Sunday, March 31, 2013

Fantasy Football Players Championship making big moves!


2013 FFPC Main: Grand Prize Hits $250,000

The FFPC Main Event prize structure is once again being increased at EVERY LEVEL: grand prize, championship round prizes and league prize.

 The Grand Prize is going from $200,000 to $250,000, or a quarter of a million dollars. 

The Championship round prize structure is also increasing by a substantial amount with an additional $72,000 in guaranteed prizes. There is now over $400,000 in guaranteed prizes in the FFPC Main Event Championship round which will now pay down to 40th place. 2nd place is now up to $30,000, 3rd place moves up to $15,000 along with substantial other increases. 
  • FFPC Overall Champion - $250,000 + custom Titlecraft trophy
  • 2nd - $30,000
  • 3rd - $15,000
  • 4th - $10,000
  • 5th - $9,000
  • 6th - $8,000
  • 7th - $7,000
  • 8th - $6,000
  • 9th - $5,000
  • 10th - $4,500
  • 11th - $4,000
  • 12th - $3,500
  • 13th - $3,000
  • 14th - $2,500
  • 15th - $2,500
  • 16th - $2,500
  • 17th - $2,500
  • 18th - $2,500
  • 19th - $2,500
  • 20th - $2,500


League Prizes Go To $11,000

Main Event league prizes are increasing from $10,500 per league up to $11,000. This will set yet another industry-record by the FFPC for the largest league prize in the history of high stakes fantasy football contest.

Let's take a look at these league prizes in the context of the Early Bird pricing which is $1550 per team and $1450 for additional teams. For those who register early and take advantage of the early bird, the percentage of league payouts are an astounding 60% at the $1550 entry fee! If you pick up a second team at $1450, the league payouts are an even more amazing 63% of the total entry fees collected. That is another high stakes record for the highest-ever percentage of entry fees paid out as league prizes. Keep in mind, all that is needed to reserve your team now is a simple $200 deposit.

FFPC Introduces the "Sweep" Bonus

Regular Season Prizes (Weeks 1-11).

The $11,000 Main Event league prize distribution has been revamped ever so slightly to offer another way to award the more successful teams while keeping a well balanced prize structure at the league level.

A total of $5,000 is awarded to the 1-seed & 2-seeds for the regular season performance (Weeks 1-11) with the following breakdown:
  • 1-Seed - Team with the best H2H record - $2,000*
  • 2-Seed - Remaining team with most points - $2,000**
*If the 1-Seed team also finishes with the most regular season points, it will be awarded a $1,000 "Sweep Bonus" for a total regular season prize of $3,000.
**If there is no winner of the $1,000 "Sweep" Bonus, both the 1-Seed and 2-Seed teams will split the $1,000 for a total regular season prize of $2,500 each.

League Playoffs Prizes (Weeks 12-13)

The remaining $6,000 is awarded in the league playoffs in weeks 12 and 13. Here are those prizes:
  • 1st - $4,000
  • 2nd - $1,500
  • 3rd - $500

Back on the Strip & Dates

The 2013 FFPC Main Event will be held at a Las Vegas strip venue. And it is not the Riviera! 

FBPC Main Event Taking Signups

Baseball fans, don't miss this! The inaugural Fantasy Baseball Players Championship (FBPC). 

The FBPC is  now close to 90 teams registered for the inaugural fantasy baseball season. The FBPC Grand Prize is $50,000 and League Prizes are $10,000 per 14 team league. The prize structure is based on just 140 teams, and the payout percentage is excellent! Take a look at the FBPC web site for full rules, scoring and draft dates. All drafts are online. The FBPC Main Event entry fee is $1500.

I have already entered in one of the FBPC satellite leagues ($150), in fact the first, called the First Pitch League.





