Marmel's New Dynasty

Marmel · 02-21-2001, 08:04 PM

Sadly, the LA Stars did not successfully follow me in my move, and to my new computer. So, I will start a new dynasty. I am currently quick simming the first 2 season and will take over the expansion team, wherever they may be located, and play with them. The house rules will be as follows:

-Will not have ticket prices greater than closest geographical rival.
-Will keep players and draft players from local colleges as much as possible
-Empty Cupboard
-I can have current NFL players. As I said before, I like them, so I will use them.
-No Franchise Tag
-I can accept any computer trade offer
-I can only make 1 trade offer every decade
-I can only sign free agents with up to 4 years experience (to avoid those franchise tags that were cut)
-All players will be signed to the contract that they request. Exception, in free agency, I may add more to their asking price.
-I can renegotiate with players in their last year of their contract
-During FA, I can sign 2 players in the 1st 10 weeks and 2 players in the last 10 weeks.

That is about it for now. I will add/amend rules as needed.

Marmel · 02-21-2001, 08:29 PM

The NFL is proud to annouce our newest franchise:

THE RENO SNAKE EYES

Marmel brings his successful backgroud to this franchise as its first ever GM. The first coach of the Snake Eyes is Deion Hellerstedt, Coach D for short. The scout is Pete Sullivan. Coach D have mostly VG's, which is terrific. We anticipate him being around for quite some time. The scour is very nice as well, but his fair rating in young talent may send him out of town pretty soon.

Our closet competitor is the Arizona Cardinal Franchise. We will compete with them for fans, and adjust our ticket prices accordingly.

We head to the expansion draft with little hope of finding a diamond in the rough.

Marmel · 02-21-2001, 08:40 PM

Expansion Draft:

1. Reno (NV) - Martin, Cecil, FB, IND

2. Reno (NV) - Heiden, Steve, TE, SDO

3. Reno (NV) - Horne, Tony, WR, STL

4. Reno (NV) - Treu, Adam, C, OAK

5. Reno (NV) - Myslinski, Tom, G, PIT

6. Reno (NV) - Turk, Matt, P, MIA

7. Reno (NV) - Horne, Jerry, K, CIN

8. Reno (NV) - King, Shawn, DE, IND

9. Reno (NV) - Collins, Todd, LB, STL

10. Reno (NV) - Mitchell, Kevin, LB, WAS

11. Reno (NV) - Burris, Jeff, CB, IND

12. Reno (NV) - Stoutmire, Omar, S, NYJ

13. Reno (NV) - Spence, Blake, FB, NYJ

14. Reno (NV) - Kelly, Reginald, TE, ATL

15. Reno (NV) - Jones, Charlie, WR, SDO

16. Reno (NV) - Dishman, Chris, G, ARI

17. Reno (NV) - Diaz-Infante, David, G, DEN

18. Reno (NV) - Strickland, Sam, T, DET

19. Reno (NV) - Barnes, Lionel, DE, STL

20. Reno (NV) - Skelly, Carlton, DT, GBY

21. Reno (NV) - Harris, Antwan, CB, NED

22. Reno (NV) - Longfellow, Brent, S, GBY

23. Reno (NV) - Jones, Henry, S, BUF

24. Reno (NV) - Grasmanis, Paul, DT, PHI

25. Reno (NV) - Murrell, Adrian, RB, WAS

We actually got some pretty decent players who might stick around for a few years. We spent a little more than we wanted to, but I think it was worth it.

In the free agency period, we will try to get 2 high impact players that we can build the offense or defense around. I would prefer to get 2 players on the same side of the ball, but we'll see.

We make lucrative offers to CB Sam Madison and S Levon Flowers in the first week of FA. Mr. Madison signs with us in week 3, and he is the first superstar of our team. Mr. Flowers signs with us in week 5, and our secondary is suddenly pretty good with these two guys back there.

Week 11 of FA arrives and we will try to get some LB's or DL's to shore up the defense. The draft will focus on offense, hopefully. Miraculously, DE Lance Johnstone is sitting there without a bid in week 11, so we make him a fair offer. We also offer DT Thomas Hollis a contract. They sign in weeks 13 and 14 respectively, and we close out the FA period.

