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[Calvin]

Abysmal team selection by myself today :fuming:

[Haymaker]

Somehow managed to score 106 points today... :confused:

And unless the Ravens D score 70+ points, I have utterly crushed DH again. Seriously mate, your team... Wow. Matt Ryan... Dude, how the hell did that happen?

[Sergio sledge]

Chalk up another win for the No. 1 ranked side in the league... :wink:

Seriously don't know how I manage to consistently score less than 100 points and still be winning. I hope my luck lasts a few more weeks...

[Sylar]

Other than Brady, everyone in my lineup flattered to deceive this week. Trailing by 26 points with Michael Crabtree and the 49ers Defense still to go but I think I'm also facing 2 Bears players still to go!

Carson Palmer returned to give me a kicking for keeping him inactive on my bench for so long!

[HibsMax]

Thanks Denarius Moore. Argh! 0.4 points. Should have stuck with my NE defense, 27 points. Monster display while DAL struggled all day against CLE.

[DH1875]

Somehow managed to score 106 points today... :confused:

And unless the Ravens D score 70+ points, I have utterly crushed DH again. Seriously mate, your team... Wow. Matt Ryan... Dude, how the hell did that happen?


God knows what's going on with my team. I gave up ages ago but their not even coming close yet alone winning games. Larry Fitzgerald :brickwall, I have a soft spot for the Cardinals but honestly how much is this guy on per year again? That's what gets you 11 yards per game :rolleyes:.

[HibsMax]

God knows what's going on with my team. I gave up ages ago but their not even coming close yet alone winning games. Larry Fitzgerald :brickwall, I have a soft spot for the Cardinals but honestly how much is this guy on per year again? That's what gets you 11 yards per game :rolleyes:.

I think the Cardinals problems lie with the QB, not necessarily their WR corp.

[NOLA]

God knows what's going on with my team. I gave up ages ago but their not even coming close yet alone winning games. Larry Fitzgerald :brickwall, I have a soft spot for the Cardinals but honestly how much is this guy on per year again? That's what gets you 11 yards per game :rolleyes:.

larry Fitz cant do nought if the QB doesnt throw it his way :greengrin i wouldnt even pick him off waivers tbh

[NOLA]

Other than Brady, everyone in my lineup flattered to deceive this week. Trailing by 26 points with Michael Crabtree and the 49ers Defense still to go but I think I'm also facing 2 Bears players still to go!

Carson Palmer returned to give me a kicking for keeping him inactive on my bench for so long!.

Fell short by 1 point, if the 49ers used crabtree more often than just 3rd downs, you'd have won methinks, shame ;D

[hibsbollah]

Does anyone know how you break a tie in the league? At the moment there are three teams tied at 7-4, and only the first two of those three teams qualify for the semis. The table shows me in 4th place, the last semifinal place, even though ive scored less points and have a worse points for-against ratio than the team in 5th place :dunno:

[Sylar]

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Fell short by 1 point, if the 49ers used crabtree more often than just 3rd downs, you'd have won methinks, shame ;D

I'm genuinely perplexed as to how conceding only 7 points with 6 sacks, 2 interceptions and a safety only equates to 16 points for my defense.

First week I've genuinely felt like I've deserved something I didn't get.

[Sylar]

Does anyone know how you break a tie in the league? At the moment there are three teams tied at 7-4, and only the first two of those three teams qualify for the semis. The table shows me in 4th place, the last semifinal place, even though ive scored less points and have a worse points for-against ratio than the team in 5th place :dunno:

My guess would either be total points scored or head to head record?

[hibsbollah]

My guess would either be total points scored or head to head record?

Thanks, I've just found out, it's head to head, then points scored, then points against(strength of schedule). It could all get quite complicated, Gatecrasher and Haymaker still in with a shout as well.

[HibsMax]

Just want to let everyone know that the trade deadline is Nov 23 so....this week. I don't know if that means all trades have to be finalized by then or if they have to be proposed by then but I would err on the side of caution.

[DH1875]

I think the Cardinals problems lie with the QB, not necessarily their WR corp.


larry Fitz cant do nought if the QB doesnt throw it his way :greengrin i wouldnt even pick him off waivers tbh


Could be worse I guess. They could be paying Dwayne Bowe $10 million a year. Oooops I've bloody got him as well :brickwall. 2 of the top 8 earning WR's in the league and they have done fooooook all :fuming:.

[HibsMax]

Could be worse I guess. They could be paying Dwayne Bowe $10 million a year. Oooops I've bloody got him as well :brickwall. 2 of the top 8 earning WR's in the league and they have done fooooook all :fuming:.

I feel sorry for you and the players but I don't think it's their fault. Two teams who are really struggling at QB. Sounds like you might be ready to give up on Dwayne Bowe and I'm dying to make a trade before the deadline, I just can't find anyone who will respond. :wink:

[hibsbollah]

I've got two great defences, in Pittsburgh and Denver, and could do with a RB or a WR in exchange. Anyone? :greengrin

[HibsMax]

I also have a couple of trade proposals out there....but not looking for another D unfortunately.

Edit : make that one trade. :-) I have to say that when you compare stats (Welker vs Bradshaw) I think they're more similar than you said, Dundee. Welker has had quiet games too. But it's obviously your decision :-). I'm happy to keep him and I think he's going to produce for me in the playoffs.

[Sergio sledge]

I've got two great defences, in Pittsburgh and Denver, and could do with a RB or a WR in exchange. Anyone? :greengrin

I offered you both last week :greengrin You've traded Richardson away now though :wink:

[hibsbollah]

I offered you both last week :greengrin You've traded Richardson away now though :wink:

Im delighted to get my mitts on Jimmy Graham:aok:

I also picked up Kaepernick today...

[Sylar]

Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson finally start putting up huge points...I'm up against James this week and he has both of them AND Arian Foster.

46-0 just now :greengrin

[James.]

Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson finally start putting up huge points...I'm up against James this week and he has both of them AND Arian Foster.

46-0 just now :greengrin

The only time this year I'll be able to say I have the league's top three scorers! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I should have known when i traded away Andre and Calvin Johnson theyd suddenly turn into probowlers again :grr:

[Gatecrasher]

OT

[James.]

OT

Ideal scenario here would be for Foster and Megatron to trade touchdown after touchdown!

And Stafford not to throw any interceptions :pray:

[Gatecrasher]

Ideal scenario here would be for Foster and Megatron to trade touchdown after touchdown!

And Stafford not to throw any interceptions :pray:
nearly! :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

He MISSED!!!!

This is some game!!!

Texans WIN!

the Lions play off chances are pretty much dead now.

Time for the Cowboys game. Come on RG3

[James.]

He MISSED!!!!

This is some game!!!

:aok: Fair enjoyed that! Two teams I'd like to see do well although things not looking great for the Lions now!

[NOLA]

some score already for the revis islanders 70 :shocked: claymores will do well to win this week :cb

[hibsbollah]

I have RG3 and Garçon on the bench:rolleyes:

:redindian: 14 :cb 3

[Gatecrasher]

I have RG3 and Garçon on the bench:rolleyes:

Good!
Wow another huge TD you must be kicking yourself

[hibsbollah]

RG3 and Garçon running wild:faf::boo hoo:

[Sylar]

It's an odd feeling knowing that I've lost before a single of my players get going :greengrin

[DH1875]

It's an odd feeling knowing that I've lost before a single of my players get going :greengrin


It's good practice for Saturday :wink:.

[Sylar]

It's good practice for Saturday :wink:.

Valid :greengrin

[James.]

Smashed the 100 point mark and we're only into the second quarter of the 1pm games :aok: Why couldn't it have been like this all year :confused:

[Sylar]

If trades are still possible, I declare myself open for business. I'm doing nothing so those who are fighting at the top, feel free to come in and claim some players if you can :greengrin

[HibsMax]

If trades are still possible, I declare myself open for business. I'm doing nothing so those who are fighting at the top, feel free to come in and claim some players if you can :greengrin

Trade deadline was November 23rd.

