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Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:58 am
by Tom Kessenich
OK, we're nearing the registration finish line. We're almost at our 300-team limit; Greg and I have been on the phones all morning working on getting those last few sign-ups and finalizing our auction leagues, but we still want to give you guys time to fire away with another daily chat. So bring whatever questions or comments you have and we'll be here to chat with you guys.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:06 am
by Snord35
Lets talk prizes. What is the plan for prizes this year for career totals? I know some talk was going on about doing something for career NFBC totals this offseason.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:06 am
by Tom Kessenich
That's one for Greg to address. He'll be handling anything of that nature.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:16 am
by Top Dawg
Tom - You hit me with a left hook on Monday night and Greg nailed me with an upper-cut last night. Nice 1-2 punch from your team. It got me to join the NYC AL Auction in addition to the regular draft and the Ultimate. My family will miss me for those 3 days ;)



Pete

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:18 am
by Tom Kessenich
That may be the first time somebody's ever thanked us for smacking them around, but hey whatever floats your boat.



Seriously, we're glad to have you taking part in those events. It's going to be a great time and we're definitely all looking forward to it here.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:27 am
by JAR
What happens if an owner times out in the draft?

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:30 am
by Dyv
Hey guys - it's snowing again in F'ing Michigan and about 23 degrees. How's the weather in F'ing Wisconsin?



Btw, Las Vegas right now is 71 degrees and sunny.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:31 am
by Dyv
Originally posted by JAR:

What happens if an owner times out in the draft? They get skipped and the moderator comes back to them for 5 seconds between each successive pick

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:31 am
by Tom Kessenich
Snowing here too. Sucks.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:34 am
by Ken
With our weekend schedule in Vegas do you think we'll actually get to see the Sun?

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:35 am
by Dyv
Originally posted by Ken:

With our weekend schedule in Vegas do you think we'll actually get to see the Sun? Yes, and girls in skimpy clothes... ;)

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:38 am
by Ken
We don't have to bring anything to the draft do we? You guys furnish player lists and everything right?

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:39 am
by Tom Kessenich
We will have player rankings available in the magazines, but we would strongly advise each owner bringing anything and everything they want to be prepared. What we will offer will be bonus material.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:46 am
by Ken
I forgot the smiley face at the end of that question :D

I've got cheatsheets down to a science. Everything from Eye color to how their girlfriend shaves her @@@@@ all on one handy 4 foot by 9 foot cheatsheet. :D

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:48 am
by Dyv
I'm bringing a microscope and a 1 inch by 3/4 inch card with historical stats on it

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:58 am
by Plymouth
Just for anyone that still does not have a room in Chicago, the Embassy Suites now has suites going for $109 a night for the 18th and 19th.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:00 am
by Walla Walla
Tom your killing me already! Get those NL auction drafts picked so I can start my weekend early. :D

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:02 am
by Plymouth
Tom, At one time there was some discussion on these boards about possibly trading draft spots for the entire draft with someone else in your league if both people were unhappy with their positions. Has any thought been given to that?

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:03 am
by Tom Kessenich
I don't think we want to allow trading draft spots. That would be my vote. I'll defer to whatever Greg wants cuz ... well ... he's the boss :D but my preference would be to have random draft order and then the owners keeps the positions they receive.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:04 am
by Tom Kessenich
Patience John. We'll get the Vegas NL Auctions posted soon.

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:05 am
by KJ Duke
Tom, do you plan to announce the NL today?



... looks like you answered before I asked, can you also predict where I'll finish this year?



[ March 10, 2005, 02:08 PM: Message edited by: KJ Duke ]

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:07 am
by Ken
Hey Tom how about the NL auction? :D ;)

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:08 am
by Tom Kessenich
What NL auctions?

Thursday Chat

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:39 am
by Edwards Kings
I told my wife to get rid of the kids this weekend because I had something special planned. She did and now she thinks I meant to include her in my plans...I mean really...doesn't she know the draft is right around the corner and I have to finish my homework! :eek: