Werewolf Fantasy Football League ( real fantasy football, not a WW game)

[Lathum]

Hey all, did this last year and it was fun, except for my wife winning.

The league is totaly free and will be run through Yahoo. We will be doing a live draft probably in late August, during the week and later in the day. You don't have to be online for the draft but that is half the fun so it is recomended.

This is a great chance to play if you have never played before. It is also a great chance for spouses to play against each other ( me and MM had a great time talking shit last year)

We can do it with as few as 8 and as many as 20 teams. Once we get enough sign ups I will create the league and we will decide on a draft time.

Once the league is created I recomend everyone look over the rules in case there are any changes that want to be made that can't be dine once the draft starts.

[Lathum]

1. Lathum
2. MollyMurphy
3. Jackal
4. Path
5. Saldana
6. PAckerfanatic
7. DT
8. Ketchup boy
9. PAss
10. sndvls
11. oliegirl
12. sealion
13. Autumn
14. Hoops
15 CR
16 Render

[PackerFanatic]

Oh man...I just dropped out of one because I don't want more than 3...

I would like to join only if we keep it around 10, too many more than that and its just too many IMO. I will keep an eye on this thread and see :)

[claphamsa]

I agre with Packer... im in as long as there is 8-12

and he pickes Favre in roudn 1 :)

[Lathum]

I think we had about 12 last year.

I agree about to many teams, I was guilty of doing that this year with baseball

[The Jackal]

I'm in

[path12]

I'm in again. This year I'll remember. Really.

[The Jackal]

I might be in Costa Rica for the draft, but I'll make sure to pre-rank.

[PackerFanatic]

I agre with Packer... im in as long as there is 8-12

and he pickes Favre in roudn 1 :)

Funny :banghead:

[PackerFanatic]

Eh screw it, might as well add another one. I say cap it at 12 :) I am in either way.

[claphamsa]

and you packerfanatic QB #3 from the minnesota vicking.s......

[DaddyTorgo]

i'm in as long as we don't end up with the retarded rules like we had when i did last time (what was it like...start 3 qb's or something?)

[jeheinz72]

In it to win it.

[PackerFanatic]

i'm in as long as we don't end up with the retarded rules like we had when i did last time (what was it like...start 3 qb's or something?)

I really would like to see just one QB, definitely NOT 3.

[Lathum]

i'm in as long as we don't end up with the retarded rules like we had when i did last time (what was it like...start 3 qb's or something?)

it was 2 and really wasn't a big deal.

retarted is a little strong

[Passacaglia]

I'll play, but if there are 12 others, I don't mind sitting out.

[Lathum]

not sure where people are getting the number 12 from. we can have up to 20 teams

[Passacaglia]

I think people just think that more than 12 gets to be too many for a fantasy football league. But I just realized -- I don't care if there's 16, 20, or 32. So screw the people who want to cap it at 12, I'm in no matter what! :p

[Lathum]

exactly.

I think 20 teams would be fun. Makes it harder

[jeheinz72]

Yeha, I just think if we have more teams we need to be more judicious in how we set lineups. For instance, we'd of course then only have 1 QB if there were 20 teams, etc.

I don't care either way, but I'd prefer to not have to dig up on every teams slot WR to get an edge.

[claphamsa]

not sure where people are getting the number 12 from. we can have up to 20 teams

once you get over 12 you see ppeople starting kick returners as WRs and stuff. its the limit on fun :)

[Lathum]

Yeha, I just think if we have more teams we need to be more judicious in how we set lineups. For instance, we'd of course then only have 1 QB if there were 20 teams, etc.

I don't care either way, but I'd prefer to not have to dig up on every teams slot WR to get an edge.

once you get over 12 you see ppeople starting kick returners as WRs and stuff. its the limit on fun :)

the rosters will definantly be adjusted based on number of teams

[SnDvls]

in

[oliegirl]

SeaLion and I will both play...should make for some good pillow talk, and should keep me motivated to actually follow through with my team this time :D

That makes 12 teams...

[Autumn]

I'd like to do it again, it was fun. Frustrating because I couldn't get into the draft for the first few minutes and found out it had drafted Larry Johnson for me.

