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Unlucky

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This is your chance to apply for a spot on the Message Board team in the Board vs. Staff Survivor League. Be sure to read the rules here: http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...showtopic=80555

Your post in this thread is your application. Give me your background, and convince me as to why I should pick you. Write as much or little as you feel necessary. I am looking for experience, draft theories, your rankings preparation, and how you would approach this style of league. I'll also be considering your writing skills, since you'll be required to write up each draft pick. I'm looking to select a well rounded team, so don't feel the need to conform to a certain stereotype.

Very important: Please submit your reply to this thread ONLY ONCE. Please do not turn this into a million page thread with jokes, trash talk, etc. Please do not send me PMs or emails with your application. I'll delete them.

EDIT - I will announce the team as well as four alternates on Wednesday, May 26th.

 
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Very important: Please submit your reply to this thread ONLY ONCE. Please do not turn this into a million page thread with jokes, trash talk, etc.
This rule will be enforced with extreme prejudice.Not a place to make jokes.

This thread is all business.

 
Well, why not put my hat in the ring? I've been posting on these boards rather frequently since well before the 2003 draft. While I specialize in dynasty material, I have a lot of experience with the redraft format as well and am confident in my ability to consistently put together quality teams in any type of league. Without trying to toot my own horn too much, I think that I have an above average ability to identify talent and to determine which players are good values and which are overrated. I'm not afraid to make surprising picks in drafts and while some of my selections in past years have left leaguemates chuckling, many of those same moves have worked out very well for me. I have won several league championships and currently compete in multiple leagues with other serious owners.I have a somewhat unique style of drafting. Instead of trying to project every single player, I merely target a few guys per round whose prospects I am very high on. While some have criticized this system, it's been very successful for me. It means that every player who ends up on my roster is a guy that I am very confident in. This system has produced a lot of good players for me and I've found that many of my worst picks have come when I've deviated from it (i.e. taking William Green in 2003 despite not having much faith in him). With all that said, I am slightly inexperienced in the survivor format. I participated in the FBG contest last year with minimal success, but have no survivor experience beyond that. Nevertheless, I am confident that my overall knowledge of the game and ability to adapt will allow me to build a very strong team if I'm given the opportunity. I learned a lot from the FBG contest last year and am interested in getting another crack at the survivor format. Hopefully this will be that opportunity.

 
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Remember back when you were on the playground and the captain of the team had the first pick? He would pick the best guy, and then they would consult on the rest of the team…well I highly recommend Twilight as your first pick, he has done an amazing job commissioning all of the MBSL’s and I’m sure he has some excellent insight on how to win this league.

I have been an active part of the FBG message board since Ole Yeller (a 3 digiter mind you...one of my threads is on this page.) I frequent the Shark Pool (post when necessary) mostly during the summer, as I really enjoy the draft theory aspect of fantasy football.

For the past 3 years, I have been the points leader in every money league that I have been involved with. I have been commissioner of at least two leagues per year for those 3 years.

I have finished 4th and 3rd respectively in the past two MBSL II leagues in the midst of very strong competition. These leagues closely mimic the scoring and roster rules that will be used in your league.

As far as draft preparation, I am extremely organized. Check out this thread as an example. As I said before, I am a strong proponent of draft theory (based on VBD) and I have a very good grasp of what it takes to be a successful team in a survivor league. The key is to stay afloat the longest. Take a look at my team from last season: Source FFplace

POS: Player (Round)

QB: Boller (12) Carr (7) Stewart (6)

RB: Holmes (1) Moe Williams (5) Foster (16) Jones (10) Stecker (13) Toefield (18)

WR: Moulds (2) Boston (3) J. Smith (4) Finneran (11) Edwards (15)

TE: Jones (9) Mili (17)

K: Hollis (14)

DEF:Carolina (8)

On paper, this team doesn't overwhelm anyone, but it worked for a survivor league. I knew I could grab Moe late, and he would produce like a starting RB...after all the starting RB's were taken. This enabled me to grab 3 #1 WR's. Even though those WR's didn't play up to their potential, it did just enough to get by every week until I made the top 3. The value I got out of my last 4 selections (Edwards, Foster, Mili, Toefield) was excellent...as long as they I was able to play their scores once or twice, it was good value.

As far as QB’s, my theory was to hold off as long as possible and pick 3 guys who would be starters all year long. Waiting as long as I did, I think I did a pretty good job managing my QB situation as far as who was available. .

Twilight was the #1 overall point leader in all 3 MBSL's last year with 2385 points. That averages out to about 16 points per position per week. If you break it down like that, it is a lot easier to construct a draft theory.

I chose only 1 kicker and defense Carolina's Def and Mike Hollis because they were both on bye weeks early in the season. This was a risk, but it was one I was willing to take b/c there would still be a lesser chance of getting cut b/c of the larger amount of teams still in the pool. The risk paid off, Hollis got cut (I played the entire season w/o a kicker) and I made it passed week 3 just fine. I didn't have to waste 2 extra roster spots for backups, and this enabled me to grab 2 extra guys (Mili & Toefield) who helped me out late in the season.

Because the draft is so early in the summer, gut feelings could go a very long way. If you look at my late round gut feelings from last years draft, I think you would have to say I did a good job.

I used a very similar strategy in the FBG survivor contests and made the top 64 (#45 seed, knocked out in the first round.). I was overall points leader for one of the weeks. My team was as follows.

QB: Carter -2.0; Holcomb-2.0; Boller -2.0

RB: Tomlinson-71.0; Crockett - 2.0; Moe - 7.0; Staley - 5.0

WR: Harrison - 59; Patten - 2; Morton - 6; St. Smith - 2; Boerigter - 3; S. Moss - 4

TE: Heap, Todd (Bal)-22.0; Miller - 3

PK: Christie, Steve (SD)-2.0; Brein 2.0

Def: Minnesota-2.0, Houston-2.0

Even though survivor leagues have been relatively new, I have about as much experience as one can, and I have been very successfull in them.

Winning a survivor league does take a good deal of luck (no injuries, suspensions, etc.) But I know I can set myself up to maximize all value in a Survivor league, and take down those good for nothing staff members.

Congrats, and good luck.

Tiger Fan

 
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Seeing as how I am not eligible, is it permissible to comment on applications?
Commentary? I'll defer to Mike on that one. Might want to hold off until he has a chance to reply to that question.
 
Looks like I'm up next..........

Well, as many of you know I work for AM760 THE ZONE here in Denver. I host FANTASY FOOTBALL FREESTYLE during the season, and am featured on 2 other shows during the week. I have co-hosted shows with Mark Schlereth, David Diaz-Infante, and Bertrand Berry. My show draws the most listeners of any other sports talk during the football season. I have a huge group of people that also subscribe to my newsletter.

In the offseason I am featured occasionally, mostly on Sports Night. I covered the draft this year for THE ZONE from out at Dove Valley (Broncos Training Facility). There I got to interview Tatum Bell live on the air, and of course rub elbows with the likes of Mike Shanahan, Dave Logan, etc.

I am also featured as "The Source" on a weekly internet radio show FANTASY FOOTBALL ROUNDTABLE. I am a staff writer for several websites including but not limited to Fantasy Football Journal and Gridiron Grumblings I am also going to be featured as the RB Profile writer in the upcoming magazine FANTASY LEAGUE FOOTBALL 2004 ANNUAL.

Well enough of my :shameless plugs: let's here more about me. I am an 11 year commissioner of Colorado's #1 ELITE fantasy league, The Colorado Pigskin League. It is an invitation only league that is for the most serious of owners. We have Franchise Players, Restricted Free Agents, a salary cap, a Practice Squad, and of course are auction format. I also help run our minor league system (yes, we have a league set up for guys who want to get into the CPL). The CPL started as a little re-draft league and has grown and evolved into what it is today.

No one but Steve Sabol watches more game film than I do. I have an extensive library of games that I'm now converting to DVD. This includes every NFL Prime Time for the last 9 years. There is an article up right now at Gridiron Grumblings where I talk about breaking down film and how it can help you find the next great RB. I am considered a RB expert, and have found several diamonds in the rough that can pay fantasy dividends, if only for awhile (players like Gary Brown with the Oilers back in the day.) Last year my weekly article THE DARK PHOENIX (which discusses super sleepers) uncovered such gems as Domanick Davis *in week 2* and Josh McCown *in week 7*. I am a huge prep football fan and have followed or known about most players in the NFL since their high school days.

I am skilled in all sorts of different league formats, auction, re-draft, survivor, whatever. My drafting style is along the lines of calculated risk. I only take guys that I believe in, but if there is an absolute value pick on the board I would take that into consideration. No player goes unnoticed by me as I also have a huge PRESEASON library of games. I have broken down every player in the game, including long shots like Brian St. Pierre or Damien Anderson. My rankings come from my extensive film study and I prepare for fantasy football like it's my job.....because it is!

Some people say I eat, sleep, talk, walk, breathe, live fantasy football............and those people are right!

 
I've been on the board and FBG fan since 2000. I have learned a great deal from Joe and his team and have developed my skills here each year. My fantasy experience began in 1999. I won the championship in my first try and I've been hooked ever since on my way to 5 championships. While some of the leagues did not have the best competition, I find they get more difficult each year. In my league that I commish, I find helping other owners learn the game will allow the league to grow and develope to a more competitive level.My draft preparation begins with the league rules, scoring and size. After a thorough evaluation of the league's scoring rules I begin finalizing my projections. Projections are updated until the day of the draft. I utilize a VBD theory and approach to the draft. Beginning last year, I implemented the draft dominator.My approach to this league would encompass researching various strategies that others find useful and finalize my strategy after careful evaluation.The challenge presented by this opportunity would not only be a blast to participate in, but would be rewarding as well. I would love an opportunity to draft with and against the best and to lend my insight to my peers while learning more from the experts on this board.In conclusion, I know how to win. The results speak for themselves. You don't win 5 championships without skill and the ability to assess talent. I'm confident I will compete for another championship in this league as well.

