Fantasy Football: Live San Antonio Draft

[kris]

I'm thinking about starting another redraft fantasy league, but holding the draft live at a restaurant or possible other venue. It would probably be in the $25/team ballpark. If there is enough interest to put 12 teams together, I would organize the league and put together the time and place.

For those of you who have never experienced a live fantasy football draft, it's pretty cool and even more exciting than an online draft which is why I'm trying to put it together.

If you are serious about playing and can commit 3-4 hours on a Saturday or Sunday in the near future, please post.

[CharlieMac]

I'm into that. That would me a new experience for me.

[katyon6th]

Ooooh, yay. I'd be into it.

[TheTruth]

Sure, I'm in.

[kris]

Ok, I think that makes 9 if everybody follows through. 3 more spots.

[midgetonadonkey]

I'd be down for that if there is still a spot.

[FRITO BANDITO]

YOUR FRITOS OR YOUR LIFE!!!! :makemyday

[kris]

MD - you are in. There is 1 spot left.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Sign me up, Kris.

I don't think I can do the bigger leagues this year and I'd like to get in a ST one. If it's a Sunday draft, I can make it.

[kris]

League is filled. There is a pretty good chance someone will not be able to make the date we end up setting. If you are interested as an alternate, please post.

[kris]

I have tenatively scheduled the draft for Sunday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m.

This of course is assuming Pete can reserve this time for us and a large majority of owners can attend the meeting. However, I do need to make sure this time will work before I submit it to Pete.

Please give me feedback on whether or not this time is good for you. If it is not, please give me times that are. If you are wishy washy about the league and unsure whether or not you will actually show up - do not play. I need every single one of the owners to be able to attend.

Also, Katy I noticed the schedule is not out yet. Do you know when they will complete it?

[katyon6th]

I'm not sure, Kris. I know that all the other league nights have their completed schedules. Hopefully after this week they will put the rest of ours up. I'll go by the office before the game tomorrow to find out.

[kris]

I am going to have Kori conduct the draft order through some means. We will think of the most random way to assign #'s (probably a website) and then I will have Kori post them.

[kris]

DRAFT IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th at 7:30 PM

I'm going to have the draft order conducted by Kori in the near future.

I need a 100% confirmation of being able to make this draft from:

Bruce Bowen Fan
Midget Donkey
Katy
Matthew
Boston George
Dio

[kris]

Buy-in will be $25. Fees must be paid at the draft. There will be 100% payout.

Prize Structure will be as follows:

1st place = $200 = 8x buy-in
2nd place = $75 = 3x buy-in
3rd place = $25 = 1x buy-in

Here is the point structure. I will entertain any suggestions as to better point values.

Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN

Offensive Positions

Stat Categories: Passing Yards (40 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (15 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (15 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)

Kicker

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)
Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards (-2)
Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards (-2)
Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards (-1)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Point After Attempt Missed (-1)

Defense

Sack (1)
Interception (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
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)
Negative Points: Yes



I will post later on how and where scoring will be tallied.

[katyon6th]

I'll be there.

[Mr Dio]

100% firm!
For the draft that is.

[kris]

I need a 100% confirmation of being able to make this draft from:

Bruce Bowen Fan
Midget Donkey
Matthew
Boston George

[kris]

Just to let the final four know, I will start replacing you within the next couple of days if I don't get a response.

[katyon6th]

Matthew will be there.

[kris]

The league has been set up on Yahoo. I will be pming information to all of those confirmed shortly.

One option I have at my disposal is whether or not to add bonus points if a qb/wr/rb hits a certain yardage level. For example, if a quarterback hit 450 yards, you would get an extra 5 bonus points on top of your standard score.

Please give me your feedback on that.

Here is how I have set up the league besides the points:

You have a maximum of 40 waiver wire moves. This should be more than enough to last you through the season, but does provide some ceiling to those who overuse the waiver wire.

Trades will go through instantaneously. There will be no league vote on trades. As commissioner, if I see any significantly lopsided trades (ie Ladanian Tomlinson for Derrick Mason + Fred Taylor all things equal) then I will block the trade.

Trade deadline will be November 17.

Playoffs are weeks 15+16.

You may have 7 people on the bench in addition to your 9 starters. This is up one from the standard 6 on Yahoo.

Set up your teams and start preparing.

[kris]

Matthew will be there.


Noted. I only need confirmations from Midgetdonkey, Bruce Bowen Fan, and Boston George.

[Kori Ellis]

Katy and Matthew, if you are playing in the other fantasy league ($50) please bring your money to softball this week.

Thanks.

[katyon6th]

I've decided not to play in that league, Kori. I'll let Matthew know, though.

[TheTruth]

Ok, I'll be there.

[Mr Dio]

One option I have at my disposal is whether or not to add bonus points if a qb/wr/rb hits a certain yardage level. For example, if a quarterback hit 450 yards, you would get an extra 5 bonus points on top of your standard score.

I say do it.





You have a maximum of 40 waiver wire moves. This should be more than enough to last you through the season, but does provide some ceiling to those who overuse the waiver wire.

I believe in building thru the draft & would like to see no more than 20-25 waiver wires moves. 40, I can live with it.


Trades will go through instantaneously. There will be no league vote on trades. As commissioner, if I see any significantly lopsided trades (ie Ladanian Tomlinson for Derrick Mason + Fred Taylor all things equal) then I will block the trade.

