2009 AP Fantasy League(s)?

by paxi on Jul 2, 2009 5:59 PM CDT

Ok so I am getting a little antsy but any thoughts out there about AP fantasy football leagues this year. I imagine that with so many more people around here this year, a single 12 team league would fill up pretty quickly. What about 3-4, 12 team leagues with a means of then deciding the "grand winner"? Would stink though if a bunch of people ruined things by signing up and then bailing. Thoughts?

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I'd be interested. I'm a FF addict.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jul 2, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions

We may have another "official" one this year

Go ahead and organize however many you want.

I’m bowing out of fantasy this year. I’ve finally admitted I just don’t care enough to keep up with it.

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by Chris Thorman on Jul 2, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions

I have a league that I always do with old friends

I have never done two leagues though. Does that dilute the experience for any of you “mutileaguers” out there?

by paxi on Jul 2, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I usually enter at least six leagues a year minimum but Ive got an addiction problem.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jul 2, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions

What!!!??

As the reigning AP fantasy champion, this is disheartening.

I don't have religion, I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
Erykah Badu is on notice. Amel Larrieux is catching up to you quickly. Let me see what you got, Erykah.

by DThomasReigns on Jul 2, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

We'll still have it DThomas

I may just not be active in it.

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by Chris Thorman on Jul 2, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

That is exactly how I feel about it

It can be fun, but it is so much work. And I just don’t like the way it changes the way you watch the games. You shouldn’t be rooting for a Bronco just because they are on your fantasy team.

by TheQ on Jul 2, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Eh

I usually just use it as an excuse to not feel quite so bad when someone from a hated rival plays a good game or busts a big play. It [took] some of the sting out of Brandon Marshall’s TDs and Nate Kaeding’s field goals when I knew they were netting me points in the process.

When it comes to KC, I’ll root for my team over my fantasy player(s) 18 times out of 10. The fantasy teams simply give me more “purpose” to watching games other than KC’s every week and help me get to know individual players’ throughout the league better.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Jul 3, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Good points............

That is the way i look at it too. I just play in 1 FF league, with my little brother and friends.But i dont go to the extreme’s that some people do, i dont make a list or anything like that. I just go by players and what i know about them. B.Westbrook has saved my butt many times over the last 3 years,as my 2nd RB, but i might have to find someone else to take his place this year.

by CPT.Caveman on Jul 3, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Count me in

"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"

by Jux on Jul 2, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions

Paxi

Could you explain how one works? for us newbies that might be interested.
and how much time is involved in it?

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

How much time do you have?

:) That much!

by TheQ on Jul 2, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions

I got an idea for a great post but no skill

A comparison of the 4 AFC West projected starters, charted, and ranked.
Needs a great Chart, alas no skill. Maybe you want to run with it? Or someone else?
Hey I got a flying monkey and a Sweet new T from oldchiefsfan:)

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 2, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm bad at explanations but heres a decent link:

http://www.squidoo.com/fantasyfootball101

Bottom line is that it takes about 5 minutes per week to set your lineups, but if you get into it like many, it can be quite time consuming. It does change the way you watch games, for better and for worse.

by paxi on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe I better stick to midnight commenting, NOT!

AP has already changed the way I will watch Football in 2009.
Baby steps :)

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm interested

I was actually getting ready to ask if AP had an annual league. Seems like everybody here knows enough football to make it interesting.

by Aperture on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

I'm in

Pretty hardcore when it comes to fantasy football.

"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi

by Shawn on Jul 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions

If we had a...

suicide league or one of those bogus salary cap leagues, we could accommodate everyone. I’d like to see a big suicide league where you just pick the winners with point spreads each week

Viva 65tosspowertrap! The master of incoherent, nonsensical ramblings.

by HIV 2 Elway on Jul 2, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions

How much does suicide cost :)

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 2, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

you bet it all in a suicide league man, i dont have any brothers left in fact

by huskersnchiefs on Jul 3, 2009 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions

I'll do it

I really like the ESPN free leagues and how they are set up. However, half the people quit after week 4 which sucks.

If we arein an AP league at least we know everyone will stick it out and makeit fun.

Paddy

by Patrick Allen on Jul 3, 2009 9:32 AM CDT reply actions

I'm in for

an AP fantasy league. I generally do 4-6 teams each year, spread out over Yahoo! and a couple other sites. I’d love to get in on some AP FF.

by Seth_C on Jul 3, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions

Id also like

to join a league here on AP. So when the time gets closer Im definately in.

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Jul 3, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

If we go ahead and do this I would recommend....

Espn’s free leagues especially if theres some people who are newer to the idea. It’s the most user friendly and best quality of all the fantasy league systems in my opinion.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Jul 3, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions

Count me in.

I am ok with ESPN. I have used Yahoo for four seasons now, and like it as well. I wont quit. Fantasy Junkie right here! How do the drafts go?

Can't wait to put my pads on a Raider, My Helmet on a Hater. I'm the Arrowhead Gladiator!!

by ArrowheadGladiator on Jul 3, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

Sounds Cool

I’m 40, is cool still cool? I just heard that jean shorts are no longer cool, and I am in such denial!!!!! Please help me!

Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full...

by cpa913 on Jul 3, 2009 11:32 PM CDT reply actions

yeah dude...

Jean shorts are definitely out… That is the only fashion advice I can give, that is unless they are cutoffs, which are cutoff right above the pockets “ears.”

Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals

by averagegatsby on Jul 5, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

gatsby's right, jorts are definitely out

Shpants are where it’s at. :)

I don't have religion, I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday.
Erykah Badu is on notice. Amel Larrieux is catching up to you quickly. Let me see what you got, Erykah.

by DThomasReigns on Jul 5, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

they are all the rage in Europe.

But then again I saw a lot of mullets whilst in Germany too.

Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals

by averagegatsby on Jul 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm Down

Sign me up definitely.

by Chief Seattle on Jul 4, 2009 11:59 AM CDT reply actions

Im game for a fantasy league...

and since im relatively new to this forum/blog I would suggest that newbies of this place would be in one league (or leagues), and that the regulars could be in another, with the caveat that the winners of the “noob” leagues could earn their way into the other league.

Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals

by averagegatsby on Jul 5, 2009 9:59 AM CDT reply actions

OR!

We could do this for the long term and set it up like European soccer leagues, where good fantasy players get to play good players, and when you do poorly you get demoted.

Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals

by averagegatsby on Jul 5, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions