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pbmax

07-30-2015, 07:56 PM

I count eight; nine if Rat erotica counts as a yes vote from Harlan.

That's enough for one division, but we haven't heard from everyone who used to play. Let's give the interest thread a week (Aug 5)

We'll move to a signup thread in the Fantasy Sports forum after that and recruit commissioners for however many divisions we need and then assign everyone to a spot by August 12.

We'll post the scoring rules and let commissioners propose draft times after that. Gives us a three week window to nail down a draft time for each Division.

If anyone can dig up the scoring rules last used, that would be great.

Yahoo was the choice for hosting last I remember. Do they have a phone app for checking scores and lineups?

Mad, can you sticky this in the Packer and Fantasy forums? Thanks.

EDIT: 9 or 10 now

red

07-30-2015, 10:09 PM

Fuck it, I'll play if there's a second divison

Bretsky

07-30-2015, 10:57 PM

Fuck it, I'll play if there's a second divison

I don't really care if I play or not so you can have my spot if there isn't.

Can we have a live draft at the Oval Office ??

HarveyWallbangers

07-31-2015, 02:35 AM

I'm in.

Zool

07-31-2015, 01:26 PM

pbmax

07-31-2015, 01:53 PM

12 or 13 pending whether or not erotica indicates an intent to vote.

We get to 16, we can do two Divisions. We can carry two Divisions to 24 players if we need to.

We also need two commissioners, people who have done this before.

According to this preseason Zool post in 2013 (http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?25716-2013-PRFFL-Whatever-Thread&highlight=scoring), scoring is as follows with one change (passing touchdowns will be 4 points):

Passing Yards 25 yards per point
Passing Touchdowns 4

Rushing Yards 10 yards per point
Rushing Touchdowns 6

Receptions 1
Reception Yards 10 yards per point
Reception Touchdowns 6
Return Touchdowns 6

2-Point Conversions 2
Offensive Fumble Return TD 6

Kickers
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

Defense/Special Teams
Sack 1
Interception 2
Fumble Recovery 2
Touchdown 6
Safety 2
Block Kick 2
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns 6

Zool

07-31-2015, 01:57 PM

I can run one division if it comes to that.

pbmax

07-31-2015, 02:10 PM

I am voting for Yahoo again as they seem a have a phone app for FF. I need to computer free and clear to panic in the Game Day thread.

Harlan Huckleby

07-31-2015, 02:10 PM

12 or 13 pending whether or not erotica indicates an intent to vote.My football genius comes from the gut, I have the gift to just know. I avoid FF and other activities with accountability - bad fit for my style.

HarveyWallbangers

07-31-2015, 02:22 PM

I am voting for Yahoo again as they seem a have a phone app for FF. I need to computer free and clear to panic in the Game Day thread.

I thought Yahoo was assumed.

pbmax

07-31-2015, 02:32 PM

I thought Yahoo was assumed.

I know it was used in the past, but I wanted to be sure they had a phone app for the free service. Was spoiled by the CBS Sports app for the NCAA brackets last year.

Going to make lineup changes while not at home much easier.

Fritz

08-03-2015, 08:28 AM

Rat fantasy?

Having dirty kinky sex with Drew Barrymore while watching the Packers winning the SB.

pbmax

08-03-2015, 09:12 AM

So Fritz, I take it you will be fantasizing about Drew while playing fantasy football with your fellow Rats?

Also, Mad and the Mods, can we get this stickied as well?

BZnDallas

08-03-2015, 11:10 AM

I'll play this year if y'all need an extra. Prefer yahoo like in years past.

Tony Oday

08-03-2015, 01:52 PM

Im in as per usual

Striker

08-03-2015, 07:28 PM

Even though Yahoo seems to be the preference, I like ESPN. They have a mobile app as well.

SkinBasket

08-04-2015, 01:38 PM

Put me in for to be please in Harlan's division.

pbmax

08-04-2015, 02:34 PM

Skin makes its 16 and we are at two divisions.

