UTBA-II Draft Thread

[Tommysixfingers]

Originally Posted by bigMatt

I vote #2. Handle the draft however you see fit. I hope that my nonsense didn't contrbute to any problems here, but if so, please let me know and I'll try to change my rotten ways.

Same here.

[mikehoudini]

Two will do!!! I agree with Matt. You ARE the Commish, Scot. I appreciate the effort you have put in. We are getting quite a change in the new President. Let's keep our Commish!

[bear]

Originally Posted by mikehoudini

Two will do!!! I agree with Matt. You ARE the Commish, Scot. I appreciate the effort you have put in. We are getting quite a change in the new President. Let's keep our Commish!

Ditto for me.

bear

[mikehoudini]

With 16.67% of the precincts reporting in, and after viewing the results of exit polls taken by the eminent Title Bout reporters, it looks like the chances for Option 2 are promising, though, as not all parts of the country have been heard from, it may be too early to tell!

[jbergey22]

I agree on number 2.

As much as democracy is useful in some cases it can big a major headache in a lot of cases as well. With that said later next week I will be able to help with this much like I did when we ran the minor league draft. Unfortunately at this point I am just trying to play catch up and not miss my pick so I havent had the time to help out. Do what you need to do Scot, once everyone has become familiar with the draft Im certain everything will go much smoother.

[Romdawg88]

Add another vote to option 2. You're the bossman SAL you do what you need to do to get this thing running like you want.

[CONN CHRIS]

Originally Posted by Romdawg88

Add another vote to option 2. You're the bossman SAL you down what you need to do to get this thing running like you want.

Ditto - though I am not involved in the draft, it does seem like it is a major PITA for you Scot. Do it any way that works for you.

[Claybor]

2

[Brooks TVB]

I too vote number 2.

[Thunder]

Can you say what the changes are to the draft and how they conflict/conform to the posted rules and the precedent established by this draft so far?

Originally Posted by SAL

OK............THE DRAFT IS ON HOLD FOR 30 HOURS
(The draft is suspended until 4 pm CST on November 6)

I've spent 10 hours over the last three days and two evenings and have accomplished really nothing on this draft. This is a waste of too much of my personal time.

We need a change within the next 30 hours. Three options posted below.

1) First, if someone wants to step up and take over the commissioner duties of this league, respond to this post here within the next 30 hours and I'll gladly step down.

2) If nobody wants the commish duties, I'm going to change the way we are drafting. The change will be a dictatorship and not open for discussion. I can no longer waste my personal time for nothing. I enjoy running the league but not enough to give up my personal time.

3) All someone has to state is they want me to step down as commish and it will be a done deal and I'll let someone else worry about the league and how to finish the draft.

I will not send out any PM's concerning this post. For the owners that are really interested in this league, they will see it here.

[kenyan_cheena]

I, too, shall vote for option 2.

[Romultiltus]

I don't know what has prompted this. While the draft itself has not gone well so far, I don't see a great outcry for Scot (SAL) to step down as commissioner.

From what I see, this draft has been an experiment in the sense that it is quite different than what was used for 5 seasons in the original UTBA. Being that members of the league are scattered across different time-zones, it seems to me that not picking from a posted list of draftees with a 12-hour time limit per pick is not working. Whether it be confusion of the rules, computer issues, or no/limited access to the TBCB 2.5 database, there are too many variables out there to be overseen by 1 person. Even with 3 of us monitoring the Draft thread, it still has become a major infringement on real-life.

I don't know what changes are in store when the "dictatorship" takes place in option #2, but I support anything that Scot chooses.

On the other hand, if Scot chooses to step aside, I am willing to take over the league (for better or worse). I cannot guarrantee that things will run as smoothly if Scot chooses hand it over. I just want to make this clear - I do not want Scot to step down and I AM NOT looking to take over the league - just simply stating that if for whatever reason Scot feels that he is fed up or cannot set aside the time due to work/family commitments, I will volunteer to keep the UTBA-II alive.

[Claybor]

I am basically here just to hang out with you guys and talk some $#!& about boxing. I enjoy the UTBA, and as of right now it and KC's upcoming uni are the only TBCB I am involved with. (My own attempts at getting a universe going have not gone well in quite some time.)

I hope Scot decides to stick around, but whatever decisions are made I sure hope we can keep things going.

[Bronx Bomber 15]

Option #2

You've made the right choices since I've been involved, so whatever you see fit I'm on board.

[umk]

I vote for option 2 as well... whatever the changes are, I'm sure they are whats best for the league.

[mikehoudini]

The reporters, perhaps a bit inaccurately after a few brews, tally 12 in favor of Scot doing what he needs to do, 1 who would, if needed, assume the mantle (though he voted for option 2), and 1 who would like more info. Scot, I promise to either write a year-end, new season Bink Gazette or not write one if you decide to stay on and do what you decide must be done. If the rest of you guys chime in and tell me not to write a Gazette, my feelings will be hurt, but I'll survive!

I can't wait, or can I, for another season of being thumped by you guys! Mel Turnbow forever!

[bear]

Originally Posted by mikehoudini

The reporters, perhaps a bit inaccurately after a few brews, tally 12 in favor of Scot doing what he needs to do, 1 who would, if needed, assume the mantle (though he voted for option 2), and 1 who would like more info. Scot, I promise to either write a year-end, new season Bink Gazette or not write one if you decide to stay on and do what you decide must be done. If the rest of you guys chime in and tell me not to write a Gazette, my feelings will be hurt, but I'll survive!

I can't wait, or can I, for another season of being thumped by you guys! Mel Turnbow forever!

We love the Gazette's. Keep them coming.

[mikehoudini]

Originally Posted by bear

We love the Gazette's. Keep them coming.

Woohoo, a vote for the Gazettes! Maybe I'll draft Mel Turnbow? Then again, I'd be daft if I did!

[lethal liberal]

I hope my goof in picking Norton(already taken)didnt cause all this! I sent a request to draft Vitaly Klitschko after I realised that Norton was already taken. I was away from my home pc for 48 hours and was just trying to hurry and make a pick so the draft could go on. Anyway,if I caused this,I am sorry. As for Scot leaving as commish,I think it should be entirely up to him and if he has the time. He has done a great job in my opinion but it is a time consuming task if you run the league on a regular basis(one weeks play per week). I usually send in my picks for a draft,however,I thought I would be present for this one but had an illness in the family. Sorry if I screwed things up.

[vistaman44]

... but not voting. As a charter member and regular participant, I obviously care about the league. Not sure what precipitated this, but I'm in no position to do no. 1 or no. 3, so I'll just have to go along for now.

Scot and I have known each other for a while and been able to work beyond any other differences, so I am confident this will work out if we all just work together.