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tanc24

09-05-2010, 01:38 AM

I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this thread, but I am creating a Fantasy Football league for all of us here at RU. It will include a live draft held this coming Weds. at 10pm Pacific.

Starfoxfan has already signed up. If anyone else is interested, please send me an email address. The only way I can invite teams is by sending an invite to a valid email. The league is through ESPN. It's free and extremely easy to use.

If you want a team but don't want to live draft, that's fine too. Just sign up a team and the computer will autodraft the best team for you.

League winner will win some sort of special prize. >:D

warghoul

09-05-2010, 04:14 PM

I have always wanted to play fantasy football but i have no idea how it works
but I do love football

kiwinavega

09-05-2010, 04:46 PM

Brit alert!

Is it fantasy NFL? If so, I am definitely in - I love it!

I'll PM you my email address - hope you don't mind me joining in :)

StarfoxFan2009

09-05-2010, 06:06 PM

It's going to be awesome for sure

tanc24

09-06-2010, 02:25 AM

It's going to be awesome for sure

I am considering switching leagues from ESPN to Yahoo. I would prefer to use ESPN, but it has been a little problematic.

@Kiwi and warghoul, if you got my ESPN invitations, let me know and sign up at www.espn.com (http://www.espn.com). If you didn't receive the invite, use the link below for a secondary Yahoo league that I created.

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/register/tos?league_id=727923&password=retro

Currently, we have four interested teams and considering our draft is in less than 3 days, I have created an eight team league. That means we need 4 additional teams. I know there may not be a ton of sports fans on this site, but even if you are Fantasy football newbie, feel free to join. This is all for fun and you'll have plenty of help along the way.

Billy Hoyle

09-06-2010, 09:36 AM

I'm in, Tanc. I am more familar with Yahoo's league, but I am also in a league on ESPN this season. Do you need my email? I'll pm it to you anyways.

And so much for that East Coast Bias...10 pm PST? I'll be sound asleep by then...lol!

tanc24

09-06-2010, 10:51 AM

Invite sent to you, Billy. I seem to have the ESPN site figured out now. I've used Yahoo for years, but I like the customization that ESPN offers.

As for the draft time, I'm open to change it. Right now, we've got 1 team from the west coast, 2 teams from the midwest, 1 team from the east coast and 1 team from the UK. It will probably be next ti impossible to set up a time that works for everyone, but I want to hear from you guys.

What time works for you guys on Wednesday the 8th?

We still need a minimum of 3 more teams...

Tails

09-06-2010, 10:54 AM

I am interested in this but will be at work during that time.

Never did fantasy anything.

tanc24

09-06-2010, 12:05 PM

@Tails - Don't worry about the draft time. I am probably going to change it.

Also, if you can't participate in the draft, the computer will AutoDraft for you the best possible team. This will only be an 8 team league, which means everyone is essentially guaranteed a strong squad.

Go ahead and send me an email and I'll help you get set up.

Tails

09-06-2010, 12:13 PM

It's just that I work this whole week. :p

Pm sent.

tanc24

09-06-2010, 05:27 PM

Tails, I sent you an invite. Do you know how Fantasy Football works? I know we have at least two noobs in the league, so I might write up a quick overview of how the whole thing works.

Would that be helpful?

kiwinavega

09-06-2010, 05:55 PM

Tanc, I got your invitation - thank you. I've signed up now. Am happy to go with the rest of the league on any decisions re: Yahoo etc.

Quite liking the idea of a Limey winning the league :P

warghoul

09-06-2010, 11:12 PM

I'll try to make time whenever to help everyone else just let me know

tanc24

09-07-2010, 12:46 AM

OK, here's the deal: We have 5 teams signed up, and a 6th (Tails) pending.

We need two more teams to be signed up at least 1 hour prior to draft time (Weds. Sept 8th @ 10pm PST, but subject to change), or we can't draft.

Is anyone else interested or are we dead?

sabby

09-07-2010, 12:07 PM

OK, I'll sign up. You know the e-mail tanc.

warghoul

09-07-2010, 12:09 PM

HOORAY!
I'm kinda looking forward to this.

tanc24

09-07-2010, 01:36 PM

Sabby is the man. Thanks, pal!

OK, we just need one more team! I would prefer we sign up an actual RU member. If we are in a pinch, I will have a buddy sign up.