I would like to see something along the lines of once a player is traded from one team to another it can no longer under any circumstances go back to that team which orig had the player. If a player is traded twice that means there are 2 teams that can't have that player anymore.



Trade deadline will be November 17.

That'll work.



You may have 7 people on the bench in addition to your 9 starters. This is up one from the standard 6 on Yahoo.

Awesome! I'd like to suggest that if we're to have apprx 40 wires moves allow the owners 8 vs 7 add'l spots. This would help ensure that teams build thru the draft & those that have prepared aren't penalized or handcuffed. Sorta makes all teams take draft seriously because not as many gems will be on the waiver wire. I can live with 7 though.




Thanks for the effort you're putting into this Kris!
I look forward to the season.

[kris]

Mr. Dio,

Thank you for your suggestions. I think we will indeed have a point bonus marker if a player hits a milestone. It will be a mild bump, probably 5 points, but just an added bonus for a player who did awesome. Unless I get a rash of negativity against this, it will happen. Also, I may end up lowering the waiver wire moves per your suggestion. 40 is a high roof. I'm thinking it will come down closer to your numbers. I haven't made up my mind yet. Futhermore, I will add one more roster spot per your suggestion. 16 is a small roster. As for the trades, I see where you are coming from, but I am not going to put any conditions on trades. I don't forsee any collusion, but in the unlikely event a player is traded back to a team, I will apply even greater scrutiny to the trade. Thanks. Anyone else with feedback, please let me know.

We still have 2 spots open if anybody is interested. As soon as they are filled, I will conduct the draft lottery.

[katyon6th]

Kris, I'm still having trouble logging in. Any idea what I can do?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I don't have any league info. Could you PM it to me again, Kris?

[greenroom]

I don't have any league info. Could you PM it to me again, Kris?
Sent Pm with Email of Yahoo stuff that Kris sent to me

[kris]

I don't have any league info. Could you PM it to me again, Kris?

I could but your overflowing storage rebuffed my first attempt and I had it sent by email.

I'll try iming you the information.

[kris]

Sent Pm with Email of Yahoo stuff that Kris sent to me


Thanks Harry.

[kris]

Kris, I'm still having trouble logging in. Any idea what I can do?


Whitney also can't log in. I haven't found an avenue with which to email yahoo, but I'll see if there's anything else I can try tonight. You two losers somehow managed to screw up signing in.

:violin

[katyon6th]

Okay, so I finally signed up thanks to the help of someone else. But I'm still receiving the following when trying to login:

There was a problem
There was a temporary problem with the server. Please try again shortly. (Error #115)
The password is incorrect. (Error #109)
The league is not in pre-draft mode. (Error #209)

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I got in...You can't because you just suck, Katy.

[kris]

Okay, so I finally signed up thanks to the help of someone else. But I'm still receiving the following when trying to login:

There was a problem
There was a temporary problem with the server. Please try again shortly. (Error #115)
The password is incorrect. (Error #109)
The league is not in pre-draft mode. (Error #209)


Log in to your yahoo account before you visit the fantasy sports page. Then click go to yahoo sports and click on fantasy home. Our league and your team should be accessible just by clicking on them. Should be on your right side.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Figured it out. People were trying to join a PLUS league instead of the standard one.

I hooked Katy up.

[midgetonadonkey]

I'll be there.

[kris]

Midgetdonkey is in.

1 spot left.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

I'm trying to see if a friend of mine wants in. He told me last week he'd like to get into FF. Don't hold the spot for him, but I should know tomorrow or Sunday if he wants in.

[kris]

The league is CLOSED. The final opening has been filled. I will search for a site to generate the random draft lottery right now.

Noel is the final team. (Not Noel F.)

[kris]

The draft results await you in your respective email boxes. Some of you may have private messages from me.

[Mr Dio]

I draft 5th.
I am not 100% intent on trading out of my spot but is anyone interested in moving up or down? In the draft order that is.

Kris, is it OK to post the draft order?

[katyon6th]

Kris, if you sent my draft info to my work email, could you forward it to [email protected]? Thank you.

[Mr Dio]

Want me to post your draft # Katy?

[katyon6th]

Yes, please.

[Mr Dio]

12th

[katyon6th]

Oh hell.

[Mr Dio]

Wanna swap 1st & 2nd round picks?
You'd draft #5 & #20. I'd draft #12 & #13 overall.

[kris]

Hello,
Kris has used the FFToolbox.com random draft order generator for the "NFL Live 2006" leauge. To verify the results visit this page: http://fftoolbox.com/draft_order_generator.cfm?id=208
The following draft order was randomly generated for your league:
1 - midget
2 - lj
3 - kris
4 - noel
5 - dio
6 - joe
7 - whitney
8 - harry
9 - perry
10 - eriks
11 - matthew
12 - katy

Regards,
FFToolbox.com

[katyon6th]

I'll let you know, Dio. Thanks.

[Mr Dio]

"With the 3rd pick of the draft Kris Riv selects, LaMont Jordan of the Oakland Raiders".......

[Mr Dio]

I'll let you know, Dio. Thanks.


No Prob.

[kris]

"With the 3rd pick of the draft Kris Riv selects, LaMont Jordan of the Oakland Raiders".......

You know it.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Hey, Kris...

I barely use that old e-mail address anymore. Could you use my Gmail one, please? If you don't have it, it's my name @gmail.com (without any spaces or periods).

[Mr Dio]

I draft 5th.

