OOTP Developments Forums - Talk Sports http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/ Discuss everything that is sports-related, like MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, NASCAR, NCAA sports and teams, trades, coaches, bad calls etc. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/images/misc/rss.jpg OOTP Developments Forums - Talk Sports http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/ FFB Question of the Week http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190732-ffb-question-week.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:46:53 GMT Who benched DeAngelo Williams in order to play RICKY Williams? Good did! Woo hoo...


But here's the question. If you had Cedric Benson, Michael Turner or even Julius Jones on your team...all down with varying injuries...who do you get to fill their spot?


Larry Johnson (who was dropped in most leagues but might be picked up in most by now)

Benson's previous backup. What's his name?

Justin Forsett? Seattle could be looking for a reason to give him J.Jones' job permanently...even if he does come back. Forsett can catch too...in an offense that has been forced to pretty much give up the running game most of the time.

Who else? ]]> Talk Sports Goody http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190732-ffb-question-week.html Looking for a hockey blog? http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190713-looking-hockey-blog.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:06 GMT Then may I suggest stopping by hockeyinsight.com. It seems to be a pretty active place for discussing the game, especially considering that it is only a few months old, so for those here that follow the game, you're more then welcomed to stop on by and shoot the breeze. ]]> Talk Sports canadiancreed http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190713-looking-hockey-blog.html Fixing the MLB Post Season Schedule http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190707-fixing-mlb-post-season-schedule.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:30:41 GMT Yay, it looks like Bud Selig is finally taking his head out of his ass for a moment and fixing what I found to be a major flaw in the post season schedule. They will be removing the off days in the middle of a series come next season that are not travel days. So many reasons why I think this... Yay, it looks like Bud Selig is finally taking his head out of his ass for a moment and fixing what I found to be a major flaw in the post season schedule. They will be removing the off days in the middle of a series come next season that are not travel days.

So many reasons why I think this is good for baseball, about time he does something right. ]]> Talk Sports thomamon http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190707-fixing-mlb-post-season-schedule.html A way to make MLB better without a salary cap? http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190679-way-make-mlb-better-without-salary-cap.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:49:28 GMT A friend of mine mentioned an idea that he read on another message board which I thought sounded kind of interesting. Instead of the current setup of revenue sharing/luxury tax where owners can pocket the money and the Yankees still sign whoever they want, change the system so that revenue... A friend of mine mentioned an idea that he read on another message board which I thought sounded kind of interesting.


Instead of the current setup of revenue sharing/luxury tax where owners can pocket the money and the Yankees still sign whoever they want, change the system so that revenue goes into a big pool. If a team loses a player (Say Mauer going to free agency...) the team that loses the player that they developed gets money from the pool to cover a percentage of that player's contract (For the example, I'll use 30%, but it could be whatever number would work.)


So Mauer, as a free agent, has the Yankees throw $20 million a year at him. The Twins could then offer $20 million a year as well, but 30% of that they're not responsible for, and comes out of the league funds. So out of the $20 million, they'd only be responsible for $14 million, a much more reasonable offer, and a way of keeping a player's original team competitive with the big budget teams.


Importantly, it shouldn't anger the union too much as the players will receive the same amount of money (If not more, as owners couldn't pocket that revenue any more), and it gives small market teams a shot to keep a player.


You may want to work out minor things like what happens if the player gets traded, but I think it's a pretty good idea. ]]> Talk Sports crackpott http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190679-way-make-mlb-better-without-salary-cap.html Allen Iverson http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190663-allen-iverson.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:41:09 GMT Only one team needs him the Magic with Nelson's injure. When Nelson comes back Iverson to SG,Carter to SF and Lewis to PF. ]]> Talk Sports mgom27 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190663-allen-iverson.html Patriots/Colts game http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190657-patriots-colts-game.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:52:07 GMT I'm not a fan of either team but I am a bit surprised at the heat the Patiots coach is taking over his decision.

His choice was to win the game and not give Peyton 2 minutes to drive the field and win themselves. I thought it was a good choice and going by the replay it looked like he got it.

What I want to know from all of these critics is........why is it ok in a situation like that to punt and lose, and not ok to lose by going for it? How many times do you see it happen? The Giants come to mind just last week. ]]> Talk Sports Ragnar http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190657-patriots-colts-game.html Anderson Varejao.... http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190580-anderson-varejao.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:33 GMT Now knows what D-Wade's nuts taste like IMO. :eek:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weYG3rS1PWU ]]> Talk Sports marc http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190580-anderson-varejao.html Jay Cutler http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190578-jay-cutler.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:16:34 GMT Will he ever learn? His TD/Int ratio is now 14/17. He has thrown close to 10 red zone ints this year. People compare him to Favre however I cant remember Favre being this careless with sure points. Also, has a QB ever cost a team more points inside the Red Zone than he has actually scored... Will he ever learn? His TD/Int ratio is now 14/17. He has thrown close to 10 red zone ints this year. People compare him to Favre however I cant remember Favre being this careless with sure points.

