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In2Photos

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:20

League 2 is now full!!!!

It is getting closer and closer to the 2009-2010 NFL season which means.....

FANTASY FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!

Last year was our second year with a POTN league. You can read about our year here. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=521466)

So who is up for FFL this year?

What's new?

Nothing that I can think of. I am testing the Yahoo system this year in another league. If it turns out to be as good as Tom thinks it is, we might consider it for next year. ;)

What is the same?

We will still be using NFL.com's site for our league. It is free to everyone and is quite a good site. We need 12 teams total for each league. Once we reach 12 we can start a second league if there is enough interest.

What do I do if I want to play?

Simply tell us here or send me a PM. I will keep a list of all interested parties in this post. I will need your name (POTN name is fine) and team name once you sign up as well as an email address to send out the invites. Once we have 12 we will set up our league, with the draft date and time. I know that many from last year are interested in playing again this year. I feel that it is fair to allow those people to have the first shot at joining the first league.

Can we talk smack?

Only if you can back it up!

POTN Members interested in playing:

League one - Full
In2Photos (Mike Dawson - Something Witty)
dave_borg98 (David - Arm Chair Generals)
Harleypugs (Jon - Shtty_Beatles) - 2008 League 1 Winner
Darsk47 (Darcy - Wide Right)
buzzed (Anh - Photo Guy)
DDCSD (Derek - Big Bird)
PhatPhoto (John - BearTastic)
AngryCorgi (Tom - Woodland Christmas Critters)
ZGMF-X20A (Jonathan - ZGMF-X20A)
sobad (JJ - DurtySouth)
MasterChief (Roeddel - MasterChief)
mdm (Doug - schlumps) - 2008 League 2 Winner

League two
In2Photos (Mike Dawson)
canonnoob (Dave - DA Smurfs)
superdiver (David - da boys)
Todd Lambert (Todd - Mouth of the South)
Eric&Susan (Eric - Dream Crushers)
Eric&Susan (Susan - Mom2Twinz)
Captain Mantastic (Brandon - The Mullets)
SoccerRef (Paul - PointyBallSucks)
hungt23 (Kevin - Black Hawks)
cunarder534 (Tim - Illegal Procedure)
squall1977 (Paul - One Cheek Sneaks)
Fade2 (Reggie-Da Bears)

Harleypugs

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:26

I am in.

Thanks.

Jon

Darsk47

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:29

I'm in. Thanks in advance for organizing again !!!

PM sent too.

buzzed

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:34

Count me in too!

DDCSD

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:37

It's on like Donkey Kong.

In2Photos

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:38

Make sure you guys let me know your team names at least (whenever you decide them). It will make it easier to know who is who.

dave_borg98

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:44

I am in

AngryCorgi

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 12:20

i

am

in

!!!

ZGMF-X20A

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 12:27

I'm in!! I can play multiple leagues too if filler is needed.

AngryCorgi

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 12:32

I better stick with one league this year. I'm in a pay league elsewhere and I need to make sure my attention is not overcommitted.

ZGMF-X20A

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 12:36

you can 'bounce' around between the leagues :)

In2Photos

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 12:52

i

am

in

!!!
Gotcha!
I'm in!! I can play multiple leagues too if filler is needed.
Jonathan, I put you in league two for right now until players from last year have a chance to respond. If I don't get enough response from last year's players I'll move you to league 1.

Harleypugs

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 14:30

I am and always will be....the shtty_beatles.....;)

canonnoob

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 14:32

id be down...

DA smurfs

In2Photos

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 14:50

I am and always will be....the shtty_beatles.....;)
Gotcha Jon!
id be down...

DA smurfs
Like Jonathan I put you down for League 2 for starters, but that could change.

canonnoob

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 14:51

Thats fine...

AngryCorgi

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 16:26

you can 'bounce' around between the leagues :)

Are you mocking me?! :mad:

ZGMF-X20A

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 16:56

Gotcha!

Jonathan, I put you in league two for right now until players from last year have a chance to respond. If I don't get enough response from last year's players I'll move you to league 1.

I was in last year's League 2 (used to go by Contivity - Ivalice Warlock)

ZGMF-X20A

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 16:56

Are you mocking me?! :mad:

I am not... just reminding you that you have that super bouncing power :cool:

superdiver

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 17:02

Count me in!

sobad

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 17:06

Im in again too.

PhatPhoto

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 17:17

Sorry I forgot to give you my team name -- UnBearable
Is it preseason yet !?!?!?!?

ZGMF-X20A

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 18:19

I think 1st game starts Aug 8... but I could be wrong

DDCSD

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 21:16

I think 1st game starts Aug 8... but I could be wrong

That' just pre-season games.

