ToO Fantasy Football: 2021 League Thread

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The ToO's 11-year tradition of competing for fantasy football stardom continues! At least 15 different players have been part of this tradition over the years. Whether you're a repeat player or brand new to the league, join us in continuing the fun!

History >> (History on ESPN, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

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>> Click here to go to this year's league main office. <<

2021 Roll Call
  1. American Eagle - confirmed
  2. bookworm - confirmed
  3. Laura Ingalls - confirmed
  4. Almanzo - confirmed
  5. Knight Fisher - confirmed
  6. E II - confirmed
  7. Monty_Whittaker - confirmed
  8. Presler (AE's roommate) - confirmed
This year is open to anyone who wants to play. You simply need an ESPN account. One you have that, PM me or bookworm your email address and we'll let you in.

If you played last year and want to stay in the league, just post in this thread so we know you're in. \:D/

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Based on what has worked in the past, I am scheduling a tentative draft night. If this date does not work for many people, we can revise. (Of course, players unable to attend can always set pre-draft rankings and strategy to ensure that they get a great team!)

Tentative Draft Date: Monday, August 23 at 9:00 PM ET
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I'm in \:D/
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Of course I'm in!
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Excellent! Welcome back, KF and bookworm. \:D/

And thank you, bookworm, for creating the updated all-time standings chart!
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Almanzo and myself are in, and that date works for us.
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Hi again to the couple that has been championship winners in 3 of the past 4 years. \:D/
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I am in again! Chasing a ship this year, as i think i have the record for most season played without one \:D/ :boohoo:
Always a fun time regardless of how well i do though :D
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I'm baaaaack! - also note that I'm Monty, just. . in an alterante account BC i lost the details for my other account.
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Woooo! Welcome back, Eugene & Monty! \:D/

Eugene, I think you're right about that record - you narrowly beat out GIA99 for that title. :lol: Perhaps you'll give up that record after this season!

Monty/MinatoArisato, just to confirm, you are the Monty_Whittaker that has played the last 3 seasons, not the Monty who played in 2012, right?

We will for sure have a league of at least 8 teams. My roommate (Presler, who played last year) says he is willing to play but only has a "backup"; i.e. only if we need him to make 8 teams. He had a good enough time playing last year but didn't have a clue what he was doing and took 8th place haha. So, if any other players want to join, you have between now and draft day to join us and release Presler of his misery. \:D/

Since this decade has brought video discussions to the forefront, would anyone be interested in joining a video call (e.g. on Zoom) during the draft? People could choose to be on video, audio only, or turn both of those things off and use the chat only. Just an idea to spice things up..
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Monty_Whittaker, Correct.
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I haven't heard back from either gia or SWA so Presler it is.
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^ Sounds good.

I'm looking forward to seeing anyone who can make it tonight in about 3 hours! \:D/

If anyone wants to join in a live Zoom chat during the draft, I'll have my Zoom room open at 8:55PM! Feel free to stop by to video chat, audio-only chat, or even just typing chat (with video & audio off). It's just a way to bring the draft a bit more to life for anyone who's interested.
Direct Invite Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73163679913?p ... pUZlgxZz09

Or the Zoom info:
Meeting ID: 731 6367 9913
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Best of luck to everyone on the season ahead. \:D/
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Finally was able to draft live with full capabilities!
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Two years in a row I forgot the draft day of haha. This'll be interesting Good luck everyone \:D/
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My draft results (Picking 6th of 8):
Josh Allen (BUF) QB
Darren Waller (LV) TE
Stefon Diggs (BUF) WR
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC) RB
Keenan Allen (LAC) WR
D'Andre Swift (DET) RB
Tyler Lockett (SEA) WR
Justin Tucker (BAL) K
Kareem Hunt (CLE) RB
Chase Claypool (PIT) WR
Michael Thomas (NO) WR
Antonio Brown (TB) WR
Ravens D/ST
Deebo Samuel (SF) WR
Marquise Brown (BAL) WR
Ronald Jones II (TB) RB