 
I'd like to play.

Draft Strategy: My draft strategy is simple: draft the best player available early, and build the rest of your team around your studs. Locking into a hard RB-RB or RB-WR theory can cost you value if you aren't flexible.

History in my local leagues: Been playing for 9 years, won a few titles. I play with knowledgeable cats, winning isn't a given.

Research/Writing Skills: I'm not old-skool cheatsheets.net, but I'm old-skool old yeller. Anyone who hangs in the Shark Pool on a regular basis and can argue football with the regulars is qualified for this gig.

Battle Scars: I've been a prominent poster in some of the most memorable threads in recent Shark Pool history. I've badgered Travis Henry owners for 2 years, argued on the wrong side of the Clinton Portis debate for the entire 2002 season, and bumped heads with most of the mods and regulars here at one time or another - almost always in good fun.

I've won free FBG subscriptions from Shark Pool contests the past two years (a 2003 Survivor Pool and the 2003 Super Bowl Pool), so I've shown I can compete with the best around here. Because I play in 3 competitive leagues with different groups of friends, until now I've been reluctant to enter into FBG leagues. This is obviously an exceptional opportunity that I'd jump at if given the chance.

Is there anyone on these boards who has made more calls than I have over the past 3 years? I win my fair share, lose more than my fair share, but I'm always weighing in. I can't guarantee I'll win it all, but I can guarantee I'll make things more interesting.

 
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I'll try to keep this to the point. You have many reasons to pick me. I'm only 20 years old but have been playing for 5 years. Dominated my local league, winning the first 3 years. I watch as much football as I can and one thing I feel differentiates me, I make my rankings without looking at anyone else's and don't really use many outside sources. I feel too many people's ranking are just the consensus of the message board, these are the guys who do decent every year but get beat by the guys who see things 1 step ahead. My drafting skills are polished and I never go into a draft with 1 strategy in mind, I think ussually the draft will dictate your style. I began writing for PFS in 2001 when that site was nothing and put in a lot of time and I feel helped part of it become a decent site, although I am not affiliated with them at all anymore. But I have plenty of experience writing. Oh, and who wouldn't want the chance to talk smack to the staff after whooping their ### :thumbup: I'm in it for the bragging rights alone.

 
Hi Unlucky,I will definitely enhance your team. I have Survivor League experience. I am the reigning Spring Survivor League II champion. I play in two leagues with Twilight and while I highly recommend him, I can't help but mention that I have routinely beaten him in both dynasty and survivor formats. If that helps prove my mettle then great. On a personal note, I am wanting a crack at Chase Stuart a.k.a. Jets94. About three years ago, he talked smack about running me dry in a league. We got it all set up and he turned tail. Yes, I carry a grudge a long time. Give me my revenge Unlucky. T.I.A.

 
I am interested in this competition and feel as qualified as the next guy. I have years of experience, use careful preparation to maximize my drafting and have written for 20 years. I have been playing fantasy football for 15 years and am still a member of my original league. As a matter of fact I am now the commissioner of the league and reigning champion. I also am in a third year dynasty league and looking for my first title after a 2nd and 4th place finish. I use a VBD theory esspecially for the early and middle level of my draft. I ussually draft RB,RB or RB, stud WR depending on who is available and factors such as consistency and reliability . An example would be in a Survivor draft to try and value a player with good odds of playing the whole season and consistently scoring over a player likely to miss some games. Injuries do happen to anyone but trying to have a core of dependable healthy studs is a key to winning on a weekly basis and staying alive in a playoff hunt or survivor challenge. Tips on finding the healthy productive players come from reading the papers (Blogger) everyday to stay on top of players health, workout regimens (or lack of) and how they relate to coaches and teammates. Diligence turns up nuggets of information that in turn becomes players. I try to pinpoint a few sleepers I feel will have a strong level of success to get in the middle rounds and late rounds of a draft that have more talent than the general consensus of their rankings. This digging I try to use to get some seperation from the pack. Finding this years Anquin Boldin, David Boston, Dominick Davis or the all time classic Terrel Davis a year a head of everybody else and getting these players for a modest price seperates the men from the other men who just happen to lose. For my draft preparation I ussually start with the Footballguys projections and tweak the players individually one way or another. My reason for doing this is that noone will ever devise a way to get perfect projections so rather than waste my time trying I figure out who is over valued and who is under valued. This gives me my preferences but also gives me an idea of possible oppponents tendancies. I also give serious study to depth charts and the relationships between starter and subs. This helps to get late round gold due to injuries or ineptitude by the starter. It also helps to determine handcuff opportunities. I ussually will try to handcuff at least one of my starters at RB and QB if the price and talent of backup is equitable. As far as writing experience I wrote fantasy football article for fantasyref.com for 2 seasons and quit when they were taken over by new management. I covered sports, entertainment and news for my college newspaper for 2 years and have several album revues for R and B productions at BPComp.com. In summation I try to do my homework and be prepared but having to adapt and coordinate different principles to maximise productivity in my fantasy teams is my favorite part of the fantasy experience. I hope you give me consideration and if chosen I won't let you or the board down. Thanks. Dennis Wismer, Bluesbomber. :football:

 
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Background and experience: 3 years doing all types of leagues and experiencing all types of successes and failures.Draft theory: Be flexible.Draft prep/rankings: Read. The info is out there.Approach to this league: Beat the stiffs that do the research I benefit from.Writing skillz: Hello? It's me, Pick.Why pick Pick: You need someone to balance out the aforementioned stiffs and keep things lively. Also, I'm retired and have the time to be a consistent participator in all aspects of the league. Can the casual FFer stack up against the hosts of :nerd:s?Amen. :brush: (have fun reading all these :rotflmao: )

 
OK, here goes my App.

I'm 35, a Leo, and.. oh nevermind

First off, I've run the Message Board Survivor League's the past 2 years, AKA, generally these rules, and am VERY familiar with them and the whole best starter format. I won 2003 MBSL I, 5th in the SSL I, and 3rd in MBSL I 2002 (Top points in 2003 MBSL I, II, and III too since I track points the entire 17 weeks)

Other leagues include 12 Guys (The Wreckoning)(12 person IDP), Cover 2 (Riders of the Storm) (32 person IDP), Shark Attack (Sunnydale Scoobies) (14 person), All playoff teams in 2003, and then COSFFL (The Wreckoning) (12 Person, HORRIBLE team takeover).

In the Ultimate Fantasy Football Pyramid (Zaphods organization), The Scourge of Abydos in my first year was top 5 in total points for the Expert Tier and had best record in my league. Just missed playoffs year 2, but over .500 and top half in points. 1 of your leagues in 2002 (Sub .500, nothing to be proud of)

I done other redraft in the past 5 years of FFL, won some, lost some, but a definite lean towards the former.

Drafting strategy is best available. I NEVER go in with a specific position order in mind. That leads too ofter in taking the reach just to cover a position, especially a waste in Survivor/Best starter format. As for prep, you can have all kinds of lists/buckets/systems to work from, but more important is just to know the NFL. You can have numbers coming out of your ears, but in the end, it is your judgement in how close those numbers will come to reality, and a thorough knowledge of the NFL rosters and how those rosters will evolve that is just as important.

GL Unlucky. It's a tough job here, which is why I put a nom for you in when I saw a couple of noms for me :D (Thanx to those people btw, but I wouldn't have had the time to deal with stuff like this)

Here is the draft history(except for part of MBSL III) and booting order for 2002 (I still need to do 2003, but I will post the last 5 alive here for reference here to help out bold for winners, since we have a lot of people referencing their performance.)

MBSL History - 2002 Boot Order and 2002/2003 Drafts

SSLs 2003

MBSLs 2003

2002: MBSL I Dallas428 - Holy Scheinkes - Twilight - BassNBrew - JBase

MBSL II FM69 - Abrecher - MMMTastyPudding - TigerFan - SteveC

2003:

MBSL I:

Twilight - Dallas428 - Atomic Punk - AhrnCity - Fighting Wombat

MBSL II:

FM69 - Stonewall Jackson - Tiger Fan - JZilla - LHUCKS

MBSL III:

JaxFan - SHadowfax - Capt Hook - Duke1948 - Z Machine

SSL I:

Gonads - FFDude69 - Rush - Motown Maniac - Twilight

SSL II:

SKA - BlueDredso - Pirate - Juicecore - FM69 -

Top Scorers 2003 MBSL I, II, and III

Twilight

MMMTastyPudding

LHUCKS

Titans2003

FM69

JaxFan

Dallas428

BassNBrew

Aaronr28

Atomic Punk

Top 10 scorers 2003 SSL I and II

Prince Myshken

Rush

FFDude69

Shadowfax

LadyBebop

Steel Dillo

Gonads

SKA

Eggs

BlueDredso

 
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Approx 10+ years FF experience (back from the newspaper days)Compete in up to four leagues annually (keeper, redraft, auction)Won several championshipsRunnerup a couple of timesPlayoffs in about half regularlyCommish occassionally when neededJust your average "above average" fantasy nut.

