"It is essential to understand that battles are primarliy won in the hearts of men." - Vince Lombardi

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Trophy Selection for 2009

Only four teams voted for the trophy for 2009. Voting teams specified their top choices. 5 points were awarded for each 1st place vote, 4 points for each 2nd place vote, 3 points for each 3rd place vote, 2 points for each 4th place vote and 1 point for each 5th place vote. Below are the results.

8" Resin Runner Trophy - 14 points (2 first place votes, 1 3rd place vote, 1 5th place vote)
Crystal Football Trophy - 13 points (2 first place votes, 1 3rd place vote)
Resin Football Trophy - 12 Points(3 second place votes)
"Twin" Statute Trophy - 10 points (1 second place vote, 2 third place votes)
Crystal Cube Trophy - 2 points (1 fourth place vote)

Thanks to those teams that voted. I appreciate everyone's input.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Post Season Survey Results

Ten of the league's twelve teams responded to the post season survey. The reults are posted below.

1. The league has held a Live Draft the past two years. Everyone in the league seems to enjoy the live draft, unfortunately when draft day arrives for the 2009 season, it is likely the commissioner will be off attending graduate school in another state. With that being said, how would you like to see the draft conducted in 2009. (In the event that the commissioner is still in Morgantown for the 2009 season, a live draft will be held in Morgantown as in the past two years.)

Live Online Draft - 7
Live Draft (willing to travel) - 2
Auto Draft - 1

2. In 2006 the League voted to move to a keeper league. Please state the player from you current team that you would like to keep on your team for next year. You may NOT keep the same player that you kept last year. (Please note: If your Keeper unexpectedly retires or has a season/career ending injury IN THE OFFSEASON, you will be allowed to chose a different keeper from this year's team.)

See 2009 Draft Order/Keepers at the right

3. It has been suggested that keepers should not be declared until the start of the new season. Currently keepers are declared at the end of the season so that other players can formulate their draft strategy. Which of the following time frames would you prefer in declaring your keeper for future years?

End of Season, no later than Pro Bowl - 5
Beginning of next season's preseason - 5

4. What other changes, if any, would you like to see for the 2009 season?

There were several suggestions which I will review and consider for the next season.

5. Would you be interested in participating in other fantasy leagues under this commissioner and with this group of people?

Yes - 8
No - 2

I will invite everyone to join other leagues. If you wish to participate, just sign up when you recieve the invitation. If you do not wish to participate, simply ignore the invitation and you will be removed from the invitation to that league for future years.

Enjoy the offseason. I hope it is a short one.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Congratulations to the Steelers

Congratulations to Steeler Nation for their sixth Super Bowl crown!