Fantasy Football League

[jennylou]

Anyone want to participate in a fantasy football league? We can set up a group of just us CC gals.

I once was part of one at a former work place. I was the winner, amist many guys...boy did that hurt their egos. :D

[UTChick]

Jenny, that is great! Every year I say I am going to join my DH's group, but I never do. In fact, DH is currently in Florida on his annual Fantasy Football draft weekend with all the guys. :rolleyes:

Maybe if one gets started here I'll join in.

[cantwait]

I'm in. ;)

[Chimichanga]

Me too! :) I took part in the FFL at the "other" site and did pretty well.

[scarlett]

If it's the type where you pick players and have "games" each week, I'm in. I guess I'm a bit of a Fantasy Football snob, since I don't like any other kinds. If only I was good at it too :)

[jessied1025]

Count me in as well! :D

I have always wanted to join a FFL, because I LOVE FOOTBALL!!! My DH is always in a couple of them during the season, but of course...NO GIRLS ALLOWED!!!

[Chimichanga]

I have always wanted to join a FFL, because I LOVE FOOTBALL!!! My DH is always in a couple of them during the season, but of course...NO GIRLS ALLOWED!!!

That's funny, because I was asked to join the FFL my husband is participating in!! I declined it because the money is too much for both of us to be in (it's okay to have one person, but two - it gets a bit pricey). But I'm going to help DH and hopefully we can win this year! :D

[maxandmolly]

Is it free? If it's free, I'm in.
(I'm incurably cheap, you see!)

[katzmeow671]

I'm not to good at picking players and such but I'm game to try! Count me in.

[mindy]

I will join I don't know how good I will be at picking players but it should be fun!

[lawyerlee]

I'm totally in! I'm a football fanatic, so you don't have to ask me twice. ;) :D

[TX Sweetheart]

I was in the one on the "other site"... I did horribly LOL but it was fun anyway... I'm up for it again :) But this time, instead of picking the people myself, I'm gonna get DH to help me LOL... he's much more knowledgeable about the players than I am...

[dzmattie]

I am in too.

[meatpie]

I'm in!!! I was in the league on the "other site" as well. Would love to join. Last year we did Yahoo's free league and automatic draft. Has someone volunteered to be the league manager???

[jennylou]

Take the field with Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football, a free game that gives you the chance to manage your own team of professional football players from the opening kickoff right through the late-season playoff races.

Your goal is to get the best team on the field each week, since the better your players perform in real-life games, the more value they bring to your fantasy team.

And, while you sit back and watch your team progress through the season, we do all the hard work of gathering statistics, computing point totals, and updating standings.

Our League Name is Constant Chatter Gals
Our Number is 254700
Our password is constantchatter

Can't wait until the season starts.

[paiger]

i'm signed up!!!

my team name is the cockabooses

can't wait to get this party started :) :)!

[jessied1025]

Signed Up!!

My team name is THE PACK ATTACK!!

I can't wait for football season to start! This is going to be GREAT! :D

[scarlett]

I just joined. I'm KC Bobbleheads. YEA FOOTBALL!!!!!! :D

[njlorelei]

I played in the one on "the other site" last season and am glad one's starting up here this year! Just signed up my team - Sinners&Saints.

[scrappy]

Hi Ladies - just signed up too!

I'm "Raider Nation". Boring I know, but i've always had issues with coming up with creative names for my fantasy teams ;)

[scrappy]

BTW, are we doing an automated draft or a live draft?

[TX Sweetheart]

ugh... I can't think of a name for my team!

[scrappy]

nevermind - just saw that it is an automated draft. What day are you planning on doing the draft?

[maxandmolly]

Ok, I'm new to this fantasy football- I registered my team - The Beagle Babies (for my Maggie May!), now what?

[scrappy]

Hi MaxandMolly! Okay, here's a super abbreviated fantasy football blurb for ya.

In this particular league, yahoo will automatically draft a team for you. From the players yahoo picks, you have to set a "starting lineup" each week.

