The FOFC Keeper League - 2008 Season (1 Opening For 2009) - Page 2

PackerFanatic · 08-21-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

RB: Adrian Peterson, MN (farewell LT, thanks for the great years)

If I am not mistaken, this would be the reason why. Seems that either would I would have gotten one of the top two.

saldana · 08-21-2008, 08:00 PM

i picked, siddiqui is up

just to let everyone know, i am gonna be gone all day on saturday, but i will set up a list before i go out (not sure if it will go to the list since the clock hasnt started)

sterlingice · 08-22-2008, 08:55 AM

It appears we are still at Siddiqui

SI

TLK · 08-22-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

It appears we are still at Siddiqui

SI

Yeah, he said he wouldn't be around much this week and hasn't been on the board in a few days. In fairness, the draft wasn't supposed to start until Monday... so we'll just have to give him time.

TLK · 08-23-2008, 09:47 PM

Any opinions on a site to move to after the draft? I tried ESPN, but they don't meet our scoring system.

sterlingice · 08-23-2008, 11:40 PM

Does Yahoo? They're easy enough

SI

sterlingice · 08-24-2008, 11:35 AM

Looks like we'll be having a computer pick at this rate and then then TLK will be up at noon tomorrow.

SI

TLK · 08-25-2008, 06:44 AM

Unless Siddiqui shows up, it looks like he will get Andre Johnson. The clock is set to fire at noon. I'll have my pick ready to go then.

TLK · 08-25-2008, 09:43 AM

You know... one thing I won't miss about Sportsline is their buggy draft room. We're getting the same time remaining error that we get every year. I'm heading out, so I'm going to make Siddiqui's pick to keep this thing moving.

MikeVic · 08-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Forgot about that stupid bug. Doesn't look like they fixed it in three years.

PackerFanatic · 08-25-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLK

Any opinions on a site to move to after the draft? I tried ESPN, but they don't meet our scoring system.

Yahoo is incredibly customizable when it comes to that, and I don't think we have anything too far out of the ordinary. Yahoo is great

johnnyshaka · 08-25-2008, 10:49 AM

Yahoo doesn't allow us to have a customizable online draft, though. I still haven't found a free site that will allow us to hold a draft the way we've been able to at sportsline.com...even though it rarely works as advertised...lol!!

PackerFanatic · 08-25-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyshaka

Yahoo doesn't allow us to have a customizable online draft, though. I still haven't found a free site that will allow us to hold a draft the way we've been able to at sportsline.com...even though it rarely works as advertised...lol!!

That is true, and that would be a nice feature for Yahoo to have. I imagine if we dug enough, we could find a site that does purely drafts.

Oooor...we could be really tricky and create a draft file to be used by one of the many FOF draft programs!

johnnyshaka · 08-25-2008, 11:12 AM

I've been hunting for a free online draft tool, too...still nothing to report.

Lathum · 08-25-2008, 11:17 AM

Just made my pick.

The Original Trilogy is up.

I took a big gamble on McFadden but considering the new rookie keeper rule if he steps up it could be a huge pickup

samifan24 · 08-25-2008, 11:22 AM

I would go with Yahoo for our league this year. We can discuss the following season at a later date.

johnnyshaka · 08-25-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

I took a big gamble on McFadden but considering the new rookie keeper rule if he steps up it could be a huge pickup

I had McFadden in my queue for that same reason...could be useful this season but more so for his value as an extra keeper for the following year. But, like I said in the draft room, I'm somewhat glad I didn't have to make the decision.

MikeVic · 08-25-2008, 12:11 PM

Just take a rookie kicker.

johnnyshaka · 08-25-2008, 12:13 PM

I was thinking more along the lines of a rookie defense.

johnnyshaka · 08-25-2008, 01:36 PM

Thought MJD just might fall to me...thanks a ton, SI for wrecking that dream!!!

Not overly excited about any other players at that spot, nor was I all that excited to pick CJ with his current injury concerns and his usual antics...but, somehow, he always seems to put up numbers so I'm hoping that trend continues.

TLK · 08-25-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerFanatic

Yahoo is incredibly customizable when it comes to that, and I don't think we have anything too far out of the ordinary. Yahoo is great

I messed with Yahoo this morning and they were missing a few things like our bonus points for longer touchdowns. My next few days are quite busy, but I plan on checking out FOX Sports and the Sportline free leagues.

