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I don't have a problem with the number of e-mails sent. What bothers me is if I'm already a subscriber why do I need to scroll through a couple of ads and sales pitches before I get to read what I subscribe for - the news, analysis, etc? It gets a bit annoying and after awhile I stop reading the e-mails sent all together.
No blame being placed, just letting you know.
We intentionally limit the emails to include just one ad. Always have.
Agreed. Long time subscriber and I remember back in the day it seemed like the FBGs take on the news bites was fresh and different and insightful. Now there doesn't seem to be a fresh take on the fantasy impact. Not any different than I can get from any other e-mails from other FF sites. That was always your distinguishing feature and what I enjoyed. Maybe it's just me.
Thanks for the feedback as the customer is always right. I do think it's maybe you though as I've been very happy with the content of the "our view" takes. A great many times, there's not a ton to write about a guy missing practice on a Wednesday or a player with a minor role. There are excellent sites out there but I think we consistently are better with the takes. But we can always improve.
If the number of entries is going to be such an unknown, a weekly percentage cut throughout is the way to go. Total entries should have absolutely no bearing on the outcome, nor should it play into roster construction. As an example, let's say there are 10K or 1K submissions. If the weekly cut is 50%, you will have either 1250 or 125 SB finalists, but the weekly cuts will be similar, and that's what it's all about. Guessing the number of entries should not be a strategy consideration. You could even vary the weekly cut percentage, and in the end, the weekly cut line would remain fairly close, no matter how many entries there are.
I flubbed my original estimate, it's closer to 118 as revised...
Not sure of the technology, but what about opt-ins for various types of emails? I am a regular reader of the newswire page so the daily email is mostly a rehash of things I’ve seen before. I read for the analysis article, features, and (honestly) ads for contests and what not. Would love to forego the “daily update” and still get the specials...I’d be more likely to notice them whereas I’ve taken to deleting the daily as “yesterday’s news.”
My team of 65 cheap guys would have made the cut, even in a normal year. They scored 92.1. Let's see how they do this week. Sadly, I lost 21 players, and am rolling with only 44 now.
Regardless of what ends up happening, this was a good entry. It’s obvious you planned ahead and gave yourself a path.
There is no querier at this point, and I doubt FBG will offer one like they do with the regular season contest. The best you can do is use calcomatic to see ownership numbers for individual players. There is no way to see what entries have combinations of players, without looking through all 3057 entries by hand. I wish I had printed out a copy of the original blank entry form, because with that I would have access to all prices for all players.
lol ok. seems a bit beyond the scope of this contest though, dont you think??
In the end, roster construction will be the biggest factor. Week 2 allows for a max of 16 scores, but it's anyone's guess as to how many of the 3057 entries will have lots of options. I will be entering the week using 10 scores, but will that be enough?
-QGCombined, the 3057 entries rostered a total of 45,376 players. That averages out to 14.8 roster spots per entry. Here is the breakdown by team:
BAL - 6539 - 2.14 players = $44 me - 5 players for $76
KC - 5489 - 1.80 players = $34 me - 1 player for $12
SF - 5369 - 1.76 players = $27 me - 0 players for $0
TEN - 3409 - 1.12 players = $12 me - 1 player for $15
SEA - 3238 - 1.06 players = $15 me - 1 player for $9
GB - 2650 - .87 players = $9 me - 5 players for $75
HOU - 1634 - .53 players = $7 me - 0 players for $0
MIN - 1310 - .43 players = $4 me - 0 players for $0
NO - 7957 - 2.60 players = $68 (I had 2 players for $23)
NE - 2977 - .97 players = $13 (I had 2 players for $8)
PHI - 2607 - .85 players = $8 (I had 1 player for $8)
BUF - 2197 - .72 players = $8 (I had 2 players for $24)
The average entry is entering week 2 with 9.71 players worth $152. I have 13 players worth $187
You are projected for 114.2. Good luck, and you have a real shot if it's a BAL/GB SB
While I chuckle at the pickle dancing, I cannot endorse your position. Going into the SB with only $12 would not give me much of a shot. At this point I'm hoping $131 will be enough, but even that looks a bit low this year.Let’s go Baltimore/SF super bowl!
Odd timing. Within the past 30 days I unsubed because of the combo of frequency and annoying ads for every email. Wouldn't have unsubscribed if just one of these 2 didn't happen. I like the emails for keeping a finger on the pulse and breaking news. I'll miss the updates which is why it took so long for me to pull the trigger on dumping them.
I have players from 4 different teams, but they play each other, so no matter what, I'll have 4 players count in week 3 (if I survive)
There is no way you won't make it to week 3. You have 4 QB's going, as well as several potential high scoring players. Just based on all the teams have I have skimmed through, you may have a better SB shot if it's GB/TEN. Good luck
I noticed you had yet to post your roster. Care to share? I wanna see what a submission should look like when you correctly guessed a very low week 1 cut.
