Board 8 > Board 8 National Football League League (B8NFLL) Season 8: Accolades and Playoff

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Finally Sent
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KCF0107 posted...

I wonder how many of the non-Cowboys votes on the poll went to their own team.

I voted giants purely because they seemed to be the form team. Not sure what their actual form is but didn't they like recover from 4-4 to like 12-4?

I actually voted for the cowboys
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It was 3-3 to finish 12-4
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I instinctively voted Cowboys, but i legit think this is the Dolphins year
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ITT: Haters
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Haters for what?
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Well you know, the Patriots becoming the first AFC team to win the Super Bowl is a possibility right now.
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As are five other teams.
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Yeah but it's the first time the Patriots are even an option!

(I'm aware the Raiders are in the same situation)

Deadline for ballots will be at 8 PM ET tomorrow
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KCF0107 posted...

Deadline for ballots will be at 8 PM ET tomorrow

I wish I read this earlier. I would have put that off another 20ish hrs. >_>

My way too late complaints about this year's nominees:

- Sam Keller being listed for MVP/OPOTY over Peyton Manning

- Really any of the listings for OPOTY, DPOTY, and MVP existing since they just draw from previous categories anyway. Feels especially goofy to just have the list of the top 5 LBs be the list for DPOTY. Just my opinion. Can't remember if I thought this last season or said anything about it, but my bad if there was a reason for it and I just forgot.

Other than that, thanks as always for doing this stuff, KCF. Just make sure you apologize to the Lions' after Peyton pulls a Chris Claiborne after getting robbed and retires this off-season.

Most of the categories are from the game, so there will be a Madden and User winner.

I don't think he chose those, unless every single one of them are created by him.
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I am concerned that stevr's ballot took 3 PMs while everyone else sent one. I guess that I will find out tomorrow
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You're welcome for building extra anticipation!

Emeraldegg posted...

Most of the categories are from the game, so there will be a Madden and User winner.

I don't think he chose those, unless every single one of them are created by him.

Oh, you're right. That's almost certainly why. I totally forgot that Madden lists 5 candidates for each award. Stupid Madden lists.

Oh, and I'm blaming sleep deprivation for this, but I apparently forgot to list my actual vote for offensive player of the year in my ballot somehow. >_> My vote is Tatum Bell.

Somehow my 3 PM award ballot strategy came back to bite me. That was truly unforeseeable.

And I'll go ahead and apologize now and walk back my disparaging comments regarding Sam Keller in that one PM, KCF! >_>

I'm standing by the ones I made about GM of the year, however!

KCF0107 posted...

I am concerned that stevr's ballot took 3 PMs while everyone else sent one. I guess that I will find out tomorrow

I would give my next paycheck to see more stevr ramblings.
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As for your concerns stevr, I said in either this topic or the other, that the unfortunate drawback of the current format of award ballots is that you will know who won some categories based on their presence in others.

I also leave the nominees for in-game categories intact except for rare cases. I believe that I did make one or two changes this season, and it was for one or two of QB/WR/DL. I don't have my notes to check at the moment.

I also don't accept write-ins for obvious reasons, so if you did have one (you sounded like you did), you can let me know if I need to open a PM so you can send me a revision PM. You could also wait until the live ceremony and let me know then.

I intend on being in the spreadsheet when the deadline hits so that I can immediately count them up and reveal as soon as possible.
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theawesomestevr posted...

And I'll go ahead and apologize now and walk back my disparaging comments regarding Sam Keller in that one PM, KCF! >_>

I get to read a scathing report on my own player? Joy
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KCF0107 posted...

theawesomestevr posted...

And I'll go ahead and apologize now and walk back my disparaging comments regarding Sam Keller in that one PM, KCF! >_>

I get to read a scathing report on my own player? Joy

Just think of it as him being jealous that you have a qb
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So I am just now heading out for dinner. I am a bad judge of how long going out for a bite usually takes, so let's say that I will start opening PMs at 9:30 to 10:00 PM ET.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and I hope that this doesn't affect the turnout for the live reveal show.
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I probably wasnt gonna be there anyway since I'm out drinking so hey.
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I want to be there but I'm in England for another week so time zone means I can't be there for anything

Well, I am entering the spreadsheet now
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NFL Award Winners

The following posts will contain the winners of each category chosen by the users and Madden (if applicable). All user results will include how many votes each nominee received. All Madden results will include the order that they finished in the game.
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Coach of the Year

Madden
1. Gunther Cunningham (Cowboys)
2. Richard Smith (Giants)
3. Steve Mariucci (Lions)
4. Dante Scarnecchia (Patriots)
5. Vinny Testaverde (Dolphins)

User
1. Dante Scarnecchia - 4 votes
T-2. Gunther Cunningham - 2 votes
T-2. Vinny Testaverde - 2 votes
T-4. Richard Smith - 1 vote
T-4. Steve Mariucci - 1 vote
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Returner of the Year

User
1. Antwaan Randle El (Giants) - 4 votes
2. Selwyn Lymon (Bills) - 3 votes
3. Darren McFadden (Cowboys) - 2 votes
4. Greg Lewis (Jaguars) - 1 vote
5. Jayson Swain (Falcons) - 0 votes



