The @BangBrosFFL Board of Governors Charter

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Preamble
a. The rules and bylaws of this fantasy football keeper league are thusly dubbed
The BangBros League Charter. As such, we find the judgments and decisions
therein just and readily fair and thus worthy of full acceptance. The intent of
this Charter is for fair play and maximal enjoyment of the sport. It has been
crafted and published in the utmost sobriety and detail and attention by the
league historian in conjunction with the League Commissioner's blessing and
oversight. May the good graces of this league be with all the teams and their
owners and families for future success. And may the Cowboys always suck
dick!
Board of Governors
a. Aaron Croft-Commissioner (aaroncroft87@yahoo.com)
b. Andy Sunday-Owner (porkchopexpress88@gmail.com)
c. Chris Callen-Owner (chriscallen35@gmail.com)
d. Dale Saller-Owner (Da1e_5a11er@yahoo.com)
e. Dave Morante-Owner (dave.morante47@gmail.com)
f. Matt Sunday-Owner (Mattysuns@gmail.com)
g. Matt Volzer-Owner (volzer31@yahoo.com)
h. Mike Morante-Owner (mike.morante@gmail.com)
i. Rob Milani-Owner (robmbhauling@yahoo.com)
j. Tony Benner-Owner (benner.anthony@gmail.com)
League Settings
a. Draft Type Offline
b. Current Number of Teams 10
c. Maximum Number of Teams 12
d. Scoring Type Head to Head (H2H)
e. Start Scoring Week 1
f. Cant Cut List None
g. Max Acquisitions/Season No Max
h. Max Acquisitions/Week No Max
i. Max Trades/Season No Max
j. Trade Reject Time 2 Days
k. Trade Deadline Set by Commissioner prior to draft (Displayed @Yahoo)
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Allow Draft Pick Trades Yes
m. Trade Review League Votes (Commissioner will approve or deny based on
vote)
n. Waiver Time 1 Days
o. Waiver Type Continual Rolling List
p. Weekly Waivers Gametime-Tuesday
q. Post Draft Players Free Agents
r. Playoffs Week 14, 15, and 16 ( 6 Teams)
s. Playoff Reseeding Yes
t. Divisions No
u. Lock Eliminated Teams No
v. Roster Positions
QB,WR,WR,RB,RB,TE,W/R/T,W/R/T,K,DEF,BN,BN,BN,BN,BN,BN,IR,IR
w. Fractional Points Yes
x. Negative Points Yes
League Scoring
a. Offense
i. Passing Yards- 25 yards per point
ii. Passing Touchdowns- 4

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iii. Interceptions- -2
iv. Sacks- -1
v. Rushing Yards10 yards per point
vi. Reception Yards10 yards per point
vii. Reception Touchdowns6
viii. 2-Point Conversions- 2
ix. Fumbles Lost- -2
x. Offensive Fumble Return TD- 6
b. Kickers
i. Field Goals 0-19 Yards3
ii. Field Goals 20-29 Yards3
iii. Field Goals 30-39 Yards3
iv. Field Goals 40-49 Yards4
v. Field Goals 50+ Yards5
vi. Field Goals Missed 0-19 Yards-4
vii. Field Goals Missed 20-29 Yards-3
viii. Field Goals Missed 30-39 Yards-2
ix. Field Goals Missed 40-49 Yards-1
x. Point After Attempt Made- 1
xi. Point After Attempt Missed- -2
c. Defense/Special Teams
i. Sack- 1
ii. Interception- 2
iii. Fumble Recovery2
iv. Touchdown- 6
v. Safety-3
vi. Block kick2
vii. Return Touchdowns- 6
viii. 0 Points Allowed15
ix. 1-6 Points Allowed- 10
x. 7-13 Points Allowed- 5
xi. 14-20 Points Allowed3
xii. 21-27 Points Allowed0
xiii. 28-34 Points Allowed-2
xiv. 35+ Points Allowed- -4
Keeper Draft Rules
a. Rule Overview
i. Team owners are allowed a maximum 2 keepers from the previous
years final roster
1. Final Roster=Any player on the roster after the Championship
game.
2. A roster freeze will be in effect from Championship gameDesignation of Keepers. After rosters are locked Free Agents are
not eligible to be designated as keepers or be involved in
trades.
ii. A minimum number of players designated as keeper status is not
required.
1. An owner can keep 0, 1, or 2 players from previous final roster
iii. Exception to Rule
1. An exception to this rule's definition of "the previous year's
final roster" would be any offseason trades between two fantasy
teams announced to the league and passing league approval
but executed prior to the declaration of keepers for the next
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b. Keeper Player Draft Value

