tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37290402224156132892011-07-07T20:02:39.314-04:00Fantasy Olympics 2008Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04544132368344617265noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-68385320771878687342008-08-22T13:00:00.000-04:002008-08-22T13:08:22.336-04:00<div><div>Just like in the <a href="http://carllewisdivision.blogspot.com/">Carl Lewis Division</a>, it looks like a non-Phelps team (MINE!!!) is going to run away with the division. Thanks, USA Beach Volleyball!</div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dtNFzyM54WQ/SK7xceeQ-mI/AAAAAAAAAAk/iNpJUNszFkk/s1600-h/spr4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237388888197102178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dtNFzyM54WQ/SK7xceeQ-mI/AAAAAAAAAAk/iNpJUNszFkk/s320/spr4.jpg" border="0" /></a> PLUS <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dtNFzyM54WQ/SK7yJohJ9EI/AAAAAAAAAA0/YfXHOW4ZL50/s1600-h/img214573662.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237389663987692610" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dtNFzyM54WQ/SK7yJohJ9EI/AAAAAAAAAA0/YfXHOW4ZL50/s320/img214573662.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dtNFzyM54WQ/SK7yECw9wcI/AAAAAAAAAAs/KRml-VA7FrA/s1600-h/img214573662.jpg"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://deadspin.com/5039324/amanda-beard-does-not-want-to-see-whats-inside--michael-phelps-speedos">Amanda Beard</a> and I have no part of Mr. Phelps, and that worked out well.<br /></div><div>/end self-serving brag post</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-6838532077187868734?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-41981866969610575792008-08-01T02:00:00.000-04:002008-08-01T12:52:01.703-04:00<a href="http://markspitzdivision.blogspot.com/2008/07/team-tbd_2904.html">Panda-monium</a><br />* Phelps. Obviously.<br />* Late picks were nontraditional, which could lock in first place...or completely bust.<br /><br /><a href="http://markspitzdivision.blogspot.com/2008/07/team-tbd_5448.html">People's Republic of Boozin</a><br />* Research gave this team solid picks throughout.<br />* Gunning for first, this team holds a better tiebreaker than Panda-monium.<br /><br /><a href="http://markspitzdivision.blogspot.com/2008/07/team-tbd.html">Dim Sum Of This</a><br />* Hometown heroes are featured throughout this team.<br />* A few upsets here or there, and this team could surprise.<br /><br /><a href="http://markspitzdivision.blogspot.com/2008/07/your-team-here.html">Uncle Sam's Chariot of Fire</a><br />* Early picks are locks for single medals, but are there enough multiple medalists?<br />* Late picks in obscure sports make this team fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://markspitzdivision.blogspot.com/2008/07/team-tbd_07.html">Marion Jones Steroid Puddle</a><br />* Team sports are a big part of the selections.<br />* Solid picks throughout.<br /><br /><a href="http://markspitzdivision.blogspot.com/2008/07/team-tbd_3008.html">The U.S. of France</a><br />* Sprinters are key because he sees "no other reasonable strategy."<br />* If the swimmers show up big, this team could make up some points.<br /><br /><a href="http://markspitzdivision.blogspot.com/2008/07/team-tbd_6677.html">Mao Tse Bronze</a><br />* In the hunt for medal count if the gymnasts repeat from Athens.<br />* Best overall tiebreaker. Naturally. Since it was taken in the 10th round.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-4198186696961057579?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-60670631463518022102008-07-18T15:35:00.000-04:002008-08-01T12:13:20.757-04:00The following order was drawn out of a hat by the Commissioner:<br /><br />1. Panda-monium - Virginia and Carolyn<br />2. People's Republic of Boozin - Susan, Patrick, Erica and Paul<br />3. Dim Sum of This - Lauren<br />4. Uncle Sam's Chariot of Fire - Jeremy<br />5. Marion Jones Steroid Puddle - Scott<br />6. U.S. of France - Andrew<br />7. Team TBD - Shawn<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />Our live draft was held on 7/31/2008 at <a href="http://www.choicekitchennyc.com/about.html">Choice Kitchen</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-6067063146351802210?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04544132368344617265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-83289368554179455472008-07-07T18:07:00.012-04:002008-08-22T22:38:29.483-04:00<strong>Managers:</strong> Virginia and Carolyn<br />Brooklyn, NY<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Total Points: </span>35<br /><br /><strong>Roster:</strong><br />1. Michael Phelps - 24<br />2. Mikele Barber<br />3. Venus Williams - 3<br />4. Rebecca Ward (Touche!) - 2<br />5. Tyson Gay<br />6. Sarah Hammer<br />7. Demetrius Andrade<br />8. Reese Hoffa<br />9. Bryan Clay - 3<br />10. Finchum and Boudia<br />11. Anna Tunnicliffe - 3<br />12. Laura Wilkinson<br /><br />Tie-breaker country: Australia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-8328936855417945547?