Marmel · 02-21-2001, 09:07 PM

It's draft time, and right off the bat, we know there will not be a top notch QB to draft in the first round. There is heavy debate in the war room over a couple of guys. Coach D wants S Randy Harper out of UAB. This guy looks great! I think he is a certain bust however. Our scout likes WR Darrell Buckley, and he also looks great, but who is going to throw him the ball? I fall in love with T Bucky Sawyer from Oregon State, and I have also targeted a S from Northern Alabama that is sure to breakout in camp. After much heated discussion, the Coach and Scout see it my way.

With the first ever draft pick of the Reno Snake Eyes, we pick T Bucky Sawyer.

In round two that red-line safety is still there, and I insist we take him. S Greg Weinmeister.
3: TE Gibert Harlan, out of Penn State
4: RB Harvey Donaldson out of Oregon State
5: T Billy Joe Morton out of UCLA
6: WR Nate Anderson out of UCLA (another possible breakout player)
7: QB Edwin Wheeler out of UNLV

We head to training camp and hope for those 2 breakouts! Well, neither moves a single bit, but nobody goes down either, so I will give this draft a grade of B, considering the lack of talent there really was. S Randy Hopper was NOT a bust and might have been a better #1 selection, but that is water under the bridge. He went to the Ravens with 14th pick. WR Buckley went to the Broncos with the 20th pick.

Hmmm, Donovan McNabb is in the free agent pool and I really need a QB. I have absolutly nobody. He is only a 4 year player, so it fits under my rules, but I pass, because I am sure he is a franchise casualty. Damn!

Our staring lineup for our inaugural season will ook like this:

QB Scott Covington
RB Michael Basnight
FB Cecil Martin
TE Gilbert Harlan
WR Nate Anderson
WR Tai Streets
C Jamar Nesbit
G Chris Dishman
G Tom Myslinski
T Bucky Sawyer
T Sam Strickland

P Matt Turk
K Jerry Horne

DE Shaun King
DE Lance Johnstone
DT Hallis Thomas
DT Paul Grasmanis
LB Kevin Mitchell
LB Todd Collins
LB Clint Kriewaldt
CB Sam Madison
CB Jeff Burris
S Lethon Flowers
S Greg Weinmeister

Not too good. Our defense is cleary our strength, if you can call it that.

Marmel · 02-21-2001, 09:09 PM

2002 PreSeason Recap:
The Snake Eyes go a surprising 2-2, but have to deal with the following injuries:



Injury Report:



Cecil Martin, FB - Hip Pointer, full strength in 3-5 Weeks

Kevin Mitchell, LB - Sprained Knee, full strength in 0-2 Weeks

Fakhir Brown, CB - Bruised Shoulder, full strength in 3-5 Weeks

Charlie Jones, WR - Bruised Ribcage, full strength in 3-5 Weeks

Gilbert Harlan, TE - Hip Pointer, full strength in 3-5 Weeks

Marmel · 02-21-2001, 09:33 PM

2002 Regular Season:

All of those injuries listed above result in the players being questionable. I have nothing to lose so I start them all.

We open our season on the road, in Giants stadium to play against the New York Jets. Testaverde is still leading the team, but their OL is really banged up. They went 6-10 last year, so we have some hope to start out this franchise's history with a big W.

Week 1:
Reno (0-0) at NYJ (0-0). We get crushed 34-7. The lone bright spot was RB Basnight running for 129 and a TD. QB Covington threw 3 INTs. The Defense had 0 INTs and 0 sacks. 1st round pick Bucky Sawyer had 4 key blocks, 1 sack allowed.

Week 2:
Tennessee (0-1) at Reno (0-1). The Titans were 6-10 last year also. They are really banged up, check out this injury report:



Advance Scouting Report of the Tennessee Titans.



From the desk of Pete Sullivan.



Injury Report:

Randall Godfrey, LB - Questionable

Isaac Byrd, WR - Questionable

Mike D. Jones, DT - Questionable

Steve McNair, QB - Questionable

Donald Mitchell, CB - Out

Lorenzo Neal, FB - Probable

Benji Olson, G - Out

Marcus Robertson, S - Doubtful

Frank Wycheck, TE - Doubtful

Cory Raymer, C - Out

Keith Bulluck, LB - Questionable

George Willoughby, CB - Out

Deon Dyer, FB - Probable

Sammy Morris, RB - Out

Jim Calvert, TE - Probable

Tark Stadium gets a modest crowd for the franchises first home game. We have a big party at The Mirage to kickoff the season. The Donald even stops by to say hi to management. The party goes on long into the night as the Snake Eyes win! 36-13. Basnight runs for 117 and a TD, what a nice surprise so far. QB Covington throws 1 TD and 2 INTs. The defense gets 3 INTs and 4 sacks.

