Would you quit a league over this? (1 Viewer)

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

As I said, our rosters/benches are so big that flukey IDPs or #4 WRs were probably dropped, very little value...nothing that would enter my starting lineup anytime soon, and nothing that was in theirs.

How big are they that you forgot to draft a 2nd QB?

I drafted one, Delhomme, he may even be one of the 2 or whatever that is available, but the point is that the attempt by my friends was still made. Who gets satisfaction from that? Are those 3 going to like it if I don't make bye week subs during weeks 9 and 10 too? If they enjoy easy wins so much maybe they'll get even more entertainment out of a few more teams getting easy Ws in the coming weeks.

So you drafted a second QB, then cut him but didn't replace him? Sounds like you had plenty of opportunity to get a second QB and failed to do so.

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant walked by, grunting as he carried a plump kernel of corn."Where are you off to with that heavy thing?" asked the Grasshopper.Without stopping, the Ant replied, "To our ant hill. This is the third kernel I've delivered today.""Why not come and sing with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of working so hard?" "I am helping to store food for the winter," said the Ant, "and think you should do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "we have plenty of food right now." But the Ant went on its way and continued its work.The weather soon turned cold. All the food lying in the field was covered with a thick white blanket of snow that even the grasshopper could not dig through. Soon the Grasshopper found itself dying of hunger.He staggered to the ants' hill and saw them handing out corn from the stores they had collected in the summer.Then the Grasshopper knew:It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.

You brought this on yourself.

 

[gianmarco]

It's good to see the unemployed guys who are home during weekday after noons, and take fantasy football way too serious have found the time to respond that such tactics are perfectly kosher.So, when you guys know your mom has to use the bathroom, do you run to it 1st and lock the door. When she knocks and asks you to hurry do you respond, "Mom, you should have planned ahead," and continue taking your time while reading thru the latest Maxim magazine?

This post really hasn't gotten as much attention as it should:1. If you're going to use the bathroom example, why pick "mom"? This makes it quite obvious you still live with your mother while the vast majority of people here don't. Mistake #1.2. If you're going to use the bathroom example, add more people in the house to show that there are more bathrooms that are also obviously occupied. Not doing so implies that, not only do you live with your mother, but you only have 1 bathroom in your house. NTTAWWT, but still. Mistake #23. Waiting until days before to pick up a QB when you have deep rosters and even have an open spot is beyond rookie. This is not the same thing as your example above. A better example is your mother having to take a dump for the last 6 hours but putting it off while watching reruns of Jerry Springer only to watch you waltz out of your room toward the bathroom and trying to cut in front of you. Completely on your mother and was indeed poor planning. Mistake #34. No one "reads" Maxim. Mistake #45. What are you doing during normal business hours for you to post here while accusing all non-believers in your plight that they are all unemployed? Mistake #5.6. You. Mistake #6.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

It's funny how people think the waiver wire is their extended bench, like you have a right to anyone there. Maybe YOU were hoarding all the other guys that took up your roster spots. You kept them instead of a backup QB because you thought they had value. The price you pay is not having a backup QB.

I think you should seriously consider quitting the league. The other owners shouldn't have to deal with someone who expects to have certain players available for them on the waiver wire. Like it's "fair" that you stacked your roster with potential but "not fair" that you weren't able to get the backup you wanted as a result.

 

[TheDirtyWord]

The part I simply don't get is:

A) I generally keep an empty roster spot

B) I have no back-up QB

I wouldn't be surprised if your league co-horts saw this...decided to learn you the lesson the hard way by saying 'even Jake Delhomme is better than an empty roster spot".

I'm in a league with friends too and in some cases it's as much, if not more, fun to expose them in a manner like this than to beat them.

 

[home alone]

Although I don't think the behavior is "good", its not illegal either. That said, there are ways to discourage this (or at least make owners have to consider whether or not it's worth it).In my league, we have 10 free-agent pickups at no cost and every pick up after that costs $1 (trades are free). That way you don't have to outlaw the activity - just have to make sure those other owners feel its worth the $$$ to pick up guys they don't ever expect to play.

I agree that every league should have add/drop caps but for some reason it's never implemented. I think 2-3 per week after the first few weeks is more than adequate.

 

[urbanhack]

is this TD only?

 

[Zoomanji]

If I were you, I would quit because its pretty obvious that your "friends" don't like you

 

[belljr]

is this TD only?

 

[TheDirtyWord]

Did you change the poll answers to reflect the result you wanted?

