June 26th $175 Auction DC

Coltsfan · Post by **Coltsfan** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:39 pm

I've been reading through some of these old threads discussing different drafts that were held early in the year. Forget some of the bickering here but the first 11 pages were a very good read. It's amazing how accurate a lot of the analysis was.

Rich nailed most of his predictions here. Several people predicted the demise of Russ's team which unfortunately happened. Billy had a tough year but at the time of the draft Chad Johnson was not injured. He also lost Galloway, Burleson, SJax, Yince Young, and Heap to injuries.

Bob definitely put together the best team but I didn't see his team mentioned as being the best in this thread. Here are the standings through week 12.

1. The Bob Squad Bob Swallows 2045.7
2. Coltsfan DC Wayne Ellis 1965.6
3. Ugliest Auction Team Marc Quitsch 1770.15
4. Team Dunn Rich Dunn 1669.2
5. Team Weber Mike Weber 1667.6
6. sat dc Matthew Bayley 1651.85
7. Bauler Shot Caller Matthew Bauler 1644.2
8. Zefurs DC2 KJ Duke 1608.75
9. Team Wiseheart Jim Wiseheart 1533
10. Stay on the Porch BWAZZ Billy Wasosky 1487.6
11. Smokey's Doghouse AUC DC Jules McLean 1483.75
12. Team Steele Russ Steele 1441.45
13. The Gnat's Elbow Gregory Morgan 1429.4
14. Team Benetti Rob Benetti 1278.05

Wayne

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:41 pm

Wayne, I honestly think these early auctions helped my strategy this year. Auctions give a true value to each and every player, and if you've got an auction or two under your belt before you do the live auctions for big money, you're ahead of the game as long as you've learned from your mistakes, as well as others.

I still don't know how my team is in 3rd place. It definitely IS the Ugliest Auction Team I've ever bought.

Coltsfan · Post by **Coltsfan** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:49 pm

Originally posted by Diesel:
Wayne, I honestly think these early auctions helped my strategy this year. Auctions give a true value to each and every player, and if you've got an auction or two under your belt before you do the live auctions for big money, you're ahead of the game as long as you've learned from your mistakes, as well as others.

I still don't know how my team is in 3rd place. It definitely IS the Ugliest Auction Team I've ever bought. Brees/Boldin/Jennings is a great start. If you had hit on a couple of RB's you would have had a very good team. You're 100 points up over 4th place!

I do agree that early auctions really help in preparation for the main leagues. For me, there is nothing more fun than a DC auction! I like the DC format but with the auction you don't have to worry about 21 straight defenses going before it's your pick again and you get shut out. It may cost you, but you can control your roster.

Wayne

pizzatyme · Post by **pizzatyme** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:53 am

Originally posted by Coltsfan:
I've been reading through some of these old threads discussing different drafts that were held early in the year. Forget some of the bickering here but the first 11 pages were a very good read. It's amazing how accurate a lot of the analysis was.

Several people predicted the demise of Russ's team which unfortunately happened. Billy had a tough year but at the time of the draft Chad Johnson was not injured. He also lost Galloway, Burleson, SJax, Yince Young, and Heap to injuries.

Wayne Wayne, thanks for the salt!

It's too bad only Billy's team had injuries!

Coltsfan · Post by **Coltsfan** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:21 am

Sorry Russ - I honestly didn't look through anyone's team but Billy's and that was only because of the long banter that him and Rich had back and forth in regards to who had the better team.

BTW - we did get third in Kentucky - does that win us Super Bowl tickets or something less?

Wayne

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:43 am

I thought you guys were spotting me 300 points for moderating AND playing in this league?

Coltsfan · Post by **Coltsfan** » Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:45 am

Originally posted by Diesel:
I thought you guys were spotting me 300 points for moderating AND playing in this league? I would be okay with spotting Russ 300.

Wayne

BillyWaz · Post by **BillyWaz** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:19 am

Originally posted by Coltsfan:
quote:Originally posted by Diesel:
Wayne, I honestly think these early auctions helped my strategy this year. Auctions give a true value to each and every player, and if you've got an auction or two under your belt before you do the live auctions for big money, you're ahead of the game as long as you've learned from your mistakes, as well as others.

I still don't know how my team is in 3rd place. It definitely IS the Ugliest Auction Team I've ever bought. For me, there is nothing more fun than a DC auction! I like the DC format but with the auction you don't have to worry about 21 straight defenses going before it's your pick again and you get shut out. It may cost you, but you can control your roster.

Wayne [/QUOTE]I couldn't agree more Wayne!

These leagues are a blast! Without yet asking Greg or Tom, and figuring out if people would be up for it, I am thinking of trying to get a LIVE DC auction in Chicago next year.

Not sure if there would be enough interest and getting the right time would be tricky, but I think for a modest fee there would be some interest.

The times I was considering are.....

-Thursday evening around 8:00 CST.

-Friday evening around 9:00 CST (would be a LONG day after the auction)

-Saturday evening (same scenario as Friday)

- Sunday morning around 9:00 AM CST (before everyone left to go home)

In looking at it, Thursday or Sunday would work best, and of course we would need an auctioneer, but I think it would be a blast.

In the offseason I will try and put up a post to see if there is enough interest.

One more thing.... Bob Swallows is NOT invited!

Just kidding of course!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[ November 27, 2008, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: BillyWaz ]

weber7777 · Post by **weber7777** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:40 am

this was my first DC draft in auction or draft format, got to tell you i didn't care for it.. just thought was a little boring.. i knew after draft i wasn't happy with squad but it did ok i may pull out 3rd place which would be amazing..

- guys, what is the prizes for this league.. im told there is money for 1 2 and 3? then someone said 1 and 2.. i would like to see the post oriignal post to verify prize format here and share.. hope all is well guys..

my leagues this year were very ordinary, im in it in most, but jst either peaked too early or too late.. only league im doing very well in ironically enough is rotobowl.. im no. 5 in points out of 400 teams.. hey it's 20k prize, we'll see.. i could use it..

pizzatyme · Post by **pizzatyme** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:59 pm

Originally posted by Coltsfan:
quote:Originally posted by Diesel:
I thought you guys were spotting me 300 points for moderating AND playing in this league? I would be okay with spotting Russ 300.

Wayne [/QUOTE]Dude!