets see how they do post Favre!

They gonna suck.

TG sent to the commish...I believe I played in your league last year. Please send me the league # and password.

And I'm gonna go ahead and call out Maineiacs, if for no other reason than the fact that I owe him a whoopin' for beating me in fantasy baseball last year...come out, come out, wherever you are...

BLOOD BOWL, sure. American Football, not so much.
Ravens (because i like ravens)! So does Indisputability.

I still can't get in. It says the league doesn't exist.

TG sent to the commish...I believe I played in your league last year. Please send me the league # and password.

And I'm gonna go ahead and call out Maineiacs, if for no other reason than the fact that I owe him a whoopin' for beating me in fantasy baseball last year...come out, come out, wherever you are...

If it's any consolation, in the league I'm in this year, I've lost four straight weeks, including a shut-out two weeks ago, and I've tumbled from 2nd to 10th, and out of play-off contention unless I get real lucky in August.

I still can't get in. It says the league doesn't exist.

Here's the league ID number, I think that's needed. NSFL IV (ID# 224786)

Yep - we need that number - OK registered and joined the league.

@1010102 - We'll see.

Yep - we need that number - OK registered and joined the league.

@1010102 - We'll see.

Yes we will.

Vikings FTW!
Greenbay FTL!

Yes we will.

Vikings FTW!

If we've got a defense this year.

Yes we will.

Vikings FTW!
Greenbay FTL!

Well there are exceptional years when that happens, but I don't think this year will be one of those rare occasions. Apart from Peterson, who do the Vikings have?

http://www.fotofap.com/files/310564_yvacj/fantasyfootball.jpg

Well there are exceptional years when that happens, but I don't think this year will be one of those rare occasions. Apart from Peterson, who do the Vikings have?

umm... um... can I get back to you on that?

If we've got a defense this year.

Pass defense is what we need to improve, and we drafted some very good pass blockers this year.

Well there are exceptional years when that happens, but I don't think this year will be one of those rare occasions. Apart from Peterson, who do the Vikings have?

We've got the best run defense in the NFL, record setting defensive ends, and a good mix of of veterans and rookies.

Pass defense is what we need to improve, and we drafted some very good pass blockers this year.


Huh?? Pass blockers are normally offensive linemen - how are they going to help your pass defense?


We've got the best run defense in the NFL, record setting defensive ends, and a good mix of of veterans and rookies.

All well and good, but the question was "Apart from Peterson, who do the Vikings have?", not - which unit of the Vikings has some respectability. OK - so you lose 13 - 0 instead of 27 - 0.

Defense wins championships - yes, but offense wins games. Where is the Vikings offense?

Where is the Vikings offense?

In 1998.

Huh?? Pass blockers are normally offensive linemen - how are they going to help your pass defense?




All well and good, but the question was "Apart from Peterson, who do the Vikings have?", not - which unit of the Vikings has some respectability. OK - so you lose 13 - 0 instead of 27 - 0.

Defense wins championships - yes, but offense wins games. Where is the Vikings offense?

Not pass blockers, I mean Defensive ends. whoops.

The Lions are going to the Super Bowl this year.

Prove me wrong.

The Lions are going to the Super Bowl this year.

Prove me wrong.

Mkay.

The Vikings are gunna win. Thats how I'm proving you wrong.

The Lions are going to the Super Bowl this year.

Prove me wrong.

So who is giving them tickets?

Much though I despise them, I figure the NFC representative this year will be the Cowboys.

So who is giving them tickets?

Much though I despise them, I figure the NFC representative this year will be the Cowboys.

*bah dum ching*

I think you're right. They've done nothing but improve this offseason.

http://www.fotofap.com/files/310564_yvacj/fantasyfootball.jpg

Most of the time I find what you post tasteless, ill-informed, or both.

This is one of the rare times where I find you hilarious. :D

*proudly waves 06 CHAMP flag around* :D

I'll probably register later this week...work be busy these days.

Fleckenstein- If you want any help with the GMing, just let me know, I was NSFF GM in 05 and 06.

If it's any consolation, in the league I'm in this year, I've lost four straight weeks, including a shut-out two weeks ago, and I've tumbled from 2nd to 10th, and out of play-off contention unless I get real lucky in August.

That sucks. I only root for people to fail when it ensures my success, so I hope you turn it around.

I've had a rough go of it myself this year in most of my leagues (I'm in too many, about 10, I need to cut it down to a manageable number next year). I drafted the same damn pitchers in most of them...Smoltz, Gallardo, Liriano, Rich Hill, often on the same team, so I've been fighting uphill all year. I've started to turn it around in the last month or so though, so a top-3 finish is still possible in most of my leagues.