 

[home alone]

It's good to see the unemployed guys who are home during weekday after noons, and take fantasy football way too serious have found the time to respond that such tactics are perfectly kosher.

So, when you guys know your mom has to use the bathroom, do you run to it 1st and lock the door. When she knocks and asks you to hurry do you respond, "Mom, you should have planned ahead," and continue taking your time while reading thru the latest Maxim magazine?

This post really hasn't gotten as much attention as it should:1. If you're going to use the bathroom example, why pick "mom"? This makes it quite obvious you still live with your mother while the vast majority of people here don't. Mistake #1.

2. If you're going to use the bathroom example, add more people in the house to show that there are more bathrooms that are also obviously occupied. Not doing so implies that, not only do you live with your mother, but you only have 1 bathroom in your house. NTTAWWT, but still. Mistake #2

3. Waiting until days before to pick up a QB when you have deep rosters and even have an open spot is beyond rookie. This is not the same thing as your example above. A better example is your mother having to take a dump for the last 6 hours but putting it off while watching reruns of Jerry Springer only to watch you waltz out of your room toward the bathroom and trying to cut in front of you. Completely on your mother and was indeed poor planning. Mistake #3

4. No one "reads" Maxim. Mistake #4

5. What are you doing during normal business hours for you to post here while accusing all non-believers in your plight that they are all unemployed? Mistake #5.

6. You. Mistake #6.

If you took the time to read the entire thread you would have seen that the particular comment you have an affinity for is a humorous analogy I took from a previous thread. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...t&p=9271916

 

[Zoomanji]

Did you change the poll answers to reflect the result you wanted?

Wow, pretty weak there. Guess we know who the poor sport is.

 

[Bill Brasky]

is this TD only?

 

[John 14:6]

home alone, what do you think your leaguemates should do at this point? Should they apologize and drop all the QBs they picked up?

 

[Buffaloes]

Your son locks you out of the bathroom when you go to use it? Weak.

 

[home alone]

The part I simply don't get is:A) I generally keep an empty roster spotB) I have no back-up QBI wouldn't be surprised if your league co-horts saw this...decided to learn you the lesson the hard way by saying 'even Jake Delhomme is better than an empty roster spot".I'm in a league with friends too and in some cases it's as much, if not more, fun to expose them in a manner like this than to beat them.

Oh yes, lesson learned in the serious sport of fantasy football.

 

[Black]

Two things bother me about this...one is the obvious hoarding of players to prevent someone from having anyone to start. It's not that different from adding then dropping players to Waivers to keep them from being used. Personally, as commish, I would tell people to knock it off, b/c it's stupid. It's legal, but stupid.

The second issue is what seems to be an agreement among three guys. That feels like collusion...a secret agreement that risks the competitiveness of the league. Again, as commish, I would tell them to knock it off.

I guess I would talk to the teams and say 'come on...' or see if someone will release some QBs or at least trade one.

If anything, this opens the door to other teams doing the same thing, and to me, it sets a bad precedent.

All that being said, with huge rosters, it's probably a good idea to have grabbed a QB a few weeks back. But, hindsight's always 20/20.

 

[Zoomanji]

Did you change the poll answers to reflect the result you wanted?

Wow, pretty weak there. Guess we know who the poor sport is.

 

[Lehigh98]

So, when you guys know your mom has to use the bathroom, do you run to it 1st and lock the door. When she knocks and asks you to hurry do you respond, "Mom, you should have planned ahead," and continue taking your time while reading thru the latest Maxim magazine?

You're 28 and you still live with your mom? and she lets you subscribe to Maxim?

 

[home alone]

home alone, what do you think your leaguemates should do at this point? Should they apologize and drop all the QBs they picked up?

Trust me, they're never going to apologize, and I wouldn't care about dropping the remaining QBs. There's nothing they can do, to resort to such low ball tactics in a friendly fantasy football league speaks volumes about the depth of their character.

 

[Hawk]

Your league has huge rosters with no position limits and you don't even have one back-up QB? Now you want to whine and moan when other owners pick up QBs and didn;t leave you your top choices of available free agents...even though a couple of free agents are still available? You need to stop blaming others for your own mistake and lack of forsight. Why is it in any way their responsibility to make sure you can field a QB?

 

[B-Deep]

It's good to see the unemployed guys who are home during weekday after noons, and take fantasy football way too serious have found the time to respond that such tactics are perfectly kosher.So, when you guys know your mom has to use the bathroom, do you run to it 1st and lock the door. When she knocks and asks you to hurry do you respond, "Mom, you should have planned ahead," and continue taking your time while reading thru the latest Maxim magazine?

my mom had a bathroom put in the basement for me so we can avoid situations like that. you see, she thinks ahead and prepares. she also agrees that it's your fault but said you should quit the league so the others can find a more competitive owner.

