We're Alive Fantasy Football

[TCM Revolver]

I know its early. I'm throwing out some feelers to see who would be interested. If we get enough people, we would do a free league (no buy in). Any Takers??

List so far...

They call me Revolver
Nikvoodoo
MrScott101
Joosbawx
Mem
COsurvivor
ClearSights
Symon_R
9
10
11
12

[nikvoodoo]

never played before, but I'd be willing to give it a whirl :)

[MrScott101]

Count me in, Yahoo has a pretty decent freebie league with a decent set up. Otherwise I'm in another league that was on sportsline but move to fanball, granted thats a pay league. I love me some fantasy football! been in the same league for about 9 years now!

[Joosbawx]

hmmmm, man, I dunno......OF COURSE!!!!!

[TCM Revolver]

This is AWESOME!! We only need 8 more people and we'll be set.


never played before, but I'd be willing to give it a whirl :)

You're going to love it. It gives you a rooting interest in every game instead of just your team. And as a Bills fan I will let you have Lee Evans on your team :p


hmmmm, man, I dunno......OF COURSE!!!!!

I knew I could count you in :D

[Luna Guardian]

Are we talking football football or suckerball?

(I'm assuming American football. Anyone care to tell me more about this fantasy football thing?)

[nikvoodoo]

Are we talking football football or suckerball?

(I'm assuming American football. Anyone care to tell me more about this fantasy football thing?)
Yes, for our international members, we're talking about American Football Fantasy Football. The basic of it, choose a team consisting of the major offensive positions (Quarterback, running back, wide receivers, tight end, place kicker), you also choose an offensive line, and you chose a defensive unit (like The New York Jets defense). And you also choose back ups for all your offensive players. You Then through some system I don't understand, you choose your line up each week and points are scored depending on their performance.

I hope I explained this right....like I said I never played, I just know the basics of it from listening to sports radio for years.

[TCM Revolver]

Yes, for our international members, we're talking about American Football Fantasy Football. The basic of it, choose a team consisting of the major offensive positions (Quarterback, running back, wide receivers, tight end, place kicker), you also choose an offensive line, and you chose a defensive unit (like The New York Jets defense). And you also choose back ups for all your offensive players. You Then through some system I don't understand, you choose your line up each week and points are scored depending on their performance.

I hope I explained this right....like I said I never played, I just know the basics of it from listening to sports radio for years.

you've got the jist of it right. Depending on the settings, you start 1 quarterback, 2 running backs. 2 Wide Receivers, 1 Tight End, Team Defense, Kicker And one Flex (WR or RB)
Now you have a scoring system. IE QB's get 6 points for each touchdown thrown. 1 point for every 50 yards thrown. -2 for each interception etc etc.

You pick your line up each week, and go head to head against another team in the league. Then you have the playoffs and so on. I'll find some websites for you to look at voodoo.

[mem]

Put me down. I normally play a couple of leauges each season (yahoo & nfl.com). It'd be fun to do that here esp if there is a thread where we can discuss and annoy one another about our teams.

[MrScott101]

A little additional clarification, You are picking your own team made up of players from all of the teams. There is usually a draft in which you pick your players. Sometimes the draft picks will determine how good your team is. You set up a line up each week consisting of players on your team that are playing and depending on how well they play determines your score. That makes it important to keep track of injuries and bye weeks(when that player isn't playing because the team has that week off).

[Joosbawx]

I am really looking forward to this...though, I will admit I am still jonesing for fantasy football from last year...and Madden just ain't cutting it.

[TCM Revolver]

I am really looking forward to this...though, I will admit I am still jonesing for fantasy football from last year...and Madden just ain't cutting it.

I hear ya. thank goodness the draft is in a couple weeks. it's like methadone till august

[COsurvivor]

Count me in... I hope there is a season

[TCM Revolver]

Count me in... I hope there is a season

Fantastic! Welcome!

[COsurvivor]

What fantasy Football system will we be using? I primarily know NFL and Yahoo.

[TCM Revolver]

What fantasy Football system will we be using? I primarily know NFL and Yahoo.

We haven't really decided yet. I've used primarily ESPN in the past and like that. but we can figure that out later

[TCM Revolver]

New Member Bump

[TCM Revolver]

Last bump before we kill this beast.

[nikvoodoo]

So hey, the uh lock out is over. Lets get this thing organized!!!

