Summerpalooza V -- Playoffs Over -- Eephus Is Now Two-Time Summerpalooza Champion (5 Viewers)

[Mrs. Rannous]

Songs incoming.

Evan Engram - They Might Be Giants - The Guitar

Because Engram was drafted by the Giants.

Denver - Lumineers - Ho Hey

Zack Moss - Goo Goo Dolls - Black Balloon

Matt Gay - RHCP - Under the Bridge

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Bump because the Genrepalooza thread being above this one confused me

I did that, too.

 

[Doug B]

13.02: WR Julio Jones, TB

If he's got anything at all left in the tank, he should be able to take advantage of not being a defense's focus anymore.

Song: TBA

Forgot to do a song for JJ. Well, for an Alabama alum, nothin' wrong with a trusty track from the Mussel Shoals Rhythm Section ...

Song: "Starting All Over Again", Mel & Tim

 

[Doug B]

14.13 - Kyren Williams - RB - LAR - #23

Shuggie Otis - Strawberry Letter 23

I was so bummed to see his number, because I knew that rascal Doug had already taken Strawberry Letter 23. But he took the Brothers Johnson version (which I prefer, too), while the original Shuggie Otis version was available, and most importantly, the original version features George Duke and Aynsley Dunbar. Who cares, you say? Well, my favorite partner's favorite artist is Frank Zappa, with whom both Duke and Dunbar worked closely over the years. Yay, us!

You probably know this, but for the house:

Shuggie Otis was 17 when he wrote and recorded "Strawberry Letter 23". At age 15, Otis had played bass on Frank Zappa's album Hot Rats, and on albums by Etta James and Al Kooper. Otis started playing professionally in fifth grade with his father's R&B band.

 

[Ilov80s]

@Eephus thanks for the kicker pick
@Northern Voice thanks for adding the rosters
@rockaction thanks for keeping this thing moving

 

[Ilov80s]

16.10 K Brandon McManus Broncos

Roll Dice by Roddy Rich

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

C-minus. That is ****ing awesome.

 

[facook]

C-minus. That is ****ing awesome.

A. I'm doomed.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

B. For boring, I guess.

 

[Ilov80s]

C-minus. That is ****ing awesome.

They did not love my draft

Entering the draft with a solid draft position (No. 7 overall), expectations were high ... those expectations disappeared quickly after they drafted

 

[Eephus]

B for blah blah blah

 

[krista4]

B+

I got a B+ my first year of college, and it was the first time I'd ever had lower than "A-" on anything. Pissed me off. But in this situation...I like it.

 

[krista4]

While we have a break in the action, I'll share that today I discovered this site and I'm dying. Why is this so funny to me?

 

[rockaction]

Attention: I just dropped Sony Michel to make everything fair and square regarding the K and D. Nobody else picked a player, so I figured I'd make it all even since some people didn't know about the rule. I wouldn't feel right holding him. But this also serves as part of an announcement for the future. He's available -- as are all the other players -- to everyone on waivers for Sept. 4th, which is when I assume they run in our league. That means you should get your bid in by September 3rd for players that you want.

Hope this settles everything regarding the draft! Once again, thanks to everybody and let's have a great year!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

While we have a break in the action, I'll share that today I discovered this site and I'm dying. Why is this so funny to me?

That molasses spill happened not too far from my house. Some of those are hilarious. The one with the huge block of stone is downright scary.

It's too bad the Tomahawk didn't wreck a car. That insurance call would be fantastic.

 

[simey]

We're coming for you, @simey.

Bring it on, sister and mister.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Thanks NV and rock for all your work. Good luck every one.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

B. For boring, I guess.

Could be worse:

“Mayonnaise, middle of the road, mediocre, All words that describe this draft.”

 

[Dr. Octopus]

B+

I got a B+ my first year of college, and it was the first time I'd ever had lower than "A-" on anything. Pissed me off. But in this situation...I like it.

It’s showing a D for you guys on my update. Sorry to break the news.

