Menudo Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Tomorrow is my main and oldest league's draft, and my first draft this year. I only play two leagues and believe in the less is more theory. I honestly feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve today. The draft is with a bunch of college buddies who I don't see much anymore, because we all moved different places, so the combination of getting to hang out with old friends and the draft has me feeling like I did at 4:30 AM heading down to check what was under the tree on December 25th. I notice that unlike other things that sometimes tend to get old as the years go by, my excitement for the NFL and Fantasy Football grows a little more each year. I played in my first league in 1991, and many of the same players are still in the league, though, we've only been officially tracking historical stuff for the past 8 years. Can't wait to get out of here....a nap when I get home, start drinking around 7, Steelers game, Huddle Poker, wake up tomorrow and head out for drinking, fantasy draft, washers, beer pong, pool, and poker !!!! Woo Hoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Not me! I can stop anytime I want... I just dont want to quit any of the 8 leagues that I am in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKF Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I refuse to go any higher than 12 leagues. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 I refuse to go any higher than 12 leagues. I think. 949623[/snapback] Doesn't playing in that many leagues assure you that pretty much every starting player will be on one of your teams and against one of your teams every week. I'm only in 2 leagues, and I hate when that happens, but, one league is more important to me than the other, so I use that to determine my rooting interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKF Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Doesn't playing in that many leagues assure you that pretty much every starting player will be on one of your teams and against one of your teams every week. I'm only in 2 leagues, and I hate when that happens, but, one league is more important to me than the other, so I use that to determine my rooting interest. 949646[/snapback] It actually frees me from that stress. When everyone who scores for you, scores against you. I can actually sit back and watch a game and enjoy it without worrying about who is going to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombs Away Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I hear ya Menudo. I too have been an addict since 93. I'v only missed 1 season, and let me tell you that the NFL had no meaning that year. I've been commissioner 7 years, won the league once, 2nd place 3 times, 3rd twice, not made the playoffs 4 times. I know the I'm missing a few years, so I'll blame those years on excessive alcohol consumption. CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I hear ya Menudo. I too have been an addict since 93. I'v only missed 1 season, and let me tell you that the NFL had no meaning that year. I've been commissioner 7 years, won the league once, 2nd place 3 times, 3rd twice, not made the playoffs 4 times. I know the I'm missing a few years, so I'll blame those years on excessive alcohol consumption. CHEERS! 949657[/snapback] Don't get me wrong, I love FF but I wouldn't love Football any less without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I thought this was gonna be a poem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...which is why I wasn't even gonna open this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombs Away Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Don't get me wrong, I love FF but I wouldn't love Football any less without it. 949672[/snapback] OK, I might of exaggerated just a little. That was the year the Pats beat the Rams in the big game. That year I watched a fraction of the games I normally do with FF. I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 OK, I might of exaggerated just a little. That was the year the Pats beat the Rams in the big game. That year I watched a fraction of the games I normally do with FF. I stand corrected. 949704[/snapback] I wasn't busting yer chops. I was just pointing out the fact that I love NFL football with or without FF. FF makes it all the more interesting and I'm probably more knowlegable of what's going on around the league. But I wouldn't watch it any less if I wasn't involved in FF. With that said, I don't ever see me not being involved in FF so I won't have to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) Don't get me wrong, I love FF but I wouldn't love Football any less without it. 949672[/snapback] I didn't care that much about NFL football until FF. Sure, I always loved the Niners and going to games was always fun. But that's about all I'd pay attention to. I'd rarely sit down for 3 - let alone 6 - hours on Sunday to watch games. These days, I'm like a caged badger if I don't know what's happening around the league in real time. Edited August 26, 2005 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I didn't care that much about NFL football until FF. Sure, I always loved the Niners and going to games was always fun. But that's about all I'd pay attention to. I'd rarely sit down for 3 - let alone 6 - hours on Sunday to watch games. These days, I'm like a caged badger if I don't know what's happening around the league in real time. 949743[/snapback] I respect that, and like I said, I wasn't calling anybody out. I've just always loved watching NFL football. I haven't missed a full Sunday watching games since I can't remember. 