Summerpalooza VIII: Music + Fantasy Football BENCHES? WE DON’T NEED NO STINKING BENCHES! (6 Viewers)

[Long Ball Larry]

10.07 - SAM DARNOLD, QB, SEA

was gambling that McCarthy would make it back to me, but still nervous about backup qb, so let’s hope darnold retained some of what he learned last year. Still owe a song for the last pick and this.

@Dr. Octopus up

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Pick 11 in a superflex, who do I want here. Any sleepers?

My team

Mayfield
DJones
Achane
Hubbard
Mason
Nico
AJB
Tyreek
Mclaurin
Kraft

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There are no QBs, even the Anthony Richardson's of the world were kept. Shough is a consideration or Golden, Warren, skattebo, JCM, Ridley, Keon Coleman, Travis Kelce, Josh Downs, Njoku, Engram

Here's the draft so far (it's all FBGs)

1.01 Rodg - Ashton Jeanty
1.02 Kraftsky - Cam Ward
1.03 DepravedDegenerates - TreVeyon Henderson
1.04 DiscoJews - Omarion Hampton
1.05 ChemX - Tetairoa McMillan
1.06 Von Doom - Jaxon Dart
1.07 FrosThorn - Travis Hunter
1.08 Blondes&TREbbas - RJ Harvey
1.09 IHSV - Kaleb Johnson
1.10 Rudetruckazarfro - Emeka Egbuka
1.11 novozillas -
1.12 Renegade -



----;

Golden is probably the obvious pick but taking a 5th WR isn't ideal. We only start two plus a flex.

JCM is a screaming value there. Disclaimer: I am reading a bunch of JCM truthers on X/Twitter. But 11th? Value.

I was in a very similar situation last night actually and I did go with Bill.

 

[Eephus]

Pick 11 in a superflex, who do I want here. Any sleepers?

My team

Mayfield
DJones
Achane
Hubbard
Mason
Nico
AJB
Tyreek
Mclaurin
Kraft

----

There are no QBs, even the Anthony Richardson's of the world were kept. Shough is a consideration or Golden, Warren, skattebo, JCM, Ridley, Keon Coleman, Travis Kelce, Josh Downs, Njoku, Engram

Here's the draft so far (it's all FBGs)

1.01 Rodg - Ashton Jeanty
1.02 Kraftsky - Cam Ward
1.03 DepravedDegenerates - TreVeyon Henderson
1.04 DiscoJews - Omarion Hampton
1.05 ChemX - Tetairoa McMillan
1.06 Von Doom - Jaxon Dart
1.07 FrosThorn - Travis Hunter
1.08 Blondes&TREbbas - RJ Harvey
1.09 IHSV - Kaleb Johnson
1.10 Rudetruckazarfro - Emeka Egbuka
1.11 novozillas -
1.12 Renegade -



----;

Golden is probably the obvious pick but taking a 5th WR isn't ideal. We only start two plus a flex.

JCM is a screaming value there. Disclaimer: I am reading a bunch of JCM truthers on X/Twitter. But 11th? Value.

I don't know how the Washington committee will shake out but JCM seems to be a major part of it. RB is your position of greatest need.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

9.10 - JEROME FORD, CLE, RB

@landrys hat up

That Cleveland rb room seems like a three headed nightmare, but seemed like after the other 2 went and the actual presumed starter (at least for now) was sitting there, I felt like I had to do it.

Three-headed mind pollution - infectious grooves

 

[rockaction]

I felt like I had to do it.

Yeah, I took Sampson but I think Ford gets the first call and crack at it. I'm sort of hoping Sampson shows out and (for this league) Judkins doesn't sign or something weird.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

10.08 RB Roschon Johnson - Chicago Bears

The El

Rhett Miller · The Instigator · Song · 2002

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[Dr. Octopus]

@kupcho1

 

[kupcho1]

This pick is solely about the artist

10.09 Romeo Doubs / WR / GBP

Never Say Never - Single Version

Romeo Void · Benefactor · Song · 1982

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@zamboni

 

[zamboni]

This pick is solely about the artist

10.09 Romeo Doubs / WR / GBP

Never Say Never - Single Version

Romeo Void · Benefactor · Song · 1982

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@zamboni

I might like you better if we drafted together.

Pick coming up…

 

[zamboni]

10.10 Tyler Allgeier, RB ATL

Rock the Casbah - Remastered

The Clash · Combat Rock (Remastered) · Song · 1982

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@Northern Voice

 

[Long Ball Larry]

10.07 - SAM DARNOLD, QB, SEA

was gambling that McCarthy would make it back to me, but still nervous about backup qb, so let’s hope darnold retained some of what he learned last year. Still owe a song for the last pick and this.

@Dr. Octopus up

Back Up (Dave quam remix) - clipping.

 

[Eephus]

Slow day

Tumblin' Tumbleweeds

Meat Puppets · Meat Puppets · Song · 1982

open.spotify.com

 

[Northern Voice]

10.11 Josh Palmer, WR, BUF

This Could Be Anywhere in the World - Alexisonfire

This Could Be Anywhere in the World

Alexisonfire · Crisis · Song · 2006

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They're from Hamilton which is probably halfway between Buffalo and Palmer's hometown of Brampton (basically Toronto). This is a double homer pick that could be ok?

