by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com

I love fantasy football.. shocking, right? As most of you know I started drafting for my first league this year in the New Jersey Fantasy Football League (NJFFL) which is a dynasty league. On Thursday I’ll start drafing for my first redraft league. It’s a satellite league for the World Championships of Fantasy Football. The league winner gets an automatic bid into the 2011 WCOFF Main Event and a shot to win $300,000. WCOFF’s first satellite draft started last Thursday. I want to take a look at that draft and how each round has gone and get a better feel about what to expect for my draft. It’s always easier to breakdown a draft I’m not participating in because I can be more critical. I always feel bad when I say someone I’m playing in a league with had a bad pick, but I have no problem doing it for someone else’s draft. =) Today I’ll tackle the first 3 rounds and take a look at the 4th-6th rounds later this week. You can follow the live draft results by going to the league home page. You’ll find the live draft under the “League” tab. Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the 2010 WCOFF!

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ROUND 1

1. USFLSCOTTY- Chris Johnson, Ten RB

2. Wicked Klowns- Adrian Peterson, Min RB

3. Ws Marauders- Maurice Jones-Drew, Jac RB

4. monkeyville- Ray Rice, Bal RB

5. Coyote Streakers- Frank Gore, SF RB

6. Thunder Roadsters- Andre Johnson, Hou WR

7. The Gerbil King- Randy Moss, NE WR

8. Rainbow_Warriors13- Michael Turner, Atl RB

9. Big Daddy- Steven Jackson, Stl RB

10. Big Country- Jamaal Charles, KC RB

11. purestrength1- Reggie Wayne, Ind WR

12. Sprearmint Rhinos- Larry Fitzgerald, Ari WR

POSITION BREAKDOWN: 8 RBs, 4 WRs

BEST PICK: It’s hard to pick a “best pick” in the first round so for this round I’ll go with the best value. In that case, Big Daddy had the best pick with Steven Jackson at 9. I have Jackson ranked 5 overall at RB. He’s a very solid back who does it all and a good value towards the end of the first round. If I’m picking at the end of round 1 on Thursday, I’d love to get Jackson as I think he’s the 2nd best RB in the NFL behind CJ28.

WORST PICK: There’s a tie. Michael Turner and Jamaal Charles are not good values for the first round. Both could pay off and turn out to justify being picked this high, but both come with quite a few question marks. For Turner, he had a down year before getting hurt last year. What’s worse is his backup Jason Snelling came in for him and had some solid games so they may want to supplement Turner’s carries this year to keep him healthy. I don’t like taking guys early coming off injuries. Also Turner doesn’t catch the ball, big no-no for me.

As for Charles, I love the guy, he’s dynamite. But the Chiefs went out and signed Thomas Jones this offseason. Most who are drunk on the Charles juice don’t think it will affect Charles’ numbers too much. I disagree. Charles is the starter, but Jones will see his fair share of carries because Charles isn’t a big back and probably wouldn’t be able to carry a full workload over the course of the season. Because of Jones’ presence, I have Charles conservatively ranked at 16 overall at RB. I wouldn’t take Charles until the late second round.

OTHER OBSERVATIONS: No surprise with the first 4 picks. I’m expecting 95% of drafts to go like that. However, I’m a little suprised we didn’t see a QB go off the board in round 1. You almost always see that, even in these high stakes leagues. I’m not a fan of it, but this year there aren’t a lot of guaranteed studs at RB and WR so I have no problem laying up in the first round and taking Rodgers, Manning, or Brees. I’d much rather have one of them over Michael Turner or Jamaal Charles.

