2014 THNFF !!

[Deadskins]

Shout out to LPJ for his excellent (winning) draft. Pubed me by 8.62 points on projecttions (only two teams projected for over 2000 points).



Well done, Mr. Commish!

Yogi auto picked for last place and will likely have to manage his ass off.



LTI solid as always.



Here we go.

I think the numbers at the end proved that I had the best draft. 2nd place overall, #3 in scoring, and only 19 (second lowest) moves made.

[Skins Fan in Indy]

Is this a keeper league by chance?.

If this is not a keeper league I would very much like to play again next year if possible.

[Deadskins]

there is only 1 thing left to do....WIN THE WHOLE FING THING....LOL

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

Is this a keeper league by chance?.

If this is not a keeper league I would very much like to play again next year if possible.

Sooo, whats a "Keeper" league??

[DarthMonk]

Shout out to LPJ for his excellent (winning) draft. Pubed me by 8.62 points on projecttions (only two teams projected for over 2000 points).



Well done, Mr. Commish!

Yogi auto picked for last place and will likely have to manage his ass off.



LTI solid as always.



Here we go.

I think the numbers at the end proved that I had the best draft. 2nd place overall, #3 in scoring, and only 19 (second lowest) moves made.

Proved is a strong word.

LPJ's opponents outscored your opponents (your points against was lowest in the league) by over 252 points. He also outscored you by more than 73. That's a net point differential of over 325 points which is over 25 points per week so the 2nd place overall loses a lot of it's value in this metric.

This is further evidenced by these interesting numbers:

Laughing Hyenas would be 103-66 if they played every team every week.

If Deadskins had played every team in the league each week, they would be 109-60

If The LTI had played every team in the league each week, they would be 120-49.

L P J would be 127-42 if they played every team every week.

These numbers in conjunction with LPJ's draft rating show LPJ's draft kicked butt and he was snake bit.

My downfall was having both my RBs go down the same week (not to mention my 2 best LBs) and then not simply starting Cutler a few times. I had a tidy 10-3 anyway but managed it away ... but that's another story.

The numbers show you had a nice year but they far from prove you had the best draft ... IMO.

[Deadskins]

Shout out to LPJ for his excellent (winning) draft. Pubed me by 8.62 points on projecttions (only two teams projected for over 2000 points).



Well done, Mr. Commish!

Yogi auto picked for last place and will likely have to manage his ass off.



LTI solid as always.



Here we go.

I think the numbers at the end proved that I had the best draft. 2nd place overall, #3 in scoring, and only 19 (second lowest) moves made.

Proved is a strong word.

LPJ's opponents outscored your opponents (your points against was lowest in the league) by over 252 points. He also outscored you by more than 73. That's a net point differential of over 325 points which is over 25 points per week so the 2nd place overall loses a lot of it's value in this metric.

This is further evidenced by these interesting numbers:

Laughing Hyenas would be 103-66 if they played every team every week.

If Deadskins had played every team in the league each week, they would be 109-60

If The LTI had played every team in the league each week, they would be 120-49.

L P J would be 127-42 if they played every team every week.

These numbers in conjunction with LPJ's draft rating show LPJ's draft kicked butt and he was snake bit.

My downfall was having both my RBs go down the same week (not to mention my 2 best LBs) and then not simply starting Cutler a few times. I had a tidy 10-3 anyway but managed it away ... but that's another story.

The numbers show you had a nice year but they far from prove you had the best draft ... IMO.

WTF does points against have to do with the excellence of my draft? Matchups are the deciding factor in final record, no question, but the fact that I'm #3 in scoring with only 19 changes from my drafted roster PROVES (IMO) that I had the best draft. LTI and LPJ also had good drafts, but needed 50 changes to get to the higher points for totals.

[DarthMonk]

Is this a keeper league by chance?.

If this is not a keeper league I would very much like to play again next year if possible.

Just make a habit of checking this forum - especially in June and July. An opening typically arises.

BTW - not a keeper league.

[DarthMonk]

Is this a keeper league by chance?.

If this is not a keeper league I would very much like to play again next year if possible.

Sooo, whats a "Keeper" league??

You get to keep a guy (or more) in place of a draft pick the following year. We don't play dat.

[DarthMonk]

WTF does points against have to do with the excellence of my draft? Matchups are the deciding factor in final record, no question, but the fact that I'm #3 in scoring with only 19 changes from my drafted roster PROVES (IMO) that I had the best draft. LTI and LPJ also had good drafts, but needed 50 changes to get to the higher points for totals.

