Thanks to my assistant, who activated the league in June while I was still digging beach sand from between my toes, we're off to the earliest start in SCL history. Seriously, though, June?!?! Really?
With so much time to study, plan, and prepare for the upcoming season, one might expect to see some incredible achievements from you guys: high scoring games, record-setting performances, perfect records. But they don't know you like I do. The bar remains low.
If you haven't already noticed, we have some newcomers to the league - Ben Lutz (Do Not Panic) and Kyle Isom (Jergoff Passout). I don't know what bet they lost to end up among this godforsaken group but, nonetheless, I'd like to extend a warm welcome and wish them luck.
They'll be replacing Brad Johnson (Flash Dem TD's) and Palmer Hagen (Blue Ribbon). I, for one, wish Palmer and Brad the best of luck in their new adventure - the Daisies & Daffodils Hopscotch Fantasy League. I expect 11-year old, Ashley Clifton, will be the consensus #1 pick in the draft.
2021 League Changes
Unless you're Drunk Brian Jardine, you'll recall we approved several changes to the league for this season. Please make sure you've read through and understand them. You can visit the League Rules page for details.
The big changes were to the League Fee and the Free Agent system. The League Fee was increased to $200, plus gratuity for yours truly, and Free Agents are now purchased with real money which will be collected at the end of the season. I've added a table to the SCL home page so you can easily track how much money you've all wasted throughout the season.
All revenue from the Free Agent system will be awarded to the champion.
Keep in mind that any unspent money from the auction draft will be credited to your account for use on free agents. If you only spend $150 of your $200 draft budget, you'll begin the season with a $50 credit in your free agent bank. Time to drag out your Groupons.
Defeat The Commish
You've all been waiting for this one. This is your chance to take a swing at me. Well, big boy, whenever you think you're ready, just click the button below and submit your roster.
But, before you do, I have a few things for you to consider...
I'm allowed to use any player that isn't on someone's roster. If you all choose Greg Zuerlelin as your kicker, that means I have carte blanche among all of the others...and you can bet I've got my eye on Joey Slye.
You're allowed to change your roster ONCE before the season starts. I will release an updated list of rosters on Wednesday, Sept 1st. Beyond that, you're on your own so I suggest you guys communicate somehow to ensure a variety of players are off the board for me.
You cannot edit your lineup. You choose your starters and your bench. The bench players are only entered into your lineup when necessary (e.g. bye weeks, injury, suspensions, etc). Be sure your players don't all have the same bye weeks.
League Chat
Lastly, there are a few of you who are still not on our league's GroupMe chat. I want to urge you to download the app and join the group. There are times throughout the season where I like to share smaller bits of information that don't require a blog post. By not being on GroupMe, you may miss out on some pearls of wisdom.
It's simple to join. Just download the GroupMe app for your phone, create your account and email commish@sagebrushcactus.com with the email you used to setup your account. I'll take care of the rest.
Good luck this season!
-- Commish
Let's get it going! I'm going to draft all $1 players at the end and have the biggest free agent budget in the league.