 

[Northern Voice]

I got a B- even though it looks like I have the highest week 1 projected score by a decent amount. I guess Yahoo thinks I'm going to peak early, which is fair.

 

[Northern Voice]

Yahoo is projecting Rock to go 1-13

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Yahoo is projecting Rock to go 1-13

And that was before he dropped Sony Michel.

 

[Neal Cassady]

B+

I got a B+ my first year of college, and it was the first time I'd ever had lower than "A-" on anything. Pissed me off. But in this situation...I like it.

It’s showing a D for you guys on my update. Sorry to break the news.

Well, my partner is the brains of this operation, and is ‘okay’ with the B+. I’m used to D’s, so both are okay with me.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

B+

I got a B+ my first year of college, and it was the first time I'd ever had lower than "A-" on anything. Pissed me off. But in this situation...I like it.

It’s showing a D for you guys on my update. Sorry to break the news.

Well, my partner is the brains of this operation, and is ‘okay’ with the B+. I’m used to D’s, so both are okay with me.

I got a C, but yahoo sports is named very appropriately imo.

 

[krista4]

B+

I got a B+ my first year of college, and it was the first time I'd ever had lower than "A-" on anything. Pissed me off. But in this situation...I like it.

It’s showing a D for you guys on my update. Sorry to break the news.

Well, my partner is the brains of this operation, and is ‘okay’ with the B+. I’m used to D’s, so both are okay with me.

I got a C, but yahoo sports is named very appropriately imo.

Oh sorry, I was looking at FBG “rate my team,” not Yahoo.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

B+

I got a B+ my first year of college, and it was the first time I'd ever had lower than "A-" on anything. Pissed me off. But in this situation...I like it.

It’s showing a D for you guys on my update. Sorry to break the news.

Well, my partner is the brains of this operation, and is ‘okay’ with the B+. I’m used to D’s, so both are okay with me.

I got a C, but yahoo sports is named very appropriately imo.

Oh sorry, I was looking at FBG “rate my team,” not Yahoo.

Probably more accurate.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

@Eephus is going with the Kicker and D/ST only lineup this week. Clear sign of disrespect towards @Pip's Invitation team.

 

[scorchy]

I felt really good about my decision not to participate when I made it. Then I took a FBG hiatus for a couple of weeks, and when I came back, turns out I missed 30-plus pages of my favorite people (plus grammar talk). I was all like . So now I'm gonna go post in Genrepalooza if only to foment confusion.

 

[Eephus]

By the way, the two kickers who didn't get their numbers rolled yesterday were Nick Folk and Younghoe Koo.

 

[simey]

I tipped my hat to Koo by making him part of my team name.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I felt really good about my decision not to participate when I made it. Then I took a FBG hiatus for a couple of weeks, and when I came back, turns out I missed 30-plus pages of my favorite people (plus grammar talk). I was all like . So now I'm gonna go post in Genrepalooza if only to foment confusion.

We did try to tell people this is the fun, relaxed draft. All trash talk with none of the pressure.

 

[simey]

Katmankoo is thrilled to announce that the Starrkeisha Cheerleading Squad has signed on to be the Katette Dancers this season. They will be a great halftime treat for the fans and visitors.

 

[dkp993]

I felt really good about my decision not to participate when I made it. Then I took a FBG hiatus for a couple of weeks, and when I came back, turns out I missed 30-plus pages of my favorite people (plus grammar talk). I was all like . So now I'm gonna go post in Genrepalooza if only to foment confusion.

We did try to tell people this is the fun, relaxed draft. All trash talk with none of the pressure.

Speaking of which. Did Dalvin Cook ever finally get drafted?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Katmankoo is thrilled to announce that the Starrkeisha Cheerleading Squad has signed on to be the Katette Dancers this season. They will be a great halftime treat for the fans and visitors.

I'm feeling a bit disrespected here.

 

[simey]

I'm feeling a bit disrespected here.

Maybe you can book them next year.