You are the one who made this ...

-snip- 2nd place overall -snip-

part of your arguement. I diminished/eliminated its relevance with my analysis.

Your best argument is clearly your fewer number of moves. It still falls fall short of proof. For instance, maybe it points just as much or more to making good efficient moves. Imagine that.

Now if you were #1 in scoring with only 19 changes ... well, at least your argument would be stronger. Still wouldn't prove anything though.

There is too much going on here for what you have put forward to be considered proof of your conjecture.

I have a much better argument for you and your drafting prowess but I'm gonna let you try to find it.



Here's an argument for my draft.

I hold this year's record for most points scored by drafted players in a week. (BTW - when I set that record I sat 2 drafted RBs who totaled 39.2 points as well as a QB who put up 28.6.) I just lost 6 drafted starters to injury. Can't speak for the other guys but it's the reason I had to make so many moves.



Oh, and



BTW - good luck in the playoffs ... seriously.

[Deadskins]

Is this a keeper league by chance?.

If this is not a keeper league I would very much like to play again next year if possible.

Just make a habit of checking this forum - especially in June and July. An opening typically arises.

BTW - not a keeper league.

Since you are already in the league, you have a reserved spot for next season, but your reservation won't last forever. If you don't sign up by a certain date LPJ will open your spot up to others.

[DarthMonk]

Hey, Deadman:

To me, the most impressive aspect of your squad/draft is how heavily you are invested in Redskin players.

For those who don't know:

Deadskins
1. (10) Peyton Manning (Den - QB)
2. (19) Alfred Morris (Was - RB)
3. (38) DeSean Jackson (Was - WR)
4. (47) Jordan Reed (Was - TE)
5. (66) T.Y. Hilton (Ind - WR)
6. (75) Ben Tate (Min - RB)
7. (94) Karlos Dansby (Cle - LB)
8. (103) Lavonte David (TB - LB)
9. (122) Keenan Robinson (Was - LB)
10. (131) Harrison Smith (Min - S)
11. (150) Eric Weddle (SD - S)
12. (159) Rueben Randle (NYG - WR)
13. (178) Andre Roberts (Was - WR)
14. (187) Washington (Was - DEF)
15. (206) Jacquizz Rodgers (Atl - RB)
16. (215) Nate Washington (Ten - WR)
17. (234) Alec Ogletree (StL - LB)
18. (243) Travis Kelce (KC - TE)
19. (262) Shayne Graham (NO - K)

U da man.

[Cappster]

After wanting to quit after missing the draft, I actually made a run at this season and finished with 7 wins. The first 2-3 weeks were a real struggle as I was on the waiver/free agency wire trying to find gems. I found a few. I feel bad for the chumps who actually drafted their team and finished in the dumpster haha. I am pulling for DC-RU as he was robbed in years past so screw you other guys haha.

[DarthMonk]

After wanting to quit after missing the draft, I actually made a run at this season and finished with 7 wins. The first 2-3 weeks were a real struggle as I was on the waiver/free agency wire trying to find gems. I found a few. I feel bad for the chumps who actually drafted their team and finished in the dumpster haha. I am pulling for DC-RU as he was robbed in years past so screw you other guys haha.

I want him too. Looks like he's getting Dont Change in round 2.

[Skins Fan in Indy]

I totally had luck on my side this week and I think my time will come to an end next week.

[DarthMonk]

Truly a comeback for the ages last night:

Playoffs: Laughing Hyenas Comes Back to Edge L P J
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Week 14

Laughing Hyenas
7-6
Weekly Grade: A
184.45

L P J
7-6
Weekly Grade: A
182.2

Laughing Hyenas got 39.40 points from Julio Jones and 35.45 from Jay Cutler, sneaking by L P J 184.45 to 182.20. Laughing Hyenas came into the Monday night game facing a 27.55-point deficit, but scored 57.50 for the comeback. The miniscule 2.25-point playoff victory was the sixth-smallest difference over all matchups this season. Laughing Hyenas has put a nice string together and has now won three straight. This makes it two in a row for Laughing Hyenas against L P J. Their last matchup was a 188.75 to 132.65 win in Week 3. L P J wrapped up the regular season in fourth place with a record of 7-6. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly better (first with 169.26). L P J was bounced early this postseason, losing in their only playoff matchup.

