League Releases

Commissioner Brennan Makes Pre-Draft Announcements

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BOBCATS4EVER LEAGUE OFFICE
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Pre-Draft Trades Taking League by Storm

Commissioner Wary of Leaks to Media

Minor Controversies Addressed with Authority

BEACON FALLS, Conn. — In the wake of an extraordinarily busy two-day span in the Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League, Commissioner Kyle Brennan has a series of announcements and reminders to owners as the 2015 Bobcats4Ever Draft approaches Sunday.

TRADES

As voted upon at the inaugural owners’ meeting in January, the league is allowing draft-day trades of picks and keepers for the first time. This new capability has caused much of the excitement of the past few days.

“There’s no doubt that this was a good decision by ownership,” Brennan said. “Anything that heightens excitement for our season before the draft is good for our league, our clubs, our business partners and our fans.”

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Bobcats4Ever FFL Announces 2015 Keeper Selections

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Some Quizzical Picks Among Keepers

Leapin’ Chancellors Granted Extension Because Commissioner’s Cool

BEACON FALLS, Conn. — With the 2015 Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League Draft mere days away, Commissioner Kyle Brennan announces the keeper selections for all 12 franchises as finalized midnight Thursday.

Each club is allowed to keep as many as two players from its 2014 roster. Keepers are then slotted in the draft according to the league’s unique rules. Any player returning to a franchise for the first time will be assessed a draft-pick value equal to where he was selected in 2014, with a sixth-round basement for players drafted below the sixth round or acquired via waivers. Any player returning to a franchise beyond the first time will escalate one round in draft-pick value for each season he is kept. Clubs that do not have a draft pick equal to the value of its keeper must use a higher draft pick on that keeper. Clubs with multiple picks within a round designated for a keeper will use its latest pick within that round to select the keeper.

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Team Releases

McQuiggan Makes Statement on Salami Name Change

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Blues CEO Responds to Remarks from Salami GM Palatini

MOUNT SINAI, N.Y. — Deacon Blues President and CEO Miles McQuiggan issued the following statement Monday in response to HBD SALAMI?! General Manager Jamie Palatini‘s remarks:

“It has been a long offseason. While it’s somewhat refreshing to see the passion of our league and its members ramping up as we get closer to Week 1, it is amusing to see Mr. Palatini throwing stones from his glass house. The Salami franchise mortgaged the future in an unsuccessful bid to win the league title last year, and has resorted to sophomoric name-calling in an effort to distract the league and its fans from the dearth of early-round draft picks he holds in 2015. In addition, he petitioned endlessly with league ownership to change the date of the 2015 B4E Draft and ensure the absence of other owners in an effort to convenience himself.

“Finally, Mr. Palatini says that ‘we think the juxtaposition of our team name with our franchise’s history of success will pay off in spades.’ Unless the definition of juxtaposition has changed recently, he is implying that either his franchise has no history of success, or that the franchise’s new name will lead it spiraling into oblivion. Hopefully for his sake, he is able to acquire a quarterback who can throw a spiral in the eighth round.

“We look forward to our Week 5 matchup against the Salami, and to a promising season led by the return of star running back Adrian Peterson and the championship-caliber team we will build around him at the new Dr Pepper Stadium on Long Island.”

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Team Releases

HBD SALAMI?! GM Jamie Palatini Announces New Franchise Name

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MIII-LES … YOU SUCK!
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Franchise Re-Named “MIII-LES…YOU SUCK!” in Extension of Successful Brand from MTM 6.0 Fantasy Baseball League

Palatini Buys Out Minority Owners and Nationally-Recognized Salumeria Salume Beddu

“We believe this is a message our fan base will rally around.” – Palatini

STAMFORD, Conn. — Pending approval of Bobcats4Ever Commissioner and Small-Town Americans Owner Kyle Brennan, HOW BOUT DAT SALAMI?! majority owner and GM Jamie Palatini has bought out minority owner Salume Beddu, and has re-named the franchise “MIII-LES…YOU SUCK!,” it was announced today.

Beginning today, and in subsequent promotional materials and releases hereafter, the franchise will be re-branded as MIII-LES…YOU SUCK! The team name extends the successful MIII-LES…YOU SUCK brand that has established itself in the MTM 6.0 fantasy baseball league this season, where the aforementioned Miles McQuiggan currently boasts a 117-179-46 record (.409 win pct.) with his Deacon Blues squad, solidly entrenched in 12th place of the 12-team league. Last season, Miles placed ninth or worse in four of his six fantasy leagues.