Would love to make it to 20 for more competition and better drafts.

If others have played before and haven't posted, send 'em a PM or email.

I sent a message to dYooper and we probably need to reach out to KYP.

denverYooper

08-04-2015, 06:44 PM

I can do it as long as there are automation options. I'm starting a new job soon and might go AWOL on occasion, leaving my team to the 'bots.

pbmax

08-04-2015, 06:46 PM

OK, that's 17 and yes there is an Auto Draft function at Yahoo drafts. You can set it, which I would recommend as the default rankings are usually a bit suspect.

Spaulding

08-05-2015, 01:16 PM

In if you need another body.

pbmax

08-05-2015, 01:34 PM

18 now and we can easily accommodate 24 with 2 Divisions. Getting to 20 would also protect against people unexpectedly dropping out, leaving a tiny Division.

Zool

08-05-2015, 01:57 PM

leaving a tiny Division.

You said it was a good size!

wist43

08-05-2015, 02:01 PM

I'll play I guess... pretty distracted these days with a baby due soon, but I already cut back on some of my other leagues.

Travbrew

08-05-2015, 05:50 PM

I'll jump in

Joemailman

08-05-2015, 06:14 PM

1. pbmax
2. rutnstrut
3. theatreofshades
4. freakout
5. joemailman
6. Bossman641
7. Striker
8. Bretsky
9. Cheesehead Craig
10. Red
11. Harvey Wallbangers
12. Zool
13. BZnDallas
14. Tony Oday
15. Skinbasket
16. denverYooper
17. Spaulding
18. wist43
19. Travbrew
20. Fritz

20 with Fritz. Wasn't sure if he was in or not.

pbmax

08-05-2015, 08:51 PM

I think Fritz is a no unless we convince Drew to be his "commish".

LEWCWA

08-05-2015, 09:46 PM

I'll play if a spot is available.

Joemailman

08-05-2015, 11:04 PM

I think Fritz is a no unless we convince Drew to be his "commish".

So LEWCWA makes 20??

pbmax

08-06-2015, 08:22 AM

Yes he does

1. pbmax
2. rutnstrut
3. theatreofshades
4. freakout
5. joemailman
6. Bossman641
7. Striker
8. Bretsky
9. Cheesehead Craig
10. Red
11. Harvey Wallbangers
12. Zool
13. BZnDallas
14. Tony Oday
15. Skinbasket
16. denverYooper
17. Spaulding
18. wist43
19. Travbrew
20. LEWCWA

OK let's leave this thread here for any stragglers. Anyone seen or heard from jmbarnes101? But I am going to create a new thread in the Fantasy Sports forum for this year's League. http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?27989-2015-Rat-Fantasy-Football

We still have until Aug 12th to sign up, after which we will assign Divisions and announce commissioners so that they can begin the process of setting a draft date.

Speaking of Commissioners, we need one more volunteer.

pbmax

08-06-2015, 08:23 AM

Mods or Mad, can you sticky the FF and Pick 'Em thread in the Fantasy Sports forum and un-sticky the older ones? Thanks.

pbmax

08-09-2015, 07:17 PM

Still need a commish for Division #2

wist43

08-10-2015, 03:29 PM

Still need a commish for Division #2

I'd do it, but I'm just too busy... got a baby comin in a few weeks - wife is strugglin a bit.

red

08-10-2015, 05:39 PM

i'd much rather quit then have to be commish again

bunch of cry baby pussies

Striker

08-11-2015, 11:10 AM

I can serve as a commish if needed.

wist43

08-17-2015, 08:49 PM

Still need a commish for Division #2

max, you gonna get this thing goin??

pbmax

08-17-2015, 11:27 PM

Yeah. Divisions coming up tomorrow morning.

pbmax

08-18-2015, 12:31 PM

Sorry for the delay.

Divisions have been selected randomly.