Week 3:
Reno (1-1) at KC (0-2). A tough trip to Arrowhead awaits us this week. A punt return for a TD and 2 FGs gets us out of there with a lucky 13-7 win. Basnight runs for over 100, Covington doesn't throw an INT, but we only gain 89 yards through the air. We were outgained 360-192, very lucky indeed.

Week 4:
Denver (1-2) at Reno (2-1). The crowd is noticably large for our second home game. I think it has to do with our winning record, although I know it will turn into a losing record soon enough. It turns out we are undeafeted at Tark Stadium this year. We win 26-7. Basnight gets 95, Covington throws for 2 TDs and 0 INTs. The D gets 3 picks.

Week 5:
Tampa Bay (2-2) at Reno (3-1). We stay home this week and face our toughest test yet. There is already an aura of invincibilty around Tark Stadium. I wonder if it has to do with the name? We win 17-13 to go to 4-1! Never in my wildest dreams. Basnight, 135 and a TD. Who is this guy???!!!! 2 more INTs for the D. We sit alone, atop the AFC West!

Week 6:
Seattle (1-3) at Reno (4-1). We stay at home again and look to make it 4 in a row! A 23 point 4th quarter gives us the 23-16 win! Basnight gets 151! Defense gets a pick and 2 sacks.

Week 7:
San Diego (4-2) at Reno (5-1). Suddenly Tark Stadium is an unfriendly place to visit. But, this is our first game against a team with a winning record, and 1st place is on the line. We get spanked, 24-10 and reality comes crashing down. Basnight gets 90, but the defense did not show up.

Week 8:
KC (2-5) at Reno (5-2). At home again, means 7 of our last 8 are on the road. KC is not too good, so we need this win. This team is starting to think playoffs now. Basnight didn't get a single yard and we lose 23-17. We can put those playoff hopes on the shelf for now.

Marmel · 02-21-2001, 09:39 PM

2002 MidSeason Report Card:

Division:
Oakland 5-2
San Diego 5-3
Reno 5-3

QB Covington, 145/261, 55.5%, 1291 yards, 6TDs, 9INTs, 62.2 rating, not the answer.

RB Michael Basnight leads the league with 816 yards. Also has 3 TDs.

Harvey Donaldson has 2 PRs for TDs.

Lance Shulters for San Francisco has 8 INTs.
Our very own Sam Madison is 2nd with 4, and Levon Flowers has 3.

02-21-2001, 08:29 PM	#2
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	The NFL is proud to annouce our newest franchise: THE RENO SNAKE EYES Marmel brings his successful backgroud to this franchise as its first ever GM. The first coach of the Snake Eyes is Deion Hellerstedt, Coach D for short. The scout is Pete Sullivan. Coach D have mostly VG's, which is terrific. We anticipate him being around for quite some time. The scour is very nice as well, but his fair rating in young talent may send him out of town pretty soon. Our closet competitor is the Arizona Cardinal Franchise. We will compete with them for fans, and adjust our ticket prices accordingly. We head to the expansion draft with little hope of finding a diamond in the rough. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