ROUND 2

1. Sprearmint Rhinos- Aaron Rodgers, GB QB

2. purestrength1- Peyton Manning, Ind QB

3. Big Country- Calvin Johnson, Det WR

4. Big Daddy- Marques Colston, NO WR

5. Rainbow_Warriors13- DeSean Jackson, Phi WR

6. The Gerbil King- Miles Austin, Dal WR

7. Thunder Roadsters- Shonn Greene, NYJ RB

8. Coyote Streakers- Brandon Marshall, Mia WR

9. monkeyville- Roddy White, Atl WR

10. Ws Marauders- Sidney Rice, Min WR

11. Wicked Klowns- Drew Brees, NO QB

12. USFLSCOTTY- Steve Smith, NYG WR

POSITION BREAKDOWN: 8 WRs, 3 QBs, 1 RB

BEST PICK: I really like the Greene pick towards the middle of the round, but the best pick in my opinion is Drew Brees at 2.11. Wicked Klowns (an Insane Clown Posse enthusiast I’m sure) paired AP in the first round with the Super Bowl MVP in Drew Brees. By doing so he ensured himself 2 of the top scorers from last year and a top 3 QB and top 2 RB. Wicked Klowns pretty much gave himself a lock for 40-50 points each week and is building his team on 2 guaranteed studs. With so much uncertainty this year, this is not a bad way to go. Brees was typically a first rounder last year so getting him at the end of the second round is a real nice value. Like me, the Klowns aren’t worried about no stinkin’ Madden Curse.

WORST PICK: Ironically enough, the worst pick in this round was Brees’ teammate Marques Colston at 2.4. Colston was the 6th WR taken in the draft. I have him ranked at 14. There’s 7 other WRs I would have taken over Colston at this point in the draft (Austin, Marshall, Rice, Jennings, Boldin, Jackson, White). It’s not that I don’t like Colston, it’s that the Saints have so many weapons, it’s a crapshoot determining who’s going to get the production in that offense week-to-week. Colston would be a WR I take in the 3rd round as my 2nd WR, but definitely not as my #1 in the 2nd round.

OTHER OBSERVATIONS: I thought it was interesting that only 1 RB was selected in round 2. However, with all the running back by committees (RBBC) in the NFL now, the days of going RB-RB are long gone. I love the WR position, but you usually see 3-5 running backs go in the 2nd round. I can’t blame these owners for going WR though. It’s a safe pick at this point in the draft and having a stud WR is a vital part of any team hoping to be successful.

ROUND 3

1. USFLSCOTTY- Dallas Clark, Ind TE

2. Wicked Klowns- Vincent Jackson, SD WR

3. Ws Marauders- Greg Jennings, GB WR

4. monkeyville- Cedric Benson, Cin RB

5. Coyote Streakers- Rashard Mendenhall, Pit RB

6. Thunder Roadsters- DeAngelo Williams, Car RB

7. The Gerbil King- Matt Forte, Chi RB

8. Rainbow_Warriors13- Ryan Grant, GB RB

9. Big Daddy- Steve Smith, Car WR

10. Big Country- Knowshon Moreno, Den RB

11. purestrength1- Joseph Addai, Ind RB

12. Sprearmint Rhinos- Antonio Gates, SD TE

POSITION BREAKDOWN:  7 RBs, 3 WRs, 2 TEs

BEST PICK: This was a tough one, but I’m going to give the edge to Team purestrength1. I have Addai at 7 for RBs and I’ve gotten a lot of crap for it. A lot of people are worried about Donald Brown, but as of right now, I’m not. Things could change this summer and if they do I’ll knock Addai a few notches. But for now, he’s the lead back on one of the best offenses in the NFL and he catches the ball. You can’t ask for more than that from your 1st or 2nd RB. purestrength1 is taking a bit of a gamble though as now he has 3 players from the Indy offense in Manning, Wayne, and Addai. The Colts offense is great however, so this should translate to at least 50-60 points most weeks for Team purestrength1.

WORST PICK: Matt Forte was easily the worst pick of this round. I have Forte generously ranked at 23 right now. The acquisition of Chester Taylor and Forte’s ineffectiveness last year have lead me to believe he will be challenged for his starting job and could possibly lose out as Taylor is a solid and proven back. To The Gerbil King’s credit, he does have 2 great WRs in Austin and Moss on his roster, so I could see why he would take a gamble on Forte. Running backs in Mike Martz offenses are usually fantasy studs. If Forte can overcome all the “ifs” he could be a high reward pick for The Gerbils.