LJ, LT & Shaun Alexander should all be gone.
At #4 is prob going to be Peyton.
So, I'm going to either get a top rated WR or a top 4 RB.
The least likely scenarios are that Peyton is still there @ #5 OR that one of the top 3 mentioned is still there.

Hmmmm, whom should I take???????

[greenroom]

I draft 5th.

LJ, LT & Shaun Alexander should all be gone.
At #4 is prob going to be Peyton.
So, I'm going to either get a top rated WR or a top 4 RB.
The least likely scenarios are that Peyton is still there @ #5 OR that one of the top 3 mentioned is still there.

Hmmmm, whom should I take???????

Hmm Reggie Bush :lol

[Mr Dio]

If DM sprained something or worse (which I don't want to happen) & Reggie actually made training camp for at least the month of Aug then I'd have to really think about it.

Portis is in a Gibbs' run friendly O & he's still young.

Tiki, well, he just keeps going and going and going...

SJackson, Rams now going to a diff type of O that is supposed to be 50%-50% run/pass & no Faulk so...

Rudi Johnson (CIN might lean on a little more) or Ronnie Brown (no Ricky).

Steve Smith(CAR), Marvin Harrison(IND) and TO might be worth a look.

[TheTruth]

HMMMMMM....11th and 14th??? The Possibilities are endless....!!!...

[Mr Dio]

HMMMMMM....11th and 14th??? The Possibilities are endless....!!!...


That is actually a great place.
You can get an action plan together & target apprx 3-5 players & get 2 of them. Safer picks than #5 overall.

[TheTruth]

That is actually a great place.
You can get an action plan together & target apprx 3-5 players & get 2 of them. Safer picks than #5 overall.
I know that Dio. I was being serious.

[kris]

The #3 selection isn't untradable.

[Mr Dio]

I know that Dio. I was being serious.


I think you & Katy have the best spots outside of #s 1, 2 & 3.

[King]

Thought I posted this already - Kris, is this the league you asked me about? Just wondering if I should still get off of work for it.

[kris]

Thought I posted this already - Kris, is this the league you asked me about? Just wondering if I should still get off of work for it.

Yes, this is the league. I got your messages about penciling in, but I had to go with whoever said they could be in for sure. I'd like to compete against an expert though, you should join in one of the other Spurstalk leagues.

[Mr Dio]

Still spots in the $250?

[kris]

Still spots in the $250?

Yes.

[T Park]

Would be awesome if King and others could join in in the 250.

Yours truly had a career year and finished second :)

Hope to see you all there.

[TheTruth]

Hey guys (and Katy), this is still going down on Sunday right? How many of you guys plan on attending. Cause, if someone isn't going to be in it, I have a friend or two that would probably be willing to play with us. What time sunday, and where?

[midgetonadonkey]

I won't be able to make it after all. I have to be out of town on Sunday. My bad.

[Kori Ellis]

Midget - that really sucks considering you are the number one pick.

Do you still want to play and just have someone else draft for you? Or you are just bowing out of the whole thing?

[kris]

DRAFT IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th at 7:30 PM

[midgetonadonkey]

Midget - that really sucks considering you are the number one pick.

Do you still want to play and just have someone else draft for you? Or you are just bowing out of the whole thing?

I still want to play but I just can't be at the live draft. I guess it would be cool if someone picks for me, as long as I don't get dicked.

[kris]

Hey guys (and Katy), this is still going down on Sunday right? How many of you guys plan on attending. Cause, if someone isn't going to be in it, I have a friend or two that would probably be willing to play with us. What time sunday, and where?

I repasted the time and date above. Everyone must attend. I already received 100% confirmations, but I will remind those that have a hard time keeping their commitments.

That said, I would still say there is a 20% chance someone goes AWOL. Obviously, there is now a spot open but I am going to give Steve (King) first chance at it because I asked him to play before and had to put someone in his spot because they could 100% commit and he couldn't yet.

If Steve doesn't get back to me shortly, I will allot 1 spot to your friend if you are 100% sure they can make it.


Everyone must also pay at the draft. It's only $25, but if I don't get it, I will end up having to track people down or wait weeks/months to get it. So to everyone, don't come to the draft without your cash. On that note, I don't accept checks or other "negotiable instruments" other than cash.

So to answer your question Matthew, if King does not accept the spot, then there will be one spot for one of your friends. They may want to come as a standby anyways if someone doesn't show up, but that's up to them.

[kris]

I still want to play but I just can't be at the live draft. I guess it would be cool if someone picks for me, as long as I don't get dicked.


The whole point of this league was for every single owner to be at the draft. I'm sorry you couldn't make it, but now I will fill the spot with someone else who can be there.

[midgetonadonkey]

The whole point of this league was for every single owner to be at the draft. I'm sorry you couldn't make it, but now I will fill the spot with someone else who can be there.

That's cool. I understand.

[Mr Dio]

Need me to buy a 2nd team?

[kris]

Need me to buy a 2nd team?

There's probably 4 people interested in the last spot, so I think we'll be good.

Thanks for the offer though.

[TheTruth]

anyone intersted in the 11th pick? I'll give my 1st (11th) and my 4th for a 2nd and a 3rd.

[Mr Dio]

There's probably 4 people interested in the last spot, so I think we'll be good.

Thanks for the offer though.


Cool.

[kris]

Matthew,

Good offer. Considered it, but I am ok with where I am at. Thanks.

