Football

My NFL Picks this Week

by Gyi Tsakalakis on January 12, 2013

Broncos over Ravens – I like the Ravens. They’ve got at least 2 hall of famers on defense. They’ve been pretty banged-up throughout the season and are re-energized by Ray Lewis. However, the Broncos also play great defense. And they have Peyton Manning. I think this one will be surprisingly high scoring. Patriots over Texans [...]

2011 Fantasy Draft: Auction Draft

by Gyi Tsakalakis on September 5, 2011

I’ve been running a fantasy football league for several years now. Each year we have made tweaks to increase the quality, competition, and overall fun of the league. Throughout the years, we have added individual defensive players, adjusted point modifiers, and reduced bench spots. This year, we’re switching to an auction draft. I have poked [...]

NFL Lockout Day 10

by Gyi Tsakalakis on March 22, 2011

I’m a self-described NFL addict. I love football. I loved playing football. I loved coaching football. I love watching football at just about any level (yes, even pee-wee). So as we sit here on day 10 of the 2011 NFL lockout, my concern over the situation continues to grow. So what can I do? Could [...]

2011 Blizzard In Chicago: Day 1

by Gyi Tsakalakis on February 2, 2011

So we just moved into our new office space today and it looks like we’re going to be working from home tomorrow. In the last half hour as I have been watching folks fight the snow and gusts, I have seen one person fall very badly, heard a couple screams of being frigid, and even [...]

The Best League Ever

by Gyi Tsakalakis on December 29, 2010

I am the commissioner of a fantasy football league called “The Best League Ever”. Why is it known as “The Best League Ever”? Simple, it is. Despite the fact there are independent defensive players, each year, I adjust the point modifiers to create more parity within the league. In a nutshell, each position’s point modifier [...]