The Ladder 2012 Pre-season - Due Friday 2/10 at 11 p.m. EST

Kodos · 01-10-2012, 11:39 PM

We're on to the Players Leaving Stage. Check out who is leaving, and see if you can make them change their mind.

cartman · 01-11-2012, 08:01 AM

Is there a way for you to see if any of my players are leaving? I doubt any of them are, and there is probably only one player I'd be interested in trying to stay.

Kodos · 01-11-2012, 09:51 AM

Yeah, I can check that at home. I almost posted a list last night, but it was getting late, so I bagged it. Do you have a stud RB? I think he was heading to the draft.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2012, 10:55 AM

I doubt anyone is from my team...but I will login and check tonight...

Kodos · 01-11-2012, 03:45 PM

One of my QBs is trying to transfer to your team (UB is Buffalo, right?). He sucks, so I'm thinking of letting him go without a fight.

MacroGuru · 01-11-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

One of my QBs is trying to transfer to your team (UB is Buffalo, right?). He sucks, so I'm thinking of letting him go without a fight.

Sweet! Yeah...well, looking at all my seniors leaving...I don't think my team will be much better.

cartman · 01-11-2012, 10:03 PM

I did have a really good RB that was in the running for kick returner of the year. But I do have that nice 4* RB coming in via recruiting.

Kodos · 01-11-2012, 10:50 PM

Stupid servers have been down for the last hour. I'll try again tomorrow I guess.

gstelmack · 01-12-2012, 07:07 AM

My Junior 92 OVR HB / kick returner / punt returner Dan Frye has decided to head to the NFL, and no talking him out of it. Luckily his backup ran for 193 in the bowl game, I'm just a bit worried about my return game. Maybe that 4-* WR will accept his scholarship and fill the role...

gstelmack · 01-12-2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

I did have a really good RB that was in the running for kick returner of the year. But I do have that nice 4* RB coming in via recruiting.

Gonzales, 84 OVR, was the RB who wants to enter the NFL.

Kodos · 01-12-2012, 07:23 AM

Luckily, my RB listened to reason and decided to stay.

cartman · 01-12-2012, 07:58 AM

Thanks for the update. I'm going to let him pursue his pro dreams. So consider me as 'set to advance'.

Kodos · 01-12-2012, 09:19 AM

Are you sure? I'd hate to have you lose a good player.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-12-2012, 04:12 PM

What is deadline? Not sure I can check on my guys until tomorrow morning. Depends upon how a few things go tonight. My QB is the only one I really want to try to convince (not that I suspect I'll be successful.)

Kodos · 01-12-2012, 04:35 PM

How about tomorrow night at 11?

Eaglesfan27 · 01-12-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

How about tomorrow night at 11?

Works for me. I'll do it tomorrow morning before work if I don't get it done tonight.

cartman · 01-13-2012, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

Are you sure? I'd hate to have you lose a good player.

Well, if you can, try to get him to stay. I forget exactly the process for doing so.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-13-2012, 07:08 AM

I'm shocked but my star QB and my DE both changed their mind and are coming back to help us compete next year. Lots of talent graduating though.

Kodos · 01-13-2012, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Well, if you can, try to get him to stay. I forget exactly the process for doing so.

Okay, I'll see if I can do anything.

Kodos · 01-13-2012, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Well, if you can, try to get him to stay. I forget exactly the process for doing so.

It wouldn't let me do anything. I thought of removing you as an owner, then taking over and trying to persuade him, but I was worried about either of us losing our promises, coach prestige, etc. So I set you to autopilot, and hopefully the computer will try to persuade him for you.

cartman · 01-14-2012, 01:14 AM

No worries. I'm pretty happy with the talent upgrades I have coming in from recruiting. Maybe I can get a couple of more in the late recruiting stages. Thanks for checking!

Kodos · 01-14-2012, 01:02 PM

We're on to the Transfer Requests stage.

Nobody wants to come to IU, so I'm all set.

Please post here when you're done, so I'll know if we can advance.

MacroGuru · 01-14-2012, 02:53 PM

Done....getting a 75 ovr RS Soph RB from Louisville

TRO · 01-14-2012, 05:54 PM

Done.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-14-2012, 10:11 PM

No one wants to come to USC as a transfer. We are done.

cartman · 01-15-2012, 02:41 PM

From the sound of it, no one wants to come to our schools. Go ahead and mark me done.

Looks like I'll be home Tuesday night, so the next sim shouldn't be an issue.

gstelmack · 01-15-2012, 09:35 PM

USF has no one coming, so I'm done. Cartman and Kodos were the only two not marked ready to advance, so based on Cartman's post I think we're ready to move on.

Kodos · 01-15-2012, 10:13 PM

We're on the recruiting.

Kodos · 01-17-2012, 11:13 PM

I'm going to extend the deadline to make sure Cartman gets a chance to get his recruiting in. It looks like EF27 is done, but I'm not positive, because his light isn't green.

By the way, EA has finally redone the site. You guys should check it out.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-17-2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

I'm going to extend the deadline to make sure Cartman gets a chance to get his recruiting in. It looks like EF27 is done, but I'm not positive, because his light isn't green.