Lathum · 08-25-2008, 04:21 PM

How long has it been since the last pick?

johnnyshaka · 08-25-2008, 04:24 PM

SI's in the draft room and making his pick.

Lathum · 08-25-2008, 04:36 PM

didnt know SI was moving, that sucks

Eaglesfan27 · 08-25-2008, 04:45 PM

SI's pick may have advanced without him picking from reading the chat in the draft room. I'm thinking the 2 hour limit may be working, even though the display doesn't show properly.

saldana · 08-25-2008, 06:25 PM

south side roughnecks are on the clock

johnnyshaka · 08-26-2008, 11:49 AM

Ok...we've hit another lull.

"Siddiqui Sillymen, you're wanted at the podium."

Otherwise, TLK, poke...poke...nudge...nudge.

sterlingice · 08-27-2008, 07:33 AM

The good news about the moving is that I have a Cingular card so I can check whenever I stop (hell, I can check even when not stopped to see where the draft it at- but I can't really make a pick).

That was why I was really hoping to get some progress done this weekend- get some of those important early rounds out of the way since I had a little time Fri-Sun. But most of Sunday and Monday were load the truck and yesterday and today are 500+ mile driving days. Followed by a Thursday thru this weekend of moving in.

FYI: Lathum is up.

SI

sterlingice · 08-27-2008, 07:35 AM

Also, for the draft, I like Yahoo since it's free and ridiculously customizable. However, it lacks the capability of a slow, live draft in the free game.

What I've done for baseball and football leagues in the past is just create a draft thread on the board and the commish or whoever updates it every 2 hours. With Yahoo, you can assign players to teams as you go along so it keeps the pool updated with who hasn't been picked yet.

SI

gottimd · 08-27-2008, 08:18 AM

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TLK · 08-27-2008, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gottimd

Just got this from AOL....figured you guys might want to try this.

Dear Football Fan,

AOL has a new Fantasy Football product built by a fan, for fans. You can even bring your league(s) over from another provider! Try it out - no strings attached.

We offer:
Free Live Scoring
Clean Stripped-down Interface
Custom Scoring and Rules
Live Draft
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Good luck!

FanHouse Fantasy Football
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I gave the site a quick look and it looks promising. The scoring system options match our current system. Anyone else want to give it a look? Thanks gottimd.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-27-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

Also, for the draft, I like Yahoo since it's free and ridiculously customizable. However, it lacks the capability of a slow, live draft in the free game.

What I've done for baseball and football leagues in the past is just create a draft thread on the board and the commish or whoever updates it every 2 hours. With Yahoo, you can assign players to teams as you go along so it keeps the pool updated with who hasn't been picked yet.

SI

Good luck with the move, SI!

Lathum · 08-27-2008, 11:07 AM

I am confused.

I woke up this morning and went to make my pick and the computer picked the Bears defense for me??

Did the computer pick for me or did TLK?

Either way I think it is crap. Sorry to sound bitter, but I am on the west coast so cant make my pick until later and other people have gotten hours and hours past the deadline to make their pic, why am I getting screwed?

MikeVic · 08-27-2008, 11:14 AM

I don't know if I clicked something wrong, but when I clicked to enter the draft room, another screen come up with all my personal information and a Submit button, saying that I'll be charged $149.99 for the league. Of course I didn't click Submit, but just a heads up... maybe they randomly put there there for people.

MikeVic · 08-27-2008, 11:23 AM

Draft seems to still be buggy, that sucks Lathum.

Lathum · 08-27-2008, 11:30 AM

I just dont get it.

Obviously 25 hours didnt go by.

Again, I am sorry if I sound like sour grapes, but I've been in this league since the start and take it somewhat seriously. I really didnt want chicago with that pick.

Can TLK manualy change it?

MikeVic · 08-27-2008, 11:48 AM

I think the clock keeps running down from 25 hours. So if I pick, the guy after me picks, etc... the clock is still ticking down from 25 hours... Looks like 25 hours has passed in total since we started? Does that make sense?

PackerFanatic · 08-27-2008, 12:14 PM

I don't think it is the total time, since I have seen it at 23 hours quite a few times - I think what we can agree on, though, is that it is very buggy and something needs to be done to fix that (be it in that draft room, which doesn't seem likely, or complete the rest of it here or something)

JAG · 08-27-2008, 12:18 PM

Considering how buggy this draft has been with the timer, I have no problem letting Lathum make his actual pick, assuming that it's technically possible.