Punter of the Year

User
1. Micah Knorr (Falcons) - 7 votes
2. Dustin Colquitt (Patriots) - 3 votes
T-3. Chris Hanson (Pioneers) - 0 votes
T-3. Kyle Basler (Lightning) - 0 votes
T-3. Kyle Larson (Pumpkins) - 0 votes
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Kicker of the Year

Madden
1. Taylor Melhaff (Browns)
2. LaRue Rucker (Falcons)
3. Jeff Reed (Colts)
4. James Wilhoit (Bengals)
5. Cedric Grier (Chiefs)

User
1. James Wilhoit - 6 votes
2. Cedric Grier - 3 votes
3. Taylor Melhaff - 1 vote
T-4. Jeff Reed - 0 votes
T-4. LaRue Rucker - 0 votes
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Defensive Back of the Year

Madden
1. Michael Lewis (Jaguars)
2. Troy Polamalu (Cowboys)
3. Bob Sanders (Jaguars)
4. Lewis Baker (Bills)
5. Adam Archuleta (Redskins)

User
1. Michael Lewis - 6 votes
2. Bob Sanders - 2 votes
T-3. Adam Archuleta - 1 vote
T-3. Lewis Baker - 1 votes
5. Troy Polamalu - 0 votes

*Archuleta was inserted into the nominee selection by me at the expense of Vikings SS John Howell
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Linebacker of the Year

Madden
1. Danny Clark (Lions)
2. Nick Barnett (Colts)
3. Antonio Pierce (Jets)
4. Al Wilson (Dolphins)
5. Jonathan Vilma (Panthers)

User
1. Antonio Pierce - 8 votes
2. Nick Barnett - 2 votes
T-3. Danny Clark - 0 votes
T-3. Al Wilson - 0 votes
T-3. Jonathan Vilma - 0 votes
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Defensive Lineman of the Year

Madden
1. Jimmy Kennedy (Packers)
2. Travis Johnson (Dolphins)
3. Reggie Hayward (Giants)
4. John Mixon (Rams)
5. Mario Fatafehi (Bengals)

User
1. Jimmy Kennedy - 7 votes
2. John Mixon - 2 votes
3. Travis Johnson - 1 vote
T-4. Reggie Hayward - 0 votes
T-4. Mario Fatafehi - 0 votes
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Offensive Lineman of the Year

Madden
1. Mark Tauscher (49ers)
2. Maurice Williams (Patriots)
3. Daniel Inman (Redskins)
4. Chris Samuels (Falcons)
5. Jeff Faine (Packers)

User
1. Mark Tauscher - 9 votes
2. Maurice Williams - 1 vote
T-3. Daniel Inman - 0 votes
T-3. Chris Samuels - 0 votes
T-3. Jeff Faine - 0 votes
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Tight End of the Year

User
1. Teyo Johnson (Jets) - 9 votes
2. Doug Jolley (Lions) - 1 vote
T-3. Chris Cooley (Panthers) - 0 votes
T-3. Dane Guthrie (Wildcats) - 0 votes
T-3. Eric Johnson (Bears) - 0 votes

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Wide Receiver of the Year

Madden
1. Ashley Lelie (Lions)
2. Antwaan Randle El (Giants)
3. Kelly Campbell (Dolphins)
4. David Givens (Buccaneers)
5. Keary Colbert (Titans)

User
1. Ashley Lelie - 9 votes
2. Antwaan Randle El - 1 vote
T-3. Kelly Campbell - 0 votes
T-3. David Givens - 0 votes
T-3. Keary Colbert - 0 votes
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Running Back of the Year

Madden
1. Tatum Bell (49ers)
2. Romance Taylor (Jets)
3. Adrian Peterson (Jaguars)
4. LaDainian Tomlinson (Hawks)
5. Kevin Jones (Redskins)

User
1. Tatum Bell - 8 votes
2. Romance Taylor - 2 votes
T-3. Adrian Peterson - 0 votes
T-3. LaDainian Tomlinson - 0 votes
T-3. Kevin Jones - 0 votes
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Quarterback of the Year

Madden
1. Sam Keller (Dolphins)
2. Peyton Manning (Lions)
3. Drew Brees (Jets)
4. Tom Brady (Buccaneers)
5. Ben Olson (Giants)

User
1. Sam Keller - 4 votes
2. Peyton Manning - 3 votes
3. Ben Olson - 2 votes
4. Tom Brady - 1 vote
5. Drew Brees - 0 votes

*Ben Olson was inserted into the nominee selection by me at the expense of Pumpkins QB Chris Leak
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Defensive Rookie of the Year

Madden
1. Chris Long (Titans)
2. Aaron Curry (Browns)
3. Jason Worilds (Pumpkins)
4. Bobby Wagner (Wildcats)
5. Maurice Davidson (Pumpkins)

User
1. Chris Long - 7 votes
2. Aaron Curry - 2 votes
3. Jason Worilds - 1 vote
T-4. Bobby Wagner - 0 votes
T-4. Maurice Davidson - 0 votes
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Offensive Rookie of the Year

