Also a few more things:
First thing, an additional reason for the extra players:
RB: as more and more teams have switched to RB by committee, starting two running backs is more inline with the nature of the NFL and balances out RB scoring a little bit better.
WR: since we don't carry a tight end on our team, just opening it up to a third receiver is once again more in line with the NFL and allowing full scoring potential.
Secondly:
This doesn't take place until the 2010 draft. Sanjay,if you could privately send me an email on how this effects the moves you made I would be open to discussion. If you want to make it the group it's fine too.
Thirdly:
I just want to point out this "Sunil and Neil's League" comments is misguided (and I'm not referring to Sanjay's email here, just some behind the back commentators). I know some of you want to portray our decision as a loss of opinion, and no matter time how many times and how many ways we've said otherwise you still hold on to this belief. I understand it's easier to approach this situation this way. It's easier to pout and spew angry little barbs anonomously than have a civilized conversation. Well a loss of voting is not the same as a loss of opinion. No one has been told not to say what's on their mind. No one has been told that their opinions don't matter. The only thing we did was take away the fact that voting on every issue will no longer be allowed. If you have concerns or opinions we are more then open to hear it. And while you're at it, say it to our face or at least sign the comments on the blog. Grow a pair and deal with us as opposed to this underhanded and immature behavior that we're going to do everything secretively. I don't even understand the secretive nature of it. So if people want to continue this behavior, really we can't do anything to stop it. I guess I just wish someone would explain to me the underhanded behavior of it.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Upcoming League Changes - Updated 9/18/08
beginning with the 2010 draft:
We will be carrying 3 RB, starting 2 and 5 R, starting 3. The new salary cap will $240, protection cap $120.
beginning with the 2011 season:
If you franchise a player or win a bid on a franchise player, you lose your next first round pick. It is forfeited, not awarded to the previous owner.
Thanks,
Commissioner's Office
We will be carrying 3 RB, starting 2 and 5 R, starting 3. The new salary cap will $240, protection cap $120.
beginning with the 2011 season:
If you franchise a player or win a bid on a franchise player, you lose your next first round pick. It is forfeited, not awarded to the previous owner.
Thanks,
Commissioner's Office
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Draft Reminder #2
2nd and Final Reminder.
11Beers Owners,
Just a reminder, the draft will start at 8:00pm sharp at Sanjay's house. The league buy-in has been increased to $40 by majority vote, and with the $5 due to Sunil for trophy/website fees, the total due by each team is $45.00. Please have this ready prior to the draft. If you cannot be physically present at the draft, please make arrangements with me or Sunil, PRIOR to the draft, to drop the money off . Penalties for not complying with this include having a roster freeze with all players on the bench.
Sanjay's Address
49881 Lakebridge Drive
Shelby Township, MI
48315
USA
11Beers Owners,
Just a reminder, the draft will start at 8:00pm sharp at Sanjay's house. The league buy-in has been increased to $40 by majority vote, and with the $5 due to Sunil for trophy/website fees, the total due by each team is $45.00. Please have this ready prior to the draft. If you cannot be physically present at the draft, please make arrangements with me or Sunil, PRIOR to the draft, to drop the money off . Penalties for not complying with this include having a roster freeze with all players on the bench.
Sanjay's Address
49881 Lakebridge Drive
Shelby Township, MI
48315
USA
Friday, August 15, 2008
Owner Voting
From the Commissioners:
Owner voting for rules, rule changes, and league issues has now been voided. the only voting will be in opinion polls that can not change league policies or rules.
The events of the last few months has only shown that there is a subversive group within our organization who insists on riling up issues just to try and change league policies for their own benefits (and I'm not refering to DTB necessarily, but a group of several owners who have shown this behavior consistently). The call for a league vote becomes a constant battle cry for every single issue, and that has lead to more division and hard feelings than anything else.
When we allowed in the second year that owners get more say, it was because we felt that as a group we would do things for the greater good. The only thing the last couple of years has shown us is that some people enjoy the chaos a lot more than the greater good.
The old addage too many chefs spoil the broth has never been more true.
So we have made the decision to return the seat of power back to the Office of the Commissioner. We consider the owner voting as a failed social experiment and realize now that for this league to succeed it needs one voice, and that voice will now be the office of the commissioner. Back in 2004 when I wanted to start a fantasy football league again, I said I would only do it if Neil was co-commissioner. We created a checks and balances as a two commissioner league to prevent the bias of just one person from skewing rulings in the league.
