Official FerrariChat.com Fantasy Football 2008-2009

No *****!.... You didn't get a bone, you got a great big juicy steak!

Holey-moley! - 74 points! Seventy-four - From 4 guys! Damn, I've won entire games with 74 points!.....

I cringed all the way thru' the game - MJD running when JAC had the the rock. Then, Peyton to just about anyone scored "double" points. It was tough sledding just *watching* it......

Then, of course, I've just noticed the smack talking PM from him as well!

75 point underdog going into Sunday.

OTOH:

That's what I'm hoping!.... I do have the #1 (fantasy) QB and some pretty solid guys, so I'm not about to roll over. BUT, I am now trying to figure out why I thought knowing I'm down by 75 was in any way an advantage!

Plus, we're on the piste for the weekend, so I won't be watching on Sunday, which is probably not such a bad thing......

Cheers,
Ian

 

It seems everyone else has lost interest.... Which, if the best you can do is 3rd place is understandable I guess....

+1

Cheers,
Ian

 

Ian,
I won't go overboard...but yeah 75 is a nice lead...but no kidding you got strong players...in no way is ''the watch'' in the bag but it's on the counter,ticking.
cheers,
RE

 

Firstly, the snow was *awesome*, thanks for asking

My guys had a pretty good Sunday with the result that I'm now in pretty much the same boat as Rob was a couple of weeks back: Berners is done with 112 points and I'm on 91. BUT, I have Matt Forte going on MNF tonight. Projection is 17 points, which would obviously leave me 4 points short.....

If he has a really good (not great, but good) game I think I can snatch this thing from the jaws of defeat! [100 yards, 2 TD's and no fumbles would be perfect for example....] It's going to be cold, and Chicago love to run the ball.

Anyone want to make a book on this?.......

In conclusion, I need everyone to focus their energy on Matt having a good game - Thanks!

Cheers,
Ian

 

BTW, I just noticed that Rob has tied up third place (unless Aaron Rodgers passes for about 1K yards and 5 TD's, which I doubt).

Congratulations to Robs fumblers! [No watches, women or sponsored drives for 3rd though......]

Cheers,
Ian
PS - This post more in the interest of seeing if anyone apart from Hoodude and myself are still reading this stuff......

 

Ian,
Forte cud do it really,can't locate stats on GB run def but it's on/off innit?
But really I'm let down by Panters loss to Giunts...man that's dissappointing...Kasay is so dependable,just alil'gust at the end,they cud end up on the road for 3 games if they can!! NO is not a team you wanna play for a thing,,,
Anyway,cheers
RE
Rob,why'd you start Romo again? I'm confused...

 

Well, he gave it his best shot, but "we" came up just a little short (112 - 106 was the final). Damn - One more TD and I'd have been OK [I think, but aren't sure that a tie would have given it to me. But, it wasn't to be.]

So, big congratulations to Berners for winning the inaugural F-Chat fantasy league! [One assumes money, sponsored drives, watches and even women will now be flocking to his side! ]

I don't know about everyone else, but I thoroughly enjoyed my rookie "ownership" experience. Going into the playoffs as the #1 seed no doubt aided my enjoyment, but the experience was all good. It certainly enhanced my Sunday NFL viewing, although I must admit it does "skew" ones perspective on the games on occasion [eg, I'm a '9ers fan, but found myself rooting for the Dolphins defense *against* "my" 9ers the other week.]

Talking to other fantasy owners, I have a couple of "suggestions" that I'd like to put out there for next season but I think I'll start a new thread to discuss said ideas once the "dust has settled".

Thanks again to Rob for a sterling commish job - I'm already looking forward to next year!

Cheers to all, and again, well done the Berners.
Ian

 

Oh yeah! - XL please. [You have my mailing address, correct?]

Moving on, I think 16 teams may be too many - Most seem to be 10-12 teams. With a "full" 16 teams it's possible you won't even have a backup QB for example..... OTOH, you're the commish, so I'll go with whatever you decide.

Other comments (as you opened the "comment" secrtion ]

- I believe the (default) "-1" for an interception is a little generous - Defense gets 2 for the takeaway, QB should also be -2 IMHO.
- I don't know if Yahoo can do it, but my buddy (commish of his league) has "Defense and special teams" rather than just "defense" - We didn't get (or lose!) any points this season for special teams plays, which seems a shame. He also gives more points for, eg, long return yardage - A 99 yard return for TD should score more than a 10 yard return IMHO. [On special teams]. I'll try and pick up his scoring system and post it here for review.

Please note, I'm not whining, just trying to improve the experience for next year.

Cheers,
Ian

 

Rob,
Ian,
etc...
First,thank you thank you very much...and XL probably best[L is sometimes not L enuff].
2nd, Yahoo worked good [this was my1st live<real?> draft[at least we didn't have to sit around inna smoky room]
3rd,I was some surprised more didn't play but 12 wud be a good number
4th,there's always next...and I'm drafting M.Ryan and hoping A.Williams or Stewart will be available....but those schedules will not be as easy next year!!
5th,cheers,
RE

 

Me and Fightdinos put up the most points and ended up in fifth and sixth. Sometimes life just isn't fair. Gotta peak at the right time.