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Okay, we got a request from our die-hard Chicago Auction League players that they would do anything for an NFBC Auction Championship, even if it meant drafting in Jack Haan's basement. We heard the requests, did our due diligence by talking with past players and have decided to host Chicago drafts and auctions. Not only that, but the contests are now available on Registration on a first-come, first-serve basis.

At this point we are looking to host this in Northbrook and possibly at the STATS offices. More details to come, but plan accordingly. We have three contests available and we'll likely fill one of each in Chicago and move on. If there's demand for a second Main Event we'll do what we can to accommodate, but first 15 in are guaranteed a spot in a full, live league.

Here's the schedule of events in Chicago for anyone interested. Again, sign up online as these are all available on Registration:

NFBC $1,200 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Chicago, Northbrook, Illinois
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio
9. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
10. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
11. Derrick Kaleta, Winnetka, Illinois
12. Brian Kelly, Hodgkins, Illinois
13. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
14. tony wilhelm, St. Louis, Missouri
15. Doug Gruber (tentative)

NFBC Chicago Main Event
Saturday, March 29, Noon CT
Northbrook, IL
1. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
2. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
3. Ted Jarzabek, Oaklawn, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. David Geisinger, Brookfield, Illinois
6. Kim Dettmann, Mt. Prospect, Illinois
7. Eric David, Boca Raton, Florida
8. Rusty Clark, Centerville, Ohio
9. Gary Gelesh, Akron, Ohio
10. Ken Magner, Freehold, New Jersey
11. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
12. Matthew Modica, Chicago, Illinois
13. Vince Clemente, Elmhurst, Illinois
14. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
15. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
16. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
17. tony wilhelm, St. Louis, Missouri
18. Dan Wydick/David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
19. Richard Kulaski, Nashville, Tennessee
20. Eric Christenson
21. Joel Kendall (tentative)

CHICAGO
CHICAGO
Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m. CT
Northbrook, Illinois
1. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
2. Ted Jarzabek, Oaklawn, Illinois
3. Eric David, Boca Raton, Florida
4. Gary Gelesh, Akron, Ohio
5. Doug Gruber, Troy, Michigan
6. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
7. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
8. Glenn Giro, Chicago, Illinois
9. tony wilhelm, St. Louis, Missouri
10. Joseph Martens, Bloomington, Illinois
11. Ryan Coghill, West Olive, Michigan
12. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky

Thanks everyone for pushing us to do this live in Chicago. We never wanted to abandon our home city, but the number of live participants in the Windy City have dwindled to the point where it was tough to fill these contests. The fact that so many people asked for the Auction Championship made it the right move to offer all three events to anyone who was willing to travel to Chicago for the camaraderie and competition that we've created here over the last decade. Let's keep it going and keep that going.

We promise to make it special at the live event and if all goes well we won't leave the city anytime soon. This is a great, great group of die-hard players that we'd like to keep together for years to come. Good luck all.

Okay, now let's fill these leagues up and represent Chicago proudly. Who's ready to jump in?

And we're off and running.....thanks guys.

I've never actually been to Jack Haan's house but have seen the kitchen via video of kds. He's not far from me and a good guy. I'd draft from his basement anytime. I'll sign up not for Northbrook or Jack's basement or whatever.

Vander wrote:I've never actually been to Jack Haan's house but have seen the kitchen via video of kds. He's not far from me and a good guy. I'd draft from his basement anytime. I'll sign up not for Northbrook or Jack's basement or whatever.

You're the first Chicago 3-Pack Dave. Thanks. I hear Jack has a great Man Cave, but we'll leave that alone for now and see what we can do in Northbrook. Should be fun. Thanks and good luck.

Greg Ambrosius wrote:Okay, we got a request from our die-hard Chicago Auction League players that they would do anything for an NFBC Auction Championship, even if it meant drafting in Jack Haan's basement.

You guys can come over for an auction whenever you want, even if I'm not drafting. We just repainted the basement this past weekend and ordered new carpeting for it. It's like brand spanking new!!

The Mighty Men wrote:

Greg Ambrosius wrote:Okay, we got a request from our die-hard Chicago Auction League players that they would do anything for an NFBC Auction Championship, even if it meant drafting in Jack Haan's basement.

You guys can come over for an auction whenever you want, even if I'm not drafting. We just repainted the basement this past weekend and ordered new carpeting for it. It's like brand spanking new!!

