NFBC Ultimate Is Being Proposed

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:42 am

Originally posted by Dyv:

It would be fun to go party with KoQ and everyone else.Amen, brother!

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:08 pm

Greg - I think my partner, Will Robertson, e-mailed you today asking to see if we can lock-in for the Ultimate Draft. Right now my partner, Will, is listed under the Auction section with "(or draft)" next to his name. Our first choice would be the draft, if at all possible.

Pete

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:16 pm

Originally posted by Top Dawg:

Greg - I think my partner, Will Robertson, e-mailed you today asking to see if we can lock-in for the Ultimate Draft. Right now my partner, Will, is listed under the Auction section with "(or draft)" next to his name. Our first choice would be the draft, if at all possible.There's your opening, Gordon. Grab it if you want it...

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:13 pm

Duly noted, Pete. You guys are in the NFBC Ultimate Draft League.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:22 pm

Originally posted by King of Queens:

There's your opening, Gordon. Grab it if you want it... lots of time yet

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 3:28 pm

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

quote:Originally posted by King of Queens:

There's your opening, Gordon. Grab it if you want it... lots of time yet [/QUOTE]Not sure if the auction will generate enough interest for a second league. While I don't believe that confirmations of the existing 14 owners have been made as of yet, you should strongly consider acting soon if you want in on this.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Jan 13, 2005 2:49 am

Rick Kanfer and Donn Johnson have thrown their hat into the NFBC Ultimate Draft League for now, although they are still checking out travel plans and more before committing for one team. Interest is leaning toward the Ultimate Draft League, so we'll finalize everything soon. We have more than 15 tentative commitments for the draft league now, so I'll make final calls today and tomorrow with everyone just to make sure we're all on the same page. Thanks guys.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:00 am

Kelly Uganski of Muskegan, Michigan has just signed up for the NFBC Ultimate Auction League, which by my count now fills up that 15-team event. We still need confirmation from every owner on my list, but I'm showing at least 15 in each event now. Kelly is definitely in for the Auction League and he's wondering when we start a $10K League!!! I guess in 2006!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:14 am

Okay, here's the updated list of guys who DEFINITELY are in for the Ultimate Leagues. I still need to reach a few guys:

NFBC ULTIMATE AUCTION LEAGUE

1. Kevin Rogers (Science 69), Chicago or LV

2. Christopher Fleming (Lajolla), New York

3. Eddie Gillis (possibly draft), New York

4. Jim Ferrari, Las Vegas

5. Lewis Lipsey, Las Vegas

6. Wayne Barber, Las Vegas

7. Ken Magner (Sack), Las Vegas

8. Shawn Childs (C.C.'s Desperados), Las Vegas

9. Michael Fishman, Las Vegas

10. Kelly Uganski, Las Vegas

11. Glenn Schroeter (King of Queens), New York

12. Brad Feinberg, Las Vegas

13. Meat Loaf/Jeffrey Price, Las Vegas

14. Perry Van Hook (Capt Hook, tentative), Las Vegas

15. James Bores (possibly draft), LV or NY

16. Jay Bufis (Bags, tentative), NY

17. David Longood (tentative), LV

NFBC ULTIMATE DRAFT LEAGUE

1. Stanley Kaye, Las Vegas

2. Aaron Seefeldt, Chicago

3. Nevadaman, Las Vegas

4. George Kleemann, Chicago

5. Jason Duponte, Las Vegas

6. Eric Peden, Las Vegas

7. Dave Cushard, Las Vegas

8. Brett Washburn, Las Vegas

9. Terry Haney, Las Vegas (auction possible)

10. Will Robertson, New York

11. Howard Markowitz, Las Vegas (would do auction)

12. Rick Kanfer/Donn Johnson, Las Vegas

13. Rick Thomas, Las Vegas

14. TickyBurden, Las Vegas

15. David DiDonato (tentative), Las Vegas

16. KLN (tentative), Las Vegas

Anyone who is listed as tentative, if I don't reach you via phone today just post your intentions here or to me at [email protected]. Thanks. Do we dare try for second leagues in each and possibly avoid the teleconferences if possible? Why not.

[ January 25, 2005, 09:37 AM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:49 am

I think I have 1 or 2 more people interested in Vegas $5k league.