DDCSD

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 21:17

Oh, and I was Madtown Eagles.

In2Photos

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 21:59

I was in last year's League 2 (used to go by Contivity - Ivalice Warlock)
I was wondering why I couldn't send a PM to Contivity! :lol: Moved to League 1.
Count me in!
In League 2 for now.
Im in again too.
Done.
Sorry I forgot to give you my team name -- UnBearable
Is it preseason yet !?!?!?!?
Got it.

Darsk47

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 04:15

Make sure you guys let me know your team names at least (whenever you decide them). It will make it easier to know who is who.

And like my signature says, I'm Wide Right.....just like that everso infamous Super Bowl XXV game ending field goal attempt by Scott Norwood that began the string of misery for us Bills fans.

-MasterChief-

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 08:03

whooopeeee! count me in Mikey Mike!! :D

In2Photos

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 11:02

And like my signature says, I'm Wide Right.....just like that everso infamous Super Bowl XXV game ending field goal attempt by Scott Norwood that began the string of misery for us Bills fans.
LOL. Norwide!
whooopeeee! count me in Mikey Mike!! :D
Gotcha.

AngryCorgi

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 11:57

I am not... just reminding you that you have that super bouncing power :cool:

...all the better to squash you with! :twisted:

ZGMF-X20A

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 12:02

you can't squash a duck... it's against forum rule to be violent to a duck... look at how cute the duckies are ;)

AngryCorgi

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 12:45

Anybody got any unbiased preseason predictions?

In2Photos

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 12:49

Anybody got any unbiased preseason predictions?
The Lions will suck!, Brett Favre will be a Viking and they will go 8-8 and miss the playoffs, and the Colts will be bad, not terrible, but bad for the first time since Peyton's rookie year.

ZGMF-X20A

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 12:53

I'd say the lions would improve and might get a 1 win this year :D
Titans will no longer have that many winning streak...
and the Lakers will win the superbowl :)

AngryCorgi

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 13:06

My predictions about the season:

NFC

#1 Eagles
#2 Cardinals
#3 Saints
#4 Vikings
#5 (WC) Giants
#6 (WC) Falcons

AFC

#1 Steelers
#2 Colts
#3 Patriots
#4 Chargers
#5 (WC) Titans
#6 (WC) Ravens

Playoffs

~WC~
*Falcons over Saints
*Giants over Vikings
*Patriots over Ravens
*Titans over Chargers

~DIV~
*Eagles over Giants
*Cardinals over Falcons
*Titans over Steelers
*Patriots over Colts

~CONF~
*Eagles over Cardinals
*Patriots over Titans

~SB~
*Eagles over Patriots

~That's about as unbiased as I can be!

In2Photos

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 13:23

~That's about as unbiased as I can be!
So your cowpokes won't make the playoffs again huh? New coach is 2010 then? Garrett or someone else?

AngryCorgi

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 13:33

So your cowpokes won't make the playoffs again huh? New coach is 2010 then? Garrett or someone else?

I don't know who will come in after this year. There is some interest in Shanahan and Cowher, but they're both long shots, IMO. I know that we have to come up short this year to finally toss the coach we have though. My bet is that our secondary will look terrible and our passing game will be sketchy. The pass rush and running game will be good, but in the end the coach(es) will get the axe.

The only thing I can guarantee is high ticket prices this year! :shock:

In2Photos

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 13:43

I don't know who will come in after this year. There is some interest in Shanahan and Cowher, but they're both long shots, IMO. I know that we have to come up short this year to finally toss the coach we have though. My bet is that our secondary will look terrible and our passing game will be sketchy. The pass rush and running game will be good, but in the end the coach(es) will get the axe.

The only thing I can guarantee is high ticket prices this year! :shock:
There are some group tickets in Charlotte for the MNF game in Big D this year. the prices were pretty reasonable considering, but I bet the ticket prices down there are just ridiculous!

In2Photos

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 13:44

OK, League 1 is full! :D

So now we need to discuss draft day and time. Those of you in League 1 speak up.

I prefer night drafts. These are live drafts as we have done in the past.

mdm

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 15:29

Alright I'm in. Here's a twenty, keep it fair, keep it fair.

ZGMF-X20A

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 16:50

how late into the pre-season do we wanna do this? I'm proposing...
8/20 @ 18:00 PDT or 8/22 @ 16:00 PDT

AngryCorgi

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 17:22

I'd rather do it earlier. It gives players a chance to get hurt, commit crimes, cheat on their wives and use banned substances while they are already on your roster.