[Gatecrasher]

Managed to pick up Greg Jennings in time for he and Rodgers to take the Vikings apart

[Haymaker]

Managed to pick up Greg Jennings in time for he and Rodgers to take the Vikings apart

I took Jennings in the draft and he was injured for so bloody long I cut him. Bet he scores a barrel load now :rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

I took Jennings in the draft and he was injured for so bloody long I cut him. Bet he scores a barrel load now :rolleyes:

I hate it when someone snaffles a guy I drafted back at the start of the season. I took Pierre Garçon, stuck with him through some unproductive weeks, cut him when he got injured, he comes back, I pick him up, he gets one reception for five yards, so I cut him again. He has a big week last week and suddenly every man and his dog wants him off waivers :grr:

[HibsMax]

I hate it when someone snaffles a guy I drafted back at the start of the season. I took Pierre Garçon, stuck with him through some unproductive weeks, cut him when he got injured, he comes back, I pick him up, he gets one reception for five yards, so I cut him again. He has a big week last week and suddenly every man and his dog wants him off waivers :grr:

:-)

I've owned almost everyone in the league at this point! I almost grabbed Jennings this week but I went for Moreno instead. I've been bitten too many times by guys who don't deliver as expected. Miles Austin and Lance Moore are two names that spring to mind. What I *try* to do is recognise who has the most potential and stick with them through the hard times. I just hope that my loyalty to Hernandez eventually pays off. There's a good chance that it will, assuming no setbacks, since Gronk is out. I stuck with Charles even though lots of people were writing him off and he's been OK. Same goes for Leshoure.

I'm really enjoying this league and will be back for more next year (maybe try multiple leagues) and I have learned a ton in a short time.

Who let go of CJ2K? I wanted him off the wire but was beaten to the bunch.

Oh yeah, Kenny Britt, another guy who didn't deliver for me.

Hartline is a good example, perhaps the best, of a guy delivering big once.

[Gatecrasher]

Couldn't fix my fantasy team as I was out celebrating :pfgwa

[James.]

Wish I'd made a few trades a bit earlier in the season as Megatron and Cecil Shorts have been decent pick ups for my Islanders. Sadly left it too late to make the playoffs!

[NOLA]

Wish I'd made a few trades a bit earlier in the season as Megatron and Cecil Shorts have been decent pick ups for my Islanders. Sadly left it too late to make the playoffs!
You want to drop cecil for my pierre garcon?
If not that's ok ;)

[James.]

You want to drop cecil for my pierre garcon?
If not that's ok ;)

You're fine mate! Also got the added bonus that he's got the second best name in football after Julius Peppers :agree:

[HibsMax]

Hi Commissioner,

What are our league standing tie breakers?

Right now I am in 5th place on 8-5. The best I can do is 10-4. The 3 guys above me are all on 9-4 meaning the best I can hope for is one of them losing this week. BUT, they all beat me in head-to-head this year so does it even matter if I win or lose or even play this week? If the tie breaker is on points scored then I have a chance because I've got a bunch but if it's head-to-head then I'm already out of contention.

Cheers, Max

EDIT : just checked the settings. It's head to head so the playoff teams have already been decided. The final standings might change but the top 4 won't. :-(

[James.]

Hi Commissioner,

What are our league standing tie breakers?

Right now I am in 5th place on 8-5. The best I can do is 10-4. The 3 guys above me are all on 9-4 meaning the best I can hope for is one of them losing this week. BUT, they all beat me in head-to-head this year so does it even matter if I win or lose or even play this week? If the tie breaker is on points scored then I have a chance because I've got a bunch but if it's head-to-head then I'm already out of contention.

Cheers, Max

EDIT : just checked the settings. It's head to head so the playoff teams have already been decided. The final standings might change but the top 4 won't. :-(

Don't worry Max - I'll make sure you don't miss out with the same record - I'm looking to complete my hat-trick of Patriot teams after skelping TSSF & Haymaker the past two weeks :take that

[Sylar]

I checked through the week and instead of having my team name on the front page, it suggested I sign up for the playoff game so I presumed we were done already.

Ergo, I didn't bother doing anything last week :greengrin

When does this regular season head to head stuff finish? Gatecrasher kicking my ass this week :thumbsup:

[NOLA]

surely i must win a prize for being top of the league heading into the playoffs :greengrin:cheers:
nevermind it looks like theres another week of regular football to be played, DOH

[HibsMax]

Don't worry Max - I'll make sure you don't miss out with the same record - I'm looking to complete my hat-trick of Patriot teams after skelping TSSF & Haymaker the past two weeks :take that

I will miss out with the same record. The best I can do is tie with the three guys above me - same record. Even if they all lose, I will still miss the playoffs.

EDIT : doh, I see what you're saying, you're telling me that I'm going down this week. LOL. Maybe, maybe not. We shall see. BUT, even though there is nothing to play for I'm still going to try and be competitive. it's the spirit of the game.

[HibsMax]

I checked through the week and instead of having my team name on the front page, it suggested I sign up for the playoff game so I presumed we were done already.

Ergo, I didn't bother doing anything last week :greengrin

When does this regular season head to head stuff finish? Gatecrasher kicking my ass this week :thumbsup:

LOL. That's funny.

I honestly thought when I joined this league that everyone else knew what they were doing (with respect to schedule, trades, etc.) but that seems to be less than accurate. Still I appreciate the opportunity to cut my teeth and thank you for the introduction. I'll be back next year!

[HibsMax]

I checked through the week and instead of having my team name on the front page, it suggested I sign up for the playoff game so I presumed we were done already.

Ergo, I didn't bother doing anything last week :greengrin

When does this regular season head to head stuff finish? Gatecrasher kicking my ass this week :thumbsup:

All the info is right there on the League page. There's a tab for Schedule and Playoffs. We play 14 weeks then the top 4 teams proceed to the playoffs. If there is a tie then it goes to head-to-head (which sucks for me for the aforementioned reasons). If it was on Points For then I would be sitting pretty. Sigh.

[James.]

I will miss out with the same record. The best I can do is tie with the three guys above me - same record. Even if they all lose, I will still miss the playoffs.

EDIT : doh, I see what you're saying, you're telling me that I'm going down this week. LOL. Maybe, maybe not. We shall see. BUT, even though there is nothing to play for I'm still going to try and be competitive. it's the spirit of the game.

There's a consolation ladder for places five to eight so you're still playing for your seeding for that!

[HibsMax]

There's a consolation ladder for places five to eight so you're still playing for your seeding for that!

Is there? I didn't see anything beyond week 14, other than the playoffs.

However I suspect you're taking the piss. Lol. I'll just need to crush you this week. I see NFL.com has Foster projected to score over 25 points. Wtf!? The Pats have a pretty defect run D. We shall see. HUGE game, should be interfering.

[HibsMax]

NFL.com has Foster projected to have his highest scoring week this week on Monday night against the Pats stout running D. That just shows you, IMO, how f'ed up the projections are. :-)

I'll bet anyone $50 that he doesn't break 25 points as predicted. I'm out of the competition but I need something to play for. Who's with me?!

[NOLA]

Good start last night by maxi boy, a healthy 50 points, I will wager he wins his matchup this week :)

[NOLA]

good day to have the seahawks D lol 40points so far

[Calvin]

good day to have the seahawks D lol 40points so far
:greengrin

41 points for a D is unreal! Cam Newton and Marshawn Lynch came through with monster scores for me this week too. Interesting at the top of the league now!

[Haymaker]

I had a tough decision on whether to play Roberts from Arizona or Alexander of SD. So, so glad I chose Alexander.

[HibsMax]

Good start last night by maxi boy, a healthy 50 points, I will wager he wins his matchup this week :)

It also helps when your opponent plays guys who are inactive and leaves their D empty. Lol.

[HibsMax]

So what happens to the people who aren't in the Top Four - do we keep playing or is the season done for us now?

[James.]

It also helps when your opponent plays guys who are inactive and leaves their D empty. Lol.

Never knew my boy Shorts was on IA list and thought that the Jets would automatically go into my defense when I traded out the Bengals - oh well a loss for me at this stage is hardly catastrophic!

I dont know why you don't believe me about the consolation ladder - it's right there when you click into the playoff tab!

