All Around Sports Team Draft (Picks Thread)

[jbergey22]

Just to clarify Larry.

The football players are playing both ways I understand but lets I say I want to use Deion Sanders at CB/WR can he also be my kick/punt returner?

[larrymcg421]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Just to clarify Larry.

The football players are playing both ways I understand but lets I say I want to use Deion Sanders at CB/WR can he also be my kick/punt returner?

Nope. The Special Teams categories were included so all 13 of your picks would have a position.

[hahnkim]

3.4 Bob Gibson, Los Angeles Lettermen, Baseball, Retired

Hall of Fame pitcher, one of the best at that position ever. He went to Creighton on a basketball scholarship and went on to play for the Harlem Globetrotters, earning the nickname "Bullet" for his thunderous dunks. Hank Aaron once said about him, "'Don't dig in against Bob Gibson, he'll knock you down. He'd knock down his own grandmother if she dared to challenge him. Don't stare at him, don't smile at him, don't talk to him. He doesn't like it. If you happen to hit a home run, don't run too slow, don't run too fast. If you happen to want to celebrate, get in the tunnel first. And if he hits you, don't charge the mound, because he's a Gold Glove boxer.'" This is the kind of guy I want anchoring my pitching staff!!!

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Nope. The Special Teams categories were included so all 13 of your picks would have a position.

Thanks

Originally Posted by hahnkim

3.4 Bob Gibson, Los Angeles Lettermen, Baseball, Retired

Hall of Fame pitcher, one of the best at that position ever. He went to Creighton on a basketball scholarship and went on to play for the Harlem Globetrotters, earning the nickname "Bullet" for his thunderous dunks. Hank Aaron once said about him, "'Don't dig in against Bob Gibson, he'll knock you down. He'd knock down his own grandmother if she dared to challenge him. Don't stare at him, don't smile at him, don't talk to him. He doesn't like it. If you happen to hit a home run, don't run too slow, don't run too fast. If you happen to want to celebrate, get in the tunnel first. And if he hits you, don't charge the mound, because he's a Gold Glove boxer.'" This is the kind of guy I want anchoring my pitching staff!!!

Fantastic pick!

[digamma]

3.5 Dwight Howard, West Hollywood Stars, Basketball. Another current player. We need a big man, and Howard is about the most athletic around. He's going to block like 18 field goals and probably lead the league in headers.

[Radii]

bob gibson was my next pick, doh!

[Radii]

3.6 Charlie Ward, Wake Forest Cougars, Football, Retired

Heisman winning QB, 11 year career as a point guard in the NBA, and he was drafted as a pitcher by Milwaukee in 1993 and the Yankees in 1994. I'd say more but I'm too annoyed that I didn't land Bob Gibson

[larrymcg421]

Ward and Moss are guys I'm really surprised lasted this long.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Ward and Moss are guys I'm really surprised lasted this long.

I assume if you get Moss in his prime you get his attitude in his prime as well

[NorvTurnerOverdrive]

3.7 Kobe Bryant, basketball, modern

flipped a coin. kobe won.

[larrymcg421]

Good movement after the delay. I'll be back on around 11AM.

[ColtCrazy]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

However, something you might want to consider, in the interest of fairness:

All four of your starters will be in the regular rotation. You can't slot someone as Pitcher and then say he'll never pitch because your 1B is in the rotation instead.

Likewise, all of your position players will be regular starters. If you want your strong hitting pitcher to always be in the lineup, that's fine, but he can't always be the SS, because then your real SS wouldn't be a regular starter. So if you plan to use this strategy, you'll want to make the case (to the voters) that your pitcher is subbing at multple positions throughout the "season".

Oh, that's good to know for people that were other positions, but also had the ability to hit.

It looks like I still have a way to go till my next pick. I'll check again after work (about 4:30-5 pm).

And I love the Charlie Ward pick...was hoping he'd slip.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Subby

With the last pick of the second round of ASS TED, the Overwrought Message Board Enthusiasts select the fastest man in the history of the world:

Usain Bolt, Active, Other

ARGH!

