Summerpalooza IV - Combined Music/Fantasy Draft - Braxton Un-Breaks My Heart (2 Viewers)

[Ilov80s]

LOL.

On a more serious note, thank God you didn't post a song about what could have been. Jerick McKinnon is a recent all-timer for that.

I gave my all, but I guess my all wasn't good enough
Cause here we are back where we were before...

Yeah, he was such a super athlete coming out of college. One has to wonder how much of that is left though. 

I think you meant 16.11, ilov.

Thanks, hadn't had my coffee yet and got mixed up.  

 

[Ilov80s]

... i hope the other one is Latavius Murray, because i smell a trade brewing - Clyde missed time last year w/same ankle. 

I am definitely open to trading McKinnon, Darrel Williams or both. 

 

[JZilla]

16.12 Matt Gay LA 

in honor of their hit movie, which I have not seen but might today

Sparks - La Dolce Vita https://youtu.be/MGmqoraRqxs

Warning: This is ####### awful

 

[otb_lifer]

I am definitely open to trading McKinnon, Darrel Williams or both. 

i actually meant the Chiefs might be making a trade in "real" football  

 

[Ilov80s]

i actually meant the Chiefs might be making a trade in "real" football  

Ohhh that would be interesting. They tried it last year with Bell and it didn't work out, I wonder how that impacts their thought process this year. 

 

[rockaction]

i actually meant the Chiefs might be making a trade in "real" football

That's a great point I hadn't thought of. Bad news for me, though. In my new dynasty league, I chose CEH in a dispersal draft over Aaron Jones. OOOOOOOF.

 

[rockaction]

Ohhh that would be interesting. They tried it last year with Bell and it didn't work out, I wonder how that impacts their thought process this year. 

Bell was so shot. You have to think that the other coaches around the league are now on full alert about trying to sneak dynamic backs on their practice squad. I'm looking at you, WFT with Patterson. And Patriots with JJ Taylor. Hmmm...around the league, antennae should be up.

 

[rockaction]

The second side of Spoon's Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga is so good. I'd forgotten.

 

[otb_lifer]

Ohhh that would be interesting. They tried it last year with Bell and it didn't work out, I wonder how that impacts their thought process this year. 

 CEH wasn't hurt last year when they pulled the Bell ####, tho ... Reid just got greedy, thought there was more in L'evs tank, and got roasted.

That's a great point I hadn't thought of. Bad news for me, though. In my new dynasty league, I chose CEH in a dispersal draft over Aaron Jones. OOOOOOOF.

yeah, if this is of any significance to CEH, you can bet yer ### Reid is gonna make moves ... they overhauled/beefed up that line to better road grade for the rbs to take pressure off 'Homie after Joseph & co. undressed him in the SB.

Reid ain't chasing a 'chip with only McKinnon/Darrel/Darwin. 

... all contingent on IF it's bad for CEH, of course. 

 

[otb_lifer]

That's a great point I hadn't thought of. Bad news for me, though. In my new dynasty league, I chose CEH in a dispersal draft over Aaron Jones. OOOOOOOF.

oh, yeahhhh ... i did likewise in redraft - Jones was already gone, but i took CEH over the Ekeler tsunami of ppr 

 

[simey]

I'll do another one that I guess I'll file under bust.  I was convinced that because he came from and dominated at the same NC State program as my favourite wide receiver of all time...

That he would be an equally beastly NFL receiver. And he was, exactly once...

Koren Robinson, WR, SEA

I believe Koren's NFL career would have gone differently had it not been for his alcoholism. Even when he was at NC State he had issues. I remember Coach Amato suspending him a few times, and Philip Rivers trying to keep Koren on course.  He only played for State for two years since he declared early for the draft. Jerricho Cotchery took his place as the WR1 at State. Jerricho broke a couple records held by Torry Holt, who I'm assuming is your favorite WR of all time. Torry is the best WR NCSU has ever had (at least that I can remember), but my favorite is Jerricho. I loved hearing, "Rivers to Cotchery, Touchdown!"  Philip and Jerricho had such great chemistry.  

Anyway, I read an article on Koren about three years ago, and at that time he was living in NC, sober, and doing well. I hope he still is sober and well.

