The Contenders

Now that the 12th man has joined the league, it's time to do a quick bio on the contenders this year.  There are two changes from last year: First, Andrew Kretchmer has left the league.  As noted in the recap, he had a solid year because of the WR set of Greg Jennings and Dawyne Bowe, and Matt Forte had a great year.  He was the league leader in points (over 1400), so his production will be missed.  The second big change is that we expanded the league to 12.  This should make things more competitive; not only will there be two more bodies, but that means high-scoring players will be scarce.

Patrick Hinckley; Agmen Alarius

Yes, this is me.  I've been the commissioner of this league for three years now.  I'll be the one behind the blog every week, usually multiple times per week.  I'm from Plano, although right now I'm living in Provo going to BYU.  Everyone that is in this league knows me somehow, whether it's friends growing up (Alex, Lewis, Eric, etc), work friends (Justin and Colby), or friends I've made up here (Nate).  I've been married for 2 1/2 years to Michelle, who also happens to be the only girl allowed in the league.


Michelle Hinckley; Pretty in Pink

Michelle has been in this league since its founding.  You'll notice Eric makes constant reference that Pretty in Pink is my "second" team; he only does this since he lost to her twice last year and it's the only way he can sleep at night.  Michelle loves reading Harry Potter, Twilight, watching anything Disney/Pixar related, and loves to bake.  When asking if Michelle would like something, you have to ask: Would a five year old girl like this?  If the answer to that question is yes, than Michelle would like it too.


Alex Goodrum; Team Stonewall

Alexander Royal Stonewall Jackson Goodrum, to be exact.  He's also been in this league since its founding.  Alex has the fantasy football record of most points scored without making it to the winners bracket.  Owie Wowie lives in Provo right now, but he's originally from Plano, and "played football" at Dixie for two years.  He's married to Tara, who keeps his style phresh and his toes clean.  He has a nasty foot with some screws in it and loves driving into ditches full of snow.  Although he looks like Elvis, he will tell you that he does not look like Elvis, although he really thinks he does look like Elvis, and loves that fact that he does look like Elvis.  He was one of three people in the entire world that loved his dog Mopsy before she was benevolently removed from this world; not for her good, but for the good of humanity.


Lewis Goodrum; The Time is Now

Lewis is Alex's brother and also one of the leagues original founders.  Lewis has found himself at the butt-end of most jokes; he also knows the only way to cure this plague is to win some fantasy football games.  Which is why his team is named "The Time is Now".  Despite his v-neck shirts, gold chains, and meat (chest hair) hangin out of his shirt, we are rather fond of Lewis, which is what makes beating him in fantasy football all the sweeter.  Lewis lives in Provo right now, attends BYU, and is married to Kara, who is one of the few Texans who doesn't actually like the state.  He just got himself his dream car growing up: a Cadillac CTS.  Oh, and his internet doesn't work right now.  I should see how that is going...


Eric Goodrum; Team Goodrum

Eric was a newcomer to the league last year, and promptly filled that role by A) Stealing my first draft choice, and B) getting last place.  Karma will always find you.  Eric is the oldest brother of Alex and Lewis, and lives in Prosper, Texas.  He's a firefighter and has 2 or 3 kids... I can't remember and I'm too lazy to look it up or call someone to find out.  He's married to Maribel, whose Colombian (if I remember right) and Erics best hope of growing up someday.  Lucky for Eric this year, since he was last place last year, even 4 wins will be an improvement.  Maybe he can spend some of that legendary free time at the Fire Station cruising the waver-wire and doing some pre-draft homework.


Brannon Killgo; Million Dollar Cowboys

BJ is one of only two players who have never been in the league.  This will be his inaugural season, and I'm sure he is by himself thinking he will end up at the top.  Despite looking 40-something, BJ is in his late twenties.  He's single, ladies!  BJ is the cousin of Alex/Lewis/Eric, which is how he finds his way into the league.  I'm really not sure what he does these days: singing, acting, something like that.  Being a Killgo, BJ is a natural-born talker/persuader, and has "a guy" for everything that needs to be done.  Need a computer hacked?  BJ's got a guy for that.  Need some marijuana? (Strictly for medical purposes, of course) BJ's got a guy for that.  Need some fantasy football advice?  We'll see about that...