:lol:

Seriously, though, later is okay with me... ;)

Darsk47

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 17:35

how late into the pre-season do we wanna do this? I'm proposing...
8/20 @ 18:00 PDT or 8/22 @ 16:00 PDT

I prefer the Thursday over the Saturday. Sunday 8/23 works well too.

Todd Lambert

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 17:46

Ooh Ooh! Pick me Pick me!

I'm in, if you'll have me.

ZGMF-X20A

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 18:21

I like Thursday too... do it in the office after hours in the server room without any interruption from spouse or child... :)

mdm

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 19:00

Thursday or sat is fine with me. If I have to work late I can click on auto. I'd likely do better that way.

PhotosByEric

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 19:21

I'm in

DreamCrushers

My wife, against my better judgement, wants to play again this year. If she beats me again this year I'm retiring:rolleyes:

My wife: Susan

Team Name: Mom2Twinz

Mike, I will pm you her email addy.

In2Photos

17th of July 2009 (Fri), 08:54

Ooh Ooh! Pick me Pick me!

I'm in, if you'll have me.
Gotcha Todd, League 2.
I'm in

DreamCrushers

My wife, against my better judgement, wants to play again this year. If she beats me again this year I'm retiring:rolleyes:

My wife: Susan

Team Name: Mom2Twinz

Mike, I will pm you her email addy.
LOL Eric, got both of you slated in League 2.

In2Photos

17th of July 2009 (Fri), 08:57

League 1 folks it looks like Thursday seems popular. I can do Thursday as long as it is after about 7pm ET. So we are thinking 8/20 at 18:00 PT/21:00 ET?

I see 4 so far that like this time slot (plus me is 5). Any more?

AngryCorgi

17th of July 2009 (Fri), 11:40

Any day after 7PM EST is good for me.

In2Photos

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 08:15

League 1 has been created and emails have been sent. I used emails that were already in the system from last year for some of you so if you didn't get one, let me know!

ZGMF-X20A

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 11:54

Got it & Joined! Now, off to build my list :)

AngryCorgi

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 14:48

Woodland Christmas Critters are now registered and ready to draft!

In2Photos

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 14:50

Woodland Christmas Critters are now registered and ready to draft!
I just saw that, nice name Tom! :lol:

In2Photos

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 14:50

7 of 12 now registered for League 1.

mdm

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 15:54

I'm happy football is almost here.

-MasterChief-

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 18:33

lets get it on!! :D :D :D

Darsk47

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 18:37

I'm signed up. And ready for another 5-0 Bills start with no playoffs to finish the season.

DDCSD

20th of July 2009 (Mon), 20:37

I'm in.

AngryCorgi

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 00:35

I'm signed up. And ready for another 5-0 Bills start with no playoffs to finish the season.

Seeing as they have @Pats, Saints, and @Dolphins in their first five, I wouldn't place any bets on it...then again, stranger things have happened. Maybe TO will go nuts on the Pats, but he sure didn't when we played them (and that was at our house).

In2Photos

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 07:15

We have 10 registered for League 1, so only two remaining.

I am surprised we still have as many spots available in League 2 as we do. :confused:

AngryCorgi

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 10:24

PhatPhoto

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 18:38

I will get in on league #2 if you need more people.
Since I am in the first one, why not.
Go Bears !!!

ZGMF-X20A

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 19:05

I'm up for playing 2 leagues too :)

In2Photos

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 20:17

Well, it looks like the $$$ league I was supposed to play in has fallen through due to lack of interest (or finances in some people's cases). I should have enough time to play in the #2 league as well now, if you need more players.

I will get in on league #2 if you need more people.
Since I am in the first one, why not.
Go Bears !!!

I'm up for playing 2 leagues too :)
I'm going to leave it open for a week or two, but then, of course, I will fill the spots with any League 1 players.

mdm

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 20:21

I'll play on both.

Captain Mantastic

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 21:11

damnit! out of town and i didn't get into league 1? shoot, and i was so happy being your guys' whipping boy for the last couple of years. oh well, if i can't get into league 1, i will go with 2.

Brandon

aka The Mullets

SoccerRef

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 14:45

I'll play...

Me: SoccerRef
Email: I'll PM you.
Team Name: PointyBallSucks

AngryCorgi

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 15:14

I'll play...

Me: SoccerRef
Email: I'll PM you.
Team Name: PointyBallSucks

Isn't that a bit like asking a foreign country to grant you a visa for the express purpose of criticizing their culture on their own soil? :confused:

SoccerRef

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 17:17

Isn't that a bit like asking a foreign country to grant you a visa for the express purpose of criticizing their culture on their own soil? :confused:

Nope. Just a fun name I chose. (My oldest son plays both soccer and football, and my youngest will be playing both for the first time this fall... and I always tease them.)