 
C'mon with an avatar like this how can you say no?I do not have the track record like many of the guys posting here so I'll keep this brief so as not to waste your time. I have been playing for 4 years, found this place from cheatsheets.net, which was probably defunct at the time since it sent me to Ole Yeller (sp?). As you can see my spelling skills are questionable as I am not even sure of the proper spelling of the old board.I currently participate in 4 types of leagues: (1) your standard 12 team redraft, I have been to the championship every year and have won 3 out of 4 years with the key being draft preparation; (2) dynasty league formed here amongst the sharks started off with the last place team and made the playoffs last season mostly due to finding solid sleepers the year previous; (3) survivor format, I have participated in countless mocks over at xpertleagues.com; (4) Madden sim style, currently the only undefeated team in the 2nd Madden league formed over at the FFA.The key to performing well in the MB/FBG survivor format is being able to predict draft tendencies of your opponents which shouldn't be too hard considering most of the experts adhere to very similar philosophies. Once you have a good grasp on the expected ADP you can formulate strategies thru simulations to exploit their predictability. While accurate projections are typically very important, in a survivor format I find it is more effective to have depth at every position with starters that should not have problems holding onto their job, the explosive players that need to compete for the starting job typically go too early and end up not being worth the reward. At the same time you need to be flexible with your strategy and have targets for what (half) round the risk is worth the reward and hence represent value for the aforementioned high risk players.

 
GatormanWinner inaugural survivor 2 competiton.My track record on the boards speaks for itself, as well as my writeups in the two previous survivor drafts.Good luck, Unlucky, fielding this team. There are plenty to choose from.GatorEdit to add some recommendations for others I have faced around here that are damn good:Cobalt CrusinGeneral MalaiseSandbaggerJzillapurplehazePick :eek:

 
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Here is my application:I have been playing Fantasy Football for 5+ years and in that time I have had two championships won (different leagues) and have placed 2nd place 1 time. I have showed a total of one time as well. To put this into perspective I had been in two leagues and than went up to three. So out of those years I have either won, placed, or showed 4 times out of a possible 17 times. Roughly a quarter of the time did I win money. My other accomplishment was due to FBG last year as I was a part of the Blogger. I was in the survivor league with 11 other goons and we drafted in July. Out of the weeks that we did play I scored the most points out of any team but unfortunately lost in the 2-week Finals. I do not recall the total score but I was leading after the first week of the finals and than my guys laid down. Either way, I finished 2nd place in that survivor league.I have also been through some drafts on Xpertleagues.com and I believe I won one of them with a definite 2nd place in another. I participated in 4 or 5 of them. I also took part in the $15,000 tournament and was booted out in week 7... argh. These are my accomplishments.I am a frequent poster in the Free for All... :JoeT: ... and do some in the Shark Pool. During the season I am more prone to be in the Shark Pool. Well, that is really all I can say as I do not want to write pages of stuff. Thanks for your time and look forward to hearing from you soon.Kevin (Psychology Kev)

 
Hi Unlucky, First, I'd like to say that I have a lot of experience in the game of football in general. I've played since I was a little kid in Pee Wee's (now 32) and have coached middle school football now for 8 years. Although this doesn't make me an expert in fantasy football, I know quality football when I see it. I think this helps an owner stay focused on teams with quality systems, helping to snatch that late round gem that makes your season and that cold beer at the Fantasy SuperBowl Party taste that much better when you're telling the guys "I can't believe I drafted him in the 12th round." It is my opinion that I have been a solid contributer on these boards for a few years now. I also am on this site year round, not just August to December. Many may not agree with my opinions, however, my thoughts are valid and for most usually create thinking and offer insight. I respect the staff and other members and would work extremely hard at putting the best draft together possible. As far as rankings prep, I believe this is where the most work is needed. For offensive rankings, I first take a look at how many total yards I think a team will rush for and pass for. From there, I take a look at what players on each team will dip into those yards. For example, if Minnesota passes for 3,500 yards and I think Moss will get 40% of their passing, he will get 1,400 yards. If Robinson gets 20%, then he'll get 700 yds. etc...... Often, I see predictions like Marvin Harrison 1800 yards, Reggie Wayne 1100, Clark 800 etc... all inflated because Indy can only pass for so much. I think to be accurate, you need to start with how many yards a team will create and divide into percentages or chunks from there. Mike, I'll be honost. I'd like to give you some fancy way of drafting, but to be truthful, I draft the best available player for the first few rounds. After I have a few positions, then I certainly have to take a look at the positions I need filled for my roster, especially in this format where you need to score at all positions to be balanced. I like to go RB, RB, just like many but can be flexible to change if I'm at the end of a run and don't like what I see available at a certain position. Meaning, I won't just follow the sheep out to pasture. You and I haven't had a lot of dialogue (obviously I'd like to change that now) but I think you'd be pleasantly surprised at what I can bring to the table. I've won lots of fantasy football leagues in different formats, mostly because I'm prepared and stay on top of what's going on around the league. Thanks for taking the time to read my application and hope to hear from you soon.If it's of interest to you, with the rules that Mr. Dodds posted, my team roster by position will probably look like this:3 QB5 RB6 WR2 TE2 PK2 D (total 20)If I were to sway from this, it would be because of some extreme value in another position I thought I'd take a chance on. But this is where I'd start as framework to build the Thompson Tornados.Iwannabeacowboybaby!GM of the Thompson Tornados

 
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Let's give this a shot:I've been into this fine hobby for 12 years. In that time, out of the 10 or so leagues I've been in (including Ironman 4 and the Interboard Challenge) I've only failed to make the playoffs 8 times. Only 8 non-playoff finishes in 12 years, averaging 7 leagues a year, is something I'm very proud of.I have experience in dynasty, re-draft, limited keeper and auction drafts. I also have been in leagues that range from 10 to 20 people (let me tell you, it's tough to start two RBs in the 20 team league, much less the THREE that are required weekly). I have been a semi active poster at the Huddle, Football Guys, and FF War Room for about 5 years. I know, and have drafted with, several of the regulars on this board, including some of the staff members here at Football Guys. I know most of the competition's tendicies, and I believe I can use that to our advantage during the draft. The draft itself is something I excel at. I'm very good at following trends and being at the beginning, or middle, of runs at a certain position because of the way I read my competition. I constantly have, at worse, top 15 players at starters at ever position because of two things:1. Doing my homework. I have had 'diamonds in the rough' like Terrell Davis, Edge James, Anquan Boldin and Corey Dillon through out the years as my 3rd or 4th RB/WR because I saw what I liked in college and thought they were in good situations as pros. Boldin, I admit, was a shot in the dark, but he was successful none-the-less.2. Being able to sense the flow of the draft and when it will shift.That's all I have for you. I'd very much like to help the message board in their defeat of the FBG staff members, but I wish you luck even if I am not chosen.

 
Mike...congradulations heading up the MB squad. I'm sure your experience in running the Greek Leagues for the last 2 years will come in handy here, as this is a task few could handle.EXPERIENCE: 2004 will be my 12th season playing FF. What started as a hobby in '93, filling in last minute for a guy in a league run at my wife's work, has grown into a full blown passion. I played in redrafts the first 8 yrs and joined a 'keep 4' league in 2001. That team was pretty bad---Bledsoe, Glenn and not much else to work with---and finished 4-11 (2 week playoffs, 16 & 17). Over the last couple years, thru trades and decent drafting, I currently own McAllister, Barlow, Shipp, Suggs and Horn. This group of potential keepers is a far cry from the talent I started with, as I only had 2 guys in the Top 50, whereas I'll lose a good player from this group.We made it over .500 last season, finishing 8-7... I became commish after the first season,and passed the job on this off season, after 2 years.Wanting to expand my FF horizons, I tried to join a dynasty league after the '02 season. The 2 leagues I tried to get in went in another direction with new ownership, so I figured 'what the heck'---start a new one. The Misfits and Outlaws Xtreme FFL started last year, with 13 other guys from around here. We had such a great time Misfits II and III formed this off season. I commish all 3 of these leagues.The original league I played in 12 years ago disbanned, as most of the guys transferred. I did start a redraft league with another owner from that league in '98 ( I co-commish w/him), and we converted to auction in '02. We love the new format, as it truely levels the playing field and makes each and every player available to every owner. Playoffs 5 of 6 years in this league.I play in only 1 redraft now, a $$$ league I've been in for 4 years. I won last season, after losing the year before in the semi finals the week Amani Toomer (on the other team, of course), went nuts with a 238yd-3TD game. I lost by 4 points.Revenge was sweet, as I took out that owner week 1 of our playoffs this past year.STRATEGY: I try to think 'outside the box' alittle, without straying too far from solid VBD princilpes. A couple drafting gems---I selected Terrell Davis the year he ran for 2000+ yds with the 3rd pick---this, however, is not the gem---taken in the second round that year was a little know 3rd down back just anointed starter in GB because of injury to EBennett...when I said 'Dorsey Levens', everyone at the table asked 'who the hell is he?'...he led the NFC in rushing that season, his first as a full time starter. With TD and Levens in my backfield, I was unstoppable---my first championship!Last season, in the redraft league I mentioned above, I took Priest Holmes #1 overall. Mind you, this is a 12 team start 2RB-2WR-2 flex league (no TE required).I took FTaylor in the second, Garner 3rd, Barlow 4th, Boston 5th, TGreen 6th, Hillard 7th. While owners were 'evenly' filling their rosters w/QB's-WR's mixed in, I pounded the RB's for 4 rounds. After 4 weeks(I'm 4-0), the Moss owner pleaded w/me to trade...I gave up Barlow and Garner for Moss and MBennett(who came back nicely around playoff time)...I filled the flex spots w/various players over the weeks, but wound up w/Bennett and RAnderson starting w/Priest, Taylor,Moss, and Boston-Hillard.I don't believe in panicing when a 'run' starts on a position. I participated is several mocks before the draft and believed in the WR's-QB's available in the 5-8th rounds, and that I would be creating a void in the RB pool with my approach. Taking RB's for 4 rounds, although unorthodox, proved to be the winning formula in this draft. As the 'newbie' in a league together over 15 years, I consider this my best FF accomplishment.I want to thank Joe and David for all they've done w/FBG's...I've been here since the Cheatsheets.net days...and for putting this contest together......and thank you, Mike, for your consideration.Steve...aka-the ravnzfan

 
Mike, congratulations on being named team captain. Good luck with the selection process, I'm sure you'll pick great players. Here's my pitch. You want me on this team because I draft exceptionally well.

