Summerpalooza VI: Return of the Rock Bands - And they say "He's in the Class A Team" (1 Viewer)

[Northern Voice]

This has me wishing I was in a couple more leagues. The provincial government royally ****ed things up here when they introduced legal gambling. They made DFS and all the big fantasy sports sites unfeasible to run up here. They didn't "ban" them but they don't allow the pool to include users from outside of the province, so all the sites decided it wasn't worth their time to run Ontario only contests and pulled out and at the same time I can't enter any of the big contests (fantasy or DFS) because they're not Ontario only.

I loved the few NFFC leagues and the like I did but can't do that anymore. I could browse the looking for leagues forum here or the league safe want ads but I wish I could just drop $50 on a site and start drafting like everyone else in the world.

VPN down?

though i guess ya prolly checked that already ... gotta think it's pretty tight up there - sucks for you lot - i played Underdog a TON last year - cashed in 2 of my best ball leegs (outta 10), and played the props just about every week ... not to mention jumpin' into the weekly/daily contests quite vigorously - made the szn very enjoyable, as i cut back to just one home $$$$ leeg.

only giving me a fiddy% shot at playoffs - meh - they sure ain't as high on the kidz i drafted as i are

You're going to get thwomped, they say.

See: Nelson, Simpsons

HA HA!

I got a B+. And the same dynasty quip. They don't like youngsters around here.

I have a 75 percent chance with great in-season management. FootballGuys waiver wire tool is a great place to start!

I have a 65 percent chance with good in-season management. May we suggest a FootballGuys subscription to make your chances great!

I have a 48 percent chance with average in season management. May we comment again on what a loooozer you are when you're left to your own football knowledge.

HA HA!

i"ve found, lo over these past 25 yrs, that the great majority of fff (fake football folk) are exceedingly risk averse, and plod along accordingly - unlike the track, where salty degens realize that favorites only hit at a 30% clip, which means finding yer spot to bet against affords you a 70% winderrrrr.

Just clued in on what otb stood for

yes, Ostentatious Tvvat Babble

... or sumthin'

hey, speaking of which - ever been to Woodbine?

i enjoyed playing with this lot last time around, too ... solid buncha humans in here, and the drafting were a blast

LIkewise, otb. You included, ya bastage

i've been called much better by much worse, so i consider this a wash

Yeah the VPN method doesn't work for the DFS sites. I haven't tried for NFFC/FFPC.

I can do a million prop bets on 40 different sites with no issues, it's just "phoools" that are affected.

Yep Woodbine a few times. Used to go to Kawartha Downs all the time, my mom loves gambling (she's 77 and plays more FanDuel than me) and the horses are her favourite.

Kawartha Downs ... how many "Gordies" or " "Cams" didja run into on the reg?

God bless Mom, that's awesome ... long may she wager! GL!

Mom just arrived at the cottage for the celebratory weekend. Her first song request - Bob Dylan - "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry"

I would love to age half as well/be half as cool in my late 70s as my mom.

 

[Eephus]

Added

Kyren Williams - RB - Rams

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra feat. Wynton Marsalis - "Baa Baa Black Sheep"

Cam Akers was my fantasy bête noire last year so I'm grabbing his backup.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is a great gig for its members. Regular performing schedule, good salaries w/ benefits plus they can still play and teach on the side. The only downside is you have to occasionally record Jazz arrangements of kids tunes.

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis · Song · 2019

open.spotify.com

 

[rockaction]

Added

Sean Tucker - RB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Delta Dawn - Tanya Tucker

Delta Dawn

Tanya Tucker · Song · 1974

open.spotify.com

 

[rockaction]

The only downside is you have to occasionally record Jazz arrangements of kids tunes.

Heh. I'm sure they swing it to where it's pretty cool. I can hear an arrangement in my head as I'm writing this. I'll have to listen to Baa Baa.

 

[Eephus]

Heh. I'm sure they swing it to where it's pretty cool. I can hear an arrangement in my head as I'm writing this. I'll have to listen to Baa Baa.

It's a fun recording that I never would of knew of if I hadn't been seeking a song about rams. They use muted brass to imitate bleating sheep and get about as much as possible from a very basic melody and three chord changes.

 

[otb_lifer]

how do i know, without even looking at team managers, that my week one adversary "After the Pass Rush" is @Pip's Invitation



what could it possibly be?