[hibsbollah]

Well I've really enjoyed it so thanks to Gatecrasher for setting up the league and coordinating that legendary two week long draft:greengrin

[HibsMax]

Never knew my boy Shorts was on IA list and thought that the Jets would automatically go into my defense when I traded out the Bengals - oh well a loss for me at this stage is hardly catastrophic!

I dont know why you don't believe me about the consolation ladder - it's right there when you click into the playoff tab!


I see it now. I didn't see the Consolation Button, just the Championship button. Thanks for bringing that to my attention as I would still like to keep playing.....for 5th spot! :aok:

Although your loss wasn't a catastrophe it's still good to prevent you from sweeping the Pats contingent. ;) I think I must look at my fantasy football more than most people because I saw that Shorts was out earlier this week, it wasn't even a game-time decision from what I can tell. It's a shame about your D not being swapped in for you but it appears that NFL.com leaves "auto-changes" to a minimum, and I don't really fault them for that.

[HibsMax]

Well I've really enjoyed it so thanks to Gatecrasher for setting up the league and coordinating that legendary two week long draft:greengrin

I had fun too and appreciate being baptised into Fantasy Football - my life will never be the same again. If we do this again next year then it would be great if we could setup a time for an online draft, I think it that would be fun. If the majority of the players are in the UK then I will do what I can to make myself available at a time that works for all - we just need to get organised. :)

[hibsbollah]

I had fun too and appreciate being baptised into Fantasy Football - my life will never be the same again. If we do this again next year then it would be great if we could setup a time for an online draft, I think it that would be fun. If the majority of the players are in the UK then I will do what I can to make myself available at a time that works for all - we just need to get organised. :)

one thing id like to do next time is play in a bigger league (18 teams?). Be good to choose from players that arent already probowlers and make it a bit tougher :agree:

[Sylar]

Yep - cheers Gatey. Stellar job in setting it up and keeping us all happy.

You didn't have to go the extra mile and give me 2 out of my 3 wins right enough :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Thanks for the appreciation guys, the season is still has a few weeks to go and it seems most have enjoyed it. I will be happy to set another one next year. I can confirm the league are looking at expansion but the addional teams would depend on the demand for this. I have noted 1 or 2 NFL fans not involved this year and also StevesFamou5 who just missed out on it this year. I will also look at a live draft but we'll discuss dates and times next year as the off line draft took a bit longer than i expected . I have to admit I didnt know that much about Fantasy football when setting it up so thanks to everyone for helping each other out. Good luck for the rest of the season (except when playing me of course).:na na:

[Haymaker]

Been great fun! Cheers for setting it up Gates :top marks

Been also confusing and rather weird at times too, I have no idea how I have come out with some wins and completely bewildered at how I lost some matches. It is mental! :greengrin

[HibsMax]

Been great fun! Cheers for setting it up Gates :top marks

Been also confusing and rather weird at times too, I have no idea how I have come out with some wins and completely bewildered at how I lost some matches. It is mental! :greengrin

The winning / losing bit is "easy". ;). Guys and teams have good and bad days. I was convinced that Nicks and Bradshaw would have a stellar day against the Saints but even though the Giants won, those guys weren't as heavily involved as I expected. Injuries don't help. Sometimes your gut is right, other times you screw the pooch.

Most points scored overall but 5th place. Boooo.

I have Revis again. :-)

[James.]

The winning / losing bit is "easy". ;). Guys and teams have good and bad days. I was convinced that Nicks and Bradshaw would have a stellar day against the Saints but even though the Giants won, those guys weren't as heavily involved as I expected. Injuries don't help. Sometimes your gut is right, other times you screw the pooch.

Most points scored overall but 5th place. Boooo.

I have Revis again. :-)

I'll make sure I've a full team playing this week! :agree:

Cheers Gatecrasher! Would be nice if we could have a few 'keepers' for next year if it's the same teams? Would love to keep Foster, Martin and Megatron remain on the Islanders :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I can't believe I've made the semifinals :top marks Despite my tactic of trading away my best players (megaton, Andre Johnson, Trent Richardson). Most Pleased with drafting RG3 and Brandon Marshall back at the start.

[DH1875]

Well I've really enjoyed it so thanks to Gatecrasher for setting up the league and coordinating that legendary two week long draft:greengrin


:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin. Need to get your holidays booked in for next year.

Cheers G-man :aok:.

[Sergio sledge]

I can't believe I've made the semifinals :top marks Despite my tactic of trading away my best players (megaton, Andre Johnson, Trent Richardson). Most Pleased with drafting RG3 and Brandon Marshall back at the start.

I can't believe I've made the play-offs despite my team only managing to put together 2 good weeks. I guess consistently average is a good thing during the regular season.

Drew Brees better get his act together these final few weeks, he's thrown 1 TD and 7 INT's in the last 2 games.....

[Calvin]

I have to say that I'm pretty satisfied to have been crowned the inaugural Hibs.net Regular Season Champion, despite having the worst 'coach' ranking by quite a distance!

[HibsMax]

I can't believe I've made the play-offs despite my team only managing to put together 2 good weeks. I guess consistently average is a good thing during the regular season.

Drew Brees better get his act together these final few weeks, he's thrown 1 TD and 7 INT's in the last 2 games.....

If consistency was rewarded then the tie breaker would be "points for" rather than "head to head", but those are the bitter ramblings of a 5th placed coach. ;)

[NOLA]

I have to say that I'm pretty satisfied to have been crowned the inaugural Hibs.net Regular Season Champion, despite having the worst 'coach' ranking by quite a distance!

congratulations mate! nice achievment :agree: ive fair enjoyed this as it was my first time having a nfl fantasy team, beats the crappy spl ones i used to do in the past, thanks to the g man for setting it up and im already looking forward to next years draft process :wink: while not having the best players on rankings in my team i seemed to score well consistently which gave me wins when i thought i had no chance, and when i was confident, my players had an off week lol much like hibs :rolleyes: good luck to the teams battling for the championship.

[hibsbollah]

In the absence of an injured RG3 tonight, I can't decide which QB will get more fantasy points, Kaepernick 49ers against New England, or Tannehill for Miami at Jacksonville:hmmm:

[Gatecrasher]

think who ever has Forte is going to have a high scorer :rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

I went for Tannehill. He's just fumbled it and is on minus points:rolleyes:

Atlanta all over Giants 17-0.

[Gatecrasher]

I went for Tannehill. He's just fumbled it and is on minus points:rolleyes:

Atlanta all over Giants 17-0.
I was just going to post not to play him as I used him on Rodgers Bye week and he was pish but it was too late anyway

[Calvin]

I went for Tannehill. He's just fumbled it and is on minus points:rolleyes:


Yeah thanks for playing him :greengrin

I think our game will come down to Britt v Johnson on Monday night.

[NOLA]

my players picked the right week to not turn up :rolleyes: fu**ing hell :grr:

[Calvin]

Tannehill has turned out to have a decent week actually!

I've only had Albert Morris and Andre Johnson start so far, both doing well. If Legatron could kick a couple of 50 yarders as the game closes out then that would be handy too.

[hibsbollah]

Tannehill has turned out to have a decent week actually!

I've only had Albert Morris and Andre Johnson start so far, both doing well. If Legatron could kick a couple of 50 yarders as the game closes out then that would be handy too.

I agree with you, our game won't be decided till Monday, we'll be close after today's games...I'm hoping Seattle pass the ball to Tate plenty tonight in the Gangnam Bowl...

[Calvin]

I agree with you, our game won't be decided till Monday, we'll be close after today's games...I'm hoping Seattle pass the ball to Tate plenty tonight in the Gangnam Bowl...
Nah, it's all about Lynch again this week! We'll just keep Rice as WR1 and put the rest on the ground or to a TE.

[Sergio sledge]

my players picked the right week to not turn up :rolleyes: fu**ing hell :grr:

is it you i'm playing? I've lost track...

I've had a few shockers this week too, but less than you it seems! :wink: I shouldn't have dropped the Falcons defends, but picking up Pitta off the waivers this week was inspired!