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-14385524059827365842008-07-07T18:06:00.012-04:002008-08-24T00:05:19.078-04:00<strong>Managers:</strong> Susan, Patrick, Erica and Paul<br />Brooklyn, NY<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Total Points:</span> 25<br /><br /><strong>Roster:</strong><br />1. Katie Hoff - 4<br />2. Peter Vanderkaay - 4<br />3. Jessica Hardy<br />4. Alicia Sacramore - 2<br />5. USA Women's Basketball - 3<br />6. Muna Lee<br />7. Kristin Armstrong - 3<br />8. Sada Jacobson - 3<br />9. Matt Emmons - 2<br />10. Raj Bhavsar - 1<br />11. Nathan Adrian - 3<br />12. Breaux Greer<br /><br />Tie-breaker country: Germany<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-1438552405982736584?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-72949334511302677852008-07-07T18:05:00.010-04:002008-08-24T00:05:36.641-04:00<strong>Manager:</strong> Lauren<br />New York, NY<br /><br /><strong>Total Points: </strong>26<br /><br /><strong>Roster:</strong><br />1. <strike>Morgan Hamm</strike> Kevin Tan - 1<br />2. Jeremy Wariner - 5<br />3. Alexander Artemev - 1<br />4. Jason Lezak - 7<br />5. USA Women's Soccer - 3<br />6. Margaret Hoelzer - 5<br />7. Erik Vendt - 3<br />8. Donny Robinson - 1<br />9. Rosenthal/Gibb<br />10. Daniel Cormier<br />11. LoLo Jones<br />12. Jun Gao<br /><br />Tie-breaker country: Japan<br /><br />TRADE MADE 08-08-08: No. 1 pick Morgan Hamm dropped and replaced with Kevin Tan<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-7294933451130267785?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-14592827858015859312008-07-07T18:04:00.016-04:002008-08-22T22:38:00.970-04:00<strong>Manager:</strong> Jeremy<br />New York, NY<br />2006 Fantasy Olympics Bronze Medalist<br /><br /><strong>Total Points:</strong> 40<br /><br /><strong>Roster:</strong><br />1. Natalie Coughlin - 10<br />2. Aaron Peirsol - 8<br />3. Walsh/May-Treanor - 3<br />4. Ian Crocker - 3<br />5. Dara Torres - 6<br />6. Rogers/Dahlhauser - 3<br />7. Mike Day - 2<br />8. Rau-Shee Warren<br />9. Steven Lopez - 1<br />10. Bryan Brothers - 1<br />11. David Zhuang<br />12. <strike>Howard Bach</strike> Jonathan Horton - 3<br /><br />Tie-breaker country: Great Britain<br /><br />TRADE MADE 08-08-08: No. 12 pick Howard Bach dropped and replaced with Jonathan Horton<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-1459282785801585931?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04544132368344617265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-5817187283761611302008-07-07T18:03:00.006-04:002008-08-24T00:06:03.712-04:00<strong>Manager:</strong> Scott<br />New York, NY<br /><br /><strong>Total Points: </strong>21<br /><br /><strong>Roster:</strong><br />1. Alison Felix - 5<br />2. Serena Williams - 3<br />3. USA Softball - 2<br />4. Kate Zeigler<br />5. Bernard Legat<br />6. Vincent Hancock - 3<br />7. USA Baseball - 1<br />8. Amy Acuff<br />9. Clarissa Chun<br />10. Shani Marks<br />11. <strike>Katy MacGreggor</strike> Kara Goucher<br />12. <strike>Sayaka Matsumoto</strike> Rebecca Soni - 7<br /><br />Tie-breaker country: Russia<br /><br />TRADE MADE 08-01-08: No. 11 pick Katy MacGreggor dropped and replaced with Kara Goucher<br />TRADE MADE 08-04-08: No. 12 pick Sayaka Matsumoto dropped and replaced with Rebecca Soni<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-581718728376161130?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-55385807153325352612008-07-07T18:02:00.008-04:002008-08-24T00:06:28.566-04:00<strong>Manager:</strong> Andrew<br />New York, NY<br /><br /><strong>Total Points:</strong> 27<br /><br /><strong>Roster:</strong><br />1. Shawn Johnson - 9<br />2. Ryan Lochte - 8<br />3. LaShawn Merritt - 6<br />4. Darvis Patton<br />5. James Blake<br />6. Branagh/Youngs<br />7. Shawn Crawford - 2<br />8. Destinee Hooker<br />9. Ben Askren<br />10. Stacy Dragila<br />11. Christian Cantwell - 2<br />12. Anna Willard<br /><br />Tie-breaker country: Mexico<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-5538580715332535261?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3729040222415613289.post-35766824467270622922008-07-07T18:01:00.010-04:002008-08-24T14:24:22.627-04:00<strong>Manager:</strong> Shawn<br />Brooklyn, NY<br /><br /><strong>Total Points: 32</strong><br /><br /><strong>Roster:</strong><br />1. Nastia Liukin - 10<br />2. Walter Dix - 2<br />3. Garrett Weber-Gale - 6<br />4. USA Men's Basketball - 3<br />5. Marshevet Hooker<br />6. Women's Eight - 3<br />7. Klete Keller - 3<br />8. Amanda Beard<br />9. Chellsie Memmel - 2<br />10. Cullen Jones - 3<br />11. Women's Four<br />12. Jana Bieger<br /><br />Tie-breaker country: China<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3729040222415613289-3576682446727062292?l=markspitzdivision.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>jdbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520795896155967927noreply@blogger.com1