By the way, EA has finally redone the site. You guys should check it out.

Actually, I am not done. Got home very late tonight. I will do it tomorrow morning.

gstelmack · 01-18-2012, 07:30 AM

It's a good start on the site, although the ready lights are wrong in the owner list, and it still doesn't seem to actually want to load all the correct team logos right away. Does anyone know if it still bleeps out every other word in storybuilder, making it a useless tool?

cartman · 01-18-2012, 04:01 PM

Thanks, Kodos. I'm about to head back home here in a bit, and should be back around 9pm. I'll get set before 11pm tonight.

Kodos · 01-19-2012, 07:36 AM

Sorry, looks like you can't advance in the offseason from the web. I will move us ahead tonight when I am at home.

Kodos · 01-19-2012, 09:03 PM

We're on to Week 2!

gstelmack · 01-20-2012, 10:41 AM

Nice to fill out some key positions, including stealing a soft-commit from Clemson: a 3-* CB who soft-committed without a scholarship offer, so he finally took my offer.

Unfortunately USC is ahead of me on the 4-* TE, but I still have high hopes for the 4-* WR.

Kodos · 01-22-2012, 01:33 PM

We're on to Week 3.

gstelmack · 01-23-2012, 08:31 AM

Landed a pair of 3-* QBs: the pocket passer I started out wanting, but abandoned when he soft-committed elsewhere, and the balanced guy I went to as a backup. Might get to redshirt them both and see who turns out better next year.

Still waiting on some other key guys...

MacroGuru · 01-23-2012, 09:00 AM

I picked up a 1* OLB and a 3* QB, that is 3 3* QB's but one of them is an athlete and may see play elsewhere.

I am now trying to pick up some 2 and 3* OL/DL oh, and a punter...I need a punter..

Kodos · 01-25-2012, 08:40 PM

Reminder: The deadline for recruiting week 3 is 11 EST tonight.

Kodos · 01-25-2012, 10:48 PM

On to Week 4.

TRO · 01-25-2012, 11:45 PM

I'm out of scholarships, I'm good to go.

gstelmack · 01-26-2012, 07:05 AM

The 4-* WR finally signed with us, and as expected the 4-* ATH signed with Rice. We're mostly trying to fill out the roster now, although I'd still like to pick up a FS, FB, and DE these last 2 weeks.

Kodos · 01-26-2012, 07:35 AM

No luck getting a punter to come to Indiana. Despite the fact it would be instant playing time.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-26-2012, 08:16 AM

Oops. Have a stomach bug (really nasty) and forgot about doing my recruiting. Will do this week as soon as I get home from doctor.

gstelmack · 01-26-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Oops. Have a stomach bug (really nasty) and forgot about doing my recruiting. Will do this week as soon as I get home from doctor.

That's okay, no hurry. I mean it's fine if you don't get any recruiting in at all tonight. I'll take good care of the 4-* TE for you

Eaglesfan27 · 01-26-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

That's okay, no hurry. I mean it's fine if you don't get any recruiting in at all tonight. I'll take good care of the 4-* TE for you

Lol....

I might not get it done. My doc just sent me to ER to rule out appendicitis.

cartman · 01-26-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gstelmack

The 4-* WR finally signed with us, and as expected the 4-* ATH signed with Rice. We're mostly trying to fill out the roster now, although I'd still like to pick up a FS, FB, and DE these last 2 weeks.

WOOHOO

That's two 4* guys this season!

Eaglesfan27 · 01-27-2012, 05:05 PM

My recruiting is done and I am feeling a bit better.

Kodos · 01-27-2012, 09:40 PM

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Looks like we are about ready to advance again.

cartman · 01-28-2012, 07:02 PM

I'm in the running to get a 5* guy at WR. Man, if I land him, my offense is going to be pretty damn good next season.

