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$20,000 Subscriber Contest (1 Viewer)
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Team Legacy
Footballguy
on now this is a tough one.Without saying which ones, there are two recent FBG articles are tailor made for this contest. Speaking of the staff, it would be nice if you had a separate table posted listing only the FBG staff after the rosters are locked.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Fellows,Keep in mind that you're arguing/complaining about a contest that is being given out for free. This doesn't even have to be done. And I'll tell you what, if I owned something and was giving out 15,000 big ones to a contest winner and all the guys could do is argue and complain about how things should be different I'd be shaking my head in disgust.The values are what they are. Travis Minor is twenty something. If they sign or trade for anyone else, that value is way to high, but that's the way it is. There are a million what if's right now.The contest is open now so that you can prepare the best you can. People go on vacations etc...... so having it only open that last week or 2 weeks is ridiculous. There's no reason to not have it open now. Just put in your selections and cross your fingers, have a good time, relax.
BillyBobBoDean
Footballguy
After all, we ALL are going by the same rules and values. Thanks DD and Joe. Imade it to week 10 last year, plan on going all the way this year!:keepstweakinglineupdaily:
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
Put up 20g's and have your own contest. Sheesh.
IAMFLIPPER
Footballguy
This posting was ABSOLUTELY HYSTERICAL!!!!
Turbo Punch
Footballguy
Read this article and see what the winning team looked like.http://www.footballguys.com/04defontes_survivorstale.htm
My totals now look like:QB....38RB....102WR...74TE....19PK....6DEF..11 
Wheelhouse
Footballguy
Bump!!Reminder for others who may want to make updates. Plus an introduction to those who haven't seen this before.
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Insoxicated
There is some very good value out there....I feel like I've put together a team that will land me in the last few weeks and I've got a buck to spare....
My totals:
QB - 32
RB - 135
WR - 63
TE - 7
PK - 4
DT - 8
$249 total. I can't even spend the extra buck....would screw up one of my value plays...
My totals:
QB - 32
RB - 135
WR - 63
TE - 7
PK - 4
DT - 8
$249 total. I can't even spend the extra buck....would screw up one of my value plays...
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Wheelhouse
Footballguy
Everytime I think it will be my last update...and then I change my mind. 
QB: 36RB: 74WR: 104TE: 13K: 6Def: 17Total: 250
QB: 36RB: 74WR: 104TE: 13K: 6Def: 17Total: 250
Cleavage Connoisseur
Footballguy
Can I still join ? I just signed up yesterday !Or am I toast ?CC
Wheelhouse
Footballguy
You can join in the fun... click here $20,000 Subscriber ContestAs long as you are a subscriber, you're free to join and make changes up until the deadline. Have at it!
Honest Question 1: Is it legal for the contest only to be open to paying subscribers? I've heard the phrase "no purchase necessary" mentioned before in conjunction with other contests.Honest Question 2: Would FBG consider opening up the contest to non-subscribers assuming the non-subscribers would be ineligible for the prizes? I'd like to take a stab at putting together a team.Thanks.
...call it a money league if you will.Subscriber or Non-Subscriber, everyone sees the same ads. Shouldn't everyone have a chance at winning the product advertised?Not trying to be a pest here, just curious more than anything else. If no prizes are available to non-subscribers like me, I'd still like to try the contest for fun just to see where I stack up against the rest.
nag'
Footballguy
You can't POSSIBLY be serious? When they say "no purchase necessary", they mean that you don't have to buy an entry into their contest, therefore, it's free. But not every contest is free, like those offered by Coke or McDonalds. This one is for subscribers only, so you need to pony up the subscription fee for Footballguys. Would you also question the legality of the $1 Lottery ticket, or Keno, or a $10 church raffle for a new refrigirator? Come on, dude.
I am serious, because I honestly don't know what the difference is between the FBG contest and a contest sponsored by Coke. Why does Coke's need to be "no purchase necessary" and FBG's does not? Or is it up to the sponsor? I doubt Coke would open up the contest to non-Coke customers if it didn't need to.
This is a great contest.It rewards skill and analysis based upon the given prices and the value they represent. Sure some of them are too high/low - that makes the study valuable (and proves the value of subscribing to Footballguys.com) Every draft is about aquiring the most valuable players for the lowest cost. You can follow a number of strategies to get you there.Now watch me get tossed in week 1
Pig's Kin
Footballguy
I'm thinking it's impossible to tell if someone actually bought a Coke or not, so why bother requiring them to buy a Coke? Billion dollar corporation do contests as a means of advertising, and often the top prize is not awarded anyway. FBG does their contest (I'm guessing) to encourage subscriptions and the top prizes will absolutely be awarded. If they just wanted people to know their website name, but never actually give them a dime, it would probably be free to everyone. See the difference?
nag'
Footballguy
che...if you're questioning the reasons for the contests it's one thing, but to question the legality of not allowing everyone in is simply ridiculous. FBG is a privately owned organization and they don't need to offer anything free to anyone, including access to their site or their contest.
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Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Ok, unless an injury happens to one of my players, I'm done tweaking. My positional totals.QB=20RB=150WR=50TE=13Kicker=7Def=10Let the good times roll!If I win, how many subcriptions would it pay for FBG at 18.95 a year.P.S. If I win I'm going to buy you a subscription next year Che.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
If you really want to compete in the contest without being eligible for prizes, you can just go look at the list of values and make a team, then score it by hand thru the season and compare it to subscriber scores. Would not take an especially large effort.And if you want the message board cred associated with beating everyone else, just post a thread with your team in it prior to the contest deadline, then let it fall to the bottom. If you dominate, you can bump it back up later.
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mojorizin
Guest
Let's seeChe Guevara: Revolutionary famous for taking squirrely ideas that would never work, taking them to places where he had no vested interest, causing additional pain and suffering by leaving the populace he was trying to save in much worse shape than when he got there.Che: Revolutionary forumer taking squirrely ideas................. 
That's spooky.Vive la revolution, mah brutha!
That's spooky.Vive la revolution, mah brutha!
Che...Pretty simply. This is defined as a contest of skill in the eyes of the law. Regarding the no purchase necessary, that varies from state to state which is why Coke doesn't differentiate. FBGs has excluded people living in some states from collecting prizes. Obviously their lawyers have been all over this.
Men-in-Cleats
Footballguy
You are paying for the subscriber content, email updates, etc. and the contest is a bonus. Stop being a cheapass and subscribe if you want to enter. You have nothing to stand on here.
