2012 Rule Changes

[David Torreano]

Here are the rule proposals received so far for the 2012 UPFFL season:

1. Change the starting lineup requirement from 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE to 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE) except for the draftmasters league (Schembechler).

2. Change the starting lineup requirement from 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE to 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE) except for the draftmasters league (Schembechler).

3. Change the entry fees to $20 for College Tier leagues, $40 for Pro Tier Leagues, $60 for Champions Tier league. Note: Bear Bryant would remain free to give the owner that option of playing for bragging rights only. Schembechler would be $40 total with the $20 entry fee for the Survivor Challenge.

4. Since there are 15 weeks of early games on Thursday, process weekly waivers on Thursdays (12, 3, or 6 PM ET) followed by a FCFS waiver period from Friday 8 AM ET to Sunday 1 PM ET. Currently waivers are scheduled to be processed on Wednesday evening followed by a 38 hour FCFS waiver period.

You can post your rule proposals or discuss the above proposals in this thread.

The Executive Committee will vote on rule changes May 26-31.

Dave

[Charlie M Paterno Commish]

Dave,
As I mentioned in an earlier e-mail, as a player I support changes 1, 3, & 4. I didn't like the set line-up it felt too confining. I actually dropped out of the Landry league because it bugged me. I think the increase in fees is also a welcome change, it is a modest increase, but lets players know the leagues are worth winning not just some part time deal to let slide when you get busy, I would actually support going to $25 for the college level leagues. If these rules are passed I will be looking for a team again in one or two of the UPFFL leagues. As a commish the site is very flexible so it doesn't really matter to me one way or the other.


Charlie McConnell - UPFFL Paterno League Commish

[jsbarker]

I vote for 2,3 and 4

RMS TItanic

[paternocommish]

Oops too late, maybe next year...


Dave,
I would like to add a third choice to rule change #1/#2 if possible;

- Change the starting lineup requirement from 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE to 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 Flex (RB/WR/TE) except for the draftmasters league (Schembechler).


Let me know if it is too late for additional rule changes.

Thanks,
Charlie McConnell
UPFFL Paterno Commish

[David Torreano]

I accepted your rule proposal Charlie. The Executive Committee is voting on the five rule proposals this week.

Dave

[David Torreano]

Here are the results of the rule proposal voting:

1. Change the starting lineup requirement from 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE to 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE) except for the draftmasters league (Schembechler).

Passed 2-1 for Pro Tier leagues only.

2. Change the starting lineup requirement from 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE to 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 Flex (RB/WR/TE) except for the draftmasters league (Schembechler).

Failed 1-2.

3. Change the starting lineup requirement from 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE to 1 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 Flex (RB/WR/TE) except for the draftmasters league (Schembechler).

Passed 2-1 for College Tier leagues only.

4. Change the entry fees to $20 for College Tier leagues, $40 for Pro Tier Leagues, $60 for Champions Tier league. Note: Bear Bryant would remain free to give the owner that option of playing for bragging rights only. Schembechler would be $40 total with the $20 entry fee for the Survivor Challenge.

Passed 3-0.

5. Since there are 15 weeks of early games on Thursday, process weekly waivers on Thursdays (12, 3, or 6 PM ET) followed by a FCFS waiver period from Friday 8 AM ET to Sunday 1 PM ET. Currently waivers are scheduled to be processed on Wednesday evening followed by a 38 hour FCFS waiver period.

Passed 3-0.

League bylaws have been updated accordingly.

Dave