April 3rd $500 Draft Champions League Is Now Full

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:27 am

Who wants to take these spots and fill this exciting league up? Sign up at nfbc.fanball.com today to reserve a spot.

APRIL 3

$500 Draft Champions, 10 a.m. EST

1. Mark Rogers, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

2. Dave Potts, Auburn, Alabama

3. David McDonald, Bay Village, Ohio

4. Harris Ackerman, New York City

5. Mark Buell, Fairfax, California

6. David Zwickel, New York City

7. Nelson Sousa, Saugerties, New York

8. Jesse Homer, Sheffield, Iowa

9. Jon McGuffin, Carlsbad, California

10. Jules McLean, Los Angeles, California

11. Scott Sims, Orlando, Florida

[ March 30, 2010, 02:28 PM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

Cornhusker · Post by **Cornhusker** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:30 pm

What is the payout structure of this league?

DrDobs · Post by **DrDobs** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:18 pm

I've been wanting to join this but a little concerned of the length of the draft.. I heard a 30 round league took over 6 hours the other night due to technical issues surrounding the new draft room. At that rate, this draft could take 9 hours - not cool.

I'm seriously considering this league though and would also like to know the payout schedule.

Geoffrey Stein · Post by **Geoffrey Stein** » Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:34 pm

Originally posted by DrDobs:

I've been wanting to join this but a little concerned of the length of the draft.. I heard a 30 round league took over 6 hours the other night due to technical issues surrounding the new draft room. At that rate, this draft could take 9 hours - not cool.

I'm seriously considering this league though and would also like to know the payout schedule. Just wanted to note a couple of things here....

1) There are no technical issues with the new draft software. Yes, drafts are running longer, but most of that has to do with users learning the interface.

2) The 45-round draft will be held on Mock Draft Central.

Thanks!

[ March 25, 2010, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: Geoffrey Stein ]

Dak · Post by **Dak** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:25 am

Also considering this league, but have same questions as Jon, payouts and one additional one...my Dec, Jan DC league has not been entered on my team page as of yet! Can we get an estimate as to when?????

Are ALL the various teams being entered on to team pages the last week of March!!??? Can that be done???

DrDobs · Post by **DrDobs** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:40 am

I'm assuming the payouts will be $4000, $1500, $500...

I was thinking.. since this will be run on MDC, I wonder if all 15 teams were onboard, they should maybe start this draft as soon as it's full in a slow format and then complete at the regularly scheduled 10am EST time next weekend.

I figure that if the group could knock off 10-20 rounds prior to the actual draft date, it would make that morning go a little quicker and not take up so much of people's day. Also give everybody the option to take their time with the picks in the first 5-10 rounds or so. Just a thought..

Jon

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:11 am

We now have 9 owners for this $500 Draft Champions League, which is drafting the day before Opening Day. Awesome. Welcome aboard Jon and good luck in this league. This baby is definitely a go, so let's round up six more owners and get it done. Who wants to draft for 45 rounds and then just manage their rosters during the season to win $4,000? Let's fill this one up. Thanks all.

RedRyder · Post by **RedRyder** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:24 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

We now have 9 owners for this $500 Draft Champions League, which is drafting the day before Opening Day. Awesome. Welcome aboard Jon and good luck in this league. This baby is definitely a go, so let's round up six more owners and get it done. Who wants to draft for 45 rounds and then just manage their rosters during the season to win $4,000? Let's fill this one up. Thanks all. Greg, what are 2nd & 3rd payouts? Thx.

RedRyder · Post by **RedRyder** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:50 pm

Originally posted by RedRyder:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

We now have 9 owners for this $500 Draft Champions League, which is drafting the day before Opening Day. Awesome. Welcome aboard Jon and good luck in this league. This baby is definitely a go, so let's round up six more owners and get it done. Who wants to draft for 45 rounds and then just manage their rosters during the season to win $4,000? Let's fill this one up. Thanks all. Greg, what are 2nd & 3rd payouts? Thx. [/QUOTE]Nevermind! Duh, it was on the sign-up page!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:50 pm

Jules, welcome aboard. We now have 10 owners for this great league, leaving us with FIVE OPEN SPOTS!! We have a week to fill this one. Let's get it done in plenty of time to pick draft spots. Thanks all.

DrDobs · Post by **DrDobs** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:38 am

Anybody on the fence on getting into this league should jump! I want to know my draft position....

Cornhusker · Post by **Cornhusker** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 7:30 am

If it is 30 seconds per pick, I am in. If it is 60 or 90 per pick I am afraid this would be a 6-7 hr draft, and I have some other obligations later on Saturday.

[ March 26, 2010, 01:34 PM: Message edited by: Cornhusker ]

DrDobs · Post by **DrDobs** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:06 am

I suggested that when this league fills, we fire up the draft in a slow format until we hit the designated draft time Saturday moning in which case we turn it into the standard pick time (60 seconds?)...

Didn't get a lot of feedback on that, but it would be one great way to knock out maybe 5, 10 or 15 rounds prior to coming in on draft day...