I'm not saying I'm the best fantasy football player out there. I'm not the best at making trades, making roster moves, or using the waiver wire. I'm the best at drafting. That's why you want me to own a Survivor team.

Background: Survivor Draft History and Commentary: Like everyone else, I've done and won leagues before. I know I can help you win because I've beaten members of the staff team in a survivor league with the exact same rules . I also differentiate myself because I've written my own draft commentary for FBG before.

Last year, I was invited by the FBG staff to do the Survivor II draft (a survivor draft done entirely by message board members). Some of these members have since been promoted to the staff team. We drafted early, and...

...wrote commentary for each pick.

(Edit: The original draft and commentary have been added back to the database, but I'll leave in the links to the threads where we analyzed the draft)

Best Team

Final team rankings

I was commonly cited as one of the top teams, usually #1 and never less than #5, after the draft. I came in fourth in the league despite losing three of my six receivers in a start 3 WR league to injury.

I also made the playoffs in the Omega league last year. In other words, I play well against top competition.

Here is my team so far in the MBSL league, which uses a similar scoring system, but has 16 teams: Drafting from the 8 spot

Rankings Preparation and draft theory: I've said before, I don't believe in single number projections. I believe in looking at each player's upside, downside, most likely case, and injury risk, applying a % chance to each, and using that to build an expected value for each player. I use my unique rankings to pick a team with high upside potential while still getting the highest EV for my team.

Draft Strategy and Approach: In this Survivor format, additional consideration must be given to several rules:

Best Starter: RBs, on the other hand, don't go as deep in this draft, because people need more depth at WR, QB, K TE, and D than they otherwise would. This causes RB depth to be overvalued early, and undervalued late. With the high variation in WR scoring, more is better. I believe you need to draft for WR depth more than in other leagues. In effect, you want to move your WR baseline down to about WR70 because about 70 WRs will go.

ADP I use ADP as a basic tool, because I know most of the other participants will too. But I amend it to fit the survivor rules. I expect a QB run earlier than usual, as people realize that they need a third (or second) QB and the bottom is about to drop out. I expect people who drafted WRs early to reach on third and fourth round RBs even more so than in "normal" drafts, because there is no trading of picks. Therefore I believe that early round WRs are devalued because of the subsequent changes that have to be made to your draft strategy. There are other runs that I expect, but I don't want to list them all on the board.

2 pt. TE receptions: I believe these are a bit of a red herring, I believe there is enough TE depth that you can pick up more points by pairing up two good TEs than one great one.

Two week eliminations: During the bye week phase of the NFL schedule, this league uses two week total scores for eliminations. (e.g. lowest week 5/6 total score is eliminated) This rule tweak means the effect of players sharing the same bye week is dampened, but the number of players sharing consecutive byes is very important. This doesn't mean taking a lower valued player early based on byes, but that, if value forces you to draft two WRs with the same bye early, you should carry an extra WR with one of those final picks.

Early draft date (June 5): Because we're drafting before final rosters and starters are known, players in uncertain positions are devalued. This is known, and ADP reflects this. I believe it places a higher value on veterans whose job status is more stable than young players, especially rookies, who are still competing for jobs. I also believe there are two positions that are effected very differently.

Mid-range defenses are largely unknown at this point (although I'd consider myself very good at picking defenses, especially in this format because you can get lots of matchups against rookie QBs and schedule). You can take your last defense with your last pick and still know that they're going to play.

Kickers whose job status is unknown - especially rookie kickers - are to be avoided entirely. Because of the importance of carrying two kickers, you may not be able to wait until the 20th round to select your second kicker as you might in other drafts. Gather a list of kickers that have jobs locked up (Morten Anderson does not count) and make sure you get two of them.

Conclusion: I believe I have learned so much about this survivor format that I will help the message board win. More importantly, I can help you win an extra $500 for beating Joe and co. Please let me help our team show why the message board is the greatest asset at footballguys.com.

 
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I have been here since Mt. Cheatsheet was a mole hill. I have played in many formats, both free and money leagues.Let's get to the point - you need team players. Guys and gals that can offer their expertise but in the end, do what's necessary for the TEAM to win. Nevermind the cash, winning here is for bragging rights. I will contribute my abilities, my knowledge, and my experience to the that cause. Where's my strengths? DRAFTING. I draft using information from all sources, but my real edge is in analyzing my opponents' moves. From drafting in leagues, drafting in mocks (see Grid's current ones), to a current win in FBG's contest on the NFL draft, being able to gauge who will pick what players has served me well.ATTITUDE. I am a fierce competitor, but I am also willingly to step in and "do what needs to be done". Will we agree 100%? No, but this your team now and I am a player on the team(if chosen). I'm not gonna write a dissertation on each draft pick as some here will do. If that's what you're after, then I pass. Just a write-up as to why, that's all. But if making the right picks to win this league is what you are after, I offer my services. Let's work together as a cohesive unit of 12 and kick some FBG expert butt!Selected or not, I will be cheerin' you on. Represent us well, Mike. :boxing: (BTW, Congrats on being selected as Cap't.)

 
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You throw enough darts, eventually you hit the board.I should be on this team. Why? Because I won't BS you about my accomplishments. I won't tell you how I've won 50 kiddie leagues in the past 10 years with nothing more than a magazine to help me along. I won't tell you how I steal money from my friends every year because they couldn't forecast their way out of a paper bag. I won't prop up my fantasy football acumen by claiming I know more than your local fraternity house. I'll leave all of that up to the rest of of the flotsam around here.

Let's face it: fantasy football is at a minimum 50% luck. Sure, it seems like a load of skill when you start out, but as the strength of your league grows over the years (and people actually start to pay attention), the luck factor looms larger and larger. If you're a savvy player, you understand this and adjust to it instead of resenting and ignoring it. The best thing you can do is to sharpen your forecasting skills rather than trifling with VBD or other "quantitative" strategies that grossly oversell the confidence in how players will actually perform in the coming year. If you know your stuff, VBD is built in and ingrained. I don't need an app to tell me how to do this.

The only way to really kick some #### is to improve your forecasting and not to fall in line with the common thinking. The only thing others' rankings are good for is knowing who everyone else likes in the draft. However, you have to make up your own mind if you want to win.

I've been around this place a long time and use it for timely player info and opinion, but as for using it as a forecasting tool, that's something I don't trust anyone to do but me.

Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lieutenant Wood? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for rocko, and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that rocko's death, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives.

You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall -- you need me on that wall. We use words like "gllll peace," "bwih," and "good info here." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line.

I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it.

I would rather that you just said "#### n00b" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand the post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to!

 
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So why choose me, MBuehner? Its all about cutting edge theory balanced with a strong classical FF grounding. I've been playing in money leagues for 5 seasons and have won more than my fair share of Championships, but all of us can say that. What I bring to the table is vision. I've talked a lot on these boards about the importance of Games Theory in fantasy, and the skills one can bring from the poker table to the fantasy realm. Stats and projections are important, and I take a backseat to no-one in producing them, but a critical component many owners miss is psychology. I pride myself of manipulating the draft through my picks. If I can take a player that will force other owners to make picks theyd rather make later, i've given myself an advantage. I also feel i'm above average on draft commentary, and that will bring a nice element to the event. Again, being able to point out what a particular pick or trend is likely to mean to the shape of the draft going forward is an underappreciated art.So in short, I'm a good bet. Let me drive, I wont make a fool of you.Mbuehner

 
I'd love to compete in this kind of league simply because it'd be a different kind of challenge for me. I'm 27 and I've been playing this game for seven years. Like everyone else, I've had success, but that won't set me aside in a league like this. After posting on these boards for a long time, I'm ready for a challenge like this one. I don't use VBD. I make my own cheatsheets, but I don't use projections. I use more of a gut feeling about how I think a team will perform and how a given player will contribute. What it comes down to is whether or not you like a guy, and predicting an extra 150 yards or 2 fewer TDs isn't going to change that. You either like him or you don't, and most sets of projections break down into that. I don't have any fancy drafting strategies because I think that more often than not it's a waste of time. My drafting stragey develops as the draft moves. Why? Because my knowledge of football is enough to allow me to compete against almost anyone else. That's what this boils down to. Football. Sometimes I think people make more of this hobby than it needs to be, but I like to keep it simple. It has worked for me in the past, and it would work for me in this type of league, too. Some people scoff at the idea that drafting strategies and projections aren't worth the time they take to develop, but I've competed now in several leagues with people who DO use those tools, and I've always done very well. I entered two leagues with posters from this message board last year and I won one of them. In the other one, I led the league in scoring but was upset in the first round of the playoffs. I advanced in your Omega League last year, too, but injuries did me in. Hey, it happens.Bottom line? I'm ready. I'll take my preparation and drafting skills against those with fancy projection spreadsheets and ranking systems. And I'll win. You just need to give me the chance.Thanks Mike.

