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Yes, John, the HoM should be located in our little town. Anywhere else would be poppycock. BrianMar. 28th at 11:52 AM gmt
Yep. I miss college.JohnMar. 23rd at 12:28 AM gmt
It’s fun watching John relive his days of T-ball gloryKevinMar. 22nd at 4:57 PM gmt
(Brian throws a grooved fastball down the middle)

Will the Hall of Mediocrity be located in Schenectady?

(I run around the bases)
JohnMar. 16th at 1:24 PM gmt
What about a Hall of Mediocrity? BrianMar. 14th at 2:32 PM gmt
I love the Hall of Fame idea... I'm just afraid that Antioch's HoF would be as empty as our trophy cabinet!RobMar. 10th at 4:18 PM gmt
Matt - a Hall of Fame was on the list of ideas related to Stats that Al has asked me to keep warm for him. RogerMar. 9th at 7:46 AM gmt
Ever thought about giving each team page a Hall of Fame Section? Where any Seniors that have graduated, especially those with decent stats can be put? Probably too hard to code or whatever I guessMatthewMar. 8th at 5:21 AM gmt
Yes that makes sense- it's amazing hiw much FIT makes a difference.SteveMar. 4th at 10:46 AM gmt
Thanks Steve. The stats page was caching. I added the 2 lines I usually do to fix that. Hopefully that's better. After thinking I was wrong I then re-thunk that. I believe numbers show lower for Ef Overall BECAUSE teams dropped their FIT this session (by playing stars in all 3 matches)? Let me know what you think Steve.AllanMar. 3rd at 10:35 PM gmt
I was looking at the T7 stats and noticed Cincinnati are missing and Portland isn't showing correctly.

I went to each conference where they are showing but effective T7 for Portland is way off.
SteveMar. 3rd at 10:06 PM gmt
Thanks Matt! Please send me an email (it will remind me) and I'll send you the questions. AllanFeb. 28th at 9:14 PM gmt
If no one else volunteers for interview I can do it AlMatthewFeb. 27th at 7:28 AM gmt
We only have 8 and two of those are A-SteveFeb. 26th at 8:19 PM gmt
If you'll be Pekin their bags for them, I would be happy to nominate the Bats as the realignment representative, it's an easy flight by darkJohnFeb. 26th at 4:00 PM gmt
Al - you may not want to look at Columbia’s squad then RogerFeb. 26th at 3:58 PM gmt
Currently thinking about moving Pekin to another conference next season...7 A potential players on the roster...AllanFeb. 26th at 1:35 AM gmt
Who wants to be interviewed next?AllanFeb. 25th at 11:46 PM gmt
So far so good Paul...at least our Big 8 will have 1 team in the Final!AllanFeb. 24th at 10:11 PM gmt
Hoping I don't let the Big 8 down
PaulFeb. 11th at 9:18 AM gmt
Only 2 from Big 8 #countingonpaulSteveFeb. 8th at 12:48 PM gmt
6 of the Sweet 16 in the National Championship are from SECRoyFeb. 7th at 6:53 PM gmt
good to see two shrimps in the team of the weekVickJan. 21st at 1:40 PM gmt
Still gutted I lose 2 games while having higher overall skills.PierreJan. 20th at 4:02 PM gmt
Still gutted wr scored more points and lost. SteveJan. 17th at 7:39 AM gmt
Kevin: If there's room for another letter or category for "The BUM Report" please check out D+ vs D+ Sheboygan - Columbia this week...
😎
AllanJan. 17th at 1:22 AM gmt
What a disaster weekend. 4 times a L in a row. We need to recover for a while. PierreJan. 14th at 8:46 PM gmt
Everybody has a DEF rating that is used for Digs. Only the back three players (position V, VI and I at the time of the serve) can be picked out for a Dig. Only OHs and Ls have a RCV rating and it doesn't matter where they are in the rotation.SteveJan. 7th at 10:08 PM gmt
So there's only 1 chance for a receive on a given point. But there could be multiple chances for digs if the ball goes back and forth across the net multiple times.AllanJan. 7th at 4:18 PM gmt
Receive is receiving a serve, while a dig prevents an attempted spike.JasonJan. 7th at 4:18 PM gmt
Good Question Pierre!
Receive (aka passing) only occurs when receiving a serve. Digs occur when the other team attacks.
AllanJan. 7th at 4:17 PM gmt
What's the difference between receive and digs?PierreJan. 7th at 9:44 AM gmt
Yep, I have a fat head :)CraigJan. 4th at 11:52 PM gmt
Is Craig's photo in comments just a little bigger than everybody else's and that's why it gets threaded in every conversation? Haha.BryceJan. 4th at 8:53 PM gmt
May the new year bring much success and happiness to our Squirrels. Please hold your breath. BrianJan. 4th at 2:34 PM gmt
Happy new year allMatthewJan. 3rd at 7:05 AM gmt
Happy new year everybody!PierreJan. 1st at 5:52 PM gmt
Happy New Year everyone!RogerJan. 1st at 8:51 AM gmt
Fixed the front page Recruiting Results that had gone a little haywire (had some MSWL code mixed in apparently). Added COMMENTS for the STATS LEADERS section to the front page. AllanDec. 31st at 11:52 PM gmt
Added an "announcement" at the top of the page as well. Thanks for pointing it out Jason. Thanks to James Tucker for helping with these.AllanDec. 29th at 5:01 PM gmt
CB, it's at the top of the match preview page.JasonDec. 29th at 4:58 PM gmt
Competition info tab? Where's that??CraigDec. 29th at 10:26 AM gmt
Just noticed the COMPETITION INFO link for the WGM, great add, Al!MikeDec. 28th at 5:07 PM gmt
After you vote in the Coaches Poll you'll see what Max thinks of his poor dad...AllanDec. 26th at 12:54 AM gmt
how many RP´s for Tucker Rose?VickDec. 21st at 12:21 PM gmt
a transfer portal in the opening two sessions would be interesting but probably unbalancing!VickDec. 21st at 12:17 PM gmt
I am sorry that I missed the first session (again). BrianDec. 17th at 11:30 PM gmt
There is nothing wrong with TMVL that a transfer portal won't fix.PhilDec. 16th at 5:48 AM gmt
I thought the rule was whoever selected a recruit first gets him? So no one else should be going anywhere near the ones I selected. Thank you :)MatthewDec. 12th at 8:36 PM gmt
Same pot John but the maxs, +1s and +2s seem to have landed in the less important skillsRogerDec. 12th at 8:27 AM gmt
Al is already playing mind games with recruiting.JohnDec. 11th at 10:37 PM gmt
The others didn't roll so well though Roy! Yours look good though!JamesDec. 11th at 10:10 PM gmt
Will this be my year! Does cincy suck yet?
AiresDec. 11th at 9:21 PM gmt
Just you, they always come from the same potJohnDec. 11th at 8:56 PM gmt
Is it just me or are this year’s crop of recruits fairly ropey?RogerDec. 11th at 7:00 PM gmt
No-one will be surprised that the Hogs 5* MB rolled three 11sRoyDec. 11th at 3:52 PM gmt
> Who will run the stats

It wasn't really bad. Your 5* OH rolled really great by Quincy (or SB) standards
Your 4* MB is Quincy standard, though
EduardDec. 11th at 12:42 PM gmt
After breaking the record for RP spending I am very disappointed in Brehme's SET roll.SteveDec. 11th at 10:45 AM gmt
We have completed 10 seasons and Mike Halpin has 9 Conference Titles...AllanDec. 11th at 1:34 AM gmt
Who will run the stats to tell me how many bad dice rolls I had again for recruits?AllanDec. 10th at 11:28 PM gmt
Submit before Sunday's deadline, Brian.SteveDec. 1st at 6:55 PM gmt
Walk-on question: Should I submit those when ready, or wait until closer to the start of S11?
BrianDec. 1st at 5:40 PM gmt
Cheers Al, for running another superb season 👏RogerNov. 27th at 6:00 PM gmt
got three shrimps in the PAC8 team of the week including 1 freshman and a sophomore. Bodes good for the future!VickNov. 27th at 10:09 AM gmt
By now, however, the quads look mainly fine. So they should be a pretty good estimate for SOS.EduardNov. 25th at 10:45 AM gmt
Example: SB's huge loss vs NRP inflated *SB*'s rating - since NRP turned quad IEduardNov. 25th at 10:43 AM gmt
The effect Roy mentioned for the NET rankings is quite valid in the early rounds of the season. EduardNov. 25th at 10:42 AM gmt
For example Manitowoc have 4 teams in their own division rated Quad 1 for every game they play against them (including Sheboygan)

Dallas have a fair few extra-divison Q1 games
RoyNov. 24th at 7:45 PM gmt
Not sure the Quad stats help. It looks like the worse T7 teams have more Quad 1 games due to the stats difference RoyNov. 24th at 7:42 PM gmt
I was just thinking an average of your opponents' overall rating or something. Nothing fancy.

But match adjusted would be interesting too.
JohnNov. 24th at 2:38 PM gmt
Or would you rather see who has faced the highest Ratings Pts per Match average for opponents? Like a highest avg T7 against?KevinNov. 20th at 10:21 PM gmt
Go to the rankings page for each team and see who’s played the most Quad I teams?KevinNov. 20th at 10:18 PM gmt
It sounds like a stats guru is needing some stats to figure out like a strength of schedule or something? AllanNov. 20th at 5:04 PM gmt
Is there any way to see who has played the hardest schedule?JohnNov. 20th at 12:05 AM gmt
Yes there was lots to see in Balboa Park. Some nice museums and lots of interesting art. We even got some Ukrainian music thrown in whilst waiting for the tram train back to the car park from a anti Putin demoVickNov. 10th at 6:55 AM gmt
San Diego has some great parks thoughJohnNov. 3rd at 1:40 PM gmt
If it makes Phil feel any better, driving around San Diego was even worse. Not to mention how hard it seemed to be to find somewhere to park there!VickNov. 3rd at 5:10 AM gmt
You fool! You think you can come onto our highways and byways with you rusty little putt putt mobile and your SJ Shrimper bumper sticker and just tool around town without recourse?PhilOct. 30th at 2:01 AM gmt
Be safe out there Vick! Check the U1 "Compo's Complaining Wall" for a response from Phil (I think)...AllanOct. 29th at 11:55 PM gmt
Carlsbad - not a place you want to drive around - and luckily we were only driving through. (actually we are sure it actually is a nice place, but the drivers are a bit manic!VickOct. 28th at 2:35 AM gmt
I think there's a lot of truth to that Bryce. Also, there's Cinci...clean sweep for JT and company in this weeks rankings. Well done James! 😎AllanOct. 18th at 7:15 PM gmt
A level of parity has come to TMVL this season it looks like.BryceOct. 16th at 5:28 PM gmt
Our worst session of the season thus far.BrianOct. 16th at 4:18 PM gmt
Brian: It's on the bracket's web pageJohnOct. 15th at 8:15 PM gmt
Found it.BrianOct. 11th at 1:36 PM gmt
Stupid question: Where is the WGM bracket? I can't locate it (again). Thanks!BrianOct. 11th at 1:16 PM gmt
The Starkville bubble has burstEduardOct. 9th at 4:36 PM gmt
Worst session this season.EduardOct. 9th at 4:35 PM gmt
Okay JW, Jason, and C-Ball. Wednesday it is this week. Don't let me down. AllanOct. 9th at 12:21 AM gmt
Yes to Wed for the Coach Poll vote, pls. I always miss it and am bummed to have done so.MikeOct. 8th at 6:28 PM gmt
I think I need someone to call me several times on deadline day to remind me to vote.JasonOct. 4th at 1:36 AM gmt
See "Coaches Poll Payback". Would a Wed voting deadline be preferable to Tuesdays?AllanOct. 3rd at 11:21 PM gmt
missed Coaches poll again :-(JamesOct. 3rd at 6:20 PM gmt
Olmec owns me.SteveOct. 1st at 8:33 PM gmt
OLMEC owes meJohnOct. 1st at 5:59 PM gmt
Looking forward to a good weekJohnOct. 1st at 5:59 PM gmt
Also to be noted is that the Raccoons also had two players in the TMVL Team of the Week and in fact the entire team were composed of PAC8 players. Don´t think another division has managed that!VickOct. 1st at 1:28 PM gmt
well pleased to see the players did indeed step up their game last session. Rodriguez and B- rated Dyer got in to the team of the week and only the Raccoons setter got a higher ratingVickOct. 1st at 1:24 PM gmt
Forgot the old CP this week.JohnSep. 30th at 10:33 PM gmt
Already 5 different teams (with 7 coaches selecting) have 1st place votes in the new Coaches Poll. 19 hours to go...AllanSep. 25th at 10:59 PM gmt
Yes. Paul Peel to the Bananas
Stephen Prawn to the Shrimps
Carl Crappyboardgame to the Twisters
JohnSep. 25th at 10:13 PM gmt
Has there been a more fated recruit than Moose Baranowski to Mat-Su?KevinSep. 25th at 9:05 PM gmt
"...coach Hall has told his players they need to step up.."

This reminded me of when my wife and I first starting going to the rugby and she turned to me and said "Why don't they just run faster?"
RogerSep. 24th at 12:05 PM gmt
with only Schiffer and Stefanidis getting into the positional top ten player rankings coach Hall has told his players they need to step up and start putting in some performances! No more slacking and sipping Saguaro juiceVickSep. 23rd at 12:11 PM gmt
It's a bold strategy Cotton.JamesSep. 22nd at 8:01 AM gmt
But if it works will be a one time thing as then everyone will do it!!JamesSep. 19th at 7:01 PM gmt
Chasing the bargain buys I guess JamesSep. 19th at 7:01 PM gmt
The only result I can foresee is a broke Chameleon.SteveSep. 18th at 9:00 PM gmt
Obviously the Chams try something *really* new. But I'm interested in the results, too.EduardSep. 18th at 4:11 PM gmt
Anyone else fascinated by the Chameleons’ recruiting strategy this season and wondering how it will play out?KevinSep. 18th at 3:09 PM gmt
Sheboygan would be the #1 WGM Cup knockout seed if things ended today. Can Mr. Holden hang onto that for one more week?AllanSep. 18th at 12:15 AM gmt
Sorry just needed to finish off the bonus in timeJohnSep. 17th at 5:40 PM gmt
Let's GO!JohnSep. 17th at 5:40 PM gmt
Meh.PhilSep. 17th at 7:20 AM gmt
Coaches poll updated. I had a blip last week that I fixed and broke and had to fix something this week. I hope we're good now...AllanSep. 12th at 10:30 PM gmt
Steve has a helpful Blog post up!