Jon

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:07 am

Originally posted by Cornhusker:

If it is 30 seconds per pick, I am in. If it is 60 or 90 per pick I am afraid this would be a 6-7 hr draft, and I have some other obligations later on Saturday. I know we are at 11 owners for this league now and possibly 12. I have to go through yesterday's signups and will then update this thread. But we are going forward with this league on MDC.com and should have a great group of owners again.

We've done this each year on the Saturday before Opening Day and guys know how long it can be and come very prepared. I believe one of these was held last week and it finished in under 5 hours because everyone was prepared and respectful of others. In the past, these took 5 1/2 hours or less because like I said the owners understood the dynamics of this league and was respectful of others. I trust this will be the case this year.

Don't shy away from this because of the time limit. This is a fun, fun format with a great prize and the other owners know what needs to be done on Saturday to satisfy their baseball fix and still keep their loving families happy.

Come join us. You won't be disappointed.

J. Halenka · Post by **J. Halenka** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:02 am

I would like to add my name to the list. I will e-mail my spot preference.

Joe

DrDobs · Post by **DrDobs** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:51 am

Originally posted by J. Halenka:

I would like to add my name to the list. I will e-mail my spot preference.

Joe Joe, you'll want to go ahead and signup online as well by clicking on any of the open formats then selecting the $500 DC draft in the checkout screens... Also, you can set your KDS preferences once the team shows up on your home page via moving the balls around. The system, frankly, works pretty well... Just FYI

Jon

J. Halenka · Post by **J. Halenka** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:18 pm

Thanks Jon, I sure will. Take care,

Joe

DrDobs · Post by **DrDobs** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:47 am

We need 3 or maybe 4 more players for this league! The sooner we fill, the sooner we know our draft positions...

Jon

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:24 am

Only TWO spots left now for this Saturday draft champions event. Who wants to take these spots? Let's fill this league up today and I'll pick the draft order soon. This draft will be on Mock Draft Central.

Who wants these final TWO spots?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:52 am

We now have ONE spot left for Saturday. Who wants it?

APRIL 3

$500 Draft Champions, 10 a.m. EST

1. Mark Rogers, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

2. Dave Potts, Auburn, Alabama

3. David McDonald, Bay Village, Ohio

4. Harris Ackerman, New York City

5. Mark Buell, Fairfax, California

6. David Zwickel, New York City

7. Nelson Sousa, Saugerties, New York

8. Jesse Homer, Sheffield, Iowa

9. Jon McGuffin, Carlsbad, California

10. Jules McLean, Los Angeles, California

11. Scott Sims, Orlando, Florida

12. Andrew Song, Fremont, California

13. John Paolucci, White Plains, New York

14. Joseph Halenka, Mulvane, Kansas

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:31 am

Okay, I'm happy to report that this league is now full and we will run KDS tomorrow at noon. Set your KDS preferences now and then get ready to draft on Saturday for a good 5+ hours. This is 45 rounds and it will be run on MockDraftCentral.com, correct Geoff? Please confirm this Geoff with the owners. Thanks.

Good luck all. Here is the lineup card for Saturday's $500 Draft Champions League:

APRIL 3

$500 Draft Champions, 10 a.m. EST

1. Mark Rogers, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

2. Dave Potts, Auburn, Alabama

3. David McDonald, Bay Village, Ohio

4. Harris Ackerman, New York City

5. Mark Buell, Fairfax, California

6. David Zwickel, New York City

7. Nelson Sousa, Saugerties, New York

8. Jesse Homer, Sheffield, Iowa

9. Jon McGuffin, Carlsbad, California

10. Jules McLean, Los Angeles, California

11. Scott Sims, Orlando, Florida

12. Andrew Song, Fremont, California

13. John Paolucci, White Plains, New York

14. Joseph Halenka, Mulvane, Kansas

15. Bill Strickler, Holliday, Florida

[ March 30, 2010, 02:32 PM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

Geoffrey Stein · Post by **Geoffrey Stein** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:43 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

Okay, I'm happy to report that this league is now full and we will run KDS tomorrow at noon. Set your KDS preferences now and then get ready to draft on Saturday for a good 5+ hours. This is 45 rounds and it will be run on MockDraftCentral.com, correct Geoff? Please confirm this Geoff with the owners. Thanks.

Good luck all. Here is the lineup card for Saturday's $500 Draft Champions League:

APRIL 3

$500 Draft Champions, 10 a.m. EST

1. Mark Rogers, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

2. Dave Potts, Auburn, Alabama

3. David McDonald, Bay Village, Ohio

4. Harris Ackerman, New York City

5. Mark Buell, Fairfax, California

6. David Zwickel, New York City

7. Nelson Sousa, Saugerties, New York

8. Jesse Homer, Sheffield, Iowa

9. Jon McGuffin, Carlsbad, California

10. Jules McLean, Los Angeles, California

11. Scott Sims, Orlando, Florida

12. Andrew Song, Fremont, California

13. John Paolucci, White Plains, New York

14. Joseph Halenka, Mulvane, Kansas

15. Bill Strickler, Holliday, Florida Yes, this draft will be held at Mock Draft Central.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:54 am

has kds been run yet?

thanks so much.

Jesse Homer · Post by **Jesse Homer** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:13 am

Yes it has.Just go to the league and you will see the order.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:14 am

thank you