WW fantasy football ( Playoffs start this week)

[Lathum]

MollyMurphy and I were talking about fantasy football last night and she decided she wants to join a league this year. I thought it may be fun to try and get a league together of all WW players since we have a pretty tight knit community.

I also think this would be good for beginers since it would be free and very casual so if you ever wanted to do FF now is the time.

I've used Yahoo before with good results. We would do a live draft since that is half the fun on a date most convienent for everyone.

Once I know how many people we will have I can create a league, max is 20 if we even get close to that. I suggest signing up like you would a normal WW game.

[Lathum]

1. Lathum
2. MollyMurphy
3. Saldana
4. Path
5. AlanT
6. Chief Rum
7. Schmidty
8. Hoopsguy
9. Passacaglia
10. Oliegirl
11. Autumn
12. NTNDeacon

[path12]

I'd be up for that.

[Alan T]

Sure, I'll join in.

Vote Tomlinson

[Chief Rum]

I'm down for it.

Alan, that's a pretty wolfish move.

VOTE ALAN

[hoopsguy]

I'll play.

[Schmidty]

Count me in.

[Passacaglia]

If I can make the draft, I'll play.

[oliegirl]

I was thinking about this last night - I'm so in! If I can't make the draft, is there a way to do an automated draft list or something?

[Lathum]

I was thinking about this last night - I'm so in! If I can't make the draft, is there a way to do an automated draft list or something?

yeah, there will be an auto draft option but I hope we can find a good date for everyone.

[Lathum]

If I can make the draft, I'll play.

ok, I'll count you in for now

[ntndeacon]

put me in coach I'm ready to play Today

[Autumn]

I played FF on Yahoo last year, and it was fun, but it would be much more fun to play with people I know (kind of). I don't take it terribly seriously, so it'd be nice to join a fun league.

I'll try to make a draft day. I work at home on the computer, so it should be doable.

[Lathum]

OK, we are up to 12, does anyone have a preferance on draft days/ times?

I was thinking of a monday evening around 8:00 PM EST .

[Passacaglia]

OK, we are up to 12, does anyone have a preferance on draft days/ times?

I was thinking of a monday evening around 8:00 PM EST .

When would the night deadline be?

[Alan T]

OK, we are up to 12, does anyone have a preferance on draft days/ times?

I was thinking of a monday evening around 8:00 PM EST .

Any time after 8pm EST works for me for the most part.

[Lathum]

When would the night deadline be?

Not sure what you mean?

the draft would be a live draft ant take about 1.5- 2 hours.

[Passacaglia]

It was just a WW joke.

[oliegirl]

8 pm should work for me, do we have an idea of which Monday it's going to be? I can't make this coming Monday b/c I'll be driving home from the beach...but as far as I know any other Monday coming up is good.

[Autumn]

That sounds like a relatively good time for me. Close to the kids' bedtimes, but there's no telling ahead of time how those will go.

[Lathum]

8 pm should work for me, do we have an idea of which Monday it's going to be? I can't make this coming Monday b/c I'll be driving home from the beach...but as far as I know any other Monday coming up is good.

not until late august.

[hoopsguy]

I'm out if the Monday is Labor Day, as I have a vacation wrapped around that date. But other than that, a Monday night works for me.

[Lathum]

I'm out if the Monday is Labor Day, as I have a vacation wrapped around that date. But other than that, a Monday night works for me.

it won't be labor day

[path12]

OK, we are up to 12, does anyone have a preferance on draft days/ times?

I was thinking of a monday evening around 8:00 PM EST .

As the token west coast guy I have to say that 9 Eastern would be much much easier for me.

[Chief Rum]

Monday's are usually bad for me because that's one of my two-job days. But if we set it now (like, by this weekend at latest), and it's not next Monday or the Monday after that, I should be able to ask for it off and get it. I'm already locked in to that schedule, though, through August 13.

[Lathum]

it will be after the 13th, Is 9:00 ok for the esat coasters?

[ntndeacon]

OK, we are up to 12, does anyone have a preferance on draft days/ times?

I was thinking of a monday evening around 8:00 PM EST .

Sounds ok. I assume the first week of the season is the Labor day weekend.