Cinci is a great team!
AllanSep. 11th at 10:07 PM gmt
Some of us ran out of cash without getting seven five-star recruits over the course of two seasons.JasonSep. 11th at 1:31 PM gmt
Applying the pressure Max? All downhill after this season I fear. #ranouttacashJamesSep. 11th at 12:48 PM gmt
I think there is some Blind Side style recruiting in CinciMaxSep. 10th at 5:07 PM gmt
If James doesn't go undefeated I will be surprised.MaxSep. 10th at 5:06 PM gmt
Rob gets meJohnSep. 9th at 10:14 PM gmt
I read John's comment to the tune of "Forgot About Dre"RobSep. 9th at 2:18 PM gmt
Kevin has once again forgotten about ColumbusJohnSep. 8th at 4:32 PM gmt
It's now Wednesday in the Uk and I'm not seeing the Vote for Al new featureRoySep. 5th at 11:07 PM gmt
nothing truly exciting in the first auction apart from Gus if you need a MBVickSep. 3rd at 3:36 PM gmt
I don’t think anybody goes to Cinci without being paid to do it. Too close to Cleveland.KevinSep. 1st at 8:34 PM gmt
I am accusing Mr Tucker of paying his players to go to Cincinnati.MaxAug. 30th at 11:47 PM gmt
Welcome to your new favourite (favorite) game BrianRogerAug. 30th at 3:27 PM gmt
Maybe now that I've got nearly 150 hours to do it, I'll actually remember to vote in the Coaches Poll.JasonAug. 30th at 2:12 PM gmt
Feel like we should be voting for Burlington - just saying
AiresAug. 30th at 3:49 AM gmt
Yes Beerman! Lets Go!
AiresAug. 30th at 3:40 AM gmt
Welcome BrianMatthewAug. 30th at 12:38 AM gmt
Welcome to Brian Beerman who takes on the Squirrels in a caretaker role. Please welcome him and help if you see questions he posts. Thanks!AllanAug. 29th at 11:46 PM gmt
All good thanks AlRogerAug. 29th at 6:12 AM gmt
I made an update Roger, please check again.AllanAug. 28th at 10:13 PM gmt
Anyone else not getting their media bonus? RogerAug. 28th at 5:23 PM gmt
Not sure any team that has Eeyore as a mascot is going to have high morale 😁RogerAug. 28th at 7:01 AM gmt
With the start of the new season it seems unfair that Pekin, Portland, Dallas, and Columbia are better than our Mules. Don't they want to let the commish win to improve his morale?AllanAug. 27th at 11:24 PM gmt
Fine now Al, thanksPaulAug. 20th at 2:49 PM gmt
Please try it again Paul.AllanAug. 20th at 1:20 PM gmt
XP/Walkon order screen isn't working for me...anyone else or is it just me?PaulAug. 20th at 9:19 AM gmt
It's OK if you want to win the loser trophies :-)

Not that we could win even those.
SteveAug. 18th at 10:57 AM gmt
I really like tournament play!PhilAug. 16th at 2:49 AM gmt
Did Phil win two more titles? AllanAug. 16th at 12:25 AM gmt
The list has been sent.JohnAug. 13th at 11:32 PM gmt
My favorite part of the season is about to happen. I will soon be receiving the email with the walk-on "creative" names from my friend John...AllanAug. 13th at 7:05 PM gmt
New Orleans were deservedly top!VickJul. 31st at 11:59 AM gmt
Surprised you weren't top Vick. JamesJul. 29th at 9:00 AM gmt
delighted to be back near the top of the coaches poll!VickJul. 26th at 10:31 PM gmt
Is the site occasionally a bit sluggish for anyone? Sometimes it works perfectly, other times it slows to a crawlJohnJul. 25th at 10:57 AM gmt
Holden the truthJohnJul. 25th at 10:52 AM gmt
Holden your tongue? :-)PhilJul. 24th at 5:19 AM gmt
SPOILERJohnJul. 23rd at 8:51 PM gmt
I would comment Phil but I don't want to potentially enter you and John's "spoiler war"...AllanJul. 23rd at 8:21 PM gmt
Orders page isn’t working for me either…lost 6 in a row!PhilJul. 23rd at 5:49 AM gmt
It's working fine for me Andy. Take a screenshot and send it to Al. He'll be able to look at it - this happens from time to time.RobJul. 18th at 3:46 PM gmt
The orders page isn’t fully loading. Anyone else having issues?AndyJul. 18th at 3:07 PM gmt
Eduard, I'm sure my first trophy was the non-conference one as well.SteveJul. 18th at 2:15 PM gmt
Starkville's 1st trophy (of not so many to come): The (shared) NON-CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!EduardJul. 17th at 3:03 PM gmt
Running shortly...AllanJul. 16th at 7:37 PM gmt
Will be running an hour or so after the deadline today. AllanJul. 16th at 5:23 PM gmt
Just want to make sure it's a NET positive idea going forwardJohnJul. 13th at 8:11 PM gmt
We will be using Standings (with relevant tiebreakers) again this season. The NET idea may be used next season or a future one, but wanted to evaluate it further and I think I may make a chance if/when we pursue it. AllanJul. 11th at 9:22 PM gmt
The question is, am I stuck with getting my clock cleaned in the National Championship?JasonJul. 11th at 8:08 PM gmt
Jason needs to decide how badly to sandbag the coming matches…KevinJul. 11th at 7:01 PM gmt
Are National Championship participants being determined by NET this season? Or did we decide against that?JasonJul. 10th at 4:57 PM gmt
Only 4 of the teams in the Top 12 ranked for T-7 made it through the 1st round of the Cup. #priorities!JamesJul. 10th at 8:01 AM gmt
Ugh!AmyJul. 9th at 9:31 PM gmt
It did! Sorry for not emailing - the complaining wall was fasterJohnJul. 7th at 10:01 PM gmt
John - Please see if my update helped. AllanJul. 6th at 8:37 PM gmt
My orders page is getting cut off early again.JohnJul. 6th at 8:13 AM gmt
Why do I care?
I've just spotted the links in the game previews. Lulz
SteveJul. 5th at 9:27 PM gmt
Roger: Please email me some details/examples and I'll take a look. Thanks.AllanJul. 5th at 8:52 PM gmt
Al, is it possible to introduce the option to filter by Conference on the stats page?RogerJul. 5th at 6:08 AM gmt
Understood, Roy. My #4 OH has only played 4 games so could need some more games.SteveJul. 5th at 5:34 AM gmt
If the issue was trying to pick the #1 and #2 OHs to face Nashville. I'm happy to take on the #3 and #4 OHsRoyJul. 4th at 2:04 PM gmt
Working, thanks Al.SteveJul. 4th at 6:44 AM gmt
Steve: Well, the ability to make longer comment wall post works in TMVL. Thanks for all the details.

This is the same caching issue I've had a lot of past issues with but fewer and fewer (since). I still add 2 lines of code on pages when this issue pops up and it usually addresses it.

It took adding those 2 lines in 2 different parts of the file to make it work. It should work for you across the main orders form and the 2 backups now. Please confirm.
AllanJul. 3rd at 9:39 PM gmt
Tried on Jacob's Samsung tablet and get exactly the same. Have installed Firefox on phone - still the same.SteveJul. 3rd at 5:23 PM gmt
Still yhe same, Al. On the normal orders page it stalls at the final setter letting me put his position for Nashville but not the second game.
For A and B it gets further but stalls after showing Huber's ATK.

I doubt it has anything to do with this but on the team page Huber is shown as 3rd best OH but on the orders page he's 2nd best. He has a rating of 80.50 whereas the 2nd best is 81.25 (both showing as 81)
SteveJul. 3rd at 12:26 AM gmt
I made a minor change. How is the main orders page looking now Steve?AllanJul. 2nd at 9:47 PM gmt
No panic yet but the orders page isn't loading for me and neither are Options A nor B. Getting stuck around OH.SteveJul. 2nd at 8:51 PM gmt
Bring your kiddies, bring your wife - guaranteed to have the time of your lifeJohnJun. 26th at 2:19 PM gmt
Despite the "Mets" comment I want to say that Roy is "on fire" with some great match comments this week. The extremely subtle taunting of CB after his (spoiler) win over St. Charles was a tour-de-force!AllanJun. 26th at 12:23 AM gmt
Let's go Mets!RoyJun. 25th at 7:07 PM gmt
Christer: Did Mets fan Rob pay you to say that? 😎 Now that it reminds me these are Rob's colors look for changes soon...AllanJun. 25th at 5:52 PM gmt
Is Al a Mets-fan? The colours in the preview looks much like Mets colours. ChristerJun. 25th at 5:16 PM gmt
Hi Pierre. The recruiting players are processed in order. So who signs #4 is determined before signing #5. Your scenario would not be possible due to the way we process players in order. AllanJun. 25th at 1:46 PM gmt
At the recruiting page, is it possible to check the boxes so that I first bid on the player on the 5th line and after that on the player on the 4th line. Don´t know yet if that´s gonna be the plan, but I´m curious if this is even possible.
PierreJun. 25th at 7:08 AM gmt
I never know what state, country, continent John is in...AllanJun. 24th at 12:12 AM gmt
I'll Troy to pretend you're from downstateJohnJun. 23rd at 3:30 PM gmt
More or less. We grew up in the suburbs of Albany. JasonJun. 23rd at 11:44 AM gmt
Update: I am now very far away from Schenectady.

Jason, are you an Albanian by trade?
JohnJun. 22nd at 10:44 PM gmt
John, if you're still in Schenectady, you're about 30 minutes from where Mike and I grew up.JasonJun. 21st at 3:19 PM gmt
John takes scouting the upcoming matches very seriously.KevinJun. 19th at 3:15 PM gmt
I am literally in Schenectady right now.JohnJun. 19th at 2:42 PM gmt
Great stat from John.
AllanJun. 13th at 10:48 PM gmt
21 out of 24 teams finished 2-1 or better in the WGM Cup. Ames finished 2-1 and still have the dreaded #21 seed.JohnJun. 13th at 12:39 AM gmt
If your team has had coaching changes, you will now see that if you go to the TEAM page and click the HISTORY tab.AllanJun. 11th at 11:03 PM gmt
Only 71 hours left on the 5 RP you get on the coaches poll...JohnJun. 4th at 6:36 PM gmt
The coaches poll would have to be open longer to catch my vote. Like, the polls close 10 minutes prior to post.PhilJun. 3rd at 6:56 PM gmt
The coaches poll is spicy, don't forget to add some spice this weekJohnMay. 31st at 2:22 PM gmt
MehJohnMay. 31st at 9:23 AM gmt
You made it after deadline while I had downloaded and was processing matches John. But it looks like you made 3 posts instead of 1 and came out 10 RP richer.AllanMay. 29th at 11:00 PM gmt
It's a mysteryJohnMay. 29th at 10:21 PM gmt
Never mind. My post never existed apparentlyJohnMay. 29th at 10:21 PM gmt
I think I made a post after the session and ain't got no recruiting points for it. Not an issue, just a flagJohnMay. 29th at 10:21 PM gmt
Happy to have Max home now and looking forward to the improvements he plans to make to TMVL over his summer break. AmyMay. 29th at 4:04 PM gmt
Al, I had nothing to say :-)

For some reason my phone has a mind of its own and annoys my wife and daughter with constant pocket phone calls.
SteveMay. 29th at 2:07 PM gmt
Thinking about making the game more defensive for next season but same sim for this season just to let y'all know.MaxMay. 29th at 2:23 AM gmt
Rob: Please email some examples and more details on your idea.