I thought they would find the name fun. (Not to mention, I'm as American as one can be. Born in Arizona on an AF Base, raised in the hills of Denver and then Chicago.) I was a HUGE Bears fan back when Walter was playing. I still have the Chicago Shuffle Record!

mdm

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 20:27

A bit of POTN Fantasy Football Trivia. Who is the only POTN member to win a Championship in both League 1 and League 2 ?

hungt23

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 07:02

Do you still need players to fill the league? Is it free? How do we draft?
Let me know through here or PM me. Thanks.

Kevin
Team Name: Black Hawks (from Black Hawks Down, not the Chicago hockey team).

AngryCorgi

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 09:07

A bit of POTN Fantasy Football Trivia. Who is the only POTN member to win a Championship in both League 1 and League 2 ?

I'll start with the process of elimination --- it wasn't me... :-P

SoccerRef

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 09:18

A bit of POTN Fantasy Football Trivia. Who is the only POTN member to win a Championship in both League 1 and League 2 ?

I'll guess MDM... I think he's just trying to toot his own horn...

In2Photos

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 13:16

A bit of POTN Fantasy Football Trivia. Who is the only POTN member to win a Championship in both League 1 and League 2 ?
That would be you smarty pants. :rolleyes:

Do you still need players to fill the league? Is it free? How do we draft?
Let me know through here or PM me. Thanks.

Kevin
Team Name: Black Hawks (from Black Hawks Down, not the Chicago hockey team).
Yes Kevin, we still need more for League 2. I'll put you down.

The league is free. It is through NFL.com. You just have to create an account and register for the league once I send out the invites. We do a live draft at a time that most agree on. We will determine that once we fill all the spots for the leagues.

SoccerRef

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 14:26

A bit of POTN Fantasy Football Trivia. Who is the only POTN member to win a Championship in both League 1 and League 2 ?

I'll guess MDM... I think he's just trying to toot his own horn...

A bit of POTN Fantasy Football Trivia. Who is the only POTN member to win a Championship in both League 1 and League 2 ?
That would be you smarty pants. :rolleyes:

So I was RIGHT!? Woot Woot!! I'm winning and we haven't even started playing yet!!

hungt23

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 07:40

Yes Kevin, we still need more for League 2. I'll put you down.

The league is free. It is through NFL.com. You just have to create an account and register for the league once I send out the invites. We do a live draft at a time that most agree on. We will determine that once we fill all the spots for the leagues.[/quote]

Live draft? Would this be over the internet or in person? Let me know because I have two other leagues drafting at the end of August and the schedule might be conflicting. Thanks.

In2Photos

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 07:50

Live draft? Would this be over the internet or in person? Let me know because I have two other leagues drafting at the end of August and the schedule might be conflicting. Thanks.
Internet. But, you don't have to be at the draft. If you are not at the draft the computer picks your team for you.

hungt23

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 08:58

Thanks Mike. I am in.

AngryCorgi

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 11:03

Internet. But, you don't have to be at the draft. If you are not at the draft the computer picks your team for you.

And if you are NOT going to be there, make sure your ranking list is up-to-date as to what you want. Sometimes suspended, retired, or dead players wind up on that list because rankings often do not get updated by the system once you sign up, unless you change it yourself.

If you don't pay attention, you might be starting a PUP-lister or two the first week as well. You have to stay on your toes in in the FFL, gentlemen. ;)

AngryCorgi

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 11:04

We really should have a physical POTN FFL trophy that gets passed around year-to-year... :D

In2Photos

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 11:07

We really should have a physical POTN FFL trophy that gets passed around year-to-year... :D
Now that is a thought!

-MasterChief-

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 12:31

im for it!! not that im ever going to see it! :p

and it doesnt have to be a trophy ... it can be a medal, or a metal shoe ... :D

Todd Lambert

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 12:53

Or maybe a broken lens!

SoccerRef

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 13:37

Or maybe a broken lens!

Yeah! If someone has a lens destroyed at a Football game, we could mount it to a plaque with a small inscription... Sounds like FUN!

-MasterChief-

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 13:48

^^ :p :D

mdm

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 14:38

Now you went and done it. I'll never win now. This sounds like fun.

PhatPhoto

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 17:36

I would be in for that.

AngryCorgi

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 18:06

I don't have any damaged lenses, but I bet we could scrounge something up on ebay for ultra-cheap. Maybe a trophy with a heisman-esque pose carrying a lens instead of a football. HOT!

They've got those tiny 600/4 L IS models that would look great tucked under the arm.

canonnoob

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 18:10

broken nifty?

In2Photos

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 07:22

Only two spots left for League 2.

Still waiting for one of the League 1 folks to register as well.