In this league, the starting lineup consists of:
1 quarterback (QB)
3 wide receivers (WR)
2 runningbacks (RB)
1 TE
1 Kicker
1 Defense

That will leave you with 6 players on your "bench" - they will not "play"

The amount of points a player scores depends on how well the player does that particular week. (how many touchdowns, how many yards, etc). They can also get negative points if they do something bad like fumble. Here's the points breakdown:

Passing Yards (50 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (20 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Receptions (2)
Reception Yards (20 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Yards (50 yards per point)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Sack (1)
Interception (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Block Kick (2)
Points Allowed 0 points (10)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (7)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (4)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (1)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (-1)
Points Allowed 35+ points (-4)

To determine your final score, the point total for each player playing (not including the bench players) is combined for your total "game" score. You have to "score" more points than your opponent to win the game.

Hope that makes sense. Let me know if you have any questions!! :p

[maxandmolly]

Cool! So, I don't have to do anything else until the draft, right? When will that be?
Then every week I pick my players, and match them againnt whoever I'm playing that week. Ok, got it.
I think.
But I'm sure I'll suck!

[jennylou]

nevermind - just saw that it is an automated draft. What day are you planning on doing the draft?

I figured we would wait to set a date for now, just to allow more people to see this and join up.

When does everyone else think is a good day?

Also, I made it automated because the other way read to me that a person would need to be at their PC for some time.

[maxandmolly]

Sounds good to me. As for the date....maybe a week or so before the regular season starts?

[meatpie]

Registered and waiting. The draft the closer to the start of the season is best, but I think last year our league was assigned a draft date and time. I'm sure whoever set up the league will be notified!!

[TX Sweetheart]

Well, as usual, I'm horrible at thinking up names, so as I was in last year's league, I'm the Tigers...

[taragiraffe]

I'm in. Kristin twisted my arm. ;) DH named my team - Pittsburgh Pyrates (What can I say...he's a Jimmy Buffett fan).

[mindy]

I signed up I am the Grinders its my husbands hockey teams name so I figure it will do.

[jennylou]

Right now we have 11 teams signed up. I allowed 20, so feel free to join if you are lurking out there. :)

[Chimichanga]

Registered :D

I'm the Milwaukee Boozehags (again).

I'm going to have to start looking over DH's fantasy football information tonight :)

[hotpinksugar]

I just signed up. I'm the Lil Devils. I organized it last year through yahoo. If I remember correctly, the owner of the league has to set the status of the league to ready to draft for the draft to start.

[meatpie]

Nice to see some of the old-timers from out first fantasy league here!!!

[isign]

I'm in, I'm the CowGirls :D
Dh is also doing this, which is how I got interested.

[Juliana]

Hi- hope you don't mind a first-timer joining you guys. I'm excited!! :D DH loves his fantasy teams, and now I have one too!! My team name is the Boston Massholes.

[Cali*Girl]

I completely want to join, but can't figure out how to get in...if someone can offer me advice...I'm all ears.

Goes back to figuring this out...

I got it! Yahoo! No pun intended. I'm so excited...my DH and I will both have teams now!

[PookiePrincess]

Yeah!!! I'm in after several days of thinking of a name (and worrying there wouldn't be any spots left.) I'm NewEnglandNightmares!

[nekopie76]

Yahoo also has a Survival Football.


Win or Go Home
Welcome to Yahoo! Sports Survival Football, a free game that challenges you to pick the winner of one pro football game per week. Win and live to pick again. Lose, and you are eliminated.

Sounds fun! Any takers?

[RobynScott]

I'd like to join the Fantasy League - but I probably can't do it until tonight. Hope there will still be some room.

DH will be so proud!

[Cali*Girl]

I'd do the Survival Football game.

[meatpie]

Do we have a date set for the draft yet??

[Cali*Girl]

The best time for the draft is probably the last week of August, first week of September. Depending on whether we do it weekday or weekend is up to you...but the Labor Day holiday is something to consider.

[LittleFredPunkinHead]

I signed up!
I'm "The Cranky Pants." :D

[RobynScott]

Woohoo - just signed up - I think I may have been #20 - LEGAL EAGLES - GO BIRDS!

[RobynScott]

PS - would anyone be willing to have a live draft instead of automated? Though I'm sure I can't anyway b/c DH and I would be fighting to use the same computer, *lol*

[Cali*Girl]

I'm all for a live draft, but will go with group consensus. Is it too late to change it though even if we decide to?

[RobynScott]

I should add - when I first posted, I didn't realize we could still rank our players if we wanted - (I thought the computer did all of the work) - so maybe it doesn't matter.

