2010 NFBC Draft Dates and Locations Revealed

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:43 am

I just want to know which venue gets Walla Walla back in the game!

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:47 am

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I just want to know which venue gets Walla Walla back in the game!

The place that doesn't have all that "Pirates Of The Caribbean" horseshit, or the "Rock and Roll Grunge Tip". Guys like him gotta kick it there old school.

Spartacus · Post by **Spartacus** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:18 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

The guessing game begins

I'm down for Caesars Palace

I'll second that Dan, but wherever it is the food has got to be better than at the Flamingo!

DiamondKing · Post by **DiamondKing** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:21 am

Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

The guessing game begins

I'm down for Caesars Palace

How about Circus Circus and we have the draft on the merry-go-round? [/QUOTE]And 70 year old coctail waitresses need someplace to work.When did that place become such a dive?

Raskol · Post by **Raskol** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:42 am

Originally posted by DiamondKing:

quote:Originally posted by Raskol:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

The guessing game begins

I'm down for Caesars Palace

How about Circus Circus and we have the draft on the merry-go-round? [/QUOTE]And 70 year old coctail waitresses need someplace to work.When did that place become such a dive? [/QUOTE]I just like Old Vegas. Of course, I still prefer vinyl LPs to anything digital. I also like 10 cent Coronas at the Circus.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:05 pm

Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I just want to know which venue gets Walla Walla back in the game!

Ok, I can't resist....

There is a retirement home on the Strip

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:12 pm

Originally posted by NorCalAtlFan:

quote:Originally posted by KJ Duke:

I just want to know which venue gets Walla Walla back in the game!

The place that doesn't have all that "Pirates Of The Caribbean" horseshit, or the "Rock and Roll Grunge Tip". Guys like him gotta kick it there old school. [/QUOTE]classic

DiamondKing · Post by **DiamondKing** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:24 pm

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

The guessing game begins

I'm down for Caesars Palace

It has been a lot of years since I slept at Nellis.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:26 pm

Originally posted by Chest Rockwell:

quote:Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

I understand where you're coming from, Rick...but isn't it a bit funny how the multiple team ownership was kinda pushed through by the big players? Kinda like "no big deal...we can do it up front, or do it under the table."

When you do it under the table...you actually take a chance at crowning your co-partner champion...oooooh the pain of that!

The boss"es" kinda never batted an eye...like it was a welcomed "bail out" of the fantasy sports industry.

I wonder...no...I guarantee...if enough people would have spoken up when they had the chance,,,when all of this multiple team ownership was just being uncovered...it would have been ruled illegal.

But alas...the spineless never unite...so it's just another accepted truth now...isn't it?

Weird. Lance,

First sentence about understanding...I don't think you do. They're changes. I don't think you understand change, except that whatever that change is...is not good.

Second sentence- What? Who are these big players and when do they get together to push things through? If it is MB players, aren't YOU a big player?

third sentence- You can actually crown a partner co-champ? None of these dual owned teams will be in the same league. If a partner of mine wins another league I am not a part of...GOOD FOR HIM!

fourth sentence- Like it was a welcomed bailout? They are trying to grow the game and the company. If you're pouring concrete for Mrs. Houston down the street yesterday and she calls back for more next week, you're glad to have her business again. Do you tell her no, because my other customers don't like it when I go to the same house twice?

fifth sentence- A vote- I guarantee if this had been put to a vote, that you would be right, it would have been voted down. We don't have all the facts, you know that, but you still go on and on and on...

sixth sentence- Spineless? Because they're kinda, sorta not making fools of themselves? You intimate that you have some kind of spineless, silent majority following you. That silent, spineless sect is gathering more information before thay decide their own personal agenda.

They're not agreeing with you as much as waiting to see the whole picture.

Seventh sentence- Weird, if you're talking about your post...I finally agree.

Lance, you know I love ya, but you're coming to the gunfight loaded with ammunnition while your gun is at home in the closet.

And worse, you don't even know who to shoot at.