What about moving the draft to this thread and forgetting the Sportsline thing? It's a nice interface, but I think the problems with the clock are giving everyone a bit of a headache.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-27-2008, 12:33 PM

I'm all for fixing Lathum's pick and looking at alternatives to finish the draft as well.

Lathum · 08-27-2008, 12:36 PM

I don't want to screw things up.

If TLK can manualy change my pick, great. If not I'll deal.

The funny thing is I was planning on taking a Defense, it just wasnt the bears

MikeVic · 08-27-2008, 12:43 PM

I'm up for whatever... maybe you can say what defense you wanted, and when someone picks them up, it really means they want the Bears D?

samifan24 · 08-27-2008, 12:43 PM

I'm also for us ditching the draft room and completing the draft here, in this thread. We can use the draft room as a reference point for available players but I think it's best to avoid the buggy draft room if at all possible at this point, especially so others aren't penalized by the computer.

PackerFanatic · 08-27-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samifan24

I'm also for us ditching the draft room and completing the draft here, in this thread. We can use the draft room as a reference point for available players but I think it's best to avoid the buggy draft room if at all possible at this point, especially so others aren't penalized by the computer.

Agreed.

TLK · 08-27-2008, 03:04 PM

I suspended the draft to fix Lathum's pick, restart it and now the clock is working.

Lathum · 08-27-2008, 03:14 PM

sweet

PackerFanatic · 08-27-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLK

I suspended the draft to fix Lathum's pick, restart it and now the clock is working.

I saw that - WTF?

johnnyshaka · 08-27-2008, 04:23 PM

So, what's the verdict...are we continuing with the draft room then?

saldana · 08-27-2008, 05:30 PM

lathum called me around 4 eastern to let me know i was on the clock, and i logged in to make my pick at 5:30...the two hour clock was apparently working fine (i had 28 minutes left), so it appears fine

that said, i am fine with moving to a thread based draft if that is what people want to do

sterlingice · 08-27-2008, 05:32 PM

Does the clock work after hours (i.e does it pause?)

SI

08-22-2008, 08:55 AM	#53
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	It appears we are still at Siddiqui SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-23-2008, 11:40 PM	#56
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Does Yahoo? They're easy enough SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-24-2008, 11:35 AM	#57
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Looks like we'll be having a computer pick at this rate and then then TLK will be up at noon tomorrow. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 08-24-2008 at 11:36 AM.

08-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#66
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I would go with Yahoo for our league this year. We can discuss the following season at a later date. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

08-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#75
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	SI's pick may have advanced without him picking from reading the chat in the draft room. I'm thinking the 2 hour limit may be working, even though the display doesn't show properly. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-21-2008, 08:00 PM	#52
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i picked, siddiqui is up just to let everyone know, i am gonna be gone all day on saturday, but i will set up a list before i go out (not sure if it will go to the list since the clock hasnt started)

08-23-2008, 09:47 PM	#55
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Any opinions on a site to move to after the draft? I tried ESPN, but they don't meet our scoring system.

08-25-2008, 06:44 AM	#58
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Unless Siddiqui shows up, it looks like he will get Andre Johnson. The clock is set to fire at noon. I'll have my pick ready to go then.

08-25-2008, 09:43 AM	#59
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	You know... one thing I won't miss about Sportsline is their buggy draft room. We're getting the same time remaining error that we get every year. I'm heading out, so I'm going to make Siddiqui's pick to keep this thing moving.

08-25-2008, 09:51 AM	#60
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Forgot about that stupid bug. Doesn't look like they fixed it in three years.

08-25-2008, 10:49 AM	#62
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Yahoo doesn't allow us to have a customizable online draft, though. I still haven't found a free site that will allow us to hold a draft the way we've been able to at sportsline.com...even though it rarely works as advertised...lol!!

08-25-2008, 11:12 AM	#64
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	I've been hunting for a free online draft tool, too...still nothing to report.

08-25-2008, 11:17 AM	#65
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Just made my pick. The Original Trilogy is up. I took a big gamble on McFadden but considering the new rookie keeper rule if he steps up it could be a huge pickup

08-25-2008, 12:11 PM	#68
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Just take a rookie kicker.

08-25-2008, 12:13 PM	#69
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	I was thinking more along the lines of a rookie defense.

08-25-2008, 01:36 PM	#70
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Thought MJD just might fall to me...thanks a ton, SI for wrecking that dream!!! Not overly excited about any other players at that spot, nor was I all that excited to pick CJ with his current injury concerns and his usual antics...but, somehow, he always seems to put up numbers so I'm hoping that trend continues.