I'm in. Though I'd prefer to have the draft at or close to the end of the pre-season. That way we don't draft good players who get serious injuries before they play a down that counts.

I echo this sentiment.

I'm in. Though I'd prefer to have the draft at or close to the end of the pre-season. That way we don't draft good players who get serious injuries before they play a down that counts.

I too, agree with this idea.

I'll also voice my support for this idea.

TG me.

I'M NOT FINISHING IN LAST PLACE BY 3 YARDS THIS YEAR!!! :P

In other news, I'm going to draft Joseph Addai in the 1st round and drop him out of spite.

American Football, before you start bitching. :tongue:

Link here:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/nsg_nsfl

After a relatively successful season last year as Commish, I return in hopes that my league management skills are intact. On to my main points:

--I know, some are you are saying it's too early, but at least that gives more time for more people to sign up. Last year we had 10 participants, let's go for 12 this year. I put the cap at 16 teams.

--I propose we continue with the same rules set up as last year, which can be found here (http://archive.fantasysports.yahoo.com/nfl/2007/465264/settings).

--The draft will be preferably live, on an agreed-upon date to be determined.

--Anyone interested in joining the league should TG me for the password.

--It is free, and prizeless, sans the bragging rights.

Any further queries are welcome. Oh, and Go Eagles. :wink:

you have a TG

Come on people. Your chance to prove the the US crowd that you can beat them at their own game.

Fantasy football? Allow me to start the fantasy riots, since the whole point of fantasy is that it leaves room for things that don't happen in real life... *throws molotov cocktails on the field in order to mobilize the American Football hooligans!*

Come on people. Your chance to prove the the US crowd that you can beat them at their own game.

yep, still plenty of spots open.

I'll give it a shot.

how are we gonna play it?

how are we gonna play it?

Yahoo league? The rules and stuff are there.

Yahoo league? The rules and stuff are there.

It won't let you see them unless you're in the league.

It won't let you see them unless you're in the league.

Here's the League Settings:

League ID#: 224786
League Name: NSFL IV
Password:
Custom League URL: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/nsg_nsfl
Draft Type: Live Draft
Draft Time: Fri Aug 8 8:00pm EDT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Max Teams: 16
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Acquisitions per Week: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 3
Trade End Date: November 14, 2008
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 2 days
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Playoffs: Week 15, 16 and 17 (8 teams)
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, W/T, W/R, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Stat Categories: Completions (.5)
Passing Yards (50 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-3)
Sacks (-1)
Rushing Yards (12 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Receptions (.75)
Reception Yards (15 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-3)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Point After Attempt Missed (-4)
Sack (1)
Interception (3)
Fumble Recovery (3)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (6)
Block Kick (2)
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns (6)
Points Allowed 0 points (10)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (7)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (4)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (1)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (-1)
Points Allowed 35+ points (-4)
Fractional Points: Yes
Negative Points: Yes

It won't let you see them unless you're in the league.

Thanks. Even the archived ones?

Thanks. Even the archived ones?

I'm in the league now so I'm not sure, but I couldn't get anything before.

In semi-related news: If Favre comes back, would you draft him in a fantasy league?

In semi-related news: If Favre comes back, would you draft him in a fantasy league?

Depends who he landed with. But no, I wouldn't. Apart from last season he hasn't been that good for years. And anyone he does land with haven't got an established passing game, new system, probably miss training camp. The warning signs just pile up.

Depends who he landed with. But no, I wouldn't. Apart from last season he hasn't been that good for years. And anyone he does land with haven't got an established passing game, new system, probably miss training camp. The warning signs just pile up.

True. Though now it seems he's going to sit down and shut up for once, so I guess it's all moot.

well,i'll give it a shot but i don't know anything about american football.

So we've now got 8 solid players for the league. But we'd like 16, so if anyone out there is still considering doing this, do it. Naow.

Also, if you're worried about not being good, fear not - it's not really that hard and pretty easy to pick up. Also, there are a whole bunch of other nubs in the league.

Finally,







*bump*

*bump*


I knew it !!! You are Keyser Söze !!!


As to the Favre question...I draft Brett, or anyone, well after where their established market value says they should be drafted; considering league makeup and scoring, of course...

as an aside, I couldn't drop my car off at the mechanic's, because he has his parking lot roped off for the HOF parade tomorrow (I live a few miles north of the Canton HOF)...

cough *bump* cough

OK, is it still worth considering Aaron Rogers as a back up QB?

*bump*

OK, is it still worth considering Aaron Rogers as a back up QB?

*bump*

Yes. Green Bay have committed to him and the offence is still good. Could easily have a great season. Plus people are avoiding him for some reason so great late value.