[Mr Dio]

No thank you.
I very much want my 1st & 2nd round picks.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

With the sixth pick in the draft, the Blaze select Barrick Nealy. :lol

[CharlieMac]

I've got a pretty sweet pick spot in the draft. It's low so that if I show up drunk I wont do something stupid like draft Vince Young with my number one pick.

[kris]

Hey guys (and Katy), this is still going down on Sunday right? How many of you guys plan on attending. Cause, if someone isn't going to be in it, I have a friend or two that would probably be willing to play with us. What time sunday, and where?

Matthew, there is one spot open. If you have a friend that can for sure be there, let me know as soon as possible.

The spot is his, but if I don't hear anything from you by later today, I will continue looking.

[katyon6th]

Kris, Matthew's friend is in for sure.

Also, is there a dress code at Lion and the Rose?

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Kris, Matthew's friend is in for sure.

Also, is there a dress code at Lion and the Rose?Yeah, there is...

Wear clothes, damnit.

[kris]

Kris, Matthew's friend is in for sure.

Also, is there a dress code at Lion and the Rose?

Uhm, I'm not sure. If you're asking if we can wear our softball stuff, I would say yeah. I'm just going to put on something else though, but it's not super fancy.

[katyon6th]

I asked about the dress code because I doubt I'll have time to go all the way home and change after the softball game, which sucks.

And Joe, I wasn't asking you.

[Kori Ellis]

I asked about the dress code because I doubt I'll have time to go all the way home and change after the softball game, which sucks.

And Joe, I wasn't asking you.

I don't think there's a dress code there -- I saw people wearing shorts last time we were there.

[GOODfellas]

Kris, Matthew's friend is in for sure.

Also, is there a dress code at Lion and the Rose?


I cannot believe Matthew and Katy didn't even ask their Pops if he wanted the available team. He loves fantasy football. I feel sorry for their Dad.

Goodfellas :hat

[kris]

Guys, I will not be providing anything but a roster fill in sheet. Bring whatever is necessary for you to draft.

This Sunday at 7:30 - Lion and Rose Pub - do not forget. I will need $25 cash from all participants at the draft.

These are the owners of the league in draft order:

1 - matthew's friend
2 - lj
3 - kris
4 - noel
5 - dio
6 - joe
7 - whitney
8 - harry
9 - perry
10 - eriks
11 - matthew
12 - katy

Also, here are the rules and parameters for our league.

Buy-in will be $25. Fees must be paid at the draft. There will be 100% payout.

Prize Structure will be as follows:

1st place = $200 = 8x buy-in
2nd place = $75 = 3x buy-in
3rd place = $25 = 1x buy-in


Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN

Offensive Positions

Stat Categories: Passing Yards (40 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (15 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (15 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)

Kicker

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)
Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards (-2)
Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards (-2)
Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards (-1)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Point After Attempt Missed (-1)

Defense

Sack (1)
Interception (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
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

Trade Deadline is November 17.
The waiver wire limit is 25.
There is a 1 day waiver wire time restriction.
There will be no bonus points awarded for milestones reached. (I thought about this one and while it is a cool feature to have, I think the players will accumlate enough points if they reach 200 yards rushing, etc.)
Trades will go through instantaneously. As commissioner, I will decide if a trade is so one-sided, that it is void. There will be no vote. The only votes to be considered will be in the event I make a trade. For a trade I am involved in to be overturned, 7 league owners will need to veto it. You may veto a trade by emailing me or posting on the league home page.

In the event of a veto, by myself or other league member, some form of logical reasoning must be given. For example, you cannot veto simply because I acquire Cadillac Williams and Tampa Bay plays Houston the week I play you. Likewise, I will provide a thorough explanation in the event that any trade(s) are rejected.

One point of emphasis I must bring across to all owners that you must be competitive in the management of your team. This means you must show that you are active with your team and not starting players on their bye weeks. It is unfair to the rest of the league, if you as an owner are not looking out for the best interest of your team. If I find that you have abandoned your team or are simply too lazy to manage it by yourself, I will warn you the first week. After the first week, I reserve the right to control your team so as to make it actively managed.

All other disputes, questions, and complaints will also be arbitrated by me.

I encourage all league owners to examine all league settings and rules on the Yahoo league homepage before the draft. If you have any concerns, please do let me know. Once the draft has been conducted, I'm almost certain I will not change any of the rules/points.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Anybody know if they have WiFi there?

[katyon6th]

Hey joe, you wanna make a trade??

-thetruth

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Hey joe, you wanna make a trade??

-thetruth

what are you thinking? btw, i'm driving right now, so I might not get back right away...

Joe (from mile marker 405 on I-10)

[katyon6th]

I'll trade you my 1st & 5th for your 2nd & 3rd.

-thetruth

[katyon6th]

I just want to make sure that the draft is being held at the Lion and the Rose on 410 & Blanco and not on Broadway, right?

[kris]

I just want to make sure that the draft is being held at the Lion and the Rose on 410 & Blanco and not on Broadway, right?

Yes, Blanco and 410.

[TheTruth]

Hey Mr. Commish, could you possibly delete my current team and all of its properties. I registered under an old email address that has been shut down, and can't get the damn thing to work properly. Please, thank you.

[kris]

Hey Mr. Commish, could you possibly delete my current team and all of its properties. I registered under an old email address that has been shut down, and can't get the damn thing to work properly. Please, thank you.