02-21-2001, 08:40 PM	#3
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Expansion Draft: 1. Reno (NV) - Martin, Cecil, FB, IND 2. Reno (NV) - Heiden, Steve, TE, SDO 3. Reno (NV) - Horne, Tony, WR, STL 4. Reno (NV) - Treu, Adam, C, OAK 5. Reno (NV) - Myslinski, Tom, G, PIT 6. Reno (NV) - Turk, Matt, P, MIA 7. Reno (NV) - Horne, Jerry, K, CIN 8. Reno (NV) - King, Shawn, DE, IND 9. Reno (NV) - Collins, Todd, LB, STL 10. Reno (NV) - Mitchell, Kevin, LB, WAS 11. Reno (NV) - Burris, Jeff, CB, IND 12. Reno (NV) - Stoutmire, Omar, S, NYJ 13. Reno (NV) - Spence, Blake, FB, NYJ 14. Reno (NV) - Kelly, Reginald, TE, ATL 15. Reno (NV) - Jones, Charlie, WR, SDO 16. Reno (NV) - Dishman, Chris, G, ARI 17. Reno (NV) - Diaz-Infante, David, G, DEN 18. Reno (NV) - Strickland, Sam, T, DET 19. Reno (NV) - Barnes, Lionel, DE, STL 20. Reno (NV) - Skelly, Carlton, DT, GBY 21. Reno (NV) - Harris, Antwan, CB, NED 22. Reno (NV) - Longfellow, Brent, S, GBY 23. Reno (NV) - Jones, Henry, S, BUF 24. Reno (NV) - Grasmanis, Paul, DT, PHI 25. Reno (NV) - Murrell, Adrian, RB, WAS We actually got some pretty decent players who might stick around for a few years. We spent a little more than we wanted to, but I think it was worth it. In the free agency period, we will try to get 2 high impact players that we can build the offense or defense around. I would prefer to get 2 players on the same side of the ball, but we'll see. We make lucrative offers to CB Sam Madison and S Levon Flowers in the first week of FA. Mr. Madison signs with us in week 3, and he is the first superstar of our team. Mr. Flowers signs with us in week 5, and our secondary is suddenly pretty good with these two guys back there. Week 11 of FA arrives and we will try to get some LB's or DL's to shore up the defense. The draft will focus on offense, hopefully. Miraculously, DE Lance Johnstone is sitting there without a bid in week 11, so we make him a fair offer. We also offer DT Thomas Hollis a contract. They sign in weeks 13 and 14 respectively, and we close out the FA period. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

02-21-2001, 09:07 PM	#4
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	It's draft time, and right off the bat, we know there will not be a top notch QB to draft in the first round. There is heavy debate in the war room over a couple of guys. Coach D wants S Randy Harper out of UAB. This guy looks great! I think he is a certain bust however. Our scout likes WR Darrell Buckley, and he also looks great, but who is going to throw him the ball? I fall in love with T Bucky Sawyer from Oregon State, and I have also targeted a S from Northern Alabama that is sure to breakout in camp. After much heated discussion, the Coach and Scout see it my way. With the first ever draft pick of the Reno Snake Eyes, we pick T Bucky Sawyer. In round two that red-line safety is still there, and I insist we take him. S Greg Weinmeister. 3: TE Gibert Harlan, out of Penn State 4: RB Harvey Donaldson out of Oregon State 5: T Billy Joe Morton out of UCLA 6: WR Nate Anderson out of UCLA (another possible breakout player) 7: QB Edwin Wheeler out of UNLV We head to training camp and hope for those 2 breakouts! Well, neither moves a single bit, but nobody goes down either, so I will give this draft a grade of B, considering the lack of talent there really was. S Randy Hopper was NOT a bust and might have been a better #1 selection, but that is water under the bridge. He went to the Ravens with 14th pick. WR Buckley went to the Broncos with the 20th pick. Hmmm, Donovan McNabb is in the free agent pool and I really need a QB. I have absolutly nobody. He is only a 4 year player, so it fits under my rules, but I pass, because I am sure he is a franchise casualty. Damn! Our staring lineup for our inaugural season will ook like this: QB Scott Covington RB Michael Basnight FB Cecil Martin TE Gilbert Harlan WR Nate Anderson WR Tai Streets C Jamar Nesbit G Chris Dishman G Tom Myslinski T Bucky Sawyer T Sam Strickland P Matt Turk K Jerry Horne DE Shaun King DE Lance Johnstone DT Hallis Thomas DT Paul Grasmanis LB Kevin Mitchell LB Todd Collins LB Clint Kriewaldt CB Sam Madison CB Jeff Burris S Lethon Flowers S Greg Weinmeister Not too good. Our defense is cleary our strength, if you can call it that. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

02-21-2001, 09:09 PM	#5
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	2002 PreSeason Recap: The Snake Eyes go a surprising 2-2, but have to deal with the following injuries: Injury Report: Cecil Martin, FB - Hip Pointer, full strength in 3-5 Weeks Kevin Mitchell, LB - Sprained Knee, full strength in 0-2 Weeks Fakhir Brown, CB - Bruised Shoulder, full strength in 3-5 Weeks Charlie Jones, WR - Bruised Ribcage, full strength in 3-5 Weeks Gilbert Harlan, TE - Hip Pointer, full strength in 3-5 Weeks __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

