Your ILNFL Fantasy Football thread!1!!!! 2008

Anyone know if ESPN scoring is customizable and IDP inclusive?

yes. i'll be in this year if we can have fewer players. i lost interest when i couldn't even field a full team.

idp was prob the best thing abt the league last year.

free live scoring isnt that big of a deal. i mean you can easily figure out yourself how someone is doing just from updated box scores

Next year, I [i]will not be the commissioner...no way, no how! However, yeah...I think the Yahoo! standard for league approved trades is 1/3 disapproval and is probably the same in other fantasy leagues too.

-- Johnny Fever, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:35 PM (7 months ago) Bookmark Link[/i]

i nominate ROCK HARDY 4 commish if he will do it. i mean, just on the name alone that dude is SOLID

Next year, I will not be the commissioner...no way, no how!

Oh, don't think I've forgotten. But I am eager to go ahead and start getting excited about it.

Also, to kevin's point, I say we keep the league to 12 teams or less this year.

not fewer teams, fewer positions on each team. in my other league we had smaller rosters and it made things more competitive.

1 qb, 1 rb, 2 wr, 1 te, 1 k, 2 idp?

plus 1 team DEF and im down

League is GO!

I know I'm the interim commissioner/manager, but after everyone else signs up we'll have a poll and vote on other nominations. Also, if we've got a live draft date/time of SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 5:00 PM EDT. It can be changed if several people are busy that day and cannot participate. Look it over below and see if all the settings meet approval. :D

http://games.espn.go.com/ffl/leaguesetup/ownerinfo?leagueId=16937

BASIC SETTINGS (Edit)
League Manager TBD
League Name ILNFL 2XX8
Privacy Private
Scoring Type Head to Head Points
Teams in League 12
Game Type Custom

ROSTER (Edit)
Current Roster Size: 15
Total Starters: 9
Total On Bench: 6 (0 IR)

POSITIONS STARTERS MAXIMUM
Quarterback (QB) 1 3
Running Back (RB) 1 3
Wide Receiver (WR) 2 4
Tight End (TE) 1 2
Defensive Player Utility (DP) 2 N/A
Team Defense/Special Teams (D/ST) 1 2
Place Kicker (K) 1 2
Bench (BE) 6 N/A

SCORING (Edit)
Passing
TD Pass 6 Every 25 passing yards 1
300-399 yard passing game 2 400+ yard passing game 4
2pt Passing Conversion 2 Interceptions Thrown -2
Rushing
TD Rush 6 2pt Rushing Conversion 2
Every 20 rushing yards 2 40+ yard TD rush bonus 2
200+ yard rushing game 2
Receiving
TD Reception 6 2pt Receiving Conversion 2
Every 20 receiving yards 1 200+ yard receiving game 2
Miscellaneous
Fumble Recovered for TD 6 Kickoff Return TD 6
Punt Return TD 6 Every 10 kickoff return yards 1
Every 10 punt return yards 1
Kicking
FG Made (50+ yards) 4 FG Made (40-49 yards) 2
Each PAT Made 1
Defensive Players
Blocked Punt or FG return for TD 6 Each Interception 2
Each Fumble Recovered 1 Blocked Punt, PAT or FG 2
Each Safety 2 Each Sack 2
Interception Return TD 6 Fumble Return TD 6
Every Solo Tackle 1
Team Defense / Special Teams
0 points allowed 10 2-6 points allowed 7
7-13 points allowed 4 14-17 points allowed 1
Blocked Punt or FG return for TD 6 Each Interception 2
Each Fumble Recovered 2 Blocked Punt, PAT or FG 2
Each Safety 2 Kickoff Return TD 6
Punt Return TD 6 Interception Return TD 6
Fumble Return TD 6

LEAGUE RULES (Edit)
Player Universe All NFL Players
Lineups Change Slots Lock Individually at Scheduled Gametime
Observe ESPN's Undroppable Players List Yes
Make League Viewable to Public No
Trade Limit No Limit
Trade Deadline Wednesday, December 3, 12PM ET (Week 14)
Trade Review Period 48 Hours
Votes Required to Veto Trade LM Only Vetos
Free Agent/Waiver Acquisition Limit No Limit
Waiver Period 2 Days
Waiver System Resets Every Tuesday To Inverse Order Of Standings

