THE BEST ONLINE LEAGUE NEWSLETTER 2.01
 
Sunday, February 16th, 2003
 

NAME

TEAM

EMAIL

AIM

GAMERTAG

Adam Kontras

Bears

adam@4tvs.com

Adam4tvs

Adam4tvs

Andrew Thomas

Packers

shrooms@houston.rr.com

Shroomsbakalaka

Toshiru Mifune

Spencer Vowell

Dolphins

sepe25@ev1.net

sepe25

Toshiru Mifune

Josh Shalin

Bucs

grifbro24@aol.com

EvoHock

EvoHock

Vincent Riccobene

Rams

born2chill@earthlink.net

Born2Chillx121x

Born2Chill

Matt Fortier

Broncos

masheistisnice@aol.com

MaSheistIsNice

Rivaside

John Rogers

Steelers

Tanners730@msn.com

Tanners730

EvoShredder

Bo Link

Redskins

knilob@hotmail.com

knilob7

RooBoy

Keith Mello

Patriots

ksolo24@aol.com

Ksolo24

Melldog

Brad Harrell

Seahawks

beaknbean@houston.rr.com

Beak

Birdleygreen

Cameron George

Titans

csrg@knology.net

RAMABAMA69

RAMABAMA

Rodney George

49ers

rgag1@earthlink.net

RodMunch1234

RodMunch

Greg Fortier

Jets

rivaside@aol.com

Rivaside

Rivaside

Matt Brannan

Eagles

matt.brannan@gilacorp.com

rcknroll1973

Sith Master

Chris Suarez

Cowboys

suaC715@comcast.net

prepwanab715

suaC715

Derek Defenbach

Raiders

dsr920@pacbell.net

NoRCaLDSR

DSR

Robert Rowles

Colts

rkrm@attbi.com

RKRM9

RKRM

Luke Vandam

Chargers

lukevandam@hotmail.com

LVandam420

lvd420

Larry Laginess

Chiefs

larry@opticillusions.net

twod0pe

explosiv0

Gurtej Phangureh

Saints

hitman408@covad.net

hitman408

hitman408

 
Wow. What an incredible weekend. We've got all 20. We're completely done. And there's truly one reason why: Josh Shalin. He singlehandedly recruited 5 members. This man wants to PLAY. He went on "Live", and talked it up. He actually found nearly 10 people that were interested, and 5 that ended up taking the last spots. Thank him when you play him, because he's pretty much the reason we're starting on time...
 
...well you can thank me too. This fuggin' site has ripped me a new one. The schedules? Dear LORD the schedules. 160 games. Everyone playing their whole conference once, 1/2 of the other conference, and an AFC and NFC grudge match - equalling 16 games. 8 home games, 8 away games. Both of your grudge matches are home and away. And on top of all that - almost all your grudge-matches have a "reason". You're related, you live close, it's an old-school NFL rivalry - somthing. But now, it's completely done.
 
Now, before everyone starts bitchin' about their schedules - please know this: The AFC is stronger than the NFC. Period. So if you're an AFC team, your schedule will be harder. That's just the way it goes. As well, you're playoff run will be tougher too - 'cause guess what: It'll be all AFC teams until the SuperBOL. So no bitchin', unless you notice an actual MISTAKE in the scheduling like a conflict. With 160 games to schedule, that could very well have happened.
 
But anyway, I'm so friggin' excited about this season, I want to get it started this second...but it will still start on the 21st. Still some people on vacation, and honestly - the antipation will make the season rule. What you can do however is arrange your first 2 weeks. I'm sure you've ALLLLL read the Season 2 rules, so I don't even have to tell you this...but I will:
 
We're doing the whole season in 2 game bunches. They can be out of order, but again - only 2 games. Then when all of the first 2 "Weeks" are done I will update the site, and send out a newsletter. That's your cue to do your next set of 2. I expect with 20 people, it will probably take a FULL week, to do 2 games each. That's fine. The regular season will be about 8 weeks. Not a problem. Let's ENJOY this. If you have any other questions, just read the rules - it's coverd.
 
As was the case last season, all stats must be complete for the game to count. Winner will take them. PLEASE REMEMBER THE CONDITIONS. Be sure to ask the home team what he made the conditions so if you happen to win, you can write them down correctly.
 
As for what to do right now, just contact your first 2 opponents, and try to workout a time to play starting Friday the 21st. Tennessee, Oakland, New York, and Denver are all on vacation until that day - so you may not be able to get ahold of them. Just do your best.
 
At this point there's just not a whole helluva lot I can say that isn't covered in the rules section. Please read that fully. And also give me suggestions on what your concerns may be about fairness and what not. So far I think we're pretty much covered. This is our second go 'round and we really got a lot of shit worked out in Season 1.
 
So check out all the links - make sure all the info is correct - and by all means: PRACTICE. There are no "weak" teams in this league. All of the most powerful $15 teams were picked, and if you guys play "smart" you'll be in the playoff run all season. So practice, practice, practice.
 
Alright, 5 days and counting... Giddy-up.
 
League Founder,
Adam Kontras
The Chicago Bears
 
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