Subsim fantasy football 2009

[nikimcbee]

OMG, it's almost that time of year.:D If your interested, post here so I can get organized.


It's oh-ficial!:woot: The league is up. All subsimmers are invited:woot:

We'll work out the draft details later, I'm leaning on the on-line draft:D, it looks like they have a practice version of it. If tons of people sign up, I'll expand the league size.:yeah:



link to join:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo....ter/joinleague (http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f2/register/joinleague)




League ID: 10208
PW= cavalla

[Pioneer]

I have no idea how, but count me in.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Same kind of set up as last year? If so sign me up, made for a
fun season :yep::up:

[Aramike]

I'm in for sure.

[GoldenRivet]

OMG, it's almost that time of year.:D If your interested, post here so I can get organized.

OH EMM GEE!!!!!!1!!1111ONE :haha:

:woot::O:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Bump :DL

[Chad]

If this gets up and going and there's room I'd like to join! :D

[nikimcbee]

It's oh-ficial!:woot: The league is up. All subsimmers are invited:woot:

We'll work out the draft details later, I'm leaning on the on-line draft:D, it looks like they have a practice version of it. If tons of people sign up, I'll expand the league size.:yeah:



link to join:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f2/register/joinleague




League ID: 10208
PW= cavalla

[Chad]

Joined up! Filled out my watch list.. hint hint :yeah:

Good luck to everyone!

[Aramike]

It's oh-ficial!:woot: The league is up. All subsimmers are invited:woot:

We'll work out the draft details later, I'm leaning on the on-line draft:D, it looks like they have a practice version of it. If tons of people sign up, I'll expand the league size.:yeah:



link to join:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f2/register/joinleague




League ID: 10208
PW= cavallaI'm in. Thanks for setting it up Nikimcbee!

Can this be pinned?

[nikimcbee]

I'm in. Thanks for setting it up Nikimcbee!

Can this be pinned?

That's up to the moderator gods

[Aramike]

That's up to the moderator godsYeah, I'm hoping they come through. I perform best with an audience. :rock:

[nikimcbee]

oh, when is a good day for the draft? And do you prefer the online or offline draft?
We've done off-line in the past (for the comradery) but it takes awhile to do. we use the voip at yahoo

[Aramike]

oh, when is a good day for the draft? And do you prefer the online or offline draft?
We've done off-line in the past (for the comradery) but it takes awhile to do. we use the voip at yahooI'd go for first week in September, personally. That's what the home leagues I run do. Most guys I know prefer to get the majority of the preseason out of the way prior to drafting.

[mr chris]

Have signed up.
Never played this before.
So i apologise for asking lots of bone questions now.
As for a good time for the draft. I will be away from this Sunday the 9th until the 29th. Have got to go back to the UK for a course.

[1480]

Let those who hath understanding reckon the number of the beast, for it is a human number, his number 1 4 8 0 !!!!!

[nikimcbee]

Have signed up.
Never played this before.
So i apologise for asking lots of bone questions now.
As for a good time for the draft. I will be away from this Sunday the 9th until the 29th. Have got to go back to the UK for a course.

It's really easy. Thanks for signing up.:up: Why, it's so easy, even bearz and pakker fanz can figure it out:haha:.

You just need to survive the draft, which can be fun, but it just takes awhile to get through it:o. It takes about 2 hours and is a big hassel on my end. But, it is worth it.

You basically pick a: qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, a kicker, TE, a team defense, and some reserve players (I forget how many :oops:). Yahoo's FF is pretty easy, it's just click and drag to change players. You need to monitor your team to make sure you have all the spots filled each week.

[ReallyDedPoet]

It's oh-ficial!:woot: The league is up. All subsimmers are invited:woot:

We'll work out the draft details later, I'm leaning on the on-line draft:D, it looks like they have a practice version of it. If tons of people sign up, I'll expand the league size.:yeah:



link to join:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f2/register/joinleague




League ID: 10208
PW= cavalla

Signing up later today :yep: I am ok with the online idea.

[nikimcbee]

Signing up later today :yep: I am ok with the online idea.

I'll put it up to a vote (online vs offline) later.
oh, good to see you this year.:yeah:

[Jimbuna]

I'll give it a miss this time around Jason.

Wouldn't want to embarrass you again :DL

[nikimcbee]

Room for one more:D. If there are three more people that are interested, I'll add 2 more slots. I need an even number of people in the league.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I'll put it up to a vote (online vs offline) later.
oh, good to see you this year.:yeah:

Ok. I forget what the format was last year, you picked my team as I could not make it ;)
Does the draft go like: ( Round 1 ) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.... then ( Round 2 ) 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.... then ( Round 3 ) 1,2,3... ??

