giraldi02 470 Posted May 16, 2015 Came across this today and noticed that a bunch of NFL guys are going to be in Las Vegas the weekend after the 4th of July at the Venetian doing a fantasy football convention. Looks like a pretty big list of notable names (ie: Gronk, Dez, Le'Veon, Julio Jones)Any of you degenerates going?https://www.gonffc.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted May 16, 2015 No I'll be in myrtle beach that whole week staying at a beach house. They do fireworks off the pier every year and it's always awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted May 16, 2015 Lol... wouldn't go anywhere near Vegas on the 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted May 17, 2015 I have a wife and my baby will be about 2 weeks old... so no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphster 274 Posted May 18, 2015 Cool idea - going to be in a national park that weekend though. Maybe next year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted May 18, 2015 Can I catch a ride on anyone's private jet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted May 18, 2015 Can I catch a ride on anyone's private jet? Don't have one. I just rent one occasionally. Much more cost effective since I don't fly a lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdon 28 Posted May 18, 2015 Can I catch a ride on anyone's private jet? sure man, I will pick you up on the way. Just remember: gas, grass, or ass, no one rides for free! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted May 19, 2015 Cool idea - going to be in a national park that weekend though. Maybe next year... Definitely an interesting idea. Surprised that there hasn't been one before though. I am a bit surprised that the daily fantasy sites, particularly Fanduel and Draftkings, haven't been linked to this event though. Especially with how many NFL players and fantasy writers are slated to appear. As for me, I'm too close to Vegas, I have a gambling addiction, and I got comped rooms at Caesars. Sooooooooo...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Class Trash 67 Posted May 19, 2015 I guess I'm the loser of the group. I'll be in the driveway with firecrackers, beer in a can and will probably be wearing cut off jean shorts and an old Motley Crue t-shirt. Go have fun on your fancy trips. I really can't go anywhere that weekend anyway. I have to shampoo & condition my mullet. It's a long process. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike FF Today 608 Posted June 6, 2015 The event has been canceled for 2015. Apparently the league was threatening to fine/suspend players that were scheduled to be involved. "It’s with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce to you that we will be postponing the National Fantasy Football Convention, as we no longer feel comfortable and confident in delivering on our intent, ambitions and opportunities for fans. This is a direct result of sudden and unexpected opposition taken by the NFL concerning player participation and their perceived association with gambling for an event in Las Vegas." It sounds like they're moving the event to Los Angeles in 2016 and away from the gambling connection. I'm not sure how successful this event was going to be anyway, but it's a shame the league took this stance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted June 6, 2015 The NFL is a joke. They're so anti-gambling yet they allow their teams logos on lotto scratchers, release an injury report, and run fantasy football on their site. The funny thing about this is, from what I've read, the NFL knew about this event for quite some time and only decided to act a month before the event. Hell, the only reason Tony Romo joined Twitter was for this event. For those that bought airfare, lodging, etc are now screwed. I'm sure if the NFL had gotten a cut of the money, they'd be all in on this event though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted June 6, 2015 The NFL is a joke. They're so anti-gambling yet they allow their teams logos on lotto scratchers, release an injury report, and run fantasy football on their site. The funny thing about this is, from what I've read, the NFL knew about this event for quite some time and only decided to act a month before the event. Hell, the only reason Tony Romo joined Twitter was for this event. For those that bought airfare, lodging, etc are now screwed. I'm sure if the NFL had gotten a cut of the money, they'd be all in on this event though Well idk about screwed. Whoever had purchased tickets to vegas is still going to vegas. I love it there and would have gone again this year had my wife not been pregnant. Actually she still wanted to go but no way am i going to deal with a pregnant woman on the strip. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giraldi02 470 Posted June 6, 2015 Well idk about screwed. Whoever had purchased tickets to vegas is still going to vegas. I love it there and would have gone again this year had my wife not been pregnant. Actually she still wanted to go but no way am i going to deal with a pregnant woman on the strip. There's ways to deal with that in Vegas...though not sure of how sanitary said options are... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ICEMAN 38 Posted June 6, 2015 The event has been canceled for 2015. Apparently the league was threatening to fine/suspend players that were scheduled to be involved. "It’s with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce to you that we will be postponing the National Fantasy Football Convention, as we no longer feel comfortable and confident in delivering on our intent, ambitions and opportunities for fans. This is a direct result of sudden and unexpected opposition taken by the NFL concerning player participation and their perceived association with gambling for an event in Las Vegas." It sounds like they're moving the event to Los Angeles in 2016 and away from the gambling connection. I'm not sure how successful this event was going to be anyway, but it's a shame the league took this stance. Mike - Why do you question how successful this convention will be? They seem to have quite a bit of player support. ICEMAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