Give me 45 minutes and I'll have it reset. I'm still at Whitney's right now. Also, be sure to have your dad sign in. If he has difficulties pm me.

Great draft to everybody. I had a lot of fun. I will post pictures when I get home.

[Kori Ellis]

Give me 45 minutes and I'll have it reset. I'm still at Whitney's right now. Also, be sure to have your dad sign in. If he has difficulties pm me.

Great draft to everybody. I had a lot of fun. I will post pictures when I get home.

Matthew said his dad already signed up earlier today .. he's Goodfellas.

Send the pictures to me when you get home and I'll put them up on our server.

[kris]

Hey Mr. Commish, could you possibly delete my current team and all of its properties. I registered under an old email address that has been shut down, and can't get the damn thing to work properly. Please, thank you.

You may now reregister. Your team has been deleted.

[Kori Ellis]

Mr. Dio
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff1.jpg

katy and Goodfellas (katy's dad Keith)
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff2.jpg

Group
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff3.jpg

Johnny Blaze (Joe) with LJ in background
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff4.jpg

Noel (LJ's cousin), his girlfriend (back), waitress
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff5.jpg

Noel
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff6.jpg

greenroom (Harry)
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff7.jpg

Noel's girlfriend Erin
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff8.jpg

eriks and his wife
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff9.jpg

The Truth (Matthew) and Ginofan (Mandy)
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff10.jpg

kris and LittleBlackJersey (Whitney)
http://www.fullsportpress.com/ff11.jpg

Group
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[TheTruth]

Well guys, I had a lot of fun last night. It went suprisingly smooth last night, considering it was our first time as a group drafting live together. The first round went by quick as hell, and caught me a little by suprise. Damn you guys for researching and knowing who you wanted ahead of time.

Just to let you all know, I am a little on the unhappy side with some of positions and would be willing to talk trade.

My Roster
Steve Mcnair, David Carr
Rudi Johnson, Kevin Jones, Joseph Addai, Chris Perry, Brandon Jacobs
TO, Darrell Jackson, Deion Branch, Drew Bennett, Troy Williamson, Charles Rogers
Vernon Davis, Dallas Clark
Adam Vinatieri
Chicago Bears

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Well guys, I had a lot of fun last night. It went suprisingly smooth last night, considering it was our first time as a group drafting live together. The first round went by quick as hell, and caught me a little by suprise. Damn you guys for researching and knowing who you wanted ahead of time.

Just to let you all know, I am a little on the unhappy side with some of positions and would be willing to talk trade.

My Roster
Steve Mcnair, David Carr
Rudi Johnson, Kevin Jones, Joseph Addai, Chris Perry, Brandon Jacobs
TO, Darrell Jackson, Deion Branch, Drew Bennett, Troy Williamson, Charles Rogers
Vernon Davis, Dallas Clark
Adam Vinatieri
Chicago Bears

You've got a lot of handcuff running backs, I'll give you that.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

The South Texas Blaze

QB - Drew Brees, Byron Leftwich
RB - Tiki Barber, Reggie Bush, Ahman Green, Michael Pittman, Duce Staley, Travis Henry
WR - Marvin Harrison, Chris Chambers, Keyshawn Johnson, Koren Robinson, Mushin Muhammad, Santonio Holmes
TE - Jason Witten
DEF - Denver D/ST
K - Mike Vanderjagt

[kris]

The South Texas Blaze

QB - Drew Brees, Byron Leftwich
RB - Tiki Barber, Reggie Bush, Ahman Green, Michael Pittman, Duce Staley
WR - Marvin Harrison, Larry Fitzgerald, Chris Chambers, Keyshawn Johnson, Koren Robinson, Mushin Muhammad, Santonio Holmes
TE - Jason Witten
DEF - Denver D/ST
K - Mike Vanderjagt

Joe,

Please do not try to subliminally acquire Larry Fitzgerald. Whitney has him.

[TheTruth]

LOL...I was wondering how in the hell he got Larry Fitzgerald....

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

then where am I missing somebody...i though I had a seventh wr...

seriously, he was the one I wasn't sure about and I didn't boot my lappy up...

[kris]

Guys I'm sorry for the delay. Last night I fell asleep putting the results in and today I was just about finished (and I had been saving my work) when I accidentally hit back arrow on the browser and lost all but the first 9 picks I entered. I have to start from the first 9 picks I entered now. One note is we will not be able to begin season mode (trades, waivers) until Perry registers. I am on that too.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

My bad...it was Travis Henry on the backend.

[kris]

The league is now in season mode. You can begin managing your teams.

Now that the dust has cleared from the draft, here is survey the magazines usually do after the draft.

What was your best pick?

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise?

What was your most regrettable pick?

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft?

Who almost fell to you but got stolen?

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value?

Who is your favorite player on your team?

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft?

Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who?

Thanks for coming everone. I'm glad you are all in this league and the draft was a lot of fun.

Start your engines.

[kris]

What was your best pick?

My best pick may be Julius Jones in the 4th. He's normally a late 2nd rounder and I think the Dallas offense is improved with T.O. Hopefully he doesn't get injured and Dio cashes in on MBIII.

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise?

Ladanian.

What was your most regrettable pick?

I think Isaac Bruce in the 10th. That was a little early for his ADP and I basically needed to take him because there was a huge WR run and I didn't have a third starter. He killed me last year, but hopefully he stays healthy this year.

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft?

