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Hello. I recently ran across your league while searching and have a great interest in joining a well run, active and sim league. I filled out an approved TSO application, so here is my league application. I know you're probably full at the moment, but please consider me for an opening in the future.​

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FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Mike B.​

AGE: 33​

EMAIL: albanymike79@hotmail.com​

YIM (league requirement for communication): I have AIM: albanymike79 I will look into YIM.​

TIME ZONE: EST​

PSN ID: albanymike79​

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What is your previous league experience (if any)? ​

I was in a league back in Madden '04 I believe (it's been a while) and eventually acted as commissioner for a while. I've currently gotten back into it and am in a couple of leagues on OperationSports.​

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Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently involved in.​

'4thand1' and 'Fight for It', both hosted by OperationSports.​

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How did you hear about us? ​

A Google search for Madden online leagues. The variety and activity of the leagues on OS were lacking, so I went searching for a better choice in online leagues.​

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Why do you want to join the 12th Man Football? ​

This seems like a very active and well run league that takes sim style gaming seriously.​

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We pride ourselves in respect and communication. Why would you be a good addition to the league? ​

I go by the adage 'treat others as you want to be treated', which means respecting others in the league and expecting the same in return. It means following the rules, but also not being a sore loser and complaining about the way others play when you come up short. It means being on top of scheduling and being flexible to find a time to set up a match. It also means respecting the league as a whole, taking care of your team for the long haul and following a realistic approach to team ownership.​

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What does “simulation” football mean to you? ​

The old cliche of 'if it is not seen on Sundays, you should not do it.' In other words, no taking advantage of poor AI, no using glitches, and no zig zag running. Vary your play calls and try to use strategy skills more than stick skills to compete.​

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Which is more important to you… Winning or playing a game fairly and coming up short?​

Competing is the most fun. Losing a close, hard fought game can be more fun than a blowout win. I take my losses like a man, look to improve my strategy and build my team to cover up the weaknesses exposed by a loss.​

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Are you willing to play with any team that is available?​

Put me where you need me, coach.​

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We advance the online franchise every three days (72 hours) and require each owner to manage all aspects of their franchise. Will you be able to meet our advance schedule?​

I'm very active with managing my teams and up with the scheduling. As long as I am in town, I can always meet the scheduling requirements. I am going away for a week in February, but I generally don't go out of town much.​

Welcome to TSO, Mike, and thanks for the app!

Based on your TSO and 12th Man Football applications, you are exactly what we are looking for in our owners. I have sent out a private message to you and our recruiting team regarding your application and your interest in the league. We will require a tryout before we can consider you for the league. Please communicate with our recruiters to schedule a tryout and they will report back regarding the result. If your tryout is a success, we'll put you on our approved waiting list as our league is currently at capacity. Please be advised that our approved applicant selection is not based on the chronological order which the application was received. Rather, we use our discretion to determine which of the applicants on the waiting list would best fit the league. Opportunities can and will arise at any given time! If you have any questions or concerns, let us know.

Your interest is appreciated!

~Doug aka CHUNKNESS
12th Man Football Commissioner

Thanks for your application, Mike! Per my response to your PM, we are currently at capacity with 32 owners. However, it never hurts to get an application in. The longevity of our owners is a testament to our league's success. Our turnover is very rare, but it can happen from time to time. Given your participation and experience with other leagues here at TSO; we'll put you on the waiting list without the need for a tryout game. In the meantime, let us know if any questions or concerns and feel free to follow-up on the league status as we sometimes see vacancies appear when the spring/summer months are upon us. Your interest is appreciated!​

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~Doug aka CHUNKNESS​

12th Man Football Commissioner​

FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Mark WaggonerAGE: 45EMAIL: superdadmark@yahoo.comYIM (league requirement for communication):?TIME ZONE:MSTPSN ID: supermarkymark
What is your previous league experience (if any)? I have been with TSO for a little while, I have played in 3 or 4 different leagues. I play with CRUNKNESS right now in VFL.
Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently involved in. Second to None(S2N, NCAA), VFL
How did you hear about us? Crunkness sent out a message
Why do you want to join the 12th Man Football? I love Madden and I think your league is a strong group of people.
We pride ourselves in respect and communication. Why would you be a good addition to the league? I play a fair game and I take my losses as a learning experience and always try to improve.
What does “simulation” football mean to you? No cheesing the cpu to beat your opponent.
Which is more important to you… Winning or playing a game fairly and coming up short? Playing fairly, I don’t mind getting beat by a better player, but if you have to misuse the cpu to beat me, then that sucks.
Are you willing to play with any team that is available? Yes
We advance the online franchise every three days (72 hours) and require each owner to manage all aspects of their franchise. Will you be able to meet our advance schedule? Yes, I believe so.

FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Mark B
AGE: 32
EMAIL: showtimeshiftee@aol.com
YIM (league requirement for communication): tsoshiftee
TIME ZONE: Eastern
PSN ID: showtimeshiftee

What is your previous league experience (if any)? I've played in madden leagues since 2k1 or 2k2 during the PC hey days.

Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently involved in. TFS (FIFA) and OMFL (Madden)

How did you hear about us? A few OMFL guys have mentioned this league.

Why do you want to join the 12th Man Football? I'm looking for another sim style league and this one has been recommended by a few people.

We pride ourselves in respect and communication. Why would you be a good addition to the league? I get my games played, I take care of every aspect of my team, and I follow rules/guidelines for gameplay, etc.

What does “simulation” football mean to you? Mixing it up on both sides of the ball. Not spending my days and nights trying to find exploits like most lobby players seems to do. Try to emulate what you watch on Sundays.

Which is more important to you… Winning or playing a game fairly and coming up short? The win and loss columns are secondary to having fun and playing fair.

Are you willing to play with any team that is available? Yes

We advance the online franchise every three days (72 hours) and require each owner to manage all aspects of their franchise. Will you be able to meet our advance schedule? Yes​

Thank you for the application, Mark! I have sent out a private message to you and our recruiting team regarding your application and your interest in the league. We will require a tryout before we can consider you for the league. Please communicate with our recruiters to schedule a tryout and they will report back regarding the result. If your tryout is a success, we'll put you on our approved waiting list.

Please be advised that our approved applicant selection is not based on the chronological order which the application was received. Rather, we use our discretion to determine which of the applicants on the waiting list would best fit the league. Opportunities can and will arise at any given time! If you have any questions or concerns, let us know.

Your interest is appreciated!
~Doug aka CHUNKNESS
12th Man Football Commissioner

Thank you for the application, Mark! I have sent out a private message to you and our recruiting team regarding your application and your interest in the league. We will require a tryout before we can consider you for the league. Please communicate with our recruiters to schedule a tryout and they will report back regarding the result. If your tryout is a success, we'll put you on our approved waiting list.

Please be advised that our approved applicant selection is not based on the chronological order which the application was received. Rather, we use our discretion to determine which of the applicants on the waiting list would best fit the league. Opportunities can and will arise at any given time! If you have any questions or concerns, let us know.

Your interest is appreciated!
~Doug aka CHUNKNESS
12th Man Football Commissioner

FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Danny
AGE: 41
EMAIL: DJDunn@verizon.net
YIM (league requirement for communication):DJDunn6 AIM is Dunn06
TIME ZONE: Eastern
PSN ID:DJDunn6

What is your previous league experience (if any)? Been playing madden since 1992 lol and in leagues since 2002

Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently involved in. Just Joined VFL and OMFL

How did you hear about us? Played with and against a lot of you on TSO prior and some were in OMFL with me, also from lurking on TSO.
Why do you want to join the 12th Man Football? Being a commish is taxing at times just want to be an owner and have fun playing also my schedule slows down this time of year so I have time to add another league.

We pride ourselves in respect and communication. Why would you be a good addition to the league? I play by all rules and don't care what team I am or how many wins I get. I also play ALL my games in a timely matter and I am very active in and out of game.
What does “simulation” football mean to you? Not trying to beat "Madden" but play your opponent and learn from a win or a loss.
Which is more important to you… Winning or playing a game fairly and coming up short? Just playing is enough and having a good clean game.
Are you willing to play with any team that is available? Yes

We advance the online franchise every three days (72 hours) and require each owner to manage all aspects of their franchise. Will you be able to meet our advance schedule? Yes​

Hey Danny. Good to see you around. We haven't had any recent openings, but as you are well aware that can change at any moment. No need for a tryout game as we are familiar with you and your background already. We'll get you on the waiting list which is not based on chronological order. We'll select owners who we feel would best compliment the league. You're welcome to peruse through our forum and we'll let you know if/when an opening occurs. Let me know if any questions/concerns.

