After a few minor technical glitches, more than a few pints consumed and one desktop computer having to be set up in a bar, the 2016-17 Four Sport Fantasy league draft is now in the books. It is report card season for teachers so it is only fitting that I spend my first day of Easter holidays grading. Here are your grades:
Brian - NBA - "A" - NFL - "B-" - "NHL" - "B-" - MLB - "C+"
Overall "B"
I will be the first to admit that this was not the draft I had in mind going in. The shock of being raped in the draft lottery coupled with a lack of love for the logos on the draft sheet left me beyond rattled. Despite this (and not drafting Alex Len...fucking Greg) I should have a very fun team. I would say my draft was the Koko B. Ware of drafts:
Cam - NBA - "B+" - NFL - "B" - "NHL" - "B" - MLB - "B+"
Overall "B+"
The likely winner of the 2015-16 Four Sport Fantasy league had a solid draft. Normally a methodical drafter who prefers to use a rope-a-dope strategy, Cam sped things up thanks to his desktop computer. He had a solid and balanced draft, however, his choice of Tyler Eiffert so early did make me wonder if I was sitting next to a coked out Macho Man Randy Savage:
Overall "B+"
The likely winner of the 2015-16 Four Sport Fantasy league had a solid draft. Normally a methodical drafter who prefers to use a rope-a-dope strategy, Cam sped things up thanks to his desktop computer. He had a solid and balanced draft, however, his choice of Tyler Eiffert so early did make me wonder if I was sitting next to a coked out Macho Man Randy Savage:
Dave - NBA - "A+" - NFL - "B+" - "NHL" - "C+" - MLB - "B+"
Overall "A-"
Dave had a great draft. He stayed away from drafting any Dallas Cowboys player but he couldn't help himself from going with his heart and drafting the first Toronto Maple Leaf (in round 876). His heart and physical stature definitely makes it easy to call his draft the "Andre the Giant" of drafts.
Overall "A-"
Dave had a great draft. He stayed away from drafting any Dallas Cowboys player but he couldn't help himself from going with his heart and drafting the first Toronto Maple Leaf (in round 876). His heart and physical stature definitely makes it easy to call his draft the "Andre the Giant" of drafts.
Greg - NBA - "B+" - NFL - "A-" - "NHL" - "C+" - MLB - "A"
Overall "B+"
Greg drafted Alex Len. Greg is a jet flying, rolex wearing, diamond ring wearing, alligator skin boot wearing, base running, son of a bitch!!! Gimme two claps and a Ric Flair!!!
Overall "B+"
Greg drafted Alex Len. Greg is a jet flying, rolex wearing, diamond ring wearing, alligator skin boot wearing, base running, son of a bitch!!! Gimme two claps and a Ric Flair!!!
Jamyson - NBA - "A++" - NFL - "B-" - "NHL" - "D+" - MLB - "C"
Overall "B-"
Jamyson has a very good basketball team but neglected to shore up some holes in other sports. Time will tell if his one dimensional approach will have the same success as Hulk Hogan and his one dimensional leg drop finishing move. We all hope that a successful Jamyson doesn't include a sex tape like the Hulkster had.
Overall "B-"
Jamyson has a very good basketball team but neglected to shore up some holes in other sports. Time will tell if his one dimensional approach will have the same success as Hulk Hogan and his one dimensional leg drop finishing move. We all hope that a successful Jamyson doesn't include a sex tape like the Hulkster had.
Jesse - NBA - "C-" - NFL - "C" - "NHL" - "B+" - MLB - "A+"
Overall "B-"
Jesse was unable to draft his own team this year but the league managed to pick up his slack and draft him a solid hockey team and a great baseball team. It will be up to Jesse to make some moves in basketball and football if he wants to contend. Since he was so flaky, it is fitting that his draft is compared to dust....Golddust.
Overall "B-"
Jesse was unable to draft his own team this year but the league managed to pick up his slack and draft him a solid hockey team and a great baseball team. It will be up to Jesse to make some moves in basketball and football if he wants to contend. Since he was so flaky, it is fitting that his draft is compared to dust....Golddust.
Justin - NBA - "C" - NFL - "A+" - "NHL" - "A" - MLB - "B-"
Overall "A-"
Justin crushed the draft for both NFL and NHL and managed to draft fairly well in NBA and MLB but it was hard to overcome low quality keepers in those sports. After a very solid 2015-16 season, Ninja Nags will no longer be able to sneak up on the league. Since he owns two San Jose players and the Cow Palace is is San Jose, his draft is in honour of Rowdy Roddy Piper.