Madden
1. Russell Wilson (Pioneers)
2. Antonio Brown (Lightning)
3. Reuben Randle (Hawks)
4. Dwayne Allen (Titans)
5. Knowshon Moreno (Bears)

User
1. Antonio Brown - 4 votes
T-2. Russell Wilson - 3 votes
T-2. Dwayne Allen - 3 votes
T-4. Reuben Randle - 0 votes
T-4. Knowshon Moreno - 0 votes
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Defensive Player of the Year

Madden
1. Danny Clark (Lions)
2. Nick Barnett (Colts)
3. Antonio Pierce (Jets)
4. Al Wilson (Dolphins)
5. Jonathan Vilma (Panthers)

User
1. Antonio Pierce - 7 votes
2. Nick Barnett - 3 votes
T-3. Danny Clark - 0 votes
T-3. Al Wilson - 0 votes
T-3. Jonathan Vilma - 0 votes
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Offensive Player of the Year

Madden
1. Tatum Bell (49ers)
2. Romance Taylor (Jets)
3. Adrian Peterson (Jaguars)
4. Sam Keller (Dolphins)
5. Ashley Lelie (Lions)

User
1. Tatum Bell - 5 votes
2. Romance Taylor - 3 votes
3. Ashley Lelie - 2 votes
T-4. Adrian Peterson - 0 votes
T-4. Sam Keller - 0 votes
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Most Valuable Player

Madden
1. Tatum Bell (49ers)
2. Sam Keller (Dolphins)
3. Romance Taylor (Jets)
4. Ashley Lelie (Lions)
5. Adrian Peterson (Jaguars)

User
1. Tatum Bell - 6 votes
T-2. Sam Keller - 1 vote
T-2. Romance Taylor - 1 vote
T-2. Ashley Lelie - 1 vote
5. Adrian Peterson - 0 votes
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Least Valuable Player

User
1. Omar Jacobs (Ravens) - 9 votes
2. Mike Wahle (Wildcats) - 1 vote
T-3. Donnie Jones (Panthers) - 0 votes
T-3. Justin Tucker (Bills) - 0 votes
T-3. Sam Bradford (Browns) - 0 votes



Breakout Player of the Year

User
1. John Mixon (Rams) - 6 votes
2. Novorro Bowman (Jets) - 4 votes
T-3. Jeff Faine (Packers) - 0 votes
T-3. Josh Portis (Vikings) - 0 votes
T-3. Max Unger (Hawks) - 0 votes
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Comeback Player of the Year

User
1. Sam Keller (Dolphins) - 8 votes
T-2. LaMarcus Coker (Broncos) - 1 vote
T-2. Roberto Garza (49ers) - 1 vote
T-4. Alex Walton (Lightning) - 0 votes
T-4. Ryan Walker (Cowboys) - 0 votes



General Manager of the Year

User
T-1. KCF - 4 votes
T-1. Ranlom - 4 votes
3. Jukkie - 2 votes
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Random takeaways from awards:
- Russell Wilson winning from Madden and Antonio Brown winning from the users marks just the fourth time that Madden and the users selected different people for a Rookie of the Year award
- Danny Clark becomes the first player in the current ballot format to win a Player of the Year award (Offensive or Defensive) and not receive any votes from the users
- Ranlom joins Socko as the only users to win a GM of the Year award for a non-playoff team. Both were co-winners, and Ranlom becomes the first to win the award without posting a winning record
- Michael Lewis has won DB of the Year for three seasons straight
- Tatum Bell joins Tom Brady as only the second player to win an MVP award for a team other than the one they started with in B8NFLL. Brady did it with his second team. Tatum Bell did it with his fourth
- We had no unanimous winners for the first time
- This might be the last season for LMVP
- We had a decent turnout of users show up for the live showing, so I might bring it back next season

The playoffs are slated to start being simmed this Sunday at 9 PM ET.
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To Do
- Sim playoffs (July 23rd)
- Final update to wiki (July 23rd)
- Post Pro Bowlers (July 23rd)
- Signups for Season 9 (July 23rd or 24th)
- Rework word doc (sometime)
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Thanks for the GMotY votes everyone. I was genuinely surprised, truly an honor.

And of course: congrats to all the winners and nominees.
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Tonight
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Oh wow. If I had voted for my own player, I could have swept the Rookie of the Year awards? Well, Allen would have tied with Brown since I voted for Wilson but that's cool. I mean, I thought Allen had a great year (he pretty much mirrored my former long time TE's best season as a rookie) but I thought he was a distant 3rd or 4th behind at least Brown and Wilson. Thanks for the votes though!

Not enough playoff hype!

Has everyone mentally submitted to the Cowboys?
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Predictions:

Broncos > Raiders
Vikings > Lions
Patriots > Steelers
49ers > Giants


Dolphins > Patriots
Broncos > Jags
Cowboys > Vikings
49ers > Bucs


Dolphins > Broncos
Cowboys > 49ers


Dolphins > Cowboys