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Post by ay2013 on Nov 10, 2024 18:26:16 GMT -5
Re positions, do athletes that play multiple positions in any given match (S/OPP or MB/OPP) have to be used in an ANY slot on the active roster?
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Post by dinonugs on Nov 10, 2024 18:29:38 GMT -5
Oh I’m first? I should probably start working on a game plan. My dms are officially open for suggestions  |
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Post by Timeless on Nov 10, 2024 18:49:55 GMT -5
Re positions, do athletes that play multiple positions in any given match (S/OPP or MB/OPP) have to be used in an ANY slot on the active roster? nope. if two matches where he plays one at setter and the other at opposite, he can be listed at either position. Just a small note that you will rarely see S/OPP or MB/OPP in the men's game. For any odd number of matches he plays the position he plays the most will be his designated position for the following week. For example, if Noah plays 1 match at Opposite for the week, he will list as a pin for the following week. If Noah plays setter for two matches and 1 match at opposite for the week, he will be listed as a setter for the following week. |
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Post by ay2013 on Nov 10, 2024 18:58:40 GMT -5
Re positions, do athletes that play multiple positions in any given match (S/OPP or MB/OPP) have to be used in an ANY slot on the active roster? nope. if two matches where he plays one at setter and the other at opposite, he can be listed at either position. Just a small note that you will rarely see S/OPP or MB/OPP in the men's game. For any odd number of matches he plays the position he plays the most will be his designated position for the following week. For example, if Noah plays 1 match at Opposite for the week, he will list as a pin for the following week. If Noah plays setter for two matches and 1 match at opposite for the week, he will be listed as a setter for the following week. For an actual setter opposite (someone that plays both in the same match - setter back row, opposite front row), where do I have to play them on the active roster? |
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Post by Timeless on Nov 10, 2024 19:03:57 GMT -5
nope. if two matches where he plays one at setter and the other at opposite, he can be listed at either position. Just a small note that you will rarely see S/OPP or MB/OPP in the men's game. For any odd number of matches he plays the position he plays the most will be his designated position for the following week. For example, if Noah plays 1 match at Opposite for the week, he will list as a pin for the following week. If Noah plays setter for two matches and 1 match at opposite for the week, he will be listed as a setter for the following week. For an actual setter opposite (someone that plays both in the same match - setter back row, opposite front row), where do I have to play them on the active roster? S/PIN or ANY |
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Post by wilbur on Nov 10, 2024 20:12:40 GMT -5
I accept the challenge! Last year I got the #1 so can't complain but being 15 deep is tough since mens NCAA is so small. Last year there were only 8 players I think so last in draft was not a crusher. If there is some sort of consolation it would be that you ended up as runner up last year and the winner Volleyfan024 ended up picking last. I think being stuck in the middle actually might be the worst IMO. This is wild back half of the draft: 10. vballfreak808 11. babybacksets 12. uofaGRAD 13. trojansc 14. Timeless 15. Wilbur That is a crazy back half, gonna need to have 5 options minimum ready each round! Last year it was surprising how many times my top 3 or 4 next picks were taken 1,2,3,4 right before my turn |
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Post by swingandmiss on Nov 10, 2024 20:25:32 GMT -5
Can I play?
