EPL Fantasy 09-10: Week 10 standings, in which I sneak back into 1st

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 11:51 AM - 6 comments

EPL Fantasy 09-10: In which I sneak into the lead (for now).

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 12:44 PM - 22 comments

Champions League Final predictions and chat: Tomorrow is the big day, the toughness and refusal to surrender of ManUtd against the beauty and skill of Barca, Ronaldo vs. Messi, Sir Alex vs. rookie headman Guardiola. Who do you want to win? Who do you think will win? The NY Times has a three part roundtable (1, 2, 3) of European soccer journos to help you decide.

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 12:43 PM - 6 comments

NHL 2009 Playoffs Confidence Pool: Puck Drops in just under three days so get your picks in quick!

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 08:47 PM - 24 comments

New Wii User: Recommend a soccer title?: As stated on the label. For the first time, a store had a Wii in stock so the Mrs. and I brought her home. Never had a game console before so I have no experience with the titles out there and wonder if I should throw down on Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 or FIFA Soccer 2008. Please note that I'm not terribly coordinated or graceful before offering advice.

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 10:56 AM - 26 comments

For the few, the proud, the fanatic: A new Champions League season is upon us, so I renewed our fantasy league. Jump on in. Code to join this league: 25274-5488.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 10:21 PM - 10 comments

Copa America finals pick'em: One round, let's get some opinions on Brazil-Argentina:

+1 for picking winner
+1 for scorer of winning goal (or PK if it goes there)
+1 for final score
+1 for total cards (yellow=1 point, red=2)
+1000 for putting Ray Hudson on the disabled list before kickoff (hint: he's not in Venezuela)

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 09:07 PM - 10 comments

Euro transfer speculation gathers pace: Notwithstanding the American men's leap back into the FIFA top 20, the real action is the European version of the Hot Stove league. Beckham is definitely going to LA and ManUtd have signed Hargreaves (finally!), Nani and Anderson. And Chelsea splashed out for Steve Sidwell and got Pizaro on a free.

But let's speculate about what might still happen! All the big names seem to want Carlos Tevez, who might cost upwards of GBP30M. Henry to Barca along side or in place of Eto'o? Saviola seems certain to leave the Neu Camp and master blaster Roberto Carlos has left the Galacticos for Fehnerbache. Drogba to Milan or Crouch to Juve for Trezeguet? Will Tottenham sell their best scoring player, big man Berbatov, and will Gabriele Heinz give up on the Premiership. Most important of all, will Rafa Benitez get his mooted big wallet from Gillette and Hicks? You tell me.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 05:09 PM - 18 comments

Champions League Fantasy League 2006-07: Group round begins Tuesday, with Liverpool the ESPN2 feature match. Join in the fun!

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 10:28 PM - 11 comments

Linker Dumper: The last thread fell off the page but I can't resist pointing you to a very scary Oliver Kahn and this intersection of physics and football.

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 07:54 PM - 41 comments

Newsvine World Cup 2006 Pick'em Game?: Because one fantasy competition does not seem to be enough to suit us, how about this NewsVine team-oriented game in addition to the player-based fantasy league we set up last week? It's free and I create a SpoFi group, just use 692935 for the key.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 11:57 AM - 1 comment

Props to Mr. RCade: Okay, this is not sports-related but it is SportsFilter-related: Our very own Rogers "I am smarter than the Vatican" Cadenhead's personal site Workbench was named Feed of the Year by Feedster today. Rogers upheld the proud SpoFi tradition by giving O'Reilly the following celebratory quote: "I feel like teen-age Courtney Cox being plucked onstage to dance with Bruce Springsteen, but with a less butch haircut."

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 12:13 AM - 0 comments

Ask Spofi: Help me pick a 9 Wood?: My dad is a late in life golfer (he's turning 77, been playing about 10 years now) and when asked what he'd like for this month's birthday said a 9 wood. To show how much into golf I am, I thought woods only went up to three, except Tiger who goes up into the millions. Can you guys help me with a recommendation of brand/model and (online) store?

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 07:25 PM - 0 comments

Anyone interested in a UEFA Champions League fantasy league?: League name is SportsFilter, code to join is 11968-2558. Time's short, first matches are Tuesday. As last year's winner I certainly want a shot to repeat and hopefully we'll have more than five people besides me. You have been served!

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 03:56 PM - 0 comments

MLS v. Country: Once again American clubs will have to sacrifice many of their best players because the league refuses to follow the standard of not scheduling matches during internationally cleared dates. This time, though, it's nearly ridiculous with players leaving after this Wednesday's matches and remaining with their national sides through late July for the Gold Cup. During the same period, the clubs are touting friendlies against high profile foreign clubs. Very annoying!

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 11:12 PM - 0 comments

Yahoo! EPL Fantasy League '04-05 Finish: Not close, not close at all. Interesting to compare the unlimited trade/no subs rules to the EPL's own setup.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 02:54 PM - 2 comments

Champions League Football is over: And I won. Of course the only other active player was Trox. Forget the table, the score was 301-245.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 10:21 PM - 6 comments

Pirates need a sysadmin: Do you have the skills and desire to parlay your fandom into a techie gig with the Pittsburgh Pirates? The requirements don't mention pitching, batting or fielding as necessary.

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 10:15 PM - 4 comments

Ask SpoFi: Do you belong to a biking, hiking or similar activity club?: Especially in the Bay Area, at least for now. My new gig is building out some demonstrations of our service and we'd like to find technology-friendly outdoor recreational activity clubs to work with us. No money exchanged in either direction but (IMO) a reasonable value for both sides. If so, email me at bill at my username dot com or leave a comment here (though then I'll just have to email you anyway). Thanks! (PS - I hope this is cool to post, Pantheonites, if not delete and I am clear.)

posted by billsaysthis to navel gazing at 11:06 PM - 5 comments

Yahoo! EPL Fantasy League Week 20: What a wonderful set of holiday week games, eh? I realize this isn't as popular as the EPL League but I'm still enjoying this effort.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 11:21 PM - 4 comments

Yahoo! EPL Fantasy League Week 19: As the first half of the season comes to an end, and the transfer window screetches open, one wonders how injuries and inevitable spells of luck will change the table before mid-May.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 03:41 PM - 3 comments

Yahoo! EPL Round 16: A very highscoring weekend of action, unless your team name happens to be Blammos and your goalkeeper goes deep in the minus column.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 07:28 PM - 7 comments

Champions League, MD 6: At the end of the group stage, all four English sides have made it through. Chelsea and Arsenal won their groups while Liverpool and Manchester United were surprising seconds--the former in a good way, the latter not so much. I remain atop our little fantasy league, which is now on a break until the knockout stages begin on 22 Feb.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 07:11 PM - 4 comments

Yahoo! EPL Fantasy Week 12: Wherein my lead at the top surprised me by increasing while the Explitive One climbs off the bottom rungs into the middle and the Dead Men continue walking in second. Ooh I am so scared.

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 09:22 PM - 6 comments

Champions League Match Day 4: Ruud went wild with four goals but not for our teams as none own him. Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea and Juventus seem to have the most impact. I remain well out in first. Won't one of you come and catch me?

posted by billsaysthis to fantasy at 11:59 PM - 7 comments