[/QUOTE]wow glad someone finally had the sacks to say it and took the time to do so. The drunken rants just get old. Lance is one of the most well liked guys here and is probably the only one who could get away with drunken, jumbled up rants that are based upon fear and never substantiated with one bit of fact. Even that is getting old. I want the old Lance back the one who was a lot of fun to have in your league because he was nice, fun to be around, and drafting an injury riddled team with all upside and no foundation or strategy. Lately we are only getting the bad drafter- please come back Lance we miss you. [/QUOTE]How the hell can "Jeeper's Creeper's" be the non-PC version of "Jesus Christ!!!"

JESUS CHRIST!!!

Anyway...I'll take these posts to heart and guarantee nothing but that they were taken to heart.

I know there's no excuse, but I do tend to get ripped and rant after a win or loss in football...I pour the first cocktail pre-kickoff...and this post was "late-ish" Sunday night.

Anywho...my draft this year was a thing of beauty...at least the first 10 rounds.

I'm bringing my gun to any further posts...can't get too much of a "drunken idiot" reputation.

Dan and Chesty...settle down...your noses may get brown!

Pound Salt!!!

***edited to add...my cheeks hurt from laughing so much!

[ October 14, 2009, 12:31 AM: Message edited by: sportsbettingman ]

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:16 pm

Originally posted by Gekko:

PS - I saw Zombieland. It sucked. Don't waste your time/money seeing it. Only 1 star our of 5.

If you want to see a GrEaT zombie film, Shaun of the Dead is the best I've seen. This could be a perfect "Halloween" movie for years to come!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jh0DwJZjz8

Da bears · Post by **Da bears** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:19 am

Wow a ton of options for the NFBC player next year. Here's hoping I can find a way to win the $100,000 in the NFFC classic so I can play in all of the events like Mr. Childs.

ToddZ · Post by **ToddZ** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:35 am

I just want to say that I still think Joe Blanton is in line for a positive ERA correction based on his improved peripherals.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:39 am

Originally posted by ToddZ:

I just want to say that I still think Joe Blanton is in line for a positive ERA correction based on his improved peripherals. Brillian!!

Schwartzstops · Post by **Schwartzstops** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:54 am

Originally posted by ToddZ:

I just want to say that I still think Joe Blanton is in line for a positive ERA correction based on his improved peripherals. Post of the year. Thanks Todd!

colorado · Post by **colorado** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:26 am

I have been reading along as all of this moves forward and both appreciate and respect the patience and work put forth by Greg. I prefer to attend the first Saturday Main Event because I like betting on the first round of the NCAA Tournament. So a question comes to mind: Once I register for week one will I be guaranteed that this Main Event won't be cancelled because most seem to prefer to attend the second? I also plan to attend the two Friday $800 auctions. Same here?

colorado · Post by **colorado** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:29 am

Also . . . Will someone PLEASE give me a star! My ego has been damaged. After "donating" to the cause in year one I finally brought home some cash in year two so I'm no longer a lowly rookie!!!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:32 am

Originally posted by colorado:

I have been reading along as all of this moves forward and both appreciate and respect the patience and work put forth by Greg. I prefer to attend the first Saturday Main Event because I like betting on the first round of the NCAA Tournament. So a question comes to mind: Once I register for week one will I be guaranteed that this Main Event won't be cancelled because most seem to prefer to attend the second? I also plan to attend the two Friday $800 auctions. Same here? Yes, if you sign up early I can guarantee that we will get you in a full league. There is no chance that we cancel this first weekend because it costs the same whether we host anything at the Flamingo or don't do anything. So trust me, we are not only planning on a good first weekend we're committed to spending the minimum food & beverage charge we're going to get hit with!! That's why we're talking about a Thursday night viewing party and more!!

And if we can't get one league that first weekend I will tell you right now that I will sit down AND CRY MY BUTT OFF!!

But trust me, we're expecting a few leagues there and a full weekend of fun. I know of several NFBC die-hards who are coming that weekend already. You'll see once the signup list gets started.

Same with the auction championship leagues. We'll get a few on Friday and Sunday. Same with the Live Double Play contest. We'll be fine out there. Ryan and I will not be alone, not by any stretch of the imagination!!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:34 am

Originally posted by colorado:

Also . . . Will someone PLEASE give me a star! My ego has been damaged. After "donating" to the cause in year one I finally brought home some cash in year two so I'm no longer a lowly rookie!!! I'm not sure what happened to the stars by certain members. A lot of folks are missing them. Hmmm, I'll have to look into that.

