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]

Originally Posted by claphamsa

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

and he pickes Favre in roudn 1

Funny

[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]

Originally Posted by 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?)

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

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by 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?)

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!

[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]

Originally Posted by Lathum

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by claphamsa

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

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

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