Fantasy Football '09
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Seriously. I wanted to own a copy of a particular (American) football game. I saw the Amazon commercials and thought I'd try it out. Terrible decision. It was a highlight reel. It wasn't much different than the highlight videos that the NFL throws on its website.
The really don't give you any option. I never understood why they don't want people recording games and sharing them. It increases the fan base. Besides, it isn't like they can market the game after it has been aired already. -
QUOTE (Jedd @ Sep 22 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I never understood why they don't want people recording games and sharing them. It increases the fan base. Besides, it isn't like they can market the game after it has been aired already.
It's because you're not paying them. And it's retarded. Especially given that there's no vehicle through which to pay them for it anyway.
As though seeing film online detracts from the film when seen on PTI... But the NFL sells that footage to the major networks. And the major networks don't want you to have it because it's THEIRS. And the exclusive ownership of such footage translates to money on their books.
Just remember these people are the producers. The titans of industry. Without them we would be nothing. And they can never be replaced. -
QUOTE (Jedd @ Sep 22 2009, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I never understood why they don't want people recording games and sharing them. It increases the fan base. Besides, it isn't like they can market the game after it has been aired already.
It's because you're not paying them. And it's retarded. Especially given that there's no vehicle through which to pay them for it anyway.
As though seeing film online detracts from the film when seen on PTI... But the NFL sells that footage to the major networks. And the major networks don't want you to have it because it's THEIRS. And the exclusive ownership of such footage translates to money on their books.
Just remember these people are the producers. The titans of industry. Without them we would be nothing. And they can never be replaced.
/options:
o Tivo the game. Technically against the rules I think. Posting the footage is CERTAINLY against the rules. Showing it in your home MIGHT be against the rules.
o Tivo a program that shows the footage. Allowed. Sharing is still prohibited. Even if you only share a portion of the footage.
o Buy a highlight real and hope the play is on there. Still not permitted to share.
o Go to the game and film it live. Prohibited. You paid for the ticket and the camera, and you still can't have that footage.
I love rules that treat corporate entities as super-people. -
sorry for taking a dump over everyone the first two weeks
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QUOTE (BlackLight @ Sep 22 2009, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>sorry for taking a dump over everyone the first two weeks
your time will come. -
Put a fork in me, I'm done...
2 of my starting WRs (Antonio Bryant, Steve Breaston) decide to have knee problems, and my other starting WR (Santana Moss) has been shut down by opponent's D. Luckily I had Percy Harvin and picked up Mario Manningham before anyone else, but the damage may have already been done (with how tight the race is going to be, starting off 0-2 means I'm going to have some monster weeks ahead)...
Ugh. -
QUOTE (Governor @ Oct 6 2009, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm doing this fantasy football thing wrong, I suppose. I'm averaging 110 points a game, yet I've only won once, and I see a large number of teams coming nowhere near that total.
Its all who you are playing.
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QUOTE (Governor @ Oct 6 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm doing this fantasy football thing wrong, I suppose. I'm averaging 110 points a game, yet I've only won once, and I see a large number of teams coming nowhere near that total.
Well Gov, first off, you had Larry Fitzgerald on a bye last week and didn't switch him out with someone on your bench before Sunday, so you lost potential points there. Secondly, you played me last week, and I think we can all agree that I am a powerhouse in this league (imagine the New England Patriots circa '07). Keep up to date on your byes and injuries, and you'll be fine. -
QUOTE (BlackLight @ Oct 7 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well Gov, first off, you had Larry Fitzgerald on a bye last week and didn't switch him out with someone on your bench before Sunday, so you lost potential points there. Secondly, you played me last week, and I think we can all agree that I am a powerhouse in this league (imagine the New England Patriots circa '07). Keep up to date on your byes and injuries, and you'll be fine.
I am aware that I slipped up with my byes this past week, and I completely understand a loss because of it (I don't have Larry Fitzgerald though; I didn't sub out DeSean Jackson who was on his bye week). It was negligence on my part.
