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by Happenstance
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Player designations, buttons and banner ads
Replies: 0
Views: 533

Player designations, buttons and banner ads

I'm a huge fan of the new designations that show why a particular player is out (i.e., C19, PAT, IL10, etc.). It takes up very little visual space, but is a huge upgrade. My sincere thanks to whomever had the great idea for this. On the flip side, I don't nearly as much like the new betting buttons ...
by Happenstance
Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Open Chat With Greg, Tom & Darik
Replies: 496
Views: 967452

Re: Open Chat With Greg, Tom & Darik

FYI -cancelled online MLB.TV package today. In spite of what I've seen posted online, refunded with no pushback from customer service and took about 2 minutes. I'll buy back in at 100% prorated. Maybe. I just did the same. Extraordinarily annoyed at MLB and the only thing I know to do is to vote wi...
by Happenstance
Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Open Chat With Greg, Tom & Darik
Replies: 496
Views: 967452

Re: Open Chat With Greg, Tom & Darik

Greg and Tom,

I don't envy your situation. But as always, you've handled it with grace and wisdom. Thanks for your leadership.
by Happenstance
Fri May 03, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Win $600 In Tuesday's NFBC $25/50 Teams Contest
Replies: 18
Views: 4738

Re: Win $600 In Tuesday's NFBC $25/50 Teams Contest

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but consider more direct (internal) advertising/reminders about the contest. I simply forgot about the Tuesday contest this week. I saw an email from Tom, but I recall the header being about the mid-season contest and simply deleted without thinking there could...
by Happenstance
Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: FAAB issues again?
Replies: 50
Views: 15613

Re: FAAB issues again?

Also can't get in. Very frustrating. Have to admit that the re-occurring problem here is likely to affect the number of leagues I'm in next year.
by Happenstance
Thu Apr 05, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: FAAB results
Replies: 1
Views: 1308

FAAB results

Were week 1 FAAB results (for entire contests, not just my leagues) published somewhere? Let me know if I missed them.

If this was an innocent victim of competing priorities, I hope that this returns in the future - I find it very helpful!
by Happenstance
Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Looking For Feedback On NFBC Cutline Rules
Replies: 69
Views: 35185

Re: Looking For Feedback On NFBC Cutline Rules

I can only speak for myself, but here's my situation: I do 8-10 slow draft teams per year and 2-3 FAAB leagues. With other obligations (family, work, other hobbies, etc.), I'm pretty much at (or past) my capacity to make FAAB or weekly lineup changes. I've purposely declined playing in the Cutline s...
by Happenstance
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Draft Champions Email Notices
Replies: 14
Views: 4827

Re: Draft Champions Email Notices

On occasion, emails have been slow to arrive all slow-draft season for me. Even for some of my drafts in December, I'd get the email notification 24+ hours after the pick was made.

It's certainly been worse the last day or two.
by Happenstance
Fri Mar 03, 2017 9:12 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Tax question
Replies: 1
Views: 1208

Re: Tax question

This is not tax advice - I'm just telling you what I've done:

I've listed expenses (entry fee, etc.) under itemized deductions, up to the limit that the deductions don't exceed winnings.
by Happenstance
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Draft Room
Replies: 1
Views: 1293

Re: Draft Room

I've also been having these issues - most emails come within a few minutes of the draft pick, but some take hours or even days.

I also find myself refreshing my browser (html draft room) more frequently than I did last year.
by Happenstance
Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Batting Average vs. OBP: Let's Discuss For The NFBC
Replies: 41
Views: 11708

Re: Batting Average vs. OBP: Let's Discuss For The NFBC

I've played in both types of leagues (BA or OBP) and have no preference. As others have already said, I agree that it doesn't improve the fantasy game at all. While it changes the relative value of certain players, it doesn't affect the fun or frustration I have with the games. I suspect going to SV...
by Happenstance
Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: 1099s
Replies: 2
Views: 1432

Re: 1099s

Thanks for the quick response, Greg.
by Happenstance
Mon Nov 28, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: 1099s
Replies: 2
Views: 1432