Steve: I'm dying to know what your silent post was about! 😎
AllanMay. 29th at 12:58 AM gmt
SteveMay. 28th at 8:02 PM gmt
I had another idea... would it be worthwhile to have a player comparison page - like somewhere like a player search where you can see how one team's freshman/sophomore/etc class compares to the rest of the league's. Or being able to compare the OHs from say Quincy to Baton Rouge.RobMay. 28th at 5:55 PM gmt
I can try my hand at that Al! I'll email you during the week!RobMay. 28th at 5:11 PM gmt
Well Rob, we all kind of got together and assigned that task to you. 😎AllanMay. 28th at 10:13 AM gmt
I forget... do we have a writeup somewhere that I can see how bad my recruits rolled?RobMay. 28th at 3:01 AM gmt
Thank you Steve. I am adding that to a JIRA (to do task) for consideration at end of season. If anyone else has "theme" ideas (movies/tv shows/etc) for future player names post here or email please. Thanks.AllanMay. 27th at 10:10 PM gmt
For recruit names, seeing as you have some Star Trek, how about Stargate SG-1?SteveMay. 27th at 8:33 PM gmt
Aires, everybody's ELO gets regressed towards the mean at the beginning of each season so that's why your ELO dropped if that's what different from what you were expecting.BryceMay. 25th at 6:19 PM gmt
Thanks Vick, I was a little surprised to get any points never mind a top spot.RogerMay. 24th at 6:03 PM gmt
Time to vote in the coaches poll is nearly up and it´s interesting to see that the coach currently in top spot has no top votes which seem to be evenly spread elsewhere! I went Leftfield with my own top ten vote given no games have been played yet. Plumped for the canny manager with most RP´s at the start of the season. Control of the auction process can´t be a bad strategy!VickMay. 24th at 5:07 PM gmt
Is the Big East the toughest conference?
AiresMay. 24th at 11:58 AM gmt
I feel like my ELO should be higher lolAiresMay. 24th at 11:55 AM gmt
Never mind I just realised it was already there. SorryMatthewMay. 24th at 12:11 AM gmt
Don't know if it is able to be done, but I was wondering about somehow getting notification of a comment made on the games comment section. Saves going through every game seeing if there are any comments. Make sense?MatthewMay. 24th at 12:10 AM gmt
I've added it to my list for next Season Matt.AllanMay. 21st at 11:34 PM gmt
Al, how about The Ghost and the Darkness. One of my favourite movies. I think a player with the last name of Darkness would be awesomeMatthewMay. 21st at 10:33 PM gmt
No, but I do have a name generatorJohnMay. 20th at 10:37 PM gmt
Anybody got a quirky movie or two or three in mind for me to create some player names from for some recruits?AllanMay. 20th at 10:23 PM gmt
Me first Craig!RobMay. 13th at 8:57 PM gmt
I expect to win somethign next season Al, please bear this in mindCraigMay. 13th at 12:05 PM gmt
+1 PaulRogerMay. 9th at 6:43 AM gmt
Thanks for another impeccably run season, AlPaulMay. 8th at 3:59 PM gmt
I second John's idea thanks MatthewMay. 6th at 5:11 AM gmt
It would be fun to see the recruiting rankings grouped by conference.JohnMay. 1st at 5:36 PM gmt
I have had an up and down season. Was happy with getting my first 5 star, and for a little while I was doing well in my conference. Hope to improve on this next year! It's been fun!AmyApr. 30th at 8:01 PM gmt
Ogie may be going to the Pac-8 but Duff Monstergravy is likely to walk on in SheboyganJohnApr. 26th at 9:07 PM gmt
Looks like Ogie is going to the PAC-8 John...AllanApr. 25th at 11:24 PM gmt
Just like Ogie tested the legal systems of two different countries and the fighting systems of three different brothers.JohnApr. 21st at 11:48 PM gmt
Thanks John. Also, John really testing the Comment Wall character limit on that post. 😎AllanApr. 16th at 2:57 PM gmt
Oh this young man has had a very trying rookie season, with the litigation, the notoriety, his subsequent deportation to Canada and that country's refusal to accept him, well, I guess that's more than most 21-year-olds can handle...JohnApr. 15th at 11:02 PM gmt
I see you’ve been watching SlapShot Al…..niceMikeApr. 14th at 9:54 PM gmt
It was an issue on my end Paul. The one I can't seem to fix fully. Thanks for pointing it out. AllanApr. 13th at 9:40 PM gmt
Ah, working again now...PaulApr. 13th at 3:03 PM gmt
The recruiting page isn't loading....or is it just me?PaulApr. 13th at 11:31 AM gmt
Please drop me a quick email with your ideas John to make sure I follow.AllanApr. 10th at 8:19 PM gmt
Another "dang it John, not again": It'd be fun if the coaches poll included records and defaulted to the previous rankings.JohnApr. 10th at 11:26 AM gmt
It was actually Baton Rouge who had never beaten me until today.SteveApr. 9th at 9:00 PM gmt
Big issue , massive error , we play Baton Rouge twice this session please fix this injustice !!JamesApr. 9th at 8:50 PM gmt
It was probably Antioch... RobApr. 7th at 9:58 PM gmt
That's well spotted Roger! 😎AllanApr. 7th at 9:17 PM gmt
I presume the missing words at the end of Steve’s entry are “…everybody else”RogerApr. 7th at 6:56 PM gmt
Thanks Steve!BryceApr. 7th at 4:01 PM gmt
So I can see that since season 2 (when I joined) we are 3-0 vs Mat-su, 0-1 vs Tuscon, 7-7 vs New Orleans and 9-0 vs SteveApr. 6th at 9:29 PM gmt
Yes, Bryce. On your team page click on Schedule (just above your team logo), then on All Seasons. Wait a little. Then click on the column that says Opponents. Matches are sorted alphabetically by team, then neutral, away, home then season. SteveApr. 6th at 9:25 PM gmt
Is there a way to view our historical performance against a team we are about to play? Always looking to increase the available banter material.BryceApr. 6th at 8:58 PM gmt
Maybe we should just have a section called Who Killed Kevin?RoyApr. 1st at 8:08 AM gmt
Like Matthew needs another venue to mock us after yet another "upset"KevinMar. 31st at 10:33 PM gmt
always nice to have a bit of banterVickMar. 31st at 5:07 PM gmt
Matthew: I added a task for this to my list of ideas to implement at some point. Thanks.AllanMar. 30th at 11:00 PM gmt
Ever thought about having a comment section for each conference, might be good for a bit of banter among the teams.MatthewMar. 30th at 9:22 PM gmt
Forgot to vote this week, that's why the rankings are so askewJohnMar. 30th at 7:52 PM gmt
Voting in with minutes to spareRoyMar. 28th at 8:58 PM gmt
Phil is doing some great work this week. Especially on his snarky recruiting comments. Love it!AllanMar. 26th at 3:08 PM gmt
Roy lays the “ I would have voted for you…. BUT….” card.PhilMar. 25th at 5:44 PM gmt
When the images are smaller I have a hard time identifying Sombrero Vick from Sombrero Roy and Sombrero James... 😎AllanMar. 24th at 9:25 PM gmt
Tuesdays at 2100 GMT. A countdown on time left appears in a purple band at the top of the page once matches are run and until the deadline is reached.AllanMar. 22nd at 1:45 PM gmt
When does the Coaches poll usually close? For some reason I thought it was Wednesday. Was going to vote Denali #1 unfortunately that means Nashville pip them to 6th place RoyMar. 22nd at 12:58 AM gmt
Added the season number at the top of each page so I can remember what season we are in.AllanMar. 21st at 11:04 PM gmt
Allan with the coding win! Thank you!JohnMar. 19th at 11:06 PM gmt
I have coded to always show the Coaches Poll Voting section each week (above the rankings) prior to the conclusion of that vote. The Rankings tabs below will not 'randomly' land on coaches rankings (until coaches voting deadline passes).AllanMar. 19th at 10:58 PM gmt
This is excellent newsJohnMar. 19th at 9:18 PM gmt
I will try to update that for you my friend.AllanMar. 18th at 10:51 PM gmt
Annoying feedback time!

If voting is open in the coaches' poll, that should always appear above the tabs as an option

I'm gonna start forgetting
JohnMar. 13th at 1:23 AM gmt
It's fixed, thank you, Al!MikeMar. 12th at 5:48 PM gmt
Thanks for the emails. I did a quick reboot of the site. Please see if that helps.

Also, I have a couple of other things I need to get to this afternoon. I will be running games today, just a bit later.
AllanMar. 12th at 5:25 PM gmt
If you log out you can see the pages so can watch all the games you want withiut spoilers.. However you won't be able to comment until you log back in. But then you can click on teams then to the reports.SteveMar. 12th at 5:15 PM gmt
Please email me and tell me what page you are on to start, what link you are clicking on, and a screenshot. I don't see any issue on Firefox now so I need more details to investigate.AllanMar. 12th at 3:04 PM gmt
This is critical, as it is how I make all my snarky comments.MikeMar. 12th at 12:34 PM gmt
Conform that clicking on the match number does not display matches below.MikeMar. 12th at 12:34 PM gmt
That's on my phone.MatthewMar. 12th at 8:59 AM gmt
Al, last week it was the recruiting pages and now it's the scores pages. Can't see anything. Thanks MatthewMar. 12th at 8:59 AM gmt
Who messed with my hat?PhilMar. 11th at 7:18 PM gmt
That's not fatigue, Pierre...that's OLMEC.PhilMar. 11th at 7:17 PM gmt
Pierre, simple answer is no. However there is a fitness modifier but this is fixed for each game.JamesMar. 11th at 11:12 AM gmt
Is there something like fatique in this game? In the game against Derek it was close at the start, but Derek were getting better and better in the last sets. Or my team were getting worse and worse.
PierreMar. 10th at 1:55 PM gmt

How about all the losses we shouldn't have? 😁

MatthewMar. 4th at 10:49 PM gmt

The bandaid I have to "fix" caching issues like Pierre's helped.  Please email me if you see a page not loading fully.  Do not email me that a page did not load all the wins you THINK you SHOULD have...

AllanMar. 4th at 3:18 PM gmt

Problem sort of solved. On my laptop the recruiting page is correct.

PierreMar. 2nd at 8:23 PM gmt
Allan,
I still have a problem with the recruiting page. It’s an empty page for me. Don’t know if someone else has the problem, I only have tried it on my phone.
PierreMar. 2nd at 7:55 PM gmt
Allan,
I still have a problem with the recruiting page. It’s an empty page for me. Don’t know if someone else has the problem, I only have tried it on my phone.
PierreMar. 2nd at 4:33 PM gmt

I used a band-aid to resolve it Bryce and Roger, thanks for reporting.  Also it spurred me to create a new Forum post...

AllanMar. 1st at 11:19 PM gmt

Yep, me too

RogerMar. 1st at 8:03 PM gmt

Anybody else having issues viewing their recruiting dashboard?

BryceMar. 1st at 7:37 PM gmt

Is the PAC-8 tired yet of Vick placing 5 Shrimps on the 7-man PAC-8 team of the week?  

AllanFeb. 27th at 1:12 AM gmt

Would it be possible to have the player rating on the player detail page for each game, please?

SteveFeb. 26th at 9:30 PM gmt

our C- MB Jake dyer tops the blocking charts. It's performances like this that have given us such a good start to the season!

VickFeb. 26th at 8:30 PM gmt

It is a new front page addition that I'm still developing.  When its ready it will replace the current front page.  It is at index2.php rather than index.php

AllanFeb. 26th at 5:32 PM gmt

Maybe I missed it... but where does one actually find the TOTW?

RobFeb. 26th at 4:15 PM gmt

Please see Match Ratings FORUM thread (go to the bottom for my post) and review/comment.  Thanks!

AllanFeb. 24th at 12:08 AM gmt

Let's see if Matt's strategy works.  😎


See the Match Ratings Forum post this week for updates on the work in progress team of the week feature...

AllanFeb. 22nd at 11:28 PM gmt

See how the Panther is at the front on the recruiting in front of all the others? That means those recruits are mine, Don't bother bidding. Thanks 😀😇

MatthewFeb. 22nd at 11:19 PM gmt

I need some ideas on the "Match Ratings" forum post.  See my questions at bottom of thread.  

AllanFeb. 21st at 10:30 PM gmt

Just commenting commentary on the comment wall. No commentl

JohnFeb. 21st at 10:29 PM gmt

Big weekend! 3-0

AiresFeb. 20th at 9:31 PM gmt

Need a good recruiting season, unlike last year. 

AmyFeb. 19th at 8:34 PM gmt

Yall better watch out for those trrash pandas they are here to bite this year!

MaxFeb. 19th at 5:48 PM gmt

Yayyyyyyyyy! Kelsey's in TMVL LETS GOOOOOOOOO!

MaxFeb. 19th at 5:48 PM gmt

Thank you for all of the warm introductions and I can't wait to be a part of this season of TMVL!

KelseyFeb. 19th at 5:42 PM gmt

Sad that Micki isn't here any more. I will miss her roasts of her dad. Happy that Kelsey has joined so we didn't lose our "Girl Power!"

AmyFeb. 19th at 3:54 AM gmt

The only recruit I have that can reach an A rating is the only 5* I managed to recruit, MB Peyton Reid. Woah is me... WOAH I say!

RobFeb. 19th at 2:42 AM gmt

An A- he says! I have a 4* OH that is starting as an F+, and can only reach a B rating. 

RobFeb. 19th at 2:40 AM gmt

This is that thread, but you need to get in line behind the poor Mules...our best 5-star is an A-...

AllanFeb. 19th at 2:02 AM gmt

Where's the thread where I get to complain about my new recruits?! Only one potential A Freshman?!

RobFeb. 19th at 1:57 AM gmt

Kelsey - hope you enjoy life in TMVL. Take out theose nasty Chameleons in your first home game. Trample that infamous hat!

VickFeb. 15th at 11:12 PM gmt

Welcome Kelsey!

PaulFeb. 14th at 12:21 PM gmt

Welcome Kelsey!

PierreFeb. 14th at 9:27 AM gmt

Welcome and good luck Kelsey 

RogerFeb. 14th at 8:21 AM gmt

Welcome Kelsey!


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

JohnFeb. 13th at 11:07 PM gmt

Welcome Kelsey!

MikeFeb. 13th at 10:39 PM gmt

Ty for getting this up and running


 

AiresFeb. 13th at 10:12 PM gmt

Welcome Kelsey!

AiresFeb. 13th at 9:59 PM gmt

Welcome Kelsey!

MatthewFeb. 13th at 7:35 PM gmt

Welcome Kelsey!

JasonFeb. 13th at 5:25 PM gmt

Welcome to Kelsey!  She is taking the reigns at Albuquerque.  

AllanFeb. 13th at 4:42 PM gmt

Enjoy the season everyone 😀

MatthewFeb. 13th at 4:59 AM gmt

A reminder the pre-sesason coaches poll is available for you to vote in

(Another win for the comments wall.)

JohnFeb. 13th at 12:23 AM gmt

That's the feedback I need, thanks Roger.  I've manually updated the CP to be the proper amount (back to end of session 12 last season).

AllanFeb. 12th at 10:38 PM gmt

Have we always started the season with everyone on 70 CPs?

RogerFeb. 12th at 10:01 PM gmt

Hope everyone had fun this season! I surprised myself in a good way this year, but based on meh recruiting next year could be worse.

AmyFeb. 11th at 4:57 PM gmt

Would it be possible for Steve to set up all of our teams for the next season to even the playing field a bit

JohnFeb. 11th at 4:52 PM gmt

Thanks for a great season 7, Al, bring on season 8!

PaulFeb. 11th at 9:18 AM gmt

That was why I did the one hour warning Steve.  I knew you'd still want to tinker!  😎

AllanFeb. 5th at 9:58 PM gmt

The games ran early? But I was going to change mine to get an easier non-confeence next season. 


Kidding!

SteveFeb. 5th at 9:55 PM gmt

Should be better now.  I guess I'll now deal with the Mike Halpin "triple blog" bonus (sigh).   😎

AllanFeb. 5th at 8:43 PM gmt

This is what I get for running the matches before the deadline for you guys.  😎

AllanFeb. 5th at 8:41 PM gmt

Nicely done Rob, an extra 5RP right there

RogerFeb. 5th at 7:23 PM gmt

I'm with Jason. I should be up to like 25RP by now. (just sayin' lol)

RobFeb. 5th at 7:20 PM gmt

Is there a media bonus in Session 13? The counter seems not to be working.