If anyone is interested in being the final team, please send me your email address and I'll get you the invite.

NFL is almost here!

jim5cents

09-07-2010, 02:16 PM

PM sent Tanc. I will be unavailable for the live draft. Aren't the first games this Thursday?

warghoul

09-07-2010, 02:19 PM

yep new orleans and the vikings on thursday kick off the season

tanc24

09-07-2010, 06:50 PM

Good stuff, Jim! We now have 8 teams. Jim and Tails still need to register. As soon as they do, I will assign the draft order.

Here is the team list:
1) Tanc24
2) Starfoxfan
3) Warghoul
4) Kiwinvega (autodraft?)
5) BillyHoyle (autodraft?)
6) Tails (autodraft?)
7) Sabby
8 ) Jim5cents (autodraft?)

I've marked down the 4 people who have told me they won't be able to draft tomorrow at 10pm PST. I'm not sure if Sabby can draft either, but I'm sort of guessing not.
Would it make a difference to any of you if I changed it to 3:30 pm PST tomorrow? Let me know if that new time would affect you, good or bad.

_

sabby

09-07-2010, 08:21 PM

I think either of those times isn't going to work for me. Of the two, the late one I might be able to attend.

jim5cents

09-07-2010, 10:24 PM

tanc24

09-08-2010, 12:34 AM

The time of day isn't the issue for me...it is the 90 minutes - 2 hours to do a draft that is my problem. In the middle of the week, I've got other stuff to do. I've already rearranged my autodraft list, so I'm good to go.

Sounds good Jim. If you change your mind, this draft shouldn't take long at all. With at least 4 of the 8 teams autodrafting, I see this thing taking no more than an hour, tops.

sabby

09-08-2010, 10:04 AM

Looking at the setup, it said the draft was 10 PM EST. Has this changed? I might be able to make the back end of that, although, by then, it won't matter who I'm drafting.

tanc24

09-08-2010, 11:06 AM

Whoa, thanks for the heads up Sabby! ESPN will actually not allow us to draft at 1am EST, so I have started the draft an hour earlier. We will now start at 9pm Pacific time tonight (Midnight eastern).

Also, we randomly rolled the draft order last night in chat. Myself, Cassidy, Wolfman and SFF were all there as witnesses, and here is where the dice landed:

Pick #:
1) Starfoxfan
2) Tanc24
3) Warghoul
4) Jim5cents
5) Tails
6) Sabby
7) BillyHoyle
8 ) Kiwinvega

Good luck everyone, this should be fun. See you in the draft room tonight at 9pm PST.

UPDATE - Tails is working all week, so I created a team for him. Tails, you still need to accept the invite I sent to your hotmail account, but now it can be done at your convenience. We are now officially set and ready to go!

sabby

09-08-2010, 12:13 PM

So did Starfox lift up a number 1 jersey with a name on the back?

tanc24

09-08-2010, 02:07 PM

...and looking rather smug about it, isn't he? xxp

StarfoxFan2009

09-08-2010, 07:34 PM

I'm ready for tonight :D

warghoul

09-08-2010, 07:43 PM

Im starting to drink now so when my teams doing miserible in the mid season I can blame it
on being drunk during the draft

StarfoxFan2009

09-08-2010, 10:51 PM

Hopefully Tanc arrives soon

tanc24

09-09-2010, 11:03 AM

That was a fun draft last night, fellas. We had 4 teams present (myself, Sabby, SFF, warghoul) but everyone managed to pick up some real talent. I've never played in an 8 team league before. Needless to say, but these teams are stacked. I just wish I could've stayed for the entire draft and picked up a top flight defense like the Jets.

First game is tonight. Vikings/Saints. If you have any of these players and want to play them, be sure to get them into your lineup soon.

sabby

09-09-2010, 11:23 AM

Don't worry, I have.:D

warghoul

09-09-2010, 11:55 AM

I just wish I could've stayed for the entire draft and picked up a top flight defense like the Jets.

I should of gone witht the Jets D but I have a man crush on Jared Allen
so I grabbed the Vikings but they got a solid defense as well
GO TEAM WARGHOUL!!!:D

Tails

09-09-2010, 12:03 PM

Tanc, thanks. I'll sign up Sunday at the latest, have to create an account.

tanc24

09-09-2010, 01:45 PM

Tanc, thanks. I'll sign up Sunday at the latest, have to create an account.