1099s

With new ownership (congrats!), is there any guidance as to how Sportshub will treat entry fees for tax reporting purposes? I understand that the Form 1099s issued by STATS will show net winnings from those contests for which a prize was won. Any chance that for 2017, we'll see 1099s that show net w...
by Happenstance
Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Looking Ahead To NFBC Cutline In 2017
Replies: 37
Views: 11620

Re: Looking Ahead To NFBC Cutline In 2017

I didn't play the Cutline this year; FAAB scared me away. Frankly, I already feel spread thin with FAAB for traditional leagues as well lineup changes for traditional and slow-draft leagues. I did play a one-night draft, no FAAB or lineup change league at another site. I'd much rather spend my money...
by Happenstance
Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Tuesday Live Chat With Greg & Tom
Replies: 35
Views: 8397

Re: Monday Live Chat With Greg & Tom

- What's in store for the NCAA viewing party in Vegas this year?

- How do you see the NFBC being different in 5 years?

- What do you think we players would find most surprising about what it takes to run the NFBC?
by Happenstance
Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: SOLD OUT: Thursday 8 pm ET $150 DC Express
Replies: 158
Views: 33050

Re: 6 Spots Left: Jan. 22 8 pm ET $150 Draft Champions Expre

I did one of these last year and I recall it lasting between 4 and 5 hours.
by Happenstance
Mon Dec 21, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Place Holders That Need To Be Added To System
Replies: 27
Views: 7963

Re: Place Holders That Need To Be Added To System

Lg.3561, Started on Dec 9.

Thanks Greg!
by Happenstance
Mon Dec 21, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Place Holders That Need To Be Added To System
Replies: 27
Views: 7963

Re: Place Holders That Need To Be Added To System

I can confirm that some of these placeholders have been added. However, we're in the middle of a slow draft and now some players that had been drafted as placeholders (e.g., Maeda, Snell, Reed) are now showing as being available in the draft room. Any suggestions on how we should handle this for the...
by Happenstance
Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: What Is The Latest On The Cutline Championship?
Replies: 113
Views: 26464

Re: What Is The Latest On The Cutline Championship?

Adding to Todd's comment ,calling the proposed scoring "DFS scoring" is entirely fair when the two major DFS sites use different scoring systems themselves. I have no way of confirming this, but I suspect that the population that this game is truly meant to attract - the person who has never played ...
by Happenstance
Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: SOLD OUT: NFBC $150 Draft Champions 1
Replies: 35
Views: 10708

Re: SOLD OUT: NFBC $150 Draft Champions 1

Greg, I realize that there are powers outside your control that are likely causing this delay and you don't want to give a date when you don't personally have the personal power/ability to see it through, but can you at least provide a little insight into the cause/source of the delay? The silence o...
by Happenstance
Sat Nov 14, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Prizes To Go Out On Friday
Replies: 230
Views: 59382

Re: Prizes To Go Out On Friday

Teufel Hunden wrote: That does feel better, thank you. Especially since payment has not found its way to Houston yet. 43 days and counting.........
Might have something to do with the batching, as my check arrived in Houston yesterday.
by Happenstance
Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Optimal Scoring League Coming To NFBC In 2016
Replies: 34
Views: 9105

Re: Optimal Scoring League Coming To NFBC In 2016

I don't know how you would do optimal scoring using traditional roto scoring. How can the system decide on a weekly basis whether a 3-30 performance with 3 HR is better than a 10-30 performance with no HR? I suppose it's reasonable in a static environment (i.e., assuming the other league members don...
by Happenstance
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Nevada bans DFS
Replies: 152
Views: 41555

Re: Nevada bans DFS

Greg, What are the sports themselves (NFL, NBA, MLB etc) and media outlets (ESPN, CBS, etc.) doing from a lobbying effort? I know fantasy sports in general have been a strong catalyst for their growth and so I'd expect them to be putting substantial effort into ensuring that we end up with some form...
by Happenstance
Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: How Can We Make The NFBC Primetime Better2?
Replies: 38
Views: 10108

Re: How Can We Make The NFBC Primetime Better2?

My goal is to still have a live 12-team event with a major grand prize because that's how we're going to attract new users to the NFBC. It's tough to jump right into a 15-team Main Event at $1600 per team. Maybe I'm a unique case, but I "graduated" directly from the 12-team online to the 15-team ma...