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?27989-2015-Rat-Fantasy-Football&p=841575&viewfull=1#post841575

Have asked Zool to setup the first Division and report back any non-default rules that Rat Leagues use on Yahoo so that Striker can setup his Division in the same way. We have already specified scoring we will use.

NFL starts late this year, on Thursday Sept. 10. Plenty of time to get a draft schedule agreed to. We always have people who need to Auto Draft, so let's make sure they have some time to get that setup. I always prefer the last week of preseason games so I can watch my draftees get hurt while drafting, but the final decision rests with the Commissioners.

Zool

08-20-2015, 09:05 AM

Division is set

https://yho.com/nfl?l=812441&k=2a0a6b93996a204b&ikey=681d7e44e5c004be

Scoring is set the same as PB posted in the FF board. Let me know if you can't join. They changed the invite style this year.

SkinBasket

08-20-2015, 10:21 AM

Zool, I had to "send" you an invitation. Said the link was incorrect something or another. Or maybe you're just doing this to make me feel self-conscious.

Zool

08-20-2015, 10:32 AM

Try again. I set the league to open. They changed the commissioner tools this year and it's completely counter-intuitive.

SkinBasket

08-20-2015, 11:42 AM

It say:

Your invitation link for this league does not seem to be valid! Make sure you followed the correct link, or ask the commissioner to send you the link again using the form below.

Your invitation link for this league does not seem to be valid! Make sure you followed the correct link, or ask the commissioner to send you the link again using the form below.

Yeah... it tells me twice. You might have to repost the link now you changed it

pbmax

08-20-2015, 11:44 AM

Z, how many weeks of the season is the League running?

Did you change any other defaults other than scoring?

Need to let Striker know. Thanks for getting it started.

Travbrew

08-20-2015, 03:30 PM

Bretsky

08-21-2015, 05:31 PM

I was hoping to be in the same Division as Skin so we could play for fifty singles at a b@@by bar

That second division............a boatload of talent...and Red............lol

LEWCWA

08-21-2015, 07:56 PM

same error msg.

pbmax

08-22-2015, 05:36 PM

OK, let's give Zool another day to get back to us.

If not, Striker, why don't you go ahead and setup D II, use the scoring posted here (and in FF) and let's see if we can solve the sign-up issue. Do this something after Sunday morning.

Please just make sure we get at least 2 weeks at the end of the season to have a Rat Bowl 4 team playoff. So regular season for this should end Week 14 or Week 15. If either of those is the default, accept it.

red

08-22-2015, 06:52 PM

I was hoping to be in the same Division as Skin so we could play for fifty singles at a b@@by bar

That second division............a boatload of talent...and Red............lol

i hate you

gonna be fun to beat your ass again like the good old days

HarveyWallbangers

08-24-2015, 11:39 AM

What's the status on this?

pbmax

08-24-2015, 12:32 PM

Spoke to Striker yesterday and asked him to start his Division. I thought that would happen yesterday or this morning. Figured between the two we would get answers on why joining isn't working for D-Zool.

If either one hasn't been setup and people successfully joined tomorrow, I'll do it myself on Wednesday.

pbmax

08-24-2015, 05:23 PM

OK, Striker has setup a League for DII Striker and sent PMs with link for the members to use to join up. My link went automatically to a team page inside the Striker's League. No League ID or password needed. Literally plopped me into the Division as a League member without another mouse click.

Now I have a Yahoo login that was active and remembered. So the invite link not only took me to the League page, but also had a team name set to my Yahoo user name. Unsure what would have happened if I did not have a Yahoo login. One there, the Fantasy menubar, under the banner ad, has a link for My Team and then Edit Team Info. You can then do the normal team setup, choosing a name, avatar and the email address you want alerts sent to, etc. All other Yahoo controls are there, including setting up a player list for Auto Draft.