[ntndeacon]

9 Eastern is fine with me

[Chief Rum]

it will be after the 13th, Is 9:00 ok for the esat coasters?

I can't speak for other West Coasters, but I can do 5 p.m. out here. I should be able to get home in time. If it helps with the East Coasters, I mean.

[Lathum]

OK< draft is set for Monday the 27th at 8:15PM EST. I tried to get something a little later but it would have been 9:30 which may be a little late for the east coasters.

I for some reason you can't make the draft yoiu can set up a preference list and the computer will auto draft so you can still play.

Sign up at Yahoo. You will need the League ID number which is 313136 and the password is lynch. Settings are below.


Settings
Setting Value
League ID#: 313136
League Name: Werewolf Fantasy Football
Password: lynch
Draft Type: Live Draft
Draft Time: Mon Aug 27 8:15pm EDT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Max Teams: 12
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: November 16, 2007
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 2 days
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Playoffs: Week 14, 15 and 16 (6 teams)
Roster Positions: QB, QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Stat Categories: Passing Yards (25 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (4)
Interceptions (-1)
Rushing Yards (10 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (10 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)
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

[Lathum]

If you have already signed up in the Yahoo forum can you post your team name?

[Alan T]

I am the Villagers

[Autumn]

I'm the Vermont Snow Drifts. Sorry I didn't think of a clever Werewolf reference :-)

[hoopsguy]

Villager Every Time

[ntndeacon]

We are the Lycanthropes

[hoopsguy]

Only six teams signed up so far - hoping to see a bunch more, based on the response in the thread.

[path12]

The Tiny Bodyguards are signed up.

[saldana]

the dead villagers are in

[Lathum]

I'll pm those who haven't signed up yet.

[oliegirl]

The Jaw Hop Dawgs are in! :)

[Lathum]

don't forget the draft is monday

[DaddyTorgo]

so are there still available teams?

[DaddyTorgo]

daddy-friggin-torgo is in

[Passacaglia]

"Vinegar Checking In" has joined the league!

[path12]

Turns out I'll miss the draft after all, but I put in my rankings so it should be fine.

[Lathum]

Turns out I'll miss the draft after all, but I put in my rankings so it should be fine.

thats to bad but glad to have you along anyway

[DaddyTorgo]

bump. reminder that the draft is 8:15pm EST 2NIGHT

[Passacaglia]

Making my list now. Is the draft order known?

[Lathum]

Making my list now. Is the draft order known?

not yet, 30 minutes prior.

will you be there?

[Passacaglia]

Most likely not. I might be able to pop my head in every so often, but I wouldn't count on it.

[Lathum]

bah

[Passacaglia]

If I'm there at the beginning, how easy is it to switch me to autopilot if I drop off?

[Lathum]

easy, there is a box you can check or if you miss 2 picks in a row it goes to auto pilot

[Passacaglia]

cool, thanks

[hoopsguy]

Time to get the poll up with rosters so people can pick the "drafting champ".

[Passacaglia]

What a weird end -- i went to the window, and it was just done -- i didn't even get to say bye, or hear all the congratulations for my Brandon Stokley pick!

[Chief Rum]

Congratulations on your Brandon Stokley pick!

[Lathum]

should I change the settings to 1 starting QB per week?

[Chief Rum]

should I change the settings to 1 starting QB per week?

after I drafted a third QB instead of a useful skill player? Heck no! :D

[Chief Rum]

And, BTW, it's a doable fantasy option that makes things (nicely) tougher. I was just joking in the draft thread wondering why we had two QB spots.

I DO wish I didn't get screwed out of computer access the first four picks, though. Ugh.

[saldana]

should I change the settings to 1 starting QB per week?

i say yes, but if everyone else says to leave it since we already drafted, i will live with it.

[saldana]

And, BTW, it's a doable fantasy option that makes things (nicely) tougher. I was just joking in the draft thread wondering why we had two QB spots.

I DO wish I didn't get screwed out of computer access the first four picks, though. Ugh.

i disagree...i think it makes it un-doable...it pretty much guarantees that the team without 2 viable starters during a given week is going to lose.