See, I told you Jack had a good Man Cave.

Greg can you put me on the list for the Chicago auction thanks, Vince Escamilla

ssvinny wrote:Greg can you put me on the list for the Chicago auction thanks, Vince Escamilla

You're all set up and ready to go Vincent. Now 6 of 15 auction spots filled in Chicago. Thanks all.

We officially have 8 owners signed up for the Chicago Auction Championship in Northbrook, Illinois as Tim Short is coming from Ohio. I know there are several other owners still working on travel, but I think we are headed toward a sellout in all three live events in Chicago. It's great to keep this gang together.

Here's the current signup list for the Chicago Auction Championship:

NFBC Chicago $1,200 Auction Championship
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
Northbrook, IL
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio

Greg Ambrosius wrote:We officially have 8 owners signed up for the Chicago Auction Championship in Northbrook, Illinois as Tim Short is coming from Ohio. I know there are several other owners still working on travel, but I think we are headed toward a sellout in all three live events in Chicago. It's great to keep this gang together.

Here's the current signup list for the Chicago Auction Championship:

NFBC Chicago $1,200 Auction Championship
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
Northbrook, IL
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio

Greg, has there been a hotel set up for the out of towners?

uky wrote:

Greg Ambrosius wrote:We officially have 8 owners signed up for the Chicago Auction Championship in Northbrook, Illinois as Tim Short is coming from Ohio. I know there are several other owners still working on travel, but I think we are headed toward a sellout in all three live events in Chicago. It's great to keep this gang together.

Here's the current signup list for the Chicago Auction Championship:

NFBC Chicago $1,200 Auction Championship
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
Northbrook, IL
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio

Greg, has there been a hotel set up for the out of towners?

I'm working on the Sheraton Northbrook for a room block. Hopefully they get back to me today. Tom and I stay there all the time when we are there for meetings and it's a very nice, new hotel with a Buffalo Wild Wings across the street for late night munchies!!! I'll get a rate posted as soon as we finalize this, but hang in there for now. Should be nice.

All of this is a short distance from O'Hare and right off I-294.

http://www.sheratonnorthbrook.com/

We added Chicago the NFBC lineup card in 2014 because there was a strong desire to do a live Auction Championship. Now we're just 5 spots away from a full league. We also added both Main Events to take care of those guys who came to Chicago for the Auction and now it looks like we have one full Main Event League already. Let's fill up a second one and finish off that Saturday night Primetime League as well. Good start everyone.

I'll reach out to a few of the guys who originally committed to the Chicago Auction Championship and get them signed, sealed and delivered. Let's do this.

Here's the current signup list for the Chicago Auction League on Friday, March 28th:

NFBC $1,200 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Chicago, Northbrook, Illinois
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio
9. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
10. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
11. Doug Gruber (tentative)

Derrick Kaletka is back for another season of auctions in the Windy City, leaving us WITH ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT in Chicago. Awesome everyone. Let's get this one filled and get the festivities locked in. Great job all.

Here's the current signup list for this league:

NFBC $1,200 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Chicago, Northbrook, Illinois
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio
9. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
10. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
11. Derrick Kaleta, Winnetka, Illinois
12. Doug Gruber (tentative)

We're glad to welcome a new owner to the NFBC Auction Championship in Chicago on Friday, March 28th as Brian Kelly of Hodgkins, Illinois has jumped into the mix. It's obvious that we're going to sell this one out now and we'll finalize the location in Northbrook shortly. We're looking at a few options here before finalizing. But great job everyone on the auction and let's fill this one up and close it out. Thanks all and good luck.

Here's the current signup list for this one:

NFBC $1,200 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Chicago, Northbrook, Illinois
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio
9. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
10. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
11. Derrick Kaleta, Winnetka, Illinois
12. Brian Kelly, Hodgkins, Illinois
13. Doug Gruber (tentative)

NOW ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT in the NFBC Chicago Auction Championship League. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!! We will fill this one up and then fill up a 2nd Main Event League and a Primetime League and be happy we returned to the Windy City. C'mon, let's do it. This is going to be a great, great auction league with so many of our regulars from the past. Thanks all.