 

[TheDirtyWord]

The part I simply don't get is:A) I generally keep an empty roster spotB) I have no back-up QBI wouldn't be surprised if your league co-horts saw this...decided to learn you the lesson the hard way by saying 'even Jake Delhomme is better than an empty roster spot".I'm in a league with friends too and in some cases it's as much, if not more, fun to expose them in a manner like this than to beat them.

Oh yes, lesson learned in the serious sport of fantasy football.

All of lifes lessons need not be to such serious subjects. I see you changed the poll answers back though! LOL - at least I'm not considering ending friendships over the non-serious sport of fantasy football.

 

[Buffaloes]

home alone, what do you think your leaguemates should do at this point? Should they apologize and drop all the QBs they picked up?

Trust me, they're never going to apologize, and I wouldn't care about dropping the remaining QBs. There's nothing they can do, to resort to such low ball tactics in a friendly fantasy football league speaks volumes about the depth of their character.

Friends like these, huh, Gary?

 

[belljr]

I would go out and sign all the FA RB's. That'll learn them

 

[Hawk]

home alone, what do you think your leaguemates should do at this point? Should they apologize and drop all the QBs they picked up?

Trust me, they're never going to apologize, and I wouldn't care about dropping the remaining QBs. There's nothing they can do, to resort to such low ball tactics in a friendly fantasy football league speaks volumes about the depth of their character.

HAHAHAHA, depth of character? You take yourself way to seriously. Maybe they just like screwing around with you because friends do that sometimes. Maybe they didn't realize how big a baby you'd be about it. On the other hand, maybe they did and that makes it even funnier.

 

[cjack]

Couple of lessons learned. Don't go through the season with only one QB on your roster. Also, don't underestimate the immaturity of a league of 14 year olds.

You're #####ing about the lack of availability of startable QBs this week, and you're not even sure who's still available.

Average age of league members is probably 28 y/o, college educated, etc. Are you averaging in the age of your mom?

I'm unsure because I haven't cared to look at the site, but I see the add/drop emails that are sent to me, so I have a good idea. Why not check just to see what QBs may actually still be available before starting this #### train.

This wasn't done a day before, it was done over a week before. I planned to add one of the scrub QBs available on Tuesday when the waiver wire re opened. Waited because all of the scrubs are pretty comparable, and you never know when one of them will get injured/benched, so I just decided to wait until the week of. How'd that work out for ya?

Also, I like how you switched the poll options midway through the poll to fudge the numbers, and you're the one spouting bush league and gamemansship.

 

[John 14:6]

home alone, what do you think your leaguemates should do at this point? Should they apologize and drop all the QBs they picked up?

Trust me, they're never going to apologize, and I wouldn't care about dropping the remaining QBs. There's nothing they can do, to resort to such low ball tactics in a friendly fantasy football league speaks volumes about the depth of their character.

If you feel that way about them now you should quit the league and try to still be friends with them. Better to stop playing than lose friends.I'm actually going to quit a league with a bunch of friends next year. It's just not fun, it brings about hard feelings, and I don't want to lose friends over a game.

 

[home alone]

Two things bother me about this...one is the obvious hoarding of players to prevent someone from having anyone to start. It's not that different from adding then dropping players to Waivers to keep them from being used. Personally, as commish, I would tell people to knock it off, b/c it's stupid. It's legal, but stupid. The second issue is what seems to be an agreement among three guys. That feels like collusion...a secret agreement that risks the competitiveness of the league. Again, as commish, I would tell them to knock it off.I guess I would talk to the teams and say 'come on...' or see if someone will release some QBs or at least trade one.If anything, this opens the door to other teams doing the same thing, and to me, it sets a bad precedent. All that being said, with huge rosters, it's probably a good idea to have grabbed a QB a few weeks back. But, hindsight's always 20/20.

Thank you for proving there are at least a few rational people on this board.

 

[cjack]

The part I simply don't get is:A) I generally keep an empty roster spotB) I have no back-up QBI wouldn't be surprised if your league co-horts saw this...decided to learn you the lesson the hard way by saying 'even Jake Delhomme is better than an empty roster spot".I'm in a league with friends too and in some cases it's as much, if not more, fun to expose them in a manner like this than to beat them.

Oh yes, lesson learned in the serious sport of fantasy football.

