Spotlight On: High Stakes Contests

Tournament-style is easy to understand - In the first week you'll submit a starting lineup and the players won't come from a limited roster, you'll get to select starters from the entire NFL. Any combination of studs and sleepers that you want. "Who do I start" now becomes a question that is grand in scope and is joined by the more strategic decision - "who do I wait to start?"

From the second week onward until the season ends, your choices each week are only limited by the rule that you cannot start a player more than once. Sure, we all want the star players gaining points for our team, and in the Tournament of Champions they will. But only once. Better make it count.

At the end of week 12, the highest scoring team in each six-team bracket wins $2400. The brackets are then disbanded as the 200 highest scoring teams from the regular season advance to play for four more weeks during the Finals (week 13-16). Only the total scores during those four weeks will be used to determine the final rankings and the Tournament Champion.

Contest Summary:

The FFTOC brings you the ultimate way to play high-stakes fantasy football. Its newly developed tournament-style puts you on the most level playing field anywhere. This unique no-draft format cranks up the fun and it all starts with a simple concept. You can start any player you want - but only once.

How old is this contest: First year

Website: http://www.fftoc.com

For More Information: [email protected]

Cost to Enter: $1,200

Total Spots Available: 600

Top Prize: $250,000

Total of All Prizes: $576,000

Other Prizes:

The presentation of the $250,000 grand prize check will be made in the participant's home town by a representative of the FFOTC at an all expenses paid dinner and award ceremony. The evening will include up to six friends and transportation by limo.

Prizes/Payout % of Entry Fees: 80%

Prizes Guaranteed?

All prizes are guaranteed with the exception of the grand prize, which may be prorated if there are fewer than 600 paid entries.

Prizes Link: www.fftoc.com/prizes.php

Draft - Live or Online? N/A

If Live, Where/When: N/A

Associated Events with Live Draft: N/A

Famous Persons Participating: David Dodds

Fantasy League Structure:

Number of teams in each division? 6 teams per bracket
Head to Head or Total Points? Total points
Weekly Lineup Requirements? 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K, 1 DEF
Trades Allowed? N/A
Free Agent Pickups Allowed? N/A
If FA allowed, describe method: N/A
Complete Rules Link: www.fftoc.com/rules.php

Why is your contest/game unique?

The FFTOC is easily the most unique high-stakes game available since it is the only one that did not take the small league concept and pretend it works on a huge scale. The FFTOC was created expressly with a large set of players in mind with an aim to make the tournament as fair, fun and challenging as possible. It removes the elements of luck and disadvantage while giving exponentially more control and strategic decisions to the team owners. Making decisions every week is far more unique than drafting a team in the summer and riding it all season.

Final thoughts?

The FFTOC ushers in "tournament-style" play for fantasy football, the newest and most exciting thing to happen since awarding yardage points instead of only touchdowns. This style of play is the way to go for serious enthusiasts who care more about showcasing their skill than relying on luck and a draft slot to build a team. If you want to play fantasy football between a dozen friends, then league play is superb. If your desire is to pit your skills against everyone else in the world, then "tournament-style" at the Fantasy Football Tournament of Champions is your ticket. It's Tournament Time!

Message Board link: http://forums.fftoc.com/eve

FAQ Link: http://www.fftoc.com/faq.php