[TCM Revolver]

I'd love to my pasty friend, but we are down 6 members. worst case we can get by with 4 more people.

[nikvoodoo]

Pasty? Really?

[TCM Revolver]

:D

[ClearSights]

Add me in if theres still room

[symon_r]

As a Londonder who is a Giants fan it will be massively embarassing if you dont all thrash me so what do I have to lose! If it's still open then count me in

[TCM Revolver]

Add me in if theres still room
Added!!


As a Londonder who is a Giants fan it will be massively embarassing if you dont all thrash me so what do I have to lose! If it's still open then count me in

You bet it's still open! your're in!!

[COsurvivor]

So what Fantasy system will we be using? As the Season has only just been started, I hope we know w week before our "DAFT" begins.

[TCM Revolver]

So what Fantasy system will we be using? As the Season has only just been started, I hope we know w week before our "DAFT" begins.

Leaning towards ESPN. I have used it in the past and really like it. Also thinking .5 ppr, pretty much everything else standard... Unless we want to get custom with it :)

[TCM Revolver]

We have 8 confirmed members now, if we can't reach 10, do we want to roll with 8? or give it a miss??

[COsurvivor]

i have applied yet, give me a day to apply, i am at work right now

What do i look for in ESPN?

[TCM Revolver]

i have applied yet, give me a day to apply, i am at work right now

What do i look for in ESPN?

I haven't set anything up yet. what are your thoughts of going forward w/ 8 teams?? Would be a stud-heavy roster.
But if we want to go ahead with it, I will set it up and email everyone....what say ye fine people??

[nikvoodoo]

I'm fine with the 8 if no one else wants to join. More would be better of course. want to wait for one more week until we form it and see if anyone else wants to join?

[mem]

you make the call on that. it's going to be fun regardless of the number. : )

[COsurvivor]

I say wait, with all the confusion in the NFL, it may help us to pick better as things settle down a bit

[nikvoodoo]

I think once every team has put in a preseason game (every team should have one within a week and a half from now I'm pretty sure every team will have had one preseason game by August 14th), we should finalize the league and plan our draft. That seems to be fair to me.

[TCM Revolver]

I say wait, with all the confusion in the NFL, it may help us to pick better as things settle down a bit


I think once every team has put in a preseason game (every team should have one within a week and a half from now I'm pretty sure every team will have had one preseason game by August 14th), we should finalize the league and plan our draft. That seems to be fair to me.

Agreed. I will get the league set up, but we won't have a draft until after the 3rd preseason game. I will set it up for 10 teams, but if we have to run with 8 we can. I will send out invites sometime this week.

[TCM Revolver]

Alright Gents... I have sent invites to all of you. I'm thinking if we only get 8 people we can get really custom with this... 2 QB league baby!!

[nikvoodoo]

Got the invite, but I can't seem to take control/modify my team at all. I realize we haven't scheduled the draft blah blah, I'm talking about even being able to rename the team

[ClearSights]

Where did you send the invites too?

[nikvoodoo]

Where did you send the invites too?

Most likely to the email address you signed up to the forum with, unless you've had communication with Rev outside of the forum setting.

[ClearSights]

Hmm....I didn't recieve any on either of my e-mails I use....Ill PM revolver it

[COsurvivor]

I see how it is...

I am a MALLER You Towerites are going DOWN! :excited:

[nikvoodoo]

I see how it is...

I am a MALLER You Towerites are going DOWN! :excited:

If the shoe fits.... ;)

[COsurvivor]

If the shoe fits.... ;)

And this shoe will be kicking your butt up and down the Fantasy Football Field!

[TCM Revolver]

And this shoe will be kicking your butt up and down the Fantasy Football Field!

that's the spirit!!

[nikvoodoo]

so......how well does a 4 team league work? Come on now! Lets get it together people! Join up!

[nikvoodoo]

Still two spots available in the fantasy football league, and a couple of slackers who haven't claimed their team yet. Anyone interested? Cooome ooooooon....

[mem]

i figured out how to join and was actually around the computer today so i could do it. :)

[Joosbawx]

I joined the league and setup my team, etc. When are we thinking the draft will be? I want to make sure that I can make it...or are we doing an autodraft?

[TCM Revolver]

I am leaning towards Sept 5th (sunday). around 2pm Est. any objections?? Autodraft will be avaliable for those that can't make it.

[nikvoodoo]

I am leaning towards Sept 5th (sunday). around 2pm Est. any objections?? Autodraft will be avaliable for those that can't make it.