This is also one of the best songs of all time Dallas Green (the guy who can sing) is absolutely amazing.

@Ilov80s I think.

 

[Northern Voice]

this city, this city is haunted
By ghosts.... from broken homes (homes)
this city, this city is haunted
And there's no hope left for these souls

 

[Ilov80s]

10.12 RB Dameon Pierce Texans

I have no idea what to make out of this backfield but I know I need another RB and this score ****s.

Ave Santani from The Omen

Ave Satani - From "The Omen"

Jerry Goldsmith · The Omen (The Deluxe Edition / Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 1976

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@Pip's Invitation

 

[Eephus]

10.12 RB Dameon Pierce Texans

I have no idea what to make out of this backfield but I know I need another RB and this score ****s.

Ave Santani from The Omen

Ave Satani - From "The Omen"

Jerry Goldsmith · The Omen (The Deluxe Edition / Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 1976

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@Pip's Invitation

Thanks for taking Pierce. I churned through him and Cam Akers last season with little to show for it.

 

[Yo Mama]

10.12 RB Dameon Pierce Texans

I have no idea what to make out of this backfield but I know I need another RB and this score ****s.

Ave Santani from The Omen

Ave Satani - From "The Omen"

Jerry Goldsmith · The Omen (The Deluxe Edition / Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 1976

open.spotify.com

@Pip's Invitation

Thanks for taking Pierce. I churned through him and Cam Akers last season with little to show for it.

Saved me from taking two Houston RBs.

 

[Eephus]

Akers - draft, drop, add, drop, add, drop
Pierce - draft, drop, add, drop, add, drop

I went back and checked. I drafted both Akers and Pierce last year and went on to drop both of them three times before mid-season.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

10.13 Rico Dowdle RB CAR

Song: Wareika Vibes by Rico Rodriguez

Wareika Vibes

Rico Rodriguez · Wareika Vibes · Song · 2006

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@Yo Mama up.

 

[Yo Mama]

10.14 - Brandon Aiyuk, WR SF

He can go into my IR spot and rest up for the stretch fantasy run.


For my song choice, you either have to say the title really fast or say his last name really slow.

Are You OK? by Was (Not Was)

Are You OK?

Was (Not Was) · Are You Okay? · Song · 1990

open.spotify.com

@Don Quixote

 

[Northern Voice]

Watching the Netflix Cowboys doc and oh my god how I loved the Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders, Merton Hanks, Eric Davis, Ken Norton Jr, Dana Stubblefield era 49ers

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Watching the Netflix Cowboys doc and oh my god how I loved the Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders, Merton Hanks, Eric Davis, Ken Norton Jr, Dana Stubblefield era 49ers

I liked them because they weren't the Cowboys.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

10.12 RB Dameon Pierce Texans

I have no idea what to make out of this backfield but I know I need another RB and this score ****s.

Ave Santani from The Omen

Ave Satani - From "The Omen"

Jerry Goldsmith · The Omen (The Deluxe Edition / Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 1976

open.spotify.com

@Pip's Invitation

Might be the creepiest pick this season. Excellent.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

For Round 10.03 - Cam Skattebo - RB NYG:

Scatman Crothers - Keep That Coffee Hot

Keep That Coffee Hot

Scatman Crothers · Rock 'n Roll with Scatman Crothers · Song · 1956

open.spotify.com

This might not be about a beverage.

 

[Raging weasel]

14 round draft?

 

[Don Quixote]

10.15 Wan’dale Robinson, WR, Giants

Song to come in a bit.

@Truebluey for two.

 

[Ilov80s]

14 round draft?

Correct

 

[kupcho1]

Seven - Army of the Pharaohs

New to me, great tune.

 

[Don Quixote]

10.15 Wan’dale Robinson, WR, Giants

Song to come in a bit.

@Truebluey for two.

Maybe not on point for a slot receiver, but close enough.

I'm On The Outside (Looking In)

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles · Make It Happen · Song · 1967

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[Truebluey]

With pick 10.16 the Anzac Diggers select Zach Ertz TE Washington Commanders
At this stage of his career I'm afraid his best days are not only behind him, but they're in a former life. Oh well, I have my eye on a few others, so perhaps he's a placeholder for me.

Glory Days

Bruce Springsteen · Born In The U.S.A. · Song · 1984

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[Truebluey]

With pick 11.1 in the 2025 Summerpalooza draft, the Anzac Diggers select:

Jayden Higgins WR Houston Texans

Let's give a nod to Iowa State University (even though he abandoned poor old Eastern Kentucky):

Rock You Like A Hurricane

Scorpions · Love At First Sting · Song · 1984

open.spotify.com

@Don Quixote

 

[Don Quixote]

11.2 Will Shipley, RB, Eagles

Another one of those contingent upside picks.