Here's the current signup list for this one:

NFBC $1,200 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Chicago, Northbrook, Illinois
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio
9. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
10. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
11. Derrick Kaleta, Winnetka, Illinois
12. Brian Kelly, Hodgkins, Illinois
13. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
14. Doug Gruber (tentative)

Nice. Good job men. The boyzzz are back in Chi-Town.

And who is that, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength to fill the last Auction spot? “It is I, proclaiming victory, mighty to save.” Jack Haan 63:1

Get it, Jack!!!

COZ

NOW JUST 3 SPOTS LEFT in the Chicago Primetime League on Saturday, March 29th. Let's fill this league up early as well and then fill up a 2nd Main Event League in Chicago. We can do it all in the Windy City. Thanks all and let's do it.

Here's the latest Chicago Primetime signup list:

CHICAGO
Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m. CT
Northbrook, Illinois
1. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
2. Ted Jarzabek, Oaklawn, Illinois
3. Eric David, Boca Raton, Florida
4. Gary Gelesh, Akron, Ohio
5. Ken Magner, Freehold, New Jersey
6. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
7. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
8. Glenn Giro, Chicago, Illinois
9. Doug Gruber (tentative)

I believe I already know Brian Kelly. Played fantasy football with him many times very sharp at that. Let's see what he knows about baseball.

GREAT JOB CHICAGO!! Our Chicago Auction League looks to be set with 15 great owners.

Tony Wilhelm is coming up from St. Louis, Missouri and will be drafting in all 3 Chicago live events. Thanks much Tony. He grabbed the final spot in the Auction Championship and we're now just 2 spots away from filling up the Chicago Primetime. We're also headed toward a second Chicago Main Event, so let's keep those signups coming in. Great job all.

Here's the tentative lineup for the Chicago Auction League:

NFBC $1,200 AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Chicago, Northbrook, Illinois
Friday, March 28, 4 p.m. CT
1. bill cleavenger, Morganfield, Kentucky
2. David Shovein, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
3. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
4. Christopher Cosley, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
5. Rob Nolter, Chicago, Illinois
6. Vincent Escamilla, Chicago, Illinois
7. George Puhl, Metamora, Illinois
8. Tim Short, Blacklick, Ohio
9. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
10. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
11. Derrick Kaleta, Winnetka, Illinois
12. Brian Kelly, Hodgkins, Illinois
13. Mike Diedrich, Darien, Illinois
14. tony wilhelm, St. Louis, Missouri
15. Doug Gruber (tentative)

BAM. Build it and they shall come, Gregor! Shhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiii-KAGOoooooooooo. In da Hizzy. Represent. No idea what that means. Drunk post.

COZ

We're now just 1 SPOT AWAY from selling out the Chicago Primetime League on Saturday, March 29th. We now have 11 owners for this one and would love to get this league and a 2nd Main Event League filled in Chicago. Great job everyone.

Here's the latest signup list for the Chicago Primetime League:

CHICAGO
Saturday, March 29, 6 p.m. CT
Northbrook, Illinois
1. David Van Der Stuyf, Willow Springs, Illinois
2. Ted Jarzabek, Oaklawn, Illinois
3. Eric David, Boca Raton, Florida
4. Gary Gelesh, Akron, Ohio
5. Ken Magner, Freehold, New Jersey
6. Paul Weber, Richmond Heights, Missouri
7. John Pausma, Tinley Park, Illinois
8. Glenn Giro, Chicago, Illinois
9. tony wilhelm, St. Louis, Missouri
10. Joseph Martens, Bloomington, Illinois
11. Doug Gruber (tentative)

Headhunters.....where you at? Fill this baby up!

When do you expect to know where we are having the live events? and when will a block of rooms be set up?

Thanks

uky wrote:When do you expect to know where we are having the live events? and when will a block of rooms be set up?

Thanks

We are looking at two new facilities in the Northbrook area along with the Sheraton Northbrook. I have a room block set up at the Sheraton, but let us look at this one other facility this week first. I know folks want to make travel plans, but I also want to have you folks stay at the best facility. We'll make sure we have rooms for you available. Right now the Sheraton is $129 per night.

We got another Main Event signup today and another owner will do it if we can have a full 2nd league. I think another Chicago veteran is going to sign up this week as well. Let's fill up this 2nd Main and get that final spot in the Primetime filled. Good job all.

This is the week Bill!!!

Prime time spot I'd love to be the 12th man. But at this time I can only be tentative so if you want you can add jeremy wilck columbus Ohio.