OTHER OBSERVATIONS: The identities and strategies of the teams are starting to take shape. I like the 2 owners going TE in this round trying to beat the TE run to follow. The 3rd round is typically where you’ll see this take place. Sometimes I’ll use that strategy if I know I can make up for it later with an “ace up my sleeve” type player later in the draft. This year I’ll probably wait on a TE though as the position is pretty deep. Overall, this was a very solid round and I like a lot of the players that were selected.

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by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com

With the WR rankings and TE rankings in tow, let’s get to the RBs. Similarly to those rankings, the sleepers will be denoted with (S). Like the WRs, the first 36 RBs should be considered starters in PPR leagues. The last 36 are backups, handcuffs, and bye week fill-ins. Feel free to comment and let me know what you think of if you have any questions as to why I have a guy ranked where I do.

1. Chris Johnson, Ten

2. Adrian Peterson, Min

3. Ray Rice, Bal

4. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jac

5. Steven Jackson, Stl

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6. Frank Gore, SF

7. Joseph Addai, Ind (S)

8. Shonn Greene, NYJ

9. Rashard Mendenhall, Pit

10. Pierre Thomas, NO

11. Ronnie Brown, Mia

12. Fred Jackson, Buf

13. DeAngelo Williams, Car

14. Jerome Harrison, Cle

15. Jamaal Charles, KC

16. Justin Forsett, Sea

17. Cedric Benson, Cin

18. Michael Turner, Atl

19. Knowshon Moreno, Den

20. LeSean McCoy, Phi

21. Steve Slaton, Hou

22. Jonathan Stewart, Car

23. Matt Forte, Chi

24. Felix Jones, Dal

25. Kevin Smith, Det

26. Ryan Grant, GB

27. Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG

28. Beanie Wells, Ari

29. Ricky Williams, Mia

30. Thomas Jones, KC

31. Larry Johnson, Was

32. Michael Bush, Oak

33. Chester Taylor, Chi

34. Darren Sproles, SD

35. Tim Hightower, Ari

36. Mike Bell, Phi

37. Cadillac Williams, TB

38. Reggie Bush, NO

39. Marion Barber, Dal

40. Lawrence Maroney, NE

41. Tashard Choice, Dal

42. LaDainian Tomlinson, NYJ

43. Brandon Jacobs, NYG

44. Donald Brown, Ind

45. Willis McGahee, Bal

46. Marshawn Lynch, Buf

47. Ryan Moats, Hou

48. James Davis, Cle

49. Mike Tolbert, SD

50. Clinton Portis, Was

51. Derrick Ward, TB

52. Lendale White, Ten

53. Darren McFadden, Oak

54. Arian Foster, Hou

55. Lynell Hamilton, NO

56. Fred Taylor, NE

57. Sammy Morris, NE

58. Willie Parker, Was

59. Danny Ware, NYG

60. Leon Washington, NYJ

61. Kevin Faulk, NE

62. Javon Ringer, Ten

63. Mewelde Moore, Pit

64. Glen Coffee, SF

65. Rashaud Jennings, Jac

66. Jason Snelling, Atl

67. Bernard Scott, Cin

68. Correll Buckhalter, Den

69. Maurice Morris, Det

70. Leonard Weaver, Phi

71. Ken Darby, Stl

72. Mike Goodson, Car

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It’s been a year to regret for famous sports figures. From Tiger Woods’ infidelity to Gilbert Arenas’ immaturity, billionaire ballers have been the top targets for open season public fire.

The criticism hasn’t been unwarranted however. Plaxico Burress shot his own self into a two-year prison term and Ben Roethlisberger’s ability to understand a 200 page-plus playbook takes a backseat to his apparent inability to comprehend the single word “no.” Drugs in every sport –whether it’s performance enhancers or social stimulators – continue to revolve around the sporting world and we’ll soon find out why former boxing champion Edwin Valero recently hung himself while sitting in jail on charges of murdering his wife. And did I mention Serena Williams has a foul mouth?