Doug

FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Kalvin Pugh
AGE: 29
EMAIL: kalvinpugh@gmail.com
YIM (league requirement for communication): war_eagle83
TIME ZONE: EST
PSN ID: Donkalion

What is your previous league experience (if any)? TSO NCAA Dynasty: Bump and Run

Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently involved in. Currently Bump and Run

How did you hear about us? Surfing the Forums looking for a Madden League.

Why do you want to join the 12th Man Football? Looking to quench my thirst for pro football even though I'm a college fanatic.

We pride ourselves in respect and communication. Why would you be a good addition to the league? I pride myself on playing good fair games, and look forward to being challenged.

What does “simulation” football mean to you? Playing each game as if you were coaching it in real life!

Which is more important to you… Winning or playing a game fairly and coming up short? No one loves to lose, but I rather lose to a good opponent then cheat to win, it just not my style.

Are you willing to play with any team that is available? Yes

We advance the online franchise every three days (72 hours) and require each owner to manage all aspects of their franchise. Will you be able to meet our advance schedule? Not a problem.​

Thanks for your application, Kalvin. We are currently at capacity with 24 owners as we have re-formatted to a non-traditional 24 man league. However, it never hurts to get an application in. Given your participation and experience with other leagues here at TSO; we'll put you on the waiting list without the need for a tryout game. In the meantime, let us know if any questions or concerns and feel free to follow-up on the league status as we sometimes see vacancies appear as the spring/summer months are upon us. Your interest is appreciated!
~Doug aka CHUNKNESS
12th Man Football Commissioner

FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL):Lawon M.
AGE:25
EMAIL:lawon.mathis@gmail.com
YIM (league requirement for communication): Mrwitness36
TIME ZONE: pst
PSN ID:Mrwitnes36

What is your previous league experience (if any)?

Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently involved in.
Ncaa PRIDE (2012)

How did you hear about us? searching in forum

Why do you want to join the 12th Man Football? Been away on a deployment for awhile and I will like to get back in football and video games

We pride ourselves in respect and communication. Why would you be a good addition to the league? I believe I can add more maturity to the league along with a "TEAM ATTITUDE"

What does “simulation” football mean to you? A nice gameplay close to real life football "cheese free"

Which is more important to you… Winning or playing a game fairly and coming up short? Playing the game fairly to just have fun.

Are you willing to play with any team that is available? Yes any team available I'm willing to play with

Thanks for your application, Lawon, and thank you for your dedicated service to our country! We are currently at capacity with 16 owners as we have re-formatted to a non-traditional 16 man league. We simulate ALL games with CPU opponents. Please know that we will advance the CCM every 48 hrs. If that format interests you, a tryout game against one of the current owners would be required. Assuming your tryout is a success, we would put you on our waiting list for the next available vacancy. Let us know how you wish to proceed. Your interest is appreciated!

~Doug aka CHUNKNESS
12th Man Football Commissioner

No problem and yes I'm still interested in a tryout

FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Ian JohnsonAGE: 26EMAIL: full_Prooff@yahoo.comYIM (league requirement for communication):Full_ProoffTIME ZONE:ESTPSN ID:Johnsonthedude
What is your previous league experience (if any)? I played in an NCAA13 league on here but I forget what the name of it was... been busy with school and finally got to a point in school where I can play my ps3 again
Please list ALL of the leagues that you are...none

Thanks for your application, Ian. Glad to hear that you can finally find time to pick up the sticks while you're at school. We are currently at capacity with 16 owners as we have re-formatted to a non-traditional 16 man league. We simulate ALL games with CPU opponents. Please know that we will advance the CCM every 24-72 hrs depending on when the last user vs. user game is completed. If that format interests you, a tryout game against one of the league's current owners would be required. You will be responsible for initiating a post in the league's scheduling forum to schedule your tryout. We will communicate with you there as we would if we were scheduling an actual league game. Assuming your tryout is a success, we would put you on our waiting list for the next available vacancy. Let us know how you wish to proceed. Your interest is appreciated!