Drafting can be an all day affair (as witnessed by my DH's live drafts)

[nekopie76]

I went ahead and made a Survival Football league. Here is the info:

In order to join the group, just go to Survival Football, click the "Sign Up" button and choose to "Join an Existing Group", then "Join a Private Group". Then, when prompted, enter the following information...

Group ID#: 766
Password: constantchatter

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I also signed up for the other league. I am The Black Hole! GO RAIDERS!! :D

[Juliana]

nekopie76: Thanks for setting up the survival football group. I signed up- it sounds like fun! I may be out early though- I'm much better with college football than the pros. Actually looking forward to the start of football this year! :D

[polkadot]

nekopie76- i tried to sign up but it kept giving me an error...i'll try later..i am bad i didnt sign up in time to be in the other league. DH is freaking out saying i have no idea what i am doing and that it going to be hilariuos....i hope i kick butt just to prove him wrong...

[nekopie76]

polkadot ~ Let me know if it doesn't work. I will e-mail you an official invite. :)

[polkadot]

ok it didnt work again....can you email me the invite....

ladibugglet@yahoo.com

thanks

[cantwait]

Boo hoo...I tried to join and it's full. :( Would have been fun. Serves me right for procrastinating!

[nekopie76]

ok it didnt work again....can you email me the invite....

ladibugglet@yahoo.com

thanks

You got mail! :)

[Chimichanga]

I think we should definitely have an automated draft. Honestly, I don't have time to sit in front of my computer for that long on a weekend. And weekdays I couldn't do it since I'm at work.

Auto drafts (especially with a league this size) are just as good as a live draft. The league is going to be very spread out; most teams are going to have one maybe two good players (any more and the FF gods are smiling).

I'm for the auto draft. :)

[lawyerlee]

I signed up for the Yahoo Survival League, and my name is Dirty Martinis. I hope I can make it at least a few rounds. It would stink to have the bad luck of getting tossed out on the first round! :eek: :)

[maxandmolly]

Automated draft is fine with me, too.
(I'm the Beagle Babies)

[jennylou]

Since the league filled up I set it to autodraft ready. You should be able to log in and see your teams now. At least that's what I got out of the email this morning....off to look for sure now. :)

[scrappy]

I posted this on our league page, but thought i'd also post it here:

I think that we might want to allow fractional points, especially since it takes a lot of yards to achieve 1 point (20 yards rushing/receiving = 1 point).

It would suck to have missed 1 more point just because he was 2 yards shy of 20 yards. A player should be rewarded for all the yards he can get, and not be punished for not making an even 20.

Just MHO. :)

(Raider Nation)

[maxandmolly]

Ok, so now what?
Not overly happy with the players I got......

[Chimichanga]

Fractional points are too difficult to deal with. No league I've ever seen/been a part of used them. That's just the way the cookie crumbles.

[scrappy]

Difficult in what way? Yahoo calculates the points - it's nothing we have to do ourselves. All the leagues i've played in do use fractional points, so I thought i'd just bring it up as an option. :)

[Cali*Girl]

I say we leave it to the commish.

I made out okay in the draft, albeit my entire receiving line is injured or in rehab... :rolleyes:

Looking forward to this! Best of luck all!

Philly's Finest

[scarlett]

ACK! I can't believe we had the draft already!!!! I totally was not ready; I hadn't updated my draft listing or anything. The preseason just started this weekend, and there's going to be a lot of opportunities for injuries and breakouts.

Oh well, I guess I'll just be making lots of acquisitions and trade proposals.

(KC Bobbleheads)

[scrappy]

scarlett - I know!!!! I totally wasn't ready either :( I only did a tiny bit of updating my draft listing, but it was at work, and only half-hearted... Hopefully nobody has too much trouble with injuries considering how early in the preseason it is.....

(raider nation)

[jessied1025]

Wow, I too was surprised that the draft happened already. I think my team is okay. I will definately do some research on my team and if needed make some trades or negotiations.

Good luck to everyone!!

"The Pack Attack"

[scarlett]

I think it took me by surprise because I've never been in a league that drafted before preseason. It was always like the last possible day before regular season.

I was only drafted ONE QB and it's not even a good one. Anyone who has an abundance of QBs and is looking for a trade (of any other position), please let me know. I'm in desparate, desparate need of a QB.

[Chimichanga]

Tell me about the QBs! I have *one* QB. :( DH said it's okay thought; I got an outstanding RB so that's good.

I do have an open TE spot. DH and I did some waivers this weekend and I think my team should be good if there are no major injuries.

