2008 NFBC Champion Profile - Yoni Bornstein

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:25 am

1.How did it feel to win the league title?

It felt great, like any championship should. The first time I won - two years ago, felt the best but this one still felt pretty good. All that being said, I was more proud of my team in the Super league that finished in third place then I was of this team. In my super league I was in last place on May 27, and kept grinding away through my bad luck and injuries only to finish in third.

2. What were the keys to your championship season?

The keys were drafting a team that stayed healthy, and drafting guys that you believe in vs. guys that fall to you and feel you have to take.

3. Was there a point in the season when you began to realistically believe you could win the title?

To be honest, this was one of the easier leagues I've ever won. I was basically in first place by the end of April and never looked back. I got a bit lucky, but I also had a bunch of nice pickups that worked out for me when some of my big guys went down.

4. What draft day strategies worked out the best?

Draft with your heart and your head, not based on ESPN or Yahoo preseason rankings. The guys who put those lists together are no smarter or more committed to the game then you are (or at least then I am).

5. Did any not work out the way you planned?

Again, I had a lucky season in the since that I had a couple of breakout players that made up for the few busts I had. So my plan worked out

accordingly.

6. How did FAAB work for you?

I did very well with my FABB. Based on my strategy I only needed to focus on two positions with my FABB so I was very active with picking guys up and dropping them until I found the right mix.

7. How was the competition in your league and the overall event?

The competition was good. It was better in some of my other leagues, but overall I find every league will have some pros, some stiffs, and about seven or eight decent managers.

8. How long have you been playing fantasy football/fantasy sports?

I have been playing fantasy for about 5-6 years now. Been with Tommy, Greg and the boys since the beginning.

9. Personal info - married/single, where do you live, what do you do for a living?

I am a single dude. I sell real estate in Miami (I have a knack for finding tremendous value in real estate for my investors) and I go back and

forth between Miami and Toronto (where I grew up and my family lives).

[ January 27, 2009, 02:26 PM: Message edited by: Tom Kessenich ]

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:04 pm

Yoni Bornstein ..... One of the most underrated owners of the NFBC. This is the most feared owner of all. Bring on anyone and I do mean anyone other then the Bornstien.

Congratulations on your triumph. Please stay out of the leagues that Long Gone is participating in.

eddiejag · Post by **eddiejag** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:30 am

Would have been nice to see some of the players that hepled him or some of the waiver pickup's.

Just without seeing any players you dont see his skill.I do know of Yoni and he is a top player.

Just stay out of Vegas.