I think you missed the point of my frustrations though. I am scoring better than most people in the league consistently even including this past week where I fucked up my roster, yet I am ranked 11/14. As a point of comparison, I am averaging five more points each week than you are, yet I am 1-3 and you are 4-0. I'm sure you can imagine how that is slightly annoying. -
QUOTE (BlackLight @ Oct 7 2009, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>New England Patriots circa '07
So then your demise is iminent/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />
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QUOTE (Governor @ Oct 7 2009, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am aware that I slipped up with my byes this past week, and I completely understand a loss because of it (I don't have Larry Fitzgerald though; I didn't sub out DeSean Jackson who was on his bye week). It was negligence on my part.
I think you missed the point of my frustrations though. I am scoring better than most people in the league consistently even including this past week where I fucked up my roster, yet I am ranked 11/14. As a point of comparison, I am averaging five more points each week than you are, yet I am 1-3 and you are 4-0. I'm sure you can imagine how that is slightly annoying.
Well, the good news is, if you keep that up, the law of averages says you should start winning. This is a long-term season, you've obviously just been playing people who have had extraordinary days (see: Chris Johnson, frank gore, san francisco d, etc.). pretty sure you would have beaten me this week if you didn't have so many byes -
c'mon guys this lead is getting a little out of hand
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QUOTE (Magic @ Oct 8 2009, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Fuck -- way to remind him of his byes THIS week when he plays me. I was hoping he'd slip up again. Assholes.
Ha! Didn't matter at all. I can't do much when my best wide receiver and best running backs both score no points. -
QUOTE (Governor @ Oct 12 2009, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ha! Didn't matter at all. I can't do much when my best wide receiver and best running backs both score no points.
Yeah bad luck for you, my QB got me a total of -2 points and I still win? Thank you Viking Defense. -
I don't know how Blacklight ends up with some bullshit like Roddy White scoring 38 points. WTF. Already a 15 point favorite and you pull that BS? My poor little team played their hearts out.
The irony, if Ricky Williams also scores 38 points, I win. I'm allowed to dream. -
QUOTE (Pheylan @ Oct 12 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I don't know how Blacklight ends up with some bullshit like Roddy White scoring 38 points. WTF. Already a 15 point favorite and you pull that BS? My poor little team played their hearts out.
The irony, if Ricky Williams also scores 38 points, I win. I'm allowed to dream.
Sticky Ricky just had a pretty sick run. If he doesn't hurt himself he may very well score some points for you. -
QUOTE (Andrew @ Oct 12 2009, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Sticky Ricky just had a pretty sick run. If he doesn't hurt himself he may very well score some points for you.
He's having a good night for him, but not 38 points great. What kind of crap is that. I'm bitter about this one. -
lol roddy's making up for the four weeks he took off.
god i'm running train all over this league -
QUOTE (BlackLight @ Oct 13 2009, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>lol roddy's making up for the four weeks he took off.
god i'm running train all over this league
It's because you rigged the draft and gave yourself the first pick, and me the fucking last pick. -
no rigging involved bite your tongue you ingrate
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QUOTE (xemplar @ Oct 12 2009, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I lost this week...onto other news....MOTHERFUCKING BRAD LIDGE IS BACK AND THE PHILLIES ARE GOING TO THE NLCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too soon, Sean. Don't get cocky. He looked pretty bad in those games, even though he gave up no runs.
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QUOTE (dan @ Oct 13 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Too soon, Sean. Don't get cocky. He looked pretty bad in those games, even though he gave up no runs.
-dan
well....you do have a point... -
looks like you finally caught up to me kp
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QUOTE (BlackLight @ Oct 18 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>looks like you finally caught up to me kp
Still got Roddy White to decide it...he did get 38 points last week, not to ginx myself. -
Let it be known that it requires about 150 points/game to beat me any given week :0
props to kp you bastard -
QUOTE (BlackLight @ Oct 19 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Let it be known that it requires about 150 points/game to beat me any given week :0
props to kp you bastard
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chugging along dutifully
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QUOTE (Pheylan @ Oct 26 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>How the fuck does someone win with 59 total points.
i am just that awesome. -
QUOTE (Governor @ Oct 27 2009, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm actually just seeing if I can remain in the top 5 for point totals while being dead last in wins.
You are doing a good job of it too.
Was a close game again this week, I thought I was out of it with fucking drew brees..
Hey...could I have Miles Austin? -
ROLLING
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