Pride of Detroit Fantasy Football
by Sean Yuille on Aug 5, 2009 3:01 PM EDT
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Last year, I ran two fantasy football leagues for Pride of Detroit users. One of them was the "main" league, which I dedicated a weekly post to. The other was an "overflow" league, including users that didn't make the cut for the main league. This year, I'm planning on doing something similar, though I am expecting to have more than one overflow league. Even a year ago there were a ton of people wanting to get involved in POD's fantasy league, and with the influx of new users since then, I expect to have to run quite a few leagues.
The site we are using is again going to be FleaFlicker.com. It provides enormous customization, which will make my life easier considering I will be running multiple leagues again.
As far as how I will determine who gets to be in the main league and who is relegated to the overflow leagues, it will depend on who wants to be involved. The biggest factor will be activity on the site, as users who are on POD every day, posting comments, and just being involved in general will have a better shot of being in the main league. Just because you're active doesn't guarantee you a spot, though, as there are only 11 spots in the league if you don't count mine. There are obviously more than 11 active users, so in the end I will just have to pick who gets to be in the main league. (If a ton of regular users want in, I may make two leagues the "main" ones.)
The number of overflow leagues will depend on how many people want to play fantasy football with users from POD. Like I said earlier, there are 12 spots for each league, so it will ultimately depend on how many people express interest. To express interest, simply leave a comment on this post saying you want to play FF with POD. After a few days, I will put together the leagues and send out invites, and once that is all taken care of, we can start to discuss rules, scoring, and draft dates/times. Until then, leave a comment if you are interested in playing. (Side note: If you don't plan on actively participating in the fantasy football league, don't bother expressing interest.)
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I have a fantasy that the Lions win occasionally. Ahh, the fantasy life!
by ATL Lion on Aug 5, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm interested
And avenge my loss from last year. (and get yelled at again by a guy who drafted McFadden in the second round).
Zach
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich
by ReichardZ on Aug 5, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeeah
You may not want to put me in the main league… I don’t to have to beat all the “regulars”..
I remember when I was one :(
by Nate D. on Aug 5, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I played in the overflow last year. I want in again this year. Thanks.
by Pistons21 on Aug 5, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just for kicks or is it for money?
If it is for fun, I’m game. Not really into losing my money to you sharks. :o)
by KDawg on Aug 5, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I would feel bad taking money from my friends :)
by DrewsLions on Aug 5, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just for fun
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 5, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would enjoy it.
Main or overflow I don’t care.
Never used fleaflicker either. Curious as to how well it does.
Its a funny story actually.
by Wad on Aug 5, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fleaflicker name: Wad13
someone already had Wad, sonsof
Its a funny story actually.
by Wad on Aug 6, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll play again!!
the main league was a blast last year. I imagine there will be a few more leagues this season.
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
by Jettero2112 on Aug 5, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm interested
I don’t mind being in an overflow league either
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
by detpistons3 on Aug 5, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My fleaflicker name is the same as my SBNation name
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
by detpistons3 on Aug 5, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since some of your brought it up
If you go ahead and sign up for a name on FleaFlicker, try to keep it as close to your POD name as possible. That will make life much easier for me when sorting things out for FF posts.
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 5, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Capitol Lions is interested...
I don’t mind, even though i feel like I am active…I just want to be in the one with KDawg….I want to whip his ass.
Thanks!
http://cmufootball.blogspot.com/
by CapitolLions on Aug 5, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am signed up on flea flicker - named CapitolLions
http://cmufootball.blogspot.com/
by CapitolLions on Aug 5, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm interested in Fantasy Football
I’ve been a regular visitor to the Pride of Detroit website for about a year now. I check it every day. I just now became a member so I could join the Fantasy Football league of yours! I’m experienced, and I want in! Megatron’s Men ready to report!
by Megatrons Men on Aug 5, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome dude!
Great Name!
http://cmufootball.blogspot.com/
by CapitolLions on Aug 5, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm in
fleaflicker name is same as my POD name
by londonlion on Aug 5, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
count me in...
Can my user name be “RalphGoesBlue”? Just kidding…the last time i was actively posting he was creating some sweet discussions.
real user name on fleaflicker will be cridg1zt.
Avril with 11.5 sacks this season.
by cridg1zt on Aug 5, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i almost
miss him & the discussions that were generated
by londonlion on Aug 5, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are the odds someone's team name references him?