49er fans may need FF to keep them sane for the next couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) I respect that, and like I said, I wasn't calling anybody out. I've just always loved watching NFL football. I haven't missed a full Sunday watching games since I can't remember. 49er fans may need FF to keep them sane for the next couple of years. 949767[/snapback] I didn't think you were. But, as the Mrs. has pointed out repeatedly, I didn't really start caring about NFL football until FF. (Much to her dismay). I don't know why FF made NFL football better to me. But it did. (Sorta like how fire made the Flaming Moe better). And I won't pretend being a Niners fan offers a whole lot in the way of expectations this year. However, I remember going to games as a wee lad with my father around the time Montana joined the team. They sucked back then, too. A few years later SF built an NFL dynasty for the ages. Now I have a son of my own and the Niners suck again. These things go in cycles. At least we'll have fun going to the games together. Perhaps in a few years, we'll have a lot more to root for. Edited August 26, 2005 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I didn't think you were. But, as the Mrs. has pointed out repeatedly, I did really start caring about NFL football until FF. (Much to her dismay). I don't know why FF made NFL football better to me. But it did. (Sorta like how fire made the Flaming Moe better). And I won't pretend being a Niners fan offers a whole lot in the way of expectations this year. However, I remember going to games as a wee lad with my father around the time Montana joined the team. They sucked back then, too. A few years later SF built an NFL dynasty for the ages. Now I have a son of my own and the Niners suck again. These things go in cycles. At least we'll have fun going to the games. Perhaps in a few years, we'll have a lot more to root for. 949812[/snapback] Well I think the Niners are on their way if Alex Smith lives up to expectations. Nolan seems like a coach that can turn things around for ya. I would love to live in a city with a Pro football team (namely Pittsburgh ). I'm sure you and your boy will enjoy the games regardless of the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I have turned down leagues each of the last 3 years, but not all of them. I'm at 7, and might be at 9 next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Gigantes Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I have turned down leagues each of the last 3 years, but not all of them. I'm at 7, and might be at 9 next year 950042[/snapback] 19 for me. I might add a 20th to replace tobacco road, which folded, but I'm going to be picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Tomorrow is my main and oldest league's draft, and my first draft this year. I only play two leagues and believe in the less is more theory. I honestly feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve today. The draft is with a bunch of college buddies who I don't see much anymore, because we all moved different places, so the combination of getting to hang out with old friends and the draft has me feeling like I did at 4:30 AM heading down to check what was under the tree on December 25th. I notice that unlike other things that sometimes tend to get old as the years go by, my excitement for the NFL and Fantasy Football grows a little more each year. I played in my first league in 1991, and many of the same players are still in the league, though, we've only been officially tracking historical stuff for the past 8 years. Can't wait to get out of here....a nap when I get home, start drinking around 7, Steelers game, Huddle Poker, wake up tomorrow and head out for drinking, fantasy draft, washers, beer pong, pool, and poker !!!! Woo Hoo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 949606[/snapback] Beautiful plan! I am drinking with the old crew and crushing some Vincent's pizza. After the game, it's time for some Madden 06. Life...good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I am as addicted as well. This is my 15th year playing. Draft is a week from Saturday. Man, this next week is going to crawl.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I'm going to draft my 20th team in 45 minutes. Less is more? What kind of ideology is that? I've got another Huddler live draft tomorrow! Hello, my name is Jimmy and I have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 19 for me. I might add a 20th to replace tobacco road, which folded, but I'm going to be picky. 950047[/snapback] If you are in the MVP Challenge, will you count that as 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I'm going to draft my 20th team in 45 minutes. 950603[/snapback] That is some fast drafting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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