[Calvin]

is it you i'm playing? I've lost track...

I've had a few shockers this week too, but less than you it seems! :wink: I shouldn't have dropped the Falcons defends, but picking up Pitta off the waivers this week was inspired!
Pitta won't play like that two weeks in a row. The title is surely mine! Now where's that 'counting chickens' smiley..? :greengrin

[NOLA]

1 week on from arizona scoring zip against the seahawks i thought it would be a good shout to pick up the detroit defence :greengrin how ***** are the lions??? gave up 38 points to the CARDINALS :shocked: ive never liked the lions and now i have another reason. c***s. :agree:

[Haymaker]

I think that I am setting the record for lowest points this week. :rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

Big night required from Kenny Britt tonight or im out...

[Sergio sledge]

Pitta won't play like that two weeks in a row. The title is surely mine! Now where's that 'counting chickens' smiley..? :greengrin

It seems you almost have this week in the bag. I would like to join in with some fighting talk, but realistically there's no way my team should beat yours. I'm just delighted to have made it to the superbowl.... :greengrin

Edit: Stuff it, I've just looked at your team and, Lynch apart, we're much of a muchness really, so bring it on. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Wow, 30 of my massive 57 points haul this week were from my two running backs. And only one of them got above 100 yards. :rolleyes:

[HibsMax]

This was overall a bad week in fantasy land. Some people will have made out OK but speaking personally, what a bust. I might still scrape a win, depends on tonight.

I know we all have our own sob story but mine is :
Peyton Manning - it's not his fault that the Broncos dominated without relying on his arm.
NYG (I really mean Hicks and Wilson) - total disappointment but no doubt that pales in comparison to what Giants fans are feeling.

I had Leshoure in my line-up but took him out. Silly mistake. Kept Ridley out and that was a smart move but should have kept Lloyd in.

All IFs and BUTs. With only one game left to go I will be sure to go with my heart.

[Calvin]

Well, in the grand playoff final my confidence of victory has taken a severe hit due to Roddy White's two touchdowns last night :grr:

[Sergio sledge]

Well, in the grand playoff final my confidence of victory has taken a severe hit due to Roddy White's two touchdowns last night :grr:

Woohoo!

[Sergio sledge]

Championship battle looks like its going to be tight. Calvin has the edge after a couple of my players let me down, the law firm in particular!

[Calvin]

Championship battle looks like its going to be tight. Calvin has the edge after a couple of my players let me down, the law firm in particular!
The Bears defensive TD has edged you back ahead though. It looks like it'll just be Lynch v Gore for the title as Vernon Davis never scores these days.

[Sergio sledge]

Bears D came through for me today, made up for some poor scoring elsewhere. Think you are right, whoever scores more out of Gore vs Lynch will win. Here's hoping the 49ers D has a strong game and stops Lynch!

[Calvin]

Well, it was a close run thing right through the day but the quality of Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks D shutting down Frank Gore saw me through.

I am absolutely delighted to have proven my credentials as the foremost authority on American football on the site :duck::greengrin

Thanks to Gatecrasher for organising it. It has been thoroughly enjoyable and I look forward to defending my crown next season!

[Sergio sledge]

Well, it was a close run thing right through the day but the quality of Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks D shutting down Frank Gore saw me through.

I am absolutely delighted to have proven my credentials as the foremost authority on American football on the site :duck::greengrin

Thanks to Gatecrasher for organising it. It has been thoroughly enjoyable and I look forward to defending my crown next season!

Well done! Did Frank Gore really have to pick championship week to have his worst game of the season....

[Gatecrasher]

Well, it was a close run thing right through the day but the quality of Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks D shutting down Frank Gore saw me through.

I am absolutely delighted to have proven my credentials as the foremost authority on American football on the site :duck::greengrin

Thanks to Gatecrasher for organising it. It has been thoroughly enjoyable and I look forward to defending my crown next season!

Congratulations on the win:flag:

[HibsMax]

Well, it was a close run thing right through the day but the quality of Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks D shutting down Frank Gore saw me through.

I am absolutely delighted to have proven my credentials as the foremost authority on American football on the site :duck::greengrin

Thanks to Gatecrasher for organising it. It has been thoroughly enjoyable and I look forward to defending my crown next season!

Congrats!!!!

I'll be back next year to try take you down. I kinda know what I'm doing now. ;)

[hibsbollah]

Seahawks=Winners:thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

I had a good time doing this last year and hoping to get another one going for the 2013 season. Two things need to be looked at though, 1 is the draft and another is league expansion. What are peoples thoughts on this?

[Sergio sledge]

I had a good time doing this last year and hoping to get another one going for the 2013 season. Two things need to be looked at though, 1 is the draft and another is league expansion. What are peoples thoughts on this?

I'm in for another year, I really enjoyed it.

I'm not sure how you could make the draft work, if we were to do a live draft, how long would that take? Does NFL.com give you a time limit for each pick? Perhaps we could agree that the first 10 picks are live, and then we all put auto-pick on for the last 5?

Shall we do the draft order in the order we finished last year, reversing at the end of each round, or will we do a random draw again?

If there are people interested in joining the league then we should expand it to let them join.

[Sylar]

Theoretically interested though I expect to be incredibly busy this year having started my new job.

No problems with expanding the league but it would be prudent to make sure that any new folks are likely to actually keep on top of it!

[Sylar]

I'm in for another year, I really enjoyed it.

I'm not sure how you could make the draft work, if we were to do a live draft, how long would that take? Does NFL.com give you a time limit for each pick? Perhaps we could agree that the first 10 picks are live, and then we all put auto-pick on for the last 5?

Shall we do the draft order in the order we finished last year, reversing at the end of each round, or will we do a random draw again?

If there are people interested in joining the league then we should expand it to let them join.

I think another random draw is the only fair way to set up the new draft order. It's how it would be done anywhere else :agree:

[Gatecrasher]

Last year we all guessed the attendance at a hibs game, maybe this year just draw the names out a hat?

[hibsbollah]

I'd like a bigger league with say 18 teams. Give us a chance to draft some non-household name players. although id happily stick with last years format if recruiting 8 new managers wasnt possible.

[DH1875]

I had a good time doing this last year and hoping to get another one going for the 2013 season. Two things need to be looked at though, 1 is the draft and another is league expansion. What are peoples thoughts on this?

What? the draft was the highlight of the whole thing for me last year :greengrin. All for expanding the league if we can get enough players. Might give the the chance a winning a game :aok:. Would need to start a new thread though as people wanting to play might not check this one.


I'm in for another year, I really enjoyed it.

I'm not sure how you could make the draft work, if we were to do a live draft, how long would that take? Does NFL.com give you a time limit for each pick? Perhaps we could agree that the first 10 picks are live, and then we all put auto-pick on for the last 5?

Shall we do the draft order in the order we finished last year, reversing at the end of each round, or will we do a random draw again?

If there are people interested in joining the league then we should expand it to let them join.


ESPN do it really good. They random the draw and IF you do a live draft everyone has 5 minutes to make their pick. If you don't pick after the 5 mins they randomly pick someone for you. Whole thing would only take about 2 hours for us to do. Pretty sure between now and the start of the season we could arrange a point were everyone could be online at the same time. The season is over 3 months away :boo hoo:. Doing a live draft is also way much more fun as the pressure is on as you've only got 5 mins each pick and you get to have a bit of banter with everyone.

[Gatecrasher]

the only reason league expension is being looked at is because StevesFamau5 (http://www.hibs.net/member.php?23687-StevesFamau5) wanted to take part but couldnt as we needed an even number of players. If a reliable person can be found then we could expand. The draft is the one we need arranged though. If we can get a day that everyone agrees on we can get it done in one.

[DH1875]

Theoretically interested though I expect to be incredibly busy this year having started my new job.

No problems with expanding the league but it would be prudent to make sure that any new folks are likely to actually keep on top of it!


You need to play. I need someone I can beat :gun:.

[DH1875]

the only reason league expension is being looked at is because StevesFamau5 (http://www.hibs.net/member.php?23687-StevesFamau5) wanted to take part but couldnt as we needed an even number of players. If a reliable person can be found then we could expand. The draft is the one we need arranged though. If we can get a day that everyone agrees on we can get it done in one.