We have realized that this move today returns our league back to a more functional and linear state. There can be no more politicking amongst owners, because the decision lies between Neil and myself. I'm sure these same teams that created such diversion will not change that practice, but now that subversive influence can not poison the entire the league.
Although i understand that everyone has some stake in the league as in they pay for an entry fee, etc. in the end this league was started by Neil and I, and it should be run by Neil and I. No one is bound by any contract to stay in the league if they do not agree with this policy change.
This is not to say we want discussion to stop. Your concerns are still very important to us and anything you feel might make the league better, we'd be happy to hear. The only thing is that Neil and I will be making decisions to accept, deny, modify the league.
I'm sure this is upsetting to some of you and some of you never respond to anything so God knows if you care. Either way, unfortunately, this is how it has to be.
Thanks,
Sunil, OSC
Neil, ISC
Owner voting for rules, rule changes, and league issues has now been voided. the only voting will be in opinion polls that can not change league policies or rules.
The events of the last few months has only shown that there is a subversive group within our organization who insists on riling up issues just to try and change league policies for their own benefits (and I'm not refering to DTB necessarily, but a group of several owners who have shown this behavior consistently). The call for a league vote becomes a constant battle cry for every single issue, and that has lead to more division and hard feelings than anything else.
When we allowed in the second year that owners get more say, it was because we felt that as a group we would do things for the greater good. The only thing the last couple of years has shown us is that some people enjoy the chaos a lot more than the greater good.
The old addage too many chefs spoil the broth has never been more true.
So we have made the decision to return the seat of power back to the Office of the Commissioner. We consider the owner voting as a failed social experiment and realize now that for this league to succeed it needs one voice, and that voice will now be the office of the commissioner. Back in 2004 when I wanted to start a fantasy football league again, I said I would only do it if Neil was co-commissioner. We created a checks and balances as a two commissioner league to prevent the bias of just one person from skewing rulings in the league.
We have realized that this move today returns our league back to a more functional and linear state. There can be no more politicking amongst owners, because the decision lies between Neil and myself. I'm sure these same teams that created such diversion will not change that practice, but now that subversive influence can not poison the entire the league.
Although i understand that everyone has some stake in the league as in they pay for an entry fee, etc. in the end this league was started by Neil and I, and it should be run by Neil and I. No one is bound by any contract to stay in the league if they do not agree with this policy change.
This is not to say we want discussion to stop. Your concerns are still very important to us and anything you feel might make the league better, we'd be happy to hear. The only thing is that Neil and I will be making decisions to accept, deny, modify the league.
I'm sure this is upsetting to some of you and some of you never respond to anything so God knows if you care. Either way, unfortunately, this is how it has to be.
Thanks,
Sunil, OSC
Neil, ISC
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The auction is now over
I don't really understand why we had to redo this since now no one bid on any players.
Odd. Although this pretty much sums up our league.
Anyway...
Auction winners:
Sunil - Steven Jackson - $22 - $1 Dead Money
Rojan - Reggie Wayne - $35 - $1
Ticil - Eli Manning - $24 - $1
JJ - LaDanian Tomlison - $40 - $1
Seans - Larry Fitzgerald - $33 - $1
Neil - Peyton Manning - $37 - $1
Sanjay - Terrell Owens - $37 - $1
Jerry - Steve Smith - $26 - $1
God this was a horrible process.
Odd. Although this pretty much sums up our league.
Anyway...
Auction winners:
Sunil - Steven Jackson - $22 - $1 Dead Money
Rojan - Reggie Wayne - $35 - $1
Ticil - Eli Manning - $24 - $1
JJ - LaDanian Tomlison - $40 - $1
Seans - Larry Fitzgerald - $33 - $1
Neil - Peyton Manning - $37 - $1
Sanjay - Terrell Owens - $37 - $1
Jerry - Steve Smith - $26 - $1
God this was a horrible process.
Green Bay is doing the right thing
Mike McCarthy went on record yesterday saying that Aaron Rogers is the starting QB, which is the move they finally had to be made. It's not a matter of whether or not Favre can still play, which I think everyone knows that he can.
It's a matter of finally telling a player, no matter how great you are, you can't hold a team hostage year after year. Favre threw for over 4000 yards last year, so for a team that was a win away from the Superbowl to do this it must mean that their frustration with a wishy washy player is boiling over.
And Roger Goodell is wrong to force the Packers to deal Favre.
