Alright alright....it's football season.
The XO loves the Dolphins it seems, and no doubt thinks they will be all kicking arse this year...but the real question is...do we wanna try a second annual fantasy football league?
If so, I can set something up on ESPN.com, or someone else can set up somewhere else...we'd need I think 8-10 to do something. Could even try to plan a live draft so we could chatter and talk smack online while we drafted.
Anyhow...was kind of a kick last year...so if there is interest we could set this up!
Oh and for those who sadly I did not get to see again at the recent meet n' greet....maybe next time! Heck of a nice group all round...hope to do it again next year!
*hugs all around*
Beren-Tavi- & co.
Count me in.
I was just gonna get set up yesterday.
So, we have 2 so far.
Hey Kati, you wanna set it up? I surely can, but will also gladly go along for the ride eh?
Dolphins....please. In honor of my dad...go Bears!
:mf_swordfight:
Can I draft Karl Mecklenberg and Sammy Winder?
Sure. Heck there might be a buy two get one free deal on those guys...maybe a free Billy, "white shoes" Johnson with purchase?
No, go ahead.
I'm really into deligating lately.
I'll be much more apt to participate if I don't have to do all the work as well.
JUst post the link here and we'll also make a link on the links page for the league once it gets set up.
ANd yes, even girls can play.
Woohoo!! :hwt
If there's an extra spot, sign me up!!
I'll play if you need to fill out the roster. On the other hand, you can bump me if someone really wants to play.
I'm so out of touch with the pro game any more...
I'm clueless but always wanted to try. :P
Right. Here we go then...take a look at the Sage Football League...or SFL for short. I was tempted to name is The Scurvy Gnome Pirate Football League...but felt Saga name would be easier to find if searched for possible. Besides, SGPFL it a long acronym. If the masses prefer a name change, I'll see what I can do though. :)
http://games.espn.go.com/ffl/leagueoffice?leagueId=318961
I think I can add or reduce the number of players in the league also....as long as it's an even number I think we are cool.
Finally, I have not scheduled a draft date. These guys have a cool live draft feature where we could all chat and talk smack while drafting, which would seem like fun if we can pull that off? If anyone missed teh draft last minute, there is an ESPN player ranking list that will draft for you automatically, so no one would be put out in that case either. I think you can also customize that list ahead of draft day and save for your team, so if you know your plans changed and draft time was bad for you, you could still put in a little adjustment to the players rankings to improve your chance to get whatever players you like.
Okay gang...let me know what you think eh?
Oh...the only team you see at this page, at least until more join...is The Bread Puddings. That's me, in honor of Horse Brass feasting at the last Portland reuniong gig and all.
Mmmmm food.......
Now sign up! :ana
Aight! If you are gonna have the 'bread puddings' then you MUST have the 'scotch eggs' *nod* Too many of one, one too many of the other. Yes?
Ok, how do you join up? I don't see how to add myself on that screen? :-\
Created an account Haunt4d. Looks like you have to invite, but I may still be missing something.
Okay...sent out a few initial invites as a test. And I see Finneas made it in even as I was working on that!
Lyrima, Dee, or others that want an invite but do not have a public e-mail addy attached to your profile here...well you can e-mail me. (I do have one in my proflile you can send to) Or you can just go ahead and create your ESPN account, and then try joining the Saga league. The league characteristics are...
1. Private league
2. Free league
3. I think you can search for the name Saga as well....
4. Draft type = live
Cheers!
Beren
*gasp of terror*
YE GODS NO THANK YOU!
I'm already torturing a collection of SagaFamily in my virgin DnD escapade.
Dear god in heaven, NO thank you. I'll uh..
Cheer from here! :bdg
Come on Lyrima, you can compete with me for bottom of the heap.
DnD escapade eh? Fun! Will there be full reports...news at 11:00 and all that? I want in depth reporting!
As for bottom of the heap well...I recommend Todd Heap, tight end for the Baltimore Ravens...and a wide bottom it is indeed in Mr. Heap's case...
I will endeavor to post some tips and recommendations as I see 'em for folks who want to play too. Last year I think I helped a few folks pick up some good players as the year went on.
