FOFC Alma Mater Fantasy Football (now claiming 2008 teams)

QuikSand · 07-27-2007, 10:34 AM

We've done this for a couple of years... why not keep it going?

Short version -- you get a team, consisting of only players from one college.

Fairy standard league setup, head to head weekly matchups, but no playoffs.

If you had a team last year and want it back, claim it here. If you want to stake your claim to a new school, post that here as well -- I think the league will hold either 16 or 20 teams.

I'll post roster details, etc once I have the league set up. I plan to make them the same as last year... here's the link to last year's league thread:

2006 FOFC Alma Mater Fantasy Football (Time to set lineups!) - Front Office Football Central

Oh, please don't sign up unless you're at least willing to put in the absolutely trivial amount of work necessary to manage your team. It sucks having to ride herd on people who though this was a great idea, claimed a team, and then refused to spend even two minutes to get things together.

QuikSand · 07-27-2007, 10:35 AM

I'll claim Syracuse.

QuikSand · 07-27-2007, 10:37 AM

League settings on Yahoo!:

Code:

Setting  	Value
League ID#: 	114377
League Name: 	2007 FOFC Alma Mater Football

Custom League URL: 	http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/fofcalmamater

Draft Type: 	Autopick Draft
Max Teams: 	20
Scoring Type: 	Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: 	Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: 	None
Max Moves: 	No maximum
Max Trades: 	No trades allowed
Trade Reject Time: 	0
Trade End Date: 	November 16, 2007
Trade Review: 	Commissioner
Waiver Time: 	No waivers
Post Draft Players: 	Free Agents
Playoffs: 	None
Roster Positions: 	QB, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, D, D, D, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Stat Categories: 	Passing Yards (50 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (20 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (20 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards (-1)
Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards (-1)
Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards (-1)
Field Goals Missed 40-49 Yards (0)
Field Goals Missed 50+ Yards (0)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Point After Attempt Missed (-1)
Tackle Solo (0.5)
Sack (3)
Interception (2)
Fumble Force (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Pass Defended (1)
Block Kick (2)
Fractional Points: 	No
Negative Points: 	Yes

rkmsuf · 07-27-2007, 10:38 AM

I'm retiring from VA Tech to play fantasy dogfighting.

sooner333 · 07-27-2007, 10:42 AM

Dang, I wish Oklahoma had a QB in the NFL right now. And more than one running back. This would be pretty fun.

cartman · 07-27-2007, 10:51 AM

If Huckleberry doesn't return, I'll take over at Texas.

Huckleberry · 07-27-2007, 10:58 AM

I'm back with Texas. Sorry, cartman. If you give up Texas in BBCF I might reconsider.

Coffee Warlord · 07-27-2007, 11:05 AM

If there's room for a new player, I'll take my QB-less Colorado Buffaloes.

sooner333 · 07-27-2007, 11:43 AM

If CW isn't going to have a QB, I might try my luck with Oklahoma. Maybe Paul Thompson will make the Packers and play a "Slash" type role or something. Plus, I have good receivers and a few good defensive players to take. Although, lack of kicker will kill me too. I'll take Oklahoma for now, I guess.

digamma · 07-27-2007, 11:47 AM

I'm back with Tennessee.

I posed this last year, but would anyone be interested in setting up a bowl system for the league for the last week of the season. We'd have to "hand" score, in the sense that we'd compare scores of teams in the relevant match-ups. Just a thought--keeping with the college theme.

Coffee Warlord · 07-27-2007, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sooner333

If CW isn't going to have a QB, I might try my luck with Oklahoma. Maybe Paul Thompson will make the Packers and play a "Slash" type role or something. Plus, I have good receivers and a few good defensive players to take. Although, lack of kicker will kill me too. I'll take Oklahoma for now, I guess.

CU really doesn't have much in the way of quality talent in the league right now. I think it'd be fun to upset one of the big boys in this, though.

kurtism · 07-27-2007, 12:15 PM

I could do this, but would prefer to skip the insta-last-place finish of choosing my alma mater (good old IU). If another team is needed, I'll throw in my name and pick a different Big Ten school... looks like TheOSU went unclaimed last season, is it still available?

If not, I'd be happy with Wisconsin.

Lathum · 07-27-2007, 01:42 PM

Back as Michagin

sooner333 · 07-27-2007, 01:46 PM

btw, can we sign up in yahoo yet? or do we need a password?

Lathum · 07-27-2007, 02:03 PM

I thied thr link to last years and couldn't get into it.

JeeberD · 07-27-2007, 02:11 PM

I'll return as Penn State...