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 5, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm almost afraid to think...
it’ll either be a great laugh…or a painful cry due to the excrutiating (sp??) memory of his views…to each their own…but sometimes please keep it to your own! LOL!
Sean, will these be starting next week…or will the drafts be next week? i really want to play with some competitive people…and i think there is a jackpot here. but i am about to go on vacation…and be in POD withdrawl… for a week & don’t want to miss out!
by londonlion on Aug 5, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drafts likely won't happen until the very end of the preseason or after
That way preseason injuries won’t screw anyone over.
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 5, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes total sense
a lot can change between now & then, just wasn’t sure how quick things got going…
by londonlion on Aug 5, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in
Looking forward to foolishly taking megatron in the top 10
by DetRockCity on Aug 5, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
12th Man
Somebody has to be last. Why not me? I played (and sucked) last year in the overflow league as “Blind Squirrels”. Would like to play again. Main league, practice squad, UFL, or even arena league status would be fine. Does not matter…
by flypay on Aug 5, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm Interested
I don’t do a lot of posting but I do visit this site daily to catch up on all the news. Love the POD and would love to get in a league.
by homerhft on Aug 5, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe that i missed this
I checked the site twice today and this is the third. of course thirty some other people beat me to it. i would love to be in the league Sean. I was in the overflow last yr and was disappointing I wasn’t in the original. I would definitely love to be in the league so please let me know.
I think it may be a wise idea to base who enters the league by past performances. Say you were in the leage last yr and finished last….bump them down a league or two. Or, if you were in the overflow and finished in the top three, maybe you should be in the first league this year. Just a thought.
Count me in either way. Thanks Sean
by Scotty G on Aug 5, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Long time lurker
I have been lurking in Alabama for years, and I saw every single loss last year. I just moved back to the state and figured it was time to stop lurking…..and I wanted to join your league.
by otomelara on Aug 5, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since I was bumped from the mock draft earlier this year....
I was hoping I could snag a spot in the main league. whatdya say Sean?
by Gym Schwartz on Aug 5, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sign me up
wwould lpve to do it again this year
by thePROD1GY on Aug 5, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign Me Up
Hope we get some good friendly comp.
by seven.twentytwo on Aug 5, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign me up
if you still have room. You can go ahead and throw me in an extremely non-competitive overflow league since this will be my first time playing.
Thanks
by LionFaninCA on Aug 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets do this
I know I have not posted in a while or commented much, (very busy with side jobs.) but if there is still room for me I would be honored to play in a league with any of the POD. Thanks for a great site Sean and if there is anything I can do to help you out with the league, just ask.
by Lead Hunter on Aug 5, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sign me up
I want to play. I don’t have a FleaFlicker account yet but when i get back to my room I will sign up for one as I can’t get on any fantasy sports sites at work. (the government sucks lol) I would love to participate in this and I don’t mind if I am in one of the overflow leagues.
"When life deals you lemons, make lemonade."
by CPLkilla13 on Aug 5, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I wish I could join up too. But being where I am would complicate things for me to be active. Maybe next year! And yeah the government network blocks fantasy sites so that would hinder me the most.
by shanndiggit on Aug 6, 2009 3:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok I created it
My name on fleaflicker is cplkilla13
"When life deals you lemons, make lemonade."
by CPLkilla13 on Aug 6, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sign me up
I’m gonna get Ralph to help me draft though, his knack for talent is amazing
by Curse of Bobby Layne 50 Years Strong on Aug 5, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CLF
AKA; THE Porter Creek Pie Eaters are ready to kick some ass!
by CLF on Aug 5, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was sarcasm, for those that don't know me....
by CLF on Aug 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No but you can have Favre...
…or Vick. :)
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
by Jettero2112 on Aug 6, 2009 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am game
I’ll join just like the NCAA tourney. I am a lurker but enjoy checking the posts everyday. I have signed up on the flea as well, same screen name.
by wingnut91 on Aug 5, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm down
I’ve never used fleaflicker before, but am definitely interested. It’ll pop my SB Nation Lions fantasy league cherry.
Motown String Music- SB Nation's Detroit Pistons Blog
by Packey on Aug 5, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Packey, you going to get a Motown String Music fantasy basketball league?
Let me know if you do.