42's the meaning of life btw.

In semi-related news: If Favre comes back, would you draft him in a fantasy league?

I drafted my first team yesterday, and took Favre in the 15th (and final) round. I figure there's enough upside to make it worth a shot.

I have a couple of teams on the CBS game - In both I ended up with Rogers. Should I go pick up Favre of the waiver wire?

I have a couple of teams on the CBS game - In both I ended up with Rogers. Should I go pick up Favre of the waiver wire?

Depends who he's replacing really, but probably yes, definitely worth handcuffing.

In my first league Rodgers is on FA, it's only a 12 team league and with the Favre thing no-one's gone for him yet. I would, but I've got QBs I prefer already.

any way we can bump back the draft date a couple weeks?

I hear Deuce is comin back this Season...

So hopefully we can see some kickass Saints this year!

Favre at the Jets!!!

Well that will increase the value of Coles and Cotchery

Bleh...works been kicking my ass, but I will be registering sometime late tonight.

*goes over stats*

Favre at the Jets!!!

Well that will increase the value of Coles and Cotchery

and Jones, what coach is going to challenge Favre to beat them deep like they did to the current QBs.

Favre at the Jets!!!

Well that will increase the value of Coles and Cotchery

I'm in a league where a guy drafted all Jets. Every one of his spots is occupied by a Jet. The only non-NYJ player he has is the Bears' defense, although he has the Jets' D as well.

I, of course, drafted Favre in the last round, so I'm laughing my ass off that I have his QB. He can rock out with Kellen Clemens & Chad Pennington to his heart's content.

I'd offer him a trade...but his roster is full of Jets...I don't really want any...

I'm in a league where a guy drafted all Jets. Every one of his spots is occupied by a Jet. The only non-NYJ player he has is the Bears' defense, although he has the Jets' D as well.

I, of course, drafted Favre in the last round, so I'm laughing my ass off that I have his QB. He can rock out with Kellen Clemens & Chad Pennington to his heart's content.

I'd offer him a trade...but his roster is full of Jets...I don't really want any...

Just taunt him a little by offering him ridiculous trades.:wink:

you know i'd consider coming in but i'm not familiar with who the best players are in all the various positions


hell with it, i'll see if i can avoid last place at least

/in


hey is there a password along with the league ID?

you know i'd consider coming in but i'm not familiar with who the best players are in all the various positions


Don't worry about that - no one knows - and that includes the players and coaches.

Don't worry about that - no one knows - and that includes the players and coaches.

alright, don't suppose you got the password to get in?

e-mail the OP. and check the 1st pg for the league ID #

alright, don't suppose you got the password to get in?

check your TG's. I sent you the password.

I didn't want to post it in the thread, lest the league be sabotaged by the haters.

Also, sorry to Fleck for stealing his thunder. But I'm sure s/he won't mind that I gave out the password.

check your TG's. I sent you the password.

I didn't want to post it in the thread, lest the league be sabotaged by the haters.

Also, sorry to Fleck for stealing his thunder. But I'm sure s/he won't mind that I gave out the password.

got it thanks much, no worries got no hidden hatred for American football


that is unless one of you steals Tom Brady from me :p

So, who has a better season coming back from injury, Marvin Harrison or Donovan McNabb?

NVM, just saw the draft is in three hours, and it's 1 AM here. Not staying up/getting up at 4 AM for a fantasy league

I can't do the draft from work...so I can't participate.

Have fun guys. :(

So, who has a better season coming back from injury, Marvin Harrison or Donovan McNabb?

NVM, just saw the draft is in three hours, and it's 1 AM here. Not staying up/getting up at 4 AM for a fantasy league


I can't do the draft from work...so I can't participate.

Have fun guys. :(


The draft date is set for 22 August, I believe...it shouldn't be in a few hours, it was pushed back...if you're going by the info in the OP, or an earlier post, please be advised that the Commish (Fleckenstein) pushed the draft date back to 22 August (I think it's 22 Aug, give or take a day).

And if you can't make the live draft, you can always pre-rank players just a bit above their initial value, which gives you a better shot at getting them. I've actually drafted some of my better teams by letting the computer do the work...I'm not there to F it up, lol...

Oh, and I think Harrison is a better value, because McNasty is still going a bit too high IMO, while Marvin's value has fallen...beware of Peyton's health, though, that's the true wild card...

The draft date is set for 22 August, I believe...it shouldn't be in a few hours, it was pushed back.

Oh

Good! :)

EDIT: Fleckenstein, you have a TG

Can someone TG me the League password?

Okay people, we need one more person. One more. That's it.

Closing out after that 12th man/woman . . .