The draft was a pain in the arse though. We went through and ranked the players (did use the auto feature). That is a LOT of players to rank!!

[nekopie76]

Is it bad when I only know 1 person on my team? My DH says that I have a okay team but still ....

Good luck everyone!

(The Black Hole)

[paiger]

Another one using DH for some info!! He says my team is okay, but that we are going to look at it tonight to really decide!!

(the cockabooses)

[njlorelei]

Since the league filled up I set it to autodraft ready. You should be able to log in and see your teams now. At least that's what I got out of the email this morning....off to look for sure now. :)I don't want to be too negative but, I had no idea until just now that we had set a date for the autodraft. I thought we were doing it closer to the end of August and I never ranked my players. I see many people have already even done trades and such. I would have been nice to have known in advance what the plans were. An email could have been sent out or something. Is there any chance we can redo the draft at a later date that we all have knowledge of?

[scrappy]

I would be perfectly happy doing what njlorelei suggested. Especially since it seems that most of us were totally unprepared for the draft, and because of the possibilities of injuries this early in the season...

Of course, everything is up to the commish. :)

[njlorelei]

Now that I've seen my team I'm not really unhappy with who I have and I can't say I'd do any better with a new draft so I'm willing to keep the draft as is. Plus since so many people have already begun to make changes and trades it might upset more people to redraft. I'm willing to stay as is or redraft, but I'm going to start working on improving my team as if we are keeping it as is.

I thought we had a waiver time of 2 days? Why did my team roster change immediately when I put in an add/drop request? If the changes are immediate then our waiver ranking means nothing.

[scarlett]

I'd love to do a redraft, but if we don't, I'm sure I'll figure something out. And with an auto-draft, I'm not even that sure I'd end up with anything better (not that I want to do a live draft).


I thought we had a waiver time of 2 days? Why did my team roster change immediately when I put in an add/drop request? If the changes are immediate then our waiver ranking means nothing. If I'm remembering correctly from last year, any free agent does not count as a waiver pick. It's only if someone drops a person from their team, that that player is on "waiver" for 2 days. After 2 days, he's a free agent and can be picked up immediately. I *think* that's right, but you may want to double check the rules.

[njlorelei]

That waiver info does sound familiar. Thanks. I was just surprised when my change went through immediately and then my mind blanked on why we even have a waiver ranking.

[Cali*Girl]

Just a thought...

I, as well, was sort of surprised by the draft. However, I don't think any of us would have made out that much better given the size of this league. Someone (sorry I don't remember who) mentioned earlier that in a group this big, we're going to be lucky to get 1-2 good players. My $.02 is to just go with what we've got. If I had paid or was playing for money, I'd be a bit more concerned.

Philly's Finest

[scrappy]

Thought I'd just do a general trade offer and see if anyone is interested. :)

I'm looking to do a 2 for 1 trade for either a runningback or possibly a QB.

I'm offering:
WR - Amani Toomer NYG
and
DEF - San Diego Chargers

You get a solid starting WR, and a solid defense in exchange for your 1 player. Feel free to email offers if interested! :)

Once we decide on a player, we'll go through the official trading system.

(raider nation)

[jennylou]

Wow, I missed a lot yesterday. I'm sorry that the draft took everyone by surprise. I think the most diplomatic way to resolve this is to take a vote and go from there.

There was no option to set a date, so once I told the software that we were draft ready, it drafted for us.

Again, sorry that it took everyone by surprise.

[Chimichanga]

I think we should leave it as is.

No one is going to get a "stacked" team due to the sheer size of the league. If you have two good players you're in an excellent position. I don't think many of us would benefit from a re-draft. And, it really wouldn't be very fair to people who did get a few good players and were trying to build a team around that person.

As someone mentioned, moves are already starting to be made. It would be more of a hassle to re-draft, IMO.

[Juliana]

I don't feel the need to redraft either. I'm happy with the team I have and now I just have to figure out this whole waiver and free agent type stuff- Dh needs to give me a tutorial this weekend.

[PookiePrincess]

I'm okay with my team too. I think it will be too much of a pain to redraft.

[TX Sweetheart]

I'm fine with my team as well... I got the one person I really wanted so I'm happy :)

[mrsliby2004]

I am so bummed!

I found this post and was so excited -- only to see that the league is already closed . . . good luck gals and let me know if you set up a second league!