Also, has AVG been contacted, he was in last year.

[nikimcbee]

Ok. I forget what the format was last year, you picked my team as I could not make it ;)
Does the draft go like: ( Round 1 ) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.... then ( Round 2 ) 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1.... then ( Round 3 ) 1,2,3... ??

Also, has AVG been contacted, he was in last year.

Great, I hope avg can join us.

on a side note:
I need input on the draft type we do: on-line or off-line?
Online: Pros: Faster (timewise)
Cons: must be organised or yahoo picks for you.

Off-line:
Pros: tradition~comradery, user friendly, no rush to decide, if you can't attend, I pick for you.

Cons: Slow (may take 2 hours), must have a working mic and yahoo voip working.
Oh, on a draft day note, late Aug would be great Sat or sun. The first week of sept is really bad for me, as have have my civil war stuff.
If you can't make the draft, it's not the end of the world, we can work out the details.
Jason

[mookiemookie]

Oh, what the hell, I'll do it if there's room or if AVG falls through.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Great, I hope avg can join us.

on a side note:
I need input on the draft type we do: on-line or off-line?
Online: Pros: Faster (timewise)
Cons: must be organised or yahoo picks for you.

Off-line:
Pros: tradition~comradery, user friendly, no rush to decide, if you can't attend, I pick for you.

Cons: Slow (may take 2 hours), must have a working mic and yahoo voip working.
Oh, on a draft day note, late Aug would be great Sat or sun. The first week of sept is really bad for me, as have have my civil war stuff.
If you can't make the draft, it's not the end of the world, we can work out the details.
Jason

I don't like Yahoo picking for you, so now I am thinking Off-line, but does not really matter in the end.

mookie, if there are others interested then Jason had mentioned he could add more than just the one.

[Aramike]

I don't like Yahoo picking for you, so now I am thinking Off-line, but does not really matter in the end.

mookie, if there are others interested then Jason had mentioned he could add more than just the one.Offline is the way to go.

[mookiemookie]

League is full. :dead:

[ReallyDedPoet]

League is full. :dead:

Send Jason ( mcbee ) a PM, if you can get one other person to join than I think it is still possible.

[RickC Sniper]

I prefer an offline draft but am open to the online.

One thought: For an offline draft you really don't need a microphone. You can just type your picks in the chatroom when it's your turn. You do need speakers though.

[nikimcbee]

League is full. :dead:
Check your pm:yeah:

[Pioneer]

Holy crap.....I went from a two conference league to a four division league.:salute:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Check your pm:yeah:

Nice :yep::up:

[Pioneer]

Dear Commish
(I'm haveing difficulties envisaging NickiMcBee in the Miller Lite Commish outfit)

Is it this weekend or next weekend for the draft?

[nikimcbee]

Dear Commish
(I'm haveing difficulties envisaging NickiMcBee in the Miller Lite Commish outfit)

Is it this weekend or next weekend for the draft?

I've heard back from enough people that Aug 30th sunday at 11 am (pacific standard time) is a good time for them, so I'll go with that.

Please budget about 2 hours of time for the draft. ( that's how long the last 2 have gone)

If you can't make it then, I'll post more details on what to do.


I'll post some more later:D

[Aramike]

I've heard back from enough people that Aug 30th sunday at 11 am (pacific standard time) is a good time for them, so I'll go with that.

Please budget about 2 hours of time for the draft. ( that's how long the last 2 have gone)

If you can't make it then, I'll post more details on what to do.


I'll post some more later:DPlease try to make sure to email us all a reminder the day before so I can set my alarm (I'm going to be a tad drunk the night before, as it is me and my wife's anniversary). :up:

[nikimcbee]

Please try to make sure to email us all a reminder the day before so I can set my alarm (I'm going to be a tad drunk the night before, as it is me and my wife's anniversary). :up:

Sweet, you'll be hung over:hmmm:. So, what you're telling me, you'll be drafting the Lions roster:haha::har:

[nikimcbee]

Things you need for Draft day:

2 hours of free time

A funtioning version of yahoo messenger.
This has caused chaos in the past, so make sure it is working before the draft. If you want to talk to everybody, you'll need a (functioning) mic. You absolutely need to have working speakers so you can atleast hear everything. If you don't have/want a mic, when it's your team's turn to draft, you can just type it in chat mode.

I have most of your IM names on my friend list, so if you're not on my list, please add me (nikimcbee) to your list. This helps in the creation and joining of the chat room. **if you don't like any IM, this is the only time we use it, so you can un-install it after the draft.