Sure thing, Tails. Let me know if you need any help with roster changes, free agent pickups, etc.

kiwinavega

09-09-2010, 01:55 PM

Hello all,

So sorry I couldn't make the draft. I've been away a couple of days on business but am pleased to find I've been lucky with the autodraft!

I can't wait for the season to begin now. I have this league, two other FF leagues, my UK fan forum... and the small matter of a new QB at my beloved Eagles!

Good luck in the league all... It's been a long offseason... let's have some FOOTBALL!

tanc24

09-09-2010, 02:16 PM

Your team is legit, Kiwi! I don't remember all your players but it was a damn good autodraft.

Kickoff is less than 5 hours away...

warghoul

09-12-2010, 11:14 AM

I'm a little hung over from the rediculousness that was last night but i'm working on recovery and ready for some football good luck today everybody.

kiwinavega

09-12-2010, 07:02 PM

Oh my goodness, can we go back and start again?

Kevin Kolb? Concussion. Out at least a week.
Stewart Bradley? Concussion. Out at least a week.
Leonard Weaver? Torn ACL. Done for the season.
Jamaal Jackson? Just back from a torn ACL so, naturally, goes out and gets a torn bicep. Could be done for the season.
Final score? Packers 27, Eagles 20.

A loss I can handle - the Pack are a very, very good team this year. All those injuries? Feels like a curse.

I haven't even looked at the fantasy scores, I'm too depressed.

StarfoxFan2009

09-13-2010, 12:33 AM

I'll tell you that i'm smoking Tanc's team 120.8-55 XD

warghoul

09-13-2010, 10:51 AM

sabby

09-13-2010, 11:17 AM

I think I got my first match on lock wont know till the Chargers are done though

Here's to Ryan Mathews having an INSANE debut.

StarfoxFan2009

09-13-2010, 02:44 PM

here's to Dwayne Bowe having a good game

tanc24

09-14-2010, 01:15 AM

I'll tell you that i'm smoking Tanc's team 120.8-55 XD

There is no question about it. Starfox's team was the pipe, and I was the chronic. Good job, SFF! :weep:

StarfoxFan2009

09-14-2010, 10:52 PM

Even though it's early in the season my player of the week goes to Matt Forte

warghoul

09-14-2010, 11:58 PM

Even though it's early in the season my player of the week goes to Matt Forte
I look forward to loosing to you by a huge deficit sff
your team rocks

Tails

09-18-2010, 01:21 AM

Signed up tonight after having difficulties.. Oh how I don't get it. :p

tanc24

09-18-2010, 11:50 PM

Tails, let me know if you need help with your team. I took a quick look, and your squad looks pretty good. One change I would make before tomorrow though, is to bench Beanie Wells and put in Marion Barber instead.

I know you don't know much about how to play yet, so let us know how we can help.

StarfoxFan2009

09-27-2010, 07:35 AM

it's over for your team Tails. I won 94-92.2 plus i still have 4 players left that haven't played :P

Tails

09-27-2010, 08:42 AM

I haven't even attempted this.

tanc24

09-27-2010, 11:01 AM

@ Tails - A pretty good showing considering you've never adjusted your lineup! Are you just not that interested, or do you feel a little intimidated by the whole Fantasy Football thing?

If it's the latter, we could easily walk you through the basics like Setting Lineups and picking up Free Agents off of the waiver wire.

Tails

09-27-2010, 11:56 AM

Mixture of being busy/not knowing what to do. :p

kiwinavega

09-27-2010, 01:25 PM

I think the best advice, Tails, is to watch what I do - then do the opposite.

StarfoxFan2009

09-28-2010, 11:21 PM

@Jim5cents your team's next on the going down to the Gamers list

fenrir1887

09-29-2010, 11:45 PM

Thank goodness, I'm not active. Just wait till next season though.

tanc24

09-30-2010, 12:11 AM

Fenrir, sorry you couldn't join us. You might want to talk to Tails, however. He hasn't been managing his team, and I don't think he's that interested.

Perhaps you two could pair up... the season is still young.

fenrir1887

09-30-2010, 12:30 AM

I'm not managing that after Tails' team collided with SFF's team.

jim5cents

09-30-2010, 08:51 AM

they will play again, you play everyone twice.