I would have put him on the practice squad.
Friday, July 25, 2008
How did we miss this?
Schroeder Retires As Packer
May 22, 2008
10:39:56
By SportsTicker
PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL NOTE
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Wide receiver Bill Schroeder, who played five seasons with the Green Bay Packers, informed the team Thursday of his decision to retire as a member of the club.
The announcement has been a long time in coming for Schroeder, who has not played in the NFL since appearing in seven games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004.
Schroeder played with the Packers from 1997-2001, catching 225 passes for 3,435 yards and 20 touchdowns in 74 games.
"It was a great privilege to have played for the Packers for the majority of my NFL career," Schroeder said. "I am honored that the Green Bay Packers have allowed me to end my playing days as a member of one of the greatest franchises in professional sports."
In 111 career games, Schroeder made 304 receptions for 4,583 yards and 28 TDs.
May 22, 2008
10:39:56
By SportsTicker
PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL NOTE
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Ticker) -- Wide receiver Bill Schroeder, who played five seasons with the Green Bay Packers, informed the team Thursday of his decision to retire as a member of the club.
The announcement has been a long time in coming for Schroeder, who has not played in the NFL since appearing in seven games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004.
Schroeder played with the Packers from 1997-2001, catching 225 passes for 3,435 yards and 20 touchdowns in 74 games.
"It was a great privilege to have played for the Packers for the majority of my NFL career," Schroeder said. "I am honored that the Green Bay Packers have allowed me to end my playing days as a member of one of the greatest franchises in professional sports."
In 111 career games, Schroeder made 304 receptions for 4,583 yards and 28 TDs.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
How Carson Palmer won my heart
I never thought much of Carson Palmer... thought he was over-rated coming out of college, won the Heisman only cause everyone else was pretty average that year. Today, I change my mind on this brilliant young man.
Is it because of this picture?:
Maybe a little, but not the whole reason. No, today he wins my heart and all my love for the following audio:
Obviously we all know that the Buckeys are the devil's minion, Jim Tressel being the devil. I mean, look at those shifty eyes and red sweater vests. Evil personified.
Is it because of this picture?:
Maybe a little, but not the whole reason. No, today he wins my heart and all my love for the following audio:
Obviously we all know that the Buckeys are the devil's minion, Jim Tressel being the devil. I mean, look at those shifty eyes and red sweater vests. Evil personified.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Maybe Sanjay has a point
http://www.bannedinhollywood.com/popularity-of-beer-pong-leads-to-rise-in-cold-sores
Popularity of Beer Pong Leads to Cold Sore Transmission
July 21, 2008
(AP ATLANTA) A new report today from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores is on the rise for beer pong players aged 17-21. The precipitous jump (up 230% from 2007) has caused concern for a number of school officials and parents.
“This epidemic is something we should pay close attention to. We’re aware that we cannot outright prevent [beer pong], so we have provided new red cups available to all students in the dorms,” said President of Arizona State University, Michael M. Crow.
President Crow supported prohibition-only alcohol education before his term but has since changed his position.
Adding, “As young adults, the responsibility falls on their shoulders to make the best possible decisions. At the end of the day, we hope they take a long look before playing.”
Of those polled, 9 out of 10 would practice unsafe pong with this player.
Janet Henderson, whose son Jake is a sophomore at Harvard, wants him to think long and hard.
“Ideally, I’d love for my son to wait until he gets his diploma before playing, but kids will be kids. I did all I could to teach him the consequences of unprotected beer pong play, but he needs to make the decision for himself.”
Janet recalled, “His father and I met after he made a double bounce to send it to three cup overtime. I fell in love with his smooth, quick release . It was perfectly timed and he could hit his target when the pressure was on.”
Dr. Cole Desorio, a CDC spokesman, urges students to find new games to play,
“Flip cup is great because each individual has their own cup. If it’s absolutely necessary to play beer pong, use the waterfall method. Many young adults, when asked if they practice safe pong, responded that they rinse the ball after it bounces off the table. CDC statistics have shown that rinsing has a negligible effect on the prevention of HSV transmission.” He went on the record, “We’re here to educate students on the dangers of [beer] pong and other casual drinking games. If we can get just one person to abstain, we’ve done our job.”
CDC Safe Pong Tips:
-Discard cups after every use, reusing cups can compromise their protective integrity
-Get tested regularly
-Stacking cups can spread the risk of transmission of HSV
-Beirut is not a safer alternative to beer pong
-Remember! Alcohol may impair the ability to practice pong safely
BIH Safe Pong Tips:
- Use a clean beer pong table rather than a closet door.