 

[Ilov80s]

I believe Koren's NFL career would have gone differently had it not been for his alcoholism. Even when he was at NC State he had issues. I remember Coach Amato suspending him a few times, and Philip Rivers trying to keep Koren on course.  He only played for State for two years since he declared early for the draft. Jerricho Cotchery took his place as the WR1 at State. Jerricho broke a couple records held by Torry Holt, who I'm assuming is your favorite WR of all time. Torry is the best WR NCSU has ever had (at least that I can remember), but my favorite is Jerricho. I loved hearing, "Rivers to Cotchery, Touchdown!"  Philip and Jerricho had such great chemistry.  

Anyway, I read an article on Koren about three years ago, and at that time he was living in NC, sober, and doing well. I hope he still is sober and well.

That’s definitely taken down some good players. Montee Ball and Justin Blackmon come to mind as well.

 

[Eephus]

16.11 RB Jerrick McKinnon

Back Up Plan by Big Boi

I now have 2 Chiefs backup RBs

My plan on Thursday was to handcuff CEH with McKinnon but by the time my rd 15 pick came up yesterday I'd pivoted to (checks notes) Samaje Perine because I loved the Don Cherry album so much

 

[Eephus]

16.07 - Younghoe Koo - PK - ATL

Grace Kelly/Lee Konitz - You Don't Know What Love Is

I was going to pick a song that was a play on Koo's name like Charlie Parker's "Ko-Ko" or "Serenade for a Cuckoo" by Rahsaan Roland Kirk but I discovered Korean-American saxophone prodigy Grace Kelly last night. She was born Grace Chung but has taken her step-father's surname.

Kelly was only 16 when she recorded this album with the then 81-year old modernist legend Lee Konitz. I've probably posted in here before about my love for Jazz records with two main soloists playing the same instrument. It's fascinating to listen for the alto sax interplay between Kelly (right I think) and Konitz (left) during the head and how they approach the structure of their respective solos.

I've probably seen Kelly play because she's gone on to play with Jon Batiste's band on Late Night. I've read that network TV jobs are dream gigs for musicians in NY and LA: steady work on weekday afternoons and early evenings, health benefits, broad exposure, etc.  Her more recent stuff has tended toward Pop with smoother arrangements and occasional vocals but she's still a talented sax player.

 

[Westerberg]

Is this the last round?

 

[Eephus]

Is this the last round?

Everybody can make a round #17 pick after noon EDT on Sunday.

 

[Westerberg]

Gimme Greg Zuerlein - K - DAL

Reverend Horton Heat - D is for Dangerous

@rockaction

 

[rockaction]

16.14 - LAST PICK IN ORDER

Tyler Bass - K - BUF

See you tomorrow at noon EST, folks. 

 

[Eephus]

Tyler Bass - K - BUF

Very musical

 

[rockaction]

Very musical

I will kick treble right in the butt. 

 

[otb_lifer]

I will kick treble right in the butt. 

as per ...

But it was four tops all night

With encores from stage right
 

Charging from the bass knives to the treble
 

But onstage they ain't got no roots rock rebel

Onstage they ain't got no ...

roots

     

       rock

           

                    rebel

 

[rockaction]

as per ...

But it was four tops all night

With encores from stage right
 

Charging from the bass knives to the treble
 

But onstage they ain't got no roots rock rebel

Onstage they ain't got no ...

roots

     

       rock

           

                    rebel

Close enough for government work on the '78 because Google says '77. That was inspired lyrical digging, my man. Your reward? You maketh the list and the mix. 

Tyler Bass - K - BUF

Song: (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais - The Clash 

 

[KarmaPolice]

16.10

Robbie Gould K SF

@Ilov80s

F-it we will double up with some later stage tunage from these guys.   We need more Devil/Hell in the mix:

METALLICA - DEVIL'S DANCE

 

[Northern Voice]

I know you know that I made those mistakes maybe once or twice
By once or twice I mean maybe a couple a hundred times
So let me, oh let me redeem, oh redeem, oh myself tonight
Cause I just need one more shot at second chances

 

[otb_lifer]

Close enough for government work on the '78 because Google says '77. That was inspired lyrical digging, my man. Your reward? You maketh the list and the mix. 

Tyler Bass - K - BUF

Song: (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais - The Clash 

'member our convo earlier?

this was the gateway drug

 

[otb_lifer]

That’s definitely taken down some good players. Montee Ball and Justin Blackmon come to mind as well.

ALWAYS rooted for JB

❤

 

[Ilov80s]

ALWAYS rooted for JB

❤

Same, loved him in college and thought for sure he was going to be star in the NFL. He was really good the limited time he got on the field. 

