Fourth Annual Fantasy Football for Stakes and the Troops

[BeerAdvocate]

Im still in!

[Mattso3000]

Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Im still in!

Me too.

Cole...should we send the entry sticks to you, then? I sent off 100 troop sticks to Scott last week to cover my first few bets.

[Mattso3000]

Scott, the league wouldn't be the same without you. If you would like, I can take over with Cole as co-commissioner to help with the league so you could just play and not have to worry about any of the other mess. I could probably do another coolidor for the entry sticks. My only issue would probably be the troop sticks...there is no way I would have room for them and I also have no connections to get them where they need to go.

[JenksAnejo]

I'm out if Scott is out.. He's done a fantastic job on keeping everything in order.

[chaase321]

ATTENTION: THE DRAFT WILL BE HELD FRIDAY AUGUST 30TH at 8:00PM EST. Please let me know if this doesn’t work, we can still change this.


LEAGUE MEMBERS, Here are the changes (for the better) this season, We have had some discussion online about these, and people have had time to express their opinions. Ultimately, a decision has to be made, and being the new Commissioner, I think these changes are for the better and these are the ones I will implement this year:

***First, the biggest change: QB’s will NO LONGER receive 1 point per completion, last year we had QBs that were basically beating whole teams! Also, QB’s will only receive 4 points per TD, not 6. This should help keep QB rankings in line with RB’s and WR’s.
***Again, this is the only change this year that could have a negative impact on your draft if you think QBs are still the big scorers…THEY ARE NOT!

And now, the rest of the minor changes:
1. Kickers will no longer incur a -1 point deduction for missed FGs over 50 yards
2. The TE position will now be a “Flex” (QB/RB/WR/TE) position, we will start 8 players now. (QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, FLEX, D, Kicker), 6 bench players, and 2 IR spots
3. QBs that throw for 300-399 yards in a game will earn a 3pt bonus
4. QBs that throw for 400+ yards in a game will earn a 5pt bonus (NOTE, this IS an on top bonus...so if they throw for 400+ yards, they will earn 8 total bonus points)
5. RBs/WRs that run/receive for 100 yards in a game will earn a 3 pt bonus
6. RBs/WRs that run/receive for 150 yards in a game will earn a 5 pt bonus (Same ON TOP bonus as above)

I decided to keep the Waiver Wire the same FREE FOR ALL as it has been in the past. Why change it if it has been working…which means (if you are new to the league) you can pick up Waiver’s at ANYTIME during the week after a game has been completed…you don’t have to wait until Tuesday to pick someone up, and there is no 2 day waiting period because there is no order to pick someone up…(i.e. if you want to pick up 5 guys at one time and you are the first one to click “add” on them, you get all 5 guys). SO STAY ON TOP OF IT!

Also, I decided to keep the Defensive position. Again, why change something that works.

Basically everything else is the same…which means, these changes are pretty close to being “set in stone” unless there are huge gripes from someone. This will be sent in a PM to everyone as well as being posted on the thread, so there should be NO REASON someone doesn’t know about the changes.

Thanks guys!

Remember....ITS FOR THE TROOPS!!!

[chaase321]

See below Coach. You read correctly, you can essentially start two QBs...just make sure you read what was posted below.

Originally Posted by chaase321

ATTENTION: THE DRAFT WILL BE HELD FRIDAY AUGUST 30TH at 8:00PM EST. Please let me know if this doesn’t work, we can still change this.


LEAGUE MEMBERS, Here are the changes (for the better) this season, We have had some discussion online about these, and people have had time to express their opinions. Ultimately, a decision has to be made, and being the new Commissioner, I think these changes are for the better and these are the ones I will implement this year:

***First, the biggest change: QB’s will NO LONGER receive 1 point per completion, last year we had QBs that were basically beating whole teams! Also, QB’s will only receive 4 points per TD, not 6. This should help keep QB rankings in line with RB’s and WR’s.
***Again, this is the only change this year that could have a negative impact on your draft if you think QBs are still the big scorers…THEY ARE NOT!