[meatpie]

I'm good. Would have LOVED Peyton, but thems are the breaks...no need to re-draft. As someone else said - if this was for $$$ I might want to, but no need as this is just for fun.

[scrappy]

I would be fine, if TO would just shut his friggen trap!!!

Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens left training camp on Wednesday after exchanging words with head coach Andy Reid. The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Reid asked Owens to leave camp. The receiver packed up his belongings and cleared out of Lehigh University.

If he gets kicked off or benched, I definately won't be happy with my team.... :(

[Cali*Girl]

He lost me when he said he just wanted to support his family. I'm sorry, you can't do that on $49 million dollars?

[scrappy]

:p I know - isn't that crazy?? Dude is a total loser. Too bad he's such an awesome WR....when he quits bitchin and actually plays... :D

[Cali*Girl]

Should have seen this coming when we were dealing with the whole Baltimore thing...TO likes to get his way.

[taragiraffe]

I would be fine, if TO would just shut his friggen trap!!!


If he gets kicked off or benched, I definately won't be happy with my team.... :(

Heh. I'm in the same boat with Hines Ward. GRRRR. I'm so irriated about him right now, and that's saying something because you know Hines is my boy!

I'm fine with my team, except I got a crappy defense. :(

[lawyerlee]

I am so bummed!

I found this post and was so excited -- only to see that the league is already closed . . . good luck gals and let me know if you set up a second league!
I'll set up another one. I missed out on the first one, too, so we might as well. I'm sure I'm not the only one. :)

Here are the details.

Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football
ID # - 391613
password - constantchatter
group name - CC Football Fanatics

My team name is Dirty Martinis. :)

[polkadot]

yeah...i joined...i was bummed i didnt get in on the last one...i am

**Panic Attack***

[mrsliby2004]

YAY!! I joined!!

My team name is: Is Luck Enough?

When are we thinking the draft will be? Time frame? I may try to figure out the pre-draft pick thing so that Yahoo picks at least one player that I want! LOL - I prob won't figure it out though!

[Carissa]

I just joined as well. My team is purplethunder. Sounds fun!

[Secret_Squirrel]

I was a part of the league last year and was so psyched to join...
but I got the "orange screen of death" - the site is blocked. Apparently, my employer does not think fantasy football is an acceptable use of it's resources.

D'oh! :mad:

[Secret_Squirrel]

Ok, I signed in from home.

My team: The Infamous El Guapos
Yahoo User Name: October_Blu

Do we have a draft day designated?

[Kaleidoscope]

Hey Ladies!

I was also disappointed that other league closed by the time I found out about it so I'm happy to see that another league has started up.

I just signed up and my team name is BLUE REIGN :D

Can't wait for the season to begin!!! I LOVE FOOTBALL!!!

[Carissa]

Do we have a draft day designated?


I was wondering the same thing.

[lawyerlee]

No, I haven't set a draft day yet. Sorry I didn't respond immediately. :o

I will go check into it. Oh, and I guess I need to know whether you all prefer to do a live draft or an auto draft. Thanks! :)

[meatpie]

Boss of the Road has joined. I am int he other league as well, so if it turns out there are too many teams in here I'll drop and someone can take my spot.

[lawyerlee]

Boss of the Road has joined. I am int he other league as well, so if it turns out there are too many teams in here I'll drop and someone can take my spot.
No, it should be fine. Our league is really small. :)

[Carissa]

I say live draft!

[lawyerlee]

I'm fine with a live draft. When would be a convenient time for you if we do it that way, Carissa?

Even if we can't find a time when everyone can participate, everyone will have an opportunity to make their pre-draft player rankings. That way your picks will be made for you, according to your rankings, if you aren't there to make your picks.

Everyone else, please include when you could participate in a live draft when you respond. :)

[scrappy]

Weekends are best for me for a live draft. The only weekend days in the upcoming weeks that don't work for me are tomorrow (August 20th) and next Saturday August 27th.

Looking forward to it!!

~Green Apple Splatters

[Carissa]

I can do it pretty much any time. I am very flexiable, so if the best time is the weekend that is great.

[lawyerlee]

I'm sure the weekend would work for me, too. Maybe we could do it on a Sunday afternoon? If it is OK, I think I'll wait to see if a few more people from our league respond after the weekend, then we can decide something. :)

[mrsliby2004]

Weekends are tough for me, weeknights work better -- but i can always do rankings I guess. Let me know the plan . . .

