2011 Email / Rules / etc

I don't think the blog was used that much last year - but I'll be posting standings here.
Here is the email I sent out this year.

It's that time again .... the 10th annual BG Fantasy Player pool for the NFL Play-offs.  All those included in this email are those who were involved last year (or have shown interest in the past).  If you would like to pass along to anyone else - that is totally cool - however, please don't send this off to anyone that you know it will be a struggle to get them to pay as it will just mean more upfront work for me...So... the person emailing me must include your name as a "reference"...

The rules and submission process is the exact same as last year.   That said - every year - there are too many people who mess it up - so please read the below carefully.  If you mess up the roster entry (submitting an illegal team, position eligibility, submission deadline, etc) your entry will be null and void ... 

Rosters:  Each entry will consist of 12 roster spots outlined below (yes - it includes Individual Defensive Players).  Each roster must consist of every team in the NFL playoffs, EXCEPT FOR ONE - which means you are allowed to pick 2 players from the same team - if you desire.  You can only do this once, so only one NFL play-off team will not represented on your final roster.  (So - T. Brady and W. Welker can be on the same team).  Rosters which are submitted incorrectly, (have 2 players from more than one team or list players at incorrect positions) will be null and void.

Submitting Rosters: This is going to be different this year.  You will need to go to this URL and fill out the form with your roster/team.  Very important - please submit the players names in the format I list (First initial of first name - dot - full last name).  I can't spend 10 hours on manual data entry (although I know it will come to that at some point). Please also pay attention to player name spelling.

Cost:  The cost will be $50 per entry. You can enter multiple entries if you'd like.  Due to the quick nature of this pool, the preferred method of receiving payment is PAYPAL.  Please PayPal me under 'Give to an individual" and "as a gift" the $50 per entry upon submitting your team(s) to bgoffin@yahoo.com .  The gift part is important to keep the fees down and end pay-outs higher.
If you do not have a paypal account then you can pay me via cash/check, but I will need to receive your money by MONDAY, JAN. 10th.  Otherwise, you will forfeit your entry...NO EXCEPTIONS.  Entries need to be received by 6:00 PM on Friday, January 8th so we can send out all of the teams by Saturday (when games start). I'd suggest sending in your teams early so you don't forget and miss the deadline...

Stats will be taken from " NFL.com Gamebook." Player positions will be taken from NFL.com.  If you are unsure of a position (especially the IDPs) please check before submitting.

Official pay-outs, tie-breakers, and other variables not included in this email will be TBD, depending on how many entries we receive.  However, here is how last years pay-outs approximately worked:
1st place:  $3,800
2nd place:  $1,200
3rd place: $500
4th place: $100
Last place:  $50

*If we have Paypal fees, they will merely be taken out of the pot.  Again, feel free to send to trusted friends, etc.

I will be posting scoring updates and announcements onto a blog, which should limit the emails...You can go there now to see last years standings, etc.

Every year I mistakenly leave people off or have the old email address of people who have participated in the past - so please feel free to send to people even if you think they're included on this.

Please email me if you have any questions.
BG

Roster spots and scoring system are below:
1 QB
2 RB
3 WR
1 TE
1 Flex (No QB)
1 K
1 DL (IDP)
1 LB (IDP)
1 DB (IDP)

Offensive Scoring system:
0.05 pts per 1 Passing Yard
4 pts per Passing TD
- 2 per Interception
+3 pt bonus for 300 yards+ passing
+2 pt bonus for 450 yards+ passing
2 pt for 2 pt conversion pass

0.10 Pts per 1 Rushing yard
0.10 Pts per 1 Receiving yard
6 pts per Rushing TD
6 pts per Receiving TD
1 pt per reception for WR and TE
0.5 pts per reception for RB
+3 pt bonus for 100 yard+ rushing or receiving
+2 pt bonus for 200 yard+ rushing or receiving
- 2 per Fumble Lost
2 pts per 2 point conversion catch or run

Defensive Scoring system:
1 pt per tackle
0.33 per Assisted Tackle
5 pt per Interception
4 pt per Sack
2 pt per Forced Fumble
2 pt per Fumble Recovery
1 pt per Pass Deflected
6 pts for Non-Special Teams TD

Kicker Scoring system:
1 pt per XP
-1 pt per Missed XP
0.1 pt per yard of FG (29 yarder = 2.9 points; 41 yarder = 4.1 points)
- 1 pt per Missed FG UNDER 45 yards