What if I can't make the draft?
No worries. Submit a list to me of your position order (by round) BEFORE the draft day (aug 30th) and I'll pick the next highest player from the yahoo draft ranking list that's avalible.

Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN BN= back up players

Anything else I'm missing, feel free to add.

If you see me on-line, feel free to contact me to test everything out before draft day.

:D

[nikimcbee]

52 hours to dday bump:ping:

[nikimcbee]

<48 hours to dday:arrgh!:

[Chad]

Less than that now! :yeah:

I want that t-shirt, so hope the draft swings my way.

[mookiemookie]

Less than that now! :yeah:

I want that t-shirt, so hope the draft swings my way.

Sorry, Show Me Your TDs is takin home the t-shirt this year. :03:

[nikimcbee]

15 hours....:salute:

[Pioneer]

Draft Day Morning:

Beer: Cold.
Weather: 8am - 85. Predicting 100 @ 1100 kick off.
Response to heat: Send wife for more beer.
Research: Call John Madden at home.

Right now: trying to find a berth at Subsim Draft Lounge. The Vallet doesn't start for another hour.

Nicki: which room? I PM'd you.

[nikimcbee]

Rosters updated. if your roster has open spots, the league has started so you get to pick from the waiver wire.


let the chaos begin:woot:

[Aramike]

Rosters updated. if your roster has open spots, the league has started so you get to pick from the waiver wire.


let the chaos begin:woot:I only see 3 teams with rosters.

[Pioneer]

Likewise I only see 3....so I went shopping but couldn't see other players.

As a side note, I can see how this can be very addictive. Wife is already cussing me out how much time I've spent on this....and it's only draft day.:D

[nikimcbee]

I just checked, and everybody is there.
@pioneer.:haha: I used to think fantasy football was dumb, until I tried it. It took a couple of games to get my act together, now I listen to all sources of info.

Now you need to get up at 6 am to listen to espn radio's fantasy preview on sunday morning. That's when you know you're hooked.:D Wake your wife up so she can help you take notes.:03:

[Pioneer]

I have never played this before, never heard of it until I got it, never even knew there was a magazine for it until I heard it mention in the draft today.

(As a side note, after the draft, I shot down to Border to take a peek at it.)

That being said, no one should finish lower then me.

[Aramike]

Now you need to get up at 6 am to listen to espn radio's fantasy preview on sunday morning. That's when you know you're hooked.:D Wake your wife up so she can help you take notes.:03:If I even thought about trying that the wife would castrate me.

[Chad]

I'm pretty happy how things turned out for my team. However, I wish I could of stuck with my original choice of QB, Matt Cassel. Why'd he have to get hurt :shifty:

[nikimcbee]

I'm pretty happy how things turned out for my team. However, I wish I could of stuck with my original choice of QB, Matt Cassel. Why'd he have to get hurt :shifty:

Welcome to fantasy football
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/060713/133310__tattoo_l.jpg

(no that's not me!:stare:)

[Pioneer]

Week One, the afternoon games are done, the Sunday night game has yet to start, and with two more games to play Monday night, only one Subsim Game is has been decided...and that game still has to play out! :yeah:

[nikimcbee]

I'm pretty happy how things turned out for my team. However, I wish I could of stuck with my original choice of QB, Matt Cassel. Why'd he have to get hurt :shifty:

Yeah, good plan...I'll take Drew Brees off your hands, as he is such a burdon.:yeah:

[Aramike]

Heh, the Philly D did it big for me today.:up:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Adrian Peterson :yep:
Nice to see him swat away the opposition like flies with the
straight-arm :hulk:

[mookiemookie]

My initiation into fantasy football was rough. :damn::dead:

[ReallyDedPoet]

My initiation into fantasy football was rough. :damn::dead:

What's your team name Mookie?

[mr chris]

Hey Mookie my first weekend has not been that great.
Made a big mistake leaving Todd Heap on the Bench. :damn:
Though if T.O and Nate Kaeding score 8 points between them i will scrape a opening weekend win.
Need to do some more research before next weekend the learning curve is a sharp one.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Need to do some more research before next weekend the learning curve is a sharp one.

Yeah that is the fun part with FF, moving players around, etc., depending upon the match-up :yep:

[mookiemookie]

What's your team name Mookie?

Show Me Your TDs

[nikimcbee]

What's your team name Mookie?

I was gunna guess "mookiemonsters":haha:
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x105/morfx/Hikari%20no%20Shiawase/cookie-monster-abusing-cookie-dough.png

[nikimcbee]

Hey Mookie my first weekend has not been that great.
Made a big mistake leaving Todd Heap on the Bench. :damn:
Though if T.O and Nate Kaeding score 8 points between them i will scrape a opening weekend win.
Need to do some more research before next weekend the learning curve is a sharp one.