[Kaleidoscope]

Sunday afternoon would be the best option for me but I can also do a weeknight if necessary.

[ajlanden]

Is it too late to join #2? I'd like to...let me go see if it is closed...

[meatpie]

I can do a live draft...sundays are good for me as well as some weeknights. But then again, are we all in the same time zone??

I'm in CA...

[ajlanden]

Yay, I joined! I am "Fighting Butterflies"! After seeing DH play the past few years, I wanted to join in the fun. I am excited.

I am good on Sunday afternoon. I am MST (Mountain Standard Time).

[lawyerlee]

I'm Central. But I'll make it clear what time zone I'm referring to when we set a time, OK? :)

There should be plenty of room, ajlanden. :)

[lawyerlee]

Attention League # 2:

We're going to do a live draft on SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 at 3 pm CST (4 pm EST, 2 pm MST, 1 pm PST). You may want to make pre-draft player rankings. If you will not be able to be at your computer to make live picks, you should definitely look at your pre-draft player rankings to see what adjustments you'd like to make to the default rankings. The computer will select players for you based on the players remaining and your preferences if you are not online to make your own picks.

Let me know if you have any questions or problems. :)

[meatpie]

Thanks for setting this up, Diana. I hope to be ready by Sunday!!

[lawyerlee]

Thanks for setting this up, Diana. I hope to be ready by Sunday!!
No problem. :)

[ajlanden]

Cool! I am excited! Can you post or tell me where to look for the instructions on how the live draft works. I want to be prepared!

Thanks lawyerlee!

[lawyerlee]

Cool! I am excited! Can you post or tell me where to look for the instructions on how the live draft works. I want to be prepared!

Thanks lawyerlee!
Sure thing. :)

Here's a link to a Yahoo! help page about the live draft:

Live Draft Details (http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/football/frules/frules-05.html)

And to change your pre-draft player rankings, go to your team's page.

[mrsliby2004]

I'll be at the draft I think - if not, I will have my players ranked!!

Isn't that a great answer!! Yikes! My brain is fried from being back to work!

[lawyerlee]

REMINDER - LEAGUE # 2

We're going to do a live draft on SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 at 3 pm CST (4 pm EST, 2 pm MST, 1 pm PST). You may want to make pre-draft player rankings. If you will not be able to be at your computer to make live picks, you should definitely look at your pre-draft player rankings to see what adjustments you'd like to make to the default rankings. The computer will select players for you based on the players remaining and your preferences if you are not online to make your own picks.

See you online Sunday! :)

[polkadot]

hey...ladies...i am in league #2 but we are under a mandatory evacuation for hurricane katrina in new orleans...so i will not be online...i have my players preranked so...good luck everyone...


later

[lawyerlee]

hey...ladies...i am in league #2 but we are under a mandatory evacuation for hurricane katrina in new orleans...so i will not be online...i have my players preranked so...good luck everyone...


later
Stay safe!

[Carissa]

hey...ladies...i am in league #2 but we are under a mandatory evacuation for hurricane katrina in new orleans...so i will not be online...i have my players preranked so...good luck everyone...



Oh my stay safe!

[lawyerlee]

The live draft was awesome today! I'm so glad we had so much participation. :)

[meatpie]

Stay safe polkadot!!

[ajlanden]

Had so much fun yesterday!!!! It was actually really easy (besides picking those players in the late rounds!) My Dh was funny. I showed him my team and he said "now, that is great team!!!". Then I proceeded to show him everyone else's in which he said, "Oh she has a good team" to every single one. :) Looks like we all are football pros! I can't wait!

Hope everything is okay with polkadot, her family and her property!! Looks bad.

[Kaleidoscope]

I just wanted to chime in and say that I also thought the draft went really well yesterday. Now I am extra excited for the NFL season to begin :D

P.S. Polkadot I hope you and your family are safe, we'll look forward to you checking and letting us know you're okay.

[njlorelei]

Polkadot - I hope you and your family are doing okay. You are in my thoughts.

[meatpie]

Been thinking of you Polkadot. Hope you and your family and loved ones are well...

[ajlanden]

My heart breaks for polkadot and all others. Please know you are in my thoughts.


Okay, so I am probably too lazy to find it, but how does this work now? In DH's league they play another team every week. Do we do that or does it just tally point throughout the season?