 
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Well Im going to throw my name in the hat. Bottom line, Im passionate about football, have been for most of my 27 yrs, and I am extremely passionate, and dedicated to fantasy football. Ive been in a great keeper league for the past 5 years, with some very good friends, and have made the playoffs 4 out of those 5 years. I lost the first three Super Bowls, making me feel a little like the Bills, and although it was extremely frustrating at the time, and still is, I wear those as a badge of honor, having fought through some major injuries in the 2nd 2 years. I was able to adjust, and go deep into the player pool to get contributions from un-suspecting players. So my basic selling point, is that I LOVE FOOTBALL. I live for week 1. There is no feeling like 12:59 (eastern) on a football Sunday. God bless Direct ticket, and my remote control skills. I feel like I am very knowledgeable on the sport, and its history. I feel like I can recognize trends, and avoid flukes as well as anybody. Im not afraid to go with my gut, and sometimes my gut will tell me to fall in love with somebody who isnt being touted by the masses. If I have a feeling about a guy, I do what I have to do to get him. Like most others, I prefer to build the running back position first, but would not pass on a sure-stud at another position, for mediocre depth at the rb position. So thats just a glimpse into my fantasy football mind. If you pick me, I cant gurantee wins or titles, but I can gurantee 100% dedication, and 150% effort. And most importantly, I will have a ton of fun, because thats what its all about in the first place. Thanks,Mike

 
As a 3 digit poster and part of numerous message board cliques, I am throwing my hat in the ring. Pros:-My age allows me to remember drafting John Riggins when he was on the Jets.-I have been banned and time outted several times by FBG staff, leaving me with a healthy animosity.-I am witty and urbane.-I finished second to Shuke in a 14 man FBG money league last year (Shuke was on steroids and I should've won).-I regularly DO NOT POST IN THE SHARK POOL.-My odor is under control.-I will apply using numerous aliai and am bound to be accepted anyway. :cX:

 
Hi, my name is spOOfy, and I am a FF addict.Unlucky, please be my enabler.Let's face it, most of the posters applying here are qualified in some regard. We all have skills in this addiction we call fantasy football. That is why I, and others, spend 365 days a year on this message board. That is why we are doing mock drafts in February. That is why we participate in many, many leagues.I don't envy your decision. It will be a difficult one, and you honestly can't go wrong with anyone who posted before me and anyone posting after me (well, don't quote me on that).So what can I do to make myself stand out from the pack? I can tell you about my 8 years of experience, my many titles, my multiple leagues and even my drafting style.I can tell you that I am a writer, with Bachelor and Master's degrees in Journalism and English.Or, I can try to use a gimmick to make my post prominent:

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But does any of that really matter? What matters is that I will help the team win... and that I will name my first born son after you if you select me. Thanks for your consideration.
 
Unlucky:You've got an unenviable task ahead of you - whittling down a ton of excellent, well-qualified candidates to a team of 11. No matter whom you select, worthy participants will end up on the outside looking in.While I'm not the most prolific poster here on the boards, I've been a part of the community at some level since the early days of cheetsheets.net. Both of my submissions to the 2003 freelance article pool were accepted, so I feel qualified to meet the writing requirements of the position and know that I can produce acceptable work and meet deadlines.I won't bore you with a laundry list of local and Yahoo leagues I've dominated, but I'd like to highlight some of my more relevant experience and attributes.I've been a part of the FBG "Survivor II" invitational both years, and was the winner of the contest in 2003. Most participants felt that the 2003 draft was the toughest, most competitive one they were in last year, and I concur. My proven track record here should be an excellent predictor of my success in this Survivor league. Pick-by-pick write-ups were required both years, so doing another here is no problem for me. I'm also a founding owner and commissioner in the "No Mercy" leagues founded from the FBG board in 2001. 2004 marks my second appearance in the "A" league - reserved for the most successful owners out of the 72-team pool. In addition, I commish the FBG Dynasty league, as well as vice commish my Zealots Field league and I was the 2003 champion of the 60-team NFL (was NGFFL) an old-school 'experts' league featuring regular contributors to the rec.sports.football.fantasy USENET newsgroup. I've got a bit of an unconventional draft strategy, as I never make projections or produce a hard and fast ranking list. Basically, I spend a lot of time reading, researching and learning about draft-eligible players and what circumstances (if any) are likely to be different for them vs. years past. I also participate in many mocks and Xpertleagues to gain insight on where a given player is likely to be drafted by others. With this framework in my mind, I'm ready to go into any draft armed only with a reasonably deep cheatsheet to track which players are off the board and which remain available. As time for my pick nears, I do a quickie analysis of my current team needs vs. the remaining talent at each position and I couple that with a guesstimate of who is most likely to fall to my next pick. Usually, that process points me to one or two best-fit candidates (not necessarily the top available name on my cheatsheet) and I use the ol' gut to break any ties. I would not recommend this prep strategy for others, as I think many would be uncomfortable drafting with no projections or rankings, but it does seem to work well for me, and I would stack my draft skills against anyone here on the boards. I hope I've presented compelling evidence to support my inclusion in this league, but as I mentioned above, I know the competition will be tough and many skilled applicants won't make the cut. Either way, thank you for taking the time to read and consider my post and best of luck to the boarders in this!!Rob Militzer

 
Playing since 1988.I can taunt the opposition to the point of anger, this causes mistakes on their part.I win.I'm extremely intelligent.There is nothing in the shark pool that I read with regularity. In fact, the best posters from the sharks have since departed as it turned into "I know more than you" and frustrated the best posters. Since I haven't been reading it for a while, no disrespect to the "good" posters of today.

 
Although I know that I most likely will not be chosen, I'd like to be considered for a spot. My credentials are average, nothing overly impressive, but not embarassing. I am starting my 7th year in Fantasy Football. In the previous 6 years, I have had five playoff appearnaces, been to four Superbowls, only winning once however (gotta be honest). ONly once have I have failed to make the playoffs in my league, because I was out of the country during my draft and was forced to have someone draft for me. I gave him my cheatsheet and he drafted a good team considering i couldn't see the trend in the drafting. I also had bad luck that year with injuries (Fred Taylor and Jamal Anderson got hurt within weeks of each other). Like I siaid, my credentials are probably not what you are looking for.

As for drfat strategy, in a league such as this, I believe the MBers have an advantage as they KNOW who each Staffer likes and where he ranks them. Its crucial to track the draft, and not only draft the best available player, but to see who will be drated AFTER your pick. It may be beneficial to draft someone you might be slightly lower on but you know the Staffer drafting after you cannot take him because of some sort of conflict or personal preference. This could possibly leave the better player available to the next MBer drafting after the Staffer. This should not only be a personal game, but also a TEAM game. After all, its US vs. THEM. Bye weeks should also be taken into consideration in this format since there is no trading of players and the scoring system is cumulative by week. Any conflicts in bye weeks, and early bye weeks can hurt you in the long run. The poi t is to try to eliminate the Staffers as soon as possible. Force them to draft the players with early bye weeks as much as possible. There are other considerations to take into account during the draft but I don't want to give away ALL our strategy.

As a small fish on these boards (although I used to have a member number in the thirties before they changes things here) I know I most likely won't be selected, HOWEVER....

I believe everyone deserves at least a shot at going against the big guys. Therefore, I am again submitting my idea, on behalf of THE UNCHOSEN (ths would be a nice team name now that I think about it), that the 12th MB 'player' be a composite of the rest of us MBers. When its our turn to draft, we vote on a player. First player receiving 10 votes gets drafted. I know this may make the draft a little longer, but this way we ALL are involved. We wouldn't be in it for the money, just the honor of having a chance of going aganst the staff. If team MB12 wins, the money goes to charity. I think there are many deserving MBers here that won't get a chance to play. Thoughts?

 
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I'm relatively new here and likely know less about fantasy football than most of you guys....but what good is a team without a little variety? :football:

 
Qualifications:1. Entered 6 leagues last year, won 2, finished second in total points in another. Finished middle of the pack in the other three. Total Entry Fees $500; Total Winnings $1650.2. Entering WCOFF this year so I take this very seriously. Team name: 1-2-1 Press3. Began play in 1996 in my last year of college in a very competitive league. I am the only person to win the league more than once capturing the title 3 times. The same 12 players that began the league in ’96 are still in the league.4. For a living, I spend most of my time working on financial forecasting and projections. I transfer those skills to fantasy football very easily. There are plenty of trends in football and its statistics and I use those to my advantage on draft day.5. Wrote two articles for Footballguys.com last year and did several write ups for player analysis in last years FanEx draft.6. Management of Footballguys.com hates me so adding me to the team could rattle them. Strategy for a survivor style league:1. Avoid getting zeros from players. I’d rather have 7 consistent players who are more average than a few studs and some below average players. In other words, I prefer to draft players where I know what I’m getting. 2. Draft players who are still improving. Most players production follows a bell curve over the course of their time in the league. The idea is to get those that are still on the left of that curve and improving on their numbers from prior years.3. Typically follow the following guidelines on draft day: draft young improving running backs who are in their first 2-5 years in the league, mature wide receivers who are the number one option on their team, and quarterbacks later in the draft with upside potential.In addition to being informative in my player selection write-ups, I will be very entertaining. If you want the message board to win, add me to the squad. :football: I can tell the competition for this is going to be tough.I thought I’d add a round of Jeopardy to my application for entertainment purposes.Category: FBG StaffAnswers:$100 – The number of original staff members who are going to play in this competition. $200 - Ken Maxwell, Ru Paul, and the Sasquatch have this in common.$300 – This is how Chase Stuart was added to the FBG.com staff.$400 – 57% eating junk food, 22% napping, 17% dreaming of Selma Hayek, 4% thinking about fantasy football.$500 – These two staff members call themselves the “Wonder Twins.”Final Jeopardy-The Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the L.A. Clippers, the Arizona Cardinals, and this ensemble of FBG staff have this in common.Questions to come later… so check back in.