JasonFeb. 5th at 7:01 PM gmt

Amateur tip: Make sure you click submit XPs when you're done with your XPs, THEN add your walk-ons.

JohnFeb. 5th at 6:25 PM gmt

Bienvenidos Pierre

JohnJan. 30th at 11:27 PM gmt

Welcome Pierre!

RobJan. 27th at 8:41 PM gmt

Welcome Pierre!

PaulJan. 27th at 2:43 PM gmt

And yes, Steve, I've played SESL a while ago. 

PierreJan. 26th at 9:23 PM gmt

Thanks for a warm welcome. It´s a new game for me, so many things are unknown atm, but I am a quick learner :). 


 

PierreJan. 26th at 7:46 PM gmt

Welcome Pierre!

JasonJan. 25th at 10:19 PM gmt

Welcome Pierre. I'm sure I recognise your name as an ex SESL manager but I don't think we've crossed paths. +2 on Matt's comments and lots of helpful advice to those that ask.

SteveJan. 25th at 10:48 AM gmt

Welcome Pierre!
+1 to Matt's comment

RogerJan. 25th at 8:33 AM gmt

Welcome Pierre hope you have a just a good a time as I have here. Everyone is really helpful and friendly even 😬

MatthewJan. 25th at 3:06 AM gmt

Welcome to Pierre van Rossum who takes on the Mendon Mushrooms coaching role!   

AllanJan. 25th at 1:00 AM gmt

Nor this one

PaulJan. 23rd at 4:50 PM gmt

Nope

PhilJan. 21st at 2:43 PM gmt

Nobody has anything to say this week

JohnJan. 20th at 10:13 PM gmt

My Canadian grade school science teacher wore a sweater vest as a top during cold weather. That was a memory I thought I had completely forgotten.

JohnJan. 14th at 1:51 PM gmt

chanted*

BryceJan. 10th at 8:24 PM gmt

The student section here at UW is right behind the benches. We used to just be obnoxious during timeouts to the opposing team. My favorite was when we chatted "Your coach wears a sweater vest." and their own players laughed.

BryceJan. 10th at 8:24 PM gmt

Ha!  I'm sure that will come up when we get to discussing "tactics".  I saw a match last season where the home team had basically two drunk "fans" college students following the team around and yelling at the opposing players all match.

AllanJan. 8th at 5:11 PM gmt

Uh Al how do you add hardness in this league

JohnJan. 8th at 5:11 AM gmt

Another session where I'm up against multiple Sellers. Time for the 10 hardness!

JohnJan. 8th at 5:10 AM gmt

OK thanks Al

RoyJan. 7th at 10:28 PM gmt

In addition to conf tourney title and WGM, it is based on overall record.  See Standings link then Overall for the order of consideration for teams.  

AllanJan. 7th at 10:15 PM gmt

Can anyone tell me why Nashville didn'y qualify for the Sweet 16? (finished 5th in the Non-Conference table)

RoyJan. 7th at 10:11 PM gmt

Bog Off Bognor is what we have to say to fellow aquatic  manager Peterson. You don´t want us shrimps  snipping out your lights

VickJan. 7th at 10:52 AM gmt
VickJan. 7th at 10:49 AM gmt

El muro de comentarios es fantástico pero vamos a perderlo pronto

JohnJan. 7th at 3:15 AM gmt

Oh, so this is the comment wall? What a great idea :)

CraigJan. 6th at 11:16 AM gmt

Wishing the best to the comment wall as it rides into the sunset

JohnJan. 1st at 12:24 AM gmt

Or in any sentence to do with this league, really

JohnDec. 29th at 3:59 AM gmt

You are right Kevin.  John is the best.  😎

AllanDec. 28th at 11:39 PM gmt

That might be the first time someone used "solemn" and "dignified" in the same sentence related to anything in this league.

KevinDec. 28th at 1:52 PM gmt

May everyone have a solemn, dignified boxing day

JohnDec. 26th at 8:16 PM gmt

I don't need to see the numbers: I just go all in bwahahahahahaha

SteveDec. 22nd at 10:43 AM gmt

Thank you Christer!  😎

AllanDec. 21st at 9:43 PM gmt

I like that Steve dont see the numbers. Well done Al!😃

ChristerDec. 21st at 5:56 PM gmt

😎 TMVL - The mobile phone unfriendly league... 😎

AllanDec. 20th at 11:35 PM gmt

I've tried hovering my thumb over the teams but get nothing 😇

SteveDec. 20th at 10:54 PM gmt

Great job Al, will save me a lot of clicking and just what I had in mind.

JamesDec. 20th at 3:43 PM gmt

Shady recruitment? I'm not sure what you mean Kevin 

MatthewDec. 20th at 8:31 AM gmt

New feature added (thanks JT for the idea).  Click recruiting.  Go to any logo in step 1-3 and hover.  You should see current RPs.  

AllanDec. 19th at 9:59 PM gmt

Any truth to an investigation into Kentucky's "shady" recruiting steal of L Mercado leading to temporary recruiting suspension?

KevinDec. 19th at 7:19 PM gmt
Working now, thanks AllanMatthewDec. 16th at 1:42 AM gmt

If you are still getting it Matt, email me a screenshot and browser info.

AllanDec. 15th at 2:36 PM gmt
I'm getting a blank screen when going to the recruiting page.MatthewDec. 15th at 1:18 AM gmt

Great video, thanks Bryce!

AllanDec. 12th at 1:23 AM gmt

I was stuck at 25 but hadn't logged in all week, now I've made two comments and it was at 35. Odd

JohnDec. 11th at 9:47 PM gmt

Media bonus is set deadline to deadline, so whatever you add after a deadline will be used for the next session...

AllanDec. 11th at 1:54 PM gmt

The media bonus isn't going up :/

JohnDec. 10th at 9:31 PM gmt

Thanks for the update Amy!

JohnDec. 10th at 9:30 PM gmt

We are driving back from seeing Max at college. Matches will be run either later tonight or Sunday morning. 

AmyDec. 10th at 9:04 PM gmt

Great clip. Maybe we need another skill. Commitment.  

JamesDec. 10th at 2:01 PM gmt

Saw this highlight and immediately thought of you all here: https://youtu.be/jnv7bv3NtKM

BryceDec. 9th at 9:56 PM gmt

What's up with me? I've only just started my first tinkering of the session.

SteveDec. 9th at 12:40 PM gmt

The bracket would be a lot better if we had won some games

JohnDec. 8th at 11:15 PM gmt

The bracket is great - other than if I should beat Amy, then I am likely to play Al - and away from home.

JamesDec. 8th at 11:26 AM gmt

I like the bracket


 

AiresDec. 8th at 6:46 AM gmt

Also, now that Paul has advertised he uses a spreadsheet, frankly, I'm a little concerned about our next matchup with the Jacks.  You should be too...

AllanDec. 8th at 12:46 AM gmt

Does Paul Cockayne have Portland flying under the radar?  5 wins already this season.  They won 9 in season 5 and 7 in season 6.  

AllanDec. 6th at 12:33 AM gmt

and my tinkering nearly got me into trouble when i tried to win all three and nearly lost them all!


 

VickDec. 5th at 3:29 PM gmt

yes it´s always tempting to tinker

VickDec. 4th at 9:31 AM gmt

I'll try not tinker with my orders before high noon Central USA time then 😃

MarkDec. 4th at 8:33 AM gmt

Session 3 to be run around noon USA Central (about 6pm UK time) on Sunday...

AllanDec. 4th at 2:02 AM gmt

No our bat transponder is on and we're cleared at 18,000 feet

JohnNov. 23rd at 1:08 AM gmt

Is John Holden flying under the radar?

AllanNov. 22nd at 11:19 PM gmt

Emoji issue seems sorted Al 😄

RogerNov. 20th at 1:04 AM gmt

Feeling good this year

MaxNov. 19th at 10:25 PM gmt

This should be an exciting season!

MickiNov. 19th at 6:07 AM gmt
Hi Al. Just downloading slow at my end.AndyNov. 16th at 10:05 PM gmt

It looks okay on my end now Andy.  Can you take another look?  Email me a screenshot if still an issue.

AllanNov. 16th at 5:11 PM gmt

Recruiting page not showing. Possible issue?

AndyNov. 16th at 2:49 PM gmt

excited start to this season

AiresNov. 16th at 3:27 AM gmt

? ? ?

JohnNov. 14th at 4:23 AM gmt

Apparently your phone is correctly oriented Matt.  😎

😎
AllanNov. 13th at 12:57 PM gmt

Roger- email me the details so I can debug.  

AllanNov. 13th at 12:56 PM gmt

Hi Al, the emoji I used on our match seems to have reverted to a ?

RogerNov. 13th at 8:57 AM gmt

Jason - email me the details and I will look.  

AllanNov. 13th at 3:35 AM gmt

I had to make sure my phone wasn't upside down after that 1st round.

MatthewNov. 13th at 2:25 AM gmt

Are we supposed to get RP for our rankings comments? Because I didn't get any just now.

JasonNov. 13th at 1:17 AM gmt

what do you call the terrorist shrimp Amir Tran? 


A bomb in-acean. I guess that is why he is sat on the bench for now.

VickNov. 13th at 12:42 AM gmt

I had to make sure my phone wasn't upside down after that 1st round.

MatthewNov. 13th at 12:37 AM gmt

I had to make sure my phone wasn't upside down after that 1st round.

MatthewNov. 13th at 12:23 AM gmt

I had to make sure my phone wasn't upside down after that 1st round.

MatthewNov. 12th at 11:03 PM gmt

Results in about 75 minutes.  Busy day around the house today...

AllanNov. 12th at 9:13 PM gmt

Never been a problem for me. My 3 games, trashing Quincy 3 times just leaves 2 more. Also planning on a series of "things you might not know" over the season.

SteveNov. 12th at 8:12 PM gmt

the first week is tough with only 1 set of games and nothing else to really comment on

JamesNov. 12th at 7:11 PM gmt

How low will people go to secure the full 40 RP each week ?

JamesNov. 12th at 7:10 PM gmt

Getting your media bonus from a horrible pun is something I greatly approve of and heartily endorse.

JasonNov. 12th at 6:36 PM gmt

Sadly recent studies in New Scientist have shown that several species of Shrimp have randomly died out whilst migrating to other oceans. I guess they were accident prawn.

VickNov. 12th at 10:01 AM gmt

Thanks Steve!

JohnNov. 11th at 9:00 AM gmt

For now the best you can do is look at your schedule and select all seasons, John. Then click on the opponents tab.

SteveNov. 8th at 10:45 AM gmt

Are there team by team records anywhere like in MSWL?

JohnNov. 8th at 12:04 AM gmt

Team page schedule tab update - competition names are accurate now. 

AllanNov. 7th at 7:30 PM gmt

ELO for previews should now be resolved.  Please take a look and verify.  

AllanNov. 7th at 4:36 PM gmt

I have another thing to look at on ELO.  I'll do that later.  Will impact prediction % numbers.

AllanNov. 6th at 7:54 PM gmt

Thank you John, Matt, James, and Roger!  

AllanNov. 6th at 5:49 PM gmt

Great to be back Al - although looking at my squad I'm not sure I can honestly say I'm looking forward to it...

RogerNov. 5th at 5:20 PM gmt

Great job Al.  Season 7 here we come.

JamesNov. 5th at 12:22 PM gmt
Thanks for your help Al, lookng forward to the seasonMatthewNov. 5th at 4:48 AM gmt

Thanks for getting everything turned around on the next season so quickly, Al

JohnNov. 5th at 4:21 AM gmt

Grading "curve" has been adjusted for next season.  See forum post for more.  

AllanNov. 3rd at 11:46 PM gmt

Actually make that 6.  Some teams get multiples walk ons.  

AllanNov. 1st at 11:25 PM gmt

If things stay as-is (and they should) just 9 teams will PAY for walk ons this season.  

AllanNov. 1st at 11:24 PM gmt

Working on updating end of season code now.  Hoping to have new season fully ready on November 5th with first deadline on November 12th. 

AllanOct. 26th at 11:52 PM gmt

Any news on when the new season might start?

PaulOct. 25th at 6:25 PM gmt

Oh, okay, TRASH PANDA! Hahahaha

PhilOct. 22nd at 7:04 PM gmt

You said that already

PhilOct. 22nd at 7:03 PM gmt

The only thing chameleons do well is hide and cower in the background!

MickiOct. 22nd at 7:03 PM gmt

Yeah, but not the best hat

MickiOct. 22nd at 7:01 PM gmt

And, I say again...WHY are the wolves so angry?

PhilOct. 22nd at 7:01 PM gmt

Yeah, but not the best hat

MickiOct. 22nd at 7:01 PM gmt

...and I have the hat to prove it!

PhilOct. 22nd at 7:00 PM gmt

I'm the trash talkingest Chameleon in these parts...


 

PhilOct. 22nd at 7:00 PM gmt

I am Chameleon...hear me ROAR!

PhilOct. 22nd at 6:44 PM gmt

Oh, that's right. How terrible to have a mascot that doesn't make any noise!!!

PhilOct. 22nd at 6:44 PM gmt

Where my Raccoon banter at? C-mon Micki! Let's hear it from the Rac Pack!


 

PhilOct. 22nd at 6:44 PM gmt

great season. Not sure how we will fair in the next one but 8 is one of our lucky numbers!

VickOct. 22nd at 4:34 PM gmt

Thanks Al and Max for a great season!  Bring on No. 7

JamesOct. 22nd at 2:11 PM gmt

Thanks for an inpeccably run season, Al.  Looking forward to the next one....

PaulOct. 21st at 6:54 PM gmt

Thanks Al for everything

AiresOct. 20th at 7:30 AM gmt

Burlington had a good run! Looking to come back stronger next season


 

AiresOct. 20th at 7:29 AM gmt

Thanks Al for great organising on another great season. 

AndyOct. 16th at 6:34 PM gmt

Sheboygan's new walk on names have been sent to the commissioner

JohnOct. 16th at 5:22 AM gmt

Results up!

AllanOct. 16th at 12:23 AM gmt

Sorry for the delay...will be running shortly...