Ha, welcome to the club:D. The first time I played, by the third week I was looking for every scrap of info I could find.:D
What I learned from 3 weeks of havin' my ass whooped:
1. Team depth charts (not the oceanic ones!)
2. Injury reports
3. Your player's team schedule
4. This situation: your offensive player is on team "A" and your defense is team "B" You are now adding and subtracting points from your score.:o D'oh is right.:03:

[Pioneer]

Now you need to get up at 6 am to listen to espn radio's fantasy preview on sunday morning.

Is this show I should set my alarm clock for?

ESPN Mike and Mike (http://espn.go.com/espnradio/show?showId=mikeandmike).

Just asking....:D

[mr chris]

Anyone have Chris Johnson's number?
I think i owe the guy a beer.:()1:

[nikimcbee]

stoopid seachickens:shifty:

[RickC Sniper]

Brady just doesn't look healthy. Hasselbeck-cracked a rib. Westbrook- high ankle sprain? Portis dinged? Marion Barber - strained quad? Frank Gore - ankle. DeShean Jackson - groin. Steve Smith-Carolina- sprained ankle.

With a 16 team league the waiver wire sure has slim pickings and it's only week 2.
Injuries are the part of FFL that I hate.

[mookiemookie]

Brady just doesn't look healthy. Hasselbeck-cracked a rib. Westbrook- high ankle sprain? Portis dinged? Marion Barber - strained quad? Frank Gore - ankle. DeShean Jackson - groin. Steve Smith-Carolina- sprained ankle.

With a 16 team league the waiver wire sure has slim pickings and it's only week 2.
Injuries are the part of FFL that I hate.

I've been decimated by injuries already. Boldin, Breaston both shaky, and Westbrook is now on the ropes.

Blah! :damn:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Squeaked one out thanks to the Captain :DL

http://www.colts.com/images%5Cnews_photos%5Cfeature/2009_gamer_mia_13.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

Injuries are the part of FFL that I hate.

There is always the trade route, but I have not seen many of those in SUBSIM FF. Were there any last year?

[mr chris]

There is always the trade route, but I have not seen many of those in SUBSIM FF. Were there any last year?

Ive had a few offers of a trade but have found more value by signing up the free talent.

[RickC Sniper]

There is always the trade route, but I have not seen many of those in SUBSIM FF. Were there any last year?

Yes, there were a few, but I think only very early in the season.

[Aramike]

Yes, there were a few, but I think only very early in the season.Its hard to find trading in any league. People just are too afraid to let their guys go, even if those guys are just sitting week-in, week-out. You need a league of extra smart football guys and the right conditions to make it happen.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Its hard to find trading in any league. People just are too afraid to let their guys go, even if those guys are just sitting week-in, week-out. You need a league of extra smart football guys and the right conditions to make it happen.

If you have the time there is quite a bit you can do with your team as far as trades\waivers and for that matter how you select your team.

[mr chris]

Oh what to do with TO?:hmmm:

[Pioneer]

I think I have the general idea, certainly the players I've attempted to pick up have been scooped up before me and gone on to play really good games.

I may have to trade LT for a WR receiver though...I got the ground game covered but through the air....:cry:

[ReallyDedPoet]

I think I have the general idea, certainly the players I've attempted to pick up have been scooped up before me and gone on to play really good games.

I may have to trade LT for a WR receiver though...I got the ground game covered but through the air....:cry:

It's a bit of a chess match for sure :yep: But that's the fun of it all :DL or frustration :damn:

As far as LT, I just don't see him as a reliable starter,
but still a nice option coming off the bench.

[mr chris]

Well i did not see that epic Sunday coming.
Some very big numbers being put up around the league.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Yeah, a lot like the NFL itself, hard to predict sometimes :yep:

[nikimcbee]

Yeah, a lot like the NFL itself, hard to predict sometimes :yep:
Yeah, I can confirm that.:doh: I totally out-foxed myself this week with Brady. I broke rule #1 Don't bench your star.:yeah:

Stooopid seachickens...

[nikimcbee]

...So why did you start Hasselbeck over Brady?:hmmm:

1. Hasselbeck was supposed to be the hot qb of the week (see last week's performance). According to the experts:timeout:
2. Houshmanzadhesdfgihsdfigyf + Burleson + Hasselbeck= (theoretically) all on the same page; lot's o' points. Anytime my WR scores points, I also get the points for the QB:hmmm:

3. Seattle @home:yeah:.
4. Dude, it's AZ:haha:
4. Bad weather in NE


Now, having said that, all of the experts were not picking MH as their qb. So I thought I'd take a chance on a big point payout and put all of my eggs in one basket...