SCHEDULE & PLAYOFFS (Edit)
Regular Season Weeks 14 (Playoffs start Week 15)
Matchup Tie Breaker Most Points from Bench
Home Field Advantage None
Playoff Seeding Tie Breaker Total Points For
Playoffs Weeks 3
Playoff Rounds 3 (1 week per round)
Playoff Teams 8
First Round Byes 0

DRAFT (Edit)
Draft Type Live Draft
Draft Date August 16, 2008 5:00 PM ET
Seconds Per Pick 90
Allow Draft Pick Trading No
Draft Order Randomized One Hour Prior to Draft Time

i am totally in! especially since my regular league has been torn asunder by a friend war the maturity of which would make grade schoolers ashamed.

I guess it goes without saying, but since there are only 12 slots this year, it would be nice if everyone commits to sticking it out the whole season if you sign up. Orphaned teams suck.

Just saw this thread! I'm in if you haven't hit 12 teams yet.

idp was prob the best thing abt the league last year.

^^^ this.

I guess it goes without saying, but since there are only 12 slots this year, it would be nice if everyone commits to sticking it out the whole season if you sign up. Orphaned teams suck.

^^^ THIS!

I'm in. How do I access this private league?

yahh dudes me 3...check last years thread my team opened like 0-8 and i stuck it out nearly grindin back to .500

although there were obvs some extenuating circumstances w/ at least 1 team last yr that orphaning was understandable

polyphonic, if you're signed up with ESPN already, this link should take you right to it: http://games.espn.go.com/ffl/leaguesetup/ownerinfo?leagueId=16937

If not, you'll have to create an account and then take it from there.

If that doesn't work, I may have to get everyone's email and do it that way (but surely it's not *that* private).

I guess it actually is that private. I just did a test and it looks like the only way I can send invites is by individual email.

SO, if you want to join the league, email pauletc (at) earthlink (dot) net and tell me.

OK, the Dobbstown Slackers are in, but OH NOES, I'll be in California during the draft. If we could do it a week or more earlier that would be great, but if not I'll pre-rank or have a laptop with me.

I want in but I fear love.

It'll be okay, brownie!

i'm in and looking forward to the season.

does starting only one RB in a 12-team league sound weird to anyone else, though?

and no RB/WR/TE flex position?

Chicago Kevin suggested fewer starters, and I figured by keeping the RB pool a little deeper, more people could lay claim to good ones. WRs are a fucking dime a dozen, though.

does starting only one RB in a 12-team league sound weird to anyone else, though?

no, it levels the field.

I think that was more a result of having 16 teams in the league last year. Fielding only 1 RB is a no-brainer. Two would make it at least a little bit more challenging to match up with your opponent. I mean, isn't every team in the NFL these days using at least 2 RBs, too? It's just weird to me that guys who are good fantasy contributors but don't fall into the top 12 RBs in the NFL wouldn't have a spot on my team – guys like Reggie Bush, Willie Parker, Ronnie Brown, Rudi Johnson, Darren McFadden, etc.

Think about. If everyone started 2 RBs, thats only 24 RBs being played every Sunday. Going by CBS Sportsline's 2008 Player Rankings, that would mean the least valuable RB would be Ronnie Brown. So it's not like any of us would be resorting to starting guys like J.J. Arrington or Maurice Morris on any given week. There's still good talent to be had about 35 RBs deep.

At the very least, a flex position where either a second RB (or a third WR or second TE) could be played would be nice and add some competitiveness to the league. That's just my opinion. If everyone else disagrees, I won't argue it anymore.

no, it levels the field.

yeah, but there should still be some competitive edge, IMO.

I'm open either way, but I kind of like the idea of tighter, closer scoring games with a fewer number of starters.