Willie Parker. I wouldn't call myself a FWP fan, but in the fifth round, you have got to be kidding me. Had to draft him.

Who almost fell to you but got stolen?

Many, many aplayers. I think Whitney stole Corey Dillon and Eddie Kennison right in front of my face.

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value?

It's got to be Cedric Benson. He's the front runner to start for Chicago and he could have a nice year with their line.

Who is your favorite player on your team?

I really like Anquan Boldin and Michael Turner just for no reason in particular.

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft?

Whitney getting Dillon in the 6th round is unreal. But also Katy deceptively stole Mark Clayton in the fourteenth. I missed him.


Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who?

Yes, LJ. LJ will always be my rival. He taught me fantasy football.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

What was your best pick?
I would say Chris Chambers in the fourth round. I think Daunte Culpepper has a great comeback year and I really wanted him to be my surprise QB pickup.

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise?
It's got to be Tiki Barber. I didn't think he'd have such a good season last year, but I was very wrong. While I would have been okay taking Edgerrin James at the #6 pick, I was very happy Tiki was there.

What was your most regrettable pick?
I hope it's not Ahman Green so high up in the draft (8th round).

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft?
Ahman. I always seem to go WR heavy and have to take a RB that I don't really want too early.

Who almost fell to you but got stolen?
I would say Daunte. I went back and forth over taking him, and while I wouldn't have really taken him in the round he went in, he was a solid pick for me two rounds later.

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value?
Either Koren Robinson (9) or Mushin Muhammad (10). They might be the beneficiary of better running games for their teams this season.

Who is your favorite player on your team?
Tie. Marvin Harrison and Drew Brees.

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft?
Without seeing the draft order, it's kind of a tough call.

Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who?
None in particular, but I always like playing against LJ and Kris.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Kris, if you don't mind...I'd like to post the draft order for feedback and thoughts.

I can delete it if you want, though.