Top Players
St. Louis Rams Defense
52.65

Julio Jones
39.40

Jay Cutler
35.45

C.J. Anderson
23.80

Smooth Moves by Laughing Hyenas
Even the Wright brothers would be proud of this aerial performance. Julio Jones had 39.40 points, the highest WR score of the week and the fourth-highest WR score in the league this season.
The 20.40 points scored by Martellus Bennett was the highest TE score in the league this week.
Expect to see some trade offers for Jay Cutler. He ranked eighth in the league in scoring with 35.45 points.
Benched RB Rashad Jennings, who scored fewer points than any RB in the starting lineup with 2.70.
C.J. Anderson scored 23.80 points, which ranked fifth out of all the RBs in the league this week.

Toyota Roster Tune-up
L P J may have missed the opportunity for a win, but they gained an opportunity to be mercilessly taunted by Laughing Hyenas.
Acquired and benched Vincent Jackson, who scored 21.90 points and beat his projected point total by 149.4%, the sixth-highest percentage in the league.
Picked up Coby Fleener, who scored 9.10 points against a projected 6.03, but left him on the bench.
The 7.70 points scored by Randall Cobb fell short of his 14.79-point projection, the third straight game where that has happened.
L P J needed more points from the QB position, where Laughing Hyenas beat them 35.45 - 13.25.

What If
If Laughing Hyenas played L P J every week, they would be 6-8 this season.
Laughing Hyenas would have beaten only three other teams besides L P J this week.
Had they played each other last week, Laughing Hyenas would have defeated L P J 234.90 - 183.40.
Laughing Hyenas would be 7-5 if they played the same schedule as L P J.
Laughing Hyenas would be 107-69 if they played every team every week.
L P J would have lost to just three other teams besides Laughing Hyenas this week.
L P J would be 8-4 if they played the same schedule as Laughing Hyenas.
L P J would be 130-46 if they played every team every week.

Game Notes
Three of the eight wins for Laughing Hyenas this season have come despite their opponent scoring higher than their season average.
Six of the seven losses for L P J this season have come when their opponent scores higher than their season average.
L P J had the highest losing score in the league this season with 182.20 points.
In the loss, the St. Louis Rams Defense had the highest score of any DEF in the league this season with 52.65 points.
The manager of Laughing Hyenas was probably the person who destroyed the curve on every test in school. They scored 184.45 points against a projected 181.08 and beat their scoring projection for the sixth time this season, including the last three weeks in a row.
The margin of victory for the matchup ended up being the smallest in the league this week at 2.25 points.
The win was the third in a row for Laughing Hyenas.
Laughing Hyenas won even though L P J performed better against their scoring projection. L P J beat their 171.85 projected points by 6.0%, while Laughing Hyenas outscored their 181.08-point projection by 1.9%.

Insane.

[DarthMonk]

After wanting to quit after missing the draft, I actually made a run at this season and finished with 7 wins. The first 2-3 weeks were a real struggle as I was on the waiver/free agency wire trying to find gems. I found a few. I feel bad for the chumps who actually drafted their team and finished in the dumpster haha. I am pulling for DC-RU as he was robbed in years past so screw you other guys haha.

I want him too. Looks like he's getting Dont Change in round 2.

I guess I don't want him anymore.

[DarthMonk]

And I thought last week's comeback was sick:

Playoffs: Laughing Hyenas Recovers Late to Eke Out a Victory over DC-RU
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Week 15

Laughing Hyenas
7-6
Weekly Grade: B
157.65

DC-RU
7-6
Weekly Grade: B+
157.45

Down 23.50 on Monday night, Laughing Hyenas came back to edge DC-RU 157.65 to 157.45. Laughing Hyenas got 23.55 points from the Seattle Seahawks Defense. The playoff victory was notable, with the 0.20-point margin of victory being the smallest recorded in the league this season.

I had M.Ingram and J.Cutler

Chicago Bears at 04:24
1-10-CHI21 (4:24) (Shotgun) M.Forte left guard to CHI 26 for 5 yards (J.Jenkins).
2-5-CHI26 (4:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Forte left guard to CHI 29 for 3 yards (J.Jenkins).
DC by 17.15
3-2-CHI29 (3:32) (Shotgun) J.Cutler sacked at CHI 23 for -6 yards (J.Jenkins).
DC by 17.65
4-8-CHI23 (2:55) (Shotgun) J.Cutler pass incomplete deep left to J.Morgan.