 

[Northern Voice]

My brewery released its new fall seasonal today - Sweet Tooth: Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Yes, I know, but holy hell are we going to sell a ton of this stuff. Incredible numbers of pre orders and really great first day sales numbers.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

I felt really good about my decision not to participate when I made it. Then I took a FBG hiatus for a couple of weeks, and when I came back, turns out I missed 30-plus pages of my favorite people (plus grammar talk). I was all like . So now I'm gonna go post in Genrepalooza if only to foment confusion.

We did try to tell people this is the fun, relaxed draft. All trash talk with none of the pressure.

Speaking of which. Did Dalvin Cook ever finally get drafted?

The gift that just keeps on giving..........



In my defense, I was extremely jet-lagged having just returned from 3 weeks in Europe the day prior and trying to keep up with my 30 patient/day schedule while at the same time keeping up with the first day of this draft---obviously the patient care took precedence

 

[Eephus]

My brewery released its new fall seasonal today - Sweet Tooth: Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Yes, I know, but holy hell are we going to sell a ton of this stuff. Incredible numbers of pre orders and really great first day sales numbers.

I'd rather drink a White Claw

 

[dkp993]

My brewery released its new fall seasonal today - Sweet Tooth: Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Yes, I know, but holy hell are we going to sell a ton of this stuff. Incredible numbers of pre orders and really great first day sales numbers.

Beer guy. Nice. I ran a restaurant/brewery for 12+ yrs in the late 90’s early 2000’s microbrew explosion.

 

[rockaction]

Congrats, NV. That sounds good.

Too bad I keep it dry or I’d order something.

 

[rockaction]

Yahoo is projecting Rock to go 1-13

My draft went terribly but they’re projecting with no kicker, so they’re about 130 points off total.

 

[rockaction]

I'm looking at my team and not seeing how I avoid last like I managed to do last year. My redraft drafts have gotten all suspect since I started playing dynasty and looking through that lens.

 

[Northern Voice]

Congrats, NV. That sounds good.

Too bad I keep it dry or I’d order something.

We aren't allowed to ship outside Ontario anyway. Still old school liquor laws up here.

That beer is such a big deal for us because we got it listed as a seasonal in the LCBO (liquor control board of Ontario) - basically the government owned monopoly on alcohol. We have 3 permanent beers there and then apply for "Seasonals" which you get listed for a few months then get automatically delisted.

Last year the brewery had 2 seasonals, this year we got 4 (Raspberry Sour, Hefeweizen, this Pumpkin beer and then Black IPA already approved for the winter), which is a pretty big $$$ difference for the overall business.

Anyway, that's probably enough about the ins and outs of Ontario Craft Beer. Appreciate the sentiment Rock, and appreciate you keeping it dry

 

[Eephus]

We aren't allowed to ship outside Ontario anyway. Still old school liquor laws up here.

Are the other provinces this strict?

 

[Northern Voice]

We aren't allowed to ship outside Ontario anyway. Still old school liquor laws up here.

Are the other provinces this strict?

I think it varies but generally it's fairly strict, in the name of protecting the local breweries I suppose (but the laws are decades old, so "local breweries" probably means Labatt/Molson, which are both no longer Canadian owned anyway).

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I tipped my hat to Koo by making him part of my team name.

I tipped my hat to the Koo Revolution

 

[Northern Voice]

Out of respect for Johnny Walker, Paul Oakenfold
Nicky Holloway, Danny Rampling
And all the people who gave us these times
And to the government
I stick my middle finger up with regards to the Criminal Justice Bill
For all the heroes I met along the way
(We all sing, we all sing, sing)

 

[rockaction]

Appreciate the sentiment Rock, and appreciate you keeping it dry

Thanks, NV. Appreciate the acknowledgment.

 

[rockaction]

tipped my hat to the Koo Revolution

LOL. Excellent.

 

[Eephus]

I think it varies but generally it's fairly strict, in the name of protecting the local breweries I suppose (but the laws are decades old, so "local breweries" probably means Labatt/Molson, which are both no longer Canadian owned anyway).

Yeah but pumpkin spice