Phil_Simms

Is that you Pacman?

They beat the Redskins. Same team Dallas lost to.

Carney. Former Saint. He has been kicking great for the Giants but Tynes is getting close to coming back. I'd like to see the Giants keep Carney.

On field performance will influence value. Some players will be worthless. Others that go on to have Hall of Fame careers will maintain value even after they retire. In a real stock market some companies survive and others go bankrupt. You have to pick the winners. The stock market and baseball card analogies are not perfect and I am not saying this sports market is going to work. I am just laying out the concept behind it.

You are on the right track. It is a stock market where collectibles are bought and sold and there is a limited supply for each player. For example stock was issued on Farve in the IPO and if you want to own Farve you buy it from someone else. Collectors are going to want to own Farve and as time goes by he should be worth more. In 20 years from now kids will not be printing out their ecards. They will be in the school yard transferring them back and forth to each other on their PDA. They will be laughing about how grandpa use to keep his baseball cards on cardboard. You have to look forward on the digital asset concept. A collectible asset does not have to be tangible.

You are not grasping the concept of a digital asset. There are going to be collectors of non-tangible digital items. It is new but that is the way the world is evolving. Even Topps now makes eBaseballcards.

That is exactly what the market is. Except instead of getting a "worthless" piece of cardboard you get a "worthless" electronic share. It is the digital age, paper is old school. Even money will eventually be entirely electronic. Anyone can duplicate the sports exchange just like anyone can manufacture a baseball card. Topps isn't the only card manufacturer. It is all about being the first and building the best brand. You buy a share of Farve now and 20 years from now you own an original issue Farve share from the original sports stock exchange. This market could fold tomorrow or it could be the next big thing. Who knows.

I am looking at it as a virtual baseball card. What is the true value of a baseball card? Nothing, it is a piece of paper. But people are willing to pay $100k plus for certain cards. Same thing here. It might be a flash in the pan or it might be the next big thing and turn into the 21st century "baseball card". In the meantime I am making $$$ and having fun.

Looking beyond the SEC, bubble, risk issues (which are all valid) what players would you buy? Owens value is 6x Moss. LT is 11x Moss. I am long Moss.

You are buying entertainment, similar to fantasy football which is a $1 billion industry. I agree, it is a bubble and it will burst but the question is when and how high will it go before it does. In the tulip bubble of the 1600's tulips were going for 20x annual income. Don't underestimate the power of a speculative bubble. There is money to be made.

I got in yesterday morning. Market is on fire. Lebron James went from .30 cents to $80 dollars. Kobe IPO at $5 today and traded over $100. It is fantasy sports, trading and gambling rolled into one. Lots of fun.

Hixon is replacing Burress but I think the better play is Smith in the slot. He is ready to breakout and will get a lot of looks.

This was a stupid thread to begin with. I had been biting my tongue but the Cowgirls have now been exposed. Media was bowing down and annointing them Super Bowl champs but they haven't won a playoff game in years.

You should be banned from fantasy football just for asking that question and the guy who answered first should have his little sister take over his team.

I am starting Chad over Dwayne Bowe. Chad gets the benefit of the doubt for one more week. If he doesn't come through this week he is benched.

Good advice regarding Barber. I was leaning toward Portis only because I hate the Cowboys but I might just have to hold my nose and select Barber.

I am in the same spot. If Addai is available I am picking him but I dont think he will be there. I don't trust Gore with the SF offense. I like Moss but don't want to get stuck without a top tier RB. I am thinking my pick will come down to Barber or Portis and I am having a hard time deciding.

Yea, I should be on there.

The guy is stealing.

I have the same two kickers and will start Graham - no doubt.

Jacobs will go off the next two weeks and lead owners that stick with him to the FF Championship. He will then lead the Giants to the Super Bowl and be a top 5 pick in next years drafts.

Third tie breaker should be best record against the first place team. If that is still tied best record against the second place team and so on.

The refs made the right calls all around. Gaffney was a catch, give me a break. Watson was grabbed in the endzone. Ravens players filpped out and deserved a flag. No problem with the refs. I wasn't even rooting for the Pats.

Is this a serious question?

Vinny has thrown for 45k+ yards. Smith is one of the best receivers in the game. They proved they could do it last game. Vinny is old but gets the benefit of the doubt in my book. Smith is a must start.