A Whole New World

In CTDB's long and storied history, there have been relatively few twists added to the successful formula. However, as we approach our tenth anniversary season, we thought it would be a good time to re-examine the rules that have taken us to where we are. After a delay and some nasty behind the scenes fighting and power plays, the new rule tweaks for our 2010 season have been ironed out. Here's what's changed:

Gone Baby Gone

• There are no more carryovers for bye weeks.
• Bonus points for long touchdowns are eliminated. Previously it was +1 point for TDs for fifty or more yards.

New Rules, New Rules

• Starting lineup requirements remain the same but bench positions have been expanded +2 to a total of six.
• There will now be a Toilet Bowl for the non-playoff teams to determine the #1 and #2 draft positions each year. Please read this post for details.
• The waiver wire system has been dramatically changed. We will be using CBS' automated blind bidding auction process. Please refer to the separate post for details.
• [Update 9.09.10] The waivers system is intact but with a slight change: the order will reset each week to reverse standings order.
• Special Teams Points: A blocked punt, PAT, or FG now notch +2 for the team defense/special teams.
• Defensive Scoring: A total revamp with the following ranges:

Defensive Yards:

• Less than 100 yards allowed: +6 points
• 100-199 yards allowed: +4 pts
• 200-299 yards allowed: +2 pts
• 400-449 yards allowed: -2 pts
• 450-499 yards allowed: -4 pts
• 500-549+ yards allowed: -6 pts

Defensive Points:

• 0 Points allowed: +6 pts
• 1-6 points allowed: +4 pts
• 7-13 points allowed: +2 pts
• 22-27 points allowed: -2 pts
• 28-34 points allowed: -4 pts
• 35-45+ points allowed: -6 pts

Rules Shot Through the Heart

• Decimal Scoring: Include decimal scoring instead of rounding (down) to nearest point.
• Passing Yards Increase: The proposed rule would change every 25 passing yards per 1 point. The original rule was 20 yards per 1 point and now remains the same.
• Negative Points for FG Misses: The rule would have assigned -1 point for each FG miss.

Eh, I don't think so Jeeves. Another time.

• Point Per Reception: Currently we have 0.5 points per reception, and there was talk of going a full point per reception
• Expansion: There was some momentum for expansion but ultimately it was decided against
• Head Coach: Adding a Head Coach position was brought up and quickly denied
• Requiring a second running back: There was a motion to require another RB slot
• Blogging: Each owner would be required to submit one article per season

One more thing...

• Lineup deadline is 5 minutes before gametime for each player
• Illegal rosters score zero points in standings. So if you do not have a full starting roster, lacking a K or Def say, your scores that week will be disqualified

Update [9.09.10]
1. The illegal rosters score zero points for the week rule has been eliminated.
2. The free agent auction system is gone and is now a waivers system, with a reset each week in reverse order of standings.