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
www.twitter.com/zajareich
by ReichardZ on Aug 5, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that would be awesome
I always enjoyed fantasy B-Ball more than football.
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
by detpistons3 on Aug 6, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to play FF with POD
Massive fleaflicker leagues
by BtotheLT on Aug 5, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy, you brought everyone...
out of the woodwork with this one, Sean. Now we know if we want to get the number of posts and comments up, just mention a fantasy football league!
by DrewsLions on Aug 5, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing....
I guess the gameday threads are going to massive.
by JCruize on Aug 5, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the draft was any indication (over 3k comments in 2 days IIRC)
I’m going to be busy making overflow threads on gamedays.
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 6, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Controlled Chaos...
but it was great. And you did a good job of keeping it flowing
by JCruize on Aug 6, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamedays are going to be a riot
There should be massive participation. I can’t wait. It was a lot of fun last season. it’ll be even better when they start winning some of those games.
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
by Jettero2112 on Aug 6, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how well I will do
At watching the game and being on POD at the same time…..usually I am glued to the TV unless nature calls or an emergency arises. My computer faces away from the TV….not cool.
by KDawg on Aug 6, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm probably more of a post-game poster
Don’t interrupt my Lion’s game….
by DrewsLions on Aug 6, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, I live in Louisville
So we get Cinci, Nashville and way too much Colts. I do streaming and POD to get my fix. Sucks.
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
by Jettero2112 on Aug 7, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll join...
Never used flea flicker, I’ll reply with user name when I make the account.
by ZWC11 on Aug 6, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
k, created an account
User name: ILikeTightEnds
by ZWC11 on Aug 6, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooh, ooh...
pick me, picke me. ha, i’m down fo sho.
by lions_sucker on Aug 6, 2009 1:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhhhh
fantasy football, just another reason why football is so fun. im in
LIONS
by lions4life on Aug 6, 2009 7:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll get in on the action.
When the LEGAL side-effects of a substance, cause more harm to the person, than the side effect of the substance its self, we have an injustice.
- Jimmy Carter
by BIGWalt2990 on Aug 6, 2009 7:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
signed up and ready, user: BIGWalt2990
When the LEGAL side-effects of a substance, cause more harm to the person, than the side effect of the substance its self, we have an injustice.
- Jimmy Carter
by BIGWalt2990 on Aug 6, 2009 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
look what you started sean...
i think we’ll need about 5 overflow leagues…
by cridg1zt on Aug 6, 2009 7:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Count me in
I’m definitely down, Sean.
GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!
by Twon82 on Aug 6, 2009 8:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm in
let me know if you need any help
by qbdoyle1 on Aug 6, 2009 12:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fantasy Football
I’d love to play! I’m bored with all the free yahoo leagues.
by CWOJ on Aug 6, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to defend my Official POD league championship
Last time I won a ff championship, I finished dead last the next year in the same league, so I’m thinking I oughta get another shot, even if I haven’t been anywhere near as active on here as in previous years…
let me know, got the same user name here and there
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by ahtrap on Aug 6, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You will be in
Since you won it last year.
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 6, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're going down this year!
nothing like a little trash talk to start things off right. :)
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
by Jettero2112 on Aug 7, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring it on!
of course, I’m already settiing my sights low, as you can see above…that way, I can’t be too disappointed….all I gotta do is not end up in last place, and I’ve betterd my last title defending performance :)
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by ahtrap on Aug 7, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in quite a few leagues
and finish all over the board. Depends on the draft and injuries. We’ve got our work league doing it’s draft this Thursday night at Buffalo Wild Wings. They’ll put the draft on the big screen and update it as we pick. They’re also giving us all draft kits and cheap wings and beer. It’s usually crowded on Thursday nights so I’m sure that other folks will get into it as well. Should be a blast!
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
by Jettero2112 on Aug 11, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in
My internet has been down for the past two days. I want in for sure.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 7, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FF name is HyperionEcta
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 7, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bloody hell
I’m missing two days and the sight is filled with news. Too bad I have to skim through a lot of it since it’s currently 1am, I have to get up early.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 7, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calvin and the Chipmunks
Count us in again…hopefully we can win the Super Bowl this time…thank you
by mgersz on Aug 7, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOO!!!!
Am I too late? I was out of town! My team last year in the main league was LA Leos and I was super active. I hope I’m not too late to crack into this one.
by sgdbw90 on Aug 11, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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