Is there anyone who posts on the NFL thread who didn't play? If so, sign them up. As for the draft, wouldn't take all day. Would be a couple of hours max.

[Sylar]

You need to play. I need someone I can beat :gun:.

I'll go through setting a team up but it falls at a time of the year for me when I'm going to be both very busy and not in the UK much.

I suspect I have good potential to field a team of people who are on the DL on a weekly basis as I'll undoubtedly forget to change.

Yes, this is me getting my excuses in early :na na:

[Sergio sledge]

What? the draft was the highlight of the whole thing for me last year :greengrin. All for expanding the league if we can get enough players. Might give the the chance a winning a game :aok:. Would need to start a new thread though as people wanting to play might not check this one.




ESPN do it really good. They random the draw and IF you do a live draft everyone has 5 minutes to make their pick. If you don't pick after the 5 mins they randomly pick someone for you. Whole thing would only take about 2 hours for us to do. Pretty sure between now and the start of the season we could arrange a point were everyone could be online at the same time. The season is over 3 months away :boo hoo:. Doing a live draft is also way much more fun as the pressure is on as you've only got 5 mins each pick and you get to have a bit of banter with everyone.

I've just checked NFL.com and you can set up a list of players in the order you want to draft and if you can't do it, or have to leave half way through, then it will pick the highest available player from your list. I'm sure that would be do-able from my point of view.

Happy with drawing the draft order as if it was in order of finish last year, I'd be 2nd last every 2nd round..... This way there's a good chance I'll get a higher pick.

Hopefully we can find some people to expand the league as it will make picking players more challenging.

[NOLA]

There's a couple of posters on the nfl thread who we should ask to join, DarrenSqh, StevesFamous5, Houchy, are names I've seen, the draft process wasn't too bad I thought, it was completed a few weeks before the season actually started, so if time is the main issue in regards getting everyone online @ the same time, no reason why not do the same or pre set your picks automatically? Either way I'm winning it this year :)

[Haymaker]

Im up for it.

[hibsbollah]

Arent we a bit premature? Still 4 months to go!

[James.]

I'm in again to defend my 8th place finish! Not too fussed about draft order - it would be good if the waiver wire could be set a bit more fairly though so that the person picking last gets first shot at free agents.

[HibsMax]

I'm in and I would prefer a live draft. It was torture last year. I'm in a different time zone so I would do what I need to do to make scheduling easier. I don't necessarily know what I am doing but I would still rather pick my own players.

Random draw for selection order - no snake format i.e., 1 thru 10, 1 thru 10, repeat.

League expansion sounds like a good idea.

[Calvin]

I don't really see what's so bad about last year's draft. Sure, it took a wee while to say the least but it was completed in plenty time for the season and it's irrefutable that everyone actually got who they wanted at any given pick. I'm not very keen on the idea of a computer generated draft, even with preferred pick lists; and given that I work most evenings I'm not too sure about being able to make a live draft.

[hibsbollah]

I don't really see what's so bad about last year's draft. Sure, it took a wee while to say the least but it was completed in plenty time for the season and it's irrefutable that everyone actually got who they wanted at any given pick. I'm not very keen on the idea of a computer generated draft, even with preferred pick lists; and given that I work most evenings I'm not too sure about being able to make a live draft.

I agree. It took awhile (two weeks wasn't it?:greengrin) but it worked. and it's not as if we're in a hurry with 4 months still to go till September. If we can agree a time when we all aim to be online this time it might speed it up a bit.

[James.]

The draft was epic - it was good to get a bit of time to react to picks.

[James.]

I'm in and I would prefer a live draft. It was torture last year. I'm in a different time zone so I would do what I need to do to make scheduling easier. I don't necessarily know what I am doing but I would still rather pick my own players.

Random draw for selection order - no snake format i.e., 1 thru 10, 1 thru 10, repeat.

League expansion sounds like a good idea.

Why wouldn't we snake it? The person picking first would have a major advantage if we did it that way.

[HibsMax]

Why wouldn't we snake it? The person picking first would have a major advantage if we did it that way.

The reason I didn't like it is that I had to wait so long between every other pick. Using the snake approach does yield more balanced average draft picks though. For a 10-team league, everyone has an average of 75-ish, varying between 75.2 and 75.8. Even though players at each end of the snake have to wait longer they do get two quick picks, followed by a long wait. If you do the traditional approach then the variance is greater. Player one has an average pick of 71 whereas player ten has an average pick of 80. It just feels fairer since there is a fixed amount of time between each pick but the snake approach is mathematically more balanced.

[HibsMax]

I don't know if this can be avoided but the one thing that was difficult (not really difficult) about the draft was trying to figure out who was already. We had pages of lists. I think if we did a live draft then it would be a little easier to keep your cheat sheets updated. I agree with those who say it was OK because it gave people more time and we weren't in a rush. I just found it a little tedious. Sorry.

[DH1875]

The draft was epic - it was good to get a bit of time to react to picks.

That's why a live draft against the clock would be so interesting and good fun.


I don't know if this can be avoided but the one thing that was difficult (not really difficult) about the draft was trying to figure out who was already. We had pages of lists. I think if we did a live draft then it would be a little easier to keep your cheat sheets updated. I agree with those who say it was OK because it gave people more time and we weren't in a rush. I just found it a little tedious. Sorry.

If we use the ESPN game then you get a draft kit and it keeps track of all that kinda stuff for you.

[DH1875]

I'm in and I would prefer a live draft. It was torture last year. I'm in a different time zone so I would do what I need to do to make scheduling easier. I don't necessarily know what I am doing but I would still rather pick my own players.

Random draw for selection order - no snake format i.e., 1 thru 10, 1 thru 10, repeat.

League expansion sounds like a good idea.


I don't really see what's so bad about last year's draft. Sure, it took a wee while to say the least but it was completed in plenty time for the season and it's irrefutable that everyone actually got who they wanted at any given pick. I'm not very keen on the idea of a computer generated draft, even with preferred pick lists; and given that I work most evenings I'm not too sure about being able to make a live draft.


Think a Sunday would be good. Say around tea time here so it's lunch time for Max.

[Ryan91]

I played NFL Fantasy Football last year and would be tempted to give it a shot with all the lovely folks here on :hnet:.

I'm all for a live draft, I auto drafted with one team last year and ended up with a horrid team.

[H18sry]

I could be persuaded to join in :aok:

[NOLA]

I could be persuaded to join in :aok:
good stuff :thumbsup:

[NOLA]

I played NFL Fantasy Football last year and would be tempted to give it a shot with all the lovely folks here on :hnet:.

I'm all for a live draft, I auto drafted with one team last year and ended up with a horrid team.
yeah im not really feeling the auto draft :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

I have activated the league for the 2013 season, I have expanded it to 12 teams. PM's sent to Hi8sry and Ryan

[hibsbollah]

I have activated the league for the 2013 season, I have expanded it to 12 teams. PM's sent to Hi8sry and Ryan
I'm having trouble with the predraft ranking. Changing the rankings by dragging the players over to the right doesn't seem to be working...maybe it's the ipad:confused:

[Sylar]

I'm having trouble with the predraft ranking. Changing the rankings by dragging the players over to the right doesn't seem to be working...maybe it's the ipad:confused:

Working fine for me 'bollah :agree:

[DH1875]

I've forgot my log in details :bsod:. I've got 3 months to sort it out. Can't be to many derogatory terms left for the patsies :greengrin.

[DH1875]

Are we doing the live draft?

[hibsbollah]

Working fine for me 'bollah :agree:

Yes but unlike you I stopped my education at bachelors degree level:greengrin

I have worked it out now. I can confidently say my predraft rankings are totally illogical but stacked full of my favourite players:agree:

[Gatecrasher]

so we cant seem to make our minds up on the draft? :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

2 new teams have joined the League this year (lochhibs has the Cabbage and Redskins and H18sry has Finsagogo) and its time we started looking to get things started. The Draft order will be decided by guessing the attendance of the Europa League game Versus Malmo at Easter Road. As with last year the person with the closest guess will get 1st pick and the person furthest away will be last. It will be an offline draft (just like last year) a live draft would have been awsome but the logistics of that made it very difficult to organise.