Last year, kickers and IDPs usually ended up being the x factors anyway.

yeah, but there should still be some competitive edge, IMO.

i don't care what you guys do, i won't be in the league. all i can tell you is that it makes picking the right match up that much more important, for all positions, but esp. for rb.

but I kind of like the idea of tighter, closer scoring games with a fewer number of starters.

^^ that's what we got in my other league. at first i was kind of "wtf, one rb and one rb/flex???" but as the year went along it proved to be a good system. plus if you lose one of your two stud rb's you're not done for the season. you don't lose ldt and wind up starting kevin faulk in his place.

You're not gonna be in?

chi kev is FICKLE

plus if you lose one of your two stud rb's you're not done for the season. you don't lose ldt and wind up starting kevin faulk in his place.

not sure abt this tho. people will still stock their rosters w/ the good RBs and it'll all come down to who you start on that sunday

http://fantasy.easports.com/eaexperts2008.asp
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bump...

7 of 12 spots filled. No hurry, I guess...it's still June.

This classic never tires on me:

Real Men of Genius: Mr. Fantasy Football Manager Guy

I just read not long ago that the original singer of Survivor (the one in the funny hat) is the singer for all those commercials.

'kay i want in. still 5 spots left?

Still five spots left... pauletc (at) earthlink (dot) net

i think i may opt out.

Smaller league, tighter rosters? What's not enticing about that?

Gonna play with my office folks. My first year putting my wallet into play.

I'm tense enough all season playing for no money. I might kill myself or others if I moved up to that level.

4 of 12 spots left.

Ugh...I may have to drop out. I hate pre-ranking for the draft -- I've always decided on the fly based on the best available at the position I need. But there's no way I can be available for a draft between Aug. 11-24 -- will be on the road and in CA. Can the draft be moved to Aug 25 or later? 1st game is Sept 4...too tight a timeframe?

No, we can move it easily. I was just waiting to move it until most or all people have joined.

Fixed

Type: Live Draft
Date: Sat., Aug. 30, 2008
Time: 5:00 PM ET

That's the first day of NCAA football, but most of the week 1 games are usually lopsided.

Thank you!

"Just like last year, we will be charging $1 per transaction, and $2 per trade. The total of this amount will awarded to the total point leader at the end of the regular season."

Shit's gonna get expensive!

On the other hand, my bosses are all in the league so they can't very well hassle me for checking stats during business hours...

Oops... hay guise... are there any slots left?

Dang, I picked up LenDale off waivers only to forget to use him today.

Woo! Biggest week ever! I'm already at 114 points and still have Roddy White, Lee Evans, Chris Cooley, Packers D, and Rian Lindell to start! :)

(Started Romo, Westbrook, Johnson + DeSean at flex.)

I started Barber and his gimpy toe in place of LenDale and his steamrolling beer gut. :(

Glad I didn't bench McNabb this week!

Deangelo Williams might have been nice to have today.

Second seed in my playoffs. I really hope Westbrook continues to play well.

@JF: he was, my friend!

Do I put Pacman in for Patrick Willis? He's returning kicks for Dallas today.

...thanks a lot, stupid Tony Romo...

hah, i was best in my league this week (and cooooooley didn't play yet) thanks to cassel, gostkowski, and welkah.. also steve slaton, and marvin harrison. awesome.

I really really really hope Kurt Warner doesn't fuck me next week.

Semi-finals. I am down 4 points. Westbrook still left to play. LOVES IT.

I need Quintin Demps to get me 15 points tomorrow night to stay alive, which isn't out of reach considering Cleveland's special teams and offensive miscalculations.

Unfortunately, the guy I am going to play in the finals is likely going to win. He has been scoring between 130 and 140 consistently every week. I will get a 160 game, but then I'll get a 90 point game. And since this is a two-week long finals, he'll undoubtedly do better overall.

XP, you're in a league where you pick safeties?

my team tanked completely. i kind of deserve it after trading for braylon edwards lol

I've got McNabb and Akers left, and 10 points to cover if I'm going to make it to the semis.

I think McNabb is gonna cover 10 points. No problem.