08-25-2008, 04:21 PM	#72
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	How long has it been since the last pick?

08-25-2008, 04:24 PM	#73
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	SI's in the draft room and making his pick.

08-25-2008, 04:36 PM	#74
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	didnt know SI was moving, that sucks

08-25-2008, 06:25 PM	#76
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	south side roughnecks are on the clock

08-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#77
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Ok...we've hit another lull. "Siddiqui Sillymen, you're wanted at the podium." Otherwise, TLK, poke...poke...nudge...nudge. Last edited by johnnyshaka : 08-26-2008 at 11:49 AM.

08-27-2008, 07:33 AM	#78
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	The good news about the moving is that I have a Cingular card so I can check whenever I stop (hell, I can check even when not stopped to see where the draft it at- but I can't really make a pick). That was why I was really hoping to get some progress done this weekend- get some of those important early rounds out of the way since I had a little time Fri-Sun. But most of Sunday and Monday were load the truck and yesterday and today are 500+ mile driving days. Followed by a Thursday thru this weekend of moving in. FYI: Lathum is up. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-27-2008, 07:35 AM	#79
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Also, for the draft, I like Yahoo since it's free and ridiculously customizable. However, it lacks the capability of a slow, live draft in the free game. What I've done for baseball and football leagues in the past is just create a draft thread on the board and the commish or whoever updates it every 2 hours. With Yahoo, you can assign players to teams as you go along so it keeps the pool updated with who hasn't been picked yet. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-27-2008, 08:18 AM	#80
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Just got this from AOL....figured you guys might want to try this. Dear Football Fan, AOL has a new Fantasy Football product built by a fan, for fans. You can even bring your league(s) over from another provider! Try it out - no strings attached. We offer: Free Live Scoring Clean Stripped-down Interface Custom Scoring and Rules Live Draft 100% Free Good luck! FanHouse Fantasy Football brought to you by AOL Sports __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

08-27-2008, 11:07 AM	#83
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I am confused. I woke up this morning and went to make my pick and the computer picked the Bears defense for me?? Did the computer pick for me or did TLK? Either way I think it is crap. Sorry to sound bitter, but I am on the west coast so cant make my pick until later and other people have gotten hours and hours past the deadline to make their pic, why am I getting screwed?

08-27-2008, 11:14 AM	#84
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I don't know if I clicked something wrong, but when I clicked to enter the draft room, another screen come up with all my personal information and a Submit button, saying that I'll be charged $149.99 for the league. Of course I didn't click Submit, but just a heads up... maybe they randomly put there there for people.

08-27-2008, 11:23 AM	#85
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Draft seems to still be buggy, that sucks Lathum.

08-27-2008, 11:30 AM	#86
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I just dont get it. Obviously 25 hours didnt go by. Again, I am sorry if I sound like sour grapes, but I've been in this league since the start and take it somewhat seriously. I really didnt want chicago with that pick. Can TLK manualy change it?

08-27-2008, 11:48 AM	#87
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I think the clock keeps running down from 25 hours. So if I pick, the guy after me picks, etc... the clock is still ticking down from 25 hours... Looks like 25 hours has passed in total since we started? Does that make sense?

08-27-2008, 12:14 PM	#88
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I don't think it is the total time, since I have seen it at 23 hours quite a few times - I think what we can agree on, though, is that it is very buggy and something needs to be done to fix that (be it in that draft room, which doesn't seem likely, or complete the rest of it here or something) __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

08-27-2008, 12:18 PM	#89
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	Considering how buggy this draft has been with the timer, I have no problem letting Lathum make his actual pick, assuming that it's technically possible. What about moving the draft to this thread and forgetting the Sportsline thing? It's a nice interface, but I think the problems with the clock are giving everyone a bit of a headache.

08-27-2008, 12:33 PM	#90
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm all for fixing Lathum's pick and looking at alternatives to finish the draft as well. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-27-2008, 12:36 PM	#91
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I don't want to screw things up. If TLK can manualy change my pick, great. If not I'll deal. The funny thing is I was planning on taking a Defense, it just wasnt the bears

08-27-2008, 12:43 PM	#92
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I'm up for whatever... maybe you can say what defense you wanted, and when someone picks them up, it really means they want the Bears D?

08-27-2008, 03:04 PM	#95
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	I suspended the draft to fix Lathum's pick, restart it and now the clock is working.