[Chief Rum]

i disagree...i think it makes it un-doable...it pretty much guarantees that the team without 2 viable starters during a given week is going to lose.

Puts a premium on making the right choices then. ;)

You can always pick backups in expected blowouts if you're a desperate. Or you can go get Joey Harrington. If you're really desperate.

[Chief Rum]

Honestly, I can swing either way. I am fine with the three guys I got, but if people wanted to drop a QB starting spot for me, that's good, too. I probably drop one then for a skill player or a backup DEF.

[saldana]

for instance...in week 8, i am currently matched up with Kitna against Peyton and Delhomme....i am already down about 15 points in that game before the season even starts

[saldana]

Puts a premium on making the right choices then. ;)

You can always pick backups in expected blowouts if you're a desperate. Or you can go get Joey Harrington. If you're really desperate.

and how exactly is that fun?

[saldana]

vote 1 starting qb

[Chief Rum]

and how exactly is that fun?

Ok, I admit it would be more fun seeing others have to do it.

[Alan T]

I don't care enough either way to argue about it. I drafted with the idea of having to play 2 starting QBs, and that did affect my decisions on drafting. So my preference is to keep it as is but I'm just doing this league for fun, nothing worth getting all upset over :)

[ntndeacon]

I am all for the getting of Harrington by someone. he probably could be had for a small price.

*puts on haggling hat*

[Passacaglia]

I don't care enough either way to argue about it. I drafted with the idea of having to play 2 starting QBs, and that did affect my decisions on drafting. So my preference is to keep it as is but I'm just doing this league for fun, nothing worth getting all upset over :)

+1

I mean, if we drafted with the assumption there would be 2 QBs, then there should be 2 QBs.

[DaddyTorgo]

+1

I mean, if we drafted with the assumption there would be 2 QBs, then there should be 2 QBs.

this is where i'm at now.

I spent my 2/3 picks on QB's, and if we only had one I would have spent like my 3/9 or 3/10 or something. so I would have had a drastically different looking team

[hoopsguy]

Add me to the list that drafted with the idea that we would be starting two. Based on where they went in the draft order most of the others did as well.

In terms of being caught some week with bad matchups well that is going to happen all of the time in fantasy football at some position or another. Just depends on where you prioritize your picks, injuries, and who has major movement from their "expected" performance.

[Autumn]

Yeah, I wouldn't have minded doing one starting QB, but now that I drafted thinking we had two, I'd rather not change. I certainly would have picked differently in that case.

[path12]

Nobody talking trash about their team? C'mon, people.

I'm not particularly happy with my QB situation but decided to focus on RB's and WR's before then, so for the most part the Tiny Bodyguards are pleased. Wish I knew what my draft position was though.

[Alan T]

I did the exact opposite and focused on RB/QB/Defense and my WRs are probably the worst in the league :)

[path12]

I did the exact opposite and focused on RB/QB/Defense and my WRs are probably the worst in the league :)

Which team are you? Maybe we can swap one of my WR's for a decent backup QB.....

[Alan T]

Which team are you? Maybe we can swap one of my WR's for a decent backup QB.....


I am the Villagers, but I'm not really interested in trading away a QB just yet I don't think. My gamble was that I would rather have a solid 3 QBs than a slightly better mediocre WR available at the time.. I hope it pays off!

[DaddyTorgo]

I am the Villagers, but I'm not really interested in trading away a QB just yet I don't think. My gamble was that I would rather have a solid 3 QBs than a slightly better mediocre WR available at the time.. I hope it pays off!

i've got some quality WR's for offer ya know...

[path12]

i've got some quality WR's for offer ya know...

Hey hey hey -- I offered first. :p

[Lathum]

OK, the playoffs are starting.

Saldana ( the dead villagers) and Passacaglia ( Vinager Checking In) have byes.

MollyMurphy ( Molly's Murphys) plays ChiefRum ( WolfBlasters) and Lathum ( Lathums Brew Crew) plays alanT ( The Villagers).

Thanks to everyone else for playing. It was nice that everyone stayed active and kept it light. I hope you are all back next year.

[path12]

Oops. I forgot all about this. I wonder if I won a game......?