I was SURE he'd be around for my 3rd round pick. I almost went with him at 2.1, but didn't want to go Other in my first two picks.

[NorvTurnerOverdrive]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

However, something you might want to consider, in the interest of fairness:

All four of your starters will be in the regular rotation. You can't slot someone as Pitcher and then say he'll never pitch because your 1B is in the rotation instead.

Likewise, all of your position players will be regular starters. If you want your strong hitting pitcher to always be in the lineup, that's fine, but he can't always be the SS, because then your real SS wouldn't be a regular starter. So if you plan to use this strategy, you'll want to make the case (to the voters) that your pitcher is subbing at multple positions throughout the "season".

i just woke up so maybe i'm not processing this but...

most teams (i think) are going to end up with 1 maybe 2 guys that are legitimate pitchers the rest are going to be guys with the best arms. so your staff looks like:

P
P/3b
P/RF
P/LF
CL/SS

so your staff would rotate in the field. right? or no?

[Danny]

Julius peppers is my pick also a very good basketball player and big athletic freak

[digamma]

What is the rule on changing a player's stated sport affiliation after the pick?

[Danny]

I am talking peppers with football

[larrymcg421]

Originally Posted by NorvTurnerOverdrive

i just woke up so maybe i'm not processing this but...

most teams (i think) are going to end up with 1 maybe 2 guys that are legitimate pitchers the rest are going to be guys with the best arms. so your staff looks like:

P
P/3b
P/RF
P/LF
CL/SS

so your staff would rotate in the field. right? or no?

You can say that Pitcher A is going to hit in all games, and that he will play 3b, 2b, and SS during the games he is hitting.

But you still have to slot someone at 3B, 2B, and SS and they will be the regular starters at those positions.

[larrymcg421]

Originally Posted by digamma

What is the rule on changing a player's stated sport affiliation after the pick?

I have no rule against it, so I'll allow it.

[larrymcg421]

From his list, Karlifornia (New Orleans Oilbirds) selects:

3.9 Allen Iverson, basketball, Modern

[Subby]

Iverson is a great pick.

[QuikSand]

Originally Posted by Subby

Iverson is a great pick.

Agreed, particularly if he is allowed to count as a "current."

[wade moore]

3.10 Rickey Henderson, Baseball, Retired

One of the fastest and most durable players to play the game. He should translate well and has experience as a superstar RB in HS.


4.1 Terrell Owens, Football, Active

Was a bit jealous at Subby grabbing Moss and Bolt, but I take TO here for similar reasons to Moss. Not only is he fast, but he's big. He played Basketball in College and should be able to excel at all of the sports.

[wade moore]

I assume Karli is still on list, so I won't PM him?

[larrymcg421]

Karlifornia selects:

4.2 Tom Glavine, baseball, retired

[larrymcg421]

PM'd Danny.

[Danny]

4.3 rafer johnson, other retired

ohnson won the silver medal, despite an injured knee, in the 1956 Olympic decathlon. Four years later, he won the the gold medal in Rome, in a thrilling finish against his friend and training partner C.K. Yang. Back in 1960, the Olympic gold in the decathlon really meant you were the world's greatest athlete. And Yang, a former world record holder, was incredibly tough competition.

But we need more to bolster Rafer's case for this list. He ran for nine yards a carry in high school, which earned him a football scholarship offer from UCLA. This he turned down, because his eyes were already on the decathlon, in which he set a world record as a college freshman.

While a prep, he also excelled in basketball, and even though his eyes were clearly on the track and field prize, he did play hoops for UCLA -- under John Wooden.

[Danny]

4.3 rafer johnson, other retired

ohnson won the silver medal, despite an injured knee, in the 1956 Olympic decathlon. Four years later, he won the the gold medal in Rome, in a thrilling finish against his friend and training partner C.K. Yang. Back in 1960, the Olympic gold in the decathlon really meant you were the world's greatest athlete. And Yang, a former world record holder, was incredibly tough competition.