Unfortunately, you're not learning the larger lesson here. That is, "Don't go through life acting like a deuchebag."

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Also, I like how you switched the poll options midway through the poll to fudge the numbers, and you're the one spouting bush league and gamemansship.

What did he change it to?

 

[Lehigh98]

It's good to see the unemployed guys who are home during weekday after noons, and take fantasy football way too serious have found the time to respond that such tactics are perfectly kosher.So, when you guys know your mom has to use the bathroom, do you run to it 1st and lock the door. When she knocks and asks you to hurry do you respond, "Mom, you should have planned ahead," and continue taking your time while reading thru the latest Maxim magazine?

my mom had a bathroom put in the basement for me so we can avoid situations like that. you see, she thinks ahead and prepares. she also agrees that it's your fault but said you should quit the league so the others can find a more competitive owner.

 

[Bull Dozier]

The part I simply don't get is:A) I generally keep an empty roster spotB) I have no back-up QBI wouldn't be surprised if your league co-horts saw this...decided to learn you the lesson the hard way by saying 'even Jake Delhomme is better than an empty roster spot".I'm in a league with friends too and in some cases it's as much, if not more, fun to expose them in a manner like this than to beat them.

Oh yes, lesson learned in the serious sport of fantasy football.

If it is not so serious, then why are you bothered to the point of considering quiting the league?

 

[Sanboy]

are you kidding me on this post ....

you think it is " bush " that owners picked up a player you just assumed would still be there ?

you cared more about keeping a " free " roster spot than just adding a QB BEFORE HAND

talk about SOUR GRAPES and CRYING OVER SPILLED MILK

just because something has happened " for years " doesnt mean its always going to be that way

If i was in this league and you quit " took your ball and went home " because your mad everyone else outsmarted your foolish " i would rather keep a roster spot than think ahead " mentality

and i saw you at the workplace I would laugh every time you walked by my desk ...

you better join a free WEEKEND WARRIOR YAHOO LEAGUE ... LOL

i cant imagine how you go through life if this situation makes you feel " cheated " .. LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

 

[Kanil]

I skipped over most of the replies. I'd use this opportunity to upgrade my depth. Take one of the scrub QB's and then poach any upgrades to your benched players that those guys all dropped.

 

[B-Deep]

Two things bother me about this...one is the obvious hoarding of players to prevent someone from having anyone to start. It's not that different from adding then dropping players to Waivers to keep them from being used. Personally, as commish, I would tell people to knock it off, b/c it's stupid. It's legal, but stupid. The second issue is what seems to be an agreement among three guys. That feels like collusion...a secret agreement that risks the competitiveness of the league. Again, as commish, I would tell them to knock it off.I guess I would talk to the teams and say 'come on...' or see if someone will release some QBs or at least trade one.If anything, this opens the door to other teams doing the same thing, and to me, it sets a bad precedent. All that being said, with huge rosters, it's probably a good idea to have grabbed a QB a few weeks back. But, hindsight's always 20/20.

Thank you for proving there are at least a few rational people on this board.

againif only people who agree with you are "rational" why post? This is a football board not a "come in here for group hugs and dancing among the daisies board" If you want someone to rub your back and tell you you are a special flower, knock on the bathroom door and ask mom. If you want to seriously gauge if your position on this is in line with most people's, then don't be a tool when people disagree

 

[cjack]

Also, I like how you switched the poll options midway through the poll to fudge the numbers, and you're the one spouting bush league and gamemansship.

What did he change it to?

For a short time, he had the poll questions reversed to build up votes for his preferred choice, which was to that point, getting very little support. He changed them back, but I'm sure many votes were cast while they were reversed in an effort to help support his argument. That may the boldest example of poor sportsmanship, low character, and immature behavior I've seen yet on these boards (I should add that I don't read many LHUCKS posts).

 

[ichris]

$200 at stake and you aren't hoarding QBs?

Consider yourself lucky, the D-bags in my league have a long history of hoarding players that score the most points.

 

[CravenM]

...

All that being said, with huge rosters, it's probably a good idea to have grabbed a QB a few weeks back. But, hindsight's always 20/20.

Thank you for proving there are at least a few rational people on this board.

Is that the extent of the information that you've garnered from the 135+ posts on this topic? What you should have taken away is:

YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME

 

[TheDirtyWord]

Also, I like how you switched the poll options midway through the poll to fudge the numbers, and you're the one spouting bush league and gamemansship.

What did he change it to?