September 5th is a Monday. Sunday is the 4th and I'm not available at 2pm. My show is striking that day. I'd be available later that day, but I'd never be able to say a time. Can we say Monday the 5th at like 8 or 9pm EST?

[TCM Revolver]

September 5th is a Monday. Sunday is the 4th and I'm not available at 2pm. My show is striking that day. I'd be available later that day, but I'd never be able to say a time. Can we say Monday the 5th at like 8 or 9pm EST?

drafts on a weeknight are a pain in the ass. How about that saturday the 3rd??

[nikvoodoo]

Double show day....I'll have like two hours. Can we do the previous Sunday? Sorry to be a pain, I just know that weekend is fucked for me.

[Joosbawx]

That weekend is Labor Day weekend...during which I will be without internet and out of town, unfortunately. If that is a problem, I can always bow out of the league; however, if we plan to draft later Monday evening (Sept. 5th) around 8 or 9pm EST I could make that work.

[TCM Revolver]

That weekend is Labor Day weekend...during which I will be without internet and out of town, unfortunately. If that is a problem, I can always bow out of the league; however, if we plan to draft later Monday evening (Sept. 5th) around 8 or 9pm EST I could make that work.

lol GOD NO!! We don't want anybody to bow out. we had a hard enough time to make this work as is... We can do monday at 8EST.

[Joosbawx]

Actually, if the previous weekend is better for Nik that would be fine for me, too. I am just unavailable from Friday night through Monday evening that weekend. sorry.

[TCM Revolver]

I have a draft on the 1st and 4th. other than that I am pretty open. you guys hash it out and let me know:) I will get the draft time booked.

[7oddisdead]

signed up...ill set my team set up in the next day or so...most all of this is new to me so bare with me a lil....:D

[TCM Revolver]

Actually, if the previous weekend is better for Nik that would be fine for me, too. I am just unavailable from Friday night through Monday evening that weekend. sorry.

alright gents, I set the draft up for the 27th (saturday) at 8pm EST. does that work?

[nikvoodoo]

Not at all. That is the moment my show starts. Can it please be the next day? I have no shows that day.

[TCM Revolver]

ok, august 28th at 7:45 pm EST

[nikvoodoo]

That works beautifully for me. Thanks Rev!

[TCM Revolver]

We still have an opening if anybody else wants in!!!

[7oddisdead]

im at work at that time...but go ahead...majority rules

[nikvoodoo]

If its moved earlier in the day would you be able to do it?

[7oddisdead]

hmmm...an hour yes. yes i could. hell a flat 7 would work i think. i just need to be able to slide out by 8

[TCM Revolver]

Ok, I moved it up 2 hours... we are at 5:45 EST now.

[ClearSights]

All good for me

[TCM Revolver]

Lets get this thing filled!!!

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[Joosbawx]

Looks like there are still a couple open spots...we have people for those?

[TCM Revolver]

well, one is supposed to be full, but hasen't signed up yet, and we have one open. if you know anyone that is interested.

[nikvoodoo]

can we publicly shame and humiliate the straggler into signing up?

[Joosbawx]

I have a good friend that will fill the empty spot if you guys don't care that he isn't a forum member.

[TCM Revolver]

I have a good friend that will fill the empty spot if you guys don't care that he isn't a forum member.

I'm good with it... looks like we may have one other opening. we have one owner that has not confirmed.

[nikvoodoo]

so uh....there's a hurricane that will be bearing down on my fair city right around the time we scheduled our draft....that's kinda crappy.....is there a potential back up time we might switch to if I lose power/internet capabilities?

[Joosbawx]

We dont' even have a full league yet...I suggest we postpone this draft in order to try and fill it first.

and because of the hurricane.

[TCM Revolver]

so uh....there's a hurricane that will be bearing down on my fair city right around the time we scheduled our draft....that's kinda crappy.....is there a potential back up time we might switch to if I lose power/internet capabilities?

I agree w/ you and joos. we need one more guy, and hurricane asshat will be bearing down on NYC. We can easily move the draft.

Will labor day work?? sept 4th say later in the evening??

[7oddisdead]

:D can do

[nikvoodoo]

While the 4th is still a conflict....it's a conflict I can certainly work around in comparison to this Sunday....I'm game.