New Orleans Saints at 02:47
DC by 17.65
1-10-CHI23 (2:47) M.Ingram right end to CHI 19 for 4 yards (C.Jones).
DC by 17.25
2-6-CHI19 (2:00) M.Ingram left tackle to CHI 15 for 4 yards (S.McClellin).
DC by 16.85
3-2-CHI15 (1:54) M.Ingram right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN!
DC by 9.35
S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Drescher, Holder-L.McCown.
NO 31 CHI 8, Plays: 3 Yards: 23 Possession: 1:00.

New Orleans Saints at 01:47
T.Morstead kicks 63 yards from NO 35 to CHI 2. M.Mariani to CHI 9 for 7 yards. Lateral to S.Perry to CHI 29 for 20 yards (J.Hill).
Had this return gone for 5 more yards I could not have won.

Chicago Bears at 01:38
DC by 9.35
1-10-CHI29 (1:38) (Shotgun) J.Cutler pass short right to K.Carey to CHI 40 for 11 yards (D.Hawthorne).
DC by 8.8
1-10-CHI40 (1:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Cutler pass short right to A.Jeffery ran ob at NO 25 for 35 yards (T.Frederick).
DC by 7.05
1-10-NO25 (1:01) (Shotgun) J.Cutler pass short middle to K.Carey to NO 7 for 18 yards (M.Ball).
DC by 6.15
1-7-NO7 (:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Cutler pass short right to A.Jeffery for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN!
Hyenas by .2

Holy crap!

[Skins Fan in Indy]

I knew my time was coming to an end this past week....LOL. Good luck LH and and LTI!!!

[Cappster]

Looks like LTI is on his way to Poach those Hyenas. We may have a new champion!

[DarthMonk]

Looks like LTI is on his way to Poach those Hyenas. We may have a new champion!

Doesn't look good for me. Still not over though. Needed to replace the benched Cutler with say Orton and his TE Bennett with say Ertz.

Actually considered both - Orton even seriously.

Oh well. C'mon CJ Anderson!

[langleyparkjoe]

Ladies and Gentlemen (and other guys), we have a NEW Hog Bowl Champion !!!!



Congrats to PickSixerTWSS.. AKA.. "The LTI" on winning Hog Bowl VI !!!


The brother managed his team well along with a great draft and was the class of the league all season.
Very proud of you and welcome to the elite club of Hog Bowl champions!!!

I'm looking forward to seeing you represent in your signature field.

[Cappster]

He has reached Elite status and is now a part of the all inclusive "Hog Bowl Champion" club. The most impressive part is that he did so while poaching those damned Hyenas! haha

[DarthMonk]

Ladies and Gentlemen (and other guys), we have a NEW Hog Bowl Champion !!!!



Congrats to PickSixerTWSS.. AKA.. "The LTI" on winning Hog Bowl VI !!!


The brother managed his team well along with a great draft and was the class of the league all season.
Very proud of you and welcome to the elite club of Hog Bowl champions!!!

I'm looking forward to seeing you represent in your signature field.

I'll make sure he sees this. He hardly ever checks the board any more.

[Skins Fan in Indy]

I know this must be way to early but I think I saw something about Yahoo FF opening up....LOL.....Is it time to talk fantasy yet??....LOL

[langleyparkjoe]

I know this must be way to early but I think I saw something about Yahoo FF opening up....LOL.....Is it time to talk fantasy yet??....LOL

My friend, you know me and how I feel about fantasy.. It's ALWAYS time to discuss it!!! LOL!!!!

Year #7 for our THN Fantasy Football League is coming up on us fast!!!!

I know my champion and former champions are geared up and waiting.. Cappo, LTI, Darth, DS.. I'm looking forward to playing all of you again!

Darth, tell the champ I need him to at least get back on the board for our new season.. he's expected to represent hard from last year!!

As always, once activated Yahoo will send out the email invites to everyone who was in the league last year. You don't have to go in and plan ahead or anything but at least go to your email and activate your team so I may know way in advance if we have any droppers so I may add fresh meat.. I mean, new managers.

NFL season begins September 10th this year so my available draft dates are September 4th-9th (Friday-Wednesday). Make sure and give me your options so we can try to accommodate everyone.

A pleasure to be your commish and hit me up if you have any questions or concerns.