For a short time, he had the poll questions reversed to build up votes for his preferred choice, which was to that point, getting very little support. He changed them back, but I'm sure many votes were cast while they were reversed in an effort to help support his argument. That may the boldest example of poor sportsmanship, low character, and immature behavior I've seen yet on these boards (I should add that I don't read many LHUCKS posts).

Verified.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Also, I like how you switched the poll options midway through the poll to fudge the numbers, and you're the one spouting bush league and gamemansship.

What did he change it to?

For a short time, he had the poll questions reversed to build up votes for his preferred choice, which was to that point, getting very little support. He changed them back, but I'm sure many votes were cast while they were reversed in an effort to help support his argument. That may the boldest example of poor sportsmanship, low character, and immature behavior I've seen yet on these boards (I should add that I don't read many LHUCKS posts).

This thread is the gift that keeps on giving.

 

[John Mamula]

my favorite part of the thread is how the poll choices are not attempting to lead people at all.

 

[B-Deep]

$200 at stake and you aren't hoarding QBs?

Consider yourself lucky, the D-bags in my league have a long history of hoarding players that score the most points.

awesome

 

[home alone]

...

All that being said, with huge rosters, it's probably a good idea to have grabbed a QB a few weeks back. But, hindsight's always 20/20.

Thank you for proving there are at least a few rational people on this board.

Is that the extent of the information that you've garnered from the 135+ posts on this topic? What you should have taken away is:

YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME

I've received what I anticipated: a few logical, mature people agreeing with me, and the majority here that are obsessed with fantasy football and would do anything to win, even if it's childish, immature, shows a lack of sportsmanship. I knew the poll wouldn’t end in my favor (especially after titling the thread “Should I quit…”), but I have to take the good with the bad, and the good is that I’m not alone is realizing how bush this tactic was.

 

[John Mamula]

Also, I like how you switched the poll options midway through the poll to fudge the numbers, and you're the one spouting bush league and gamemansship.

What did he change it to?

For a short time, he had the poll questions reversed to build up votes for his preferred choice, which was to that point, getting very little support. He changed them back, but I'm sure many votes were cast while they were reversed in an effort to help support his argument. That may the boldest example of poor sportsmanship, low character, and immature behavior I've seen yet on these boards (I should add that I don't read many LHUCKS posts).

lolwut?this is the most amazing shtick ever. i am definitely using this in the ffa.

also at the statement in parenthesis. that is awesome.

 

[billjohnson]

Am I understanding correctly that you have huge rosters, you usually keep one roster spot open, and you don't have a back-up QB on your roster? Sorry, this is on you.

The only reason I can figure that you didn't hold another QB is because you were more concerned with hoarding RBs and WRs. How is that any different?

I wouldn't say I'm hoarding at any 1 particular position. I didn't pick a QB up because in the 4 years I've been in the league there are ALWAYS 6-8 available. Sorry I didn't plan for such ##### baggery.

 

[mbuehner]

In his defense, how could he have known Brady would have a bye this year?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

...

All that being said, with huge rosters, it's probably a good idea to have grabbed a QB a few weeks back. But, hindsight's always 20/20.

Thank you for proving there are at least a few rational people on this board.

Is that the extent of the information that you've garnered from the 135+ posts on this topic? What you should have taken away is:

YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME

I've received what I anticipated: a few logical, mature people agreeing with me, and the majority here that are obsessed with fantasy football and would do anything to win, even if it's childish, immature, shows a lack of sportsmanship. I knew the poll wouldn’t end in my favor (especially after titling the thread “Should I quit…”), but I have to take the good with the bad, and the good is that I’m not alone is realizing how bush this tactic was.

Maybe if you hadn't been toolish early on, the piling on wouldn't have been as bad. Oh, and if you hadn't screwed with the poll.In al seriousness, if they colluded to screw with you that's not good. But you seem to invite that sort of behavior if this thread is any indication.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

I'm in this league & one of the hoarders.

Home, just because you donate $$ to me every year does not make me your friend. To stoop to the level of whining about this on a fantasy football board to total strangers is amazing. You take this fantasy football too seriously.

Thanks for the easy $$$ sucker.

 

[John 14:6]

I knew the poll wouldn’t end in my favor (especially after titling the thread “Should I quit…”),

Why did you switch the options earlier?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I'm in this league & one of the hoarders. Home, just because you donate $$ to me every year does not make me your friend. To stoop to the level of whining about this on a fantasy football board to total strangers is amazing. You take this fantasy football too seriously.Thanks for the easy $$$ sucker.