All-T-MOF '08 Official Ballot

So here we are, in a room full of strangers. The sun has set on the regular season, and the silhouettes outlined in the glowing moonlight, are a few of you werewolves, not yet ready to call it a season.

Let's be honest, those two for the most part, nonsensical sentences above only exist because I felt the need to post three sweet links. Go back and watch the videos. You won't regret it.

Anyway, before Britton and I present you with our first annual 'All-T-MOF Awards' ballot I feel compelled to share my insights on the ever omnipotent playoff picture.

Well, perhaps compelled isn't the right word to describe my feelings. What's the word I'm looking for? Ah, yes... forced.

Unfortunately the playoffs don't appear to be quite so interesting this season. Why, you ask?

Because I still think Doug walks away with this thing. There is only one thing that can stop him, his QB situation. Starting Chad Pennington in your first round playoff match-up is like starting Shaun Hill. Sure it's a gamble that might pay off, but you feel queasy until their games are over.

Doug has LT, Fitz, Michael Turner, Gates, Calvin, and Gore. I just don't see him losing.

Here's a quick breakdown of my thoughts regarding each playoff team:

Jerad- Is good.

Kevin- Is ok.

David- Is pretty good.

Doug- Is great.

Nick- Is bleh.

Reid- Has no Santonio Holmes. Just kidding Reid, I'm still bitter you edged us out. But seriously, I'm not thrilled at your chances.

So there you have it. I know Jerad and David had better regular seasons with less hiccups, but if Vegas were putting lines on our playoffs, Doug would be their clear-cut front runner.

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ALL-T-MOF '08 Official Ballot

How this will work-You will each have one week from this posting (Sat. Dec. 6th) to turn in your completed ballot. Only votes submitted to me at my g-mail address (benbates1@gmail.com) by no later than 11:59 PM, Sat. Dec. 13th will count as official votes. Britton and I will take potential exceptions into account on a case-by-case basis.

How to vote- You will vote via e-mail by copying and pasting the official ballot with your answers included.

Please do not just number your selections. By including the question with your answer there will be absolute clarity significantly reducing the risk of voting for the wrong choice.

Choices- There will be no write-in-votes permitted. What you see is what you get in terms of voting choices. Only select one choice per category (except the All-T-MOF Team)

All-T-MOF Team voting- To vote for the All-T-MOF Team please rank your choices as directed. Britton and I will tally up the votes using an undisclosed point value system. The results will make up the All-T-MOF First and Second Team.

I will only be posting a player's total fantasy points. Please refer to his stats as well before ranking your players.

Keep in mind these awards will be based upon regular season merits alone (weeks 1-13).

Without further adieu, Britton and I present to you, the official All-T-MOF '08 ballot.

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ALL-T-MOF '08


1) MANAGER OF THE YEAR

A) Jerad- 12-1 record; start to finish #1 seed
B) David- 11-2 record; finally chose between Manning and Brees
C) Nick- 9-4 record with last year's worst team
D) Doug- 9-4 record; favorite to win it all; first ever blockbuster trade by a serious contender in this league at the deadline (Bush & Witten for LT & Gates)


2) BEST OVER ALL DRAFT

A) Jerad- Forte, Tony Gonzalez, Ray Rice, Eli Manning, Jerious Norwood
B) Nick- Boldin, Jerricho Cotchery, Fred Taylor, Jay Cutler, Devin Hester
C) David- Thomas Jones, Hines Ward, Darren Sproles, Vincent Jackson, Derrick Ward
D) Ben & Britton- Darren McFadden (draft rights from Ryan), Chris Johnson, Santana Moss, Santonio Holmes, David Garrard


3) BEST VALUE DRAFT PICK

A) Ryan- Matt Ryan, 163 points (14th rd., No. 157)
B) Doug- Steve Slaton, 177 points (10th rd., No. 110)
C) Reid- Kurt Warner, 244 points (10th rd., No. 112)
D) Don- Leon Washington, 178 points (16th rd., No. 192)


4) WORST VALUE DRAFT PICK

A) Ryan- Vernon Davis, 42.5 points (7th rd., No. 73)
B) Dan- Rashard Mendenhall, 17 points (6th rd., No. 65)
C) Kevin- Nate Burleson, 17.5 points (6th rd. No. 71)
D) Kevin- Chis Perry, 43.5 points (7th rd. No.83)


5) MOST VALUABLE ROOKIE

A) Ben & Britton- Chris Johnson, 170.5 points
B) Jerad- Matt Forte, 207 points
C) Matt- Tyler Thigpen, 155.5 points
D) Ryan- Matt Ryan, 163 points