AllanOct. 15th at 11:45 PM gmt

Get them orders in Philip

SteveOct. 15th at 9:56 PM gmt

Lifesaver Al!

PhilOct. 15th at 9:36 PM gmt

Slight delay today...chatting with our son for a little while...

AllanOct. 15th at 9:07 PM gmt

Sell him to the Non-League.

JasonOct. 12th at 3:12 PM gmt

Sheboygan MB Tank Armslurry is upset about his lack of playing time and has requested a transfer

JohnOct. 12th at 5:09 AM gmt

Portland's season so far..1W, 12L, 3W, 11K, 2W...whAat next, 10L?


 

PaulOct. 10th at 5:37 PM gmt

From your lips to Olmec's ears, Roger.

JasonOct. 3rd at 4:46 PM gmt

Pekin's last 15 games have been 5W, 5L, 5W. And with 5 games left, I think I've a great chance of completing the cycle with another 5L on the bounce 

RogerOct. 3rd at 8:20 AM gmt

John: Please create a forum thread for discussion on your idea.


Matt: That's great, I appreciate the feedback and its great many will help! Thanks!  

AllanSep. 30th at 10:38 PM gmt
Just wanted to say, really enjoying the game so far. Thanks to all those who have offered advice in different areas.MatthewSep. 30th at 9:37 AM gmt

I'd like to propose a rule for future seasons where you can recruit 5 players competitively in a season, but if you do you lose your 3* freebie.

JohnSep. 29th at 11:16 PM gmt

Bad session? Well our opponents totalled 242 in total ratings. Baton Rouge was something like 220. Two other teams that went 3-0 had 206 and 210. It's not what you play but who you play.

SteveSep. 26th at 8:33 PM gmt

Hang in there Paul.  Your recruiting and CP usage look solid for improving the team.  

AllanSep. 26th at 3:43 PM gmt

Oh dear, three more losses, that's nine in succession....

PaulSep. 25th at 2:07 PM gmt

Steve: ?


All: Session 9 is completed.  

AllanSep. 25th at 2:02 PM gmt

It's just a plot to get me to change my line-ups. But it isn't going to work.

SteveSep. 25th at 11:52 AM gmt

Update: TMVL will run  Sunday morning USA time...

AllanSep. 25th at 12:53 AM gmt

We will be running on a couple hour (or so) delay today.   

AllanSep. 24th at 9:00 PM gmt

Thanks John

RogerSep. 20th at 9:41 AM gmt

Yep, but a swiss system with a bracket. So the 31st place game is the loser-loser-loser-loser-winner.

JohnSep. 19th at 11:57 PM gmt

Thanks Steve - like a Swiss system then

RogerSep. 19th at 6:35 PM gmt

Short version and long version keeps failing due to bad connections. Roger it's a kind of ladder system. We all play 4  games- winners play winners and losers play losers.

SteveSep. 19th at 2:01 PM gmt

How do you enter hardness on the orders screen? I've never needed it until now but can't seem to find it

JohnSep. 18th at 9:20 PM gmt

How does the Cup / Shield work? I notice there are no brackets.

RogerSep. 18th at 6:35 AM gmt

Based on overall standings I'd say Santa Clara had it tougher.

SteveSep. 16th at 11:32 PM gmt

Did anybody have a harder non-conference schedule this season than our Moose? 

BryceSep. 16th at 6:43 PM gmt

Thanks guys

RoySep. 15th at 6:36 PM gmt

Nashville have the 8th best Power Ranking (points scored minus points given up) so beating them away or neutral counts as a Q1. If Pekin had been playing at home it would have been Q2.

SteveSep. 14th at 8:03 PM gmt

Roy - bear in mind I don't know what I'm talking about, but I was going on where you were on my Rankings page

RogerSep. 14th at 5:02 PM gmt

Click on Rankings from your team's home page, or any team's for that matter.  I only found it last week!

JamesSep. 14th at 3:13 PM gmt

How do we see who's a Q1, Q2 team etc?


Roger referred to Nashville as a Q1 team but we've never been higher than 9th in the rankings

RoySep. 14th at 11:54 AM gmt

Might aswell give up when playing them. Save it for the other matches

ChristerSep. 13th at 6:27 PM gmt

UPDATE - Click Standings then Overall tab.  You'll see who is super hot (hint, its a tree animal)...

AllanSep. 11th at 1:01 AM gmt

It wasn't just you (sigh from me too).  Recruiting page should be working now...

AllanSep. 10th at 11:41 PM gmt

What's a recruiting page?

SteveSep. 10th at 11:27 PM gmt

Sigh. My recruiting page appears to have cache-d itself.

JohnSep. 10th at 11:01 PM gmt

Vick will likely get a 6th win this week. He is playing me in the PAC 8 tourney and I am not hopeful.

AmySep. 10th at 8:48 PM gmt

With 5 wins in a row is Vick's San Jose flying under the radar?

AllanSep. 10th at 2:22 PM gmt

Roger and all: I fixed emojis on the NET rankings comments.  Let me know if you see another spot where its not working.  

AllanSep. 4th at 10:57 PM gmt

Per the rules:


o At the start of session 1, (after receiving their 500 RP) a team with more than 2500 RP gets their total dropped to a max of 2500 RP.

AllanSep. 2nd at 11:10 PM gmt

After a number of very close matches Cincy have played the most number of points - 2796.  Pekin bottom out at 2186.

JamesAug. 30th at 2:39 PM gmt

FYI Micki dies not vote in the Coaches Poll because she was hugely disappointed to find out it was not actually a poll to rank your favorite coach. 

PhilAug. 29th at 1:29 AM gmt

a 4 match week-could be rough

AmyAug. 27th at 5:35 PM gmt

Who is Robert and why is he hoarding RP's?

PhilAug. 20th at 6:09 PM gmt

Oh geez... has there been auctions going on? Oh no... I've totally forgotten and am not hoarding at all... 

RobAug. 20th at 2:42 PM gmt

Where is Rob in recruiting?  Is he saving all his RPs for season 7?

AllanAug. 19th at 9:44 PM gmt

where is that WGM cup draw diagram located?

VickAug. 17th at 8:54 PM gmt

Click Scores.  


Then select a WGM Cup Match like 12.  You should then see "WGM Cup Bracket" near No Spoliers.


 

AllanAug. 17th at 4:15 PM gmt

This one Vick?


https://www.olmec.org/tmvl/forum_topic.php?topic_id=111

RogerAug. 17th at 4:02 PM gmt

where is that WGM cup draw diagram located?

VickAug. 17th at 3:35 PM gmt

yes the new look panthers are looking bad ass

VickAug. 16th at 9:45 PM gmt

It's hoped that the kittens growing up into more scary looking panthers might scare other teams off, meaning forfeits and easy wins for the team

MatthewAug. 16th at 2:05 AM gmt

Last season the aim for Ames was to get a win every session. This season I have upped that to two and it's working well - so far. ????

ColinAug. 15th at 9:43 PM gmt

Good chance for the Panthers NB to rest up their T7 this weekend...

RoyAug. 15th at 5:18 PM gmt

Whoa. Just noticed that the Kittens grew up in a hurry.

KevinAug. 15th at 3:00 PM gmt

There aren't any good stock logos though.

JohnAug. 14th at 10:16 PM gmt

I'm supportive of that Sheboygan nickname change...

AllanAug. 14th at 6:13 PM gmt

You are right Micki!

AllanAug. 14th at 6:13 PM gmt

Has anyone else noticed that Phil has not changed his hat in over a YEAR???

MickiAug. 13th at 6:29 PM gmt

That's my brand

JohnAug. 13th at 11:39 AM gmt

...and by "sometimes" I mean every single day.

PhilAug. 13th at 7:17 AM gmt

Sometimes I have no idea what John is talking about...

PhilAug. 13th at 7:17 AM gmt

If the vampire bat wasn't so cute Sheboygan would consider exploring a nickname change to the "Sheboygan Sentient Sausages"

JohnAug. 12th at 7:11 PM gmt

Welcome Paul!

JohnAug. 12th at 7:10 PM gmt

Paul Cockayne is now in charge at Portland.  Welcome back Paul!  

AllanAug. 11th at 2:44 PM gmt

Good luck everyone!

AmyAug. 6th at 9:02 PM gmt

There will be one more week where photos can be sent in and I'll process end of session 3 (hopefully)...

AllanAug. 6th at 8:58 PM gmt

This league is lacking Mr. Lindsay

MaxAug. 6th at 8:44 PM gmt

Who else thinks that Phil is slacking on his hat status?

MickiAug. 6th at 6:34 PM gmt

Next round #1 Columbia play #2 Quincy in a game being described by commentators as "on this weekend"

JohnAug. 5th at 12:28 PM gmt

c'mon Ian! Join us!

AmyJul. 30th at 10:09 PM gmt

I think Ian is just plain scared to play a game that is harder than United :-)

SteveJul. 30th at 4:42 PM gmt

I am shocked...nay...appalled...that I have been trash talking Ian in TMVL and only now realize that Ian is not in TMVL. I don't know what emoticon goes with that.

PhilJul. 30th at 3:08 PM gmt

After session 1 completes (July 30th) it will be reset for session 2 (between July 30-Aug 6).  There's still some manual aspects on my part to be automated.

AllanJul. 19th at 9:58 PM gmt
The poll is typically representing the votes from the prior session and going into the next session.  Also the RP bonus is for that upcoming session.  So the session 1 coaches poll votes and comments are awarded session 1 Media Bonus RPs.

AllanJul. 19th at 9:56 PM gmt

I'm not exactly sure why I asked that question. I think what I meant was "will it reset this weekend"

JohnJul. 19th at 8:27 PM gmt

Yes

AllanJul. 19th at 4:37 PM gmt

Is the current coaches poll for preseason?

JohnJul. 19th at 1:53 PM gmt

Should be fixed now.  Because I had a 2-week gap in a table to allow some runway until session 1 that caused the anomaly.  

AllanJul. 17th at 10:41 PM gmt

Thanks Steve, I will look at that.  

AllanJul. 17th at 10:01 PM gmt

Voting on coaches poll giving 5 RP. Nothing else is as of yet.

SteveJul. 17th at 9:18 PM gmt

Okay...NOW I get it...  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanJul. 5th at 10:04 PM gmt

The Hatters!

JamesJul. 5th at 10:01 PM gmt

Okay, I'll admit that I'm not quite following this.  John and Steve please enlighten me....

AllanJul. 5th at 9:53 PM gmt

LOL @ John.


I woder how many here don't get the reference.

SteveJul. 5th at 5:26 PM gmt

It's now very surprising to me Luton Town are in MSWL-2 and not in this league

JohnJul. 4th at 6:48 AM gmt

whilst waiting for the next season. i think i had better do some hat shopping and become a chameleon!

VickJul. 2nd at 6:36 PM gmt

I assume my logo will have to be updated to "Spokane." Perhaps at the same time, a hat could be added.

JasonJul. 2nd at 2:14 PM gmt

As we close the books on this season, thanks all for welcoming me in! Looking forward to what next season brings!

JasonJul. 2nd at 2:04 PM gmt

(I'm still going to beat you guys next season!😈)

MickiJul. 2nd at 4:30 AM gmt

Nice season everyone!🙂

MickiJul. 2nd at 4:27 AM gmt

i don´t know the tomato stem is quite cutesy as far as hats go, but the banana is just sporting a mohican

VickJul. 2nd at 12:31 AM gmt

Stems are not hats, so that's a big zero there. But I have to tip my hat to the mushroom cap! GENIUS!

PhilJun. 27th at 11:12 PM gmt

Mushrooms have caps so does Mendon make it 5 hats.

JamesJun. 27th at 2:50 PM gmt

John, if you count the tomato stem as a hat, then I think you also have to count the banana stem, which would make it four.

JasonJun. 27th at 1:07 PM gmt

And yes, these two posts were worth 10 RP

JohnJun. 27th at 2:15 AM gmt

Are there two or three teams in the league whose mascot is wearing a hat? Can't figure out if a tomato stem counts.

JohnJun. 27th at 2:15 AM gmt

Dashboard updated for this Session 13.  If you see any issues let me know...

AllanJun. 26th at 11:31 PM gmt

hats are so old  , its who has the best knee thats the story now !!

JamesJun. 25th at 11:37 PM gmt

We should have awards handed out at the end of the season. I would OBVIOUSLY win the best hat award.

MickiJun. 25th at 6:28 PM gmt

Ha!  Yes, Christer, looks like Columbia is not happy with the Squirrels!!  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanJun. 20th at 9:26 PM gmt

It ok Al, I got it now. But that part of not taking recruits from Columbia I just will not follow....

ChristerJun. 20th at 7:15 PM gmt

You'd think that at 29-3 (as we were at the time) that'd I'd be clever enough to check my libero was serving for a Middle.that was playing.

SteveJun. 19th at 11:08 PM gmt

Thanks Steve for helping Christer with my poorly worded info.  Christer let us know if that answered your question please.

AllanJun. 19th at 10:43 PM gmt

Micki is so funny and is an amazing soccer and softball athlete! You go Micki!

AmyJun. 18th at 11:26 PM gmt

The gift shop is amazing John!

AllanJun. 18th at 9:58 PM gmt

Nice. I'm clearly making a road trip to Phil's hat next summer.

JohnJun. 18th at 8:46 PM gmt

😳

PhilJun. 18th at 8:21 PM gmt

No, Raccoon National park is in Phils hat. Put a few Raccoons there myself and told them to destroy his hat.

MickiJun. 18th at 6:27 PM gmt

John, it's apparently in my garage.

PhilJun. 16th at 5:22 PM gmt

Thanks - Steve. 

JamesJun. 13th at 2:55 PM gmt

Yes they carry over.

SteveJun. 13th at 11:46 AM gmt

Do excess CP carry over at season end? Max 15 + those won in session 12  I assume so but not 100% sure,

JamesJun. 13th at 9:22 AM gmt

Vick's San Jose Shrimps have now appeared in the semifinals of EVERY Tournament his team has been in this season...

AllanJun. 12th at 9:31 PM gmt

Where's Raccoon National Park?

JohnJun. 12th at 7:35 AM gmt

It is one of those teams (the only team nickname?) named after a USA National Park...

AllanJun. 12th at 12:01 AM gmt

That's crazy, which match!?