 
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GatormanWinner inaugural survivor 2 competiton.My track record on the boards speaks for itself, as well as my writeups in the two previous survivor drafts.Good luck, Unlucky, fielding this team. There are plenty to choose from.GatorEdit to add some recommendations for others I have faced around here that are damn good:Cobalt CrusinGeneral MalaiseSandbaggerJzillapurplehazePick :eek:
Not going to bore you with long, detailed bs. That's what the reviews are for. ;) I'll add Gatorman to my reference list. :thumbup: We would make a heck of 1-2 punch! :boxing: I've played FF for 6 year now(going on 7).I've played(and won) idp, dynasty,contract dynasty, keeper, auction, redraft, Survivor(as in S2,the toughest bunch of drafters I've come up against).I made the cut to 64 in last years FBG 15K survivor contest.Some leagues that I am currently in: Newsgroup Rooney Lg, No Mercy-Hammerhead, Zealots (1,15,Grange Masters), Dynasty Wars(FBG vs Huddle), Interboard Challenge(FBG won in 2003 btw - GO FBGuys!)I am a gut drafter. If there's someone that I like this year, I'll reach, take em and let the comments fly. U won't regret adding me to the team. I wanna kick some --- :football: PM me on AIM if you have any questions. Handle is CobaltCruisin
 
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I have played fantasy football for a number of years and have participated on this board for more than four years. I split time between here and free for all, mostly posting about poker theory over there. I could go through a checklist of my achievements, (if you feel compelled you can look at my dynasty roster in a very competitive 14 team league made up of FBG regulars-I am second from the bottom on the right); however I believe my previous achievements in typical leagues are irrelevant to the conversation.

Why? Non survivor leagues and leagues that allow trading and/or waiver wire pick-ups have very little in common with this competition, outside of requiring a keen understanding of the league rules, careful draft preparation, and if possible (which will be possible in this case) knowledge of others owner’s preferences. Your team in those leagues is fluid, and your players are merely tools to help you achieve the goal of winning the championship, based on your leagues rules. You draft is simply step one in trying to establish a position of power. You must continually stay aware of what is happening in both the NFL and in your league to make informed decisions about trades and waiver wire pick-ups. In those leagues, a shrewd owner goes through the scores and the standings every Tuesday and tries to identify what other owners are thinking: are they content, antsy, desperate, worried about an upcoming bye-week, reeling from injuries. etc. Simply put, in a league with other quality owners, you need a whole lot more than a good draft and some good luck. That is not the case in Survivor.

In leagues where you make trades, I have a fundamentally different approach to the draft: I draft the players I think will do the best - period. I am willing to trade up to get a player I want and I am happy to trade down if I hit a pocket in the draft where I think players will have equal value. While I am not likely to draft QBs back to back in rounds three and four, I don’t get overly hung up on position. I watch who is weak at certain positions and could be a potential trade partner in the future. I don’t get too hung up on bye weeks, I just draft the best player, and if I have a crappy week, so be it.

This draft will not work like that at all. You have to go into this draft with a general idea of how many players you want to carry at each position and what round they are likely to go. You must be aware of how your bye weeks fall. There is no trading down, so you cannot simply say that two players are equal. You must find a difference that separates them. In Survivor, there is no such thing as a reach, unless you definitely could have had that player a round later (which is rarely, if ever the case). You take the player who think will perform best in the context of your teams overall make up. The overall make up essential is essential, as you must strive to never have the worst team in weeks 4 through 13. Your team is fixed, and must have built in allowance for injury.

Another huge difference is simply the timing of this draft. In a typical draft, you can have a better handle on sleeper by carefully watching training camp battles. In this draft, few if any of the June 1 salary cap casualties will have a new home. Players in uncertain situations carry significantly more risk.

These are some initial thoughts about this draft:

1)Most of the FBG staff and many of the MB posters will be familiar with MT’s theory of having at least 4 RB’s in a league like. If last year’s survivor leagues are any indication, there will be a huge run on RB’s in rounds 1-4. That does not mean you have to participate in the run, but you cannot be surprised when this happens.

2)With no penalty for fumbles and on –1 for INT’s, mistake prone QB’s such as Culpepper and Bulger have even more value than usual (although Culpepper’s value can’t get much higher).

3)At 2 points per reception for TE’s, one catch equals twenty yards and three catches equals one touchdown. Last year, that would have made Freddie Jones and his 55 catches (and only one game with less than 2 catches) significantly more valuable than many of the other 500 and 3 type TE’s.

4)In this scoring format, where you do not select a starter, you must decide prior to the draft the relative value of a stud at a position vs. two players you take later at the same position, and how that will affect your team. For example- would you rather take Domanick Davis in round 2, and some combination of 2 WR’s and 2 QB’s in rounds 5-10. or Peyton Manning in round two and some combination of 2-3 Rb’s and 2 WR’s in rounds 5-10. You can’t simply go with a gut here until you have looked at how statistically those different scenarios yield results. Every decision impacts future decisions, particularly as soon as you make a choice that limits that your flexibility.

That is more than enough for now. If I get selected, I don’t want to tip my hand more than I already have.

 
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I've been with these message boards for a while. I do not post in abundant quantities, only when I feel I can bring something new to the table or feel strongly enough to echo someone else's comments. Trust me, I have an opinion on everything.I'm a numbers geek, always have been. I have my analytical way of making decisions, but I do not ignore my gut either. It's not a huge gut, but it has feelings and sometimes it pays to listen to them. Intangibles are sometimes stronger than numbers.I've been in fantasy football for since 1999. Since then I have been a bonafide junky. I played fantasy baseball one year in high school and after I stole their money they either stopped that league or never asked me back - not sure how it played out actually. But then I was introduced to Fantasy Football and the love affair has never died.I've won one championship and finished runner up twice. I been in one league for 5 of those years and a 2nd league 3 more. I've started my own Dynasty League and it has been going great - football does not have to stop come February - it can go ALL YEAR LONG. Hell, that is why I am here now!I think I bring a different perspective to the table. I'm usually told I think of things most wouldn't - a credit to my analytical skills. It's my strong suit at work. I don't always win people over with my ideas (that is not my goal), but I usually do get them to think of a situtation or problem in more than one light (that is my goal).I rest.EDITED for spelling :ph34r:

 
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Hi Unlucky - Congrats and good luck with a difficult selection process.

Personal

My real name is Bill and I live in South Florida. I'm originally from Pittsburgh, and my NFL teams in order are the Steelers and Dolphins. I'm 34, married with 2 kids (Jocelyn 5 and Caitlyn 1). I work for a pharmaceutical company as the IS QA Manager.

Experience

This will be my 6th season as a fantasy football commissioner, and 9th overall as a participant. I have been a footballguy for 5 years, and after applying what I learn here I have become a fantasy football machine. I consider myself a fantasy football 'rounder' , taking my shark feed skills to as many local South Florida leagues that I can gain entry to.

Last season on xpertleagues.com, I ranked 65th overall, with a score of 10.767. I won 2 of the 7 leagues I drafted. I enjoy and excel in the survivor format. (xpertleagues ID: soflapitbull)

I play in a keeper league with new footballguys Colin Dowling and Andy Rudnicki, so I am comfortable I can hold my own against the tough competition here.

Draft Theories

Like many here, I believe in VBD and I treat Dodd's 'The Perfect Draft' like it is a Rambaldi artifact.

I try to make solid picks early and minimize risk. Once my core player-base is secured, I will look to take a chance on some prospects with upside.

I believe in the Internet information age you have to think 'outside the box' to find value and sleeper picks. My opinions are sometimes scorned by many, but often also correct in the end.

Specific to Survivor format, I have a number of 'trick play' strategies (outside the norm) which I employ specifically for these leagues. The latitude to make these kinds of moves is one reason I like the format so much. I'll stand by my results to date.

Rank Preperation

Like the pro players and coaches, there is no off-season for the ShadowMaster.

I've been hard at work evaluating players since February. I drafted in a 16 team, 22 rounder over the past 3 months (slow email format). More recently, I have completed 2 mock drafts with members of these boards, 1 survivor auction draft, and 3 traditional survivor drafts.

In short, I'm ready coach!

Approach

For this contest, easy.....

Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

Thanks,

Bill Daniels

<ShadowMaster>

 
Background:10 year veteran of multiple redraft leagues and a 2 year stint in a dynasty. In my 10 year league I made the playoffs 7 years and won it all once. In the dynasty I made the playoffs the 1st year and won it the 2nd. In various other friendly leagues I have won it @half the time usually making the playoffs. I'm also a member of No Mercy Leagues which promotes and demotes owners from A league to E league depending on their performance. I won my league the introductory year which led to the formation of the A league where I have placed 3rd the last 2 years. I have not played the survivor format but I don't think that's much of a problem.Prep: I read. A lot. I read as many opinions as I can get my hands on. I read about player movement and try to determine how that affects the team overall. I decide if I agree with "conventional" wisdom or have to make my own wisdom. I don't do stat projections. I'll download a cheatsheet before the draft then mark it up to fit in with my feelings.Draft: I go with my gut and use my knowledge of "conventional" wisdom to project draft picks ahead of time. I usually know who will be available next time it comes to me so I can make my pick in a timely manner. I hate using conventional means to draft, it's boring. In No Mercy I have never drafted a RB in the 1st 2 rounds because the "sharks" overvalue them to an extreme degree, and because I have started with a low draft pick. I told them if I catch the top 3 that I'll win it all. You have to play the game within a game.Why you should pick me: I'm highly competitive and well prepared. My writing style may be a bit dry but I can definitely explain why I picked a guy where I did.

 
I'd like to be considered for this as well.