Popularity of Beer Pong Leads to Cold Sore Transmission
July 21, 2008
(AP ATLANTA) A new report today from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores is on the rise for beer pong players aged 17-21. The precipitous jump (up 230% from 2007) has caused concern for a number of school officials and parents.
“This epidemic is something we should pay close attention to. We’re aware that we cannot outright prevent [beer pong], so we have provided new red cups available to all students in the dorms,” said President of Arizona State University, Michael M. Crow.
President Crow supported prohibition-only alcohol education before his term but has since changed his position.
Adding, “As young adults, the responsibility falls on their shoulders to make the best possible decisions. At the end of the day, we hope they take a long look before playing.”
Of those polled, 9 out of 10 would practice unsafe pong with this player.
Janet Henderson, whose son Jake is a sophomore at Harvard, wants him to think long and hard.
“Ideally, I’d love for my son to wait until he gets his diploma before playing, but kids will be kids. I did all I could to teach him the consequences of unprotected beer pong play, but he needs to make the decision for himself.”
Janet recalled, “His father and I met after he made a double bounce to send it to three cup overtime. I fell in love with his smooth, quick release . It was perfectly timed and he could hit his target when the pressure was on.”
Dr. Cole Desorio, a CDC spokesman, urges students to find new games to play,
“Flip cup is great because each individual has their own cup. If it’s absolutely necessary to play beer pong, use the waterfall method. Many young adults, when asked if they practice safe pong, responded that they rinse the ball after it bounces off the table. CDC statistics have shown that rinsing has a negligible effect on the prevention of HSV transmission.” He went on the record, “We’re here to educate students on the dangers of [beer] pong and other casual drinking games. If we can get just one person to abstain, we’ve done our job.”
CDC Safe Pong Tips:
-Discard cups after every use, reusing cups can compromise their protective integrity
-Get tested regularly
-Stacking cups can spread the risk of transmission of HSV
-Beirut is not a safer alternative to beer pong
-Remember! Alcohol may impair the ability to practice pong safely
BIH Safe Pong Tips:
- Use a clean beer pong table rather than a closet door.
Owner's Meeting July 2008
1. Franchising rules
A. Trading for franchised players - pros & cons
B. Penalties for trading players
C. Cap hits/dead money for players that don't get bid on.
D. Which season these changes go into effect.
It was agreed upon that franchised players can be traded with no penalty to any team involved in the trade. (no loss in ability to franchise in the future, no cap hit, no dead money, etc.) Team are allowed to carry more than one franchised player on their roster, if acquired through trade. No team may franchise a second player if one has already been franchised by them. Dead money still applies to any team that drops any franchised player. The bidding process will be re-done this year, as previously mentioned in Sunil's email. The bidding price for any franchised player will begin at the 2008 price plus $1. Trades that occured after the franchising period began (Jason witten and Donald driver trades) will be cancelled.
2. Rookie contract length - 3 years
3. Tradeable assets - how far in the future can you trade draft picks. - Only can trade 3 seasons in advance, so this year can only trade up to 2011 picks
4. OffSeasonCommish duties - Remains with Sunil, Issues can only be brought up in the offseason.
A. Rule tracking
B. Website updating
C. Handling BS
4. Message Board Validity - Did not discuss, but items discussed and 'agreed' upon in emails or message boards are not valid unless agreed to at an owners' meeting. Rules will be recorded at these meeting and website will be updated as OSC has time to do so. OSC and ISC keep track of the rules and their interpretations.
5. Sunil's hat size - Vegas has the over/under set at 10.5 - Actual size: 8 3/4. Paul is the only one who picked the under, he wins the right to buy Sunil a new hat.
6. League vote - Is Abel a homo? - Unanimously yes, 10 - 0
7. 2008 Key dates
Protected Roster Due Date: 08/17/08 at 11:59pm
Draft Date: 08/24/08 at 4pm at Sanjay's house
Trade Deadline: Monday of Week 10
Roster Freeze: Tuesday of Week 13 at 11:59pm
8. Walk in item - Individual player scoring for return TDs. This was proposed by Sanjay and voted down by everyone else.
All the changes will go into effect for this season. We will have a meeting every July to discuss any ideas/proposals for that year. Hopefully i didn't forget anything, i left my notes on sanjay's table. hopefully he didn't edit them.