 

[Doug B]

16.13 - WILL LUTZ - K - NO

Willie the Pimp - Frank Zappa

@Mrs. Rannous to get us across the finish line

Traded to Denver today.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

16.13 - WILL LUTZ - K - NO

Willie the Pimp - Frank Zappa

@Mrs. Rannous to get us across the finish line

Traded to Denver today.

John Denver - I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado (from The Wildlife Concert)

"I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" by John Denver from The Wildlife ConcertListen to John Denver: https://JohnDenver.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the offici...

www.youtube.com

 

[Long Ball Larry]

13.2 - MALIK DAVIS - RB - DAL

I actually would have considered Tucker here, but we will take a chance on a guy who could become the main back in a very good offense with one pollard injury

CUT!

by Jerry Jones the Cut Chemist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YAcowp2bUM

 

[otb_lifer]

13.2 - MALIK DAVIS - RB - DAL

I actually would have considered Tucker here, but we will take a chance on a guy who could become the main back in a very good offense with one pollard injury

CUT!

by Jerry Jones the Cut Chemist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YAcowp2bUM

My Deuce is loooooooose!!!

 

[Long Ball Larry]

13.2 - MALIK DAVIS - RB - DAL

I actually would have considered Tucker here, but we will take a chance on a guy who could become the main back in a very good offense with one pollard injury

CUT!

by Jerry Jones the Cut Chemist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YAcowp2bUM

My Deuce is loooooooose!!!

 

[Eephus]

So when is the real draft?

 

[Truebluey]

Musical selection.

My daughter and I picked our father-daughter dance song for her wedding next month.

"You've got a friend" by Carol King.

Now how am I going to get through that without crying? I cry just when I hear it on the radio.

 

[facook]

Musical selection.

My daughter and I picked our father-daughter dance song for her wedding next month.

"You've got a friend" by Carol King.

Now how am I going to get through that without crying? I cry just when I hear it on the radio.

I picture you as a slightly slender, blondish dogman dancing with a beautiful girl. And I STILL have a tear in my eye. You are going to weep. And you should. Without shame.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

13.2 - MALIK DAVIS - RB - DAL

I actually would have considered Tucker here, but we will take a chance on a guy who could become the main back in a very good offense with one pollard injury

CUT!

by Jerry Jones the Cut Chemist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YAcowp2bUM

Added Deon Jackson, the Blue Devil whose nickname is Sir Duke

(Ok, probably not...but you can imagine what it would be like if it were, right?)

 

[Eephus]

Added

Zack Moss - RB - Colts

Billy Cobham - "Spanish Moss: A Sound Portrait: Savannah the Serene"

Chasing Indy RBs is the path I have chosen. Who cares if he has a broken arm.

"Spanish Moss..." is a very restrained effort from the great fusion drummer Billy Cobham.

Spanish Moss - A Sound Portrait: Savannah the Serene

Billy Cobham · Song · 1974

open.spotify.com

 

[Eephus]

Added

Brandon McManus - K - Jacksonville

The Johnny Smith Quintet featuring Stan Getz - "Jaguar"

Swapped kickers as well to get my mind off of Indy RBs. The Jags play the Colts in week 1 in a revenge game for messing up my gamble on Jonathan Taylor.

"Jaguar" was recorded in 1953 and was originally credited to guitarist Johnny Smith's Quintet. It survives on Spotify due to the presence of Stan Getz on tenor sax.

Jaguar

Stan Getz · Song · 1997

open.spotify.com

 

[Eephus]

Added

Rico Dowdle - RB - Cowboys

Bunk Johnson-Sidney Bechet Sextet - "Porto Rico"

I'm officially on tilt and it's still a week before the opener.

"Porto Rico" is a Latin-tinged trad Jazz number recorded in 1945 by New Orleans musicians Sidney Bechet and Bunk Johnson.

Porto Rico

Sidney Bechet, Bunk Johnson · Song · 1994

open.spotify.com

 

[landrys hat]

@Hugsy_Malone

is that you Woodstock?

 

[Hugsy_Malone]

@Hugsy_Malone

is that you Woodstock?

Ain't no flighty birds here, landrys hat. Only in the avatar. But woodstock is doin' fine in his sojourns in and out of the bird bath.

 

[Ilov80s]

Hugsy Malone? Is that a spin on the gangster musical starring all kids?