Instead, the seachickens laid an egg, and Mr. TB reverted back to 2007 form and scored as many points as I was projecting for those other 3 combined:oops::nope:

So, to put it in military terms, I pulled a monty and this was my operation marketgarden.:wah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

...So why did you start Hasselbeck over Brady?:hmmm:

1. Hasselbeck was supposed to be the hot qb of the week (see last week's performance). According to the experts:timeout:
2. Houshmanzadhesdfgihsdfigyf + Burleson + Hasselbeck= (theoretically) all on the same page; lot's o' points. Anytime my WR scores points, I also get the points for the QB:hmmm:

3. Seattle @home:yeah:.
4. Dude, it's AZ:haha:
4. Bad weather in NE


Now, having said that, all of the experts were not picking MH as their qb. So I thought I'd take a chance on a big point payout and put all of my eggs in one basket...

Instead, the seachickens laid an egg, and Mr. TB reverted back to 2007 form and scored as many points as I was projecting for those other 3 combined:oops::nope:

So, to put it in military terms, I pulled a monty and this was my operation marketgarden.:wah:

It was one of those weeks. I picked up Seattle :dead::dead: for my defense
as the Colts were on a bye this week.

[mookiemookie]

I'm not in he running for anything at this point, but I'm really really enjoying my first fantasy football experience. I will definitely be back next year. Here are my lessons learned so far:

1. You will get f*cked in the draft - no matter what all of the preseason pundits say, you will draft a "sure thing" that turns out to be anything but. I was looking at my week 1 lineup and comparing it to my current lineup...my how things change. Roy Williams - a joke. Steven Jackson, Mr. elite running back - HA! Hasn't scored a touchdown all year. He's putting up decent points, but nothing to write home about and nothing to justify his second round draft position. Don't over analyze and go with the tried and true tested guys. Rothlesberger is a great QB for me this year. Best pick of draft day for me.

2. Just when you think you got screwed in the draft and drop the guys who screwed you, they come back to bite you - See Eddie Royal, Lance Moore, Hakeem Nicks

3. Corollary to #2: Don't be too quick to drop someone just because they had a bad week or else they will indeed come back to bite you. Also, don't overthink things and be quick to bench someone because they had a down week. I did this with Kellen Winslow earlier this year and missed out on some great points the week I benched him.

4. Corollary to the corrollary of #2: The waiver wire is your friend - You can snipe some good players that people were quick to drop before you.

5. Don't lose sight of your goal of fielding a competitive team every week - I got screwed a couple weeks ago because I strayed from my draft day strategy of picking a balanced team whose bye weeks wouldn't come all on the same week. You'll be left scrambling if your entire starting lineup is on a bye week.

6. Don't overthink things and get talked into something because the pundits said so. Sometimes matchups don't matter and you have to go with talent - See Drew Brees against the G-men this past weekend.

[nikimcbee]

mookie: I'm glad you're having a good time. Just think of all the time at work you'll waste looking at silly stats:D

1. You will get f*cked in the draft - no matter what all of the preseason pundits say, you will draft a "sure thing" that turns out to be anything but.

See me last year, when I drafted Mr. Brady (again) and he got hurt on the first play of the season:wah::damn:.

6. Don't overthink things and get talked into something because the pundits said so. Sometimes matchups don't matter and you have to go with talent - See Drew Brees against the G-men this past weekend.

wait, why would you say that....nevermind:har:


I'll add to your list: Don't live in the past. And just because I've drafted Mr Brady 3 years in a row doesn't mean anything.:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

I clicked the optimal line-up...and I would have had a mere......167 points :o.

I didn't start TB because I felt sorry for RDP:D.

Queue Jefferson's themesong now:woot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSvPjOCz_8w&feature=related

[mr chris]

Have got to say im really enjoying my first fantasy experience.
Have to to agree with Mookie's points listed above.
Though i was pissed at missing the draft due to being out of the country on work commitments. Was really looking forward to chatting to all of you on-line and getting a feel of how the whole league worked.
I must say a huge thanks to Niki though for picking for me in the draft. :up:
If we ever meet i owe you a beer.
Also Niki a big thanks for setting up the league for us.
Through playing it has taught me a lot about the game i never knew before. Also it has had me screaming at the TV on a Sunday night for the QB to throw for a TD instead of running the ball in or yelling at him to throw to my fantasy WR . Then Berating my WR every time they drop the ball. It has just added a extra spice to Sunday evenings for me.

How im going to cope when i away for 4 weeks in Germany next month i have no idea.