*fog horn noise*

Hopefully this year I'll do a bit better.

[Autumn]

Sorry, I hadn't read the whole thread yet and seen the passion for 12. Ignore my latecoming if you cap it.

[Passacaglia]

I say stick in anyway -- let the people who want it capped at 12 leave. Personally, I think the more the merrier.

[Autumn]

Of course if they did, then we'd be down to two ;-)

[PackerFanatic]

I've honestly never done a league with more than 12, and I suppose if the rosters are set nicely, it could be fun.

Let's amp it up :)

PS - I wish I could have pillow talk with my wife about fantasy football *sigh*

[Autumn]

I do have pillow talk with my wife about fantasy football, and FOF in general. She loves it when she's having trouble falling asleep, sometimes she'll ask me to do it.

[PackerFanatic]

I do have pillow talk with my wife about fantasy football, and FOF in general. She loves it when she's having trouble falling asleep, sometimes she'll ask me to do it.

Hahaha...

[hoopsguy]

In if you are still looking for additional participants.

[Lathum]

ok, hoops makes 14, I think we'll cap it there unless there are 2 eally want in.

I am going to post some questions later about rules, etc... so we can vote on them.

[Chief Rum]

I would be interested in joining if someone else wants to join. If not, all good.

[RendeR]

Ok fine, I'm in, but this will be my ONLY fantasy league this season =)

[Chief Rum]

Assuming Render and I aren't pushing it too far, I would recommend we only have one starting QB this year. Having two last year really pushed things. ;)

[Lathum]

yeah, 1 QB and 1 RB looks like the way to go.

I am also thinking it may be fun to do individule defensive players instead of team defense

[Chief Rum]

yeah, 1 QB and 1 RB looks like the way to go.

I am also thinking it may be fun to do individule defensive players instead of team defense

That's the way I have it in a couple other leagues. To me it's more interesting that way, but I know that requires a little more knowledge of players than some people have time to study. So it's not for everyone.

But for me, it's perfect. Okay, I want to draft Phillip Daniels first!

[PackerFanatic]

Individual DEF players INSTEAD of team DEF, or both?

[Lathum]

instead of

[RendeR]

Definitely have to study the defensive players from last season then. I haven't a clue who really makes points on defense.

[PackerFanatic]

How many we thinking? I would hope no more than 3.

[Lathum]

I would say 2-3 is a good number but I am rng my stance on that. There are alot of casual fans in this league so team D may be the way to go.

[RendeR]

Team D would definitely make things easier

[PackerFanatic]

16 teams...man, this should be awesome :)

[oliegirl]

Do we have any idea when the draft is going to be?

[Lathum]

late august.


I am going to set up everything later today

[Lathum]

OK, league site is up. Here are the settings, I am going to bold the things that I think are different.

The draft is set for Tuesday 8/26 at 8:30 EST, I didn't want to make it to late for east coasters or to early for left coasters.

If you cant be at the draft that fine, you can set a list and have the computer auto draft ( allthough the draft is half the fun)

In order to join you need to join Yahoo.

the league ID is 237601
password Lynch

this URL should bring you the yahoo sports football site

Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football (http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/)


Scoring & Settings
Setting Value
League ID#: 237601
League Name: Werewolf Fantasy Football
Password: lynch
Draft Type: Live Draft
Draft Time: Tue Aug 26 8:30pm EDT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Max Teams: 16
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Acquisitions per Week: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: November 14, 2008
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 2 days
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Playoffs: Week 14, 15 and 16 (8 teams) i figured 8 teams is fair.
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN i figured with 16 teams 1 QB and RB and TE and 2 WR is enough. The other thing I thought of adding was a WR/TE flex position that could either be a TE or WR. LEt me know if you want that.
Stat Categories: Passing Yards (20 yards per point; 2 points at 300 yards; 2 points at 400 yards)
Passing Touchdowns (4)
Interceptions (-1)
Sacks (-1)
Rushing Yards (10 yards per point; 2 points at 100 yards; 2 points at 150 yards; 2 points at 200 yards)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Receptions (1)
Reception Yards (10 yards per point; 2 points at 100 yards; 2 points at 150 yards; 2 points at 200 yards)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Yards (10 yards per point; 1 points at 75 yards; 2 points at 125 yards; 2 points at 175 yards)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (2)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (6)
Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards (-3)
Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards (-2)
Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards (-1)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Sack (1)
Interception (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Block Kick (2)
Points Allowed 0 points (10)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (7)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (4)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (1)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (-1)
Points Allowed 35+ points (-4)
Fractional Points: No
Negative Points: Yes


If anyone sees anything we should add or subtract feel free to voice it.