Books from Extra Point Press:

Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650


Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) 
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693

Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070


Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097

Friday, March 29, 2013

NFL Free Agency Updates



Free Agent news
Highlighted moves in Bold

QB
Joe Flaco-BAL signed 6 yr /120M deal
Alex Smith-traded to KC
Drew Stanton-signed by AZ
Kevin Kolb-????
Ryan Fitzpatrick-released by BUF now with TEN (should compete but the job is Lockers to lose
Matt Moore-re-signed by MIA
David Garrard-NYJ (competition anyone)
Tarvaris Jackson-BUF (one yr/1.75M)
Matt Cassel-MIN (knows he is the backup)
Brady Quinn
Matt Hasselbeck-released by TEN, signs with IND
Jason Campbell-CLE
Bruce Gradkowski-PIT

RB
Steven Jackson-ATL
Reggie Bush-DET but fighting for spot with M LeShoure and J Bell
Rashard Mendenhall-AZ
Ahmad Bradshaw
Cedric Benson
Shonn Greene-TEN
Beanie Wells
Felix Jones
Peyton Hillis
Bernard Scott
Danny Woodhead-SD
Rashard Jennings
Michael Turner (ATL) released
Cedric Peerman-CIN
Ryan Torrain-NYG
Ronnie Brown-SD
Justin Forsett-JAX
Leon Washington-NE
Mike Goodson-NYJ
LeGarrette Blount-TB
Jonathan Dwyer-re-signs with PIT
Justin Forsett-JAX
Ryan Grant

WR
Titus Young released by DET (he was a 2nd rd draft pick two years ago)-Signed by STL
Dwayne Bowe-signed with old team KC

Percy Harvin (MIN) traded to SEA
Anquan Boldin (BAL) traded to SF
Mike Wallace-MIA
Greg Jennings-MIN
Wes Welker-DEN 
Danny Amendola-NE
Brian Hartline-re-signed MIA (5 yr/30.77M)
Julian Edelman

Darrius Heyward-Bey
Donnie Avery-KC (3 yr deal)
Jerome Simpson-re-signed for 1 YR MIN
Kevin Ogletree-TB
Randy Moss
Braylon Edwards
Austin Collie
Donald Jones-NE
Josh Cribbs

Domenik Hixon
Ramses Barden
Jabar Gaffney
Brandon Stokley-Wes Welker signing does not bode well for him
Brandon Gibson-MIA
Plaxico Buress-PIT
Louis Murphy-NYG
Earl Doucet
Kevin Walter
Laurent Robinson
Arrelious Benn-PHI
Brandon Lloyd-released by NE
Mohammed Massoquoi-
David Nelson
Michael Jenkins
Donald Jones-NE
Brandon Tate-re-signed with CIN





TE
Tony Gonzalez-one year deal staying w ATL
Fred Davis-returning from an achilles injury last year
Dustin Keller-MIA
Jared Cook-STL (5 YR/35M)-sleeper candidate
Martellus Bennett-CHI
Kellen Davis-CLE
Brandon Myers-NYG
Kevin Boss-could a 1 yr contract back to the Giants be in his future?
Dallas Clark-my guess is he retires or maybe PM gets him to Denver for one last year
Jermichael Finley is due 8 Million- I doubt the Packers pay him that...
Anthony Fasano-KC
James Casey-PHI
Delanie Walker-TEN
Gary Barnidge-CLE
James Casey (FB/TE)-PHI
John Phillips-SD
Dennis Pita
Ben Watson-NO

K........?
David Akers-
Jason Hanson
Rob Bironas-Stays w TEN
Lawrence Tynes
Mike Nugent-stays w CIN
Steven Hauschka
Phil Dawson-SF
Billy Cundiff
Olindo Mare
Nick Novak-stays w SD
Nick Folk-NYJ
Nate Kaeding
Shayne Graham
Ryan Longwell
Neil Rackers
Josh Brown-NYG


Others of Note:
Cliff Avril, DE-SEA
Henry Melton, DT-CHI
Paul Kruger, LB-CLE
Anthony Spencer, LB-DAL
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB-DEN
Elvis Dumervil-???
Dwight Freeney LB-
Antoine Winfield
Jake Long-STL
Ed Reed, S -HOU


Coaches:
AZ Bruce Arians (IND Interim HC last year when Chuck Pagano fell ill w cancer)
BUF Doug Marrone (OL NYJ 2002-2005, OC NO 2006-2008, Syracuse HC 2009-2012)
CHI Marc Trestman (NFL coaching experience but past 5 years in Canadian League)
CLE Rob Chudzinski (CAR OC 2011-2012,  SD,   CLE OC 2007-2008, SD)
--OC Norv Turner (former SD HC)
--DC Ray Horton  (AZ and PIT DC)
Jax Gus Bradley (SEA DC)
--OC Jedd Fisch (Miami Hurricanes OC 2011-2012)
KC Andy Reid (PHI HC past 14 seasons)
--DC Bob Sutton will run a 3-4 def
PHI Chip Kelly (Oregon HC 2009-2012, OC 2007-2008)
SD Mike McCoy (DEN OC 2009-2012, CAR various positions 2000-2008)








Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-guidebook-sam-hendricks/1008633837

Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634


Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) 
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-tips-sam-hendricks/1017000616

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95)
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693

Fantasy Football (Soccer to Yanks): The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Football/Fantasy Soccer ($14.95) 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-sam-hendricks/1100639984

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95/ $9.95 Nook) 
www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-hockey-sam-hendricks/1106954324

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95/ $9.95 Nook)
www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-basketball-handbook-sam-hendricks/1107640391

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

2013 NFL Free Agency News-


Free Agent news
Highlighted moves in Bold

QB
Joe Flaco-BAL signed 6 yr /120M deal
Alex Smith-traded to KC
Drew Stanton-signed by AZ
Kevin Kolb-????
Ryan Fitzpatrick-released by BUF now with TEN (should compete but the job is Lockers to lose
Matt Moore-re-signed by MIA
David Garrard-NYJ (competition anyone)
Tarvaris Jackson-BUF (one yr/1.75M)
Matt Cassel-MIN (knows he is the backup)
Brady Quinn
Matt Hasselbeck-released by TEN, signs with IND

RB
Steven Jackson-ATL
Reggie Bush-DET but fighting for spot with M LeShoure and J Bell
Rashard Mendenhall-AZ
Ahmad Bradshaw
Cedric Benson
Shonn Greene-TEN
Beanie Wells
Felix Jones
Peyton Hillis
Bernard Scott
Danny Woodhead-SD
Rashard Jennings
Michael Turner (ATL) released
Cedric Peerman-CIN
Ryan Torrain-NYG
Justin Forsett-JAX
Leon Washington-NE
Mike Goodson-NYJ
Ryan Grant

WR
Titus Young released by DET (he was a 2nd rd draft pick two years ago)-Signed by STL
Dwayne Bowe-signed with old team KC

Percy Harvin (MIN) traded to SEA
Anquan Boldin (BAL) traded to SF
Mike Wallace-MIA
Greg Jennings-MIN
Wes Welker-DEN ...wow!
Danny Amendola-NE
Brian Hartline-re-signed MIA (5 yr/30.77M)
Julian Edelman

Darrius Heyward-Bey
Donnie Avery-KC (3 yr deal)
Jerome Simpson-re-signed for 1 YR
Kevin Ogletree-TB
Randy Moss
Braylon Edwards
Austin Collie
Donald Jones-NE
Josh Cribbs

Domenik Hixon
Ramses Barden
Jabar Gaffney
Brandon Stokley-Wes Welker signing does not bode well for him
Brandon Gibson-MIA
Plaxico Buress-PIT
Louis Murphy-NYG
Earl Doucet
Kevin Walter
Laurent Robinson
Arrelious Benn-PHI
Brandon Lloyd-released by NE
Mohammed Massoquoi-
David Nelson
Michael Jenkins





TE
Tony Gonzalez-one year deal staying w ATL
Fred Davis-returning from an achilles injury last year
Dustin Keller-MIA
Jared Cook-STL (5 YR/35M)-sleeper candidate
Martellus Bennett-CHI
Kellen Davis-CLE
Brandon Myers-NYG
Kevin Boss-could a 1 yr contract back to the Giants be in his future?
Dallas Clark-my guess is he retires or maybe PM gets him to Denver for one last year
Jermichael Finley is due 8 Million- I doubt the Packers pay him that...
Anthony Fasano-KC
James Casey-PHI
Delanie Walker-TEN
Gary Barnidge-CLE
James Casey (FB/TE)-PHI
John Phillips-SD
Dennis Pita

K........?
David Akers-
Jason Hanson
Rob Bironas-Stays w TEN
Lawrence Tynes
Mike Nugent-stays w CIN
Steven Hauschka
Phil Dawson-SF
Billy Cundiff
Olindo Mare
Nick Novak-stays w SD
Nick Folk-NYJ
Nate Kaeding
Shayne Graham
Ryan Longwell
Neil Rackers
Josh Brown-NYG