The life of a professional athlete is one that’s most admired and one that’s most scrutinized. We as fans often hold entertainers to a different degree of human righteousness, forgetting that they often moonlight as regular patrons outside of the boxed televisions we watch them on or the open arenas we cheer them in. So quick to hit the message boards we are to verbally annihilate them whenever they slip up but what makes a sports icon so different from a blue collar worker besides a few extra zeroes in the bank account?

Is the ability to knock down a contested three pointer that much difference than the ability to operate a Metro bus? Sure, one’s more entertaining than the other but which one is more important? Which one is a protestor more likely to lobby against in the face of infidelity or dog fighting charges? The professional that holds your life in their hands for a handful of minutes or the one that holds your attention for a few hours?

Would congress hold the same hearings over performance enhancing steroids to better operate busses as they do for operating baseball bats? Probably not. Maybe we just get a kick out of seeing someone who financially has everything we’ve ever asked for fall prey to the trappings of everyday life. I’ve seen known offenders without a leg to stand on poke and pun against higher salaried crime committers just because they assume money equals brilliance.

And that seems to be the general understanding; the more money you earn, the smarter your decisions must be, the smarter you must be and the straight and narrow you must walk. But just how ridiculous does that sound? Exhibit A makes $20 million a year while Exhibit B makes $20,000 annually. Exhibit A must go through life unscathed while it’s understandable for Exhibit B to incur mistakes based upon their opposing incomes?

Actually, the reverse reigns true for most because money still rules everything and the least you make of it, the cleaner your criminal record better be. If you can score, skate, run, jump and box in this world you’re going to be granted a different leisure from a person who can’t. It’s just that simple. But why do we place athletes on a superhuman pedestal for their ultra-athletic ability then ripped them down from it when we find out they’re only morally human?

Fans don’t gravitate towards athletes based upon their views on capitalism or their debt consolidation tactics but as the world turns the question remains. Will we continue to crucify athletes based upon the idea that we’re ethically better than them or the fact that they’re financially better than us? Jealousy and envy love company.

by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com

In case you missed my TE rankings, check it out. I explain my definition of a sleeper. As with the TEs, these WRs rankings will change, but this is just a starting point. The sleepers are denoted with a (S). The first 36 WRs should be considered starters in PPR leagues. The last 36 are backups, handcuffs, and bye week fill-ins. Feel free to comment and let me know what you think of if you have any questions as to why I have a guy ranked where I do.