And now, the rest of the minor changes:
1. Kickers will no longer incur a -1 point deduction for missed FGs over 50 yards
2. The TE position will now be a “Flex” (QB/RB/WR/TE) position, we will start 8 players now. (QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, FLEX, D, Kicker), 6 bench players, and 2 IR spots
3. QBs that throw for 300-399 yards in a game will earn a 3pt bonus
4. QBs that throw for 400+ yards in a game will earn a 5pt bonus (NOTE, this IS an on top bonus...so if they throw for 400+ yards, they will earn 8 total bonus points)
5. RBs/WRs that run/receive for 100 yards in a game will earn a 3 pt bonus
6. RBs/WRs that run/receive for 150 yards in a game will earn a 5 pt bonus (Same ON TOP bonus as above)

I decided to keep the Waiver Wire the same FREE FOR ALL as it has been in the past. Why change it if it has been working…which means (if you are new to the league) you can pick up Waiver’s at ANYTIME during the week after a game has been completed…you don’t have to wait until Tuesday to pick someone up, and there is no 2 day waiting period because there is no order to pick someone up…(i.e. if you want to pick up 5 guys at one time and you are the first one to click “add” on them, you get all 5 guys). SO STAY ON TOP OF IT!

Also, I decided to keep the Defensive position. Again, why change something that works.

Basically everything else is the same…which means, these changes are pretty close to being “set in stone” unless there are huge gripes from someone. This will be sent in a PM to everyone as well as being posted on the thread, so there should be NO REASON someone doesn’t know about the changes.

Thanks guys!

Remember....ITS FOR THE TROOPS!!!

[Mattso3000]

Looks great, Cole. Thanks for all of the hard work.

Ha! I need to learn how to read... I'll be at work during the draft.

[chaase321]

Can you draft from work Matt? If not what nights around there work for you?

Btw guys, Matt is gonna help Co-Commish with me, thanks Matt

Also, welcome Malakai (John) to the group! He is stepping in Jeremy's spot.

[Mattso3000]

I'll have to check if I can do it on my cell phone...I'll try to do a few mock drafts to see how it works. 7 CST is right in the middle of the sort, no chance I would be able to sneak away to my office. I work 2ish to around midnight m-f so no week night really is easy for me. If I can get the cell to do it I should be fine, though.

[chaase321]

That's right, you're the UPS guy! I'm open to doing the draft on a weekend, just not sure which one...that Sunday (the 2nd I think) is Labor Day weekend, and to draft a week prior is taking a chance that a drafted guy gets hurt last preseason game....

Thoughts?

[Mattso3000]

Whatever works the best for the most people...the draft is more fun with everybody there. That being said, we're getting down to the wire so we need feedback on it quick. Sat or Sun the last weekend in Aug. would be the best for me but I can work around whatever.

[Coach Deg]

Did not realize that is Labor Day weekend. I'm not available Fri, Sat, or Sunday. Unless we did early 7am Sat or Sunday. Monday I'm back home in morning.

[TJarv]

I'm ok with doing it whenever

[JenksAnejo]

I have school from 3-10pm Mon-Thurs. any time other than that works for me. Friday night would be great.

[BeerAdvocate]

Friday night August 30 works for me!

[sofaman]

Any night works for me!

[Mattso3000]

Trying to do a mock draft...apparently Yahoo is not on my schedule. Next Mock draft is in 5 hours and 25 minutes. Damn.

[chaase321]

Alright, to be fair (and because we still have enough time to figure this out....

Here are the Draft dates: PLEASE POST YOUR ANSWER!!!

A.) Sunday August 25th at 8:00PM EST (note, there is still a preseason game for each team after this date.

B.) Friday August 31st at 8:30 PM EST

C.) Tuesday September 3rd at 8:30 PM EST

D.) Wednesday September 4th at 8:30 PM EST

This will not impart on anyone's Labor day plans, and will give everyone a fair shot at trying to get their allotted time slot. (Well, at least I hope it's fair! )

I vote "A"

[shilala]

I'll vote A, too. So does Scott (sofaman). I just asked him and he says that works for him.
So that's 3-0 for A.

[Malakai]

I choose "A" as well. I'll take the chance someone I draft get's injured in the last preseason game.