Playoffs for this League are set for Week 15 and 16, which means we have a 14 Week Rat League Season, with a manually tracked 2 Week playoff for the top 2 teams in each Division. If there is a tie in the Division, we'll let Yahoo sort it out by whatever tiebreak they use. If that doesn't happen, we'll break ties inside the Division with highest total points scored first, followed by highest total points scored against. If somehow that doesn't do it, I will flip a coin and post the result as a GIF.

Let us know if you can successfully navigate to join.

pbmax

08-24-2015, 05:28 PM

Here are Striker's Division Settings

Too long? 14 week reg season, roster is (QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, WR, TE, K, Def and 6 bench), fractional points = YES, 2 day waiver period, rolling waiver list, 2 day trade reject window. Post draft players are subject to waivers.

Do Not Panic, Draft is set for 29th but we'll have a thread in the FF forum to pick a date/time.

Setting Value
League ID#: 905735
League Name: PackerRats - Central Division
Auto-renew Enabled: No
Draft Type: Live Standard Draft
Draft Time: Sat Aug 29 4:30pm CDT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Cash League Settings: Not a cash league
Max Teams: 10
Live Draft Pick Time: 1 Minute, 30 Seconds
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo Sports
Max Acquisitions for Entire Season: No maximum
Max Acquisitions per Week: No maximum
Max Trades for Entire Season No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: November 13, 2015
Allow Draft Pick Trades: No
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 2 days
Waiver Type: Continual rolling list
Weekly Waivers Game Time - Tuesday
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Invite Sharing Tools: Enabled
Playoffs: Week 15 and 16 (4 teams) Note: Week 16 runs 7 days from Dec 22 to Dec 28
Playoff Tie-Breaker: Best regular season record vs opponent wins
Playoff Reseeding: No
Divisions: No
Lock Eliminated Teams: No
League Pickem: Yes
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, K, DEF, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Fractional Points: Yes
Negative Points: Yes
Make League Publicly Viewable: No
Invite Permissions: Commissioner Only

pbmax

08-24-2015, 05:30 PM

Scoring looks good with one exception and one question (see end for those two).

Offense League Value
Passing Yards 25 yards per point
Passing Touchdowns 4
Interceptions -1
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
Kickers League Value
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
Defense/Special Teams League Value
Sack 1
Interception 2
Fumble Recovery 2
Touchdown 6
Safety 2
Block Kick 2
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns 6
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

Problem: Don't see Point Per Reception here. Need to add it.

Question: Do we want negative defense points in these Leagues?

pbmax

08-24-2015, 06:45 PM

Draft Date Discussion for Striker Division here. (http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?28031-Striker-Division-Draft-Discussion-2015&p=842246#post842246)

Members:
Division Striker
1. pbmax
3. theatreofshades
5. joemailman
7. Striker
8. Bretsky
10. Red
14. Tony Oday
16. denverYooper
17. Spaulding
18. wist43

pbmax

08-24-2015, 06:51 PM

Draft Date Discussion for Zool Division Here (http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?28032-Zool-Division-Draft-Date-Discussion-2015)

Members:
Division Zool
11. Harvey Wallbangers
13. BZnDallas
15. Skinbasket
12. Zool
9. Cheesehead Craig
19. Travbrew
4. freakout
2. rutnstrut
6. Bossman641
20. LEWCWA

red

08-24-2015, 07:15 PM

i aint got shit

red

08-24-2015, 08:01 PM

now i'm in

all signed up ready to kick bretskys ass

Bretsky

08-24-2015, 09:21 PM

You must have somebody competent drafting for you. I can probably beat your ass w/o signing up

Bretsky

08-24-2015, 09:23 PM

CAN WE HAVE OUR LIVE DRAFT AT THE OVAL OFFICE in GB ??

jmbarnes101

08-25-2015, 09:53 PM

Is it too late to join in? If it is that's ok but figured I'd try.

pbmax

08-26-2015, 12:10 AM

You never know, some people bail at the last minute. If we got another, we can go to 11 in each Division.

wist43

08-26-2015, 01:32 AM

Who's missing from div. 2?? We only got 8...