StarfoxFan2009

10-19-2010, 01:36 AM

Just beat Billy Hoyle's team after suffering a humbling loss to him a few weeks before. now i have the number one seed :D

tanc24

10-19-2010, 11:59 AM

The Las Vegas Gamers are looking strong, SFF. I'm right on your heels though, so don't get too comfortable! >:D

StarfoxFan2009

10-19-2010, 02:30 PM

so says the guy who got smoked in the first week :D

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Also, I'm already prepared for Sabby's team. good luck to us both this upcoming week Sabby

kiwinavega

10-19-2010, 03:25 PM

Fantasy football hates me.

I have three teams, all lost this week by a combined total of 6.7 points. Bah. My total record on the season is 1-15!

StarfoxFan2009

10-19-2010, 03:40 PM

That's incredulous, Kiwinavega. how can that be possible

kiwinavega

10-25-2010, 01:52 PM

I think, SFF, it's mostly because I suck!

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So I don't win a game until week seven and now it looks like I'll outscore the league by a fair bit. I give up! I don't really but FF is my nemesis. It hates me!

tanc24

10-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Perhaps your luck is changing Kiwi! Fantasy football is absolutely maddening.

Where else can a team of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Peyton Hillis, Kenny Britt and Lee Evans destroy a team consisting of Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Larry Fitzgerald and Chris Johnson?

This was a pretty good week for Team Tanc24. If I'm not mistaken, we will be seeing a changing of the guard at the #1 slot. The Las Vegas Gamers are going down! :call-me:

StarfoxFan2009

10-25-2010, 07:20 PM

of course i'm going to lose, most of my team has a bye week this time

tanc24

10-26-2010, 12:16 PM

of course i'm going to lose, most of my team has a bye week this time

Nice! I was actually referring to this week, but it will be fun to beat up on you next week as well. xxp

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Nevermind, I must've read that score wrong. For some reason I thought you had lost to Sabby.

fenrir1887

10-28-2010, 12:07 AM

Yeah, well, wait till next season. I'm joining then.

StarfoxFan2009

12-22-2010, 02:53 AM

I'm ready to face Sabby for the championship heheheh

sabby

12-22-2010, 08:08 AM

I'm just wondering what the heck I'm doing here. I feel like an NFC West team.

StarfoxFan2009

12-27-2010, 07:07 PM

I know the feeling. How's it that a rookie managed to get lucky

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good luck Sabby

tanc24

12-28-2010, 01:11 AM

It's going to take a huge performance from Eagles D, but Sabby has a chance!

StarfoxFan2009

12-28-2010, 10:43 PM

Yes he does Tanc. It'll be a close game for sure

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Well, tonight will settle the championship. This year has been full of surprises that's for sure

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it was a ten point game, but i did it.. somehow lol great game Sabby

tanc24

12-29-2010, 12:25 PM

Congrats SFF! You had a strong team all season long and deserved to win the championship. I thought I had a great chance, but sadly my team failed when it counted most. :(

There is always next year!

fenrir1887

12-29-2010, 09:29 PM

Yeah, and if SFF's not competing, I will be. Trust me.

tanc24

01-03-2011, 06:37 PM

Don't worry fenrir, we'll make room for you. ;)

Also, we need a prize" for Starfox. While I'm deciding, I will give him the opportunity to party in the club with this chick:

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/cali/nP46qVlDksMQ99guyoSkkl95FX5fZPRNWmz4pfDIyo6elyhxbd 1AInzSxcTm/fat-ass.jpg

StarfoxFan2009

01-03-2011, 06:41 PM

yeah right Tanc, i prefer someone like this:

http://creoleneworleans.typepad.com/photos/famous_creoles_of_today/angie_jcreole.jpg

tanc24

08-02-2011, 01:22 PM

Congrats again to StarFoxFan winning last year's Fantasy Football league. I know there aren't a ton of sports fans here at RU, but I will be setting up another league at ESPN for anyone who is interested.

If you don't know what fantasy football is or how to play it, but you'd like to learn, speak up here and we will help you out. We had 8 teams last year and I'm willing to increase it to twelve if there is enough interest.

Please let me know if you are in or interested in playing and I will post a link to the league here shortly.