i. A player who is designated as a keeper will automatically be drafted
during the same round as the previous years draft if that was their
first time being kept (Team X keeps player AB drafted in 5th round in
2013, Player AB will be team X 5th round pick in 2014).
ii. This value is not changed if the team keeping the player (Team Y) was
not the same team who drafted the player (Team Z). The player value
also does not change if the player was traded or picked up via Free
Agency or Waivers.
iii. If an owner decides to keep a player designated for multiple seasons
the player will be drafted based on Yahoos average draft position
(ADP)
1. The ADP will be based on a specific date determined by the
commissioner prior to the date of declaration of keepers
iv. A player is designated as a keeper from a teams final roster but went
undrafted in the previous season will be drafted with the teams final
pick in current years draft (Rule X.b.iii applies for future drafts)
v. If more than one player who is designated as a keeper is to be drafted
in the same round in a single fantasy seasons draft then one of the
players designated as keeper will need to be valued at an earlier round
at the fantasy team owners discretion (This will now be the players
new round for future drafts).
vi. A team can keep a player if they do or do not have the corresponding
pick to keep the player. If the team does not have the corresponding
pick the team will forfeit a pick one round earlier. If the Player is a 1 st
round keeper and the team no longer has a 1st rounder the team will
give up 2nd round pick
vii. Exception to Rule
1. All 1st round value fantasy players are to maintain their 1st
round value. If one team has more than one player designated
as keeper with 1st round value they will give up their 2 nd round
pick. (Refer to Rule X.b.iii for players being kept for multiple
seasons)
c. Keeper Player Declaration Date
i. Owners must designate keeper players to league commissioner by
email, phone, or in person no later than TBD. Commissioner must
submit keepers to two other owners as to not have competitive
advantage knowing all other keepers and then selecting his.
ii. Once a player is designated as a keeper it cannot be changed or
traded.
iii. After declaration of keepers by the commissioner all remaining players
on the roster will enter the upcoming draft and can no longer be able
to traded.
iv. After all the players designated as keepers are declared it shall be
announced to the entire league which players were kept by each team
and what their draft round values will be for their upcoming draft.
League Draft Order
a. The league draft will be snake and the order will be based off previous year
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i. Non-Playoff teams will draft in positions 1-4 based on who had worst
final W-L record
ii. Playoff Teams will draft in positions 5-10 based on final playoff
standings
b. If any owner feels that a team is tanking draft positions 1-4 will be entered
into a lottery for the number 1 pick. Draft lottery must be approved my
majority of owners.
Trades
a. Trades within the fantasy season are subject to league vote and approval by
majority of owners not involved in the trade, and must be made before the
posted trade deadline. The trade deadline is determined by commissioner
before each fantasy season begins and will be posted on the Yahoo! League
"Scoring & Settings" link
i. All trades must be submitted for official review by submitting it through
the Yahoo website. Once submitted the commissioner will receive an
email and forward it to the league for review and approval
1. NO TRADE FOR APPROVAL WILL BE ACKOWLEDED THROUGH
GROUP TEXT
2. Owners can lobby for their trade via INDIVIDUAL texts.
ii. All owners will have a maximum of 2 days to reject the trade. If
Commissioner does not receive a response within the maximum time
he reserves the right to assume there is no objection and allow trade.
iii. NO trade will be allowed to go through, by the commissioner, if it is
approved after the start of the football week (Thursday) until Tuesday
of the next week.
b. Offseason trades are also acceptable within the following confines:
i. No offseason trades can be made between two or more fantasy teams
following the fantasy season trade deadline up until the 1 st day of the
next league season.
ii. Players and Draft picks can be traded for players not yet designated for
keepers.
iii. All offseason trades must be approved by majority vote.
iv. Once an offseason trade is agreed upon it is to be communicated to
the League Commissioner who will issue an extended period of time to
get league approval for the trade prior to its finalization.
c. Owners are allowed to trade their teams draft picks for players NOT yet
designated as keepers
i. Owners can trade their teams draft picks for upcoming draft only
ii. Owners must not acquire more than or have less than 16 picks
iii. Example of a illegal trade
1. Team A trades AP to Team B for 1st rd pick (Team A now has 17
picks in upcoming draft).
iv. Example of a legal trade
1. Team A trades AP & 15th rd pick to Team B for 1st rd pick (Team A
& B remain at 16 Picks).
v. How Players Draft Value Works after Traded
1. Team B has traded a 1st rd pick for AP (1st rd valu). AP CAN still
be designated as a Keeper. AP is now designated teams 2nd rd
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2. Team C has traded a 7th rd pick for DeSean Jackson (7th rd valu).
DeSean Jackson CAN be designated Keeper. DeSean Jackson is
now designated as Team C 6th rd pick (Rule V.b.v applies).
3. Team D has traded a 1st rd pick for AP (1st rd valu). Team D also
has LeSean McCoy (1st rd valu) on roster. AP & McCoy CAN both
designated keepers. AP becomes teams 2nd rd pick and McCoy
becomes 3rd rd pick (Rule V.b.vi applies). Team D will have a
later rd pick to make up for not having 1st rd pick.
d. Owners are encouraged to exercise their right to vote against any unfair
trade. If your trade is voted down, the owners may make a verbal protest for
it's validity on the league message board or email for further discussion before
resubmitting the trade for league vote.
e. The league commissioner reserves the right to restore rosters and lock owners
from accessing their team if there is suspected owner collusion, player
dumping, or owner tanking. Any further penalties will be subject to majority
vote of the board of governors minus the accused owner(s).
League Commissioner
a. Currently, the league has one Commissioner: Aaron Croft. The role of
commissioner can change from year-to-year, but is not required to.
b. The commissioner is responsible for collecting league dues and dispersing
winnings.
c. Commissioner can appoint assistants as he sees fit
d. Commissioner must send updated charter, at least 1 month prior to draft, to
all owners.
e. Commissioner is responsible for tracking draft results, keeper players, final
rosters, and future draft order
f. A commissioner change is subject to Article XIII.a of the league charter.
Dues
a. The dues are currently set at $160 per team
b. Dues are to be received by the commissioner no later than draft day.
i. If dues are not received by draft day the team will be locked until dues
are paid
c. Dues can be cash, check, PayPal (aaroncroft8@gmail.com)
Payouts
a. The commissioner will send out a payout schedule prior to the start of each
season.
b. All winnings will be paid out by the commissioner promptly after the
@BangBrosFFL Championship Game
i. 1st Place-$1,000
ii. 2ND Place-$200
iii. 3rd Place-$100
iv. 4th-6th Place-$20/each
v. Regular Season Pts Champ-$100
vi. Regular Season Weekly Pts Champ-$10/wk
Last-Place Consequences
a. Must arrange the next seasons draft (does not have to host but must arrange
a place to host)
b. Must also provide draft materials
c. Winner gets to name losers team for the entire next season
d. Last place owner will be presented with the losers trophy at draft
i. Owner must have trophy on visible display any time a league member
is in the last places owners home. If the trophy is not displayed that