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Round 1
1. L. Johnson goodfellas
2. S. Alexander Mr. Princess
3. L. Tomlinson The Game
4. C. Portis Humdrummurr
5. P. Manning Los Chorizos
6. T. Barber The Blaze
7. S. Jackson PurplePeople...
8. R. Brown Greenroom Br...
9. E. James Red Dog
10. T. Brady BalcoBombers
11. T. Owens ThemBoogieKn...
12. L. Jordan Puki Squad
Round 2
1. C. Williams Puki Squad
2. R. Johnson ThemBoogieKn...
3. C. Johnson BalcoBombers
4. S. Smith Red Dog
5. W. McGahee Greenroom Br...
6. L. Fitzgerald PurplePeople...
7. M. Harrison The Blaze
8. T. Holt Los Chorizos
9. C. Palmer Humdrummurr
10. R. Moss The Game
11. B. Westbrook Mr. Princess
12. C. Taylor goodfellas
Round 3
1. M. Bulger goodfellas
2. A. Gates Mr. Princess
3. A. Boldin The Game
4. Sa. Moss Humdrummurr
5. Ro. Williams Los Chorizos
6. R. Bush The Blaze
7. D. Davis PurplePeople...
8. J. Lewis Greenroom Br...
9. M. Hasselbeck Red Dog
10. E. Manning BalcoBombers
11. D. Jackson ThemBoogieKn...
12. R. Wayne Puki Squad
Round 4
1. J. Walker Puki Squad
2. K. Jones ThemBoogieKn...
3. T. Gonzalez BalcoBombers
4. W. Dunn Red Dog
5. H. Ward Greenroom Br...
6. P. Burress PurplePeople...
7. C. Chambers The Blaze
8. T. Bell Los Chorizos
9. R. Droughns Humdrummurr
10. J. Jones The Game
11. D. Driver Mr. Princess
12. J. Galloway goodfellas
Round 5
1. T. Houshmandzadeh goodfellas
2. D. Foster Mr. Princess
3. W. Parker The Game
4. J. Horn Humdrummurr
5. J. Shockey Los Chorizos
6. J. Witten The Blaze
7. T. Heap PurplePeople...
8. A. Johnson Greenroom Br...
9. A. Crumpler Red Dog
10. L. White BalcoBombers
11. D. Branch ThemBoogieKn...
12. J. Delhomme Puki Squad
Round 6
1. D. Mason Puki Squad
2. Chicago ThemBoogieKn...
3. T. Glenn BalcoBombers
4. D. Culpepper Red Dog
5. R. Dayne Greenroom Br...
6. C. Dillon PurplePeople...
7. K. Johnson The Blaze
8. F. Taylor Los Chorizos
9. Pittsburgh Humdrummurr
10. D. Bledsoe The Game
11. L. Evans Mr. Princess
12. E. Wilford goodfellas
Round 7
1. C. Cooley goodfellas
2. Ro. Smith Mr. Princess
3. C. Benson The Game
4. R. White Humdrummurr
5. M. Barber Los Chorizos
6. D. Brees The Blaze
7. D. McNabb PurplePeople...
8. J. Plummer Greenroom Br...
9. K. McCardell Red Dog
10. V. Young BalcoBombers
11. J. Addai ThemBoogieKn...
12. R. McMichael Puki Squad
Round 8
1. D. Rhodes Puki Squad
2. V. Davis ThemBoogieKn...
3. Indianapolis BalcoBombers
4. Carolina Red Dog
5. T. Jones Greenroom Br...
6. T. Green PurplePeople...
7. A. Green The Blaze
8. Ma. Jones Los Chorizos
9. B. Lloyd Humdrummurr
10. A. Brooks The Game
11. Mi. Vick Mr. Princess
12. D. Williams goodfellas
Round 9
1. L. Coles goodfellas
2. N. Burleson Mr. Princess
3. H. Miller The Game
4. D. McAllister Humdrummurr
5. Dallas Los Chorizos
6. K. Robinson The Blaze
7. B. Edwards PurplePeople...
8. A. Bryant Greenroom Br...
9. J. Jurevicius Red Dog
10. N. Rackers BalcoBombers
11. D. Bennett ThemBoogieKn...
12. Mi. Clayton Puki Squad
Round 10
1. Baltimore Puki Squad
2. A. Vinatieri ThemBoogieKn...
3. C. Brown BalcoBombers
4. B. Engram Red Dog
5. K. Winslow Greenroom Br...
6. E. Kennison PurplePeople...
7. M. Muhammad The Blaze
8. R. Brown Los Chorizos
9. J. Stevens Humdrummurr
10. I. Bruce The Game
11. F. Gore Mr. Princess
12. J. Feely goodfellas
Round 11
1. Atlanta goodfellas
2. K. Warner Mr. Princess
3. B. Roethlisberger The Game
4. M. Brunell Humdrummurr
5. G. Jones Los Chorizos
6. B. Leftwich The Blaze
7. J. Elam PurplePeople...
8. D. Givens Greenroom Br...
9. C. Houston Red Dog
10. L. Smith BalcoBombers
11. S. McNair ThemBoogieKn...
12. S. Graham Puki Squad
Round 12
1. L. Maroney Puki Squad
2. D. Carr ThemBoogieKn...
3. A. Toomer BalcoBombers
4. L. Tynes Red Dog
5. J. Porter Greenroom Br...
6. Tampa Bay PurplePeople...
7. D. Staley The Blaze
8. Seattle Los Chorizos
9. D. Stallworth Humdrummurr
10. Washington The Game
11. E. Moulds Mr. Princess
12. C. Simms goodfellas
Round 13
1. K. Curtis goodfellas
2. P. Rivers Mr. Princess
3. B. Stokley The Game
4. M. Anderson Humdrummurr
5. J. Kitna Los Chorizos
6. Denver The Blaze
7. J. Brown PurplePeople...
8. B. Favre Greenroom Br...
9. C. Martin Red Dog
10. M. Moore BalcoBombers
11. C. Rogers ThemBoogieKn...
12. B. Watson Puki Squad
Round 14
1. Ma. Clayton Puki Squad
2. Da. Clark ThemBoogieKn...
3. Jacksonville BalcoBombers
4. S. Gado Red Dog
5. B. Troupe Greenroom Br...
6. K. Barlow PurplePeople...
7. M. Vanderjagt The Blaze
8. B. Franks Los Chorizos
9. A. Smith Humdrummurr
10. D. Akers The Game
11. New York Mr. Princess
12. M. Lewis goodfellas
Round 15
1. Si. Moss goodfellas
2. J. Reed Mr. Princess
3. New England The Game
4. O. Mare Humdrummurr
5. J. Wilkins Los Chorizos
6. T. Henry The Blaze
7. B. Volek PurplePeople...
8. A. Lelie Greenroom Br...
9. J. Kasay Red Dog
10. M. Stover BalcoBombers
11. T. Williamson ThemBoogieKn...
12. B. Johnson Puki Squad
Round 16
1. T. Duckett Puki Squad
2. C. Perry ThemBoogieKn...
3. M. Booker BalcoBombers
4. M. Williams Red Dog
5. Miami Greenroom Br...
6. J. Wiggins PurplePeople...
7. S. Holmes The Blaze
8. M. Leinart Los Chorizos
9. A. Randle El Humdrummurr
10. D. Gabriel The Game
11. Philadelphia Mr. Princess
12. M. Bennett goodfellas
Round 17
1. B. Jones goodfellas
2. M. Morris Mr. Princess
3. M. Turner The Game
4. Minnesota Humdrummurr
5. M. Drew Los Chorizos
6. M. Pittman The Blaze
7. M. Jenkins PurplePeople...
8. J. Hanson Greenroom Br...
9. San Diego Red Dog
10. S. Bryson BalcoBombers
11. B. Jacobs ThemBoogieKn...
12. Re. Williams Puki Squad

[CharlieMac]

Considering this is only my second year, I'm still a novice when it comes to FF, but I'll give it a shot.

What was your best pick?

I think Eli was a good pick in the 3rd round.

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise?

What was your most regrettable pick?

I want to say Tom Brady. That first round went pretty quickly and I just wasn't expecting that.

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft?

Vince Young. It was the obligatory homer pick, but I actually think he'll have a better season than some of the other QB's taken in that late round.

Who almost fell to you but got stolen?

I was eyeballing Carolina's D, but settled for Indy. which I actually won one of my leagues with last season, so it's not that big of a loss.

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value?

I don't know, maybe Terry Glenn due to the coverage TO will be getting. His numbers really jumped playing with Keyshawn so we'll see.

Who is your favorite player on your team?

Vince of course. He'll definitely be my favorite if he has a great year considering he was a 7th round pick.

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft?

It's an obvious pick, but I keep reading great things about Portis this year.

Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who?

I can't say.