Gatecrasher Hibees -
BOSTON BAWBAGS -
Late hits -
Whodatters -
Revis Islanders -
The Uphill Gardeners -
Haymakers Patriots -
The Aberdonian Seahawks -
Loch Ness Monsters -
Dundee Claymores -
Cabbage and Redskins -
Finsagogo -

Any questions?

[H18sry]

15107 :aok:

[hibsbollah]

16977

[Sergio sledge]

14250

[Sylar]

16,772

[James.]

12267

[Haymaker]

12500

[DH1875]

2 new teams have joined the League this year (lochhibs has the Cabbage and Redskins and H18sry has Finsagogo) and its time we started looking to get things started. The Draft order will be decided by guessing the attendance of the Europa League game Versus Malmo at Easter Road. As with last year the person with the closest guess will get 1st pick and the person furthest away will be last. It will be an offline draft (just like last year) a live draft would have been awsome but the logistics of that made it very difficult to organise.

Gatecrasher Hibees -
BOSTON BAWBAGS -
Late hits -
Whodatters -
Revis Islanders -
The Uphill Gardeners -
Haymakers Patriots -
The Aberdonian Seahawks -
Loch Ness Monsters -
Dundee Claymores -
Cabbage and Redskins -
Finsagogo -

Any questions?

Hope they know what they've let themselves in for :greengrin.

13,775 :whistle:.

[Sylar]

Hope they know what they've let themselves in for :greengrin.

10,377 :whistle:.

So long as they're faster than you, we'll be alright :na na:

[Calvin]

13750. Bring on the draft!

[HibsMax]

2 new teams have joined the League this year (lochhibs has the Cabbage and Redskins and H18sry has Finsagogo) and its time we started looking to get things started. The Draft order will be decided by guessing the attendance of the Europa League game Versus Malmo at Easter Road. As with last year the person with the closest guess will get 1st pick and the person furthest away will be last. It will be an offline draft (just like last year) a live draft would have been awsome but the logistics of that made it very difficult to organise.

Gatecrasher Hibees -
BOSTON BAWBAGS -
Late hits -
Whodatters -
Revis Islanders -
The Uphill Gardeners -
Haymakers Patriots -
The Aberdonian Seahawks -
Loch Ness Monsters -
Dundee Claymores -
Cabbage and Redskins -
Finsagogo -

Any questions?

I know that I'm like a dog with a bone but did we actually try to organise a live draft? Doesn't matter as everyone prefers the banter of the two-week long, offline draft. ;)

10,800

[Gatecrasher]

I know that I'm like a dog with a bone but did we actually try to organise a live draft? Doesn't matter as everyone prefers the banter of the two-week long, offline draft. ;)

10,800
It was discussed and I think it was kind of agreed no matter when we picked there would probably be some one who missed it.

14,000

[Haymaker]

So when is day one of the draft? I need to stock up on food, beer to see me through and to book time off work, cant have work getting in the way!

[James.]

One of the perks of being a teacher is 6 weeks off to prepare for this draft. I've got my rankings at the ready :devil:

[Haymaker]

One of the perks of being a teacher is 6 weeks off to prepare for this draft. I've got my rankings at the ready :devil:

Unfair advantage surely?!

Evil smilie.

[Sylar]

The only perk of being a teacher is 6 weeks off to prepare for this draft. I've got my rankings at the ready :devil:

Fixed that for you :aok:

[NOLA]

2 new teams have joined the League this year (lochhibs has the Cabbage and Redskins and H18sry has Finsagogo) and its time we started looking to get things started. The Draft order will be decided by guessing the attendance of the Europa League game Versus Malmo at Easter Road. As with last year the person with the closest guess will get 1st pick and the person furthest away will be last. It will be an offline draft (just like last year) a live draft would have been awsome but the logistics of that made it very difficult to organise.

Gatecrasher Hibees -
BOSTON BAWBAGS -
Late hits -
Whodatters -
Revis Islanders -
The Uphill Gardeners -
Haymakers Patriots -
The Aberdonian Seahawks -
Loch Ness Monsters -
Dundee Claymores -
Cabbage and Redskins -
Finsagogo -

Any questions?



12,750

[Gatecrasher]

Not long now, anyone who doesn't guess go to the back of the draft.

[DH1875]

So long as they're faster than you, we'll be alright :na na:

That's it..............just for that I'm taking a week off, right bang in the middle of it :slipper:.

[Sylar]

That's it..............just for that I'm taking a week off, right bang in the middle of it :slipper:.

Boy, I've missed you :love ya!:

Incidentally, did you read the story about the young 12 year old Ohio State fan who was diagnosed with cancer?

He elected to name his tumour Michigan and told his mum and dad that he was going to beat Michigan like his team does and sure enough, he did. Thought it was a lovely story actually, epitomising the depth of the rivalry and the support he got from both sides of the divide was very touching indeed!

[Haymaker]

I am wondering who will risk it... And draft Hernandez hoping he will be found Not Guilty and returns to play!

[NOLA]

Does anyone want to re-do their estimate? I'm suddenly not happy with my choice :)

[Sylar]

Does anyone want to re-do their estimate? I'm suddenly not happy with my choice :)

Feel free - these estimate things usually run live up until around half an hour before KO.

[Gatecrasher]

I know that I'm like a dog with a bone but did we actually try to organise a live draft? Doesn't matter as everyone prefers the banter of the two-week long, offline draft. ;)

10,800

I'll allow it until Mid day Thursday. Any guesses new or otherwise will be locked

[DH1875]

Boy, I've missed you :love ya!:

Incidentally, did you read the story about the young 12 year old Ohio State fan who was diagnosed with cancer?

He elected to name his tumour Michigan and told his mum and dad that he was going to beat Michigan like his team does and sure enough, he did. Thought it was a lovely story actually, epitomising the depth of the rivalry and the support he got from both sides of the divide was very touching indeed!


:aok:.

[hibsbollah]

Whoah woah woah whats with all these 'revised guesses'? I correctly predicted over 13, 000 two weeks ago and now you've all got your inside info and are jumping on the bandwagon :grr:

[DH1875]

Whoah woah woah whats with all these 'revised guesses'? I correctly predicted over 13, 000 two weeks ago and now you've all got your inside info and are jumping on the bandwagon :grr:


:agree::agree::agree:.

Kinda defeats the purpose don't it.

[Treadstone]

Whoah woah woah whats with all these 'revised guesses'? I correctly predicted over 13, 000 two weeks ago and now you've all got your inside info and are jumping on the bandwagon :grr:

"i correctly predicted"

You're right does sound like someone has inside info.:wink:

[Haymaker]

:agree::agree::agree:.

Kinda defeats the purpose don't it.

I have to agree as well.

[Sylar]

Nothing has changed since predictions were initially made and if someone had held off until now, it would be perfectly fine.

No harm in it at all really as it's still, at the heart of it, a guess.

[Haymaker]

Hibs dont usually post how many tickets are sold 24 hours before a match though...

[DH1875]

Nothing has changed since predictions were initially made and if someone had held off until now, it would be perfectly fine.



Well seen you spent some time in Ann Arbor. Read the thread back again :wink:.

[Sylar]

Well seen you spent some time in Ann Arbor. Read the thread back again :wink:.

Missed Gatey's post about Thursday midday :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

OK. I'm phoning that pretty Australian lass at the ticket office at 11:30 tomorrow for an update on ticket sales before submitting my final revised guess before noon tomorrow:greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

So are we allowed to change or what?

[hibsbollah]

So are we allowed to change or what?