Overall "A-"
Justin crushed the draft for both NFL and NHL and managed to draft fairly well in NBA and MLB but it was hard to overcome low quality keepers in those sports. After a very solid 2015-16 season, Ninja Nags will no longer be able to sneak up on the league. Since he owns two San Jose players and the Cow Palace is is San Jose, his draft is in honour of Rowdy Roddy Piper.
Kevin - NBA - "B+(WTF!!!!)" - NFL - "A" - "NHL" - "A-" - MLB - "B"
Overall "A-"
The shocker of all shockers was Kevin entering the draft having claimed to have bought a fantasy baseball magazine. This was shocking for two reasons: 1. Kevin showed that he is no longer allergic to two of the sports and 2. Kevin showed that he can read. His impressive draft gives him the most improved award and may see him swinging his arms as he climbs to the top just like the Bushwackers.
Overall "A-"
The shocker of all shockers was Kevin entering the draft having claimed to have bought a fantasy baseball magazine. This was shocking for two reasons: 1. Kevin showed that he is no longer allergic to two of the sports and 2. Kevin showed that he can read. His impressive draft gives him the most improved award and may see him swinging his arms as he climbs to the top just like the Bushwackers.
Nathan - NBA - "A" - NFL - "B+" - "NHL" - "A" - MLB - "B"
Overall "A-"
Jensen is gonna Jensen (which may seem confusing now that we have two owners that share that surname). He had a solid follow up season after winning the inaugural season of the Four Sport Fantasy League. We can all look forward to offers that are so low ball that you may think you are in a nursing home sauna. While you may think Vince McMahon would be his 80's wrestling twin, the true mirror of his offers comes from "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.
Overall "A-"
Jensen is gonna Jensen (which may seem confusing now that we have two owners that share that surname). He had a solid follow up season after winning the inaugural season of the Four Sport Fantasy League. We can all look forward to offers that are so low ball that you may think you are in a nursing home sauna. While you may think Vince McMahon would be his 80's wrestling twin, the true mirror of his offers comes from "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.
Trevor - NBA - "F-" - NFL - "A++" - "NHL" - "A-" - MLB - "B-"
Overall "B-"
Trevor was finally able to break his leash and make it down to be at the draft in person. He is banking on the Dawg Pound and Josh Gordon to tip the scales on a great football team and to scour the waiver wire like the "Junk Yard Dog" that he is...
Overall "B-"
Trevor was finally able to break his leash and make it down to be at the draft in person. He is banking on the Dawg Pound and Josh Gordon to tip the scales on a great football team and to scour the waiver wire like the "Junk Yard Dog" that he is...
Warren - NBA - "C+" - NFL - "B-" - "NHL" - "A-" - MLB - "A++"
Overall "B-"
Next to Kevin drafting baseball and basketball players, the biggest surprise of the draft was Warren's choice to draft NBA guys while limiting his racial remarks well under the Vegas line of 97.5. I feel like he may be bottle up his crazy only to unleash it later in the season...but he has a ways to go to match "The Ultimate Warrior".
Overall "B-"
Next to Kevin drafting baseball and basketball players, the biggest surprise of the draft was Warren's choice to draft NBA guys while limiting his racial remarks well under the Vegas line of 97.5. I feel like he may be bottle up his crazy only to unleash it later in the season...but he has a ways to go to match "The Ultimate Warrior".
Xander - NBA - "C+" - NFL - "A" - "NHL" - "B" - MLB - "B+"
Overall "B"
Xander was the silent assassin in the draft, quietly accumulating talent while simultaneously looking like he may murder someone at any moment. His draft leaves him some work to do in basketball but many assets in football to do so. You can forward your trade offers to the nearest insane asylum that he may be visiting (as a guest of course). Xander's draft was as unpredictable as Mankind.
Overall "B"
Xander was the silent assassin in the draft, quietly accumulating talent while simultaneously looking like he may murder someone at any moment. His draft leaves him some work to do in basketball but many assets in football to do so. You can forward your trade offers to the nearest insane asylum that he may be visiting (as a guest of course). Xander's draft was as unpredictable as Mankind.