[GodofInsanity]

I am in if you still need to fill a slot, 5 FF leagues this year isn't enough I say

[TCM Revolver]

[QUOTE=GodofInsanity;28013]I am in if you still need to fill a slot, 5 FF leagues this year isn't enough I say[/QUOT

YOUR IN DUDE!!!!! :yay:

[GodofInsanity]

awesome FF on we're alive...do we get to select a zombie league :cool:

[TCM Revolver]

We are full!!!!!!! :p

[usmcludwig]

Damn right!
It's kinda funny because before I read this, I cleared up some time to do the draft set for today...lmao

O'well- lets see where I'm at on the 4th

[TCM Revolver]

that is going to be the last change. I can adjust the time if need be, but let's keep on that sunday.

[yarri]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377925_10150937219715257_751345256_21282455_601656 601_n.jpg



I saw this and thought of Rev..... and Nik.. <3 you both !!!!

[TCM Revolver]

I like this one better
http://lolympics.com/files/images/motivational-poster-fantasy-football.jpg

[mem]

http://chzupnextinsports.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/funny-sports-pictures-real-talk-fantasy-football.jpg

[TCM Revolver]

WHATEVER!! I get excited when I see an uber-hulk with my level 30 paladin!! (cause only paladins can wield a holy avenger)

[mem]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l_-Wd9dLth0/STFO7jnVvNI/AAAAAAAABDs/EI0v2OcIeCs/s320/Fastasy+Football+Injury.jpeg

[mem]

revolver rolls a natural 20 and simultaneously lops off the head of the umber hulk and drains all his cash holding accounts

[TCM Revolver]

with my 18-00 Strength and 18 charisma!

[mem]

she said that wasn':Dt all that was 18 about ye

[socali]

Is there going to be a We're Alive Fantasy Football league this 2012-2013 season? If so, I would like to partake.

[Joosbawx]

I would participate again, too.

[nikvoodoo]

Is there going to be a We're Alive Fantasy Football league this 2012-2013 season? If so, I would like to partake.

Absolutely. Shoot me an email at zombiepodnikvoodoo@gmail.com We'll get you the info you need.

And you are good to go joos!

[nikvoodoo]

Attention Fantasy Owners:

The League is reactivated. I've sent you all an email. Follow the directions in the email to reserve your spot. Do it by July 5th or you will lose your spot and we will fill it with someone else.

If you are interested in joining the league and weren't in it last year, send me an email at zombiepodnikvoodoo@gmail.com, or send me a PM here on the forum. Spots are available on first come first serve basis, and subject to availability.

[nikvoodoo]

Let's go let's go! Football! Football that doesn't require pads or helmets! Reserve your spot last year's owners!


Unless you're too afraid I'll beat you again....#humblebrag #bringit

[7oddisdead]

Brag all you want...im out, life took a shit on me last year...this years looking no better time>me....best of luck everybody!

[VEE]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJGGR0gRUDupfO6S5ASphAd41vX_cBL 7hQBNjHlJMehGLMyu83nl0dMqUM

[ClearSights]

Hey nik, is there still room? I was on it last year but didn't really pay attention that much due to school but this year ill def win. I changed my e-mail since last year, send a request to elh5117@psu.edu

[nikvoodoo]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJGGR0gRUDupfO6S5ASphAd41vX_cBL 7hQBNjHlJMehGLMyu83nl0dMqUM

To this, I say:

http://idioticsigns.com/sign/soccer_target.jpg

[nikvoodoo]

Hey nik, is there still room? I was on it last year but didn't really pay attention that much due to school but this year ill def win. I changed my e-mail since last year, send a request to elh5117@psu.edu

I'll get the invite out sometime in the next hour or so.

And no. You will not win. For I am the Master and Ruler of the Fantasy Football (zombie style) world!!!

[VEE]

American Football evolved over a period of time, from around 1874 (From Rugby I think)

Proper Football, around the 15th century, a predecessor, harpastum , 3rd Century BC.

You can’t steal a long standing pre-existing name, please change the title of this thread to Fantasy Handegg.

[nikvoodoo]

No.

[VEE]

No.

Then live your lie. I will be referring to you only as nickhandegg from this point forward.

[Leedo2502]

I can't get behind a sport where faking an injury is a part of the game. In football (a sport of violence played by men) guys get injured and keep playing!

Football is for men and soccer is for grade school age girls...