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FNF, Inc. Announces Franchise Identity for 2015 Season

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Franchise to be Known as ‘You’ve Been Chopped’

“‘You’ve Been Chopped’ is not only our new name, it’s also our rallying cry.” – Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher

Company Formally Launches #StayHungry Marketing Campaign

‘Chopped’ Judge and Restaurateur Amanda Freitag Named to Company’s Board of Directors

NEW YORK — FOOD NETWORK FOOTBALL, Inc.©’s franchise in the Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League will be known as “You’ve Been Chopped,” Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher announced Monday. Fletcher will continue to serve as the franchise’s owner and general manager in addition to his corporate duties.

“‘You’ve Been Chopped’ is not only our new name, it’s also our rallying cry,” Fletcher said. “We are very excited to continue our tradition of naming our franchise after the fine programming Food Network offers.”

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Bobcats4Ever Releases Offseason Update, Preseason Primer

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League prepares for third season, which promises to be best yet

Changes to names, rules highlight offseason

Preseason caucus set for August

BEACON FALLS, Conn. — As the nation slowly begins to shift its focus back toward football, so too does the Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League. In about one month, the league’s 12 franchises will prepare to draft for a third season.

To help the league’s owners and legion of fans get back into gear and set the scene for the upcoming season, Commissioner Kyle Brennan has a series of announcements pertaining to the start of league business.

“I’m thoroughly excited for the Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League’s third season,” Brennan said. “We have a powerful and clear Constitution in place after our productive owners meeting in January, a fascinating draft lineup and a terrific defending champion — all of which look to make this fall our best season to date.”

While the league is still coming into shape for this fall, Brennan advises owners and fans to disregard any divisional or schedule alignments automated by Yahoo!’s engine. The league office will straighten out all such issues once all owners have re-registered their teams.

Among the announcements are new team names, reminders of rule changes passed in January, proposals for the preseason caucus and a look-ahead toward the season’s structure.

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Media Reports

Sharks, Statements, Salami, Oh My!

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BY CALEB GINDL
NEW YORK POST FANTASY SPORTS BEAT WRITER

Unprecedented league activity paces typically dormant off-season period

NEW YORK — One thing I’ve learned since covering the Bobcats4Ever Fantasy Football League is to expect the unexpected. Commissioner Kyle Brennan has encouraged his owners to think about their teams all year long.

And boy did they ever.

I was out of the country on a personal journey during the month of February. It was a very rewarding life experience and I’m thankful my new employer allowed me to pursue it. But opening up my email upon my return and seeing league release after release was rewarding in its own right. The league is full of 12 passionate owners and to cover this league takes a special kind of reporter. Let’s jump right into some of the news and notes we missed last month.

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McGibblets Addresses Lynch’s New Contract

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‘Without Lynch, Turbin could realize his fantasy football potential’ — Owner Matt Eisenberg

SHREWSBURY, Mass. — In light of the Seattle Seahawks announcing running back Marshawn Lynch will resign with the team for a two-year, $24 million contract extension through 2017, Mr. McGibblets GM Matt Eisenberg expressed his thoughts on his former player’s decision to continue his NFL playing career.

Lynch, 28, is a former member of the Mr. McGibblets franchise, serving as the team’s lead running back in 2013 alongside DeMarco Murray. McGibblets finished in fourth place overall in 2013, in part to second-guessing his lineup decisions throughout the week and in part to Lynch’s struggling come playoff time. He scored 253.30 fantasy points in 2013.

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Calle Ochocinco Issues Statement on Minority Owner Chad Johnson

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CALLE OCHOCINCO
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Former NFL wide receiver’s role with team is currently under review

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Calle Ochocinco majority owner Corey Hersch issued the following statement Friday night regarding a tweet sent out by minority partner Chad Johnson:

Earlier tonight, it came to my attention that Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) sent out a tweet that could only be described as in the poorest of taste. In the name of transparency, we will post it below:

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FNF, Inc. Strikes Deal with Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank

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Cuban Purchases 5% Stake in Fantasy Football Franchise for $10, Will Serve on Board of Directors

“This is yet another chapter in our ongoing success story.” – Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher

“I think you can turn your club into a championship contender.” – Cuban

NEW YORK — FOOD NETWORK FOOTBALL, Inc.© Chairman and CEO Andrew Fletcher reached a deal with Mark Cuban, the outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks, during Friday night’s episode of ABC’s Shark Tank for a stake in the CUTTHROAT KITCHEN fantasy football franchise. Cuban will also serve on the company’s board of directors

Complete terms of the deal were negotiated privately, but the basic framework agreed upon during the broadcast had Cuban purchasing a 5% stake in the franchise for $10, Fletcher’s original asking price, valuing the club at $200.

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