MikeJun. 11th at 11:56 PM gmt

WOW!  43-41...

AllanJun. 11th at 10:30 PM gmt

Going forward, you should now see +5 RP bonuses for: a) voting in the coaches poll b) commenting on the coaches poll and c) commenting on the recruiting rankings

AllanJun. 11th at 9:52 PM gmt

YUP, Allan! get on that!  I hope that I can make it to the final four after today!

AmyJun. 11th at 7:51 PM gmt

I was thinking the same thing Al.

PhilJun. 11th at 7:51 PM gmt

Getting harrassed here by Mrs. Sellers about how she's putting in all this press energy and some don't count (Coaches Poll/Recruiting Rankings)...guess I need to get on that?  ðŸ˜­

AllanJun. 11th at 7:46 PM gmt

Albuquerque sneaking up on Carlsbad in the coaches poll.

PhilJun. 11th at 7:46 PM gmt

With 7 B+ or higher players on the roster people know to respect the Pandas!   😎

AllanJun. 7th at 11:56 PM gmt

The Pandas lost all 3 matches this weekend and yet we get 4 votes?

RoyJun. 7th at 11:47 PM gmt

Ha ha. Fortunately I love this game so much you can't shut me up and getting the 40 RP is never a problem.

SteveJun. 7th at 7:41 PM gmt

'accidentally sent an empty post'....or should it read 'wanted 5k free'

CraigJun. 7th at 5:17 PM gmt

Ignore that one - I accidentally sent an empty post 

SteveJun. 6th at 5:36 PM gmt

Steve you have to put a title on your forum posts, otherwise none of us can read them...

JohnJun. 6th at 11:50 AM gmt

Discovering the brackets aren't as fun once you're out of the bracket

JohnJun. 6th at 10:13 AM gmt

With Max home, there's a lot of discussion about results tonight here with the Sellers clan...

AllanJun. 4th at 11:06 PM gmt

National Championship and Holyoke brackets now available at Scores page...

AllanJun. 4th at 3:44 PM gmt

Huh. Guess it's the same in MSWL. Never mind. I thought clicking the number took you to the scores page, not the match report page. Anyways, disregard

JohnJun. 4th at 2:17 PM gmt

John: please email a screenshot on your grievance and I'll see if I can fix it up for you sir!  

WGM visual brackets took time to code, nothing yet that is similar for the National/Holyoke. It is on my to do list.

AllanJun. 4th at 1:10 AM gmt

John, are you talking from your Team page schedule? Clicking those match numbers in the schedule works for me.

MikeJun. 3rd at 12:32 PM gmt

TMVL things that drive me crazy, 3 June edition: clicking the number in the schedule brings up the game, not the scores for that round

JohnJun. 3rd at 10:51 AM gmt

Are brackets up for the national cups?

JohnJun. 3rd at 10:46 AM gmt

Should be good now Roy.  If not, please let me know.  

AllanMay. 29th at 6:20 PM gmt

I was going to ask about the step 1 recruiting but I can see Al is already on the case

RoyMay. 29th at 9:18 AM gmt

A lot of conversations in the Sellers house after today's results.  That's not a spoiler...

AllanMay. 28th at 9:26 PM gmt

Dont worry Vick we are in the same boat

JamesMay. 28th at 6:02 PM gmt

we only have one recruits so far. It´s not looking good.

VickMay. 27th at 11:34 PM gmt

According to the stats our player roster is one of the worst in TMVL. Only Manitowoc´s is worse. Hoping our recruits this year might help improve this awful stat

VickMay. 27th at 11:33 PM gmt

James: Thanks!


Vick: Yep, probably the pizza was the culprit!  At the same time, 4-match sessions are tough!  

AllanMay. 25th at 10:34 PM gmt

Our shrimps were fried last session. Out two top servers just did not perform. No pizza for them this week

VickMay. 23rd at 10:29 PM gmt

Cinci Step 2 updated. Thx for the warning

JamesMay. 23rd at 1:37 PM gmt

Portland Sasquatches -> Spokane Sasquatches

AllanMay. 21st at 10:07 PM gmt

Oh yeah

MickiMay. 21st at 7:56 PM gmt

ooh, I love hot shrimps, especially shrimp scampi

AmyMay. 21st at 7:21 PM gmt

Shrimps have been hot lately...and spicy!

PhilMay. 21st at 7:20 PM gmt

2 Halpins... I fear this might be my fault... 

RobMay. 21st at 4:11 PM gmt

Permission is granted for hazing of Jason. Please all proceed...

MikeMay. 21st at 3:29 AM gmt

Hello everybody! As I drink a cold beverage and enter my first TMVL orders tonight, I can't thank Kevin and Allan enough for their help getting me started. Happy to be here and excited to learn more about the league!

JasonMay. 21st at 2:27 AM gmt

Welcome Jason!

BryceMay. 20th at 9:41 PM gmt

Welcome to Mike Halpin's brother Jason who will be taking on the Sasquatches.  Thank you to Kevin for running them in caretaker mode!  

AllanMay. 18th at 11:11 PM gmt

Shrimps have been hot lately...

AllanMay. 17th at 11:43 PM gmt

heh we now have two Shrimps in the top  most service points won list! Can they get to numbers 1 and 2!

VickMay. 14th at 8:21 AM gmt

PAC8 is just too brutal. Never an easy game!

VickMay. 14th at 8:03 AM gmt

Very close and nicely done Steve.  

AllanMay. 8th at 6:03 PM gmt

I do? It took a few seconds to click as I didn't realise we were #1. That's pretty close.

SteveMay. 8th at 3:09 PM gmt

.006


Steve knows what it means...


😢😧

AllanMay. 7th at 10:42 PM gmt

I love the "Micki does not like lawyers" comment Phil!  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanMay. 7th at 10:39 PM gmt

Good luck everyone!

AmyMay. 7th at 7:22 PM gmt

Micki does not like lawyers, John.

PhilMay. 7th at 4:33 PM gmt

Oh great, Albuquerque on the fixture this week.

JohnMay. 7th at 6:22 AM gmt

This goes along with my blog post, but anyone who does challenge me will be demolished.😁

MickiMay. 7th at 2:48 AM gmt

Session 3 results now available!

AllanApr. 23rd at 10:43 PM gmt

The suspense is killing me!


 

MikeApr. 23rd at 9:45 PM gmt

I'll be running matches late today.  I will email when done.  

AllanApr. 23rd at 9:08 PM gmt

Love the C-Poll as well!

MikeApr. 23rd at 6:34 PM gmt

My hat looks goooooood.

MickiApr. 23rd at 3:11 PM gmt

nice to see at least one of my shrimps making it into the top 5 stats list.

VickApr. 23rd at 10:17 AM gmt

Are comments on the recruiting page not available to stop Steve messing with our minds ??

JamesApr. 20th at 7:31 PM gmt

COACHES POLL
Session 3 results are up!
I'll try to make the voting available from when the session results are available (Saturday) to later in the day Monday.  Then it will be published on the front page.

AllanApr. 19th at 10:41 PM gmt

big fan of the coaches poll

AiresApr. 19th at 1:35 AM gmt

C-Ball: I think Rob said you were a rival, so you'll need to learn a new accent it seems...  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanApr. 17th at 10:31 PM gmt

How did we wind up in the SEC? Our Boston/Providence mash-up accents will never work out there.

MikeApr. 16th at 2:53 PM gmt

My hat looks gooooood.

MickiApr. 15th at 9:04 PM gmt

Yep, that's what I was thinking. Create a little competition for some conference bragging rights.

BryceApr. 15th at 2:44 AM gmt

Bryce: Are you thinking we total the number of non-conference match wins by PAC 8, SEC, Big East, and Big 8 to see which conference did best w/slight award?

AllanApr. 12th at 10:30 PM gmt

I saw there was a reward for non-conference performance by a team. What about a small reward for all teams in the conference that performs best compared to the other conferences?

BryceApr. 11th at 8:04 PM gmt

Thank you!

SteveApr. 10th at 7:28 PM gmt

Added!

AllanApr. 10th at 5:53 PM gmt

Any chance of a coach list -> team please. I know pretty much all the old teams and a few of the new but not all.

SteveApr. 10th at 4:24 PM gmt

SCOREBOARD UPDATE
Moved from 3 to 2 columns for better readability of results on the scoreboard page.  Also added the competition name in the header of each match like "SEC // CONFERENCE"...

AllanApr. 10th at 12:42 AM gmt

Love the Paul photo...

AllanApr. 10th at 12:41 AM gmt

Era of taking the Micki?

PaulApr. 9th at 6:02 PM gmt

Ok, I think this is most definitely going to be, "The era of Micki" 

MickiApr. 9th at 4:38 PM gmt

I'd be worried if I were you Colin...my mighty Bulldogs are predicted to LOSE all 3. Obviously that's rubbish so using the same logic, you're right to be concerned :)

CraigApr. 8th at 11:35 AM gmt

So I don't have a clue what's going on but I checked my first 3 matches and they all predict Ames to win. Hahahaha


perhaps the prediction guide should include what a dunderheid is picking the team!

ColinApr. 1st at 11:22 AM gmt

Ty Allan, Max and the others who helped get this up and running!

AiresMar. 29th at 2:44 PM gmt

MESSAGE SECTION
Hey Vick, I added your idea to my to do list and will add it once I get time (might not be too bad to port it over to TMVL).

AllanMar. 28th at 10:33 PM gmt

Are then any plans to add a messages section so other managers can easily contact each other  like as there is in the MSWL leagues. I realise not as much need as in the football leagues but could prove useful

VickMar. 28th at 10:59 AM gmt

UPDATES

Rules are updated (use link at top).  Recruiting tutorial is in the forum.  Please ask if you have questions.

AllanMar. 28th at 2:00 AM gmt

Oh, never mind. Transition not yet complete...I was all excited for games this week. My bad.

PhilMar. 26th at 6:00 AM gmt

Al, my team show some players already increased by CP. Is there a chance the practice session wasn't eradicated?

PhilMar. 26th at 5:59 AM gmt

There is a Mrs. Sellers?

PhilMar. 26th at 5:51 AM gmt

Top server is a newbie Shrimp. congrats to Aiden. Lets hope he continues to put in those performances in season 5!

VickMar. 21st at 6:46 PM gmt

Is pre-season John trying to fly under the radar?

AllanMar. 18th at 12:21 AM gmt

Why does Rob lead blocking with 3 players in the top 3 spots.  Does Rob know something we do not?

AllanMar. 14th at 12:46 AM gmt

Good luck Mrs Sellers...just watch yourself against Mr Sellers though...he holds ALL the cards and is very friendly with the powers that be!

CraigMar. 13th at 8:46 AM gmt

MRS. SELLERS 😇
Mrs. Sellers now has orders set.  She doesn't think she knows a lot about volleyball but she does.  

AllanMar. 13th at 1:09 AM gmt

It was just an issue for the new teams as I had some manualy setup tasks on the "overall" and "grade" fields and didn't get it fully done...

AllanMar. 12th at 6:06 PM gmt

Odd. I've been on that page dozens of times (always tweaking) and hadn't noticed.

SteveMar. 12th at 5:56 PM gmt

ORDERS PAGE
As I was putting in some test orders for the Olmec Head (temp coach for Portland) I saw the Grades weren't appearing on that page.  Fixed now.

AllanMar. 12th at 5:37 PM gmt

QUICK UPDATES
Walkon Names all updated.  
Some new photos added
Added Portland (still need a coach for them)

AllanMar. 12th at 4:50 PM gmt

Al please use the same profile pic as in mswl cheers

JamesMar. 12th at 10:52 AM gmt

Thi is gonna take a while to the hang of, only ever played doubles at VB

JamesMar. 12th at 10:51 AM gmt

Does anyone else notice, if you look at the shrimp's photograph it looks like they're picking their nose.

MickiMar. 12th at 5:16 AM gmt

With 7 players in the Grade A range are Christer and Schenectady trying to fly under the radar?

AllanMar. 12th at 1:28 AM gmt

One more to go 😀

SteveMar. 11th at 7:15 AM gmt

The Artichoke logo has arrived!

AllanMar. 10th at 10:35 PM gmt

Ah, my mobile phone browser let's me in. Must be whatever the laptop uses as a browser

RoyMar. 7th at 8:24 AM gmt

Easy question first, Roy.


 


What browser are you using?

SteveMar. 6th at 8:50 AM gmt
Is the Blog open to new managers?

I can see a title box but not a box to write the blog itself into.
RoyMar. 6th at 1:06 AM gmt

My hat looks goooood.

PhilMar. 5th at 5:11 PM gmt

Ha!  Well Roy, I don't want to call anyone out but the photo Paul sent me looks like it was taken when he was 22?  And he's not been 22 for a while!  :-)  

AllanFeb. 28th at 11:53 PM gmt
I'll try and sort out a profile picture. Did you guys ever think about using pics of yourselves from when you were in college?

Steve's pic reminded me that he used one for a youth academy soccer team.
RoyFeb. 28th at 1:28 AM gmt

The Logos are on a site called PlaceIt.net.  Max and I found that when we were originally starting TMVL and wanted to get some quality logos to use.  

AllanFeb. 20th at 5:31 PM gmt

Al, where you get the logos for the teams. They've always looked great, and the news ones so far are amazing.

MikeFeb. 20th at 3:51 PM gmt

10 managers added to the website.  6 more managers needed.  Team Names and Logos to come soon...

AllanFeb. 17th at 11:31 PM gmt

Still crossing my fingers for the "All My Players Disappointed Me" post from Rob...  

AllanFeb. 11th at 10:09 PM gmt

Planning to run matches late today (Monday 4pm USA Central or so).

AllanFeb. 7th at 1:43 PM gmt

I'm sure it was just a "coincidence"...  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanFeb. 3rd at 5:41 PM gmt

Oh good. Just by posting about it, I stopped the glitch in the matrix.


 

MikeFeb. 3rd at 5:19 PM gmt

Al really wants us to know that the Mules have the top two players on the "Most Kills" list. As that's the only stat block that keeps flashing on the home page for me.

MikeFeb. 3rd at 5:18 PM gmt

Point for Schenectady!

PhilJan. 31st at 5:47 AM gmt

non-con equals all-pro you mean, Phil?