Unlucky, I played with you in the first Survivor League in 2002 with Cracker, Shining Path, Purplehaze and a few other long term message board participants. I came in 6th, which considering my overall draft that year, wasn't too shabby. I think my write-ups for that draft were a solid mixture of insight and humor. Here's an example taken from the 2002 league:

Round 8, Pick 91

Clinton Portis, RB Broncos

Positives:  An electrifying, cut-back runner with tremendous speed, Portis was called the best running back in the draft by coach Mike Shanahan.  That is high praise from man who has been very accurate in his prognostication of backs in the past.  Portis fits Denver’s offensive style beautifully and Gary Kubiak has to be pleased to get a young slasher to add to his offensive weapons.  Denver has an excellent offensive scheme designed to allow their backs to excel.  I have to believe that Mike Anderson, Terrell Davis and Olandis Gary have all been the recipients of a system built around an effective run-block offensive line.  None of the afore mentioned backs came to Denver as a high draft pick and one has to wonder if they were really all that talented to begin with.  Anderson struggled last year and has been moved to fullback.  Gary has been rumored to be on the trading block and Terrell Davis has not been completely healthy since 1998.  Therefore, Portis does not face staggering odds of winning the starting job outright and if this high round pick conforms to the Shanahan’s offensive system, it could be a perfect match of talent and brains.

Negatives:  “Welcome to Shanahan Hell, General Malaise!  That sudden urge to throw a brick through the TV whenever Shanahan’s mug is shown is normal; as is the massive clumps of hair falling out of your head!”  I have thus far been able to avoid the messy Denver RB situation  – I now find myself mired in the middle of it.  Portis might be a feature back, he might never see a game and he might platoon with the other 3 RB’s.  Whatever the case, Shanahan is certain to NEVER let us on to what he’ll do.

Strategies:  It should be evident by now that I am trying to make up for my lack of RB drafting at the top by cherry picking rookies in the middle.  Foster, Rhodes and Portis are all talented backs – will either one of them see significant time this year?  I don’t know.  I do think that I have increased my chances of finding a hot rookie by selecting more than one and this type of strategy will pay off handsomely if one of them can win and hold onto a starting job.  Of the three I list above, I think Portis could be the first to make an immediate impact.  If so, an 8th round pick will be quite the bargain.  But if none of these guys hit the field in week 1, I’ll be the first FBG cut.
Credentials:- Commish 2 leagues currently, 1 since 2000.

- Commish the HFFL, which is a league comprised of FBG's most avid and successful handicappers on the boards. I'm sure any one of them would vouch for my dedication to the success and enjoyment of the overall league.

- Defensive coordinator for a team in the HAFAX challenge (run by Greg Kellog) last year.

- Wrote for two different websites over the last 2 years.

- Particpated in No Mercy league last year, finishing second.

- Have won 4 championships and earned over 3 thousand dollars since 2000.

- TOCOL Champion in 2002, topping such FBG legends as Beer30, The Donkey, Beakerpunk and other solid contributers.

- Lastly, I Eat ALL the Poop!

Edit: Sh!ck says we need more....here's one more piece I wrote for Jason Wood's "Player of the Day" last summer. This on Kurt Warner:

I've spent a lot of time thinking about Kurt Warner. I have been since he set the fantasy world on fire as a relative unknown in 1999. If you look back on what he's done, he really has turned the world of football scouting up on its head. How does a guy this gosh darn good languish in obscurity for so long? I mean, the pinpoint accuracy....the immaculate touch....the confidence to stand in a collapsing pocket with brutal giants who want to put your jock in the dirt. Kurt Warner was the quintessential Horatio Alger hero - a good guy who kept plugging along until opportunity fell in his lap.

It's a nice story. And he's a nice guy. And I like nice guys and nice stories in a sport and society littered and laced with bad guys who do bad things yet draw bigger paychecks in a week than most of us will see in 10 years.

All that said, I think Kurt Warner is done. In fact, I think he's an optical illusion that will disappear almost as quickly as he landed. From 1999 to 2001, Warner was the emperor of the NFL quarterback position. I'm here to proclaim that the emperor has no clothes and soon, this emperor will be out of the NFL and a permanent fixture in the annals of football lore.

His confidence is gone. His throwing motions will never ever be the same. His team no longer embraces him as the yeomen journeyman who brought their franchise from the cellar to the peak in one year. His relationship with the coach and fans has soured. His supporting cast has aged and his 300+ pound security blanket on the offensive line is unavailable to protect his blind side.

Warner will not make it through the 2003 season. The coach, players and fans saw a more talented, younger and more confident quarterback almost lead their downtrodden team out of the trenches last year and into the playoffs. Warner returned to put an end to the turnaround and went back to the bench with a season ending injury. He is no longer the quarterback we celebrated and cheered. I am going to boldly predict that this will be the last season Kurt Warner suits up and plays football for the St. Louis Rams.

Marc Bugler is more talented. He is younger and groomed for the system. He is hungry and eager to follow his coach’s orders. After Warner either struggles or goes down with another injury, Bugler will be inserted into the starting line-up for good.

I don't like being a negative man and I don't like seeing fallen stars tarnished. However, the realist in me has seen enough. And while I don't earn my salary by coaching the NFL or commentating on ESPN, I've watched football religiously since I was 4 years old. It is my opinion that Warner is not longer able to be the quarterback he once was. And honestly, how talented was he really? We're talking about a man that couldn't start at the collegiate level at a school most of us have never heard of. Sure he might have been a star in the Arena league or the NFL Europe, but that is no harbinger for big league success. He was a product of good timing in the perfect system with one of the greatest running backs and set of WR's in the history of the NFL. He was brimming with confidence. The defenses he faced didn't take him seriously and had no game tape available to them. He had never taken a major blow to the head or suffered an injury so severe his hand would be rendered permanently altered.

In short, Kurt Warner is not talented enough to overcome the obstacles that face him this season. There are more talented options on the bench ready to take over. Warner will not finish the 2003 season and I would not draft him this year no matter how great the value looks to be when peering at cheatsheets.

Predictions?

3 games played. The Rams go 0-3. Warner suffers another major injury to his hand or a concussion as the line fails to do its job.

500 yards passing. 2 tds. 6 ints. 2 fumbles.
I also throw support to Gatorman.
 
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Resume1. I write for a paycheck.2. 1/3 of the FBG staff is in No Mercy. The only FBG staff member that has made it to the top league (so far) is Maurile. I am in the top league in No Mercy (and not just because I'm a governor). You earn your way into the top league by winning - that means being better than the competition. The competition is recruited from the best posters here at FBG and FBG staff members are encouraged to join too. To be the best, you have to beat the best. That's what No Mercy is all about. Edited to add: No Mercy ruled the survivor 2 drafts the past 2 years. 7 of 12 invitees last year were NM members.3. Survivor II participant the past two years. Last year I survived longer than six others, in spite of making a stupid mistake in the second round (drafting a wr instead of a rb) and losing my top QB to injury. The fact that I outlasted 6 other players with Canidate/A-Train as my RB2 and Brees as my QB1 (becauseof injury) says something about my ability to find value in the mid to late rounds.4. Perennially in the money in my high stakes league - $500 entry. That menas I'm either first or second in H2H or first or second in total points - every year. We draft in a casino in Reno every year.5. Made playoffs in 6 of eight leagues last year and won 3 of them. These aren't guppy leagues either, as many of the other owners I play against will be applying for a Survivor team.6. Been here since cheatsheets.com.7. Edited to add: No Mercy annual high points record-holder - 1614 points in 2002! Drafting Strategy1. Modified VBD. I do my own projections. I calculate my X numbers, take ADP numbers from actual drafts (when they are available, mocks when they aren't) and build buckets filled with the players taken between my draft picks. The players within the buckets are arranged by X number. So if I'm drafting 3rd, the first bucket has players with an ADP up to 1.03 listed from highest X number to lowest, the next bucket is filled with players with an ADP between 1.03 and 2.10, etc. The goal is to draft the best player in the top 2 buckets. I also have a scarcity factor that tracks how many NFL starters and how many fantasy starters are left to be drafted at QB and RB at any given time.2. Survivor Strategy. I have goals as to how many players to take at each position. I will have to rethink bye week strategy based on this format.3. I practice. I mock draft at every position that I'll draft at until I find a good winning strategy.Also edited to add that there are a lot of real qualified guys applying that I've drafted against. I could make any recommendations for fear of missing one.

 
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Hi Unlucky,

I do not write eloquently, am hated by most, and loved by few. there are probably more 'sexy' option out there, but c'mon you need a dark horse.

Opinionated - check

Well versed - uncheck

Able to degrade and humiliate your opponents - check

Redraft specialist - check

OBC member - check (read: astute FF acumen)

next in line to be a mod- check (! can verify this, don't listen to those other staff noobs)

How cool would it be to pick the least likely to succeed and actually have him (me) take you to the promised land.

If you need further info please PM me.

With Love,

reg

 
Your post in this thread is your application.  Give me your background, and convince me as to why I should pick you.  Write as much or little as you feel necessary.  I am looking for experience, draft theories, your rankings preparation, and how you would approach this style of league.  I'll also be considering your writing skills, since you'll be required to write up each draft pick.  I'm looking to select a well rounded team, so don't feel the need to conform to a certain stereotype.
Here you can find all ~1900 of my Shark Pool posts. While I agree post count is not important, you only need to look at a small sample of them to see I care a lot about this game and I work very hard at every league I am in.Why do I deserve to be in this league?

First, I deserve to be in this league because I win at Fantasy Football. Of my 7 leagues last season (2 online with people I didnt know) I made the playoffs in all but 1. The league I did not make the playoffs in was a league with a friend who made us draft William Green. Of these 6 playoff teams 3 made the superbowl and all 3 superbowl teams won. 3 of my 7 leagues I won, in which all were very competitive and $$ oriented. I have never played in a fantasy football league where money is not at stake. It takes too much time, and I take this game too seriously.

