how it all started:
Hi Sean,
I thought I won my division. How did you calculate that the Wily Weasels won?
Doesn't 4-1-1 beat 4-2?
Please advise.
Thanks,
Mike
from Diggity Dogs:
It has to doesnt it? 4-1 has less losses then 4-2.
from Dark Lord:
I have to admit, that does sound right. Huh, I'll have to check my old
notes. I remember us discussing this via email or perhaps it was at the
draft. You may have something here. I'll check into it and get back to
everyone.
Sean
From Legends:
Hi Sean,
Thanks. I know the software organizes the division standings by overall wins
instead of division wins, however, I don't think we ever instructed it to the
contrary. The NFL playoffs are determined by divisional standings so I always
assumed that we did the same.
I hate to create controversy or ill will, but on the other hand, what's right is
right.
Thanks,
Mike
from Diggity Dogs
According to the website, and last year, it is the top team in each
division. That being the case, the top team would be the one with the less
losses to same division teams.
from Dark Lord
Yeah, that's what the website says all right. I am including John in on
this to see what he did last year. I have my notes at home so I'll have to
check them later. Maybe John can shed some light on this...
Sean
from John:
This actually came up 3 years ago in my first year as
commissioner. There was a pretty heated discussion
and I had to bring in Paul on it to come up with a
ruling.
Remember? Csaba won it all that year, but there was a
discrepancy with the number of division wins he had
vs. regular wins. He didn't win the division but he
was granted a playoff berth because his division wins
were actually higher than the division winner.
We never thought that a division winner would actually
have less wins than someone below them in total wins.
Figuring it wasn't fair to the team that actually
performed best within the division we let Csaba in.
We should have noted this in the rules page though
(oops).
I would have to say that Mike S. should be playoff
bound with Keese placing second in the division based
on losses.
I wrote:
everyone,
on further analysis, and calming down, I see that by my
OVERALL I am 3
1/2 games ahead of Mike! Common sense, guys, think about it!
This division
record comparison should only be for when there is a tie,
correct? Otherwise
why can't I just blow off all the games against those not in my
division to
pick up better free agents and only put in good lineups against
my own
division? According to you guys, the inter-division games
don't mean
anything. Are you all involved in some evil plot against
rodents?
OK, now I'm done. Thoughts, anyone?
Hi Keese,
Did you get any sleep last night?
I could drag this out (like the presidential election) but, as a matter
of fact, we are involved in a plot against the Wily Weasels - not
really evil, just intended to give you a bit of a rush! I figured a credible
case could be made that the division record was the deciding criteria and
enlisted Sean, Paul and John to help firm up the foundation. I was
just a tiny bit concerned that we all agreed too quickly that the Legends
were actually the division winner . . . you know, a little
arguing is more typical in our league! But I guess the apparent reversal
of fortunes was shocking enough for you to overlook those nuances!
You are officially the Moe division champion and entitled to all the
honor (very little) and respect (even less) that comes with that victory!
Congratulations from the Legends and best of luck in the playoffs.
Mike
Paul wrote:
Much snickering at the successful leg pulling done
by Mike on Keese.
John wrote:
clap clap clap
(this is the STD that Paul got after his first 3
trips to Newark)
I wrote:
(((****()''''''()****)))
+;+
(===)
...that's supposed to be me with steam coming out of my ears or blowing my
top!!! Youze guys gave me sooooo much agita!!! My legal counsel (from the
other room) even was on my side, and you know it takes a lot for her to even
care about anything related to the FFL.
I had thoughts of starting up a "rebel" league to be called "Sore Loser
FFL" next fall, and enlist all those from here who didn't win yet.
It will take me a day or so to appreciate this, but I have to agree that
this was a fine, fine joke. Hook line and sinker (or stinker, as it were) I
fell for it! Guess I need to get a life outside of fantasy football. I
guess I also fell for it since there has been a dearth (that means almost
none) trash talk this year so I figured it was serious. Mike, you were the
right person to start it, altho I wonder whose idea it REALLY was...
For those of you outside the 'fab 4' who plotted this and are as confused
as Florida voters, it was an expertly contrived attempt to convince me that I
didn't make the playoffs. And it worked!
Well, I hadn't yet purchased the voodoo dolls with football helmets on,
so I guess I can't strike any of you down with busted ACLs and MCLs and
hamstrings and the like, but I can wish a little turf toe on you all. If any
grass starts growing on your feet you will know that I did it. And that you
should bathe more often.
so with that thought, on with the show...
Keese
ps - all this controversy makes me feel like the Washington Redskins coaching
staff
Paul wrote:
All,
I'm starting to believe that Keese has been desposed of recently and
replaced by someone else, possibly even his wife for all we know. I present
several clues:
1) His team made the playoffs
2) His team made the playoffs
3) This email makes sense
4) Note the emotion of "anger" in the below email. Keese never gets angry.
5) No mention of what the girls are doing in response to his entry into post
season.
Just a thought.
From Mike:
Hi Paul,
Invasion of the body snatchers comes to mind.
I agree. His was a surprising coherent email - very little wandering off into
obscure tangents (known as the Joez syndrome). He tried to get off track
at the end with the "voodoo dolls with football helmets" . . . "bathe more
often" portion, but even his previous emails (rebutting my assertion that I had
won the division) were pretty crisp. Maybe a DNA test is in order.
Mike
From John:
You forgot "His team made the playoffs"
That alone has me wandering in a cloud of denial.
and from John:
If the Keese don't fit, you gotta acquit!
I wrote:
cloud of denial - when it rained on Cleopatra!!!
Note to Dave - I suggest that you start a Sore Loser League next year.
It's not the Sucky division, it's the MOE division. Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.
To make you feel better I''ll play this week's game in your honor.
And my girls are too interested in Christmas to care about, quote, "stupid
football".
OK everyone, I'm baaaaaaack. Believe me?