6) BEST FREE AGENT PICK-UP

A) Matt- Tyler Thigpen, 155.5 points
B) Doug- Eddie Royal, 170.5 points
C) Jerad- LenDale White, 132 points (Yes he was outscored by some free agents, but he had 13 TDs!)
D) Cory- Leon Washington, 178 points


7) BEST TRADE

A) Kevin- GETS: DeSean Jackson & Steve Slaton, FOR: McNabb & Ginn Jr.
B) B & B- GET: Reggie Bush & Jason Witten, FOR: LT and Gates
C) Don- GETS: Eli Manning & Ryan Grant, FOR: McGahee & Orton
D) Ryan- GETS: Joseph Addai & DeAngelo Williams, FOR: Darren McFadden (draft rights) & Plaxico Burress
E) Doug- GETS: LT & Gates, FOR: Reggie Bush & Jason Witten


8) MVP

A) Reid- Phillip Rivers; 249 points, Reid made the playoffs as the No. 6 seed; (Reid also had Kurt Warner who scored 244 points)
B) David- Drew Brees; 246 points, David made the playoffs as the No. 2 seed
C) Jerad- Matt Forte; 207 points, Jerad made the playoffs as the No. 1 seed
D) David- Thomas Jones; 203.5 points
E) Nick- Anquan Boldin; 195 points, Nick made the playoffs as the No. 4 seed


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ALL-T-MOF TEAM

QBs: (Rank 5 players)

-Phillip Rivers- 249 points
-Drew Brees- 246 points
-Kurt Warner- 244 points
-Aaron Rodgers- 236 points
-Jay Cutler- 224 points


RBs: (Rank 5 players)

-Matt Forte- 207 points
-Thomas Jones- 203.5 points
-Michael Turner- 194 points
-Adrian Peterson- 194 points
-Marion Barber- 188.5 points
-DeAngelo Williams- 186 points
-Maurice Jones-Drew- 185.5 points
-LaDainian Tomlinson- 184 points
-Clinton Portis- 181.5 points
-Leon Washington- 178 points


WRs: (Rank 5 players)

-Anquan Boldin- 195 points
-Lary Fitzgerald- 189.5 points
-Greg Jennings- 176 points
-Andre Johnson- 175 points
-Roddy White- 172 points
-Eddie Royal- 170.5 points
-Calvin Johnson- 165.5 points
-Steve Breaston- 157 points
-Santana Moss- 149.5 points
-Terrell Owens- 148 points


TEs: (Rank 5 players)

-Tony Gonzalez- 146.5 points
-Jason Witten- 113 points
-Antonio Gates- 105 points
-Chris Cooley- 101 points
-Owen Daniels- 93 points


RB/WRs (Rank 10 players)

-Matt Forte- 207 points
-Thomas Jones- 203.5 points
-Michael Turner- 194 points
-Adrian Peterson- 194 points
-Marion Barber- 188.5 points
-DeAngelo Williams- 186 points
-Maurice Jones-Drew- 185.5 points
-LaDainian Tomlinson- 184 points
-Clinton Portis- 181.5 points
-Leon Washington- 178 points

-Anquan Boldin- 195 points
-Lary Fitzgerald- 189.5 points
-Greg Jennings- 176 points
-Andre Johnson- 175 points
-Roddy White- 172 points
-Eddie Royal- 170.5 points
-Calvin Johnson- 165.5 points
-Steve Breaston- 157 points
-Santana Moss- 149.5 points
-Terrell Owens- 148 points


DEFs (Rank 5 players)

-BAL- 181 points
-TEN- 169 points
-PIT- 168 points
-TB- 163 points
-NYG- 155 points


Ks

Who the bleep cares about kickers? T-MOF sure doesn't. If Britton and I decide to name one (which is no sure thing) we'll just take the two high scorers and throw them on a team.

Well folks, that concludes the All-T-MOF '08 ballot. Vote wisely. Remember to vote as directed, and to rank enough players for the All-T-MOF Team section.


Some blogs you can look forward to:

-Assuming a few more of you sack up and actually e-mail Britton or myself questions there will be a blog solely dedicated towards answering your questions in the near future.

-We will also post the final All-T-MOF Awards blog sometime after the polls close (Sat. Dec. 13).

-The league champion will have the option to write up a paragraph or two, to be posted on the T-MOF site. In the baseball league, Kevin decided not to take us up on that offer and did this instead.

Here's to hoping the football champ will celebrate like a man.