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owner will be fined 1 shot per instance no more than 5 minutes before
the start of the draft
Team Renewal Deadline
a. All owners must declare their intention to return to the league by May 1 st
b. If commissioner does not hear from owners by May 1st he will reach out, if no
response in a timely manner the commissioner reserves the right to find new
ownership for the abandoned team
Team Transfers
a. In the event that an owner decides to exit the league, it is the responsibility of
the departing owner to inform the commissioner as soon as possible.
b. The Commissioner will then offer the forfeited team to the other owners based
on reverse order of final standings.
c. If an owner takes ownership of the forfeited team their team will then be
offered to the next owner in the standings.
d. If an owner takes ownership of a forfeited team, they also assume the
previous owners draft slot
e. If no owner takes the forfeited team the commissioner will look for a
replacement owner and that owner can be brought on with a majority vote by
the Board of Governors, and must abide by current League Charter
f. The Board of Governors reserves the right to remove any one owner with a
majority vote.
Offseason
a. The league offseason begins 1 day after the league championship up until
June 1st
i. During this time there will be no roster activity of any kind
b. From May 2nd to May 24th owners have the opportunity to submit proposed rule
changes for the upcoming season(s) to the COMMISIONER ONLY
i. Commissioner will send proposed rule changes to all owners after the
rule deadline has passed on May 25th
ii. Owners will then vote on proposed rule changes from May 25th until
May 31st
c. All new owners that have been added to the league during this time due to
owner departure will have no voting power until the new league year (June 1 st)
d. The league season will begin on 12:01am June 1st
i. At this time all teams have capability of making offseason trades up
until the declaration of keepers
ii. Commissioner will send out the previous season final rosters prior to
start of league season
Modifying the league Charter
a. Changes to the league charter must be approved by a majority vote of the
Board of Governors. A proposed change should be submitted to all owners
before the vote on the league message board or email chain.
b. No rules will be changed during the season unless majority of owners feel a
change needs to be made to avoid completive advantage or fix a loop hole
League Twitter Account
a. The league has a Twitter account and will be used to tweet fantasy news and
trash talk.
i. @BangBrosFFL
League Invites
a. League Invites will be sent out after charter is approved.
League history
a. This section will be used to update league champions

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2007- Champion Dave Morante

2008- Champion Dale Saller
2009- Champion Matt Sunday
2010- Champion Andy Sunday
2011- Champion Matt Sunday
2012- Champion Dale Saller
2013-Champion Mike Morante
viii. 2014-Chamption-Dave Morante