SoccerRef

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 07:32

broken nifty?

I went over to the "WTB" forum in the Marketplace and put up a request for donated broken lenses and I have a few offers. I don't know which lenses they have yet, but I'll let you know when I find out...

I don't have any damaged lenses, but I bet we could scrounge something up on ebay for ultra-cheap. Maybe a trophy with a heisman-esque pose carrying a lens instead of a football. HOT!

They've got those tiny 600/4 L IS models that would look great tucked under the arm.

I was just thinking of mounting a lens to a piece of wood and having a small brass plate engraved, but if you've got the talent to pull of the heisman idea, I'd be all for it, that sounds pretty cool... There is just no way I could pull that off!

Darsk47

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 07:39

Originally Posted by canonnoob
broken nifty?

I went over to the "WTB" forum in the Marketplace and put up a request for donated broken lenses and I have a few offers. I don't know which lenses they have yet, but I'll let you know when I find out...

Quote:
Originally Posted by AngryCorgi
I don't have any damaged lenses, but I bet we could scrounge something up on ebay for ultra-cheap. Maybe a trophy with a heisman-esque pose carrying a lens instead of a football. HOT!

They've got those tiny 600/4 L IS models that would look great tucked under the arm.

I was just thinking of mounting a lens to a piece of wood and having a small brass plate engraved, but if you've got the talent to pull of the heisman idea, I'd be all for it, that sounds pretty cool... There is just no way I could pull that off!

I love where this is heading. Way to go guys !!

AngryCorgi

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 09:47

I was just thinking of mounting a lens to a piece of wood and having a small brass plate engraved, but if you've got the talent to pull of the heisman idea, I'd be all for it, that sounds pretty cool... There is just no way I could pull that off!

It's really not that difficult. They make trophies with resin-based figures that can be modified (cut-out ball, super-glue in 1/6th scale camera/lens) and the trophies are pretty inexpensive.

AngryCorgi

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 10:01

How about something like this:

http://www.gameballtrophies.com/2007/Bobbleheads/52500GS.gif

but with the football cutout and this white lens in its place:

http://i.ebayimg.com/16/!BWG)iNQ!mk~$(KGrHgoOKj!EjlLmZDmvBKV2gTiSSw~~_12.J PG

...or this camera around his neck and the 24-105 in his hand (this comes apart and has mini-lens caps and body cap!):

http://i.ebayimg.com/18/!BUiK--Q!Wk~$(KGrHgoOKisEjlLl7pG)BKN+KEg(3Q~~_12.JPG

We can even make him a tiny replica of the photographer vest to match the one in the POTN store. :D

Darsk47

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 10:30

^^
I think the big, white lens in hand is the way to go. That's a common sight on the sidelines at a game. Maybe even the camera around his neck.

Maybe "POTN" lettering on the helmet ?

thanks for stepping up !

SoccerRef

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 10:51

Again, Corgi, if you can do it, Go for it! I am not a modeler of that small detail. I used to build and fly RC Airplanes, and will again after the boys are off to college, but I don't think I'd do a good job on something that small...

LOVE your ideas! For what it's worth, I'd chip in a few dollars to cover the costs, and I imagine most of us would.

AngryCorgi

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 11:01

I'll order the pieces today and have a go at it this next week. I'll post results and see if you guys think it will work.

I totally agree about the helmet needing a POTN reference. A friend of mine has an engraving tool that should have no problem with the resin. I'll see what is possible with engraving when it gets here and I can examine how soft/brittle the resin on the statue is. BTW, that is a bobble-head figure...he'll need an IS lens! ;)

-MasterChief-

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 12:07

^^ yup, ill also chip in to cover the costs! thanks Tom!

AngryCorgi

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 13:31

I appreciate the offers on the cost-coverage, but don't sweat it. This stuff is really cheap. ;)

In2Photos

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 14:44

One spot remains in League 2!

PhatPhoto

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 17:15

I will take the last spot if it is still available for the second league.
Let me know.
Also willing to chip in for any cost of shipping or parts for it the trophy.
I was thinking of a lense with a helmet on it and POTN on the side, something like this:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3767245628_d1b310e210_o.jpg
Sorry my in hurry plus my photoshop skills are still in the works.

DDCSD

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 18:40

Dang, that should be sweet Tom! Thanks for offering to do it.

If that falls through, I've got an old Tamron 28-105 that I busted and then attempted to take apart and see if I could fix it...

Fade2

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 20:16

If there are anymore spots count me in!