[PackerFanatic]

I wouldn't mind seeing a flex position, although I have always liked the RB/WR better than the WR/TE.

Only one note about the scoring; why -1 point for a sack on the QB? I feel that is kind of harsh on the QB, especially when a lot of times it can be said that it was the line doing an awful job of blocking.

Plus I think we should have fractional points - less chance of ties then :)

Overall looks good, will be signing up right now! Hooray!

[Lathum]

I thought the RB/WR could create an imbalance. RB tends to be a more powerfull position so the people who get 2 RB's on their team I thought would have a big advantage.

I always thought there should be another way to offset a QB's scoring other then INt's but I can change that

[PackerFanatic]

Well I think having 4 for passing TD's and maybe bumping INT's to -2 could help. I just don't feel that having sacks hurt the QB is right.

And I am okay with either flex really.

[claphamsa]

i also vote fractional points!

And who made the draft my birthday!!!

26th instead people!!!!!

[Lathum]

sorry clap, lol.

lets let a few more people check in and weigh in sacks/ fractional points.

also if tuesday the 26 works bettr I can look into changing it

[claphamsa]

I have nats tix for my birthday :P and its more fun if I can talk shcmak durign the draft!

[jeheinz72]

I'm ok drafting whenever (since I'm listing it) and points don't matter to me. I'll dominate either way.

[Lathum]

ok, draft is changed to Tuesday 8.26 at 8:30

[claphamsa]

wooh oo!

[oliegirl]

Works for me...I've signed up and named my team, draft date is on the calendar!

The Olierage is taking ALL y'all down this year!!!! :D

[Lathum]

LMAO, thats awesome.

we can't have a woman champion 2 years in a row...

[Lathum]

wooh oo!

happy b-day.

[oliegirl]

LMAO, thats awesome.

we can't have a woman champion 2 years in a row...

Oh yes we can!!! AND WE WILL!!! :D

[Autumn]

Just so people know, I found you have to do the password in lower case

[Lathum]

bump

[PackerFanatic]

FYI, I had to drop out. I wanted to stick it out with you guys, but I joined one with some buddies at work instead. Sorry!

[Lathum]

Sorry to see you go, as long as we have an even number we will be good to go.

[Schmidty]

How did I miss this thread?

I guess that's why I had an MRI on my head today.

[claphamsa]

u did? wow, I had one on my ankle, and it was awful!!!!

[PackerFanatic]

Well yell at Yahoo for not allowing more than 4 teams :( (I know, quite sad that I even had to choose)

[The Jackal]

Im going to withdraw, I imagine you'll be able to find someone to replace me. This is because I'm gonna be in Costa Rica during the draft.

[Schmidty]

u did? wow, I had one on my ankle, and it was awful!!!!

The worst part was the music they put on my headphones while I was in there. Christopher Cross. Barry Manilow. Celine-Freaking-Dion.

I would have rather had a colonoscopy.

[claphamsa]

wow, I got no music.. they gave me a magazine on radiology and a lightbulb catalog, and said done move for 1 hour!

[Schmidty]

wow, I got no music.. they gave me a magazine on radiology and a lightbulb catalog, and said done move for 1 hour!

Yeah, but It was just my head and shoulders in there, so I couldn't move my arms, and it was really loud. I should have just told them to give me heavy duty earplugs.

Anyway, I went in because I'm having really, really bad memory loss, tunnel vision, inability to process information in a focused manner, "personality changes" (not sure why), and bad ringing in my ears. Plus they said something about MS, but I'm not worried about that much.

