Fantasy football

Bell Ringer You have $565.73 in your bank account. You paid your $35.00 fee for the ACT and bought U of L basketball tickets for $96.00. How much money do you now have in your account?

Bell Ringer Answer $565.73 - $35.00 - $96.00 = $434.73 I have $434.73 in my bank account after paying my ACT fee and bought tickets to a basketball game.

Agenda Discuss Fantasy Football Basics ‘Attempt’ to take QUIZ from yesterday.

What is Fantasy Football? Fantasy football allows fans to take an active, personal role in professional football, therefore increasing their enjoyment of the game. The fan gets to create their own roster of players by drafting talent from actual NFL teams. League are usually formed with 10-14 of these fans, who now become owner/managers of their own unique roster. A draft is held, where all the league members get together with each drafting 14-20 NFL players.

What is Fantasy Football? Each team chooses a starting lineup each week. Points are scored based on the actual performance of the NFL players (i.e. 6 points for a TD, 1 point for every 20 rushing yards). The team’s points are accumulated each week. The top 4 teams will be showcased on the leader board. At the end of the season, one team emerges as the champion.

Who Do We Draft? 2 Quarterbacks 3 Running Backs 4 Wide Receivers 2 Tight Ends 2 Kickers 2 Defensive Teams

How Many Players Play Each Week? 1 QB 3 Wide Receivers 2 Running Backs 1 Tight End 1 Kicker 1 Defensive Team

How do I know who do draft? You will have two days to research NFL players to compile a list of players that you would like to have on your fantasy team. Your players will vary based upon personal preference and analyzing the cheat sheets.

How will we conduct the draft? On the day before the draft, we will create a pre-draft worksheet that will allow you to choose your desired team along with a few extra players that will allow the draft to run smoothly. The draft will take approximately 2 class periods.

How will we conduct the draft? We will have a predetermined draft order based upon random selection. Each team will have 60 seconds to draft their desired player, by informing me of their selection. Once a selection has been verbalized, the selection will be written down on the board and the next franchise will choose their player. If you fail to give me a player’s name within the 60 seconds, your pick is then moved the last pick of that round.

How will we conduct the draft? The draft is an extremely long and somewhat tedious procedure. It is imperative that I have everyone’s full attention and cooperation during the draft. If a particular team become uncooperative, I will end the draft for that team. If I end your draft, I will then select players for your team.

When do we select our starting line-ups? Each TUESDAY, you will be required to submit a starting line-up to me. Once your line-up is submitted you MAY NOT change your line-up. If you fail to submit a line-up, your line-up from the previous week will be used regardless of injuries or bye weeks.

How do we know when our team scores points? Tuesdays will be our designated fantasy football day. Every Tuesday you will research your fantasy team’s statistics using ESPN. Tuesday’s are chosen because 1 week in the NFL goes from Wednesday – Monday. You will then analyze each of your player’s stats, using a spreadsheet, and calculate how many points each player received during their football game.

What is the Scoring System? Offensive Players Defensive Team Scoring 6 points: Touchdowns 2 points: Two-point conversions Passing 1 point: Every 30 yards passing 4 bonus points: For 300-399 yards 8 bonus points: For 400+ yards Rushing 1 point: Every 10 yards rushing 4 bonus points: For 125-174 yards 8 bonus points: For rushing 175+ yards Receiving 1 point: Every 10 yards receiving 4 bonus points: For 125-174 yards 8 bonus points: For 175+ yards Kicking 5   points: Field Goal 1   point: Point After (PAT) 6 points: Touchdowns  2 points: Safeties 2 points: Interceptions Recoveries 1 point:   Quarterback Sacks Yardage Allowed 20 points: Gave up 0-150 yards 12 points: Gave up 151-200 yards 8   points: Gave up 201-250 yards 4   points: Gave up 251-300 yards Points Allowed 20 points: Shutout 12 points: Gave up 2-7 points 8   points: Gave up 8-14 points 4   points: Gave up 15-24 points

What is the Scoring System? We will practice the scoring system on Wednesday, so do not fret on understanding the basic components.

How Do We Keep up with Scoring? You will create a spreadsheet that keeps track of your weekly scoring. You will submit these spreadsheets to Edmodo every Friday. Every team member MUST submit their own scoring. I will also keep track of a spreadsheet with everyone’s scoring – to ensure that cheating is not occurring.

How Do We Keep Up with Scoring Every week I will update the leader board with the 4 teams that are leading the way in the league. At the end of the season, the 1st place team will receive a prize.

So, are we only playing Fantasy Football now?! Absolutely not . Tuesday’s are the only days that we are looking at stats, analyzing data, calculating points and planning our next steps. All of the other days we will be learning more about Marketing and planning the details regarding our Fantasy Franchises.

QUESTIONS! (Answer on a blank sheet of paper) What is fantasy football? How many players will you draft to your team? How many players and for what positions will you turn in for your starting line-up? What day will we analyze statistics and calculate points? What day are your starting line-ups due to Ms. Tracy? If you fail to turn in your starting line-up – what will occur?