S40 DSFL Contraction

[CptGoosar]

I can’t be begin to describe how I’m feeling about this decision that has been made today, at the moment shocked and numb.

First off let me say that I am 100% behind contraction and I think it’s need for the overall health of the league.

My co-GM Pug has made some very very good points that I think HO (current & future) member need to learn from this decision and announcement.

I would really like to say something, but I’ve been struggling with what to write that would be helpful for the situation, coherent and not slightly controversial but I can’t right now. I think that is what best sums up how I feel as GM (EX!!) right now.

[Greenbaynathan]

Incoming players not being able to get starting spots on DSFL teams. DSFL locker rooms in general from what I've seen have solid activity. The whole point of the DSFL is to get new users excited about the next level. We're going to inevitably have an influx of positions and players aren't going to be seeing playing time as much as they can be now.

This, i get why it had to be done, but if we get a 100 person plus class we could be looking at too many players right after contracting because we didnt have enough

They said that if there is a strong showing in the upcoming recruitment they may reconsider contraction, so you're right.

missed that, got too emotional, apologies to HO

[Chucky]

Two things:

1. If this was in the conversation for a while then this decision shouldn’t have been made this close to recruitment as the first thing they will see is this league doesn’t have enough players and needs to contract. This isn’t going to send a positive message to new users especially when we have a Reddit class.

2. Can we have a more extensive post on what metrics where used and considered and where each team ranked. If all teams were on the chopping block then how were the 2 teams chosen?

[nunccoepi]

Hate that I had to be a part of this in my first season, and I understand that the situation called for it to happen but it doesn't make this gut-wrenching feeling hurt any less. This is not a decision I think the HO took lightly, and criticism is likely to fly their way regardless of any justification, but it is what it is. Appreciate the hard work, just sucks that it had to happen in the first place.

Is there any ETA on the contraction draft date? I'm sure I'm not alone as a player when I say I don't exactly like floating in limbo. Will it be before or after this season's ISFL draft?

I can understand those feelings for sure! And I certainly appreciate your understanding. 

Contraction draft hasn't been set in stone yet but it will almost certainly be after the ISFL draft because teams will want to know for sure whether a player will be called up to the ISFL or sent down to the DSFL for another season. Depending on the size of the class we might not have to delay the schedule at all.

[TubbyTim69]

I'm very curious how you came to the decision of Portland and not someone like let's say ... Tijuana?

Last 5 seasons record
Portland: 43-24-3
S35: 10-4
S36: 11-3
S37: 8-4-2
S38: 6-8
S39: 8-5-1

Tijuana: 38-29-3
S35: 11-3
S36: 12-2
S37: 5-8-1
S38: 6-8
S39: 4-8-2

Total TPE (S39)
Portland: 2846
Tijuana: 2096

Active users (S39)
Portland: 11 of 15 (7 users over 200 tpe)(highest tpe player is s39 QB 421 TPE)

Tijuana: 8 of 14 (4 users over 200 tpe) (highest tpe player is S38 QB @262 tpe)


I'd like to believe DSFL HO had this conversation while showing no bias towards team, but let's be real, we all know "no bias" doesn't exist. Hense why awards have also been so screwy. BBB and Portland were the only 2 teams with no alum as DSFL HO so they had no one backing them up in conversations.

[negs]

Teams who took risks on new users and trying to build a culture and develop users hopefully weren't penalized versus teams who overwhelmingly draft recreates which props up active player count.

[Thor]

I appreciate how difficult of a decision this would have been, and recognise the efforts of HO to go through the data to make a decision. I do feel as though this needs more transparency though, either through showing of the data and/or the votes. There's absolutely inherent and unconcious bias at play with something like this, and though I'm not saying outright that the decision made is incorrect, I believe to do something like this in good faith means showing the workings, not just telling us that it happened.

With that said I'm obviously incredibly disappointed that BBB (and POR too as my current team) is on the receiving end of this contraction, and am incredibly proud of the efforts of all of the players and GMs of the team over the last few years, we had some down seasons but we also won some ultimini's and I hope that everyone who played for us goes away with a part of the buccs held close. I hate that this is how it is happening, and wish that I could have been more of a part of things the last few seasons to fight to keep the team alive.


BUCC UP OR BUCC OFF

[AnUnoriginalGuy]

It’s been fun GM-ing the Buccaneers. We’ve gone through a couple patches through the seasons, but I’m glad to be known as a Bucc. Who knows, maybe the Reddit class will help increase the chances of a return.

I would, however, like to see a bit of transparency. At least show the data/votes. Oh, well.

BONDI BEACH FOREVER BABY WE’LL BE BACK

[MikeWhiskey]

I hear Laser is going to announce the ISFL Bachelor starring himself

[TubbyTim69]

I hear Laser is going to announce the ISFL Bachelor starring himself

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