Yep.you have until 12 :greengrin

[Sylar]

Time gentlemen, please? :greengrin

[Sylar]

Any post-12 edits shall be considered cheating and defaulted to an estimate of -400,000 :wink:

[Gatecrasher]

Wow that change your guess thing was controversial lol. All guesses locked and no changing

[Sylar]

Gatecrasher Hibees - 14000
BOSTON BAWBAGS - 13775
Late hits - 16977
Whodatters - 12750 (?)
Revis Islanders - 12267
The Uphill Gardeners - 10800
Haymakers Patriots - 12500
The Aberdonian Seahawks - 13750
Loch Ness Monsters - 14250 (?)
Dundee Claymores - 16772
Cabbage and Redskins - no prediction
Finsagogo - 15107

I have question marks next to 2 as I wasn't 100% sure from memory that the usernames match up with the team names. Otherwise, that's where we stand. Mon' the sell out :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Wow that change your guess thing was controversial lol.

:grr: :panic:
Its only a game I guess :greengrin

[Sylar]

:grr: :panic:
Its only a game I guess :greengrin

It's alright - if it's a sellout, you're now in poll position :greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

Gatecrasher Hibees - 14000
BOSTON BAWBAGS - 13775
Late hits - 16977
Whodatters - 12750 (?)
Revis Islanders - 12267
The Uphill Gardeners - 10800
Haymakers Patriots - 12500
The Aberdonian Seahawks - 13750
Loch Ness Monsters - 14250 (?)
Dundee Claymores - 16772
Cabbage and Redskins - no prediction
Finsagogo - 15107

I have question marks next to 2 as I wasn't 100% sure from memory that the usernames match up with the team names. Otherwise, that's where we stand. Mon' the sell out :thumbsup:

You got mine right. (Loch Ness Monsters)

I've a funny feeling that I'm going to be 5th or 6th on the draft list, so there'll be no drafting Brees this year I guess.

[Calvin]

You got mine right. (Loch Ness Monsters)

I've a funny feeling that I'm going to be 5th or 6th on the draft list, so there'll be no drafting Brees this year I guess.
I think you could take him with your second pick if you're there! :greengrin

[Sylar]

Hope they calculated the attendance before the exodus began...Anything under 16k and I demand an inquiry! :greengrin

[Sylar]

Attendance: 16018 :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Gatecrasher Hibees - 14000
BOSTON BAWBAGS - 13775
Late hits - 16977
Whodatters - 12750 (?)
Revis Islanders - 12267
The Uphill Gardeners - 10800
Haymakers Patriots - 12500
The Aberdonian Seahawks - 13750
Loch Ness Monsters - 14250 (?)
Dundee Claymores - 16772
Cabbage and Redskins - no prediction
Finsagogo - 15107

Draft Order:

1. Dundee Claymores (+754)
2. Finsagogo (-911)
3. Late Hits (+959)
4. Loch Ness Monsters (-1768)
5. Gatecrasher Hibees (-2018)
6. Boston Bawbags (-2243)
7. Aberdonian Seahawks (-2268)
8. Whodatters (-3268)
9. Haymakers Patriots (-3518)
10. Revis Islanders (-3751)
11. Uphill Gardeners (-5218)
12. Cabbage and Redskins (-16018/no prediction)

When do we start? :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Why not straight away? :aok:

[Sylar]

Why not straight away? :aok:

Considering how long it took last time, ASAP is probably not a bad shout!

As the attendance has now been confirmed by the Official Website, any objections Gatey?

[Gatecrasher]

Considering how long it took last time, ASAP is probably not a bad shout!

As the attendance has now been confirmed by the Official Website, any objections Gatey?
I was gonna pm everyone with a start date and time but since your eager ill let you go :greengrin. I'll send pms Tomorrow when I get to a PC. Once the pick is made the next person has 24 hours to make their pick.

[hibsbollah]

TSSF gets Tebow then...:greengrin

[Haymaker]

TSSF gets Tebow then...:greengrin

Whoa! I want him!

[lochhibs]

no been on for a few days.gutted i missed it but its my own fault.12th pick it will be.whens the draft?

[Sylar]

I was gonna pm everyone with a start date and time but since your eager ill let you go :greengrin. I'll send pms Tomorrow when I get to a PC. Once the pick is made the next person has 24 hours to make their pick.

I'm happy to wait until you do the formal start - the template (for positions) would be quite handy again truth be told.

Let's be honest - my first pick is safe as houses :greengrin

[Sylar]

Dundee Claymores - TSSF
QB -
RB - Adrian Peterson (Minnesota)
RB
WR
WR
TE
W/R
K
DEF
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Late Hits - Hibsbollah
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Loch Ness Monsters - Sergio Sledge
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Boston Bawbags - DH1875
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[Gatecrasher]

Thanks for doing all the hard work TSSF, I had a lot to drink last night and to be hungover and seeing someone has done all this makes me happy :greengrin. PM's being sent shortly.

[Sylar]

Thanks for doing all the hard work TSSF, I had a lot to drink last night and to be hungover and seeing someone has done all this makes me happy :greengrin. PM's being sent shortly.

Quite welcome - in the marathon that is the .net fantasy draft, we all need to pull together :greengrin

[Sylar]

Rather than quoting the lengthy position post above and filling in one name, just post your pick and I'll update the above accordingly!

Here we go! :greengrin

Dundee Claymores select Adrian Peterson (RB) - Minnesota Vikings

Hi8sry's pick.

[Gatecrasher]

Rather than quoting the lengthy position post above and filling in one name, just post your pick and I'll update the above accordingly!

Here we go! :greengrin

Dundee Claymores select Adrian Peterson (RB) - Minnesota Vikings

Hi8sry's pick.
nice pick, he racked them up for me last season :agree:

[H18sry]

Daft as it sounds is there a web site we are using for the drafts so I can get a look at who I'm meant to be picking from ? :greengrin

[Sylar]

Daft as it sounds is there a web site we are using for the drafts so I can get a look at who I'm meant to be picking from ? :greengrin

Up to you which one you use though the NFL fantasy website is a good start (just type NFL fantasy into Google).

[Gatecrasher]

Daft as it sounds is there a web site we are using for the drafts so I can get a look at who I'm meant to be picking from ? :greengrin
you would be best to use the NFL list as thats the one we are using

http://www.nfl.com/fantasyfootball/rankings#tabset=pr-top

[H18sry]

Arian Foster Houston Oilers is my first pick then

[Sylar]

Adrian Peterson Minnesota Viking's is my first pick then .:aok:

I picked him ya radge! :greengrin

[H18sry]

I picked him ya radge! :greengrin

What you on about numpty?

[Sylar]

What you on about nupmty?

You can't pick a player who's already been taken and Peterson was my pick!

Edit: I see your edit now but it's the Houston Texans :greengrin

Hibsbollah, you're up!

[H18sry]

You can't pick a player who's already been taken and Peterson was my pick!

I've picked Foster:wink: stop editing my post's :na na:

[Sylar]

I've picked Foster:wink: stop editing my post's :na na:

Into the spirit of the draft already R, bravo :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

RB Marshawn Lynch.
Sergio?

[Gatecrasher]

RB Marshawn Lynch.
Sergio?
Quality, So glad it's back :hyper:

[DH1875]

I don't know what's worse. A fish or a patsie :hmmm:.

Still, to be a wolverine on top of that :jamboak:. Someone must have seriously ducked up in a previous life :greengrin.

Is G-man gonna fill in the NFL.COM rosters for us or are we doing that our-self?

[Sylar]

Quality, So glad it's back :hyper:

I'm curious to see if people have learned anything from last year.

I certainly did and won't be considering a QB until at least the 3rd round this time around!

[Gatecrasher]

I don't know what's worse. A fish or a patsie :hmmm:.

Still, to be a wolverine on top of that :jamboak:. Someone must have seriously ducked up in a previous life :greengrin.

Is G-man gonna fill in the NFL.COM rosters for us or are we doing that our-self?
When the draft is complete i'll do it, I will also try and amend the orders this time as well.

[DH1875]

I'm curious to see if people have learned anything from last year.

I certainly did and won't be considering a QB until at least the 3rd round this time around!


Your screwed. There won't be any left by time it gets back to you so you've got to say that :wink:. Remember you'll get your 2nd and 3rd pick at the same time and then have to wait forrrrrrrrreverrrrrrrrr for it to come back around to you. Really don't see the benefit of coming first in the draft :na na:.