Okay people, we need one more person. One more. That's it.

Closing out after that 12th man/woman . . .

12th. I'm in. As long as I don't draft a pair of injured RB's like last year, I should do fine.
Err.. I mean in as soon as I get tg'ed and such. Yeah.

So now a few details...I assume we are sticking with the 22nd for the draft?

(I find communicating through this thread ever so much easier than the stupid message board Yahoo provides...but I'll be checking both throughout the season)

Well, we're discussing the possibility of moving the draft, but as things stand now, it is still scheduled for about 17 hours from now...

...if you can't be there, you'd better get on the League site and throw in your 2 cents regarding the draft time. Otherwise, get your player rankings in order, since if you are not present, Yahoo will use it's own rankings for your auto-draft.

*gravedigs*

Only one week left before the playoffs, and I'm glad I've clinched my spot already,

Looks like about five people are going to be biting their nails on Sunday waiting to see who gets the last three spots.

...who's excited!?! :D

I've made it. I was going great at the start of the season, suddenly it seemed to collapse back to mid-table mediocrity.

*gravedigs*

Only one week left before the playoffs, and I'm glad I've clinched my spot already,

Looks like about five people are going to be biting their nails on Sunday waiting to see who gets the last three spots.

...who's excited!?! :D

I am. My playoff ticket is punched already. In 2nd place if I'm not mistaken.

My spot was clinched about 3 weeks ago. :D Unfortunately, precedent says the No. 1 seed gets knocked out early. Will it happen again?

My spot was clinched about 3 weeks ago. :D Unfortunately, precedent says the No. 1 seed gets knocked out early. Will it happen again?

I'd be surprised. you have a damn good side

Oh, and let me state for the record that Joseph Addai is NOT a viable fantasy running back.

Someone else in the league agrees with me, though I forget who.

Oh, and let me state for the record that Joseph Addai is NOT a viable fantasy running back.

Someone else in the league agrees with me, though I forget who.

That's because, if he had 4 more yards last year, I would've been in the playoffs.

Of course, I didn't have him on my team last year. However, the fact that the Colts were so good that game that he hardly ran at all makes him tainted. I will never, ever draft him. Or pick him up as a FA. EVER. XD

Anyway, I'm solidly in the playoffs this year, so all is fair right now.

My spot was clinched about 3 weeks ago. :D Unfortunately, precedent says the No. 1 seed gets knocked out early. Will it happen again?

I've had a pretty good stretch the last couple of months; I have a shot at the playoffs (and a 7-7 record) after starting 0-6. But if I make the playoffs I'll be surprised if I last too long. I don't have the horses.

Commish seems to be guy to beat. Lots of pretty, fast horses. Damn those people who actually showed up to the draft! How dare they! :D

Maybe if I beat Commish this week in the regular season finale, I'll feel a bit better about my playoff chances. And the great (and shitty) thing about H2H playoffs is, CRAZY SHIT HAPPENS IN THE PLAYOFFS!

I'll be happy to put 2008 behind me, though. It was a disappointing year all-around for me in fantasy sports. Still fun, though.

I've had a pretty good stretch the last couple of months; I have a shot at the playoffs (and a 7-7 record) after starting 0-6. But if I make the playoffs I'll be surprised if I last too long. I don't have the horses.

Commish seems to be guy to beat. Lots of pretty, fast horses. Damn those people who actually showed up to the draft! How dare they! :D

Maybe if I beat Commish this week in the regular season finale, I'll feel a bit better about my playoff chances. And the great (and shitty) thing about H2H playoffs is, CRAZY SHIT HAPPENS IN THE PLAYOFFS!

I'll be happy to put 2008 behind me, though. It was a disappointing year all-around for me in fantasy sports. Still fun, though.

The playoffs aren't about what players you have, they're about who those players are facing.

You can have a great lineup, but if they're all playing tough games, then someone who's roster is playing pushovers can easily beat you.

When I won two years ago, I was the fifth seed, so you can never be sure of anything. ;)

The playoffs aren't about what players you have, they're about who those players are facing.

You can have a great lineup, but if they're all playing tough games, then someone who's roster is playing pushovers can easily beat you.

When I won two years ago, I was the fifth seed, so you can never be sure of anything. ;)

Aye. Playing in week 17, when a lot of players hardly even play, makes it a bit unpredictable as well.

Have I recently mentioned my contempt for Braylon Edwards? I'd like to take that opportunity at this time.

Friggin' Michigander.

Unfortunately, I wasn't there on draft day, as I would've chosen AP over LT.

Alphabeticism, 'course. -_-

Victory!

Score one for the Brits over the colonials. That was for the tea at Boston! :)