This season is kind of pissing me off, since I'm putting up reasonable points now that it doesn't matter. Valuable info for next year, though

Speaking of next year: how many roster spots did we have last year? My memory says:
QB
RB x 2
WR x 2
WR/RB
K
DP
DP
DEF (team)

This year's scoring stat of 1 pt. for every 10 return yards has been totally crazy, in a good way, and I want to keep that.

I hate FF with DPs. But -- I love ILX and I love Fantasy Football. Can I get in on the league for next year?

Don't see why not. I'll webmail you with an address to send your credit card details.

(j/k)

i would vote against having return yards counting again because kick returners have had too much impact this year. i do feel like WR should get more points. in another league i'm in we had 1pt for a reception, which i liked. i guess you could also change it to 1pt for 10 receiving yards instead.

i like the suggested breakdown of players though, obv with a TE added. another bench spot wouldn't hurt.

Oh yeah, forgot TE. Those bastards never do anything good for me.

Yeah, PPR is great. The cash league I was in this year was really a lot of fun. Starting: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 Flex, 1 TE, 1 D, 1 K. The bench was pretty huge (about 8 slots?), which was probably too large. But I liked the starting roster.

I vote that next year we go XTREME with the points, just to make everything more fun. I agree now (and pretty much ever since draft day) that we/I sort of fucked it up this year.

Standard roster + 2 IDPs + wicked high scoring.

I am going to the championship!!

I needed 15. I got 11. :(

'bout to take this thing.

o shit bring it

Losing 85-84 last week kind of summed up my season. I plan on crushing some motherfuckers next year.

i did feel bad for you that Kyle Orton couldn't even manage 8pts against the GB secondary. but it looks like December is my time to shine. just a couple of months too late.

You can imagine the screaming at the tv.

day bow bow...chicka-chicka!

LOL I guess you just dropped the Philly D before last week cause you didn't wanna show off?

That Philly D made my week.

ha. yeah, didn't anticipate that one. i got a whopping ZERO from the DST i picked up. i'm lucky that didn't bite me in the ass. i would've been fuming. anyway, nice playing with all you losers!

1 Fo Sho mike jones 11-3
2 Straight Cash Homey Noel Miller 10-4
3 I'm With You, Legedu Mike Baker 8-6
4 Surry County Terriers Allen Goodman 7-7
5 The Chevy Chase Show brett guizzetti 6-8
6 Brownsville Birdfingers Paul Cox 9-5
7 Team Probation Bob Probation 7-7
8 CTown Mikehonchos Jason George 9-5
9 Lexington Redcoats Roberto Spiralli 5-9
10 Wisconsin Pass Aggressorz Matt Cibula 2-12
11 Dobbstown Slackers William Crump 4-10
12 Woodland Creature Maggie Mink 6-8

^^ Final standings.

#6, yeah that sounds about right.

3rd place isn't too shabby

i'm sick of how the regular fantasy football playoffs are all about the money now. you only get the true heart and passion of fantasy football in the consolation ladder, and that's why i'm the real winner here.

i am the 1st loser. good job capitalizing on the return yds element mikejonze...danielle manning lit me up!

the return yardage was a big factor. i finally keyed up on that aspect of our league sometime around week 6.

I can't be entirely disappointed in my team...7th in PF but 11th in PA...I just ran into buzzsaws some weeks.

the return yardage was a big factor. i finally keyed up on that aspect of our league sometime around week 6.

Yeah, I regretted the fact that I couldn't drop any of my receivers to pick up a return guy.

You could bench them, though, couldn't you? I had the same problem with Reggie Wayne, who wound up riding the pine most of the season.

I'm in favor of kick/punt return yardage next year, but maybe 1 pt. for every 20 yards instead of 10.

You could bench them, though, couldn't you? I had the same problem with Reggie Wayne, who wound up riding the pine most of the season.

I could, but all three of my receivers were either guys who were undroppable or guys I would never drop, and I didn't have another roster spot I could free up. Actually, the way the rosters work on ESPN is pretty infuriating, imo. Too inflexible.

Actually, the way the rosters work on ESPN is pretty infuriating, imo. Too inflexible.

I agree with this statement.

Yeah, it's either no waiver period at all or half the damn week.