One Toke Over the Line

Brewer & Shipley · One Toke Over The Line: The Best Of Brewer & Shipley · Song · 2007

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[Don Quixote]

Next up @Yo Mama

 

[Ilov80s]

10.06 Woody Marks - RB HOU
Bob Dylan - Song To Woody

Song to Woody

Bob Dylan · Bob Dylan · Song · 1962

open.spotify.com

@Long Ball Larry

I love the song choice but was hoping he would make it back around to me so I could take the Randy Newman song from Toy Story. That seems to be where the nickname Woody came from for Jo'quavious Marks.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

10.06 Woody Marks - RB HOU
Bob Dylan - Song To Woody

Song to Woody

Bob Dylan · Bob Dylan · Song · 1962

open.spotify.com

@Long Ball Larry

I love the song choice but was hoping he would make it back around to me so I could take the Randy Newman song from Toy Story. That seems to be where the nickname Woody came from for Jo'quavious Marks.

I got him for $1 at the end of my auction last night. This league is especially gaga for rookies because of how our keeper rules are structured, but everyone else seemed to have forgotten about him (or just wanted to avoid the Houston backfield altogether).

 

[Ilov80s]

10.06 Woody Marks - RB HOU
Bob Dylan - Song To Woody

Song to Woody

Bob Dylan · Bob Dylan · Song · 1962

open.spotify.com

@Long Ball Larry

I love the song choice but was hoping he would make it back around to me so I could take the Randy Newman song from Toy Story. That seems to be where the nickname Woody came from for Jo'quavious Marks.

I got him for $1 at the end of my auction last night. This league is especially gaga for rookies because of how our keeper rules are structured, but everyone else seemed to have forgotten about him (or just wanted to avoid the Houston backfield altogether).

I had every intention of avoiding it as well but in a league this deep, I figure you have to take some players you weren’t keen on.

 

[Yo Mama]

11.03 - Keenan Allen, WR Chargers

Solid producer who has been doing really well in his return to LA. Excellent bye filler.


Speaking of solid returns by a Keenan (and a Kel), here is an excellent song by the cast of Good Burger 2 (sorry to steal your shtick @Ilov80s ).

Give Good Burger Back by We Ani

Give Good Burger Back

Wé Ani · Good Burger 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · Song · 2023

open.spotify.com

@Pip's Invitation

 

[Pip's Invitation]

11.04 Dalton Kincaid TE BUF

Song: Buffalo -- Nudeswirl

Buffalo

Nudeswirl · Nudeswirl · Song · 2009

open.spotify.com

@Ilov80s up.

 

[Ilov80s]

11.04 Dalton Kincaid TE BUF

Song: Buffalo -- Nudeswirl

Buffalo

Nudeswirl · Nudeswirl · Song · 2009

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@Ilov80s up.

That’s great value wow

 

[Ilov80s]

11.05 WR Roman Wilson Steelers

Tried to do something Hawaiian but couldn’t think of one off the top of my head so how about

Theme from Roman Holiday by Georges Auric

Roman Holiday - Original Soundtrack Theme from "Vacanze romane"

Georges Auric · Roman Holiday (Original Soundtrack Theme from "Vacanze romane") · Song · 2013

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[Ilov80s]

@Northern Voice

 

[Northern Voice]

I was going to go a different route but thankfully did a last minute bye week check.

11.06 - Matthew Stafford, QB, LAR

Joyce Manor - Catalina Fight Song

Catalina Fight Song

Joyce Manor · Never Hungover Again · Song · 2014

open.spotify.com

One of the most quotable songs of all time.

Fell in love the way you're supposed to
At the Target inside of the mall
-----
Sunken city by the ocean
Car smells like hot gatorade
-----
Never really had a drug phase
So you think you're ****ing miserable now?

 

[Northern Voice]

@zamboni

 

[kupcho1]

11.05 WR Roman Wilson Steelers

For someone that claims to love the 80s, opportunity missed

Don't Try to Stop It

Roman Holliday · Cookin' On The Roof · Song · 1983

open.spotify.com

 

[zamboni]

Gotta catch up - will pick shortly

 

[Pip's Invitation]

11.04 Dalton Kincaid TE BUF

Song: Buffalo -- Nudeswirl

Buffalo

Nudeswirl · Nudeswirl · Song · 2009

open.spotify.com

@Ilov80s up.

That’s great value wow

He might get completely ignored again, but if he does, he's my backup TE and can be replaced.

He was also ignored in my auction last night, going for $1.

 

[zamboni]

11.07 Cedric Tillman - WR CLE

Song to follow…

@kupcho1

 

[kupcho1]

11.08 Hunter Henry / TE / NEP

The Pink Panther Theme - From "The Pink Panther"

Henry Mancini, Plas Johnson · The Pink Panther - Original Soundtrack · Song · 1963

open.spotify.com

@Dr. Octopus

 

[zamboni]

11.07 Cedric Tillman - WR CLE

Song to follow…

@kupcho1

Song:

Voices Carry

'Til Tuesday · Voices Carry (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1985

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[Dr. Octopus]

11.09 WR Dont’e Thornton - Las Vegas Raiders

Viva Las Vegas

ZZ Top · ZZ Top's Greatest Hits · Song · 1992

open.spotify.com

@Long Ball Larry