[USML Announce] USML - expansion

[Blocker, Mark B.]

Thanks, Dennis.  I really just think we should change the practice.  I understand that its kinda like eliminating initiation for new pledges, but my suggestion is intended to have a kinder gentler approach.
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From: announce [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Adams
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 8:24 AM
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I definitely agree that its not a great experience knowing you're a few years away from being relevant. I will also say, however, that it was a lot of fun in year 1 to have a ton of money to spend at the draft and be the target of everyone's trade efforts.  Knowing you don't need to keep any top guys because you're still building is kind of fun.

I am fine with the decision either way but just wanted to share my perspective from personal experience.
On Jan 30, 2015 9:17 AM, "Blocker, Mark B." <mblocker at sidley.com<mailto:mblocker at sidley.com>> wrote:
I think we should consider changing our practice entirely, not just letting him keep 4 or 5 (although good compromise Rick).  I would prefer to have a competitive tenth team.  I fully understand that Dennis had to start from scratch, and he has been an excellent addition to the league.  I just think it would enhance the experience to put a new owner on a somewhat level playing field.

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From: announce [mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net<mailto:announce-bounces at usml.net>] On Behalf Of Rick Gammons
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 7:03 AM
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Maybe a compromise?  How about allowing him to keep 4 or 5 players instead of the standard 9?
   Rick

On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 6:34 AM, Doug Shabelman <Doug.Shabelman at burnsent.com<mailto:Doug.Shabelman at burnsent.com>> wrote:
Scratch and sounds good.

Packers suck.

DS


On Jan 30, 2015, at 6:07 AM, Jim Barrett <chicagojab at gmail.com<mailto:chicagojab at gmail.com>> wrote:
Start from scratch for sure.

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On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Mark Blocker <blockermark at gmail.com<mailto:blockermark at gmail.com>> wrote:
League:

  I may have located a potential new owner.  Some of you may remember when the league was founded in 1989 that one of the franchises was the Lubeasts, owned by my college roommate Frank Luby.  Frank has been playing roto for years off and on, and recently told me that his current league is folding.  He was enthusiastic when I told him there was an opening in our league.

  Let me know what others think of Frank re-joining the league. Assuming people are in favor, I plan to talk with him over the weekend to give him a description of the league and make sure its a fit (and that he is available on draft day).  Also, for clarity, let me know if you think he would start from scratch or take over the current Red Hots roster.

  If other league members have other potential candidates, let everyone know by email.

  -- Mark


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