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 2010 Pre-Draft WR Rankings

1. Andre Johnson, Hou

2. Reggie Wayne, Ind

3. Brandon Marshall, Mia

4. Larry Fitzgerald, Ari

5. Miles Austin, Dal

6. Calvin Johnson, Det

7. Randy Moss, NE

8. Sidney Rice, Min

9. Greg Jennings, GB (S)

10. Anquan Boldin, Bal (S)

11. DeSean Jackson, Phi

12. Roddy White, Atl

13. Vincent Jackson, SD

14. Marques Colston, NO

15. Chad OchoCinco, Cin

16. Dwayne Bowe, KC (S)

17. Steve Smith, NYG

18. Wes Welker, NE

19. Donald Driver, GB

20. Michael Crabtree, SF (S)

21. Hakeem Nicks, NYG (S)

22. Mike Sims-Walker, Jac

23. Steve Smith, Car

24. Santana Moss, Was

25. Hines Ward, Pit

26. Percy Harvin, Min

27. Pierre Garcon, Ind (S)

28. Antonio Bryant, Cin (S)

29. Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ

30. Jeremy Maclin, Phi

31. Derrick Mason, Bal (S)

32. Steve Breaston, Ari

33. Chris Chambers, KC

34. Santonio Holmes, NYJ

35. Kenny Britt, Ten

36. Julian Edelman, NE

37. Austin Collie, Ind

38. Braylon Edwards, NYJ

39. Eddie Royal, Den (S)

40. Mohammad Massaquoi, Cle (S)

41. Devin Aromashadu, Chi (S)

42. Mike Wallace, Pit (S)

43. Devin Hester, Chi

44. Johnny Knox, Chi

45. Kevin Walter, Hou (S)

46. Chaz Schilens, Oak (S)

47. Donnie Avery, Stl (S)

48. TJ Houshmandzadeh, Sea

49. Devin Thomas, Was (S)

50. Lee Evans, Buf

51. Early Doucet, Ari (S)

52. Robert Meachum, NO

53. Malcolm Floyd, SD

54. Bernard Berrian, Min

55. Anthony Gonzalez, Ind

56. Torry Holt, NE (S)

57. Mario Manningham, NYG

58. Lance Moore, NO

59. Davone Bess, Mia (S)

60. Louis Murphy, Oak

61. Roy Williams, Dal

62. Josh Cribbs, Cle

63. Mike Clayton, TB

64. Nate Burleson, Det

65. Brian Hartline, Mia

66. Jason Avant, Phi (S)

67. Josh Morgan, SF

68. Deon Butler, Sea (S)

69. Laurent Robinson, Stl (S)

70. Patrick Crayton, Dal

71. James Jones, GB (S)

72. Mike Thomas, Jac (S)

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The Jordan Brand Classic is one of our favorite events of the year. There are three all-star games and we particularly are interested in the International game as we get to see some of the better 15 and 16 year old International players.

The first game of the day was a local affair pitting the best players from the New York City area against the best NYC Suburban players. The Suburban Team won 137-133 in a game in which there was absolutely no defense and in most cases the offense consisted of either a long pass and dunk, or a shot or drive after the first pass. In a game like that it’s tough to be thrilled about anyone, but a few players who stood out for us were:

• Derrick Williams (St. Anthony, NJ). Williams, a 6′6, 250-pound big body who is headed to Richmond scored 19 points and was the co-MVP. He’s a little undersized for the power forward spot, but has quick feet and can score around the basket out to mid-range. His body is mature and he should be able to contribute to Richmond as a freshman.
• Ryan Rhoomes (Cardozo HS, Queens). Rhoomes is a lanky 6′8, 205 pounds who is athletic, can attack the hoop and rebounds. Once he gains some weight and strength he’ll have a huge upside. Rhoomes scored 26 points and gathered 10 rebounds. The rumor is that he will attend the South Kent school for a post-graduate season.
• Gilvydas Biruta (St, Benedict’s, NJ) The 6′8, 240-pound power forward has skills around the basket, is very tough and is a high major talent. He originally declared for Rutgers but has been released from his commitment and would be a great addition for a non-Big East School.
• J.J. Moore (South Kent, CT/Pittsburgh), Shane Southwell (Rice HS, NY/Kansas State) and Aaron Brown (St. Benedict’’s, NJ/Temple). All these big time recruits can play the two or three, are athletic and can put the ball in the basket. If they can get some defensive concentration they’ll contribute quickly to their schools.

The International game was more an an actual game instead of just a form of entertainment that the first game was. The only issue was that there were not any true big-men on either team. The tallest players were about 6′7. Even so, we were quite impressed with several players.

• Carmelo Betancourt (5′11, PG, Puerto Rico). This kid is a major talent. He has a great handle with amazing hesitation moves, can score from anywhere, is quick, can penetrate and is a great passer. He’s definitely a high-major player and we hear Georgetown is in the mix.
• Duane Notice (6′2, CG, Canada). Notice is strong, has good shooting range and can finish inside. He’s a solid scorer. Big East teams are all over him including Syracuse. Notice led all scorers with 23 and gathered eight rebounds in the game.
• Kevin Pangos (6′1, PG, Canada). Pangos has been called the next Steve Nash and you can see it in his game already. A solid point guard with excellent scoring and passing ability, he’ll have his choice from all major programs when the time comes.
• Anthony Bennett (6′7/230, CF, Canada). For a sophomore Bennett is physically very mature. He’ll likely grow a little more and add some strength. Bennett can score inside and out and is a solid rebounder. He’s going to school at Mountain State Prep in West Virginia and I’m sure Bobby Huggins would love to sign him.
• Malik Muller (6′2, CG, Germany). Muller is a strong combo-guard who can score in the lane as well as from range. He was strong enough to defend inside at times and can up with a block of a bigger player. Muller had 21 points and five rebounds in the contest.