Second, as you can tell from my Shark Pool posts I gear myself towards understanding the draft and drafting strategies. I feel the draft is the most important part of Fantasy Football. It is true you cant win regulary if you dont work the WW or trades well, the draft is still where it all starts for me. I pride myself on drafting and as you can tell from my posts I work hard improving my drafting approach each year, as each year is different.

Finally, I deserve to be in this league because of my dedication to FBGs and this forum. I have been a regular poster here in the new forums as well as in the cheatsheet days. I work very hard here trying to not ride on gut feelings but more 'likelyhood' of football and its trends. I feel this is what makes me better than most at this game.

If I am selected to play in this league, I will promise to uphold its integrity. I will work hard at producing the best, most compettive high scoring team of them all. I will garuntee I do not finish in last place. I will do well, and I expect to win. I will provide all necessary commentary as most picks I make are a choice between 3 people in which I base my choice on drafting strategy, projections, and likelyhood.

Thanks,

JAA

 
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Let's see, why pick me.

Well, I've been around and my skill abounds.

My posts are generally worthwhile, and will often bring others a smile.

I can write and sometimes rhyme, particularly if I take some time.

I tend to think outside the box, but my picks are still generally locks.

Some hold to stud RB theory, but I find the results are often dreary.

My style cannot be wrapped up with a bow, I like to apply EVERYTHING I know.

I like to avoid hype like the plague, the justification is often quite vague.

It's all about value you see, that's what has meaning to me.

Redraft, dynasty and survivor, draft and auction, scoring standard and odd,

Upon all of these sacred grounds I have succesfully trod.

I know what it takes to win a survivor, so in the end we will be doing high-fivers.

 
I'm just going to echo a lot of what Pickles said, but here goes.

I've played since '97. I generally make the playoffs and have won a few titles. I "know" the hobby to the extent that it can be known. I've been known to hit on my share of projections and miss on a few.

I'm not going to pretend to know more about fantasy football than anyone else, because let's face it, we're not talking chess here. Anyone who's played this game for more than two seasons without figuring out how to factor in vagaries in scoring systems and lineup requirements is obviously a half-wit.

Here's what I can do. I can write. I can present a cogent argument for just about any position I take. I have opinions that I think are more interesting than whether Quentin Griffin will be a stud this year. I'm far more interested in whether QBs should be allowed in Flex spots. And I can do all this while being reasonably entertaining.

And that's the key to this thing. Before considering me, I think you owe it to your subscribers to choose guys like Pickles and GM, because speaking for myself and the rest of the people who would rather attend a production of William Hung starring in Camelot than spend an extended stay in the Shark Pool, keeping this thing entertaining will be key. Everyone has opinions. Pick people with interesting opinions.

EDIT: Hey, looks like I'm out for the 5th anyway. Let me renew my plea for Pickles, GM, anyone who doesn't sound and play like everyone else. Consider it a plea for sanity.

 
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I would like to play and I am very competitve :boxing: I will not bore you with a 1,000 word paragragh but just want to note:--- "Been in the game for years "Have been playing for 13 years--- Commish for 10 years--- Won 7 "live" titles , (not including ESPN and other garabage)--- Have had 1 undefeated season and 2 1 lose seasons--- I have been using this site since the Cheatsheet.net days Good luck to everyone in consideration to be selected.

 
*Edited - I will not be able to make a June 5th draft. Sorry for the wasted post space here but I'd like to keep my recomendation to the guys below.*

I mainly wanted to come in and give support to purplehaze67 (Rob Militzer) and bueno (Rick Tschauder), who are also in the No Mercy Great White league. These guys know how to draft. They come very prepared and I fear drafting against them more than the FBG staff members I have drafted against before. This WOULD NOT BE a team of "the best of the message board" without these two guys.

Mark Speener and Cobalt Cruisin' are others that I have experience playing against and have to give the both of them some credit and respect as well. They are also very well prepared drafters and bring a very successful drafting style with them.

 
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Unlucky – Congratulations on being named MB captain. There are a couple of reasons why I would be a good addition to your team. First let me give you my FF experience. I have been playing FF for 6 years with some success. What started out as a last minute fill in for a work league immediately became on obsession. After 1 year experience in this work league I was invited to join an 8 year old 14 team league filled with many of the founding members some of which I happen to be related to. When I entered this league I knew I needed help and that is when I found cheetsheets.net. I have been reading the FBG message boards ever since. I only post when I think I have something of value to add, and to be honest, with all the knowledgeable guys in the shark pool someone has usually made my point before I can.In my first year in this league I made it to the semifinals but have not won the fantasy bowl yet. This is my main league and is my holy grail. I will not rest until I win this league. Lots of bragging rights involved with friends & relatives. Except for this league I have had success in all my other leagues generally making the playoffs and winning a championship or two along the way in leagues of varying competitiveness or lack thereof.Last year I had a freelance article published by FBG. See the article titled “Waiver Wire Running Back” for an example of my writing & analysis. When that article was published it was singled out by Jason Wood on the boards and I was very proud of that, until I read Jason’s bio and found out that he is only a kid. (only kidding Jason)Last year I entered the FBG $15K contest and ended up winning the whole thing. This was my first time participating in a survivor format league so I guess my strategy worked. You can see my team on last year’s FBG site. I know some people were disappointed that last year’s FBG contest did not generate more trash talking but that is simply not my style. I prefer to let my game do my talking. Also, I had a healthy dose of superstitions that if I were to talk some trash I might blow my chances.My strategy for survivor style will be to generally choose the best player available and watch the bye situation very carefully. One overlooked quality I look for in a player in the survivor style is dependability. I want players that will contribute to my team every week. This is why I chose LT & Manning on my $15K team The decision that anyone in this draft will have to make is; what position do they want to use the shotgun approach. Also known as the committee approach. With all the good drafters that will be in this league you know your team will have some weaknesses and you will have to decide early on in the draft which position you will try to get by with low round draft picks. Most people will use this approach on QB, TE or D. As you can see in the $15K contest I used this approach at the WR position and also at RB2 to a lesser extent. I also feel you need a good mix of dependable veterans and some young guys with upside. Of course it always helps if you pick the right guys.I do not do projections but will do rankings based on past performance, team, individual situation, and gut feeling based on 40 plus years of watching & playing football and of course the last 6 years of FF experience.So if you want someone on your team with proven championship survivor skills that has already beaten most, if not all, of the people applying for this team along with several of the FBG staff, then I am your man.

 
Wednesday May 19th, 2004. Footballguys.com, Cyberspace. Dear Mr. Unlucky... I accept the fact that I will have to sacrifice a whole Saturday for this draft for whatever it was that we did to get in this contest, what we didn’t do was wrong. But we think you're crazy to make us write this essay telling you who we think we are, what do you care? You see us as you want to see us... in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. You see us as a brain, an athelete, a fanatic, and a FFA criminal. Correct? That's the way we saw each other at seven o'clock this morning. We were brainwashed...

Fantasy Football Resume

Leagues of Note

FBG DYNASTY NL league that drafted out last spring/summer, on the Mocks Forum on the Old Board and Rookie Draft.

Member of SSL II 2003

Member of BlackDog Football (1997 – 200?) Won Championships in 2000, 2002.

Founding Member of WCOFF – Lost in League 27 Championship game in 2002, 3rd palce in league 7 2003.

No Mercy Kestrel’s Flight 2003

Why I’m here.

In the interest of gettting a shot at being a member of the Message Board team selected I guess I need to answer the question, Who am I? Who do I think I am and what I can bring to this contest?

My interest in football comes from playing it. I started playing in 5th grade. I was an allstate linebacker in Oklahoma and lead my team in rushing and tackling my senior year in high school. I still play football. I am currently in a flagfootball league and our team is in first place. The devotion is there. Football is not only a spectator sport, no matter how old you are.

I am a very active member in the FFA Forum. I originally only hung out in the Sharkpool, but like many people who hang here, we move over to the FFA to pass the time when you’ve read every article and every piece of information that you can find online. Before the blog came out I would go check every on-line newspaper of every team, everyday of the year for a story on their football team. I became obscessed in finding the one detail that no one else would have to give me the edge. It carried over to success in my leagues. I am a value guy who is not afraid to take chances if I see talent. Stud Wide Receiver theory works if you’re in the right spot.

Drafting Stratagies

My projections are based on a number of variables: Last year’s stats, this year’s situations, and homework. I think the single most important factor is preparation. My projections generaly are close to what we see on FBG and other sites but you have to know the right guys to pick and who to avoid. I genrally target guys in certain rounds but am not glued into one strategy and use an organic drafting method. In survivor drafts you need to use a value based comittie approach and avoid by week conflicts.

Why I can help the Message Board Team WIN!

I believe, like many others here, that I can win every league I enter. You have to, to be sussessful. I will be able to write quality write-ups on each draft pick. Why? Because, like you, I have the knowledge. I am familiar the histories, the stats, and the situations of every guy that has a chance of getting on the field. I know the game and what it takes to succeed.

Like I said before, the real drawing power of this contest is not the $$ and fabulous prizes but the chance to step up against the very best in the field. Fantasy Football has never been more popular than it is right now. I've the seen the sport/game grow out of control in the last 7 years. New leagues and World Championships are sprouting up all along the way. I have watched this site grow with the rise in popularity. I would like a chance to play along side of the guys that helped me become a better competitor. I would like a chance to teach the teachers, the swamis, the best of the best, AND, if it happens: Awesome. If not, football is still in full effect at this very moment, NOW and FOREVER!

I AM HERE TO REPRESENT THE FREE FOR ALL

WTYFM

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