In2Photos

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 21:59

If there are anymore spots count me in!
OK, you got the last slot in League 2! :)

DDCSD

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 23:18

Sad news for the Eagles (and the NFL) tonight. Thanks for the great years JJ.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-obit-johnson&prov=ap&type=lgns

In2Photos

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 07:44

Sad news for the Eagles (and the NFL) tonight. Thanks for the great years JJ.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-obit-johnson&prov=ap&type=lgns
Yeah I heard about that when I went to bed last night. Sad news.

In2Photos

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 07:50

League 2 draft time talk will be taking place soon so League 1 guys don't be alarmed! ;)

cunarder534

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 08:26

League 2 draft time talk will be taking place soon so League 1 guys don't be alarmed! ;)

Weekends would be best for me. Evenings after 5 pacific would work if needed.

hungt23

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 08:35

Anytime is good with me. I will be preranking my players ahead of time anyway. It will be a bonus if I am there.

canonnoob

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 09:13

im pretty much free anytime... just let me know and ill let you know if i am avialable.. my work schedule for the next week is:

Thursday 4-10
saturday 6:30-830, 2-10
Sunday 2-9
and Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-7, and Saturday 12-7

Fade2

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 09:21

I work evenings so the weekend would be great.

SoccerRef

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 09:51

I can be pretty flexible... With two kids playing sports, my job, and other stuff...

The best time for me is Midnight EST, any day of the week! Seriously...

Since I doubt most of you will agree that is a good time, I'll either clear my schedule to be available when you all decide or I'll pre-rank...

In2Photos

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:04

League 1 is drafting on August 20th. How about we try the following Saturday (27th) evening, say at 9:15pm ET (or a little later if needed). Give me a yay or nay.

SoccerRef

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:07

Works for Me...

canonnoob

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:20

Might work for me.. Not sure yet..

superdiver

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:14

I wil pre rank mine as well, but hope to be there if i can, weekends and evenings work for me as well....

In2Photos

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:20

Just so the new folks know the next steps here they are:

Once we set the draft date and time I will send out invites to all players so I will need your email address if you haven't already given it to me. Then you will be able to register to NFL.com (if you haven't already), and create a team to join the league.

squall1977

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:37

League 2

My team wil be the - One Cheek Sneaks - Would prefer to have draft start no later then 8pm pst any day is fine.

AngryCorgi

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:43

Sad news for the Eagles (and the NFL) tonight. Thanks for the great years JJ.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-obit-johnson&prov=ap&type=lgns

I was shocked that none of the major websites (ESPN, SI, and SN) I use for sports updates had this story as the front-page feature when it was announced. I even commented on it on SportingNews, saying that the sites should all be ashamed of themselves for flooding the front NFL page with news about how Reggie "I-can't-perform-at-the-pro-level" Bush dumped that human-petri-dish he was with. The SN mods took my comment down quickly, but amazingly were still not shamed into covering real news and the notification still hasn't made it to the NFL front page on any of those sites. Even the NFL network let me down.

I'll be honest...I am not an Eagle fan (duh!), but I have the utmost respect for what Johnson has been able to accomplish with the Eagles' D. Despite regular losses at defensive positions (some of them leader-type players), he had that defense playing 100% all the time. A lot of people claim that the Steelers' D has been better of late, but I don't buy it. The schemes that Johnson used were the most consistently effective, and he was always adding wrinkles to his gameplan.

The limiting factor for success has been (IMO) the Eagles' handling of players' contracts and the occasional turn-over/instability. There is no doubt that the Eagles' HC and DC have been among the best in the business over the past decade.

I hope Johnson's family finds peace and comfort in the wake of this loss. IMO, this is a far greater loss the the NFL community than any other offseason event that has occurred.

RIP!

Oh yeah, and McNabb sucks... :lol:

AngryCorgi

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:45

PhatPhoto

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 15:45

If you are supplying the 70-200, I'm game?? ;)

I can not even afford a broken one.

PhotosByEric

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 18:14

The 27th works for us. Pretty flexible on the evening hours start time.

In2Photos

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 09:52

League 1 is drafting on August 20th. How about we try the following Saturday (27th) evening, say at 9:15pm ET (or a little later if needed). Give me a yay or nay.
OK, I got the date wrong. The 27th is a Thursday. Saturday is the 29th. Which date/day is better?

Also, I need email addresses for the following:

hungt23 (Kevin)
squall1977 (Paul)

SoccerRef

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 10:39

The 29th definitely works better for me, I'll be shooting a Soccer match on the 27th... But, I can just prepare a list ahead of time if the 27th works for everyone else.

cunarder534

30th of July 2009 (Thu), 18:12

Either day works for me.