Brandt Rast; Bare RAST

Brandt is the second newcomer to the league, although just like BJ, we have known him forever.  This picture is a bit deceiving, because it implies that Brandt is athletic or coordinated in some way.  Don't be fooled!  Luckily, fantasy football requires no such athletic talent, but it remains to be seen what Brandt will produce this year.  As seen on his shirt, Brandt spent too long among the Canadiens, but he returned to us, largely intact.  He lives in the charming town of Roberts, Idaho in a house that that was built while Napolean was still alive (almost, no exaggeration) Brandt has been married for one year to Allyce, and other than Eric, will be the only player in the league with a kiddo.  Which is about the scariest thing ever, for the kid, and society as a whole.  Brandt goes to BYU-I, and has his eyes on optometry (haha!  Get it?)


Colby Nelson; Brett Favre's Dirty Giblets

Colby is another perennial contender in the league, and has finished top four each year.  He's also our current champion, and one day before this season is over, I'll have a trophy made so that he can hold it until I win it back again.  Colby is not a redneck nor does he live in the South, although he makes a pretty convincing redneck southerner when he wants to try.  He did go to Ft. Worth on his mission, so at least he is versed in redneck lore.  He hails from all over, but he claims Florida as his own, and his favorite team is the Jaguars (poor soul).  Colby is married to Rashell, who is half-mexican but as white as Eric's wife is.  Which is to say that they are exotic in look, only.  Colby wanted to name his team as offensive as possible, finally settling on his current team name.


Andrew Mcleary; Air Raid

Andrew Mcleary (AKA Big Mac, or just Mcleary) has also been in the league since its founding.  Big Mac grew up in Plano with all the gang, and even beat a big black kid named Biggie in an eating contest (He ate a triple-triple and fries from Whataburger in something like three minutes).  Mcleary is all about anything football, which is why I invited him into the league as soon as it opened.  He's currently in the Air Force, stationed somewhere on the east coast (I think South Carolina).  Big Mac makes good rap mix-tape CD's, is stellar at sand-volleyball, and loves long walks on the beach.


Nate Kartchner; Disco Inferno

Nate has promised his sophomore season will be more successful than his freshman, and I'm inclined to believe him.  Nate's first-ever fantasy football season was last year, and I'm proud to say that I've hooked him.  Nate lives in Provo, like half of us, except that he has a real job and doesn't go to school anymore.  Nate has a yellow Honda S2000 and I'm about to be his neighbor.  Nate is the most normal person I know who has a deep understanding of comic books / cartoon lore.  He's married to Katy Batemen, served a mission in Texas, and because of these things, is bound to live there.

Justin Goodrich; Team Goodrich

 Justin is one of the two teams that needs to change their names (Team Goodrum and Goodrich?  That's original.  I guess that's why you have the same four-letter abbreviation: good).  Goodrich is a natural Utohnian, living in Spanish Fork and working in Heber.  This happy go luck chap almost missed last year's draft, but thinking quickly, I used the America First internal call transfer system to track down his work cell phone and prevent him from missing one of the biggest days of the year.  He's got a couple of kiddos himself, and he also speaks Korean.  Speaking of Korean, one of his favorite people in the world is an old Korean woman who speaks no English and refers to people she doesn't like by pretending she has devil horns.


John Lydiksen; Team WorldDominators

John is the younger brother of Michelle.  A couple years back, when the league was just a fledgling newborn, I invited all three of the Lydiksen brothers to be part of it.  Of the three, John was the only player who consistently played, and if I remember right, he rode Chris Johnson the entire year.  John lives in Oceanside, CA and is in his senior year of high school.  John is about the coolest cat I know, which is to say he doesn't care about anything too much, which is to say he's awesome.



Well, that should do it for the introductions this year.  I believe this year is going to be the best year for fantasy football.  Not only do we have 12 competitive people, but I've specifically chosen people who are competitive, smart, and will play each week (FYI - a surefire death wish out of the league is to forget to replace your players on bye-week, or injured players).  I've always toyed with the idea of kicking out the last place player each year, since there are still about four people who still want in the league, but as long as everyone plays each week, I've never pulled the trigger on that idea.  Introductions aside, I'll post my thoughts on the draft pick order (It's set, by the way.  Pull up your team home page to see where you stand).