A. Trading for franchised players - pros & cons
B. Penalties for trading players
C. Cap hits/dead money for players that don't get bid on.
D. Which season these changes go into effect.
It was agreed upon that franchised players can be traded with no penalty to any team involved in the trade. (no loss in ability to franchise in the future, no cap hit, no dead money, etc.) Team are allowed to carry more than one franchised player on their roster, if acquired through trade. No team may franchise a second player if one has already been franchised by them. Dead money still applies to any team that drops any franchised player. The bidding process will be re-done this year, as previously mentioned in Sunil's email. The bidding price for any franchised player will begin at the 2008 price plus $1. Trades that occured after the franchising period began (Jason witten and Donald driver trades) will be cancelled.
2. Rookie contract length - 3 years
3. Tradeable assets - how far in the future can you trade draft picks. - Only can trade 3 seasons in advance, so this year can only trade up to 2011 picks
4. OffSeasonCommish duties - Remains with Sunil, Issues can only be brought up in the offseason.
A. Rule tracking
B. Website updating
C. Handling BS
4. Message Board Validity - Did not discuss, but items discussed and 'agreed' upon in emails or message boards are not valid unless agreed to at an owners' meeting. Rules will be recorded at these meeting and website will be updated as OSC has time to do so. OSC and ISC keep track of the rules and their interpretations.
5. Sunil's hat size - Vegas has the over/under set at 10.5 - Actual size: 8 3/4. Paul is the only one who picked the under, he wins the right to buy Sunil a new hat.
6. League vote - Is Abel a homo? - Unanimously yes, 10 - 0
7. 2008 Key dates
Protected Roster Due Date: 08/17/08 at 11:59pm
Draft Date: 08/24/08 at 4pm at Sanjay's house
Trade Deadline: Monday of Week 10
Roster Freeze: Tuesday of Week 13 at 11:59pm
8. Walk in item - Individual player scoring for return TDs. This was proposed by Sanjay and voted down by everyone else.
All the changes will go into effect for this season. We will have a meeting every July to discuss any ideas/proposals for that year. Hopefully i didn't forget anything, i left my notes on sanjay's table. hopefully he didn't edit them.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Trade #2208.3
Rojan trades to Jake Donald Driver in exchange for 2-2009 second picks (Jakes and Jerry's acquired through Jake) and a 2010 3rd round pick.
Thanks,
Sunil, OSC
Thanks,
Sunil, OSC
Franchise update - Reggie Wayne
Rojan has overbid Jerry and the final price on Reggie Wayne is now $51.
Dead money potential $16.
Dead money potential $16.
The Auction is now over
There was only one bid and that was by Jerry Chandy bidding $50 for Reggie Wayne.
Rojan now has 24 hours (9 am tomorrow) to bid over that price.
Rojan now has 24 hours (9 am tomorrow) to bid over that price.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Franchising Process 2008
Franchise players names are due Sunday, June 29.
Franchising Process:
1. By June 29 at 11 pm, if you are going to franchise a player, the player's name has to be turned into me.
2. On June 30 morning, I will list the players that are available and the teams that are allowed to bid on the 11beers.com site.
3. Monday July 7 at 9 am the players become available and the auction begins. Bids are to be email to me and me only.
4. updated auction prices with winning bidder will be posted on 11beers asap.
5. the winning team can no longer bid on a franchise player for 3 years. The losing team can not bid any more players this year. The current owner always has final bid option. So at the end of the 24 hours an email will be sent to the current owner letting him know the highest price and his option to overbid.
6. The bid price starts at this years set price +$1. anything over the list price for this year will be carried as dead money for the full 3 years if the player is dropped.
Franchising Process:
1. By June 29 at 11 pm, if you are going to franchise a player, the player's name has to be turned into me.
2. On June 30 morning, I will list the players that are available and the teams that are allowed to bid on the 11beers.com site.
3. Monday July 7 at 9 am the players become available and the auction begins. Bids are to be email to me and me only.
4. updated auction prices with winning bidder will be posted on 11beers asap.
5. the winning team can no longer bid on a franchise player for 3 years. The losing team can not bid any more players this year. The current owner always has final bid option. So at the end of the 24 hours an email will be sent to the current owner letting him know the highest price and his option to overbid.
6. The bid price starts at this years set price +$1. anything over the list price for this year will be carried as dead money for the full 3 years if the player is dropped.
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