NFL Sim League Signups

The NFL Sim League is back, and this time it is here to stay. Ran by the all new NFL Mogul 09, and by the all new commish, myself, HovaInsomnia, Sign-ups are currently taking place and are expected to be open through the weekend, so get your team while it's hot. We will be choosing rosters through a Fantasy Draft, so if you have any questions please PM myself, or Jarrod. Again, please join, it's lots of fun!

-HovaInsomnia (SportzInsomnia)

The SI Olympics are here!!!

The SportzInsomnia Olympics is a newly created competition that measures the all around skill and teamwork ability of some of the most hardcore members the site features. The SI Olympics is a one-of-a-kind event that is designed to generate comradery, unit cohesion, and spark the competitive nature in all of us.

2 designated Captains draft their teams from a list of available members. With their teams in place, Captains send their members off to compete in various events that feature competition in everything from debates, to trivia, to graphics, and then some. Members compete in each event with the goal of winning the event, thus adding points to their team's overall score.

Through a 2-week period, scheduled events are set to take place...complete with rules and deadlines for completion. Each event is hosted by 'yours truly' and winners are judged by a panel of SI Members who are not competing in the tournament.

The SI Olympics holds various competitions in the following general areas: Debates, Graphics, Trivia, Articles and Fantasy Sports. A description of the individual contests that make-up the competition in each general area is listed below.

. : DEBATES : .

Sports Debate: A designated member from each team will compete in a sports related debate featuring any 1 of the 4 major sports, to include collegiate sports. A question will be chosen at random and each member is given a point of view to support. The debating members will then be given the opportunity to state their case for an opener & then be given the opportunity to rebuttal their opponent's statement.

Non-Sports Debate: A designated member from each team will compete in a non-sports related debate featuring any topic related to life, liberty, government, entertainment, etc. A question will be chosen at random and each member is given a point of view to support. The debating members will then be given the opportunity to state their case for an opener & then be given the opportunity to rebuttal their opponent's statement.

. : GRAPHICS : .

Signature Competition: With pre-set parameters and a given render/photo, a designated member from each team will create a custom signature by a given deadline. Members are given the same standards and the same render/photo to use.

Cut Competition: With a designated photo, designated members from each team will provide a cut. The cut competition is judged based on time completed, neatness, and overall quality.

. : TRIVIA : .

Basketball Trivia: Teams will be given a list of questions to answer. Either as a team or using a designated member(s), teams will be granted points for every question answered correctly and bonus points for the team that sends in their answer sheet the fastest. Each team is given the same set of questions and to use their research ability or general knowledge to provide correct answers.

Football Trivia: Teams will be given a list of questions to answer. Either as a team or using a designated member(s), teams will be granted points for every question answered correctly and bonus points for the team that sends in their answer sheet the fastest. Each team is given the same set of questions and to use their research ability or general knowledge to provide correct answers.

. : ARTICLES : .

Article Competition: A designated member from each team will provide 1 sports related article on any given topic of their choosing. Articles will be judged on a number of areas to include: timeliness, grammar, content, entertainment, and creativity.

. : FANTASY SPORTS : .

Fantasy Basketball Competition: Each team is given a list of players, each players' value, and how much a team is allotted to spend. Each team must fill out a basic roster without exceeding their allotted point total. Each fantasy team will then be monitored for 1 week and scored using the set scoring system designated by the Olympic committee. The team who has the highest fantasy points total by week end wins the competition.

Fantasy Football Competition: Each team is given a list of players, each players' value, and how much a team is allotted to spend. Each team must fill out a basic roster without exceeding their allotted point total. Each fantasy team will then be monitored for 1 week and scored using the set scoring system designated by the Olympic committee. The team who has the highest fantasy points total by week end wins the competition.

The key to winning the SI Olympics tournament is for Captains to draft a team that features members who specialize in one or more of the events hosted. Typically the most well-rounded team, that features the most dedicated members, will walk away "winners".

Though even teams are pre-set prior to the 'lighting of the torch', teams that lose members during the competition are forced to finish to competition short-handed. Prior to the start of competition, each team turns in an official roster that is final. Though members who disappear and the re-appear are permitted to re-join their teams, new members may not be added to rosters once the competition begins.

Leadership and instruction from each team's Captain is vital to a team's success. Communication and dedication is also key for a team's survival. Team's are highly encouraged to frequently converse and gameplan during the competition.

The dates for the Inaugural SportzInsomnia Olympics are Saturday, November 8th - Saturday, November 22nd.

-AE (SportzInsomnia)

NBA Sim League Update: As we near the end of the first season of the 2003-2004 NBA season in our Sim League there have been some surprises thus far. There's the Indiana Pacers, who were destined for the lottery, only to be in position to clinch a playoff birth in the East. There's the Chicago Bulls, who expected to at least be a lock for a birth, if not a Division crown, who sit at the bottom of the East right now. Then there's Kirk Hinrich, who was never considered a Rookie of the Year Candidate with talents like Lebron James, Carmello Anthony, Dwayne Wade and even Chris Bosh all drafted ahead of him. He is now the front runner for ROTY. There are just never any guarentees in the NBA, even if you are Lebron James or Carmello Anthony. It's been an exciting season, and there a surely more to come.


