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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> announce [mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Dennis Adams<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 30, 2015 8:24 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> USML Announcements<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [USML Announce] USML - expansion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in">I am fine with the decision either way but just wanted to share my perspective from personal experience.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">On Jan 30, 2015 9:17 AM, "Blocker, Mark B." <<a href="mailto:mblocker@sidley.com">mblocker@sidley.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">MARK</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">BLOCKER</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><br>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> announce [mailto:<a href="mailto:announce-bounces@usml.net" target="_blank">announce-bounces@usml.net</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Rick Gammons<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 30, 2015 7:03 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> USML Announcements<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [USML Announce] USML - expansion</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Maybe a compromise? How about allowing him to keep 4 or 5 players instead of the standard 9?<o:p></o:p></p>
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On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 6:34 AM, Doug Shabelman <<a href="mailto:Doug.Shabelman@burnsent.com" target="_blank">Doug.Shabelman@burnsent.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Scratch and sounds good. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Packers suck. <o:p></o:p></p>
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On Jan 30, 2015, at 6:07 AM, Jim Barrett <<a href="mailto:chicagojab@gmail.com" target="_blank">chicagojab@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Start from scratch for sure.<br>
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On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Mark Blocker <<a href="mailto:blockermark@gmail.com" target="_blank">blockermark@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt"> 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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt"> 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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt"> If other league members have other potential candidates, let everyone know by email.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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