1999 Draft Discussion

[Clay]

Mississippi passed.

Batavia moved in. Matt gave me his next two options via PM. He got the top guy on his list. Mississippi now back on the clock.

Spectre - Please pick ASAP.

[Matt]

Thanks Clay.

Sent those last night b/c I had some things to do and didn't want to miss the pick. Hopefully Burton can be a solid SP down the road. Scout really likes him...OSA doesn't...so that's 2 for 2 so far.

[Jistic]

This is brutal. One pick all day. No offense to Spectre but I don't see why we pick and choose which rules to follow.

• The CPU will pick for any Owners who don't make their selection in the allotted time. After the CPU picks for a player, they will remain on "CPU control" until they inform me they have returned.

[funclown]

This is brutal. One pick all day. No offense to Spectre but I don't see why we pick and choose which rules to follow.

• The CPU will pick for any Owners who don't make their selection in the allotted time. After the CPU picks for a player, they will remain on "CPU control" until they inform me they have returned.

Happened to Pawtucket back in 93.

[Matt]

Happened to Pawtucket back in 93.

You're not a doctor...what was your excuse...did somebody switch your keyboard keys and you couldn't figure out how to log in?

[Jistic]

I think it sets a bad precedent to pick and choose which rules to follow and then make new ones up on the fly without voting.

[funclown]

You're not a doctor...what was your excuse...did somebody switch your keyboard keys and you couldn't figure out how to log in?

No, I was bouncing between Plants that day. Ended up being gone at the wrong time. True my bad for not setting it up, but took for granted I'd be at my desk that day.

[fsquid]

I got bitches in the queue.

[umd]

I have no power and almost no Internet. Will you pause the draft for me at 3.3?

[Matt]

I think it sets a bad precedent to pick and choose which rules to follow and then make new ones up on the fly without voting.

I didn't even realize that was a rule...on the other hand I think Clay did the right thing given the circumstances and the advanced info/plea by the owner.

Obviously two 4 hour blocks though is more than enough time...I think if Spec doesn't get his pick in by the end of this block then Auto is a go and he can pick back up next round.

[mwetts]

I think it sets a bad precedent to pick and choose which rules to follow and then make new ones up on the fly without voting.

I think the same kinda thing happened last draft were we inputted sandwich picks that came in later than had been previously allowed.

[Carlos]

I hope Jake is taking notes. Draft drama is good for radio.

[Matt]

I think the same kinda thing happened last draft were we inputted sandwich picks that came in later than had been previously allowed.

That was Carlos' fault, and I'm pretty sure that isn't a rule. I think you and me should be worried about this one a little more...

"Losing intentionally to get a better draft position. This does not mean you can’t play prospects when the rosters expand."

[Carlos]

That was Carlos' fault, and I'm pretty sure that isn't a rule. I think you and me should be worried about this one a little more...

"Losing intentionally to get a better draft position. This does not mean you can’t play prospects when the rosters expand."

Don't hate. Dani Rodriguez helped me win an extra two games last year which prevented Pittsburgh from choosing the 1st AND 2nd picks of this draft.

[Clay]

I'm willing to deal with the consequences of the precedent it sets.

If Spectre doesn't make the post... I let it Auto and we move forward.

I agree with Brad's post. Could Spectre have loaded 15 guys in his queue when he's the 15th pick? Sure. But, that didn't happen.

In the exact same scenario.... where someone comes to me IN FRONT of the problem instead of after... I'd do the same thing.

I feel comfortable doing this for 1st Round picks because I think these picks have long-term value to an Owner's overall experience and emersion with the game.

If he doesn't make this window... I let it AUTO.