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Pull together
a group of friends, family, co-workers, etc. who enjoy football,
to serve as team owners. Generally, an even number of teams
works best (makes for easy scheduling), and 8, 10 or 12 teams
is optimal. A team can have more than one owner, but be sure
owners are compatible. Elect a commissioner. This person is
the focal point to whom all Fantasy owners submit their weekly
lineups, sees that scores are tabulated each week and distributes
the results. Many Fantasy leagues (the generous ones) allow
the commish a free entry into the league. Decide on a scoring
system. If this is your league's first season keep it fairly
simple, a scoring only based system will do just that. The idea
of this system is that Fantasy points are based solely on actual
points scored.
Here's an example:
Some leagues use a scoring system that awards points for yards
gained by a player in addition to the actual point method. Although
a combination system makes things more interesting, it also
creates more work for the commissioner who must calculate the
teams' stats each week. On the next page is an example of the
yardage based system. Determine roster size. This decision will
determine the total number of rounds in your Fantasy draft.
The league also needs to agree on the number of players that
can be activated each week.
Examples are provided below
A consensus decision should be arrived at for the following
issues:
1. A time when weekly line-ups are due to the commissioner.
2. Get everyone to decide how line-ups will be submitted. Phone,
by hand and fax are a few ideas.
3. Decide what to do about undrafted players. Regardless of
how you decide to handle free agents be sure that the league
is in total agreement.
4. It's best to require a league consensus to approve all trades.
It's also important to establish a trade deadline such as three
or four weeks before the Fantasy playoffs begin.
5. Determine how many teams will qualify for the Fantasy playoffs
and the playoff schedule. Reserving the last 3 or 4 weeks of
the NFL regular season for your playoffs seems to work well.
7. Devising a prize structure. Once again, the commissioner's
job is to get consensus. We don't ignore the fact that many
leagues have a monetary payoff to the winning team(s). However,
we have seen many leagues offering such things such as a traveling
trophy or a dinner hosted by the league members to "honor" the
Fantasy Bowl champ. Use your creativity!
8. Finally, decide on a place and time to hold your draft. Be
sure everyone can make it (accept no excuses!).
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Fantasy
Football Betting Termology
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A type of draft in
which owners are allotted a certain amount of fantasy
cash. The owner uses this money to fill their roster
spots by bidding on NFL players.
Basic Scoring Fantasy points are only earned when
your starters score touchdowns, field goals, and
extra points.
Bench Players Players which you choose not to start;
you normally receive no points for their performances.
More Fantasy
Football Betting Terms
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Here is a summary
and some quick links for the many pro football
betting resources available including gambling tips,
betting explanations, free picks, advice on how to win,
and more. Everything you need for winning NFL football betting.
New resources are constantly being added so check back regularly.
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