Suggestion for "League of Champions"

IatricSB · 12-31-2004, 01:35 PM

There's way too many leagues out there already, but just thought this would be fun (this may have been suggested already or a variation of it, so excuse me if it has).

It would be fun to have a league made up of the best owner from all the various leagues out there. Each league could nominate and owner, possibly based on win percentage, titles won, or something else. It would be up to that owner to carry on the "flag" of the league he came from and do his best to uphold the honor of the league. Good participation would be a key since hopefully the league would be made up of guys that love OOTP and know what it takes to get a winner (other than tanking and other such cheating devices).

If it was to come about, I'd love to see a league similar to what others have done where history is built through 100 years of simming and catobase input. This is definitely not a new idea but something I've been interested in being a part of. From that point on, it would be fictional players although the minor leagues could be stocked with up and coming real players from the real minor leagues. Other possible suggestions would be to either have ratings at 1-100 so everyone can see exactly what is going on (eliminates some of the advantage a commish might have if the commish runs a team), or just the opposite where ratings are hidden (in which case it might be nice if the commish didn't run a team).

I know other leagues have tried to cherry pick quality owners, but I'm not sure that anyone has ever suggested having owners "nominated" to be in the league. Any interest or bad idea?

Jeremy Weimer · 12-31-2004, 04:05 PM

I think it's a good idea. There, now at least one person responded so you don't feel stupid.

Cyclone792 · 12-31-2004, 04:45 PM

Response #2, and yep, it does sound like a great idea.

Steve T · 12-31-2004, 05:06 PM

Sounds like a great idea. I would be willing to help out with running this.

potatoman · 12-31-2004, 05:17 PM

Great IDEA!

IatricSB · 12-31-2004, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Weimer

I think it's a good idea. There, now at least one person responded so you don't feel stupid.

Yeesh, I thought I was going to have to find a way to feed all the crickets I was hearing in this thread

If we can get some leagues to agree to participate, I think it would be fun.

Jeremy Weimer · 12-31-2004, 05:37 PM

I'd have my league participate but I don't run one anymore. And I doubt any of the ones I'm in will nominate me as the representative.

Keith Stuart · 12-31-2004, 05:44 PM

Sounds great - I like the sound of this.

RBLwebguy · 12-31-2004, 05:58 PM

Would the team name be the league name? Fictional? Maybe renames could be done to match the GM's in the league you are in? Suggestion....

Cyclone792 · 12-31-2004, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RBLwebguy

Would the team name be the league name? Fictional? Maybe renames could be done to match the GM's in the league you are in? Suggestion....

Maybe carryover the same team name from your team in the league you were nominated in. Of course, a potential problem could lie in real player/team leagues with the same franchises by multiple owners being nominated.

tibbotobbins · 12-31-2004, 06:15 PM

Also, you would have to decide if you wanted fictional, historical, or real. Or just do one for each.

JeterGoldGlove · 12-31-2004, 07:15 PM

I'll represent Real Besibol!

OTBLTeam · 12-31-2004, 07:16 PM

We'll send Hollyroller!

potatoman · 12-31-2004, 07:18 PM

I would like to represent my Solo League

czzccr · 12-31-2004, 08:31 PM

Think it's a great idea. Count the NGBL in if you decide to kick this off.

Jeremy Weimer · 12-31-2004, 08:33 PM

Stacy, are you planning on running this or just throwing the idea out there for someone to run with? I get the impression you're just throwing the idea out there in hopes of someone taking it and running with it.

DaveHorn · 12-31-2004, 08:37 PM

Sounds cool to me. I'll see if HFTC would like to send a rep.

Steve T · 12-31-2004, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Weimer

Stacy, are you planning on running this or just throwing the idea out there for someone to run with? I get the impression you're just throwing the idea out there in hopes of someone taking it and running with it.

If Stacy were not interested in running this, then I could do it, with some help. I am currently running my own players league, but I have loads of free time, and nothing better to do.

allstar50 · 12-31-2004, 11:44 PM

I have had a great record and won titles in each league i have been in (Maelstrom aside, just started there).... Could send resume upon request

and would love to be considered for such a leauge

IatricSB · 01-01-2005, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy Weimer

Stacy, are you planning on running this or just throwing the idea out there for someone to run with? I get the impression you're just throwing the idea out there in hopes of someone taking it and running with it.