Basically, I'm a walking head case!!!!! :crazy:

[mccollins]

Hope everything turns out alright bro

[Schmidty]

Hope everything turns out alright bro

Honestly, I think that most, if not all, of the symptoms are sleep-related. Well, that's what I'm hoping anyway. The bad thing is that they've been getting worse and worse. I'm having problems playing text sims, and my already bad WW play has deteriorated to the point of lazy incompitence.

I could still beat all of your asses at Golf and Basketball, damnit!!!!

[path12]

i keep forgetting to register. i'll do that tonight if there's still room.

[RendeR]

I like the flex position and I like the fracitonal points.

I disagree with double dipping the INT's and Sacks. Either give the points to the defense or take them from the QB, don't do both. It goes from a 2 point change to a 4 point change for each one.

Why only 4 points for a passing TD? a TD should be 6, why change that?

other than those points I think I'm quite happy with things. I'l get signed up today.

[Lathum]

How did I miss this thread?

I guess that's why I had an MRI on my head today.

geez Schmidty, I hope you are OK.

There is room for you and the Mrs if you each want to join I would love to have you.

[Lathum]

I didn't change the passing TD points, that is the default.

[RendeR]

Well make it 6 then =) its a bloody TD score it as such =), thats kind of baffling, why would they lower a TD's points? really odd.

[jeheinz72]

I think horse-collar tackles and illegal use of the hands penalties should be worth 3 points each.

[Lorena]

i'd love to join, if i still can

[Lathum]

sure, there is room!

[Lathum]

Well make it 6 then =) its a bloody TD score it as such =), thats kind of baffling, why would they lower a TD's points? really odd.

I think it is because QB's scor alot more TD's then anyone else and they dont want the position to be to powerfull.

[RendeR]

But thats part of the game. They already limit the QB by doubling the yardage per point they earn and LT and Alexander have scored more TD's in a season than most nfl QB's.

Is ust a conspiracy to keep our long ball gods down man....

[hoopsguy]

Officially signed up now.

[Schmidty]

geez Schmidty, I hope you are OK.

There is room for you and the Mrs if you each want to join I would love to have you.

Thanks man. We'd both love to!!

[hoopsguy]

Schmidy, hope everything comes out OK with the tests.

[Chief Rum]

The worst part was the music they put on my headphones while I was in there. Christopher Cross. Barry Manilow. Celine-Freaking-Dion.

I would have rather had a colonoscopy.

I hope they take that into account when grading out the tests. ;)

Hope everything goes well for you, Jason.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

Thanks man. We'd both love to!!

I said I would do it, but I have no idea what to do really. I know football and love to watch the games, but that's it. So...I'll have the Mr. explain what the heck I need to do, but ya, sign me up. :)

[Lathum]

I said I would do it, but I have no idea what to do really. I know football and love to watch the games, but that's it. So...I'll have the Mr. explain what the heck I need to do, but ya, sign me up. :)

whatever he says just do the opposite

[Schmidty]

By the way, thanks for all the well-wishes. I'm hoping it's mostly sleep-deprivation issues, so I'm not going to get worried. I'll find out in 2-3 days.

[saldana]

i'm signed in...i like the scoring numbers

if we stay at 12 teams, we should go to 2 RB

[Lorena]

Lorena's Bandidos are finally registered

[Lorena]

Has everyone signed up? I noticed I unevened the teams :(

[Lathum]

no,there are still people who said they would play who are not signed up so no worries

[Lathum]

dola- Ant could always sign up :)

[Mrs. Schmidty]

Alright Schmidty's on vacation for 2 weeks and didn't show/tell me what to do - what do I need to get signed up? Lead me!! :)

[claphamsa]

er
he went on vacation without you?

[Alan T]

er
he went on vacation without you?

My wife usually once a year goes out to California for a few weeks to visit family with just the little one without me. I usually have to be working anyways and it gives her a break from me. I usually use that time to stay up really late watching movies, going out playing pool with friends, etc.

