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-- right now, the relegation matches indicate two new teams next season for the Big 8. both Footpath and Rdkin are dumping player(s), and the Whalers and Thunder Gods are good teams.

That's right, I threw in the towel a while ago. Now trying to prepare for what hopefully will be one season in Div III. Suspect Rdkin is doing same.


I still think Bruins will be heading back to the NBBA at the end of the season.

-- i haven't said much about ATL, the class of the Big 8. i see them much like i see myself, good, but not a NBBA team with a DII mask on (like the Visionaries last season). by any measure, he has had a very successful season, a long run in the Cup, good attendance revenues, and what promises to be a good run in the playoffs, a manageable salary scale -- Hawk should have made some money this year. we'll see how he plays his cards next season.

We go way back Hassan (season 11 actually), so you know my team/style/tendencies probably better than all but a couple on this game. I, unfortunately, don't see my team ever getting to NBBA. You would think I've been able to put away some decent money this season, but it just didn't happen. I've been planning for the past few seasons that season 24 would be when I would go for it, and it seemed promising, but I've also seen this team's ceiling. I think I'm going to need to take a step back and pour some more money into my arena. I just can't afford the type of team it takes to get to the next level yet, and I certainly don't have the money to make a late season purchase to try to get there.

Sorry I haven't been around much to participate in the season long dialogue in the forum. It's been a good group of managers in this league for several seasons now. One of these seasons, we'll get an NBBA team that relegates down here and hasn't been preparing for a quick promotion back.

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i don't know if T-Rex planned it or not, but he sure screwed over Rdkin.

i looked at the standings and noticed that, by golly, Rdkin could catch T-Rex with 10 wins. cool.

but then the point differential is 167.

but Rdkin plays T-Rex, and an 80 point win brings them about even and then T-Rex gets clobbered in the final game and then Rdkin is in 5th and safe for next season . . .

but T-Rex is losing games by 50-0, which means Rdkin has to beat Senecaville by some 70 points which ain't going to happen.

what a shame.

this also means it is possible we have 5 new teams next season, 4 of which will be in the Big 8.

Good news for Rdkin is that the PD at least shouldn't matter because with a walk-over * on his record now, T-Rex automatically loses the tie-breaker even if his PD is better.

It mostly comes down to whether Rdkin can pull out the road win against Seneca to finish the season. Potentially T-Rex going bot is a huge gift for both myself and Rdkin (and for the 7th seed in the Great 8!) because if T-Rex can drop to 6th, it spared both myself and Rdkin from taking part in a tough relegation series, and spares the 7th place Great 8 team from a tough road relegation series. Would be nice all around if it happens.

i had not realized that rule -- that is very good news for Rdkin. i like your scenario much more than mine.

I appreciate the kind words. I'm going to try one more time to build a team that has a chance of making it to the NBBA. Once I give that a shot, i'm looking to build some unique players. Should be a fun experiment.

Good luck to all in the playoffs! Hopefully i'll be back...

Here's my suggestion with career stats. Not something BB desperately needs, but it would be interesting to have.

http://www.buzzerbeater.com/community/forum/read.aspx?thr...

i like your ideas, especially about career stats, globally.

i've often wondered if the reason points, rebounds, and assists are shown is that these are the categories that (only) affect merchandising (in addition to other known factors, such as NT player and nationality). perhaps those of you who have or have league leaders in these categories could confirm or correct my guess.

I believe that points, rebounds, and assists are the main categories that affect merchandise, but other stats have an effect also (just not quite as much).

Good news for Rdkin is that the PD at least shouldn't matter because with a walk-over * on his record now, T-Rex automatically loses the tie-breaker even if his PD is better.

Wow didnt realize that, now i might have a chance of staying up. I just have to figure out a way to beat Senacaville on the road.