DDCSD

31st of July 2009 (Fri), 18:15

Hey you, Maclin. Get your butt to camp. Now.

http://www.derekcecilphotography.com/photos/606640299_X7Z77-O.jpg

DDCSD

31st of July 2009 (Fri), 18:17

Seriously. These agents are really starting to tick me off. I mean the freakin' draft was in April. This hold out and hold out until the team has to give in just to get you to camp before the season starts game is getting incredibly old.

ZGMF-X20A

31st of July 2009 (Fri), 18:43

August is coming folks... Don't forget to rank your players :)

Captain Mantastic

2nd of August 2009 (Sun), 21:24

have the links to the leagues been posted yet?

if the league 2 draft time hasn't been set, i would prefer a week night after 6 pm central...

Brandon

In2Photos

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 08:01

OK, not too many have responded since the last date "issue". I had already created the league before I realized the error. There doesn't seem to be much of a problem with leaving it on the 27th, so the invites should go out some time today.

I'm still missing a couple of email addresses though.

hungt23 (Kevin)
squall1977 (Paul)

Send me a PM please or we will have to bump you.

In2Photos

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 09:16

Invites sent to the addresses I have.

In2Photos

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 10:28

All 12 are now registered for League 1! :D Draft date and Time is 8/20/09 @ 9:15 ET. Mark it down!

chopper5654

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 17:22

FYI, derek, Maclin is closing in on a 5 year deal......should be in camp soon. at least thats the reasoning/rumor here in Mizzou country.

shame i saw this thread too late. :(

DDCSD

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 17:39

FYI, derek, Maclin is closing in on a 5 year deal......should be in camp soon. at least thats the reasoning/rumor here in Mizzou country.

shame i saw this thread too late. :(

He should have been there last week though. :evil:

:lol::lol:

chopper5654

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 23:06

totally agreed. i cant imagine a rook missing a day of his first camp. much less a week plus. i dont care what the reason, its just plain dumb........and gets things off on the wrong foot with coaches and fanbases.

i'm a KU guy, so i will also add that its not surprising of a mizzou guy. (i will, however, admit that mizzou is on the right track ncaa-wise. they have built a pretty strong program pretty quickly...provided they stay "clean.")

superdiver

3rd of August 2009 (Mon), 23:23

all set up here

AngryCorgi

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 09:46

The injury bug struck the birds early this year. Wade insisting that most practices not involve "tackling to the ground" doesn't sound quite as stupid as I thought it did last week.

DDCSD

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 12:27

The injury bug struck the birds early this year. Wade insisting that most practices not involve "tackling to the ground" doesn't sound quite as stupid as I thought it did last week.

I blew out my knee almost the exact same way when I was a junior in HS.

Oh well, at least we have some solid back-ups. I just hope they can step up.

It just sucks though, I really think Bradley was set for a huge year.

In2Photos

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 13:25

We lost Kemo (DT) for the year most likely with a torn Achilles tendon 30 minutes into our first practice and during a running drill. :( Jon Beason also tweaked a hamstring. D line was where we are short handed already. Should be interesting. :rolleyes:

AngryCorgi

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 13:41

I blew out my knee almost the exact same way when I was a junior in HS.

Oh well, at least we have some solid back-ups. I just hope they can step up.

It just sucks though, I really think Bradley was set for a huge year.

He is a solid player and probably one of the most consistent tacklers I saw last year. On the other hand, I am not sure how big of a hit the loss will really be. I can't see one hurt MLB being the difference in more than maybe 1 game. The biggest hit may be the communication/leadership loss from his position, but still I think you guys can fill in fine.

With the offense the iggles will be fielding, I don't think you'll have to worry very often about a one-player-variance on the defense - the games shouldn't be that close very often.

AngryCorgi

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 13:48

DDCSD

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 18:25

Most of the injuries so far have been stupid little non-contact injuries. I think the Bradley injury, though, was being reported as an after-the-tackle injury from other players making secondary contact and twisting his knee under a pile. Full-contact is one thing, but I have never seen tackle piles form in training camp drills or even team scrimmages. I would bet that its not a pre-season behavior that is endorsed even by Reid's staff either.

Really no contact, he went to make a tackle and bounced off (didn't twist anything at all) of Reggie Brown when going to make a tackle. He blew the knee before the contact. Freak injury.

Click to the #2 media where the photo is on this link (click watch video). It will show the video.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/sports&id=6945898

I agree its not the end of the world, but it sucks. This is why the Eagles believe in being so deep on the defense, they can usually absorb something like this with minimal damage.

