davethomasowns Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hello all, I need your opinion on something that has happened in my leagues for the last two years. Towards the end of the season when a team is eliminated from playoff contention, they simply ignore their team and stop setting their rosters. It seems like every time, they end up playing someone that is fighting to take the last playoff spot. This is obviously unfair for the team that loses the playoff spot. Is there anything a commissioner can do about this? It should be sort of a rule for fantasy football owners that they must start their best available players. What about if before this season starts, I make it a rule that from Week 12 on, if an owner does not set their rosters the commissioner sets it for them (starting whoever is projected for the most points?) I appreciate any opinions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next Generation Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 What about if before this season starts, I make it a rule that from Week 12 on, if an owner does not set their rosters the commissioner sets it for them (starting whoever is projected for the most points?) I appreciate any opinions! You should have that rule for the entire year, not just after week #12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 We've had this discussion before, and as much as I'd love a "no tanking rule", it's simply not something that's enforceable, especially when people have injuries and byes to deal with... Of course, you can have a rule that teams must submit a complete lineup, but it becomes very subjective beyond that (right Jumbotron?) whether they are actually intending to tank or are playing what they believe is their best possible lineup.. But yes, I do hate that teams can lose a playoff spot, while someone else gains a playoff spot, just because someone didn't put forth their best lineup. Best option I've heard is to do a toilet bowl for the teams that do not make the playoffs, and make seeding according to season finish just like the real playoffs. In one dynasty league, the prize is the #1 pick for next year's rookie draft, but if it's a redraft, then some sort of small cash prize or something to keep them interested. Bottom line, you want to give people incentive to stay active, not try to force them to (because that's only likely to backfire)... Though I do straight up tell people now, "when you join, you agree to be active and set a lineup for all 13 games", and if they don't, then they will not be invited back the next year. Pretty mild threat I know, but it's impossible to force people to do things they don't want to do... So make them want to stay active with something like a Toilet Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) What about if before this season starts, I make it a rule that from Week 12 on, if an owner does not set their rosters the commissioner sets it for them (starting whoever is projected for the most points?) I appreciate any opinions! Didn't see this part before, but no, that is not a good idea: 1) What time is the cutoff to set your ineup? If it's when games start, then many systems lock players down... I don't even know if you can change a lineup even in MFL after the games start... If it's before games start, that doesn't seem very fair, if they can't get on until last minute. 2) What if they're leaving in a player that is projected lower, but they beleive will score more? Further, what if the guy you replace does score better? You're actually hurting his scoring in that case. Trust me, after the discussions we've had here on the subject, you're likely to open a HUGE can of worms doing this... Edited August 17, 2011 by delusions of granduer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Revert to previos weeks (or previously set) lineup. Not at all uncommon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flemingd Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Get new owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 2) What if they're leaving in a player that is projected lower, but they beleive will score more? Further, what if the guy you replace does score better? You're actually hurting his scoring in that case. Trust me, after the discussions we've had here on the subject, you're likely to open a HUGE can of worms doing this... I think there is a difference between starting Tavaris Jackson over Drew Brees, or Mike Goodson over Adrian Peterson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I think there is a difference between starting Tavaris Jackson over Drew Brees, or Mike Goodson over Adrian Peterson. Oh I gotcha, so if it's completely obvious to YOU who they should play, then that's just fine... Where do you draw the line then? Hopefully somewhere before the CJ2K/Jacoby Ford disaster we saw go down here last year... What if you change one team that's obvious to you, but someone else complains for you to change ones you let slide... What if you piss off that owner because they wanted to take a chance on an upside guy over a struggling stud or something like that? Even worse, what if they're right like the CJ/Jacoby Ford situation. When other owners start dictating who another team can and cannot start, you are just asking for problems. Either tell them to GTFO or give them incentive to compete for all 13 games. Forcing people to submit to your will is just a bad idea... Edited August 17, 2011 by delusions of granduer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Revert to previos weeks (or previously set) lineup. Not at all uncommon. If it is a league run on-line, how do you know they don't intend to use last week's lineup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethomasowns Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks for all of the replies. I can see how it could cause a lot of problems, so I am just not going to mess with it. I guess the only solution is to make sure you're in first place and don't have to worry about making the playoffs those last weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Get new owners. This is the answer. Stop paying attention to your team earns you a no-invite for next year. Weed the garden, my friend. But in season, while it's happening? The prime directive kicks in -- don't meddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 If it is a league run on-line, how do you know they don't intend to use last week's lineup? Then its a win/win. As long as there a lineup set right? This is the answer. Stop paying attention to your team earns you a no-invite for next year. Weed the garden, my friend. But in season, while it's happening? The prime directive kicks in -- don't meddle. I have to disagree. There were times last year, and I'm sure there will be times this year, when I had zero internet access on my phone and no access to a computer. Although I did my damndest to get a lineup in, via proxy or phone calls, I can certainly see situations where an owner misses a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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