[Sylar]

Your screwed. There won't be any left by time it gets back to you so you've got to say that :wink:. Remember you'll get your 2nd and 3rd pick at the same time and then have to wait forrrrrrrrreverrrrrrrrr for it to come back around to you. Really don't see the benefit of coming first in the draft :na na:.

Adrian Peterson :greengrin

[H18sry]

Adrian Peterson :greengrin

Thought I had him :na na:

[DH1875]

Adrian Peterson :greengrin


True....but other than that we'll all have had 2 picks to your one by the time it gets back to you. Factor that in through the whole draft and first isn't exactly where I'd want to be picking from. Anyhow, you cheated. Couldn't get on yesterday but if I had I'd have seen your edited post (how many times that) and edited mine to suit. Not sure if I'd have gone +1 or minus -1 so to be fair, probably a good thing.

[Sylar]

True....but other than that we'll all have had 2 picks to your one by the time it gets back to you. Factor that in through the whole draft and first isn't exactly where I'd want to be picking from. Anyhow, you cheated. Couldn't get on yesterday but if I had I'd have seen your edited post (how many times that) and edited mine to suit. Not sure if I'd have gone +1 or minus -1 so to be fair, probably a good thing.

The wait between picks is a bugger but I like the back to back which comes with being first. Mid-draft probably has a decent advantage at this point right enough so you're actually quite well placed!

In essence, I'm now trying to work out whether all in the top 24 will have gone by the time it gets back to me or if people will blink and take a QB, thus leaving some of the top 24 still open.

Gotta love the mind games the draft brings into play :greengrin

[Calvin]

I deliberately made my guess so that I'd come mid-table and have a good spread of picks. Unfortunately I'm about to head to work so won't be making mine til 3am-ish.

[Haymaker]

Yes! The draft is BACK! Come on sergio!

[NOLA]

I'm curious to see if people have learned anything from last year.

I certainly did and won't be considering a QB until at least the 3rd round this time around!
theres gonna be a run on QB's before you get your 2nd pick, still at least you can pick up Sanchize :wink:

[Sylar]

theres gonna be a run on QB's before you get your 2nd pick, still at least you can pick up Sanchize :wink:

In which case, some of the better receivers/RBs in the top 24 will still be available when it comes back around to me :aok:

I'm leaving Sanchez for either DH or Ayrshire as I'd hate to see them miss out on an elite QB - What odds on DH taking Brady just to bench him? :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Quite high I reckon TSSF!

[Sylar]

Incidentally, since it's been made abundantly clear what the penalty for not picking within 24 hours is, I presume there'll be no PM reminders etc?

I'm aware I say this in a gap waiting on Sergio to pick but it's not a dig - merely popped into my mind as a result.

[Gatecrasher]

I deliberately made my guess so that I'd come mid-table and have a good spread of picks. Unfortunately I'm about to head to work so won't be making mine til 3am-ish.


Incidentally, since it's been made abundantly clear what the penalty for not picking within 24 hours is, I presume there'll be no PM reminders etc?

I'm aware I say this in a gap waiting on Sergio to pick but it's not a dig - merely popped into my mind as a result.
we're PM's sent last year? I can't remember. Sergio is usually a night time guy IIRC.

[Haymaker]

we're PM's sent last year? I can't remember. Sergio is usually a night time guy IIRC.

I sent one to Max last year and got one I think but everyone seemed to be on top of it.

[Sylar]

we're PM's sent last year? I can't remember. Sergio is usually a night time guy IIRC.

I sent a couple and I seem to remember a rather lengthy wait for someone to pick (genuinely can't remember who and it's not important).

As I said, I wasn't having any kind of pop at Sergio - I know people aren't online all of the time and it just popped into my mind during the gap :aok:

[lochhibs]

1st time ive done a draft like this.usually live drafts i do.does the draft centre only open when your on the clock?

[Sylar]

1st time ive done a draft like this.usually live drafts i do.does the draft centre only open when your on the clock?

You don't need to use the draft centre for this - all you do is post up here which player you would like to acquire and it'll all be updated in one go once we're done :aok:

[lochhibs]

You don't need to use the draft centre for this - all you do is post up here which player you would like to acquire and it'll all be updated in one go once we're done :aok:
ok.got it now.the only good thing for me is i have 2 picks in a row.the bad thing is i dont come on here a lot so i wont see when my pick is.i will try and look in more often but apologies in advance if i hold things up.

[Gatecrasher]

ok.got it now.the only good thing for me is i have 2 picks in a row.the bad thing is i dont come on here a lot so i wont see when my pick is.i will try and look in more often but apologies in advance if i hold things up.
if you dont make your pick within 24 hours of the person before you your pick will be put to the end of the draft.

[lochhibs]

if you dont make your pick within 24 hours of the person before you your pick will be put to the end of the draft.
aye i read that.is there anyway apart from on here to send a notification?

[Sergio sledge]

Sorry guys I'm at a wedding today and didn't realise it had started. I'm going to select Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit.

[Sylar]

Sorry guys I'm at a wedding today and didn't realise it had started. I'm going to select Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit.

Not a worry at all SS!

Gatey next!

[Sylar]

aye i read that.is there anyway apart from on here to send a notification?

Not really I'm afraid - just try your best to check in as regularly as possible - it's only a bit of fun at the end of the day so no worries if you end up with a pish team - you'll just be challenging me for the wooden spoon :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

ok.got it now.the only good thing for me is i have 2 picks in a row.the bad thing is i dont come on here a lot so i wont see when my pick is.i will try and look in more often but apologies in advance if i hold things up.

Theres 7 people in front of you, so check again tomorrow :aok:

[HibsMax]

I deliberately made my guess so that I'd come mid-table and have a good spread of picks. Unfortunately I'm about to head to work so won't be making mine til 3am-ish.

Me too but something happened and everyone seemed to edit their guesses so I ended up second last.

[HibsMax]

Is there a better way we can do this e.g., a picks thread with no discussion so that it's simple to see whose turn it is to pick without scrolling back a few pages?

[Gatecrasher]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm who will my first pick be?








































Aaron Rodgers

DH Next

[DH1875]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm who will my first pick be?



































Aaron Rodgers

DH Next


That quick? I'll be back soon, really torn on what to do. Never thought about Brady to you guys brought it up. I know I am an arse at times, so should I play along or actually pick to win :confused:.

[DH1875]

OK, I'm gonna go with............., as if I'd pick that ___________________________.

Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay :aok:.

[Gatecrasher]

OK, I'm gonna go with............., as if I'd pick that ___________________________.

Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay :aok:.
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Just brining it up to the current page for people to see

[Sylar]

I'm genuinely surprised to see a QB go in round 1 after last year - brave man G :aok:

Good pick with Martin DH - I almost opted for him as the pundits all predict a huge year for him but elected Peterson instead.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm genuinely surprised to see a QB go in round 1 after last year - brave man G :aok:

Good pick with Martin DH - I almost opted for him as the pundits all predict a huge year for him but elected Peterson instead.
he scored mega points last season. I think the O Line will be better this year as well.

[DH1875]

I'm genuinely surprised to see a QB go in round 1 after last year - brave man G :aok:

Good pick with Martin DH - I almost opted for him as the pundits all predict a huge year for him but elected Peterson instead.


Yeh, TBH it was him I was toying over whether to take the gamble with, or not (Brady, my arse). Couple of other RB's I was tempted with but the potential numbers Martin could put up are huge so ended up taking the plunge.

[NOLA]

thought DH would pick beanie wells again to sit on the bench :greengrin

[DH1875]

thought DH would pick beanie wells again to sit on the bench :greengrin


Was my first choice :na na:. Don't think he's signed up with anyone though.

[Sergio sledge]

I toyed with selecting Rodgers, but there's so much depth at QB that I'm not even sure whether to pick one with my 2nd pick.

[NOLA]

I toyed with selecting Rodgers, but there's so much depth at QB that I'm not even sure whether to pick one with my 2nd pick.
thats true, ive 12 qbs ranked, romo is at 12, i could bear stafford or Ryan if the others were gone :greengrin