 

[Long Ball Larry]

4.13 - T.J. HOCKENSON - TE - MIN
Another one that I wasn't really planning on, but feels like the best move. I was thinking about some of the prior players taken, so I was looking California, but now I'm feeling Minnesota. Also, I was trying to google Hock to check on some stuff, but this computer I'm on is using Bing for some reason, and it tried to enhance my search with some AI. It included this query:

Searching for: is tj hockenson the best tight end in nfl history?

Searching for: is tj hockenson the best tight end in nfl history?

Generating answers for you…

Generating answers for you…

T.J. Hockenson is a talented tight end who has been named to the Pro Bowl twice in 2020 and 2022. However, it is difficult to say whether he is the best tight end in NFL history. There have been many great tight ends throughout NFL history such as Tony Gonzalez, Shannon Sharpe, and Rob Gronkowski.

So, it is difficult to say whether he is the best tight end in NFL history, but it seems like it is possible.

OUTSHINED - SOUNDGARDEN

https://open.spotify.com/track/6YYd5MLpu45J0uLrMdivF7?si=UWlZdmS8TOqcaD6hpYpgmQ

Hey TJ, baby you got your money don’t you worry I said hey better catch all those TDs

 

[Hugsy_Malone]

Hugsy Malone? Is that a spin on the gangster musical starring all kids?

It was supposed to be a spin on Bugs Bunny's Mugsy Malone, but I'm not sure whether that's his last name now. He's just credited as Mugsy. The avatar is an innocent one that may have been based on that gangster flick you speak of. I thought Bugsy Malone was a real historical character, but that was Bugsy Siegel. Makes the name less well thought-out. I must have heard it somewhere in the ether somewhere. Regardless, it's assuredly a mobster nickname turned innocent.

I'm Hugsy_Malone and I'm here to spread cheer and goodwill.

 

[otb_lifer]

Added: Greg La Dulcich Vita, TE Donks

he's a Slavic god, what with them flowing locks - easily aces Fergface, so away he goes!

(plus that Jeudy injury, shoulda scooped him sooner)

love these moar relaxed musical parameters - whodathunk i couldt work these boys into a "football" draft that plays with a pigskin ...

The Damned - In Dulcich Decorum

< poetic license and all, for Payton's "joker" >

 

[Northern Voice]

Every time @Eephus makes a waiver move I think about how amazing a Taylor Swift version of The Dream is Over would be.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Yahoo gave me a D+. I"M GONNA WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Right down the middle of the fairway with a C.

One MC and One DJ Drop a Beat with Mediocre Draft, Projected to Spin Their Way to 5th Place​

In the Land of Confusion, where fantasy dreams are made, One MC and One DJ took the stage with their 2nd pick in the draft. The crowd held their breath, waiting for a mind-blowing performance, but alas, it was not to be. With a draft grade of C, it seems this dynamic duo may need to fine-tune their playlist. Despite their lackluster performance, the projections show a glimmer of hope, with a projected record of 8-6-0 and a 5th place finish. Maybe they can still find their rhythm and turn this draft around.

As the spotlight shines on One MC and One DJ, it's clear that their draft had its highs and lows. The crowd erupted in applause when they snagged Devin Singletary at pick 139, a steal considering his ADP of 125. The DJ certainly knows how to drop a beat. However, the crowd fell silent when they reached for Michael Thomas at pick 86, a decision that left everyone scratching their heads. It seems this DJ may need to work on their timing. With two players on bye week 9, One MC and One DJ will need to find a way to keep the party going without missing a beat. Let's hope they can find their groove and prove that their name isn't just for show.

 

[otb_lifer]

Added: Noah's 50 Shades of Gray, TE Chefs

welp, why not ... would be nice having 'Homie chucking to my TE, however short-lived it may be.

goin' out on a limb here, bit of a streeeeeeeetch with the music choice, but may prove to be apropos ... any chance to plop this lot/Ian in, tho, gotta be taken

SUCKER (live, at the Uris Theater on Broadway) - Mott the Hoople

 

[otb_lifer]

Added: Jayden Reed, WR Titletown

Chicago/Naperville lad, puts him right in the wheelhouse of one of my all-time favorite jangly, Beatle-esque gems ...

Valerie (Jordan) Loves Me

 

[Ilov80s]

Added: Jayden Reed, WR Titletown

Chicago/Naperville lad, puts him right in the wheelhouse of one of my all-time favorite jangly, Beatle-esque gems ...

Valerie (Jordan) Loves Me

Did not even realize he was still available. Huge miss on my part. He's going to be good immediately.

