DMD Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I got a team in the FFOC for the heck of it since it was only $150 (?) to play and they will give away one milion bucks to the winner. So I get my team and doing pretty good and it comes down to this last week as to which two teams advance to the league championship and continue on a path for the million. You get a win for beating your opponent and a win for beating the league average every week. The best you could have now is 18-0. As it works out, I was the #3 team and had to play the #1 team. I beat him and had a high score and he had a bad game. So he ends up 14-4 and I will be 13-5. The #2 team ended up remaining the #2 team because they are now 13=5 like me but have a few more total points as a tie breaker. What makes this hard to accept is that the team he played this week started Romo (out), Steve Smith (bye), V Davis (bye) and Jon Kitna (IR). That team owner has obviously given up. The #2 team has a low score this week and would have almost certainly been beaten if the other team had put up a full team. In WCOFF or other big dollar contests I have been in, you do not see team owners giving up. But in this one where you can own multiple teams it appears that some team owners do give up and it skews the results. A friend of mine in another league had the same thing happen with a couple of teams. I imagine I would not have won the million, but I still feel screwed out of the chance. I feel like banning someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I got a team in the FFOC for the heck of it since it was only $150 (?) to play and they will give away one milion bucks to the winner. So I get my team and doing pretty good and it comes down to this last week as to which two teams advance to the league championship and continue on a path for the million. You get a win for beating your opponent and a win for beating the league average every week. The best you could have now is 18-0. As it works out, I was the #3 team and had to play the #1 team. I beat him and had a high score and he had a bad game. So he ends up 14-4 and I will be 13-5. The #2 team ended up remaining the #2 team because they are now 13=5 like me but have a few more total points as a tie breaker. What makes this hard to accept is that the team he played this week started Romo (out), Steve Smith (bye), V Davis (bye) and Jon Kitna (IR). That team owner has obviously given up. The #2 team has a low score this week and would have almost certainly been beaten if the other team had put up a full team. In WCOFF or other big dollar contests I have been in, you do not see team owners giving up. But in this one where you can own multiple teams it appears that some team owners do give up and it skews the results. A friend of mine in another league had the same thing happen with a couple of teams. I imagine I would not have won the million, but I still feel screwed out of the chance. I feel like banning someone. Go look in the Tailgate. Oh, and I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I suggest untateve. Everyone knows you like him least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That's a great story Blitz, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The logical person to ban is Hugh One...but if you want other options, just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The logical person to ban is Hugh One...but if you want other options, just ask. Yep, that guy's a doooooooooooooooosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Maybe Childress was running that team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Ban me, I'll be your martyr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Starting 2 QBs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I feel like banning someone. If I may be so bold as to offer a suggestion, how 'bout banning anyone who starts a new thread about a player or team that already has at least one thread dedicated to him/it on the first page of the forum? Oh, and all the stinky Packer fans, too, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Ban me, I'll be your martyr. Wouldn't people have to notice that you're gone to be a martyr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wouldn't people have to notice that you're gone to be a martyr? Ugh... that's gonna leave a mark for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I feel like banning someone. I know just exactly who you can ban.... in fact you could erase all trace if you had a mind too. And on topic.... do you think that it is norm for such behavior in those kinds tourneys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 That's a great story Blitz, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Soooo, would this be a bad day to discuss politics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Soooo, would this be a bad day to discuss politics? Sure, go ahead, I think that Bird Dog has everyone that wants to step out of line pretty well covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazylow Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 It really sucks when that happens , it happened to me in my league last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wouldn't people have to notice that you're gone to be a martyr? If I reply and acknowledge you exist, will your soft ego be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 It really sucks when that happens , it happened to me in my league last year It really sucks when people spam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 I know just exactly who you can ban.... in fact you could erase all trace if you had a mind too. And on topic.... do you think that it is norm for such behavior in those kinds tourneys? Well, ask and ye shall be given. I feel a little better now. I thinik it may be more prevalent in a tourney where you can own multiple teams and are just playing for the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Well, ask and ye shall be given. I feel a little better now. I thinik it may be more prevalent in a tourney where you can own multiple teams and are just playing for the cash. Was thinking about getting into one of those.....guess I will stay away. Oh, and thank you kind sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 That's a great story Blitz, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I suggest untateve. Everyone knows you like him least. Don't be jealous of those who are more deserving than you. Not everyone can be charming, adorable, and possess overwhelmingly deep blue eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) That's a great story Blitz, thanks for sharing. I'd use the laugh gramelin again but it got deleted last time. Edited November 4, 2008 by bushwacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 How about banning the next person to post a new thread about Ryan Torain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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