01-11-2012, 08:01 AM	#2
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Is there a way for you to see if any of my players are leaving? I doubt any of them are, and there is probably only one player I'd be interested in trying to stay. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-11-2012, 09:51 AM	#3
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Yeah, I can check that at home. I almost posted a list last night, but it was getting late, so I bagged it. Do you have a stud RB? I think he was heading to the draft. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-11-2012, 10:55 AM	#4
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	I doubt anyone is from my team...but I will login and check tonight... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-11-2012, 03:45 PM	#5
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	One of my QBs is trying to transfer to your team (UB is Buffalo, right?). He sucks, so I'm thinking of letting him go without a fight. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-11-2012, 10:03 PM	#7
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I did have a really good RB that was in the running for kick returner of the year. But I do have that nice 4* RB coming in via recruiting. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-11-2012, 10:50 PM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Stupid servers have been down for the last hour. I'll try again tomorrow I guess. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-12-2012, 07:07 AM	#9
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	My Junior 92 OVR HB / kick returner / punt returner Dan Frye has decided to head to the NFL, and no talking him out of it. Luckily his backup ran for 193 in the bowl game, I'm just a bit worried about my return game. Maybe that 4-* WR will accept his scholarship and fill the role... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-12-2012, 07:23 AM	#11
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Luckily, my RB listened to reason and decided to stay. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-12-2012, 07:58 AM	#12
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Thanks for the update. I'm going to let him pursue his pro dreams. So consider me as 'set to advance'. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-12-2012, 09:19 AM	#13
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Are you sure? I'd hate to have you lose a good player. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-12-2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	What is deadline? Not sure I can check on my guys until tomorrow morning. Depends upon how a few things go tonight. My QB is the only one I really want to try to convince (not that I suspect I'll be successful.) __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-12-2012, 04:35 PM	#15
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	How about tomorrow night at 11? __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-13-2012, 07:08 AM	#18
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm shocked but my star QB and my DE both changed their mind and are coming back to help us compete next year. Lots of talent graduating though. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-14-2012, 01:14 AM	#21
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	No worries. I'm pretty happy with the talent upgrades I have coming in from recruiting. Maybe I can get a couple of more in the late recruiting stages. Thanks for checking! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-14-2012, 01:02 PM	#22
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Transfer requests - Due Monday 1/16 at 11 p.m. We're on to the Transfer Requests stage. Nobody wants to come to IU, so I'm all set. Please post here when you're done, so I'll know if we can advance. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-14-2012, 02:53 PM	#23
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Done....getting a 75 ovr RS Soph RB from Louisville __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future" Last edited by MacroGuru : 01-14-2012 at 02:54 PM.

01-14-2012, 05:54 PM	#24
TRO College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisburg, KS	Done. __________________ TRA, the Royal Ape

01-14-2012, 10:11 PM	#25
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	No one wants to come to USC as a transfer. We are done. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-15-2012, 02:41 PM	#26
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	From the sound of it, no one wants to come to our schools. Go ahead and mark me done. Looks like I'll be home Tuesday night, so the next sim shouldn't be an issue. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-15-2012, 09:35 PM	#27
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	USF has no one coming, so I'm done. Cartman and Kodos were the only two not marked ready to advance, so based on Cartman's post I think we're ready to move on. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-15-2012, 10:13 PM	#28
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Offseason recruiting Week 1 - Due Tuesday 1/17 at 11 p.m. We're on the recruiting. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-17-2012, 11:13 PM	#29
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'm going to extend the deadline to make sure Cartman gets a chance to get his recruiting in. It looks like EF27 is done, but I'm not positive, because his light isn't green. By the way, EA has finally redone the site. You guys should check it out. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties. Last edited by Kodos : 01-17-2012 at 11:13 PM.

01-18-2012, 07:30 AM	#31
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	It's a good start on the site, although the ready lights are wrong in the owner list, and it still doesn't seem to actually want to load all the correct team logos right away. Does anyone know if it still bleeps out every other word in storybuilder, making it a useless tool? __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-18-2012, 04:01 PM	#32
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Thanks, Kodos. I'm about to head back home here in a bit, and should be back around 9pm. I'll get set before 11pm tonight. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-19-2012, 07:36 AM	#33
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Sorry, looks like you can't advance in the offseason from the web. I will move us ahead tonight when I am at home. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-19-2012, 09:03 PM	#34
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Offseason recruiting Week 2 - Due Tuesday 1/22 at 11 p.m. We're on to Week 2! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-20-2012, 10:41 AM	#35
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Nice to fill out some key positions, including stealing a soft-commit from Clemson: a 3-* CB who soft-committed without a scholarship offer, so he finally took my offer. Unfortunately USC is ahead of me on the 4-* TE, but I still have high hopes for the 4-* WR. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-22-2012, 01:33 PM	#36
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Offseason recruiting Week 3 - Due Wednesday 1/25 at 11 p.m. We're on to Week 3. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-23-2012, 08:31 AM	#37
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Landed a pair of 3-* QBs: the pocket passer I started out wanting, but abandoned when he soft-committed elsewhere, and the balanced guy I went to as a backup. Might get to redshirt them both and see who turns out better next year. Still waiting on some other key guys... __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-23-2012, 09:00 AM	#38
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	I picked up a 1* OLB and a 3* QB, that is 3 3* QB's but one of them is an athlete and may see play elsewhere. I am now trying to pick up some 2 and 3* OL/DL oh, and a punter...I need a punter.. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-25-2012, 08:40 PM	#39
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Reminder: The deadline for recruiting week 3 is 11 EST tonight. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-25-2012, 10:48 PM	#40
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Offseason recruiting Week 4 - Due Saturday 1/28 at 11 p.m. On to Week 4. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-25-2012, 11:45 PM	#41
TRO College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisburg, KS	I'm out of scholarships, I'm good to go. __________________ TRA, the Royal Ape

01-26-2012, 07:05 AM	#42
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	The 4-* WR finally signed with us, and as expected the 4-* ATH signed with Rice. We're mostly trying to fill out the roster now, although I'd still like to pick up a FS, FB, and DE these last 2 weeks. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-26-2012, 07:35 AM	#43
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	No luck getting a punter to come to Indiana. Despite the fact it would be instant playing time. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.