As you're working on a tally for filling another league, just to note it

Dave

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 7:06 am

Keep 'em coming. It is only Jan. 14th, two full months before the event and anything is possible. Anyone interested in this should let me know and we'll figure if we have enough for more leagues or not. Pretty exciting, though, huh?

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:02 am

Greg, this will serve as my confirmation for the ULTIMATE Auction. Myself and partner Lindy Hinkelman will be on hand in Las Vegas.

751542 · Post by **751542** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:07 pm

this is RoundTrippers(and partner)official commitment to the ultimate draft!!!! lets get it on!!! lets pull those draft slots so i can mull my decisions for the next 2 months.

seefer · Post by **seefer** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:33 am

Greg, let's get those last 2 confirmations in the Ultimate draft so you can pick the draft order on Monday (or your daughter?)!

Keep up the great work!!!

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 11:39 am

Originally posted by seefer:

Greg, let's get those last 2 confirmations in the Ultimate draft so you can pick the draft order on Monday (or your daughter?)!

Keep up the great work!!! That would be very interesting... to have your draft position two months early?

Greg, any objections? This is a good idea.

Dave

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:20 am

Once we have 15 owners definitely committed we can make the decision to 1) Go forward with this Ultimate League of 15 and pick the draft orders; or 2) Wait to see if there is enough interest in a second Ultimate Draft League and mix those 30 owners into two leagues if we get there. I'd certainly have to get payment from each owner before picking the draft order as I don't want any of you boys backing out just because my daughter gave you a bad draft slot!

sandckaye · Post by **sandckaye** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:31 am

Lets get on with it. Collect the money next week with the 15 we have now and draw the draft positions.

Stan

Kevin D · Post by **Kevin D** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:41 am

I'm with Greg. Positions for Auctions or Drafts should wait until it's clear how many Leagues of each there are going to be, regardless of the stakes. Of course I'd like to know my position as early as possible but not at the cost of sacrificing continuity(with the other levels of leagues in the NFBC)and the randomness of the draw into leagues. Hell, the way it's going we could have three Ultimates of each. HOLD YOUR TICKETS BOYS!!! Enjoy the ANTICIPATION. We'll get it on.

Nevadaman · Post by **Nevadaman** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 1:01 pm

I'm with Greg and Kevin. No need to move this quickly. Besides, since it's a $5K hit on the credit card, I would like to see that particular charge on March 1st instead of February 1st.

dlongood · Post by **dlongood** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 5:13 pm

I would be interested in the 5k league- I would prefer the auction league option.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 3:01 am

I will put you down David for the Auction League. There's a good chance we'll get you in as I know we have one very tentative owner on that list. Thanks.

TickyBurden · Post by **TickyBurden** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:30 am

I'm very interested in either the draft or auction league for $5K, depending on availability, additional leagues being created, last-minute drop-outs, etc.

If I pay now, am I guaranteed a spot?

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:05 am

Shoot me an e-mail at [email protected] or call me at 715-445-4612, ext. 284. Yes, first come first serve on the Ultimate League. We honestly have the time to try to fill up another league, so let's keep taking names and working this out. I'm ready to add you to the list when you are.

Leaderboard Sports is also interested in an auction or draft league team with Meat Loaf leading the charge. I'm waiting for confirmation from them on that team as well, so I'd say we're heading past two full leagues and trying to get a third league in the next 60 days.

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 2:46 am

Meat Loaf and Jeffrey Price have agreed to take a team in the NFBC Ultimate Auction League on Sunday, March 20th and will be bidding live from the Rio in Las Vegas. They are guaranteed an auction league team as two spots were still tentative as of today. That should give us 14 guarantees for this auction league and we'll see how the next two months play out before deciding if we'll have one or two of these Ultimate Auction Leagues. Thanks guys as Meat is now competing in all four events that weekend!!! Gotta love the dedication to fantasy baseball!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 3:39 am

Okay, TickyBurden is a guarantee for the NFBC Ultimate Draft League, giving us 14 guys who have guaranteed they will compete in that event. There's one spot left in that one for anyone who guarantees it. After that, we'll try for a second Ultimate Draft League if there's interest, but I can't guarantee anything. Of the 14 there, 11 are in Las Vegas, two in Chicago and one in New York, which will be easy to handle.

We have 13 guaranteed spots filled for the Ultimate Auction League as well. We should have that filled soon as well. Thanks guys.