 

[rockaction]

Kendrick Bourne - WR - NE

If you can’t figure out which Kendrick I’m picking, well, just fire one up by him

Backseat Freestyle - Kendrick Lamar

 

[otb_lifer]

Added: Jayden Reed, WR Titletown

Chicago/Naperville lad, puts him right in the wheelhouse of one of my all-time favorite jangly, Beatle-esque gems ...

Valerie (Jordan) Loves Me

Did not even realize he was still available. Huge miss on my part. He's going to be good immediately.

yeah ... kid seems to be developing a good rapport with ol' Lovey, and both Watson & Romeo are nursing hammies, so - we'll see

 

[Eephus]

Added

Puka Nacua - WR - Rams

Shelly Manne - "The Champ"

I bailed on Kareem Hunt which means he'll sign with someone before the weekend.

The name Puka Nacua doesn't provide much to work with musically so stay with me on this one. Puka Nacua--->puka shells--->shells--->Shelly Manne. Manne was an exceptionally swinging West Coast drummer from the 50s through the 70s who played with everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Tom Waits.

Today is the last day I'm still the champ so I'll milk that as well.

The Champ

Shelly Manne · The Navy Swings! · Song · 2002

open.spotify.com

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

@Northern Voice how do I add a free agent to the IR list? I can't even see an IR list.

 

[rockaction]

I really could have gone with

Bo(u)rn(e) To Lose by The Heartbreakers or Bo(u)rn(e) This Way by Gaga, or if I wanted to pee on otb's bare feet, Bo(u)rn(e) To Run. But I went with the first name in common instead.

Bo(u)rn(e) to lose
Born to lose
I said baby -- born to lose
Baby I was born to lose
Baby I was born to lose

Just figured I'd leave that out there for public reading.

 

[rockaction]

@Northern Voice how do I add a free agent to the IR list? I can't even see an IR list.

In classic mode, use the drop-down arrow. If he's eligible, it should be an option. That's sort of the key. Is he eligible? If so, there should be an option. At least in my experience that's how it has worked.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

You can add an IR player directly to your IR slot?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

@Northern Voice how do I add a free agent to the IR list? I can't even see an IR list.

In classic mode, use the drop-down arrow. If he's eligible, it should be an option. That's sort of the key. Is he eligible? If so, there should be an option. At least in my experience that's how it has worked.

How do I know if I'm in Classic Mode, and how do I find it if not?

 

[rockaction]

How do I know if I'm in Classic Mode, and how do I find it if not?

Uhh, don't know. It should have a drop down menu with the little arrow on the side of the player's position. I don't know because I can't see your screen. They might have changed it from last year.

 

[Northern Voice]

@Northern Voice how do I add a free agent to the IR list? I can't even see an IR list.

You can add an IR player directly to your IR slot?

As our rules are set, you cannot add a player directly to an IR spot.

This IS now an option in Yahoo but we've carried the same rules over year to year, so it's not available in this league. So to add a player (IR or not) you need a drop or empty roster spot.

Can add it to the league vote for next year.

 

[Northern Voice]

Also **** Skyy Moore

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

My high school got a shout-out from one of the starters in tonight's game. Cool.

 

[Ilov80s]

Added

WR Jonathan Mingo

Jonathan by Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek (half of Big Thief)

 

[plinko]

What-the-hell/speculative add Nigerian-Taiwanese John Metchie III, Houston by way of Bama, Hagerstown, and mostly Ontario

Rush - New World Man

(had to resist the low-hanging Not Now John)

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Added

TE Cole Kmet

Fields and Cole make it look Easy Cause It Is - Typical Cats. Probably my favorite Chicago rappers.

 

[Eephus]

My top two picks are out until at least week 5.

I'm probably rolling with Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua in their place just like I mapped it out before the draft.

 

[rockaction]

Added: Atlanta Defense

I Got This (El-P Remix) - Young Jeezy

Jeezy is from the ATL

 

[rockaction]

What's opera, Doc? You mis-hit the like button, ilov?

 

[Ilov80s]

What's opera, Doc? You mis-hit the like button, ilov?

Just curious about jettisoning the Saints D

 

[rockaction]

Just curious about jettisoning the Saints D

I can only win one week at a time. I'll stream D/ST if need be, just like every year. Things get surprising.

And thanks for letting the cat out of the bag. I wanted to pick them up again. But noooooooo. . .

Here comes ilov with strategy talk.