We’ll be reporting on the featured All-American game is a separate post.

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Free NBA Pick: Oklahoma City vs. Philadelphia Under 195 (Dave Price)
This matchup has been an Unders machine as 7 of the last 9 overall have played to the Under and 5 of the last 6 in Philadelphia have found their way Under. Following a defeat, it has been very common for the Thunder to tighten the screws defensively in their next game. As a result, the Under is 6-1-1 in the Thunder’s last 8 games following a S.U. loss. Philly is also 9-1 Under in home games after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog over the last 2 seasons, and we are only seeing 183.2 points scored on average in these spots. Bet the Under.

Free NBA Pick: Oklahoma City -6 (Tom Freese)
Philadelphia is led in scoring by guard Andre Iguodala and his 17.1 points a game. Point guard Lou Williams scores 14.4 points a game. Forward Thaddeus Young scores 13.8 points a game. Forward Elton Brand scores 13.5 points a game. The Sixers score 97.1 points a game and they allow 100.6 points a game. Philadelphia is 10-25 ATS their last 35 home games and they are 1-7 ATS off an ATS win. Oklahoma City is led in scoring by forward Kevin Durant and his 29.6 points a game. Point guard Russell Westbrook scores 16.2 points and 7.9 assists a game. Forward Jeff Green scores 14.9 points a game. Guard James Harden scores 10 points a game. The Thunder score 100.1 points a game and they allow 96.6 points a game. Oklahoma City is 44-19 ATS off a straight up loss and they are 38-16 ATS off an ATS loss. PLAY ON OKLAHOMA CITY -

In an earlier post I wrote that women cannot be trusted with secrets, because of the way that women communicate with each other.  Well here is some evidence to back it up.

Here is the full article by Lynda R Williams, yes a different name appears as the author as it is Brett R Williams that does the writing, but asked his wife to write this one, from Articlebase.com:

Men Bond Differently Than Women Do

By: Brett R. Williams

Being the only female in my household has taught me a few things about the male of the species. In some ways men are quite different from women. I grew up with only sisters for siblings and when my husband and I got married there were a few things I noticed about men. One thing that really stands out is that men bond by doing things together.

When I bond with my girlfriends we have deep conversations, share intimate details of our lives and spend a lot of time expressing our feelings. Here is a story to illustrate this point, one day my husband Brett and I were at another couple’s house for dinner. Barb and I began talking and inquiring about each other’s lives; while we noticed that our husbands had gone outside with a shovel and a hammer. Curious, we followed them to find them repairing a wooden post next to a gate. I turned to Barb and said, “Can you imagine if you came to my house and I asked you to help me mop my floor or repair a sink?” We laughed, but the lesson was not lost on me. The men were bonding by participating in this act together.

The act the men participate in is not always a mundane chore; it could be cooking the steaks or going surfing. The point is that they are doing something together. My husband Brett recently went motorcycle riding with a guy friend. I marveled at guy bonding time once again, as there was no possibility of any talking while riding motorcycles.

Now here is the really interesting thing from a woman’s point of view. The activity the men bond over is satisfying and bonding for them, even if it never leads to any meaningful conversation. It is the shared experience connects them.

Now I have a husband who is an excellent communicator, but if you find you are having trouble getting your husband to talk with you about important issues, I suggest that you plan an outing. It can be as simple as walking the dog around the neighborhood together. Giving men something to do may put them in a place where they feel they are bonding with you. Creating that feeling of connection on their terms may help them move into a place where they can talk with you and listen to you. If you need help talking to your partner, our relationship experts at http://www.helptalking.com can help you talk it through.

About the Author

Lynda R. Williams is an educational consultant for http://www.helptalking.com . We offer relationship coaching, marriage education classes, marriage counseling and other relationship resources.

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