My early prediction? The XO will draft Daunte Culpepper, the Miami Dolphins QB, in round 3-4.
Hmmm maybe the best way to go is have folks send me an e-mail if they want me to issue a league invitation to them?
Anyone interested lemme know at jerodfv@yahoo.com please!
I will then log into the league manager thingie and invit ya. :)
I signed up just fine.
Go PDX :--- :--- :---
I'm registered.
Smurfettes Smurfball Boys.
Yay we have half a league!
C'mon slackers....I know there is at least one Jake Delhomme groupie here that ought to play....
well poop, it's too big
just go here:
http://www.cruisegazing.com/RPG_Motivational/fantasyfootball.jpg (http://www.cruisegazing.com/RPG_Motivational/fantasyfootball.jpg)
Bindi that was awesome!
And if true, I must run beat up...myself...or something. :uglystupid2:
Fact is, gamer geeks can still be a little bit into sports and or athletic...it's true!
Oh...and join up willya Bindi? Send me a note and we'll get ya in chop chop!
We have I think 5 in, Menamas should be in soon. That leaves 2 needed, and room for another 2 if some more folks are interested eh?
Menemas will begin anti-Dolphin smack talking as soon as possible.
HAH yeah right, like I know anything about football players. When I hear the words "tight end" it conjures up images, not of football, but of a well defined tush.
I told PG he should play - he actually would do well I think, having played football and such and knowing all the players names. I'll ask him again.
We really need one more!
Tanuvan is in, just has to join officially but I got him the invite. I think one more yet to join will, that leaves us in need of one, maybe two!
Would folks want to try drafting live all together? Maybe over the long weekend? Sat-Mon? You can customize the player list and not draft live...but this would be fun if we could swing it for a time at least most could join I think...
What about Noamuth? Who else could we get this year?
Cheers,
Beren/Tavi
I'm going to have a hard time drafting on any weekend as that's the only time I work.
Menemas
Not to worry, right now our main problem is filling the last two spots! I think one is 99% sure...the other...help!
If you wanna join in send me an e-mail message through my Corsair profile here. (jerdfv@yahoo.com)
We need one more, and possibly even two!
Cheers,
Beren/Tavi
If we get filled...would a Monday draft be good? Or maybe Wednesday evening?
i am noamuth! *wink*
Dang...it's hard to keep track of all the names...brain...hurts.... :D
We have one opening we need to fill one...one I say!
Someone help!
Okay, league is full!
I tenatively set a draft time for Wednesday evening, 6:30 west coast time, 9:30 eastern. I am very open to suggestions on better timing!
I will post a new thread now that the league is full...for a draft list, advice, and chatter.
Cheers!
i got an email that draft was at 6:30 et, then a second email that draft was at 9:30 et. i think. yep.
Bleh, I'll set up an automated draft, I'll be at the Sox game. I don't know why I want to torture myself at this point, but I'm doing it anyway.
Menemas
Oh...the agony of being a Red Sox fan....
Well..honestly after the great braking of teh curse and defeating the Yankees last time....really it's hard to feel too aweful right?
Oh right..nevermind...one cannot have an emotionally stable conversation about baseball with a Sox fan.
The time can be changed based on feedback too...so lest see how that timing works in general? I had originally wanted to do it today a week or so back, but it took a little longer for all to join so that seemed impossible.
Well, since you asked. The problem that I have with the Sox right now is that they seem willing to sacrafice the team's ability to compete and remain in contention for the sake of profit. It is my belief that if the team expects me to spend money to see them or wear their logos, that they do what is necassary to contend for a championship. They've sold us short for two years now, ever since the 04 series. They use the excuse that they won't sacrafice the future to win now for two years in a row, when the Yankees (as an example of the deal only not out of bitterness) make a deal at the deadline for Abreau and Lidle, giving up next to nothing. Why couldn't the Sox make that deal? Why didn't they make the Oswalt deal, they decided to keep Hansen and Lester and not deal Crisp and either Loretta and Lowell. Then everone started tanking. The pitchers they decided to keep aren't pitching well, the hitters stopped hitting. Make a deal you spineless excuse for a GM.
Menemas
I can make Wednesday at 6:30pm PST.
Go Fins.