02-21-2001, 09:33 PM	#6
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	2002 Regular Season: All of those injuries listed above result in the players being questionable. I have nothing to lose so I start them all. We open our season on the road, in Giants stadium to play against the New York Jets. Testaverde is still leading the team, but their OL is really banged up. They went 6-10 last year, so we have some hope to start out this franchise's history with a big W. Week 1: Reno (0-0) at NYJ (0-0). We get crushed 34-7. The lone bright spot was RB Basnight running for 129 and a TD. QB Covington threw 3 INTs. The Defense had 0 INTs and 0 sacks. 1st round pick Bucky Sawyer had 4 key blocks, 1 sack allowed. Week 2: Tennessee (0-1) at Reno (0-1). The Titans were 6-10 last year also. They are really banged up, check out this injury report: Advance Scouting Report of the Tennessee Titans. From the desk of Pete Sullivan. Injury Report: Randall Godfrey, LB - Questionable Isaac Byrd, WR - Questionable Mike D. Jones, DT - Questionable Steve McNair, QB - Questionable Donald Mitchell, CB - Out Lorenzo Neal, FB - Probable Benji Olson, G - Out Marcus Robertson, S - Doubtful Frank Wycheck, TE - Doubtful Cory Raymer, C - Out Keith Bulluck, LB - Questionable George Willoughby, CB - Out Deon Dyer, FB - Probable Sammy Morris, RB - Out Jim Calvert, TE - Probable Tark Stadium gets a modest crowd for the franchises first home game. We have a big party at The Mirage to kickoff the season. The Donald even stops by to say hi to management. The party goes on long into the night as the Snake Eyes win! 36-13. Basnight runs for 117 and a TD, what a nice surprise so far. QB Covington throws 1 TD and 2 INTs. The defense gets 3 INTs and 4 sacks. Week 3: Reno (1-1) at KC (0-2). A tough trip to Arrowhead awaits us this week. A punt return for a TD and 2 FGs gets us out of there with a lucky 13-7 win. Basnight runs for over 100, Covington doesn't throw an INT, but we only gain 89 yards through the air. We were outgained 360-192, very lucky indeed. Week 4: Denver (1-2) at Reno (2-1). The crowd is noticably large for our second home game. I think it has to do with our winning record, although I know it will turn into a losing record soon enough. It turns out we are undeafeted at Tark Stadium this year. We win 26-7. Basnight gets 95, Covington throws for 2 TDs and 0 INTs. The D gets 3 picks. Week 5: Tampa Bay (2-2) at Reno (3-1). We stay home this week and face our toughest test yet. There is already an aura of invincibilty around Tark Stadium. I wonder if it has to do with the name? We win 17-13 to go to 4-1! Never in my wildest dreams. Basnight, 135 and a TD. Who is this guy???!!!! 2 more INTs for the D. We sit alone, atop the AFC West! Week 6: Seattle (1-3) at Reno (4-1). We stay at home again and look to make it 4 in a row! A 23 point 4th quarter gives us the 23-16 win! Basnight gets 151! Defense gets a pick and 2 sacks. Week 7: San Diego (4-2) at Reno (5-1). Suddenly Tark Stadium is an unfriendly place to visit. But, this is our first game against a team with a winning record, and 1st place is on the line. We get spanked, 24-10 and reality comes crashing down. Basnight gets 90, but the defense did not show up. Week 8: KC (2-5) at Reno (5-2). At home again, means 7 of our last 8 are on the road. KC is not too good, so we need this win. This team is starting to think playoffs now. Basnight didn't get a single yard and we lose 23-17. We can put those playoff hopes on the shelf for now. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

02-21-2001, 09:39 PM	#7
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	2002 MidSeason Report Card: Division: Oakland 5-2 San Diego 5-3 Reno 5-3 QB Covington, 145/261, 55.5%, 1291 yards, 6TDs, 9INTs, 62.2 rating, not the answer. RB Michael Basnight leads the league with 816 yards. Also has 3 TDs. Harvey Donaldson has 2 PRs for TDs. Lance Shulters for San Francisco has 8 INTs. Our very own Sam Madison is 2nd with 4, and Levon Flowers has 3. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

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