SkinBasket

08-26-2015, 06:44 AM

We don't have a division. Did Zool die?

Bossman641

08-26-2015, 07:18 AM

Did anyone from D2 receive an invite? I never did

pbmax

08-26-2015, 08:46 AM

Did anyone from D2 receive an invite? I never did

Go here to join: https://yho.com/nfl?l=905735&k=20b5038c6565fe87&ikey=1033a5d51a532a3d

Here is the thread for new info on Division Striker: http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?28031-Striker-Division-Draft-Date-Discussion-2015&p=842338#post842338

pbmax

08-26-2015, 08:47 AM

I am going to try to set up a Division for Zool and see if we can get the link to work for D 1.

If Zool sees this message before I post a new link, PM me.

pbmax

08-26-2015, 08:59 AM

OK. Division Zool, try this link: https://yho.com/nfl?l=946498&k=7a191e2ccf730e4f&ikey=52f0e48a723ea932

Should be named PackerRats Division Zool

Apparently I can also send the link to email and Twitter. If this doesn't work, let me know and we can try something else.

SkinBasket

08-26-2015, 09:21 AM

Its working pb.

Now we just got to get all these stiffs signed up.

pbmax

08-26-2015, 09:27 AM

Its working pb.

Now we just got to get all these stiffs signed up.

I've also have to determine how to get out of the League before the draft. Either I can turn my team over to a co-owner or I can expand the League to 11 and name a co-commissioner. But its not clear the commish can delete his own team.

If Zool returns from meatspace, we'll figure out a plan.

pbmax

08-26-2015, 02:56 PM

Is it too late to join in? If it is that's ok but figured I'd try.

Do you get email's from PMs here at PackerRats?

If there is a space, there might not be a lot of lead time. If you haven't, you might want to set that up so you get some warning. I think you can also choose to show your email to the board if you prefer, then turn it off after the drafts.

pbmax

08-27-2015, 09:56 AM

At this rate, jmbarnes will not only get in but be able to bring a friend or two.

We have 8 enrolled in Division Striker and 5 enrolled in Division Zool.

D Zool link to join: https://yho.com/nfl?l=946498&k=7a191e2ccf730e4f&ikey=52f0e48a723ea932

D Striker link to join: https://yho.com/nfl?l=905735&k=20b5038c6565fe87&ikey=1033a5d51a532a3d

denverYooper

08-27-2015, 08:43 PM

I got my shit together. I'm still likely to have a randomly selected team.

pbmax

08-28-2015, 01:56 PM

Currently we have 4 openings in our theoretical twin 10 team divisions. jmbarnes, who has played before, is up for another year. Worst case scenario currently is that one Division might have to go with 8 teams (the other stands at 9).

I have sent out another reminder to the stragglers. If anyone knows Zool, it might be time to contact the authorities. He might be fleeing prosecution out of country or perhaps was hurt while building (or sabotaging) the Wilf Palace.

But if you are thinking of doing this, now is the time to commit. And signup.

Please post before you click a link so we give everyone a chance. We can easily go over 10 if there is demand.

pbmax

08-30-2015, 09:28 AM

Zool Division:

Probably need to secure the services of a new commish. Zool has not been in touch.

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?28032-Zool-Division-Draft-Date-Discussion-2015&p=842865&viewfull=1#post842865

mmmdk

08-30-2015, 09:45 AM

I'm in.

pbmax

08-30-2015, 10:12 AM

I'm in.

Nevermind, I see you are in Striker.

pbmax

08-30-2015, 11:21 PM

OK, Striker has 10 teams and is close to a draft time.

Zool got to 8 teams tonight and we got a volunteer for Commish (thanks to Cheesehead Craig!).

So I think we are good to launch. Let's hope it runs better than the Packer Defense and Special Teams.

We still have room if the original volunteers show up or newcomers want in. Zool Division has room for 2 more teams now. And prior to the draft, we can expand from 10 teams.

pbmax

09-01-2015, 09:12 PM

Zool Division just got to 9 members with BZnDallas signing up. Striker at 10.