Bearcat729 · 07-27-2007, 02:46 PM

I will return with Auburn

sterlingice · 07-28-2007, 05:59 PM

I'll be back as Notre Dame. Maybe this year I'll have a QB (once the holdout ends)

SI

QuikSand · 07-28-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

Back as Michagin

While I personally have no love lost for the school up north, I'm really going to have to insist that you work on your spelling.

QuikSand · 07-28-2007, 07:17 PM

For those who are returning to claim a team you had last year... here's the password: goteamgo

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo..../fofcalmamater

Lathum · 07-29-2007, 08:43 AM

league Id?

QuikSand · 07-29-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

league Id?

http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...87&postcount=3

Lathum · 07-29-2007, 08:56 AM

touche

Silver Owl · 07-29-2007, 08:59 AM

I'll abandon Virginia and take Ohio State if Butter_of_69 doesn't return.

sooner333 · 07-29-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

For those who are returning to claim a team you had last year... here's the password: goteamgo

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo..../fofcalmamater

How long to wait if you're a new sign-up?

sterlingice · 07-29-2007, 07:25 PM

Ok, I've joined up. Looks like 6 so far.

SI

Swaggs · 07-29-2007, 09:31 PM

I'll take WVU and their 0 NFL RBs again.

Next year, I will have Slaton, so beware.

kurtism · 08-01-2007, 01:20 PM

Any idea yet if there will be any spots for teh n00bs?

Butter · 08-01-2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Owl

I'll abandon Virginia and take Ohio State if Butter_of_69 doesn't return.

I did not play last year, so I don't even know if anyone took tOSU. But you might have to fight it out with kurtism from above.

QuikSand · 08-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Okay gang... anyone who wants to play, claim your team here and sign up with an obvious team name. Please don't take a school that someone has already staked out. And please spell "Michigan" correctly if you insist on using that school.

Lathum · 08-14-2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

Okay gang... anyone who wants to play, claim your team here and sign up with an obvious team name. Please don't take a school that someone has already staked out. And please spell "Michigan" correctly if you insist on using that school.

bah!

Tigercat · 08-14-2007, 03:26 PM

I took LSU and registered as such. Jamarcus needs to hurry up and sign and take training camp by storm!

Huckleberry · 08-14-2007, 03:36 PM

And please set your draft lists.

I'm just sayin'.

Toddzilla · 08-14-2007, 04:15 PM

I'll take the U of Miami - since VPI is sans QB

Toddzilla · 08-14-2007, 04:16 PM

Dola - is there a good site that shows NFL alma maters?

Huckleberry · 08-14-2007, 04:20 PM

http://www.sportsline.com/collegefoo...alumni-tracker

Toddzilla · 08-14-2007, 04:24 PM

Also - what is the rule for positions that cannot be filled, i.e. a Va Tech QB?

Defense?

kurtism · 08-14-2007, 09:12 PM

With tOSU taken, I'll grab USC.

kurtism · 08-14-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurtism

With tOSU taken, I'll grab USC.

Dola. That's Southern Cal, not the Gamecocks.

QuikSand · 08-14-2007, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Also - what is the rule for positions that cannot be filled, i.e. a Va Tech QB?

Defense?

1. You do without.

2. League uses individual defensive players, as detailed above. You get guys from your college.

Neuqua · 08-15-2007, 10:26 AM

Going to go ahead and play with my running backs from NIU...

SnDvls · 08-15-2007, 04:48 PM

I'd love to join as Arizona St

Toddzilla · 08-20-2007, 09:08 PM

FYI...

This league will NOT draft so long as there is an odd number of teams, and we currently have 11.

Tigercat · 08-20-2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toddzilla

FYI...

This league will NOT draft so long as there is an odd number of teams, and we currently have 11.

By 11 you mean 15?

Toddzilla · 08-21-2007, 08:10 AM

oh, yeah...odd, still.

cthomer5000 · 08-21-2007, 11:02 AM

Ill take Rutgers to even it up if you guys need it... there are a couple guys... probably not enough to actually compete but if you need someone to make up the numbers, im here.

cthomer5000 · 08-21-2007, 11:06 AM

dola. i went ahead and registered. if you get two additional teams that will be more competitive, feel free to boot me. I wont be offended.

Rutgers NFL players available in yahoo:
FB - 1
TE - 2
Defense - 5

looks like a championship to me....

hahnkim · 08-21-2007, 01:45 PM

back as UCLA. hope we don't finish last again.

sterlingice · 08-21-2007, 07:13 PM

I'm just happy to have a QB for Notre Dame this season

SI

Toddzilla · 08-23-2007, 09:17 AM

BUMP for we still have an odd number of teams...

Quik - when is the draft scheduled?

I'll bow out to make the league even if we're still odd the day of the draft.