ChristerJan. 30th at 12:36 PM gmt

I always assumed non-con was good because....well..it's non-con.

PhilJan. 29th at 8:29 PM gmt

Holyoke here we come

AiresJan. 26th at 8:25 AM gmt

John probably shouldn't have staked his claim to that "Non-Con" trophy...teams are now paying attention...

AllanJan. 23rd at 12:46 AM gmt

Running games about an hour after deadline today...

AllanJan. 22nd at 9:20 PM gmt

Is that anything like Googling yourself?

RobJan. 22nd at 4:48 PM gmt

Always Fedex yourself, I say

JohnJan. 20th at 5:40 PM gmt

LOL!   😎

You get a hand crafted "TMVL Non Conference Trophy" created and sent to you FedEx by John Holden.  

AllanJan. 16th at 6:43 PM gmt

Do you get anything from winning non-conference? Asking for a coach whose name is me

JohnJan. 16th at 6:21 PM gmt

T7 from the Anglerfish then. But that's what they do: lure you into the light then you're fish food.

SteveJan. 15th at 9:41 AM gmt

Not much left to play for in the season... time to trot out the underclassmen!

RobJan. 14th at 10:58 PM gmt

Two games two wins required

MattJan. 14th at 8:06 PM gmt

Hopefully we can make a comeback and demolish everyone!

MickiJan. 13th at 3:35 AM gmt

So are we😔

MickiJan. 13th at 3:22 AM gmt

Burlington is hurting

AiresJan. 12th at 8:09 AM gmt

Yes sir, nicely done Steve!  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanJan. 11th at 10:58 PM gmt

Looks OK now, Al. Crikey I've started a lot of Team News articles haven't I?

SteveJan. 11th at 10:33 PM gmt

Looked like a bug on one of the pages.  It was saving properly, but not presenting the session number correctly.  Have another look and see if that helps.  

AllanJan. 11th at 4:08 PM gmt

I was looking into starting to use the feature and got curious.

MikeJan. 11th at 1:07 AM gmt

Al, is the "(Session 8) " in the Team News form static and applied to old posts that may have been posted in prior sessions? I notice that most of Steve's news items list "Session 8" even though some are as old as late November. 


 

MikeJan. 11th at 1:06 AM gmt

Glad that worked John.  You may need to write a translator for your posts though as Steve noted.  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanJan. 5th at 4:17 PM gmt

Yup, all sorted. Thanks Al! Only thing left to do now is re-run the last round of matches 😇

JohnJan. 4th at 5:58 AM gmt

👍

AllanJan. 4th at 1:10 AM gmt

The base orders.php page now loads completely.

JohnJan. 3rd at 6:00 AM gmt

Ugh again.  Okay, please try again...

AllanJan. 3rd at 1:18 AM gmt

Unfortunately both Option A and Option B cut off at exactly the same place - right at Barney Oniongrove's setting skill :(

JohnJan. 3rd at 1:10 AM gmt

Okay, I had some time now and created an approach similar to United.  


John: Please verify it works for you.  Thanks!

AllanJan. 2nd at 11:43 PM gmt

Ugh!  I will try to get some options out there for you on Tuesday or sooner John. 

AllanJan. 2nd at 10:54 PM gmt

The cache bug has hit my orders page :(

JohnJan. 2nd at 8:30 PM gmt

What kind of trash talk is THAT Phil?!?

MickiJan. 1st at 8:08 PM gmt

Happy New Year, Everyone! Appreciate your friendship and spirited competition all year round!

PhilJan. 1st at 8:00 PM gmt

There's nothing wrong with this league that a little Jeff Bagby can't fix...I'm just sayin'...

PhilJan. 1st at 7:38 PM gmt

Happy New Year 🥳

MickiJan. 1st at 7:48 AM gmt

Nice! The last time there was a "Holden rule" a local sandwich shop stopped accepting payment by check

JohnDec. 28th at 7:59 PM gmt

Yes, he will have another chance with the new Holden Rule  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanDec. 27th at 11:58 PM gmt

We have our first new rule end of season auction recruit, 3-star Libero Reid Ayers

JohnDec. 27th at 4:38 AM gmt

Oh I'm sorry, but I was just trying to be nice for once!

MickiDec. 25th at 3:59 PM gmt

What kind of trash talk is THAT?!!

PhilDec. 25th at 4:12 AM gmt

I just wanted to stop by and tell everyone Merry Christmas!

MickiDec. 24th at 10:44 PM gmt

Less than 6 hours to Christmas here in the UK so I'd like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and hope you get everything you wished for (except Max in match 16).

SteveDec. 24th at 6:38 PM gmt

wow!

AllanDec. 19th at 1:44 AM gmt

I once asked for band-aids in a UK pharmacy and ended up getting plastered

JohnDec. 18th at 8:37 PM gmt

Band-aid.  PHP version change.  Very frustrating.  Hopefully it "fixes itself" after this session.  Sigh...

AllanDec. 18th at 7:01 PM gmt

How'd you fix that Al?

JohnDec. 18th at 5:56 PM gmt

Its working (for now) Steve.  Same issue I have in United Orders where the page caches and will not "repaint" despite my settings to do just that...

AllanDec. 16th at 11:13 PM gmt

I see it too.  Tried a few things (sort of like the Orders caching issue) and nothing resolved it.  I'll look again later.

AllanDec. 16th at 4:09 PM gmt

When clicking on All Recruits I'm only seeing Dorsey and one other MB. Anyone else getting the same?

SteveDec. 16th at 10:35 AM gmt

Eh. It's just a small hitch in the road.

MickiDec. 15th at 4:06 AM gmt

Did anyone else notice that Phil signed the "best" MB recruit yesterday?  ðŸ¤ 

AllanDec. 12th at 10:16 PM gmt

Kevin: I have thought about that idea a bit.

Phil: You are in the Phil Conference

AllanDec. 11th at 5:05 PM gmt

What conference am I in?

PhilDec. 11th at 5:47 AM gmt

Al's 'random' praise has me thinking there's going to be a RP reward for getting lineups in by Wednesday each week that diminishes every day after until the C-Ball deadline.

KevinDec. 10th at 3:31 PM gmt

Western Conference 7, Eastern Conference 1. Good work WC on those lineups!  ðŸ¤ 

AllanDec. 10th at 12:40 AM gmt

The struggle is real with the Bullfrogs

AiresDec. 9th at 4:15 AM gmt

Love that blog/bio post thanks Steve!

AllanDec. 6th at 10:36 PM gmt

That one is the record (two 36-34 sets in prior seasons).  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanDec. 5th at 3:35 PM gmt

What's the longest set so far? Had a 39-37 one this weekend

JohnDec. 5th at 3:22 PM gmt

Not too many eh Aires 😄

SteveDec. 1st at 7:11 AM gmt

Ok time for Bullflrogs to pick up the intensity and get a few wins this weekend


 

AiresDec. 1st at 5:44 AM gmt

You can use the Team News to talk about your team.  OR some people like to use it to put the focus on another team.  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanNov. 25th at 3:58 PM gmt

Added TEAM NEWS/journal section including code to include entries for the media bonus.  For now access on front page, later on team page too.  

AllanNov. 25th at 3:55 PM gmt

Hi😜

MickiNov. 23rd at 12:49 AM gmt

Also if you need fresh recruit names I'm available

JohnNov. 22nd at 4:49 PM gmt

There will probably be more later with the seeded cup rounds as well.

SteveNov. 22nd at 1:00 PM gmt

Thanks John!  New schedule looks good Steve.  I think I just see one where I have two home games in same session and I know we expected at least that.  Thanks!

AllanNov. 21st at 11:23 PM gmt

This season's turnaround was tighter than a belt on Thansgiving

JohnNov. 21st at 10:00 PM gmt

So much for trying to fix the schedule. We have Carlsbad twice, Baton Rouge and Antioch.

SteveNov. 21st at 8:08 AM gmt

😎🤔 Its probably not related to how last year we ended up with last names like "Oniongrove" and "Manhopper".  Okay John fire away with a name suggestion...

AllanNov. 13th at 12:17 AM gmt

We can't pick names for walk-ons no more?!

JohnNov. 12th at 8:37 PM gmt

A few stats that helped us in our great season: Most service points Wyatt Robinson 1st=, Most digs Brenton Franklin 2nd, Most kills Wyatt Robinson 1st. Most Blocks Roger Bishop 3rd

SteveOct. 30th at 11:49 PM gmt

Christer: Very nice job.  Three more to go!

AllanOct. 26th at 11:24 PM gmt

Steve: And when that type of ball lands in the middle of 6 players and NONE can get to it (along with other shots like this) it is called a CAMPFIRE (the ball is like the fire surrounded by people).

AllanOct. 26th at 11:23 PM gmt

Steve: The symbols have always been there for the viewer.  Yes there are some fun volleyball terms like "setter dump" when the setter disguises it like they are going to set an attacker but instead dump it over.  

AllanOct. 26th at 11:22 PM gmt

Can we play a few more sessions? The Squirrels have finally understood how to play volleyball


 

ChristerOct. 24th at 10:16 AM gmt

How long have those symbols been there on the viewer? I normally look on my phone zoomed in so they'd be off the screen.


Took me a while to work out what the dump(er) truck meant.


(And thank you for the email, Al)

SteveOct. 24th at 8:36 AM gmt

Yes, I will email a copy of three tables to help you research this.  If anyone else wants the data too please let me know.  

AllanOct. 23rd at 11:09 PM gmt

Might be a daft question but is there anyway to check past coaching? A couple of my players seem shorter than expected (this WILL NOT happen next season). I did make notes for XP planning but threw them.

SteveOct. 23rd at 10:46 PM gmt

Sorry Mendon and Burlington.  Looks like you are on the list to lose to Micki and ABQ today...

AllanOct. 23rd at 4:17 PM gmt

It is a nerdy progamming thing Kevin and yes I was looking at the word like "am I spelling this right?"...  ðŸ˜Ž

AllanOct. 22nd at 11:49 PM gmt

Kudos to Al for successfully using "decremented" in a sentence. Don't see that one every day.

KevinOct. 22nd at 7:04 PM gmt

You can also use the COACHING section in the upper right to see how much CP is decremented as you make a selection.  

AllanOct. 22nd at 12:06 PM gmt

Orders page does just show your "base" SL (without FIT) and not your "effective" SL like you'll see in match reports.  CP uses "base" SL (without FIT impacting).

AllanOct. 22nd at 12:04 PM gmt

Looking at my liberos with identical SRV and RCV but different FIT I'd say it was tied to FIT=0. On the orders page both are A- but on the team page the one with 4 less DEF and FIT 1 is only a B

SteveOct. 22nd at 9:48 AM gmt

On the Orders page, if FIT is represented, does that make the cost of CP for a skill go up as well? Or is CP tied to the 0-FIT skill level?

MikeOct. 22nd at 2:32 AM gmt

I think yes you are right Steve.  I don't think I incorporate FIT in the grade on the teams page?  It seems like I should for consistency though right?

AllanOct. 16th at 1:49 PM gmt

Answering my own question. I've looked at other players and this seems to be the case. 

SteveOct. 13th at 5:23 PM gmt

Gavin Carter, libero is listed as A- on the orders page but B on the team page. Is this due to Fit? It's in the game vs Baton Rouge

SteveOct. 13th at 5:01 PM gmt

Time to start thinking about next season, XP usage and working on our away record which is almost as bad as Antioch's

SteveOct. 10th at 9:35 AM gmt

My hat looks good!

PhilOct. 9th at 8:30 PM gmt

I do it all for the money

JohnOct. 9th at 7:58 PM gmt

John's comment, without proper context is VERY confusing!

RobOct. 9th at 6:48 PM gmt

Ninja is about nine minutes a pound, the meat is pretty lean.

JohnOct. 9th at 7:04 AM gmt

I need to up my game on recruiting. Spent too much on my 5* setter - could have got two players for that. And didn't even l know all the recruits were listed.

SteveOct. 2nd at 9:52 PM gmt

This league is a roadkill smorgasbord!

PhilOct. 2nd at 6:50 AM gmt

LOL John eats roadkill!

PhilOct. 2nd at 6:50 AM gmt

John, I'm curious. How does one go about eating a ninja?

KevinOct. 2nd at 4:05 AM gmt

I'm offended. But raccoon may be something I want to try....