Others of Note:
Cliff Avril, DE-SEA
Henry Melton, DT-CHI
Paul Kruger, LB-CLE
Anthony Spencer, LB-DAL
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB-DEN
Elvis Dumervil-???
Dwight Freeney LB-
Antoine Winfield
Jake Long-STL
Ed Reed, S -HOU


Coaches:
AZ Bruce Arians (IND Interim HC last year when Chuck Pagano fell ill w cancer)
BUF Doug Marrone (OL NYJ 2002-2005, OC NO 2006-2008, Syracuse HC 2009-2012)
CHI Marc Trestman (NFL coaching experience but past 5 years in Canadian League)
CLE Rob Chudzinski (CAR OC 2011-2012,  SD,   CLE OC 2007-2008, SD)
--OC Norv Turner (former SD HC)
--DC Ray Horton  (AZ and PIT DC)
Jax Gus Bradley (SEA DC)
--OC Jedd Fisch (Miami Hurricanes OC 2011-2012)
KC Andy Reid (PHI HC past 14 seasons)
--DC Bob Sutton will run a 3-4 def
PHI Chip Kelly (Oregon HC 2009-2012, OC 2007-2008)
SD Mike McCoy (DEN OC 2009-2012, CAR various positions 2000-2008)








Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-guidebook-sam-hendricks/1008633837

Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634


Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) 
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-tips-sam-hendricks/1017000616

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95)
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693

Fantasy Football (Soccer to Yanks): The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Football/Fantasy Soccer ($14.95) 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-sam-hendricks/1100639984

Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95/ $9.95 Nook) 
www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-hockey-sam-hendricks/1106954324

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95/ $9.95 Nook)
www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-basketball-handbook-sam-hendricks/1107640391





 



Save $100 off NFFC Main Event Entry Fees!



EARLY BIRD SPECIAL AVAILABLE FOR PRIMETIME/CLASSIC



The entry fee for the NFFC Classic and Primetime this year will be $1,600. But the early bird special is just $1,500 and lasts thru 1 May. 
You can do so by emailing Greg Ambrosius at gambrosius@stats.com or Tom at tkessenich@stats.com or by Registering online by May 1st

The Classic grand prize goes back up to $100,000. The Classic will still have a top league prize of $7,000.

The NFFC has also raised the league prizes in the NFFC Primetime, with 1st place now going to $6,500. 

So basically all you are doing is committing to an event by May 1st. You can even change the date and time of your Classic or Primetime after May 1st to retain the $100 discount.

The Classic and Rotowire Fantasy Football Online Championship will both debut with $100,000 grand prizes and the NFFC Primetime will be very solid with a $150,000 grand prize and a top league prize of $6,500. 


This is the 10th anniversary season of NFFC. They will be at the Bellagio Las Vegas over Labor Day weekend and during the First Weekend of the NFL Season, Sept. 4-7. 


This discount is only good through May 1st. That's why it's called an EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL! 





Books from Extra Point Press:
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669

Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) 
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693

Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070


Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) at Caesars Palace in 2103

FFPC Back to Caesars Palace for 2013


Great news as The FFPC announced that they will be returning to Caesars Palace for their 2013 Live Events. In fact, the FFPC has secured a multi-year deal with Caesars, so it is back to the decadence of Roman times again for all of us! More details to follow about the 2013 Live Events.







Books from Extra Point Press:

Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650


Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95)
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693

Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070


Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097

Friday, March 22, 2013

Top 5 TEs in NFL Draft

Best TEs of 2013 NFL Draft

There are only two to care about and they are 1 and 1a.

1 Zach Ertz-Stanford
1a Tyler Eifert-Notre Dame
3 Gavin Escobar-San Diego State
4 Travis Kelce-CIN
5 Vance McDonald-Rice

As with any player it is a combination of skill and opportunity (i.e which team drafted him and how do they use him)






Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-guidebook-sam-hendricks/1008633837
Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at

Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-tips-sam-hendricks/1017000616
Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95)
Fantasy Football (Soccer to Yanks): The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Football/Fantasy Soccer ($14.95) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-football-sam-hendricks/1100639984
Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95/ $9.95 Nook) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-hockey-sam-hendricks/1106954324

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95/ $9.95 Nook)
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantasy-basketball-handbook-sam-hendricks/1107640391