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237069.129 in reply to 237069.122
Date: 5/30/2013 7:04:56 PM
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I guess I'll throw in my own 2 cents there, which isn't really worth a whole lot to begin with. For starters, very few people seem to have the patience to tank for a season or two and stick around, it really takes you away from the game. I know that last season up in Div I was terrible, knowing that I was destined to loose almost every game, and that was while trying to spend and upgrade to win. I could have banked a ton of money, and came back down to Div II loaded, however I could not endure going for 3+ months of deliberatly loosing. I hate it when I'm not involved with the playoff's and have two down weeks, let alone 3 down months. I really think that salary becomes a larger issue in Div II more than what I saw in Div I. You just seem to have more extra cash to play with in Div I. Of course, I also had the advatage of a fully built arena and the attendance bonus. 10th lost a lot of money every week, as he pointed out by choice. I also lost a lot of money every week, by choice as well. My intent all along was to maintain the core of my team, and then "buy" my promotion. Which, of course has backfired. This leaves me in an even more difficult decision. The Kelt's as they stand, can not possibly break even every week, and that's with Cup money coming in. I have absolutely no depth at all in my front court, rearranging my team is going to be difficult at best.

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237069.130 in reply to 237069.129
Date: 5/30/2013 7:09:52 PM
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Additionally, simply tanking to build up a large bankroll and then "buy" a team is even more difficult to maintain. Good player's are not cheap. Just because a center is making 200k doesn't make him a great buy, teams's don't sell really good players at low prices very often. When they are really good players at a low price, the transfer wire usually drives the price up, or the players are at the end of there shelf life anywase.

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237069.131 in reply to 237069.125
Date: 5/30/2013 7:16:14 PM
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Very nicely developed guard there. I don't suppose I'll be lucky enough to see him sell. As a side note, good luck on Saturday, I've changed my lineup twice, and shuffled defenses at least that many times. Just don't think that anything I do is going to make any impact on the final outcome. If your unsure as to how to prepare, may I suggest the Full Court Press strategy and playoff normal? Princeton wouldn't be a bad offensive choice either. Might even keep the final score under a ten point win for you.

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237069.133 in reply to 237069.132
Date: 5/30/2013 10:58:18 PM
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I guess what I am trying to say is hard cap makes the leagues even more competitive and training strategy more important. Doesn't it make the game boring when u see one of the teams have 4 guys making your team salary? Tanking a season doesn't mean do nothing. U can train your young guns and watch them grow. This game is basically win a championship or spend as little as possible to stay in the division. The middle packs has no benefits. I lose money by getting in the playoffs. That is just not logically speaking right.

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237069.134 in reply to 237069.133
Date: 5/31/2013 9:11:53 PM
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Yes, but isn't that typical of real life sports? The New York Jet's have no chance to win a superbowl, yet they still pay Mark Sanchez what, roughly 20 million? Or the Boston Celtics or Lakers. Neither team was really a true contender this season, yet they payed a huge salaries to be competitive. Being the middle of the pack in any pro sports has little true benefits, other than the coach keeping his job and remaining competitive while you try to find that slight edge to get over the hump.

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237069.135 in reply to 237069.132
Date: 5/31/2013 9:15:31 PM
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Lots of good secondary skills. I really wish my starting SF had better shooting range though. You should avoid the FCP, I don't think that would be a good move, but I wouldn't be shocked if you could beat me playing Princeton. Your defensive ratings are off the charts for Div II. I'm not going to score that many points.

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237069.136 in reply to 237069.125
Date: 6/1/2013 8:43:32 PM
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Speaking of players for sale, there is a real nice center for a low opening bid of 1000 up for sale also.

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237069.139 in reply to 237069.138
Date: 6/1/2013 9:42:05 PM
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Yeah, you can see why I thought I had a shot at winning if I could have added an additional big man. I purchased some decent veteran big men to fill in the center and backup center/power forward spot, and don't want to pay his salary come opening week. Time to retool a little bit and make some money for a season. Go buy him!

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