MickiOct. 1st at 11:26 PM gmt

Finally realising Teutopolis is the only mascot in the league which wouldn't make a good sandwich

JohnOct. 1st at 11:16 PM gmt

Yay! I FINALLY got my recruiting done!😋

MickiOct. 1st at 11:10 PM gmt

Those aren't fractional lines, those are pies. Pies that get eaten in reverse

JohnOct. 1st at 11:09 PM gmt

Two points: 1. love the fractional lines


2. I must look at that scheduling - 4 home games???

SteveOct. 1st at 11:03 PM gmt

No your eyes aren't fooling you on the Orders page.  I added the "fractional" lines for when a player hasn't been coached per Mike Halpin's requirements...   🏐

AllanOct. 1st at 10:53 PM gmt

Need to start recruiting a few new players

MattOct. 1st at 7:08 AM gmt

This emoji has Phil's cowboy hat I guess?  ðŸ¤ 

AllanSep. 29th at 11:27 PM gmt

Will John run his winning streak to SIX with this session?   😇

AllanSep. 29th at 10:22 PM gmt
Sorry John, I know you thought I'd change the rules because you have 4 matches at home this session, but I'm not going to. :-)AllanSep. 28th at 11:09 PM gmt
Four home game session 8DJohnSep. 27th at 12:21 AM gmt
Nice job on that road W Christer!AllanSep. 26th at 11:31 PM gmt
Does anyone else think that Phil should just stick to one hat?MickiSep. 25th at 5:09 PM gmt
Notice to ALL MANAGERS. Al is holding out on you. There are more hat pictures.PhilSep. 25th at 6:26 AM gmt
Sheboygan has the best Serve Receive percentage in this league...AllanSep. 20th at 11:21 PM gmt
This session we have 3 home matches and then we play at Sheboygan to defend our WGM title...AllanSep. 19th at 11:02 PM gmt
As is "Indiana Jones" Phil.PhilSep. 18th at 5:35 AM gmt
I have more hats, Al. Conductor Phil is a pretty popular item these days.PhilSep. 18th at 5:35 AM gmt
I don't like anyone who’s defeated me. They are on my “I will get them back/Revenge list.”MickiSep. 18th at 2:44 AM gmt
Squirrels obviously dont like bananas. Unfortunatly they cant play volleyball against them either.
ChristerSep. 14th at 4:39 PM gmt
Are Baton Rouge flying under the radar? AllanSep. 13th at 8:24 PM gmt
Steve: It is after recruiting is processed each session. AllanSep. 12th at 4:52 PM gmt
When is the media and session RP added? Just wondering how much to bid SteveSep. 12th at 3:18 PM gmt
NIL CONTRACTS!!!!PhilSep. 11th at 4:25 AM gmt
Pursuant to the colorful thread from Phil and John, should their be "collusion-like" suggestions allowed during the Step 3 final recruiting process? Do we need to add in a spot for comments (like I'm up against Mr. C-Ball for a Libero it seems).AllanAug. 29th at 9:09 PM gmt
Ride the pine? The Sheboygan benches, for the home team at least, have some very comfy cushions. It'd be nice if you could pass that onto the recruits AlJohnAug. 29th at 8:56 PM gmt
I would love to have the option of spending a few RP's to persuade a recruit NOT to go to a rival. "Yeah, they are good. So good you'll ride the pine for three and a half seasons."PhilAug. 27th at 5:45 AM gmt
Are Matt and San Diego flying under the radar with this strategy of playing five sets in EVERY match? It appears to be a solid XP-raising strategy...AllanAug. 22nd at 12:50 PM gmt
Memory note for myself. Dont waste those XPs this season.ChristerAug. 20th at 10:41 PM gmt
Based on how they used their RP. I'll email you the season 2 expenditures. If anyone else wants that spreadsheet please ask.AllanAug. 18th at 9:25 PM gmt
Why do recruiting points vary so much by team?JohnAug. 18th at 12:14 AM gmt
Quick answer to Mike Halpin from a 3/20 post...yes I'll add a task list item to show all teams eligible to bid in step 3 (starting next season) even if your team is not involved. AllanMar. 27th at 10:40 PM gmt
I don't think so, Micki. I appear to have too many OH next season. Want to poach one?SteveMar. 27th at 8:41 AM gmt
Is there any recruiting this session?MickiMar. 27th at 1:50 AM gmt
NEW RANKINGS
New rankings format is coded and will be published after matches on Saturday...
AllanMar. 26th at 11:00 PM gmt
ALL MANAGERS
Please see the Home Court Forum thread and comment. Some VERY interesting ideas from Kevin there that need exploring with feedback (thanks Kevin)...
AllanMar. 24th at 12:44 AM gmt
Thanks Mike H. for the feedback. I've added that to our task list. AllanMar. 24th at 12:43 AM gmt
In response to the question about recruiting, yes, I think it would be helpful to see who is eligible to bid on the other Step 3 recruits.
MikeMar. 20th at 3:20 PM gmt
Even when you can't sign players in step 3 (because you didn't use RP in step 2), do you still want to see all the teams recruiting each player in step 3?AllanMar. 16th at 10:14 PM gmt
And how is it that I've played against Aires for years in several leagues and no one has shared until now that his nickname is "Moose"?KevinMar. 16th at 12:51 AM gmt
With 4 on the road, and all against top 10 teams, Rob. I still fear the Fish!KevinMar. 16th at 12:51 AM gmt
How the mighty have fallen. Since Kevin Martin released his rankings, Antioch has lost 5 out of the last 7 matches.RobMar. 15th at 1:38 AM gmt
We need some sort of bubble watch on the standings tab to make tournament seedings clearJohnMar. 15th at 12:54 AM gmt
Home teams win 53% of points and have a 120-34 (78%) recordJohnMar. 11th at 7:40 PM gmt
You are correct Christer. Max of 4 in competitive recruiting. Then additional in the discover recruits process after session 9. Roster for next season maxes out at 20. AllanMar. 7th at 5:35 PM gmt
Can we only recruit 4 players?
I thought we could have up to 20 players in the squad. It says that from season 2 to season 3 we can add players to the squad.
Does it mean that the "extra" recruit should be after competetive signing?
ChristerMar. 7th at 2:31 PM gmt
Is Carlsbad and their 5-star recruiting trying to fly under the radar?AllanMar. 2nd at 1:31 AM gmt
Sorry to hear that John. I double checked and don't see RPs saved for step 3 last session. If you run into or see any further questions/issues please let me know. AllanFeb. 22nd at 12:59 AM gmt
Definitely entered them in this time just so I don't gaslamp myself againJohnFeb. 21st at 7:11 PM gmt
Probably just user error, but I could have sworn I bid on players the last recruitment roundJohnFeb. 21st at 7:04 PM gmt
Now its ok, thanksChristerFeb. 13th at 10:45 AM gmt
Please try again Christer.AllanFeb. 12th at 10:07 PM gmt
Al, my orders-page is not working. I can only see my S and L players.ChristerFeb. 12th at 8:51 PM gmt
RECRUITING TIP - Pay attention to the Step 3 "Max Recruiting Points to spend". If you leave it at 1500 (default) and put in RPs higher than 1500...then 1500 is used. AllanFeb. 12th at 4:24 PM gmt
Trying to keep the names fun for you C-Ball!AllanFeb. 12th at 12:03 AM gmt
Is there an Abe Vigoda out there!? Fish 4EVA!MikeFeb. 10th at 8:17 PM gmt
No comment on Abe Vigoda C-Ball? :-)AllanFeb. 8th at 11:12 PM gmt
Welcome to Martyn Hathaway who takes over the Chihuahuas and becomes our 3rd UK coach. Good luck Martyn!AllanFeb. 5th at 12:28 AM gmt
SUNDAY UPDATE - Thanks Mike for the kind comments, very glad you are enjoying it (thank Rob for the introduction). Stats page now updated (click stats link)...AllanFeb. 1st at 12:26 AM gmt
Thanks Al.SteveJan. 31st at 8:59 AM gmt
PASSING RATING - It is a subjective rating. 3 = perfect pass (can set any attackers making it harder to guess who to block), 2 is very good, 1 is poor (can maybe only set OH), 0 is typically you got aced. RCV drives this rating. AllanJan. 31st at 12:34 AM gmt
In the match reports it says things like "passes a 3". What does this mean?SteveJan. 31st at 12:16 AM gmt
Better week for me but I think that's more because I T7'd (?) two of my games. Didn't even know we were playing Al in the thrown game.SteveJan. 31st at 12:15 AM gmt
Thanks Christer. Minor add to the text boxscore: In the team totals line you'll see your lineup's "grade average". This way if your team averaged a B and you lost to a C team you can blame something else (like the simulator) for why you AllanJan. 30th at 11:59 PM gmt
Looks great AllanChristerJan. 28th at 5:13 PM gmt
Monday Update - added a green checkmark in step 2 for players you recruited in step 1. Does that help? AllanJan. 25th at 10:33 PM gmt
I wouldn't list other step 1 teams since if they ignore the recruiting visit (step 2) they will not be able to "bid"/commit the recruit in the final step (3).AllanJan. 24th at 1:35 AM gmt
Any ideas Mike (or league)? Should I have a column for Step 2 like "Step 1?" and then do a checkmark icon if your team spent the 15-25 RP in step 1? AllanJan. 24th at 1:32 AM gmt
Ah, I see. My 2 guys are 20 RP for the upcoming pass, which is lower than the others. I guess it would be good to list which teams were active with which players in the prior stage(s), but it may be tricky to fit. Thank you!MikeJan. 24th at 1:08 AM gmt
Good question Mike. What you should see in step 2 is a lower RP Cost for the players you spent RP on in step 1. Do you see that? And, do you (or anyone) have a better way I can highlight that?AllanJan. 24th at 12:21 AM gmt
I may be missing something similar here, too. I bid on 2 recruits is Step 1. Does it show somewhere which 2 they were, so I can continue on to visits with them? TY!MikeJan. 24th at 12:13 AM gmt
Good question John. I had to add the code to "step 2" (just completed). Please see if it looks better now...AllanJan. 23rd at 11:34 PM gmt
Should I see my team's logo next to the players I decided to recruit? Probably user error, but it doesn't seem to have takenJohnJan. 23rd at 11:22 PM gmt
Ms. McIntosh...please send me a couple of screenshots on the issue you are seeing with the Blog. As for Voodoo dolls, please use Illini colors for mine...AllanJan. 23rd at 11:15 PM gmt
I can't make a blog entries. I clicked the save blog entries, and it didn't post. Were you trying to silence me?MickiJan. 23rd at 8:14 PM gmt
Deadline coming up soon. Please email with any questions. AllanJan. 23rd at 6:56 PM gmt
Nice to see I'm top of the rankings. Get used to seeing that in a couple of seasons.SteveJan. 22nd at 12:33 PM gmt
New logos are up for New Orleans and San Diego (may take a little time to appear with caching)...AllanJan. 17th at 2:36 PM gmt
Welcome to Matt White who takes over at San Diego. New Swordfish logo upcoming...AllanJan. 17th at 2:05 PM gmt
Squirrels were 2-0 versus the Chihuahuas last season.AllanJan. 17th at 2:05 PM gmt
We start with three games vs Santa Clara.ChristerJan. 17th at 11:09 AM gmt
Updated rules for season 2 online. Website/DB will be ready on Saturday January 16th...AllanJan. 16th at 1:18 AM gmt
John we have 1 definite and maybe a second opening. For anyone that has a person in mind please email me. AllanJan. 4th at 11:36 PM gmt
Completed scheduling for the new TMVL Cup/Shield and National Championship/Holyoke Invitational today. Also fixed a new NMR bug. Back to recruiting and then will announce season start soon. AllanJan. 4th at 11:35 PM gmt
How many teams are vacant?JohnJan. 4th at 6:37 PM gmt
Welcome to Kevin Martin as he takes over the reigns at New Orleans. AllanJan. 3rd at 11:27 PM gmt
Merry Christmas to all!AllanDec. 25th at 10:16 PM gmt
We'd all like a second halpin! Congrats MikeJohnNov. 4th at 7:04 PM gmt
Haha, it's a re-election campaign, so they all say: "I'd like a second Halpin'" MikeOct. 25th at 12:58 AM gmt
Running matches at around 6pm CT (finishing up soccer league first)... And I did not see THAT sign John...good idea. :-)AllanOct. 24th at 9:46 PM gmt
Was it one of those "Everyone needs a Halpin hand" signs you see everywhere?JohnOct. 24th at 7:14 PM gmt
That's a good sign Al! (pun intended!)RobOct. 11th at 2:59 PM gmt
We saw a lot of "Mike Halpin" yard signs driving around Augustana/Rock Island today. Good luck Mike!AllanOct. 11th at 12:59 AM gmt
Yes, all four recruits.. except I bid on another weak side hitter instead of the Setter I probably need. Whoops!MikeOct. 6th at 10:49 PM gmt
Bananas now have all four recruits (first team to do that) for next seasonAllanOct. 4th at 12:09 AM gmt
Thanks John. Still time for a couple more orders...waiting a few more minutes as I see Daniel on... AllanSep. 26th at 9:14 PM gmt
Done in the nick of time...JohnSep. 26th at 9:06 PM gmt
Doing orders now!JohnSep. 26th at 9:02 PM gmt
I think Phil looks more prepared in his picture than you guys are in your picture...MickiSep. 26th at 4:13 PM gmt
Of all you managers, Phil (with his community theater FB posts) has the MOST options to change photos. And by change photos I mean me deciding to change his photo. I'm just sayin'...AllanSep. 21st at 12:35 AM gmt
You sure about that Phil? ... ... ... RobSep. 20th at 12:19 AM gmt
On the bright side, involvement in this league has made me realize how good I look in my cowboy hat!PhilSep. 13th at 4:23 AM gmt
I'm sure you will be fine Phil. I think you are trying to lull us into low expectations with your team ranked #5 and all...AllanSep. 12th at 3:42 PM gmt
And the worst part is, Micki understands the game better than me!PhilSep. 12th at 4:15 AM gmt
I have managed to destroy my team in three short sessions. PhilSep. 7th at 10:33 PM gmt
Okay. I've got it. Thanks. (I assumed too much...MSWL Auction process).PhilSep. 7th at 10:25 PM gmt
Yes, I missed this on my first week of bids as well. Finishing second on 2 recruits cost us some solid REC points.MikeSep. 6th at 1:53 PM gmt
Phil the problem is you lose RP even if you dont win the lots above. You lose 25% of your bid when not winning and the winning amount if you win. So when lot 5 was evaluated you had lost RPs to afford your bid.ChristerSep. 6th at 11:14 AM gmt
Can someone explain recruiting? I am losing RP ever session but not getting players. And should I have received #5 this week?PhilSep. 6th at 5:04 AM gmt
Ha Ha. You just wait.MickiSep. 5th at 7:32 PM gmt
Can the Raccoons get back in the Top 10 this week?AllanSep. 3rd at 11:47 PM gmt
Welcome Teutopolis. You'll never know what hit when I go against YOU.(He He)MickiAug. 29th at 5:41 PM gmt
Of course, we can't quite spell our own name yet. :)MikeAug. 29th at 4:53 PM gmt
Teutopis is here to play this week, Twist and shout!MikeAug. 29th at 4:52 PM gmt
Mr. Lopez is interested in wearing a Rabid Biting Mule uniform...AllanAug. 25th at 10:53 PM gmt
Ninjas added...AllanAug. 21st at 11:50 PM gmt
Hey, Schenectady Squirrels! I bet you are going nuts about our game in match 4. Just so you know, you are gong in the hole in match 4.MickiAug. 19th at 10:29 PM gmt
Ms. McIntosh is already circling Match 4 on her calendar vs. Mr. Kallin's Squirrels...AllanAug. 18th at 10:47 PM gmt
Ha Ha Ha. Very funny.MickiAug. 17th at 9:07 PM gmt
Its nice of them to play in different conferences, so we all get to beat a McIntosh :-)ChristerAug. 17th at 11:27 AM gmt
Which of the McIntosh's will win their conference? Phil or Micki?AllanAug. 17th at 12:59 AM gmt