[claphamsa]

my aunt does that too, goes away for a week.... just seems so wierd to me :P

[Mrs. Schmidty]

haha Well, I couldn't get more than a few days off and we also couldn't really afford for all 3 of us to go right now so he took our daughter to meet more of his family. We usually do enjoy a break here and there anyway makes the reunion that much more, er, uh, enjoyable. :D

[RendeR]

Far be it from me to suggest anyone needs a break from Schmidty ;)



*wink*

[Lathum]

Alright Schmidty's on vacation for 2 weeks and didn't show/tell me what to do - what do I need to get signed up? Lead me!! :)

do you have an account on Yahoo?

[Mrs. Schmidty]

do you have an account on Yahoo?
Yes.

[Lathum]

Yes.

ok, cool.

go here

Fantasy Football Leagues on Yahoo! Sports (http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/signup/)

and click on the BLUE join a league box ( the yellow one is a pay to play league).

once you are the click join a custom league

the league ID is 237601
password lynch


the rest is pretty self explanetory.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

Thanks Lathum! :)

Primitive Screwheads (from Army of Darkness) are ready to kick some ass! :D

[SnDvls]

I'm already signed up as the Voluntary DumpTrucks for lack of a better name

[Passacaglia]

Gah, sorry guys, the 26th won't work for me. I can just set it to auto-draft if you want -- let me know if you even need me to get an even number of people at this point.

[Autumn]

I'm fine with a date change or an autodraft, whatever works for people.

[Lathum]

I think it is to late to do a date change, I'll leave it up to Pass, I am sure we can find one more team

[Schmidty]

Damn. I tried just now, but I guess I was too late. I just got back from Michigan the day before yesterday, and have been recouping from the hectic but fun time I had.

Sorry if I held you guys up.

[Lathum]

you should be able to get in. if not pass can drop and you tame his spot

[Passacaglia]

I don't think I'm in.

[Passacaglia]

Yeah, just checked. I'm not in.

[Lathum]

draft tomorrow, dont forget

[Mrs. Schmidty]

gahhh! what time tomorrow? I get off work at 4:00 pst, if I remember correct that was early enough, right?

[RendeR]

5:30 your time Mrs S.

[Schmidty]

Ok, what am I supposed to do? I'm drafting the first little bit for my wife. Is there a chat room or something?

She has been here since 4:15, but wants my help. We'll be co-owning this I guess.

[Schmidty]

Oh, and I suck at this stuff.

[claphamsa]

go to the yahoo league
click on enter draft

[Lorena]

oh no, i totally forgot and it shows.. my team blows.

[SnDvls]

well I got lucky that I have the #1 pick as I had twin watcing duty and couldn't make the live draft.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

I'm excited about this, but admittedly I have no idea what I'm doing, so ya, Schmidty and I are going co-own. Hope no one minds! :)

[hoopsguy]

So that Brady injury isn't exactly helping my cause.

[Autumn]

Yikes, no. Well at least you're not the only one to get burned. There's someone in every league who just got kicked in the nuts.

Not to mention the Pats themselves. I was surprised they didn't cut Cassell, now he's leading the Pats? Yikes.

[Lorena]

Man, I'm terrible at this, I only got 24 points!! Ouch :(

[jeheinz72]

Bah, I could've really destroyed Lathum had I started Michael Turner instead of Portis.

[saldana]

Yikes, no. Well at least you're not the only one to get burned. There's someone in every league who just got kicked in the nuts.

Not to mention the Pats themselves. I was surprised they didn't cut Cassell, now he's leading the Pats? Yikes.

not just the people that own brady that took one in the stones...every owner of moss, welker, and maroney just got drilled too.

[hoopsguy]

So that Brady injury isn't exactly helping my cause.

But JT O'Sullivan is, as he is now 3-0 as the starting QB of our rag-tag bunch of misfits.

In other news, it cannot be a happy household with Lathum/Molly chalking up a combined 0-8 in our league.

[Lathum]

In other news, it cannot be a happy household with Lathum/Molly chalking up a combined 0-8 in our league.

due to technical diffuculties we got shut out of the draft, so we hold no ownership over our teams.

unless they win :D

[claphamsa]

what the hell is wrong with vernon davis? I hate him! (different league)

[Lathum]

I just want to point out I have no owenrship over my team that has both QB's out this week and all 3 wide receivers out with injuries.