Steve Franchise was just recently aquired by Philly. (Pictured Above)

Standings as of Sim 8

Eastern Conference W L Win % L 10 Home GB *Detroit Pistons 37 19 .661 7-3 21-6 - *Miami Heat 35 22 .614 5-5 19-8 2.5 *Orlando Magic 35 23 .603 5-5 19-8 3.0 *New Orleans Hornets 31 22 .585 4-6 20-7 4.5 *Boston Celtics 30 22 .577 7-3 17-10 5.0 *Indiana Pacers 33 28 .541 3-7 20-11 6.5 *Cleveland Cavaliers 28 28 .500 6-4 17-13 9.0 *New York Knicks 29 30 .492 3-7 16-12 9.5 Milwaukee Bucks 27 31 .466 3-7 12-15 11.0 Atlanta Hawks 24 30 .444 6-4 14-15 12.0 New Jersey Nets 23 33 .411 6-4 19-8 14.0 Chicago Bulls 20 31 .392 3-7 14-14 14.5 Washington Wizards 22 35 .386 3-7 12-14 15.5 Philadelphia 76ers 18 34 .346 5-5 11-13 17.0 Toronto Raptors 16 34 .320 1-9 12-14 18.0

Western Conference W L Win % L 10 Home GB *Minnesota Timberwolves 35 16 .686 7-3 21-5 - *Los Angeles Lakers 27 18 .600 8-2 15-9 5.0 *San Antonio Spurs 34 23 .596 7-3 25-6 4.0 *Phoenix Suns 31 23 .574 4-6 21-9 5.5 *Denver Nuggets 30 23 .566 8-2 18-10 6.0 *Portland Trail Blazers 34 28 .548 7-3 19-10 6.5 *Utah Jazz 31 27 .534 4-6 19-11 7.5 *Memphis Grizzlies 27 27 .500 5-5 14-9 9.5 Houston Rockets 23 26 .469 3-7 14-10 11.0 Sacramento Kings 28 31 .475 4-6 20-12 11.0 Dallas Mavericks 23 31 .426 6-4 16-15 13.5 Seattle SuperSonics 20 29 .408 5-5 11-8 14.0 Los Angeles Clippers 25 37 .403 3-7 17-14 15.5 Golden State Warriors 22 37 .373 6-4 12-17 17.0

-HovaInsomnia (SportzInsomnia)

Welcome to the Official Blog of Sportz Insomnia, the "chillest" sports forum on the net. SI has been around since early 2006 and has been strong ever since. Not many forums can say they were created nearly 3 years ago and still be active today. The thing about SI is you don't have to worry about joining and the forum dying three months later like almost all forums do. We have a solid core, from the admins, to the mods, to the members who make everything possible. Many people when they join say they like SI over other forums because it's like a family. You get to know every member from the site, whether it be talking sports in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Fighting, or any of the other forums, to talking to the members in SI's biggest hit, The Community Thread.

SI also has a variety of Sim Leagues. The NBA Sim League, probably SI's favorite, is in it's first season after it's restart. We started in 2003 to make it a little unique and allow it to last longer. The 1st season is almost over, so stay tuned for updates on that. We also have a MLB Sim League which just finished it's first season after restaring after going al the way to the 2012 season. Jarrod2323 and the Houston Astros won the 2008 World Series and look to be front-runners this season as we are currently in Free Agency Mode of the offseason. Signups are currently in progress for the 1st season of the NFL and NHL Sim, which will be followed by a fantasy draft. The NFL Sim, run by NFL Mogul 09, plans to start the draft within the next week, while the NHL Sim League, run by NHL Simmer 09, plans to start around November 16th. Claim your teams while they're hot!

Another thing SI takes pride in is it's graphics. Currently, the team consists of .dk92, Pac-Div, and Macken. There are plenty more great artists around the site, that just haven't had the time to commit to the team yet like Mexi, .snowy, Pugz, Grandy, etc. Another solid part of the graphics section is the cut crew which consists of PlayMaker7, Jarrod2323, elcheato, vikesfan and .bb4. The cut crew takes great pride of their cut gallery which is one of the best on the net. If you need cuts, this is the place to go.

That's just a basic rundown of SportzInsomnia, if your not a member, JOIN, if you are, you know where I'm coming from. This will now be the Official Blog of SportzInsomnia, so please, check daily for your updates on Sim Leagues, Site News, Member Updates, Contests and all your basic SI news. Until next time, I'm HovaInsomnia and we are SportzInsomnia.

Also, please check out .snowy's NBA blog. http://thesixteenthman.blogspot.com/