FISO ESPN Season 8

[Rick Spangle]

Hello again

Never too early to start thinking about NFL - so I've fired emails off to all of last year's players. Great response so far, 11 replies - all signing on for another year. Just waiting at the moment for Portsmouth Pirates to reply.
And (while I remembered) I've got rid of the 10-point advantage for home playoff teams. Not changing anything else at the moment, unless anyone has any specific requests?

Draft date will ideally be a Sunday pm - preferably for me the 24th August, but we can liaise on that a little later.

Rick.

[Asdral225]

I will be back this year.
Get It Right Next Time

[Mark1886]

Do we still have draft pick trading for the draft in place? If so, I vote to get rid of it.

[Rick Spangle]

Giants - thanks for reply, original post now edited.
Mark - draft trading currently not allowed - and I agree with you, I can do without it.

[Bronn]

i'd be keen to join if any spaces open up.

[Rick Spangle]

Thanks, I'll put you down as 1st reserve if Portsmouth Pirates fail to turn up. Plenty of time for him to reply though, I have a feeling he's one of the oldest, if not a founder, member of the league so I'm assuming he'll be back.

[Asdral225]

I have changed my user name from the giants of New York to Asdral225

[Rick Spangle]

Still just waiting on Portsmouth Pirates - email and PM sent.

[Rick Spangle]

Portsmouth Pirates are back for another year so we've got an unchanged league

Next order of business - draft date/time. I think the easiest way to do it is to put a poll up on the ESPN league homepage with a few options. (Which incidentally is here http://games.espn.go.com/ffl/leagueoffi ... ueId=40558" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )

Also, any other ideas that people have with regards to tweaking any settings, please post them here (or there).
Just to confirm, I've removed the 10 point start for home teams in the playoffs due to resounding objections!

[Rick Spangle]

Just a reminder, vote on draft time/date open for 1 more week.

[Rick Spangle]

Draft now set at 9pm UK time, 24th August - thanks to those who voted, and I hope that those who preferred another date or time can still make it along.

Also, a keeper reminder - two keepers must be selected by 5pm on draft date - if no keepers have been selected, you'll end up with my choice of your two players (don't worry, I'll be sensible )

[Rick Spangle]

Cornish Tinners and Forest Tigers both leaving it a little late to select mandatory keepers - perhaps you could let me know if you're aware of the deadline and just using all available time?

[Mark1886]

Draft now set at 9pm UK time, 24th August - thanks to those who voted, and I hope that those who preferred another date or time can still make it along.

Also, a keeper reminder - two keepers must be selected by 5pm on draft date - if no keepers have been selected, you'll end up with my choice of your two players (don't worry, I'll be sensible )

Don't forget the FISO NFL draft tonight.

[AKNel1]

I may be a little late to arrive, my birthday today and kids are taking me out for dinner - should be back around 9ish

[Rick Spangle]

Keepers now locked in - everyone's picks are here.

Bruschi 54s - Jamaal Charles (RB), Doug Martin (RB)
Caracas Firecrackers - Matt Ryan (QB), Percy Harvin (WR)
Forest Tigers - LeSean McCoy (RB), Alfred Morris (RB)
Barry Crockers - Andre Johnson (WR), Demaryius Thomas (WR)
Putney Gooners - Adrian Peterson (RB), Peyton Manning (QB)
Fulchester Fish - Aaron Rodgers (QB), DeMarco Murray (RB)
Get It Right Next Time - Drew Brees (QB), Jimmy Graham (TE)
Cornish Tinners - Dez Bryant (WR), Antonio Brown (WR)
Chingford Gingers - A.J.Green (WR), Matt Forte (RB)
Portsmouth Pirates - Arian Foster (RB), Montee Ball (RB)
Crystal Tipps - Calvin Johnson (WR), Vernon Davis (TE)
X-Men - Marshawn Lynch (RB), Reggie Bush (RB)

See you all at 9 - and Firecrackers, may you get the RB of your choice for your birthday

[Rick Spangle]

Draft all done - thanks for your attendance.
Please remember to update your trading blocks - I've started the ball rolling, listening to offers for Eddie Lacy.

[Sport Billy]

Rick, I'll be your first reserve if anyone drops out for this season please?

[SunderlandFan]

I'd be interested in joining if any spots open up. I this will be my second year playing and Ive got a real taste for it since I won my office league