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A Quick Introduction to Fantasy Professional Football
A Quick Introduction to Fantasy Professional Football
Football has become a gigantic sport in the United States. Heroes are being made each weekend and the number of people watching football on TV is at an all-time high. With this popularity, more and more people want to get more from their experience with football. With computers and gaming on computers also gaining popularity, Fantasy Football is gaining popularity, also. Have you caught the bug yet and started participating in a Fantasy Football League? Now would be a great time!
Whether you already know every professional football team and player like the back of your hand, or you just want to learn enough to look less blank when conversing with friends, family or coworkers, fantasy football can enhance your NFL viewing experience.
As a lottery commercial says, “you have to be in it to win it”. In order to join the fun, you have to pick a “host”, select your preferred NFL players, and join or start a league.
You have a ton of options when considering where to host a fantasy football team. Some of the most commonly played “hosts” include CBS Sportsline.com, SportingNews.com, YahooSports Fantasy Football and CDM Fantasy Sports.
Depending on the host and league, you’ll play one of several formats. One requires an upfront payment to enter your league, but doesn’t charge you for players you pick up during the season from a free agent or “waiver” pool. Generally, the higher you pay as your upfront fee, the larger your prize if you win your league for the season.
The second format is free to join, but will cost you for most or all players you claim off waivers or as free agents after the initial draft period ends. Generally, trades with other players are free of charge. Be careful, though! Those trades can be costly in another way to you if you give away too much to get that must-have player.
The most common formats allow you a team made up of one or more quarterbacks, one or more running backs, one or more wide receivers, one or more tight ends and one or more defense/special teams (DST) units. Depending on the league, you may play all of your players at once or pick some players as “starters” and assign others as “reserves”. Only your active players (starters} earn you points for that week. You get points for their league-defined accomplishments each week. What and how much your team will score will vary from league to league.
Now you need players on your team, so it is time for you to “draft” some football players. Using your basic understanding of football, and drawing on your NFL savvy, or some free or paid information sources to review, you’ll rank real NFL players before your league draft. You may also be able to use the players as “pre-ranked” by your host.
You’ll also need to decide whether you want the excitement and time commitment of a live draft, or the relative ease and less time offered by an automated draft. If you are a beginner, the automated draft is highly recommended.
During the season, there are “BYE” weeks, during which an NFL team and its players get the week off to recharge. Real players also can be injured, so you lose their productivity. On the other hand, you and your team don’t get any time off, so you’ll probably have to make trades and perform waiver wire moves to ensure that you have a full, strong team playing every week.
Those are the basics. Now, it is up to you to apply your special knowledge, instinct or hunches, and “Win one for the Gipper”. Before your draft, you might want to challenge friends, family members or co-workers who have similar skills to yours to join your league. Some healthy competition can make your fantasy football experience even more enjoyable.
As with any game, keep in mind that it is only a game. You will not become rich or popular dependent upon how well you play. It is mostly purely entertainment. If you keep this in mind and don’t take yourself or the game too seriously, you will have a great time. It is a great game and you should have no trouble finding others with your passion and skill level. Have fun and good luck!
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NCAA Football 08 Cheats Codes for Playstation 3
NCAA Football 08 Cheats Codes for Playstation 3
NCAA Football 08 is a college football video game created by EA Sports and release 0n July 17, 2007. The game marks the eleventh installment of the NCAA Football series bearing the title “NCAA Football”. Let me share with you some of the NCAA Football 08 for Playstation 3 cheat codes. Happy video gaming!
NCAA Football 08 Cheat: Use Injured Players:
To use injured players while in Dynasty Mode, simply start the game as normal and play through the first kickoff, pausing the game and restarting thereafter. This will restart the game, and miraculously, your injured players will be able to play. (This has only been verified on the PS2 version).
NCAA Football 08 Unlockable: All-Star Squads:
Bow Down – Unlocks All-Star Washington Squad
Death Valley – Unlocks All-Star Clemson Squad
Fumble – Unlocks 2004’s All-American Squad
Gig Em – Unlocks All-Star Texas A&M Squad
Go Blue – Unlocks All-Star Michigan Squad
Killer Nuts – Unlocks All-Star Ohio State Squad
Mighty – Unlocks All-Star UCLA Squad
Roll Tide – Unlocks All-Star Alabama Squad
U Rah Rah – Unlocks All-Star Wisconsin Squad
War Eagle – Unlocks All-Star Auburn Squad
We Are – Unlocks All-Star Penn State Squad
Woopigsooie – Unlocks All-Star Arkansas Squad
NCAA Football 08 Hint: Avoid Excessive Celebration Penalties:
To avoid excessive celebration penalties, simply pause the game and then resume when you feel you’re in jeopardy of possibly getting called to avoid the penalty.
NCAA Football 08 Hint: Receiver Mismatch:
If you’re looking for an edge in a close game (or at anytime, really), try moving your best receiver to the number three spot on your depth chart. This will only work in a three or more receiver set, but if you manage to do this, your best receiver will sometimes be covered by a weaker linebacker, cornerback, or safety.
NCAA Football 08 Hint: Campus Legend Mode:
During Campus Legend Mode, your scholastic achievement is important. So, for instance, if you need a boost to your player’s GPA, choose to go study with a tutor. This will increase your test scores, and eventually, your GPA will increase. You could also choose to study on your own, which will give you possible questions and answers on your tests. Simply write down the answers or keep a laptop handy, where the answers can be quickly researched on the internet.