I was kind of hoping it could be a community effort. Either I could be commish or someone could be chosen by the boards. So I'd encourage everyone that wants to have a part to jump in. I've got plenty of web space, so whatever else is needed feel free to participate.

12-31-2004, 01:35 PM	#1
IatricSB Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 3,493	Suggestion for "League of Champions" There's way too many leagues out there already, but just thought this would be fun (this may have been suggested already or a variation of it, so excuse me if it has). It would be fun to have a league made up of the best owner from all the various leagues out there. Each league could nominate and owner, possibly based on win percentage, titles won, or something else. It would be up to that owner to carry on the "flag" of the league he came from and do his best to uphold the honor of the league. Good participation would be a key since hopefully the league would be made up of guys that love OOTP and know what it takes to get a winner (other than tanking and other such cheating devices). If it was to come about, I'd love to see a league similar to what others have done where history is built through 100 years of simming and catobase input. This is definitely not a new idea but something I've been interested in being a part of. From that point on, it would be fictional players although the minor leagues could be stocked with up and coming real players from the real minor leagues. Other possible suggestions would be to either have ratings at 1-100 so everyone can see exactly what is going on (eliminates some of the advantage a commish might have if the commish runs a team), or just the opposite where ratings are hidden (in which case it might be nice if the commish didn't run a team). I know other leagues have tried to cherry pick quality owners, but I'm not sure that anyone has ever suggested having owners "nominated" to be in the league. Any interest or bad idea? __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "Wow! What a Ride!" Chicago(N) - Boys of Summer Oakland - 20th Century League Bakersfield - Wild Things Brooklyn - QBA Dodge City - NBSL California - ABC Dodger's Senioriest fan on the OOTP Boards

12-31-2004, 04:45 PM	#3
Cyclone792 All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 572	Response #2, and yep, it does sound like a great idea. __________________ Jason POTD: Co-Commish and Glacier Bay Ice Pirates

12-31-2004, 05:17 PM	#5
potatoman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,410 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Great IDEA! __________________ GFBL - Storm - 5 seasons - 500 - 310 New Jersey Nighthawks (1227-717) Last 5 seasons 2011: 118-44 2012: 100-62 2013: 111-51 2014: 106-56 2015: 108-54 OTBA Champions: 2008, 2010,2011

12-31-2004, 07:18 PM	#14
potatoman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,410 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I would like to represent my Solo League __________________ GFBL - Storm - 5 seasons - 500 - 310 New Jersey Nighthawks (1227-717) Last 5 seasons 2011: 118-44 2012: 100-62 2013: 111-51 2014: 106-56 2015: 108-54 OTBA Champions: 2008, 2010,2011

12-31-2004, 08:37 PM	#17
DaveHorn All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,146	Sounds cool to me. I'll see if HFTC would like to send a rep. __________________ Dave HFTC Commish

12-31-2004, 04:05 PM	#2
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	I think it's a good idea. There, now at least one person responded so you don't feel stupid.

12-31-2004, 05:06 PM	#4
Steve T Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pocono Mountains, PA Posts: 346	Sounds like a great idea. I would be willing to help out with running this.

12-31-2004, 05:37 PM	#7
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	I'd have my league participate but I don't run one anymore. And I doubt any of the ones I'm in will nominate me as the representative.

12-31-2004, 05:44 PM	#8
Keith Stuart Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: MA Posts: 208	Sounds great - I like the sound of this.

12-31-2004, 05:58 PM	#9
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 5,157	Would the team name be the league name? Fictional? Maybe renames could be done to match the GM's in the league you are in? Suggestion....

12-31-2004, 06:15 PM	#11
tibbotobbins Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 66	Also, you would have to decide if you wanted fictional, historical, or real. Or just do one for each.

12-31-2004, 07:15 PM	#12
JeterGoldGlove Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	I'll represent Real Besibol!

12-31-2004, 07:16 PM	#13
OTBLTeam Bat Boy Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5	We'll send Hollyroller!

12-31-2004, 08:31 PM	#15
czzccr Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 61	Think it's a great idea. Count the NGBL in if you decide to kick this off.

12-31-2004, 08:33 PM	#16
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	Stacy, are you planning on running this or just throwing the idea out there for someone to run with? I get the impression you're just throwing the idea out there in hopes of someone taking it and running with it.

12-31-2004, 11:44 PM	#19
allstar50 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 61	I have had a great record and won titles in each league i have been in (Maelstrom aside, just started there).... Could send resume upon request and would love to be considered for such a leauge