[kris]

No, that's fine. I skewed my draft to protect secrecy. ;)

[Nacho Libre]

The league is now in season mode. You can begin managing your teams.

Now that the dust has cleared from the draft, here is survey the magazines usually do after the draft.

What was your best pick? Probably Rudi Johnson in the 2nd round. I thought for sure he was a middle first round pick.

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise? Living and Dying by TO

What was your most regrettable pick? The only real reach was Charles Rogers IMO.

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft? None

Who almost fell to you but got stolen? Domanick Davis in the 3rd RD.

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value? Deion Branch if he ever gets to camp.

Who is your favorite player on your team? Darrell Jackson

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft? Don't know

Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who? My dad, cause I hate losing to him...

Thanks for coming everone. I'm glad you are all in this league and the draft was a lot of fun.

Start your engines.

[timvp]

What was your best pick?
Hopefully Westbrook late in the 2nd. I was planning on taking a WR there but Westbrook fell to me.

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise?
Shaun Alexander. Hopefully he still tries now that he has his contract.

What was your most regrettable pick?
Probably Lee Evans in the 6th. That's where he goes in most drafts but I'm not his biggest fan.

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft?
DeShaun Foster in the 5th. The couple weeks he's healthy he should be good.

Who almost fell to you but got stolen?
TJ Duckett in the 16th would have been nice.

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value?
You would think that Seattle signed Burleson to that monster contract for a reason.

Who is your favorite player on your team?
Rod Smith. Not that he's going to be that great but he's been a cornerstone on my teams for a long time.

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft?
A lot of RBs fell. McAllister and Dillon especially fell. If they can stay healthy, they'll be huge steals.

Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who?
I have to make sure Whitney doesn't win on her first time. Can't let down the male gender by having a female pick up the game and start dominating fantasy football right off the bat. :)

[Nacho Libre]

I drafted differently in this draft than I have ever drafted before. I decided to forget about injury history and pick for the most potential. I think it could come back to bite me in the butt if TO and Darrell Jackson can't stay healthy, but if they do, I have a very solid 1/2 receiving duo.

[kris]

When you're in a 250 league, I agree with you. I see the $25 league as a way to try project draft strategies and take risks. I did have to pick a little more standardly than I originally thought though. Half of my team wasn't even on my draft que.

[Mr Dio]

What was your best pick?
Reggie Brown or Peyton.


Who is the cornerstone of your franchise?
Peyton.



What was your most regrettable pick?
Matt Leinart, if Kurt Warner goes down what good is a rook QB who missed a big part of camp, tends to throw wounded ducks & doesn't have wheels?



Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft?
Peyton, most likely a top 5 point scorer & arguably top QB without a 100% proven every down back might be throwing like he did 2yrs ago.




Who almost fell to you but got stolen?
Let's see, Joe picked about 3 players JUST BEFORE I was going to. The pick JUST BEFORE.


What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value?
Hopefully WR-Brown or RB-Barber.


Who is your favorite player on your team?
I think Peyton will get me the most points if that is what you're asking.

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft?
Unsure, I've only looked @ mine except for a few minutes last night.
Maybe me? I don't know 'bout everyone else but I feel good about getting the #1 WR (I say #1 lightly) of Philly towards the end of round #10. This is esp. good because Andy Reid does like to throw the ball.



Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular?
Not really, not until W-L records start shaping up.

[Little Black Jersey]

What was your best pick? Probably Corey Dillon in the 6th.

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise? I don't consider any one person the cornerstone per say, but Larry Fitzgerald is a top player on my team.

What was your most regrettable pick? Todd Heap in the 5th was too early. With Gates already gone and Shockey picked a little ahead of me in the 5th I reacted a little too hastily.

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft? Billy Volek in the 15th.

Who almost fell to you but got stolen? Tiki Barber went right in front of me. Antonio Gates went at the end of the round before I was targeting him. Jeremy Shockey went 2 picks ahead or me.

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value? Corey Dillon or Braylon Edwards.

Who is your favorite player on your team? I really like Braylon Edwards.

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft? It's hard to say who made the best pick, but one really good pick that comes to mind is Deuce McAllister in the 9th. I totally thought he had already been picked!

Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who? No.

[greenroom]

What was your best pick? 8.5 T Jones or 15.8 A Lelie. Lelei will end up somewhere and will be a solid WR

Who is the cornerstone of your franchise? Ronnie Brown. Picked Number one so better be teh cornerstone of the franchise

What was your most regrettable pick? My Qb's waited to damn long

Who, if anyone, did you feel compelled to take in the draft?

Who almost fell to you but got stolen? D McNabb.. still hurts Damn you PurplePeopleEaters

What player of yours drafted after the fifth round is most likely to have 1st or 2nd round value? Thomas Jones.. easy the Bears starting running back. With Benson taking off Training camp...again..Should mean that T Jones is transfered to the starter just like last year.

Who is your favorite player on your team? Andre Johnson. I think he is a Chad Johnson type WR and with Kubiak running Denver South (Houston) he will show that he is a great WR.

Who do you feel made the best pick in the entire draft? Humdrummurr D. McAllister with the 3rd down back In Bush getting the hype Duece will show that he is once again 1st round talent.

Do you feel like you have one rival team in particular? If so, who? Perry.. We have to close of a name and it bothered me having Perry and Harry back to back in the draft :blah Every one wants to know who is the best airy... :clap

[BigDaddyMatty]

Rudi Johnson is available for the right WR/QB combo.