[TCM Revolver]

Brought to you by 95% of American residents


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeSZWNtMKxA

[VEE]

Brought to you by 95% of American residents


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeSZWNtMKxA

All I can hear him say is "I am proving my ignorance, I am proving my ignorance" over an over again.

[VEE]

I can't get behind a sport where faking an injury is a part of the game. In football (a sport of violence played by men) guys get injured and keep playing!

Football is for men and soccer is for grade school age girls...

Faking an injury is not part of the game. Some referees just aren't good at spotting it.

Don't watch the video if squeemish. I saw the David Buust one live, people were throwing up, including the opposition goalkeeper.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo96cFitUFU

[Leedo2502]

I'm not saying that people don't get injured. Flopping is part of soccer, I mean that's why there is a name for it...

I understand that some people enjoy watching Ronaldo fall to the ground clutching his knee and acting like the fella from Purtugal took a swing at him with a Baseball bat (sorry Cricket stick) but in the US we call that cheating and poor sportsmanship.

[Leedo2502]

2005

[TCM Revolver]

All I can hear him say is "I am proving my awesome, I am proving my awesome" over an over again.



stupid auto-correct! but don't worry, I fixed it for ya.

[VEE]

I'm not saying that people don't get injured. Flopping is part of soccer, I mean that's why there is a name for it...

I understand that some people enjoy watching Ronaldo fall to the ground clutching his knee and acting like the fella from Purtugal took a swing at him with a Baseball bat (sorry Cricket stick) but in the US we call that cheating and poor sportsmanship.

So do we.

[VEE]

stupid auto-correct! but don't worry, I fixed it for ya.

No.

[Leedo2502]

So do we.

Please... I've watched soccer in England when your team does it it's accepted but when the other team does it it's cheating.

I don't mind soccer, I was in Bath for the final game in the 2004(?) Euro-Cup and watched Liverpool make a comeback on AC Milan and that was riveting... but 99% of all soccer is slow paced jogging with the theatrical elements of flopping thrown in.

I want to see an Oscar category for "Best Preformance in Faking and Injury" odds on favorites would be soccer players with all the European NBA players coming in at a close second.

[nikvoodoo]

Here's a great idea: Let it go everybody. It's a fun game to play amongst friends. This thread isn't about the merits of football vs. futbol. It's about Fantasy Football and let's leave it at that.

[VEE]

Here's a great idea: Let it go everybody. It's a fun game to play amongst friends. This thread isn't about the merits of football vs. futbol. It's about Fantasy Football and let's leave it at that.

I agree, it's about fantasy handegg, let's leave it at that.

[nikvoodoo]

I agree, it's about fantasy handegg, let's leave it at that.

Yeah....you go ahead and keep thinking that. Don't try to get the last word in on me. I'm kinda like Mel Brooks in Dracula Dead and Loving it.

[VEE]

Such an emotive subject! I don't need the last word, you are very welcome to it. Go for it!

[Leedo2502]

Here's a great idea: Let it go everybody. It's a fun game to play amongst friends. This thread isn't about the merits of football vs. futbol. It's about Fantasy Football and let's leave it at that.

Oh come on! I'll grant you that we were off topic but we were being civil... that comes from the fact that VEE is British and I am a former Subject of The Crown myself.

[TCM Revolver]

alright, enough about kickball.

Back to the Americans....

Is there a day that works best for the draft? (for those that have signed up)

[nikvoodoo]

alright, enough about kickball.

Back to the Americans....

Is there a day that works best for the draft? (for those that have signed up)

I think laying it in just before the first week of the season like we did last year would be best. Monday following the last preseason weekend?

[nikvoodoo]

I just realized how little time that actually gives us between final preseason and the Wednesday opener on the 5th, but I don't think we have too many options beyond that.

[ClearSights]

I feel most people will be ok with a later time during the day too

[nikvoodoo]

I feel most people will be ok with a later time during the day too

Did you get the second request to join?

[ClearSights]

No, just checken my email and nothing

[nikvoodoo]

It says I invited you. Check your spam folders. Might have ended up there. if not, you should be able to log in as you did last year and update your email address for the league.

[ClearSights]

Can you post the site link for the league

[GodofInsanity]

I am here and ready, damn go off the grid for a few days and almost miss out

[GodofInsanity]

we gonna go live draft

[Joosbawx]

just checking in to say thT if league is active again this year I plan to participate...if you haven't given my spot away already, that is.

[nikvoodoo]

League is active, and you're in. check out the league page.