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by Tom Kessenich
Tue Nov 16, 2004 3:00 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Balance Leads Olson To Las Vegas League 5 Title
Replies: 0
Views: 670

Balance Leads Olson To Las Vegas League 5 Title

Balance and a red-hot pitcher were enough to help Clark Olson’s team separate itself from a hotly contested race in Las Vegas League 5 and win the league’s championship. With about a month left in the season, Las Vegas League 5 was a five-team race, but Olson’s team and Team O’Connor separated thems...
by Tom Kessenich
Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:57 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Kaye Chases Down Title In Chicago League 2
Replies: 0
Views: 707

Kaye Chases Down Title In Chicago League 2

The thrill of the hunt. That was what Stanley Kaye enjoyed most about the NFBC this year. Of course, the $5,000 prize for winning Chicago League 2 wasn’t too bad either. “Winning the money was great, but the excitement of competing for $100,000 was even more exciting,” said the 65-year-old Kaye, who...
by Tom Kessenich
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:15 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Big Second Half Keys Cushard's NY League 5 Title
Replies: 0
Views: 608

Big Second Half Keys Cushard's NY League 5 Title

Great players are recognized by how well they do in the clutch. Great fantasy teams often have the same attribute. A big stretch run is quite often the key to a successful fantasy season and a league championship. That was definitely the case for Dave Cushard’s team, which won the New York League 5 ...
by Tom Kessenich
Tue Oct 26, 2004 2:57 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Jupinka Grinds Out Well-Earned Title In NY League 4
Replies: 0
Views: 664

Jupinka Grinds Out Well-Earned Title In NY League 4

For Stephen Jupinka, the end result made the often-tumultuous journey totally rewarding. Locked in a tough New York League 4, Jupinka and the other owners spent the majority of the season in a tough battle for the league prize with several of the teams locked in the competition for the overall prize...
by Tom Kessenich
Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:28 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: First Time Out A Hit For Thelen In NY League 3
Replies: 0
Views: 677

First Time Out A Hit For Thelen In NY League 3

You never forget your first time. And Joe Thelen is never going to forget his first-ever fantasy baseball draft. That much is certain. After years of competing in auction events, Thelen decided to try his fantasy expertise with a draft for the first time this year, taking part in the debut event of ...
by Tom Kessenich
Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:28 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Ringle Holds On For Wild Finish In NY League 2
Replies: 0
Views: 712

Ringle Holds On For Wild Finish In NY League 2

Going right down to the wire to determine the league champion can be stressful in any fantasy league. But when there’s $5,000 riding on things, that isn’t going to be good news for the blood pressure level. But Leonard Ringle not only survived a thrilling finish to the 2004 season, he walked off wit...
by Tom Kessenich
Tue Oct 05, 2004 4:30 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Pitching Powers Rastelli To NFBC Grand Prize
Replies: 0
Views: 716

Pitching Powers Rastelli To NFBC Grand Prize

After being the front-runner in the NFBC since Labor Day, Artie Rastelli had no reason to believe this past Saturday would be unlike any other Saturday. He assumed it would be a peaceful weekend day where he could enjoy a day of relaxing and enjoying the fruits of his team’s labor with the end (and ...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:39 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Auction Leagues In 2005
Replies: 13
Views: 4654

Auction Leagues In 2005

Originally posted by : How can I sign up for a $650 auction league? The official registration page is still displaying only the $1,250 option. Also, will $650 AL and NL auctions overlap? Many thanks. We're working on getting the registration page fixed so that it reflects the change. If you want, yo...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Oct 04, 2004 2:08 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Harold Goodman Is This Week's Steiner Winner
Replies: 0
Views: 730

Harold Goodman Is This Week's Steiner Winner

This week's randomly selected winner of the Steiner Sports giveaway was Harold Goodman of Tarzana, CA. Harold wins a framed dual-signed Berra/Rizzuto photo, courtesy of Steiner Sports. Congratulations Harold. Thanks again to Steiner Sports, who donated these great items for this giveaway all season ...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Oct 04, 2004 2:06 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: CC's Desperados Is The Week 26 Winner
Replies: 0
Views: 738

CC's Desperados Is The Week 26 Winner

Congratulations to CC's Desperados in Las Vegas League 4 which finished first in the NFBC standings last week. For besting the rest of the field, CC's Desperados wins a Ken Griffey Jr. autographed photo with a retail value of $250 courtesy of Upper Deck Authenticated. Congratulations to CC's Despera...
by Tom Kessenich
Fri Oct 01, 2004 2:03 am
Forum: Ask The NFBC A Question
Topic: Greg/Tom-1 game playoff question
Replies: 8
Views: 2800

Greg/Tom-1 game playoff question

Originally posted by :

Does the 1-game playoff count towards the week 26 winner? Joe, yes that will be included in the Week 26 standings.
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 27, 2004 2:41 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Week 26 FAAB Bids
Replies: 0
Views: 626

Week 26 FAAB Bids

Each week, we'll showcase some of the top FAAB pickups in each league so that everyone can stay up to speed with some of the new acquisitions. Here's the going rate in each NFBC league for the most sought-after free agents: Chicago League 1: Big Mac Attack paid $40 apiece for Brandon Backe and Jeff ...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 27, 2004 2:14 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Wayne Barber Is This Week's Steiner Winner
Replies: 0
Views: 614

