10 Years Of NFBC Stories, Friendships

[King of Queens]

Greg, any truth to the rumor that you'll be making a non-Charter Member jersey for people that don't want one anyway?

[Greg Ambrosius]

Greg, any truth to the rumor that you'll be making a non-Charter Member jersey for people that don't want one anyway?

I told you before, that's our Non-Chum Chum Club apparel line!!

[Greg Ambrosius]

Greg, any truth to the rumor that you'll be making a non-Charter Member jersey for people that don't want one anyway?

Hey, do I get to tell the story of the first time we met in New York? When you tried to keep up with me and my nephew and the 30 ounce beers?

[Greg Ambrosius]

In 2010 I made the trip back East to see my brother Joe (aka Cobb aka Harry Crumb) and good friend Kelly (aka Sugarbear aka only black guy in NFBC ) compete in Atlantic City. I was hired by Tom Kessenich (aka the greatest beat writer in Packer history) to work one of the 3 Main Event drafts. It was the easiest (and most fun) $100 I made in my life. My co-worker that day was good buddy and fellow Phillie fan Andy Saxton (Andy was the Vanna White to my Pat Sajak ). I think Joe had competed against Steve Jupinka (aka Quahogs aka former $100K Champ aka Hall of Famer) before so he knew Steve and introduced him to me. He struck me as a very nice guy, humble for all his obvious accomplishments. Big Eddie was there w/ his son Dom, another great guy (even if he is a Cowboys fan )It was alot of fun seeing so many NFBC guys in person.

Edit: How could I forget meeting the one & only - Mark Srebro (aka GEKKO ) ! And one of the guys in the draft that I worked, Bob Particelli (aka Hells Satans). I recall Bob remarking to me that I must've thought they (the competitors) were just a bunch of nerds. I laughed and I think said far from it. Inside I knew I hoped one day to be one of those "nerds".

Flash fwd to March 2012 and Joey decides he's gonna head out West to Vegas baby, Vegas While there I finally get to meet the Hall of Famer himself, Shawn Childs (aka CC's Desperados). Shawn has always been very gracious to me. He gave me advice and his No BS opinions right from the start, just shooting the shit as if I've known him for much longer. I met the man who initiated me w/ a true ass whooopin' in my 1st satellite in '07, Rick "Roundtrippers" Thomas. And of course the quiet man, Dave Potts (aka Low Talkers aka your defending CHAMP) Dave obviously benefited from talking w/ me prior to the 2012 Main Event...I'm sort of a good luck charm

Can't forget meeting the Founder & Commish. of my fav. league (MLBC aka Salary cap lge) KJ Duke. A famous fantasy sports writer (inside joke) Scott Keikoan (aka Kamikaze) was there, later in the evening Greg introduced us to Glenn Schroter (aka King of Queens). I'm sure I'm forgetting someone but in just a few wks you can remind me. Must mention my disappointment in the absence of Message Board Legend Doughboys, but that's ok b/c it appears that EVERYBODY is gonna be in Vegas the 1st wkend THIS yr.

Heck I may just decide to throw my hat in the ring

The following are some pic's taken from last yr -

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And another w/ our fearless leader Greg (aka SHEESH aka the Stache )

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Look who's coming to Las Vegas this year TO PLAY AGAINST THE BIG BOYS!!! YUP, Dave just signed up for the Main Event. Champ, don't give him any secrets this year. He's competing against you for the big bucks!!!

Welcome aboard Dave!!

[rockitsauce]

Look who's coming to Las Vegas this year TO PLAY AGAINST THE BIG BOYS!!! YUP, Dave just signed up for the Main Event. Champ, don't give him any secrets this year. He's competing against you for the big bucks!!!

Welcome aboard Dave!!

Thanks Greg. I figure b/w the MLBC and all the satellites I end up spending as much or more than a Main entry anyway. I'm going to do like one of my mentors (KJ) and FOCUS on fewer lge's and hope I get better results

I was looking fwd to being in Vegas in a few wks regardless, now my anticipation is thru the roof

[King of Queens]

Greg, any truth to the rumor that you'll be making a non-Charter Member jersey for people that don't want one anyway?

Hey, do I get to tell the story of the first time we met in New York? When you tried to keep up with me and my nephew and the 30 ounce beers?

Save it for the NCAA party! I'll be the one with a fresh bottle of Maker's 46.

[76erfan]

In 2010 I made the trip back East to see my brother Joe (aka Cobb aka Harry Crumb) and good friend Kelly (aka Sugarbear aka only black guy in NFBC ) compete in Atlantic City. I was hired by Tom Kessenich (aka the greatest beat writer in Packer history) to work one of the 3 Main Event drafts. It was the easiest (and most fun) $100 I made in my life. My co-worker that day was good buddy and fellow Phillie fan Andy Saxton (Andy was the Vanna White to my Pat Sajak ). I think Joe had competed against Steve Jupinka (aka Quahogs aka former $100K Champ aka Hall of Famer) before so he knew Steve and introduced him to me. He struck me as a very nice guy, humble for all his obvious accomplishments. Big Eddie was there w/ his son Dom, another great guy (even if he is a Cowboys fan )It was alot of fun seeing so many NFBC guys in person.

This was my first experience with NFBC live events. I had only drafted online events.....I saw a message board post from Tom looking for facilitators and make the 90 minute trek to AC. Was a pleasure to be VAnna White that day...but I then moved to Pat Sajak the following week in NY. LOL. Met a lot of great people that day...Charlie Wiegert and Seth were with Tom that day.....then met tons more in future drafts. Will always remember that it was 70 degrees in AC that weekend..which is abnormal for March.

[Tom Kessenich]

That AC weekend was quite memorable. There was the elderly gentleman who walked into our Live Double Play event and grabbed a soda off the table and tried to walk out with it. I stopped him and said this was a private event and the drinks were for the participants only. He was a little miffed by my response and asked if he could keep the cup with ice in it. I said that was all his.

That draft ended around 11 pm or so and Charlie, Seth and I went to get something to eat. Seth and I ate something light because it was real late but Charlie ordered the thickest steak I had ever seen. It's midnight and he's downing a huge steak. Charlie's outstanding.

[Quahogs]

This was my first experience with NFBC live events. I had only drafted online events.....I saw a message board post from Tom looking for facilitators and make the 90 minute trek to AC. Was a pleasure to be VAnna White that day...

Ahem - glad it was a pleasure for you Andy. Most assuredly we drafters could not say same there sweetheart.

[76erfan]

Can always count on u juprinka!