But we need more to bolster Rafer's case for this list. He ran for nine yards a carry in high school, which earned him a football scholarship offer from UCLA. This he turned down, because his eyes were already on the decathlon, in which he set a world record as a college freshman.

While a prep, he also excelled in basketball, and even though his eyes were clearly on the track and field prize, he did play hoops for UCLA -- under John Wooden.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

From his list, Karlifornia (New Orleans Oilbirds) selects:

3.9 Allen Iverson, basketball, Modern

Very good pick. He was an all state QB IIRC. So he could either run the option or be a good tailback.

[larrymcg421]

From his list, NorvTurnerOverdrive (Huevos Rancheros) selects:

4.4 Ty Cobb Baseball, Retired

[Radii]

My Heisman winning QB needs someone to throw to.

4.5 Jerry Rice, Football, Retired

[digamma]

4.6 Herschel Walker, West Hollywood Stars, Football, Retired. Just watch any Youtube clip of Herschel running in the early 80s either for the University of Satan or the New Jersey Generals. Tell me that doesn't translate.

[larrymcg421]

Nehemiah would have to count as Football.

If this affects your pick, I'll let you change it.

[digamma]

Thank you. I will edit.

[larrymcg421]

For clarification on that rule:

If an athlete played in the regular season or postseason of college or pro level Football, Soccer, Basketball, or Baseball, then he cannot be selected as an "Other".

[hahnkim]

4.7 Dwyane Wade, Los Angeles Lettermen, Basketball, Active

One of the 3 best players in the NBA, Dwyane is one of the very best athletes in the NBA. He is amazing with the ball in his hands, a natural born ball carrier. He is 6'4" and 212lbs of pure fast-twitch muscle. He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school, and no one can question his explosive athleticism.

[jbergey22]

4.8 Joe Montana, Canton Raiders, Football, Retired

Hall of Fame and Multi Super Bowl winning quarterback. Was recruited to play basketball at North Carolina State and was an all state basketball player. He also played baseball in which reports say he also was a fine baseball player as well.

[larrymcg421]

From his list, ColtCrazy selects:

4.9 Vince Lombardi, The Jacks, Coach, Retired

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

From his list, ColtCrazy selects:

4.9 Vince Lombardi, The Jacks, Coach, Retired

Just to clarify.

ColtCrazy will have to slate Lombardi into a position on all of these teams, correct? He's essentially an "other"?

[Subby]

Originally Posted by wade moore

Just to clarify.

ColtCrazy will have to slate Lombardi into a position on all of these teams, correct? He's essentially an "other"?

We get a coach too, according to the rules.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Subby

We get a coach too, according to the rules.

Sorry.

They apparently didn't teach reading comprehension in school.

[Subby]

4.10 Randy Johnson, Overwrought Message Board Enthusiasts, Retired, Baseball

Big Unit is one of the greatest starting pitchers in league history plus he's tall. His elbows are ridiculously sharp and he's probably a dirty player when given the chance.

Triple word score!

[Subby]

5.1 C.C. Sabathia, Overwrought Message Board Enthusiasts, Active, Baseball

C.C. is 6'7" 290. The Cy Young award winner received several scholarship offers to play Tight End in college, including big time programs like USC. C.C. also lettered in basketball in high school.

Freakishly athletic O.M.B.E. #5.

[larrymcg421]

ColtCrazy did send in a list, but all of the players on it have now been picked.

[jbergey22]

I guess you went away from the speed philosophy

[ColtCrazy]

Okay, give me a sec to review picks and I'll select.

[ColtCrazy]

5.2 The Jacks, Anthony Munoz, retired, football

[Subby]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

I guess you went away from the speed philosophy

CC is fast for a 300 lb 6'7 guy

[Subby]

Did I say fast? I mean fat.

[jbergey22]

5.3 Brian Jordan, Canton Raiders, Baseball, Retired

All star outfielder and likely would have been an all pro safety had he stuck with the NFL. Pairing him up with Deion Sanders again gives me a secondary that even Peyton Manning might have problems with.