~Doug aka CHUNKNESS
12th Man Football Commissioner

LtJustice - Browns
CSteud - Raiders
hoodiii - Seahawks
dablakpope - Patriots
saintsdave75 - Chiefs
Gutcheck64 - Bears
CHUNKNESS - Colts
cry_havoc - Lions
pittrocks43 - Rams
Michael Overman - Falcons
Hulk_hagen_55 - Bills
AveryB - Giants
CaptMoe - Cowboys
Scikotic - Texans
PepperNY - Ravens
DJDunn6 - Saints

FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Carl Turner
AGE: 34
EMAIL: carlt78@yahoo.com
YIM (league requirement for communication): carlt78
TIME ZONE: EST
PSN ID: CTfromDC

What is your previous league experience (if any)? United Leagues, MOF, TSO (GMFL, Rookie Symposium, 1st and Ten, Against the Grain)

Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently...TFS (PS3 Fifa league)

What's good Carl. Thanks for your application. It looks like you've had some great league experience with TSO over the past year and a half. At first glance, it appears that we'll be able to get you lined up with a team right away without a tryout game. However, please complete the 12th Man application in full. To do so, click on the "View full quote" tab of the original post and you'll be able to copy the other questions which request additional information of you.

I also want to make sure that you are aware of our "non-traditional" league format that we recently changed to. The franchise consists of 16 owners; 2 user teams per division. Games in which BOTH teams are human controlled opponents are played. Games in which one or both teams are CPU controlled opponents or any games in which a human controlled opponent cannot attend prior to the assigned deadline are simulated regardless of the schedule timing. If that's cool with you and assuming your application looks good after you have completed the remaining questions, we can line you up with a team from the AFC North. We are currently in week 13 and the available team records are as follows... Steelers (6-5), Ravens (5-6), or Bengals (4-7). The Browns (6-5) are held by LtJustice and currently lead the division. We would allow you to look at each team's roster if you would prefer to see the personnel before making your decision.

With that said, let me know what's up. Thanks, again, for your interest in our league!

Doug aka CHUNKNESS
12th Man Football Commissioner

Cool CHUNKNESS

I can dig the non-traditional set-up. I ran in two traditional CCM's that became a lil boring. That's why I went to MOF. We don't use the CCM in Madden, but do it old school with a site similar to league daddy. games open once a week, and all games are user v user. This league would give me three leagues total, which I think is my max to handle, pretty slow season at work. Was looking to get in a NCAA league, but I don't think I will, everything is filled up and unlike the Xbox, there are only a couple out there on the TSO site. That said, I'm in if the app is okay wit ya. I'd take the Bengals, I'm already running with Baltimore in my MOF League. Let me know whats up, preciate the consideration. Later



FIRST AND LAST NAME (OR LAST INITIAL): Carl Turner
AGE: 34
EMAIL: carlt78@yahoo.com
YIM (league requirement for communication): carlt78
TIME ZONE: EST
PSN ID: CTfromDC

What is your previous league experience (if any)? United Leagues, MOF, TSO (GMFL, Rookie Symposium, 1st and Ten, Against the Grain)

Please list ALL of the leagues that you are currently...TFS (PS3 Fifa league) EDIT I am now in the MOF (WEEK 11) a non TSO League

How did you hear about us? Searched the forums for PS3 Madden leagues

Why do you want to join the 12th Man Football? I need a sim Madden league to be apart of. Trying to get back into the Madden swing before 25 comes out, and hopefully get a spot in the new league.

We pride ourselves in respect and communication. Why would you be a good addition to the league? I'm good competitor, lose more than I win normally, but I like to keep it all fun. Trash talk and rivalries keep the interest in the league going. I'm good with communicating my availability and trying to schedule games. Always show opponent respect, no lobby BS with me and my game.

What does “simulation” football mean to you? Sim ball is playing and coaching the game as you would see on any given Sunday. Just common sense stuff for anyone who's ever watch NFL Football. Specific examples, mix up play calls, balance attack, no glitching, no "money" plays, no rocket catching, basically no exploiting possible cheesy tactics just to say you won a video game. Its all a hobby and for fun.

Which is more important to you… Winning or playing a game fairly and coming up short? Playing a fair sim game, but of course I go out with the plan to win every game.

Are you willing to play with any team that is available? Yup

We advance the online franchise every three days (72 hours) and require each owner to manage all aspects of their franchise. Will you be able to meet our advance schedule? Yup