Also, has a QB ever cost a team more points inside the Red Zone than he has actually scored for the team? Cutler is cutting this very close as well.

And yes I strongly dislike Cutler for those of you that didnt read the preseason Bears/Cutler threads. Of course even I didnt think he was capable of having a first year this bad. ]]> Talk Sports jbergey22 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190578-jay-cutler.html No announcers http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190572-no-announcers.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:35:51 GMT So far in the 49ers and bears game on the NFL network there have been no announcers through the first two series. Technical difficulties I guess, but it is kind of crazy to have any. I didn't want to hear Matt Millen all night anyways.:laugh:

Dang they fixed it about 5 min into the game. ]]> Talk Sports Athletics17 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190572-no-announcers.html Fantasy Football Trade Question http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190521-fantasy-football-trade-question.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:06:01 GMT I just got offered Calvin Johnson and Percy Harvin for Adrian Petersen. Our deadline is 9am tomorrow. It is a keeper league and we get 1/2 point for each reception 6 pts for touchdowns. We also get points for returns. Would you do this? I just got offered Calvin Johnson and Percy Harvin for Adrian Petersen. Our deadline is 9am tomorrow.

It is a keeper league and we get 1/2 point for each reception 6 pts for touchdowns. We also get points for returns.

Would you do this? ]]> Talk Sports Faroo6 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190521-fantasy-football-trade-question.html Hanover and Germany GK Robert Enke Commits Suicide http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190515-hanover-germany-gk-robert-enke-commits-suicide.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:12:38 GMT Police confirm death of Germany keeper Enke - Europe - ESPN Soccernet

RIP

Hope you found the peace you were seeking Robert.

Quote:
Germany and Hannover 96 goalkeeper Robert Enke has died after being hit by a train and German police have confirmed that first indications point to suicide.

The 32-year-old died close to his home in Neustadt-Eilvese, Hannover, near a railway level crossing. "First indications point to suicide," a media officer for the Niedersachsen police said.


"At 1825 (1725GMT) he was run over by a regional express train running between Hamburg and Bremen," said police spokesman Stefan Wittke. "The train was travelling at the speed of 160-kph."
]]> Talk Sports bababui http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190515-hanover-germany-gk-robert-enke-commits-suicide.html Good article on spending money, and the Yankees http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190498-good-article-spending-money-yankees.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:18:35 GMT http://www.subtraction.com/2009/11/0...nkees-spending (http://www.subtraction.com/2009/11/08/watching-yankees-spending) http://www.subtraction.com/2009/11/0...nkees-spending ]]> Talk Sports Jeffy25 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190498-good-article-spending-money-yankees.html Phillies out to get Beltre http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190476-phillies-out-get-beltre.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:59:59 GMT Declined the option on feliz and that's all the talk right now. If they added him to that line-up they would be a lock again for the nl east. Even without him I would think they are. The bullpen problems were largely overblown and mainly came down to injuries and lidge etc. The only thing I think everyone has to remember is that even though they are a big market team they still aren't at the same level as the yankees and sox, and if they make a move to give Beltre long term money than they're setting up potential problems in resigning werth, victorino, howard, hamels (see ya in 2011), and rollins in a couple years. ]]> Talk Sports phightin http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190476-phillies-out-get-beltre.html The Lowly Carolina Hurricanes http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190475-lowly-carolina-hurricanes.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:02 GMT The 'canes have the worst record in hockey? What in the world?! Besides Ward getting injured, what's going on down there? I was expecting them to be one of the best in east if not the best and they're the worst in the entire league, even worse than the Leafs.

I wonder if Chappy here still works them. ]]> Talk Sports kq76 http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190475-lowly-carolina-hurricanes.html Poll: How much time tonight...... http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190461-poll-how-much-time-tonight.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:05:41 GMT ....will the ESPN devote their highlights to Brett Favre. Since I think they were off this week. :D ....will the ESPN devote their highlights to Brett Favre. Since I think they were off this week. :D ]]> Talk Sports Left-handed Badger http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/talk-sports/190461-poll-how-much-time-tonight.html