Our Last Chat Before The Event

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:55 am

Greg and I will both be leaving for Vegas tomorrow so this will be our last official chat prior to the NFBC officially launching its second season starting on Friday. This weekend was terrific in terms of getting to our 300-team limit and adding more folks to the auction leagues as well. So if you have some questions step up to the plate and fire away.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:13 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

Greg and I will both be leaving for Vegas tomorrow so this will be our last official chat prior to the NFBC officially launching its second season starting on Friday. This weekend was terrific in terms of getting to our 300-team limit and adding more folks to the auction leagues as well. So if you have some questions step up to the plate and fire away. Greg,

It would be nice to know our competition prior to the mixed auction on Friday - any chance you could split up the 28 into 2 leagues and then pick the last two spots when they come in? Since the final two remaining teams have a 50/50 shot at landing in either league, there would be no advantage to eithor of them.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:14 am

We're working on filling up those mixed leagues. We definitely plan to announce the order well before Friday.

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:21 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

We're working on filling up those mixed leagues. We definitely plan to announce the order well before Friday. Thx Tom, heading to Vegas Wed night. Of course, the more time I have to hire PI's to scout every competitor and their tendancies, the better.

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:24 am

Tom, Do you guys have a weather contingency plan if a bunch of people can't travel or get stick some where?

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:29 am

Tom, Is the draft in Chicago actually held in the Embassy Suites or at a convention center close by?

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:33 am

tom - would you recommend i have a meet-and-greet table in chicago?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:34 am

Originally posted by Plymouth:

Tom, Do you guys have a weather contingency plan if a bunch of people can't travel or get stick some where? The only plan we have in place is that everyone must figure out a way to get to the site. We'll work with people as best we can but we need everyone to make sure they get there -- if it means leaving a little early then that's an option. But hopefully the weather won't be an issue.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:35 am

Originally posted by Plymouth:

Tom, Is the draft in Chicago actually held in the Embassy Suites or at a convention center close by? It's at the Embassy Suites.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:36 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

tom - would you recommend i have a meet-and-greet table in chicago? I think that would be an excellent idea, Gordon. Also make sure you have something to give everyone who stops by as a token of your appreciation.

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:36 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko:

tom - would you recommend i have a meet-and-greet table in chicago? For sure you should have a meet and greet table so that everyone gets a chance to shake the hand of the most infamous NFBC player of all.

Looking forward to having a drink with your GG.

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:40 am

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

quote:Originally posted by Plymouth:

Tom, Do you guys have a weather contingency plan if a bunch of people can't travel or get stick some where? The only plan we have in place is that everyone must figure out a way to get to the site. We'll work with people as best we can but we need everyone to make sure they get there -- if it means leaving a little early then that's an option. But hopefully the weather won't be an issue. [/QUOTE]I understand what you are saying Tom, but as you well know, $%^& happens, you need to have some kind of a plan if this kind of nasty weather should hit regardless if it is this year or some time in the future. I am not taking 1 or 2 people Tom, I am taking a high percenatge of people missing when the draft is ready to begin.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:44 am

I don't know what to tell you other than getting to the draft is not our responsibility. It's up to each owner to make sure they are there and they arrive on time. Should something occur we will work with folks as best we can.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:45 am

We did work with some folks who were in Florida for our football draft and I'm sure everyone here remembers what that state was going through in August. Like I said, we'll work with everyone but priority No. 1 for everyone has to be making sure they get to the auctions and drafts on time.

gigglin marlin · Post by **gigglin marlin** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:56 am

what's a good good magazine to buy so i can get caught up before the draft?

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 7:57 am

Originally posted by chris schinker:

what's a good good magazine to buy so i can get caught up before the draft? Fantasy Sports Magazine, of course.

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:01 am

Originally posted by Plymouth:

quote:Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

quote:Originally posted by Plymouth:

Tom, Do you guys have a weather contingency plan if a bunch of people can't travel or get stick some where? The only plan we have in place is that everyone must figure out a way to get to the site. We'll work with people as best we can but we need everyone to make sure they get there -- if it means leaving a little early then that's an option. But hopefully the weather won't be an issue. [/QUOTE]I understand what you are saying Tom, but as you well know, $%^& happens, you need to have some kind of a plan if this kind of nasty weather should hit regardless if it is this year or some time in the future. I am not taking 1 or 2 people Tom, I am taking a high percenatge of people missing when the draft is ready to begin. [/QUOTE]My recommendation would be to use a phone.

Sorry to get overly creative and all... but if I got stuck in the wrong airport on the way travelling to Vegas I'd just grab as private a place I could with a phone and my cheatsheets and have at it.

MikeB. · Post by **MikeB.** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:02 am

How does the auction work? Is it everyone just yells out a price or does it go around the room and when it reaches you, you declare in the bidding or out of the bidding.?

Also by teleconference i assume that means by tv. Is it one big tv showing the entire room on tyhe other side?

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:02 am

Originally posted by chris schinker:

what's a good good magazine to buy so i can get caught up before the draft? Sports Illustrated Swim Suit...

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:10 am

Originally posted by MikeB.:

How does the auction work? Is it everyone just yells out a price or does it go around the room and when it reaches you, you declare in the bidding or out of the bidding.?Everyone yells out a price and the first person to get the bid in will become the high bidder.

Also by teleconference i assume that means by tv. Is it one big tv showing the entire room on tyhe other side? No TV, sorry. We'll have one facilitator in each city on a headset communicating the bids and which owners are making the bids so you guys will hear them as they are being made, even if they are being made by owners in the other city.

baseballweenie · Post by **baseballweenie** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:13 am

Plymouth: I just realized what your "handle" refers to. I live "down the road" from you.

bjoak · Post by **bjoak** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:14 am

I'm prepared for the draft but not really the trip. Where can I find the schedule for Friday and where do I go once I get to the Rio. Seems like there's always a big line to talk to a desk clerk or someone. Is there some designated area I should be looking for?

Also, is there a number to call if we have to reach you guys (the administrators) in case of an emergency?

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Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:30 am

Originally posted by bjoak:

I'm prepared for the draft but not really the trip. Where can I find the schedule for Friday and where do I go once I get to the Rio. Seems like there's always a big line to talk to a desk clerk or someone. Is there some designated area I should be looking for?

The schedule for both days can be found on the main NFBC Web site under each city. So just click on Vegas and you'll find all the info you need.

Also, is there a number to call if we have to reach you guys (the administrators) in case of an emergency? In Vegas you can reach Greg at 702 239-9449

TheKing · Post by **TheKing** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:34 am

How about some sleeper chat? Gordon, what's the latest?

J.F.K. · Post by **J.F.K.** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:35 am

bjoak, from the main entrance at the Rio, go straight to the back of the casino, look left and you should see the 'convention center' signs .... you'll go down 2-3 long hall ways (past a restaurant) ... it'll almost look like you're lost, but surely you'll see others with their laptops, notebooks, and such in tow.

If you see someone that looks like Danny Devito on PCP, that's Dyv.