07-27-2007, 10:38 AM	#4
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I'm retiring from VA Tech to play fantasy dogfighting. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

07-27-2007, 10:51 AM	#6
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If Huckleberry doesn't return, I'll take over at Texas. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-27-2007, 10:58 AM	#7
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	I'm back with Texas. Sorry, cartman. If you give up Texas in BBCF I might reconsider. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

07-27-2007, 02:11 PM	#16
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I'll return as Penn State... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-27-2007, 02:46 PM	#17
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	I will return with Auburn __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN

07-27-2007, 10:35 AM	#2
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I'll claim Syracuse.

07-27-2007, 10:42 AM	#5
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	Dang, I wish Oklahoma had a QB in the NFL right now. And more than one running back. This would be pretty fun.

07-27-2007, 11:05 AM	#8
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	If there's room for a new player, I'll take my QB-less Colorado Buffaloes.

07-27-2007, 11:43 AM	#9
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	If CW isn't going to have a QB, I might try my luck with Oklahoma. Maybe Paul Thompson will make the Packers and play a "Slash" type role or something. Plus, I have good receivers and a few good defensive players to take. Although, lack of kicker will kill me too. I'll take Oklahoma for now, I guess.

07-27-2007, 11:47 AM	#10
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	I'm back with Tennessee. I posed this last year, but would anyone be interested in setting up a bowl system for the league for the last week of the season. We'd have to "hand" score, in the sense that we'd compare scores of teams in the relevant match-ups. Just a thought--keeping with the college theme.

07-27-2007, 12:15 PM	#12
kurtism High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Noblesville	I could do this, but would prefer to skip the insta-last-place finish of choosing my alma mater (good old IU). If another team is needed, I'll throw in my name and pick a different Big Ten school... looks like TheOSU went unclaimed last season, is it still available? If not, I'd be happy with Wisconsin.

07-27-2007, 01:42 PM	#13
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Back as Michagin

07-27-2007, 01:46 PM	#14
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	btw, can we sign up in yahoo yet? or do we need a password?

07-27-2007, 02:03 PM	#15
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I thied thr link to last years and couldn't get into it.

07-28-2007, 05:59 PM	#18
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I'll be back as Notre Dame. Maybe this year I'll have a QB (once the holdout ends) 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!"

07-28-2007, 07:17 PM	#20
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	For those who are returning to claim a team you had last year... here's the password: goteamgo http://football.fantasysports.yahoo..../fofcalmamater Last edited by QuikSand : 07-28-2007 at 07:17 PM.

07-29-2007, 08:43 AM	#21
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	league Id?

07-29-2007, 08:56 AM	#23
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	touche

07-29-2007, 08:59 AM	#24
Silver Owl High School JV Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Akron, OH	I'll abandon Virginia and take Ohio State if Butter_of_69 doesn't return.

07-29-2007, 07:25 PM	#26
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Ok, I've joined up. Looks like 6 so far. 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!"

07-29-2007, 09:31 PM	#27
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I'll take WVU and their 0 NFL RBs again. Next year, I will have Slaton, so beware. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

08-01-2007, 01:20 PM	#28
kurtism High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Noblesville	Any idea yet if there will be any spots for teh n00bs?

08-14-2007, 02:49 PM	#30
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Okay gang... anyone who wants to play, claim your team here and sign up with an obvious team name. Please don't take a school that someone has already staked out. And please spell "Michigan" correctly if you insist on using that school.

08-14-2007, 03:26 PM	#32
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	I took LSU and registered as such. Jamarcus needs to hurry up and sign and take training camp by storm!

08-14-2007, 03:36 PM	#33
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	And please set your draft lists. I'm just sayin'. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

08-14-2007, 04:15 PM	#34
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I'll take the U of Miami - since VPI is sans QB

08-14-2007, 04:16 PM	#35
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Dola - is there a good site that shows NFL alma maters?

08-14-2007, 04:20 PM	#36
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	http://www.sportsline.com/collegefoo...alumni-tracker __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

08-14-2007, 04:24 PM	#37
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Also - what is the rule for positions that cannot be filled, i.e. a Va Tech QB? Defense? Last edited by Toddzilla : 08-14-2007 at 04:24 PM.

08-14-2007, 09:12 PM	#38
kurtism High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Noblesville	With tOSU taken, I'll grab USC.

08-15-2007, 10:26 AM	#41
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Going to go ahead and play with my running backs from NIU... __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

08-15-2007, 04:48 PM	#42
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	I'd love to join as Arizona St

08-20-2007, 09:08 PM	#43
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	FYI... This league will NOT draft so long as there is an odd number of teams, and we currently have 11.

08-21-2007, 08:10 AM	#45
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	oh, yeah...odd, still.

08-21-2007, 01:45 PM	#48
hahnkim Mascot Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA	back as UCLA. hope we don't finish last again.