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From: zach46290

To: Duke
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Date: 2/19/2015 12:50:50 PM
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I think godz is looking at the ratings put up by the teams and looking at state provided by buzzer managers. Other then kitties who else is even putting up ratings close to me. That means that we clearly have the 2 best teams in the league. I have 3 of the top 6 players in the league by rating and 4 of the top 10 by efficiency. I'm really kinda wondering what measurement your looking at where we are by far the stronger side.

In terms of me sitting my starters for the game against java, i sat 4 of my 5 starter. the only starter that started is his position was my starting C. My starting SG did start at SF because of a need to get him minutes to keep form up, but hes out of position there and putting up a rating at least 2 lower then is he was playing his natural position.

I'm just confused as to how its close. I think its pretty clear I have the best C in the league, I have a top 3 or 4 PF, the clear top SF and a starting SG and PG who are top 2 or 3 in the league.

From: Duke

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Date: 2/19/2015 1:42:29 PM
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Do the player ratings, as a variable, hold the greatest weight in the equation that determines what teams and players are the best? Are there not a number of other variables at play here? I think to rely ratings heavily is an over-simplification of BB.

I don't disagree that you have the best two teams. I do disagree that you have the best four.

From: plokmijn

To: Duke
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Date: 2/19/2015 3:47:13 PM
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I have 3 things to say...

1. Strong arm has 5 players with a salary over 20K. Only 2 of them played versus Javamen, so Javamen were barely able to beat 2/5 of Strong arm's starting 5.

2. You don't get how good Fiercekitties actually are. On paper, they seem like a beatable team, but they are WAY better on the court. I think Fiercekitties will beat Catzzz by double digits at least. Catzzz also don't have much of a frontcourt. I think Fiercekitties should take it easily.

3. Mares sold most of their team. I think my GODS could beat them now.


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Date: 2/19/2015 4:00:19 PM
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i'm just hoping sitting those players was worth it and I can advance in the cup today, if not it was a real waste. Well actually to be worth it i really need to both advance and have a winnable game in my next cup match.

From: Duke

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Date: 2/19/2015 4:57:47 PM
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In response:

1) I understand what you are saying about Javamen and Strong Arm, my apologies. But I don't put a lot into salary. A player, in and of himself, is not nearly as important as how he is utilized in the GE.

2) Fiercekitties are great. Yes, I get that. However, a measurement on paper IS how good they are on the court. This is BB, there is no magic chemistry variable (that I know of) built into the BB GE. What you see is what they are. I played BB for 20 seasons (started season 8) before I took a break and started over. I feel like I have a decent handle on the game. That being said, I know that kitties are the team to beat. But nobody is invincible.

3) Selling means cash, cash means the ability to purchase later. Right now the market prices are high. Perhaps Mares will retrofit prior to the playoffs? And if money is a measurement, then I would expect Calum could win the entire thing if he desired.

4) Good discussion! I appreciate your thoughts.

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Date: 2/19/2015 11:10:52 PM
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I will offer this on the Big 8 v. Great 8 debate. Will admit that I have been basing most, if not all, of my opinion and my comments on last season's results. Last season, the Great 8 was hands down the better conference, with Marin easily winning in the finals and promoting up.

Strong-arm came down from D.3 to replace Marin, and is a quality team. Thus, it would appear that, at the top, the Great 8 would remain significantly stronger than the Big 8. Now, I will fully admit this ignores the new teams coming up from D.5. The Great 8 may have added some scrubs, while the Big 8 may have added some studs - I don't know. I don't know, since I have not really been scouting the Big 8.

I do hope the Big 8 is significantly stronger than last season, as it would make the regular season, and the playoffs significantly more exciting than last season. Basically, last season was reduced to who would Marin be crushing in the finals. Kind of dampered down the fun a bit.

Good luck to all going forward in the weeks ahead.



Last edited by homercat at 2/19/2015 11:11:52 PM

From: plokmijn

To: Duke
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Date: 2/20/2015 12:45:11 PM
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In response to your response to my response to you (lol):

1. This one is settled. NEXT!

2. I've been playing BB since season 15 (took a break as well). I know Fiercekitties aren't invincible, but in this league, they are by far the closest thing to it. The roster is extremely well balanced with stars at all 5 positions and a bench that could take down the regulation teams easily. They don't have a secret chemistry, Fiercekitties just have a formula for success that is unmatched by anyone (except maybe Strong arm).

3. Mares just blew over 1 mill on a couple of trainees that are as good as some of my bench players. I don't think that those two players are going to do better than the players they had at the beginning of the season. If money was a measurement, Mares just got a lot worse.

From: Bolt
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Date: 2/20/2015 6:09:17 PM
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Well in terms of which conference is superior, I'd say it's definitely gotten much closer. It used to be the Great 8 by a wide margin (based on strength of the top four teams), but now I actually think the Big 8 has quietly taken over by just a little bit. If not, it's even. But yeah I do agree the Kitties and Strong Arm are the two best in the league.
My team is on the downfall and I've decided I'll probably sell my players and begin my full rebuilding process sometime this week. So expect me to finish somewhere around the 6 spot and hopefully I can be back next season with a better roster.

Last edited by Bolt at 2/20/2015 6:10:20 PM

From: plokmijn

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Date: 2/21/2015 5:02:48 PM
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Mares and Lightning starting a rebuild?! Boilermakers going bot?! Looks like I can get in the playoffs after all! Not that I'm gonna beat anyone but still...

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Date: 2/21/2015 9:45:55 PM
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Hope everyone in the Big 8 was watching tonight. Only 2 Big 8 wins came against the worst teams in the league. If you have an hour to kill, I recommend the GODS vs. Panthers game. Great game for 47 minutes. Lucky to pull away at the end. Great week!

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Date: 2/21/2015 9:47:58 PM
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Would also like to mention to duke that Fiercekitties beat Catzzz 103-78. Not a single digit game. Dem kitties for real.

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