Preseason moves:
Moved Thomas to IR
Added David Johnson (HOU) RB
Dropped Jones
Added Michael Pittman Jr. (IND) WR
Dropped Samuel
Added Marquez Callaway (NO) WR
Dropped Brown
Added Laviska Shenault Jr. (JAC) WR
Dropped Hunt
Added Gus Edwards (BAL) RB
Dropped Johnson
Added Le'Veon Bell (BAL) RB (just signed)
Dropped Edwards (out for season)
Added Ty'Son Williams (BAL) RB
Dropped Bell
Added Latavius Murray (BAL) RB (just signed)
Opening roster:
Starters:
Josh Allen
Ty'Son Williams
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Tyler Lockett
Stefon Diggs
Keenan Allen
Darren Waller
Ravens D/ST
Justin Tucker

Bench:
D'Andre Swift
Chase Claypool
Antonio Brown
Michael Pittman Jr.
Marquez Callaway
Laviska Shenault Jr.
Latavius Murray

IR:
Michael Thomas

My schedule:
Week 1 - vs In re Football (Presler)
Week 2 - at American Eagles (AE)
Week 3 - at Bench Coolers (Eugene)
Week 4 - vs Ultimate Lucksters (Monty)
Week 5 - at Pack Is Back (Almanzo)
Week 6 - vs Winoka Warriors (Laura)
Week 7 - at Texas Staleys (KF)
Week 8 - at In re Football (Presler)
Week 9 - vs American Eagles (AE)
Week 10 - vs Bench Coolers (Eugene)
Week 11 - at Ultimate Lucksters (Monty)
Week 12 - vs Pack Is Back (Almanzo)
Week 13 - at Winoka Warriors (Laura)
Week 14 - vs Texas Staleys (KF)
Week 15 - vs Ultimate Lucksters (Monty)
Week 16 - at Pack Is Back (Almanzo)
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I hate losing with a bench that outscored my starting lineup. :(

It shows me that the problem isn't the players, it's the manager, and that manager is me haha.
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Week 1:
Box Score:

bookworm:
Josh Allen - 16
clyde Edwards-Helaire - 6
Ty'Son Williams - 14
Tyler Lockett - 22
Stefon Diggs - 6
Keenan Allen - 10
Darren Waller - 16
Ravens D/ST - -1
Justin Tucker - 11
Total: 100

Presler:
Patrick Mahomes - 32
Najee Harris - 4
Miles Sanders - 12
Chris Carson - 9
Tyreek Hill - 25
Robert Woods - 8
Logan Thomas - 9
Patriots D/ST - 7
Matt Gay - 12
Total: 118
I start the season with a loss, but it's not one I can be upset about.
Week 1 - vs In re Football (Presler) 118-100
Week 2 - at American Eagles (AE)
Week 3 - at Bench Coolers (Eugene)
Week 4 - vs Ultimate Lucksters (Monty)
Week 5 - at Pack Is Back (Almanzo)
Week 6 - vs Winoka Warriors (Laura)
Week 7 - at Texas Staleys (KF)
Week 8 - at In re Football (Presler)
Week 9 - vs American Eagles (AE)
Week 10 - vs Bench Coolers (Eugene)
Week 11 - at Ultimate Lucksters (Monty)
Week 12 - vs Pack Is Back (Almanzo)
Week 13 - at Winoka Warriors (Laura)
Week 14 - vs Texas Staleys (KF)
Week 15 - vs Ultimate Lucksters (Monty)
Week 16 - at Pack Is Back (Almanzo)
I had a fantastic week, Presler just had an even better one. I've said before if I have to lose that's how I want it to happen: no what-ifs or regrets, I made the right lineup choices; nothing I could have done better it just is what it is.
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Yeah, you still had a strong week. Everyone had a pretty strong week, except for Almanzo. (Laura, please mention that I am here smack talking your husband.)
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He says, "It's not how you start, it's how you finish." :P
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Haha \:D/
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