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Post by ITA/USA on Nov 10, 2024 21:30:51 GMT -5
1. dinonugs 2. pointexas 3. ay2013 4. vup 5. 6FootMenace 6. vballfan17 7. manyshaped 8. panicvb 9. ITA/USA 10. vballfreak808 11. babybacksets 12. uofaGRAD 13. trojansc 14. Timeless 15. Wilbur Having the 1st draft in 2023 was much more fun, like being the first skier on a fresh powder morning! |
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Post by ay2013 on Nov 10, 2024 22:14:40 GMT -5
For an actual setter opposite (someone that plays both in the same match - setter back row, opposite front row), where do I have to play them on the active roster? S/PIN or ANY ok thanks. I only ask because I'm used to the womens fantasy rules where we've ironed out roster/player advantages, but it's seems a bit less stringent here in the mens league....  |
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Post by wilbur on Nov 10, 2024 22:32:23 GMT -5
ok thanks. I only ask because I'm used to the womens fantasy rules where we've ironed out roster/player advantages, but it's seems a bit less stringent here in the mens league.... With the mens game sub rules where they can't sub more that 1x for a position, all starters are 6 rotation players and subs are used for replacing players that are not producing and the only routine subs are 1x serving or 1x blocking sub per set. Occasionally some teams will do 1x setter/opp sub but rare that a setter will stay on as opp. For this reason it is rare that players are trained for more than 1 position in a season. Players do shift positions but usually in the off season the switch is made unless there are a lot of injuries in a specific position, like they run out of middles and an OPP is used, UCSB ran a setter at middle for half a season 2 years ago due to injuries and last year a pin at middle too. Niether would have been fantasy assets. Micah Ma'a was the last player I can remember that would have been a good Fantasy player that was moved around a lot from pin to setter and back. |
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Post by ay2013 on Nov 10, 2024 22:37:49 GMT -5
ok thanks. I only ask because I'm used to the womens fantasy rules where we've ironed out roster/player advantages, but it's seems a bit less stringent here in the mens league.... With the mens game sub rules where they can't sub more that 1x for a position, all starters are 6 rotation players and subs are used for replacing players that are not producing and the only routine subs are 1x serving or 1x blocking sub per set. Occasionally some teams will do 1x setter/opp sub but rare that a setter will stay on as opp. For this reason it is rare that players are trained for more than 1 position in a season. Players do shift positions but usually in the off season the switch is made unless there are a lot of injuries in a specific position, like they run out of middles and an OPP is used, UCSB ran a setter at middle for half a season 2 years ago due to injuries and last year a pin at middle too. Niether would have been fantasy assets. Micah Ma'a was the last player I can remember that would have been a good Fantasy player that was moved around a lot from pin to setter and back. good to know. I honestly know nothing about mens volleyball, but I do enjoy fantasy. I plan to watch some old matches just to get caught up.....we shall see how this season goes for me. |
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Post by Timeless on Nov 10, 2024 22:59:19 GMT -5
I can add you to the waitlist. Every participant is going to have to post or be present 5-7 days prior to the draft. So far it doesn't look like we'll have any dropouts, but you never know. Draft is on Dec. 2 at noon ET if the opportunity does present itself. |
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Post by ITA/USA on Nov 11, 2024 20:24:17 GMT -5
Just a few clarifications about the bench players and the "draftable" conferences:
1) does the bench player that replaces a starting one need to be of the equivalent position (setter, pin or middle)? Or the #1 bench player will replace any starting player who for some reason doesn't play in the match ?
2) Is a bench player automatically subbed in if a player starts the game but gets subbed out for an injury?
3) once you satisfy the "at least 1 player belonging to the ...7 listed... conference" rule, can all the other players be drafted from any DI and DII team even if their conference is not listed in those 7?
thanks
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Post by ay2013 on Nov 11, 2024 21:58:36 GMT -5
Just a few clarifications about the bench players and the "draftable" conferences: 1) does the bench player that replaces a starting one need to be of the equivalent position (setter, pin or middle)? Or the #1 bench player will replace any starting player who for some reason doesn't play in the match ? 2) Is a bench player automatically subbed in if a player starts the game but gets subbed out for an injury? 3) once you satisfy the "at least 1 player belonging to the ...7 listed... conference" rule, can all the other players be drafted from any DI and DII team even if their conference is not listed in those 7? thanks Re injury, looks like this rule may cover it: 4. [NEW] Serving Subs/Blocking Sub: This will not be tolerated this year as it skewed some of the results last year. Athletes in these roles will need to play a minimum of three sets in their rostered positions for their stats to count.Sounds like all players playing in a minimum of 3 sets in their rostered position are the ones that counts - so if your player gets injured prior to playing in three sets, they don't count. Though the "in these roles" sounds suspect to me, but I suppose it would apply to all players? |
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Post by ay2013 on Nov 11, 2024 22:09:16 GMT -5
My draft strategy - pick players who are at least a 7...for their age  |
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