Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

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Post by uky » Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:13 pm

we will finish this league today. we're in the middle of round 49. WHAT A GROUP!!!!!!!
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Post by Baseball Furies » Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:35 pm

Fifty rounds in six days with some of the best guys in the NFBC (well, maybe except for Gekko :lol: )! This is the way you have fun while getting it done, boys and girls! 8-)
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by Pitch12 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:06 pm

The passive aggressiveness on this board is hilarious. We get it, some people like slow drafts to move fast. Move on.

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Post by Baseball Furies » Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:21 pm

Pitch12 wrote:The passive aggressiveness on this board is hilarious. We get it, some people like slow drafts to move fast. Move on.
There is nothing "passive aggressive" about this post or any other on these boards. There are no such things as "slow drafts" anymore, only slow drafters who take more time than is fair and reasonable during the day without otherwise communicating their circumstances and status while being respectful of their fellow league mates...99% of whom would prefer to complete their drafts prior to Opening Day, and at a pace of more than one round per day. And for the record, you can call me "aggressive", however, there is nothing "passive" about me. Ever. :mrgreen: ;)
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Post by Greg Ambrosius » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:56 pm

Great job guys. A 50-round Draft Champions League in less than a week. Gotta like it!! Again, that's what makes this format so great. We can have 8 hours per pick for the masses and complete these leagues in three weeks. But for those owners who want to pick up the pace a bit or draft with people from their own region, we can do that, too. There's something for everyone here, so let's just keep offering them the way you like them and keep everyone happy.

The nit-picking comments aren't needed. Everyone is happy this way.
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by Gekko » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:25 pm

Best. Draft. Ever.

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Post by DOUGHBOYS » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:48 pm

Mark, it was so good having you there. I don't know whether I had more of a good time agreeing with you or disagreeing with you.
Either way, it was all good and I think the 15 of us had just a wonderful experience.
The chat room hummed like no other I've seen and best efforts were made by all to be timely.
Excellent stuff.
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by Money » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:51 pm

Gekko wrote:Best. Draft. Ever.
I rarely agree with this Gekko fellow ;) , but he is spot on here. He actually demonstrated a softer side, which we all knew he had. 8-)

The reason it was the best draft ever is because you had 15 participants that have the same idea about how these drafts should evolve. The NFBC is going out of their way to provide formats that do just that. So find the one for you and jump in.

Greg, is absolutely right on here, join in on the format that best suits you and your life style. No matter what your style, it will make you a better player.
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Post by smokin_gun » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:55 pm

Guys I have to agree was 15 great owners and the best draft ever. A huge thank you to Dough for setting this up
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Post by Ryan C » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:09 am

Great draft - but I concede not everyone would desire to be in a league THIS fast. Still - if you want to try and squeeze in multiple DC teams - then sprinkling in a couple like the one we just completed is the way to go. For me it was perfect. I have a lot of stuff going on and wasn't sure how I was going to squeeze a DC into the schedule. Voila! Done!

If there is any downside - then it might be that with so many good drafters, you had to bring your A game, and focus, which can be challenging with such a furious pace at points. But - as a prep tool I LOVE being forced to think on my feet a little. It's what's going to happen in a couple weeks, right?

The key to making it work (aside from dedicated owners) is having someone like Dan to set the tone, Mike to help act as an operator/facilitator and then everyone else to play their various roles as dedicated drafters.

The only downside was that we really didn't want it to end. In fact a few of us were talking about going 55 or 60 :shock:

Thanks Greg and Tom for always be open to letting us think outside of the box a little. This was great!
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by carboshomer » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:21 am

Greg Ambrosius wrote:
Likewhat17 wrote:Ill take the last spot Greg.

-Dave Shovein
Okay, Dave asked for this last spot first. I'm going to close out this first list, but keep this format open for more signups. It's very possible that we can fill up another league in the next week or two. Thanks all.

Here's the current signup list:

$150 NFBC Faster Draft Champions League #1
15 teams, 50 rounds, 4 hours per pick
Starts After Jan. 15th once we get 15 teams
1. Michael Mager
2. Young Kim
3. Mark Srebro
4. Sam Botnick
5. Lee Jupinka
6. Bryan Vogel
7. Rob Giese
8. Bill Strickler
9. George Kleemann
10. Mike McElroy
11. Ryan Tollefson
12. Andy Saxton
13. Mike Cameron
14. Bruce Bevacqua
15. Dave Shovein

$150 NFBC Faster Draft Champions League #2
15 teams, 50 rounds, 4 hours per pick
Starts After Jan. 17th once we get 15 teams
1. Martin Lowy
Greg,
I'd love to join the Faster Draft Champions League #2!
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by southpaw23 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:11 am

If there is interest in doing another "8 hours sleep at night/pick as soon as you can during day league", I'm interested in signing up. Thanks.

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Post by Greg Ambrosius » Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:30 am

southpaw23 wrote:If there is interest in doing another "8 hours sleep at night/pick as soon as you can during day league", I'm interested in signing up. Thanks.
Yes, there is a second listing for that will start now when it fills. There are 3 owners listed already. Just list your name and we'll add you to the list. Thanks.
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Post by Greg Ambrosius » Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:31 am

Thanks David. Now 12 spots left for this one:

$150 NFBC Faster Draft Champions League #2
15 teams, 50 rounds, 4 hours per pick
Starts After Jan. 17th once we get 15 teams
1. Martin Lowy
2. John Haskell
3. David Boyce
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by southpaw23 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:43 pm

Greg Ambrosius wrote:
southpaw23 wrote:If there is interest in doing another "8 hours sleep at night/pick as soon as you can during day league", I'm interested in signing up. Thanks.
Yes, there is a second listing for that will start now when it fills. There are 3 owners listed already. Just list your name and we'll add you to the list. Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by Greg Ambrosius » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:45 pm

southpaw23 wrote:
Greg Ambrosius wrote:
southpaw23 wrote:If there is interest in doing another "8 hours sleep at night/pick as soon as you can during day league", I'm interested in signing up. Thanks.
Yes, there is a second listing for that will start now when it fills. There are 3 owners listed already. Just list your name and we'll add you to the list. Thanks.
Thanks.
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The last league of this nature finished in 6 days. We don't have to go that fast with this next league, but if anyone is up for another Draft Champions League where picks are made throughout the day, then this one is for you. Here are the details and the Signup List:

It is a $150, 50 Round Draft, 8 Hour Clock (for sleep only)
We are looking for a well paced draft with Message Board contributions.

2nd League
1. Marc Rogovin
2. Kris Carroll
3. Sam Botnick
4. Jason Perkins
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Re: Unique Draft Champions Offerings After Jan. 15th

Post by 76erfan » Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:47 pm

you are taking signups on the third league right? the 2nd one starts this week and is already full?

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