[scrappy]

Polkadot - Hoping that you and your family are safe and sound!! Our thoughts go out to you!!!

[ajlanden]

Are we a head-to-head league or a point league?

Join a Head-to-Head League and square off weekly against other managers. Each manager sets his/her lineup based on league requirements and is matched up each week against another manager according to the league's schedule. Whoever accumulates the most fantasy points -- based on your league settings -- wins the game. Weekly results are then tallied into an overall record.

In non-playoff leagues, the team with the best winning percentage wins the championship. In playoff leagues, the top teams have an elimination tournament to determine a winner.

Join a Points League and simply set your goal on being the highest scorer. Set a weekly lineup based on league requirements and hope your players collect more fantasy points than anyone else's. Points are tallied throughout the football season, and the team with the highest total at the end of the year wins the league championship.

[Kaleidoscope]

After looking at our league settings, it looks like we're in a Points league.

[ajlanden]

Thanks Kaleidoscope! Tonight's the night!

[njlorelei]

There were some good match-ups in our league this past week.

NewEngland Nightmare, you really had me scared Monday night. That Brian Westbrook kept getting catches. I was lucky to hang on by a 2 point lead. It is impressive that we had the second and third highest amount of points for the week in our league.

[PookiePrincess]

(NewEngland Nightmare here.) I was watching the game and kept saying "Go Brian Westbrook!" Of course, my FH was going against him and kept saying "no, do not give him the ball." Last week was a good match!

[LittleFredPunkinHead]

I am utterly confuzzled... Has the scoring not been updated since yesterday evening? Does that have something to do with the message on Yahoo! about StatTracker being free for week 2?

[scrappy]

Raider Nation here from the Constant Chatter Gals league. Just wanted to say thanks for a super fun fantasy football season!! :p Now we can all sit and enjoy the games for the fun of it - instead of biting our nails each time one of our players makes a catch/run/pass, etc. ;)

And best of luck to the CC Football Fanatics league (I'm green apple splatter in that league). Looks like Fighting Butterflies is going to take 1st barring any issues this week. :)

[njlorelei]

Yes, congrats Raider Nation! It was a fun time again this year.

See you girls all next season,
Sinners&Saints

[ajlanden]

Such fun! I can't wait until next year!

Fighting Butterflies

[mrsliby2004]

Big congrats to Fighting Butterflies!! She held on pretty consistently!! Can't wait for next year! CC Football Fanatics, thank you for a fun season!!

Because of fantasy football, my DH convinced me to join his Fantasy Basketball league -- UGH!! It sucks! You have to put in lineups every day!! Too much for me!! But . . . I'm not in last place yet . . .

[mrsliby2004]

HELLO FANTASY FOOTBALL LADIES!!!!

Are we going to have a league again this year?

[scrappy]

Oh hell yeah!! Count me in!! :D

[meatpie]

I want in!!!

[ajlanden]

I want in too!!! Does someone want to volunteer to set it up?

[scrappy]

OK, i set up a 10 team league.

Go to http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/

One you're logged into yahoo, elect the "join a league" under the "Football '06" heading (not the football PLUS 06)

Then click - Join Custom, and enter the following information

League ID#: 476168
Password: cc2006

And you're all set! Here's the rules for the league. :) I'll start a new thread for this league as well and will post the link here....

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/476168

League ID#: 476168
League Name: Constant Chatter
Password: cc2006
Draft Type: Autopick Draft
Max Teams: 10
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: November 17, 2006
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 2 days
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Playoffs: Week 15 and 16 (4 teams)
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Stat Categories: Passing Yards (20 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (4)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (10 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (10 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Sack (1)
Interception (2)
Fumble Recovery (2)
Touchdown (6)
Safety (2)
Block Kick (2)
Points Allowed 0 points (10)
Points Allowed 1-6 points (7)
Points Allowed 7-13 points (4)
Points Allowed 14-20 points (1)
Points Allowed 21-27 points (0)
Points Allowed 28-34 points (-1)
Points Allowed 35+ points (-4)
Fractional Points: Yes
Negative Points: Yes

[mrsliby2004]

Woo hoo Kristin!!! I am signed up!

PigskinPatriot is ready for some football!!!!

Hope we get more girls on board!!

[Carissa]

I joined!

[scrappy]

Slowly but surely we're getting there!! :D

Here's a link to our league's thread:

http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23734