After this week, the Colorado Jackalopes are the top scorer in the iOS league.
I was talking about the OSX league. I chat in here from time to time since the OSX thread is not as lively.
After this week, the Colorado Jackalopes are the top scorer in the iOS league.
I was talking about the OSX league.
grumblegrumblegrumble *didn't start nick or heyward-bey* grumblegrumblegrumble*
Since I didn't feel like working...
Nice analysis Stonyc! I don't think we've ever had such a close league. Usually there is one or two runaway teams that jump out to a significant lead, but this year the records are really close.
It's entirely possible that if you win out, and I go 1-2 with a loss to both you and Chargers, and Chargers goes 2-1 to beat me on a head-to-head tie-breaker... that I could still get into the playoffs. If I beat Apples and end up with an identical record to Fireshot or Pretzels. As long as Chargers beats Whittier, and I end up with an identical record with Apples... I would then get the last playoff spot as I would hold the head-to-head tie-breaker on Apples, and the second-place finisher of Fireshot/Pretzels.Yeah, thanks for sticking us in the most competitive division. Will they change next year or remain the same?
Yeah, thanks for sticking us in the most competitive division. Will they change next year or remain the same?
I hate, hate, hate the veto. It's the coward's way out. If I was suddenly made the ruler of all things fantasy, there would never be a veto except in cases of obvious, provable collusion. And in that case, only the commissioner or host website for the league should wield that power.
Understand these two key things: The art of negotiating is a skill in fantasy. That's part of running a fantasy team. A huge part, in fact. It's a skill that is admired and sought after in real-life general managers, so why should this be any different?
And second, it is not your job to coach someone else's team. I don't care if you think that tight end isn't nearly enough for that quarterback/running back combo. The only thing that matters is that the guy getting the tight end thinks so. Everyone should be allowed -- encouraged, in fact -- to coach their own team. Even if it's stupidly.Because I have news for you. No one ever knows. I remember one of the first email flame wars I got into about a trade I made just after the draft one year, still in the preseason. In my longtime league with all my college buddies (a dynasty league), I traded a package of players for, in essence, Brett Favre, then one of the best quarterbacks in fantasy. It was a depth-for-a-superstar deal, perfectly legit, but the league went nuts because the only quarterback the guy was getting back was a recently promoted backup who had just got the job because the starter had been injured in preseason.
I argued the point of the deal was to give him depth at running back and wide receiver, which is what the guy said he wanted. He was happy, I was happy, what's the issue? On and on they complained. Until about Week 3 or 4, when they realized the backup quarterback I had dealt, Kurt Warner, was embarking upon his 1999 "Greatest Show on Turf" season, and would be better than Favre would ever be.
No one has argued about a trade in that league since.
I'll say it again. As long as both teams feel the deal helps their team, regardless of whether you agree, it MUST GO THROUGH. I especially can't stand the people who block a trade just because it doesn't involve them or because it's part of their "strategy" to block other teams from improving. That's the coward's way out and you're a scummy, spineless punk if you do that.
I've said it before, will say it again. Win on the virtual field, not by manipulating the rules.
The Trade Deadline is coming up next week so I thought I would remind everyone that if you want to do any "wheelin' and dealin'" then now is you last chance to do so.
Here's some thoughts on trading from ESPN's Matthew Berry:
Our trade rules follow what Berry has outlined above. If there are any questions then please let me know.
Yeah, too bad he sat on my bench.Good God... Matt Schaub by himself, almost scored as many points as my entire team!!!!!!!
Matt Schaub and Leshoure for RGIII and Davis.Anyone need a QB or TE? I'll offer RGIII and Vernon Davis. Any takers? I need a RB bad.
Anyone need a QB or TE? I'll offer RGIII and Vernon Davis. Any takers? I need a RB bad.
This week turned from a sure win to my worst loss rather quickly
This week turned from a sure win to my worst loss rather quickly