We have some news on the Message Board front coming soon too. Stay tuned.

(I kind of like saying that now. And you guys thought we were just sitting around having fun these past few months.

)

mrhambone · Post by **mrhambone** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:54 am

I just wanted to put my 2 cents in as well. I strongly dislike the idea of the ME drafting 2 different weekends. I am planning on playing this year regardless but I will use this year to determine if I will return.

Is this something that will only happen this year, to give everyone time to adapt to the new weekend? Or is 2 weekends of drafting the ME going to me the norm going forward? If this is the new format I have a feeling this will be my last year. I really do enjoy the NFBC and saw myself playing as long as it's around but there seems to be a lot of unknown/gray area in this new format. With a price tag of 1300.00 any unknowns are scary for me. Hopefully the new benefits outway the unknowns and my fears will be put to rest over this season but I will be looking strongly at other events for 2011.

Hope you guys reconsider and change the main event all to one weekend.

ZackPhilly · Post by **ZackPhilly** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:11 pm

Greg A; So the complaint is one owner having two chances at the overall grand prize rather than an advantage of drafting once already, right? If we're on the same page with this, let me know. Thanks again for your input.

Likewhat17; Yes, my only complaint is owners who have the money and are able to draft both weekends having 2 shots at winning the most prestigious event in the industry, when I think everyone should only have the ONE shot. I'm not as concerned with them having an advantage by drafting both, its moreso that I think everyone should only have one shot at it.Agree with Likewhat17. Nice job.

Think ChestRockwell has the correct compromise between Owners & Customers to get to 405, but hopefully with single team owners.

ChestRockwell;By this date if we are at this many teams and trending to 405 we will not open it up.Greg, please don't take less % of posts related to the topic as "didn't get as much support". It is a bit painful to surf 28 pages for related content. Hence the repeated same question on the two weekend thing. Please tell me the new site has the ability to have a user tracking poll so you can ask the customer base specific questions like the multiple team problem...and I thought several owners noted they had someone else drafting off of their sheets for additional teams they had puppet master control of....

Hav Fun!

KJ Duke · Post by **KJ Duke** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:23 pm

Originally posted by colorado:

Also . . . Will someone PLEASE give me a star! My ego has been damaged. After "donating" to the cause in year one I finally brought home some cash in year two so I'm no longer a lowly rookie!!! Hey colorado, that isn't possible. If you go into update profile, there is an option on allowing user rating. You have it turned off - so no stars for you!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:12 am

Not to be a tease, but I think we'll be able to announce the Las Vegas hotel by tomorrow at the latest, possibly today. Should be a fun, fun announcement.

colorado · Post by **colorado** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:42 am

Adjusted profile. Male ego still intact, but could use a boost with a star or two. Greg referred to "fun, fun announcement" in his most recent post. Is that a clue for Circus Circus?

[ October 15, 2009, 09:47 AM: Message edited by: colorado ]

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:30 am

Originally posted by colorado:

Adjusted profile. Male ego still intact, but could use a boost with a star or two. Greg referred to "fun, fun announcement" in his most recent post. Is that a clue for Circus Circus? Here's my resume for hosting shows in Las Vegas:

2000: Sahara (first LV Fantasy Sports Trade Conference)

2001: Boardwalk Casino!!! (leveled soon after and is now City Center)

2002: Rio

2003: Rio

2004: Rio (first NFBC was held there); Flamingo (NFFC)

2005: Stardust

2006: Stardust

2007: Stardust

2008: Flamingo

2008: Flamingo

2009: Flamingo (NFBC & NFFC)

It's not an A-grade resume, but it will be today.

Stay tuned.

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:39 am

I must be getting old. Remembered the Stardust & Flamingo quite easily. Forgot all about the RIO.

Damn, actually enjoyd that place except for the Sportsbook.

If you really are adding an NCAA viewing party, that is going to be one hell of an enticement to come early ........... even if I pass on drafting in the Main till the second week.