We should be good to go. Check you Division's thread in the Fantasy Sports forum to choose or debate the draft time.

We can add more if people sign up. One more would make us an even ten across the board.

Zool

09-02-2015, 08:28 AM

Apologies to everyone who had to wait. Things in life come up that you can't anticipate. I'll be around for the draft.

SkinBasket

09-02-2015, 08:41 AM

Hope you and yours are alright Zool.

pbmax

09-02-2015, 09:01 AM

I think this means Zool was the women hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains, lost for 9 days with a couple of broken bones. Glad the rangers found you alive and able to draft.

Cheesehead Craig

09-02-2015, 03:46 PM

Apologies to everyone who had to wait. Things in life come up that you can't anticipate. I'll be around for the draft.

No sweat. You wanna be commish since you volunteered first? If not, I'll just stay on.

pbmax

09-04-2015, 04:27 PM

CCraig, we just had a late update to roster lineup in Striker Division. It was something we left up to Striker and he just got the change make.

Instead of 3 WR, going 2 RB, 2 RB, 1 Flex (RB/WR)

Please confirm you can change this in Zool. Also, Yahoo lists this position as R/W, can anyone who uses Yahoo and Flex confirm that R/W is correct for Flex?

Thanks.

Zool

09-05-2015, 01:56 AM

Hope you and yours are alright Zool.

Thanks Skin. Nothing like that, just working 60-70 hours per week right now and come home and take care of the baby. It should calm down after next week.

pbmax

09-05-2015, 12:07 PM

Somebody send a mass email to the Zool League and include everyone.

Have Cheese add a Flex position to the roster and drop one WR. Then please confirm that Flex is Yahoo is listed as R/W.

red

09-05-2015, 02:57 PM

are we really picking at midnight tomorrow night?

pbmax

09-05-2015, 06:38 PM

are we really picking at midnight tomorrow night?

Its fixed. 8 PM CDT

pbmax

09-06-2015, 03:40 PM

Not that I haven't prepared, but the Yahoo flex position is RB/WR only, right?

Joemailman

09-06-2015, 03:43 PM

Not that I haven't prepared, but the Yahoo flex position is RB/WR only, right?

Seems that way. Does RB include fullbacks? I have a hunch about Kuhn this year.

pbmax

09-06-2015, 05:16 PM

Seems that way. Does RB include fullbacks? I have a hunch about Kuhn this year.

If I were you I would run with it.

pbmax

09-06-2015, 05:19 PM

Every mock draft I do, I end up with Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler.

I have bought the wrong fantasy football product, haven't I?

red

09-06-2015, 05:35 PM

Every mock draft I do, I end up with Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler.

I have bought the wrong fantasy football product, haven't I?

i personally think those are two awesome picks

round 1 and 2 IMO

red

09-06-2015, 05:38 PM

when does draft order show up

15 minutes before hand?

its tough to plan when you don't know where you're drafting

pbmax

09-06-2015, 05:40 PM

when does draft order show up

15 minutes before hand?

its tough to plan when you don't know where you're drafting

I have read it often show up 30 minutes before hand, but I guess they don't want to over promise.

Harlan Huckleby

10-04-2015, 04:09 PM

-----=--

red

10-04-2015, 05:46 PM

yeah

pbmax

10-26-2015, 01:12 PM

Someone from Zool Division post your standings in the Fantasy Sports forum (http://packerrats.com/forumdisplay.php?16-Fantasy-Sports).

So we can get a headstart on mocking you.

pbmax

12-02-2015, 12:42 PM

We have Rat Playoff information updated in the Fantasy Sports section. http://packerrats.com/showthread.php?27989-2015-Rat-Fantasy-Football&p=860121&viewfull=1#post860121

Striker Division will have a 4 team playoff in Weeks 15 and 16 in addition to sending its top 2 teams to the Rat Bowl.