Dan Kenyon Is The Week 14 Classic Winner

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:07 am

Congratulations to Dan Kenyon, whose team in Chicago League 1 led the way in the NFBC Classic last week with 3,851.5 points.

Mark Teixeira (.429-0-5), Corey Patterson (.417-1-3-3) and Carlos Gonzalez (4 HRs, 9 RBIs and 2 steals) led the way at the plate. Josh Johnson had eight strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA while Huston Street and Kerry Wood combined for four saves to lead the pitching staff.

For finishing first last week, Dan wins a $100 certificate from Fatheads. Congratulations again to Dan and good luck to everyone in the NFBC this week.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:21 am

wow good job my friend.

Joe Sambito · Post by **Joe Sambito** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:27 am

Here comes DOUGHBOYS!

[ July 08, 2010, 10:28 AM: Message edited by: Joe Sambito ]

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:34 am

great job dan. keep it up.

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:41 am

Congrats!

Cowboy Joe · Post by **Cowboy Joe** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:59 am

Nice week, Dan!

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:55 am

Dan Kenyon is no stranger to success in the NFBC. With a pair of Top 5 overall finishes under his belt – including being second overall in 2005 – Kenyon knows how to best navigate the often treacherous NFBC waters in pursuit of league success.

So it’s no surprise that once again Kenyon is making a run in the Classic event. And last week, no team in the field was better.

Kenyon’s team in Chicago League 1 led the way in the NFBC Classic last week with 3,851.5 points. Mark Teixeira (.429-0-5), Corey Patterson (.417-1-3-3) and Carlos Gonzalez (4 HRs, 9 RBIs and 2 steals) led the way at the plate. Josh Johnson had eight strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA while Huston Street and Kerry Wood combined for four saves to lead the pitching staff.

Kenyon was one of the owners who took part in both weekends of the Classic event this year. He admitted he was torn on whether to pursue the same players in the second weekend or try a different approach.

“As usual, the flow of the draft dictated my decision as most of the players I had picked in St. Louis the week before were gone in Chicago,” he said. “It worked out well in the end. My first pick – Mark Teixeira – hasn’t had a banner yeaer but overpicking Ryan Zimmerman in the second round has worked out well.

“My staff is led by Jon Lester and Josh Johnson and when/if Brett Anderson recovers, prospects look good for a second-half run. Jaime Garcia is on just about all of my NFBC teams. Chris Young and Rickie Weeks were good later picks and chose to stay healthy and play to their potential.”

The competition in Kenyon’s league is fierce but he said one of the joys of drafting in the Windy City was getting a chance to put a face with many of the message board names he had been conversing with.

“Drafting in Chicago was like meeting a bunch of friends for the first time,” he said. “By name, I already knew half the league. They really are a great bunch of fellows. A shoutout to Russel Wyatt, who cracked me up with his assertive calling of names during our draft. You’d have thought he was getting Albert Pujols with every pick.

“Also, I am part of a trio with Andy Nolan and Kent Stermon, fellow NFBCers. We keep in contact even during the offseason comparing notes and giving each other our takes on anything fantasy related.

“The NFBC is my No. 1 hobby. While other folks my age are gardening or square dancing, I prefer to master this game. I know it can’t be done but it is fun trying. If I am not studying, listening or watching baseball, I am usually on the Message Boards relating some godforsaken information that nobody really wants to know about. But it’s fun for me and I appreciate the NFBC for the forum and all the good friends I’ve made there.”

The 55-year-old Kenyon lives with his wife Mitzi in Grand Junction, Colorado. They have two children and two grandchildren.

“If I win the overall (title), the grandkids already have three huge Lego sets in their sites,” he said. “The Fathead prize for winning the weekly prize is already ticketed to my son-in-law. He is a staff sergeant in the Marines.

“He has spent as much time of his 12 years in the service being deployed as he has spent time at home with his family. I respect him for fighting for our country and pity him for being a Cowboys fan. Just joking, Clint.”

For finishing first last week, Dan wins a $100 certificate from Fatheads.

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:10 am

WTG Dan...

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:12 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

“Drafting in Chicago was like meeting a bunch of friends for the first time,” he said. “By name, I already knew half the league. They really are a great bunch of fellows. A shoutout to Russel Wyatt, who cracked me up with his assertive calling of names during our draft. You’d have thought he was getting Albert Pujols with every pick.

I was using the draft as my audition for the Staples ad.

ROY HALLADAY! WOW!! That’s a Low ERA!!

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:15 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

The 95-year-old Kenyon lives with his wife Mitzi in Grand Junction, Colorado. They have two children, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Must be that rocky mountain air. Keep it up, you'll be the NFBC's 1st centenarian !

nice week doughie

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:58 am

Thanks everybody.

A great write up, Tom.

It's great that the NFBC has a weekly prize and a lot of folks look at that race within the race, I got congrats before I knew I had even won.

Great idea, Greg.

It still makes me smile, Russel.

Imagine, being in the 30th round of a draft and hearing an authoritive "Kyle Farnsworth!!!" like it was Mariano Rivera having slipped 25 rounds. Great Stuff.

I know it is tough enough to see my name on the Boards so much as it is without having to read this thread too!!

Again, thanks everyone.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:02 pm

Dan The Man! Great job!! I know you were a fellow Carlos Gonzalez fan. May he lead us to the promised land in the 2nd half.

Again, keep up the great work!

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:03 pm

DoBo is now DaMan!

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:37 am

That is awesome! Good work, Dan.

crazytown · Post by **crazytown** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:25 am

I don't know Dan and he doesn't know me. But, a writeup on him without a "Bambi Woods" reference is incomplete.

Congrats on the nice week!

Bob Enzyte · Post by **Bob Enzyte** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:59 am

Congratulations Dan. I read and enjoy every word you post. Make it to Vegas next year and Bob, Ken and I will let you have breakfast with us at the IP on Saturday morning.

RedRyder · Post by **RedRyder** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:07 am

Nice week Mr. Doughboys!!! Congrats!

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:51 am

Originally posted by Bob Enzyte:

Congratulations Dan. I read and enjoy every word you post. Make it to Vegas next year and Bob, Ken and I will let you have breakfast with us at the IP on Saturday morning. We might even let you pay Congrats again Dan..............

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:01 pm

Originally posted by Spartacus:

quote:Originally posted by Bob Enzyte:

Congratulations Dan. I read and enjoy every word you post. Make it to Vegas next year and Bob, Ken and I will let you have breakfast with us at the IP on Saturday morning. We might even let you pay Congrats again Dan.............. [/QUOTE]Thanks again everyone.

As of now, I do look Las Vegas bound next year, Lindy, and love the IP buffet...but then again, like Homer Simpson...I love ANY buffet...sigh

Oh no, Bob, I'm no rookie

, highest team from this year pays, right? And, as of now, that would be a certain postman, currently on the dl

Or do I have it wrong?

With you heavy hitters though, I may have to bring backup in Kent and Andy

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:52 pm

Unlike my players Dan, and sadly, I'll be coming off the DL before the break. I also think bringing the brain trust is a great idea. The odds of my not having to pay for this can only get better