GWJCFFL Waiver Issue

Comrades - a hearty good morning and 'what the heck?' to you!

So, I thought we had a waiver process other than first come/first serve - and even then...sigh

OK, so here's the deal. I spent my second round pick on Deuce, so as his owner, I was well aware of his issue that arose on Monday, namely a season ending injury. So, hoping and praying that the owners in the waiver process ahead of me don't notice, I hop on early last night and queue up A. Smith (dropping my Ind backup RB). Site says restricted and locked for the week - so no luck.

So, I try in the middle of the MNF game last night - just hoping to queue up the pick. Same message. OK...not unexpected.

OK, so its a late WoW night, and at 1 AM CST (2 AM EST) I hop on after the game, and try the same thing. Now, it should have queued up a waiver pick, or allowed me, but nope, I got the same message. Tried it 4 times, even opening a new browser to try. No luck.

Bummer. So, then, I get up as 6 AM this morning, and figure the site is reset, and I hop on...and WTF (let me repeat - WTF) - Top of the waiver line, JimmDogg's adds A. Smith.

OK, whats up? (and this isn't dogging you out JD - I know you had no knowledge I was trying to pick him up). I tried no less than 9 times to pick up Deuce's replacement, hoping to salvage a season with a backup RB on what will now be a woeful team, and someone with a better record, hence lower waiver/FA claim slot, beats me by somehow picking in the 5 hour window that I slept.

Now, I know this kills my chances of getting A. Smith from some of the teams with worse records, but as a minimum, I ask that A. Smith's acquisition be reversed and he placed in the waiver process.

SECOND ---
Last week, I looked at the records, and I was 3-1 - then Sunday, doing lineup, I'm 2-2. Did we fix some scoring issue or what happened?

Thanks!!!

Pigskins GM and Coach
~ Pigpen

Yeah, it looks to me that the site isn't properly putting all FAs on waivers at the end of the lock period.

Players are locked in-season: Yes
Start: beginning of first game
End: 12:00 AM Tue (Mon night)
After lock period: Place players on waivers

I'd say that almost everyone in the league was going after this one and if the site can't be fixed, we need to "manually" do this one... which, sorry to say, Pigpen, likely means that he's going to one of the teams on the bottom half (and if not one of them, then to me - since I'm ranked below you. ).

Just FYI, the site was still locked at 3:40 AM (ah the joys of newborns).

Last week, I looked at the records, and I was 3-1 - then Sunday, doing lineup, I'm 2-2. Did we fix some scoring issue or what happened?

This is the post you're looking for.

In light of my new commitment to not being negative, I will refrain from commentary, but I will point out the following:

1) FOX SPORTS Fantasy Football is an absolute joke.
2) Players have not been placed on waivers after the unlock all season.

Thanks for the link Grumps - found out what I needed to know...that yeah, I beat, then lost to Certis...sigh...

And yeah on A. Smith - although, if ANY of you had any honor, you'd let the owner of Deuce have first shot at his replacement to keep his team competitive...but I'm guessing thats a BIG 'IF'!

Thanks for the link Grumps - found out what I needed to know...that yeah, I beat, then lost to Certis...sigh... :(

Like I said in the thread Piggy, please manually count your score for week two and tell me if it matches what the site is showing with our scoring system. I used the league rules page and the NFL.com score chart to math it out, if you should have more points, I think I can change the win back. A "system error" win isn't what I'm really looking for in this league

And yeah on A. Smith - although, if ANY of you had any honor, you'd let the owner of Deuce have first shot at his replacement to keep his team competitive...but I'm guessing thats a BIG 'IF'!

You're such a sweet talker, how could anyone refuse?

Waiver System is Broken

I THINK that players dropped from the bench are put on waivers properly but players who have never been picked up are not put on waivers. Here is what I propose:

1) JimmDogg (primarily) and Piggy will have to decide amongst themselves how to deal with this A.Smith issue (although I think Stecker may steal some carries anyways) As commish, I feel that given the waiver system's bunkness and the fact that Piggy is ranked lower, made attempts and owns the now out RB he should get the runner. But that's up to you guys and whether you want this to be a positive experience (hold your booos, please) or a.. less positive one.

2) If during the weekend of play there is a player you want off the waiver wire, I'll make a thread here for you to post in. It's not a perfect solution but I think it's out best bet for now, if more than one person wants a player we can use the waiver process manually.

Saw Karmajay tried to pick him up (not sure if that was this league or another) in the other forum thread.

Here's my thought - if you knew about A. Smith before this thread, and planned to jump on him (this is pure honor system) today in free agency - then post. Obviously JimmDogg and myself did

Then, from whoever posts, I suggest Certis take who ever has the worst record (i.e, first waiver pick) and grant him A. Smith.

What say you all?

Stupid FOX website. I am picking up a particular TE, but it won't let me do it if I drop my #2 TE. Noooo, I have to drop my #1 TE to do it. Stupid POS site.

Well if you couldn't guess it from this post:

Just FYI, the site was still locked at 3:40 AM (ah the joys of newborns).

...I was trying to snag him last night... at 12c, 1c, 2c, 3c... ...but retract my claim to him if Piggy wants him (as he obviously does).

never heard from JDog on this with his thoughts...

We've made an arrangement for waivers going forward, but right now this Smith thing is completely in JimmDogg's hands.

No worries Certis...kinda frustrating when I'm sitting with 2 starting RB's that so far have combined for about 13 rushing yards through 13 quarters, and Smith with a TD and about 5 times that yardage sitting on JimmDogg's bench...

Life does go on I'm guessing...

Oh poop. I didn't even do my lineups this week in these two leagues.

Oh poop. I didn't even do my lineups this week in these two leagues.

And you're playing me in both, obviously the hookers I sent over did the job and kept you distracted

Well played with the medium-price ladies of the night and all.

never heard from JDog on this with his thoughts...

You never heard from me because Certis has made it clear that he doesn't want me to be negative. But I am pretty pissed off about the whole thing. I haven't done anything wrong, but somehow it's up to me to make sure people are having a "positive" experience. That is a bunch of crap. Everyone else has reacted strongly when people have "accused" them of not playing within the rules, and I am understanding why.

So here are my thoughts, I hope they are not too negative:

1) Fox Sports Fantasy SUCKS, and is the cause of 99% of the problems with this league, players have never been placed on waivers since week 1. (OK, that was negative, but 100% true)

2) You all knew the waiver system wasn't working, you weren't staying up until crazy hours of the morning to make sure you got your waiver claim in. I just happened to get lucky.

3) Having a starter on the team in NO WAY entitles you to their back up. If a player is so integral to your championship hopes, make sure you also carry his backup. There is a reason Chris Perry has been on my roster since the draft.