Wayne Barber Is This Week's Steiner Winner

This week's randomly selected winner of the Steiner Sports giveaway was Wayne Barber of Palm Springs, CA. Wayne wins an autographed Mariano Rivera baseball, courtesy of Steiner Sports. Congratulations Wayne. We'll announce one weekly winner from NFBC managers and co-managers during the 26 weeks of t...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 27, 2004 2:03 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: FOLLOW DA LEADER Is Week 25 Winner
Replies: 0
Views: 735

FOLLOW DA LEADER Is Week 25 Winner

Congratulations to FOLLOW DA LEADER in Las Vegas League 1 which finished first in the NFBC standings last week. For besting the rest of the field, FOLLOW DA LEADER wins an Hideki Matsui autographed jersey with a retail value of $1,100 courtesy of Upper Deck Authenticated. Congratulations to FOLLOW D...
by Tom Kessenich
Wed Sep 22, 2004 3:12 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Suggestions For 2005 NFBC
Replies: 8
Views: 3915

Suggestions For 2005 NFBC

There's no question in our minds the first year of the NFBC has been a huge success. It's been an exciting season, there are a bunch of great races in our league and for the overall grand prize and you guys have been terrific. I feel confident that I can speak for Greg when I say this event is going...
by Tom Kessenich
Wed Sep 22, 2004 2:03 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Schedule For 2005 NFBC
Replies: 7
Views: 2617

Schedule For 2005 NFBC

Kevin, that is definitely something we'll offer. We had a number of people ask for that after the draft and it's obviously a great idea. So you can look forward to that option being available.
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 20, 2004 7:23 am
Forum: Ask The NFBC A Question
Topic: Stats not updated for 9/20
Replies: 23
Views: 9610

Stats not updated for 9/20

STATS contacted me and said everything has been updated. Let me know if there are any other problems. Thanks.
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 20, 2004 6:36 am
Forum: Ask The NFBC A Question
Topic: Stats not updated for 9/20
Replies: 23
Views: 9610

Stats not updated for 9/20

I can assure you the NFBC is not taking a backseat to the NFFC or football in general. I contacted STATS and they are looking into the problem, so hopefully it will be rectified shortly.
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 20, 2004 5:03 am
Forum: Ask The NFBC A Question
Topic: Stats not updated for 9/20
Replies: 23
Views: 9610

Stats not updated for 9/20

I've contacted STATS and will have them look into it.
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:42 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Week 25 FAAB Bids
Replies: 0
Views: 683

Week 25 FAAB Bids

Each week, we'll showcase some of the top FAAB pickups in each league so that everyone can stay up to speed with some of the new acquisitions. Here's the going rate in each NFBC league for the most sought-after free agents: Chicago League 1: Crosley Field Nash,Young paid $57 for Jeff DaVanon and $33...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:17 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: John Swol Is This Week's Steiner Winner
Replies: 0
Views: 840

John Swol Is This Week's Steiner Winner

This week's randomly selected winner of the Steiner Sports giveaway was John Swol of Plymouth, MN. John wins a framed Sandy Koufax 8x10 photo, courtesy of Steiner Sports. Congratulations John. We'll announce one weekly winner from NFBC managers and co-managers during the 26 weeks of the MLB season. ...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 20, 2004 2:10 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: The Usual Suspects Is The Week 24 Winner
Replies: 1
Views: 1071

The Usual Suspects Is The Week 24 Winner

Congratulations to The Usual Suspects in New York League 5 which finished first in the NFBC standings last week. For besting the rest of the field, The Usual Suspects wins an Alex Rodriguez autographed jersey with a retail value of $650 courtesy of Upper Deck Authenticated. Congratulations to The Us...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:40 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Week 24 FAAB Bids
Replies: 0
Views: 716

Week 24 FAAB Bids

Each week, we'll showcase some of the top FAAB pickups in each league so that everyone can stay up to speed with some of the new acquisitions. Here's the going rate in each NFBC league for the most sought-after free agents: Chicago League 1: Crosley Field Nash,Young had this week’s high bid, paying ...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:06 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Bryan Anderson Is This Week's Steiner Winner
Replies: 0
Views: 747

Bryan Anderson Is This Week's Steiner Winner

This week's randomly selected winner of the Steiner Sports giveaway was Bryan Anderson of Staten Island, NY. Bryan wins a framed 16x20 Hank Aaron 715th home run photo, courtesy of Steiner Sports. Congratulations Bryan. We'll announce one weekly winner from NFBC managers and co-managers during the 26...
by Tom Kessenich
Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:02 am
Forum: General NFBC Discussion/Contest Info
Topic: Welcome To Stevieland Is Week 23 Winner
Replies: 0
Views: 619

Welcome To Stevieland Is Week 23 Winner

Congratulations to Welcome To Stevieland in Las Vegas League 2 which finished first in the NFBC standings last week. For besting the rest of the field, Welcome To Stevieland wins a Ken Griffey Jr. autographed jersey with a retail value of $649 courtesy of Upper Deck Authenticated. Congratulations to...