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

17.ffa Jason Sanders - K/MIA/New Mexico

Local H - Wolf Like Me

 

[Pip's Invitation]

17.PIP Ryan Succop K TB

Song: Tampa -- Gipsy Kings

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Thanks running this draft again, @Northern Voice.  A lot of fun. 

 

[JZilla]

Seattle D

nirvana - scentless apprentice

 

[Doug B]

17.FFA: RB Tony Jones, Jr. New Orleans Saints 

“They All Asked For You”, The Meters 

 

[rockaction]

17.FFA - New Orleans D

Song: The Normals - Almost Ready

This is just an awesome track from '78. Crazy. 

 

[rockaction]

Thanks, NV. My fave draft of the year. You can tell by the post count. Love it. Peace. (I'll keep on plugging with the sheet throughout the day). 

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Round 17  -  If Tyrod Taylor QB Houston is available, I'll take him.

 

[Westerberg]

Rashod Bateman - WR - BAL/Minn

Trampled By Turtles - Victory

Hopefully prescient. 

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Dallas D/ST

Cocaine Cowboys - Margo Price

 

[rockaction]

Round 17  -  If Tyrod Taylor QB Houston is available, I'll take him.

He is. Noted and added to sheet, Ma'am. 

 

[rockaction]

Rashod Bateman - WR - BAL/Minn

Trampled By Turtles - Victory

Hopefully prescient. 

Listening now. Loving this song. Some nice picking there on the banjo. 

 

[otb_lifer]

17 Grab ### Selection

Matt Prater, K Arizona Kliffys

banking on more RZ follies from Kliffy's Kuties - they can matriculate between the 20s with the best of 'em, but ... the K gets nice work when they stall. 

... allows me Arizona's greatest export, Vince Furnier & his Earwigs, doing my absolute favorite passage of theirs ...

Alice Cooper - Second Coming/Ballad of Dwight Fry

 

[Ilov80s]

17.x: RB Jermar Jefferson

Gold Lion by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

 

[facook]

17 Grab ### Selection

Matt Prater, K Arizona Kliffys

banking on more RZ follies from Kliffy's Kuties - they can matriculate between the 20s with the best of 'em, but ... the K gets nice work when they stall. 

... allows me Arizona's greatest export, Vince Furnier & his Earwigs, doing my absolute favorite passage of theirs ...

Alice Cooper - Second Coming/Ballad of Dwight Fry

Well poop. 

 

[rockaction]

17.x: RB Jermar Jefferson

Gold Lion by Jermar Jefferson

I knew who this was but still held out hope it was Jermar. I'll note it on the sheet. Yeah Yeah Yeahs to the bells. 

 

[facook]

17.xx Matt Amendola K NYJ

Adam Jensen - Sabotage  Mostly wanted to use this song, so I'll wager the Jets can move the ball just far enough just enough times the first few games. 

Thanks for this draft. It's a highlight for me. 

 

[Ilov80s]

I knew who this was but still held out hope it was Jermar. I'll note it on the sheet. Yeah Yeah Yeahs to the bells. 

Not sure I follow but thanks for noting it. 

 

[rockaction]

Not sure I follow but thanks for noting it. 

Your post says "Gold Lion" is by Jermar Jefferson. I thought maybe he had a rap career, but deep down knew it was likely the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, so that's what went on the sheet, bro. 

 

[Ilov80s]

Your post says "Gold Lion" is by Jermar Jefferson. I thought maybe he had a rap career, but deep down knew it was likely the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, so that's what went on the sheet, bro. 

I totally missed that, was just looking at the player name and was trying to figure out if I spelled it wrong or something. Worried I drafted the wrong guy. 

 

[otb_lifer]

by the by - 

BIG THANKS TO THE CATS WHO PULLED THE STRINGS TO MAKE THIS SO SMOOVE - GREAT JOB WITH THE FLOW & MUSICK

❤

 

[Eephus]

17.ee - DeeJay Dallas - RB - Seahawks

 

[Ilov80s]

by the by - 

BIG THANKS TO THE CATS WHO PULLED THE STRINGS TO MAKE THIS SO SMOOVE - GREAT JOB WITH THE FLOW & MUSICK

❤

Agree, it was (and will continue to be) a fun distraction. Thanks for those who help put it together and especially whoever has to now input the rosters. Not sure I can be added as a co-commish, but if it is possible, I would be willing to do it.