AngryCorgi

5th of August 2009 (Wed), 13:29

AngryCorgi

5th of August 2009 (Wed), 17:47

Everybody here know what "Profootballtalk.com" is? I never really read it before or visited the site, but apparently its gained some popularity and was purchased by NBC recently. The guy who owned it (and still runs it) is Mike Florio, who now is being quoted all over the sports sites (and I think they are setting him up for running his mouth about the legit sports sites, to be honest). Check out his rankings of NFC teams in order of most likely to least likely to make the playoffs.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-08-05/handicapping-wide-open-nfc-race

Looks like he's throwing darts or just isn't very bright. He's citing the Albert Haynesworth (is his knee going to hold up and will he bother to be competitive with all that $$$$$$$$?) acquisition as the main reason why the team that finished last in the NFC East will now finish 2nd. and 5th overall in the NFC. I also don't buy the Falcons #3 billing, the Vikings #2 billing (with either Gus Frerotte or Tarvaris with a strained MCL, take your pick), or the idea that Seattle will win the West. Then he puts the Eagles at #12 on his list and we all know he's hitting the pipe.

I know this much...in a non-contract year (2006), I remember the 'pokes taking Drew Bledsoe into Tennessee and still plowing through Haynesworth like he was a pinata. In fact that was the game where he got ejected for stepping on Andre's head after being beaten repeatedly.

DDCSD

5th of August 2009 (Wed), 18:01

It's good to not be the center of the media world in training camp.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4378744

The iggles seem to be sucking all the negative press up so we can practice in peace for once. :D

What a moron. On the bright side, at least he didn't get busted for steroids.

Everybody here know what "Profootballtalk.com" is? I never really read it before or visited the site, but apparently its gained some popularity and was purchased by NBC recently. The guy who owned it (and still runs it) is Mike Florio, who now is being quoted all over the sports sites (and I think they are setting him up for running his mouth about the legit sports sites, to be honest). Check out his rankings of NFC teams in order of most likely to least likely to make the playoffs.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-08-05/handicapping-wide-open-nfc-race

Looks like he's throwing darts or just isn't very bright. He's citing the Albert Haynesworth (is his knee going to hold up and will he bother to be competitive with all that $$$$$$$$?) acquisition as the main reason why the team that finished last in the NFC East will now finish 2nd. and 5th overall in the NFC. I also don't buy the Falcons #3 billing, the Vikings #2 billing (with either Gus Frerotte or Tarvaris with a strained MCL, take your pick), or the idea that Seattle will win the West. Then he puts the Eagles at #12 on his list and we all know he's hitting the pipe.

I know this much...in a non-contract year (2006), I remember the 'pokes taking Drew Bledsoe into Tennessee and still plowing through Haynesworth like he was a pinata. In fact that was the game where he got ejected for stepping on Andre's head after being beaten repeatedly.

Yeah, I'm not so sure about all that. He's picking the teams that need absolutely everything to fall into place to do as well as he has them ranked. Things just don't happen like that in the NFL. Not for a whole season anyways.

Jon

5th of August 2009 (Wed), 18:15

In2Photos

6th of August 2009 (Thu), 07:09

superdiver

6th of August 2009 (Thu), 10:58

comon guys from league 2, you need to get signed up or the rest of us will be dropped out fo the league... its fast and its easy!

AngryCorgi

6th of August 2009 (Thu), 11:33

He knows his stuff and is much more of an "insider" than a "ranker".

Yeah, I forgot to mention that. He supposedly is plugged in, but whether or not he knows how to use that information.....

He's picking the teams that need absolutely everything to fall into place to do as well as he has them ranked. Things just don't happen like that in the NFL. Not for a whole season anyways.

That was my initial thinking with the Viking pick. I'm not going to be shocked when the federal courts turn that silly williams ruing on its head, creating some temporary holes that may be difficult to overcome in the short term. That's what has me miffed with the iggles being so far down, when they have incredible depth at most positions.

I know for Dallas to succeed, a lot has to happen. First, Austin has to at least get 50% time on the other side of Roy - he's the only guy with the speed to burn good DBs, but his health is up-and-down. Second, the O-line can't afford a single injury! They are shallow at all positions on the O-line (except maybe center) and an injury would make a decent (not great) O-line quickly turn into an O-line with a huge hole. Good pass-rushers (something in abundance in the NFC East) would have a field day and you'd see teams blitzing 40% of the time. Third, Martellus Bennett has to pull his head out and wake up. The kid is very talented, but very, very immature. If he does his job, the two-TE set will FINALLY be a successful scheme in Dallas. Finally, our DBs have got to take the next step. Jenkins or Scandrick are the most likely candidates to win the #2 CB slot, but neither has been completely consistent. Scandrick appears to be the one with the better instincts, but Jenkins is more athletic. I have no clue who is going to start as the FS, though. That one is a total toss-up.

There just seems to be too much unresolved at this point to suggest we'd even compete for a wild card spot, so I don't think Dallas should be anywhere close to the top 10 on the NFC list.