[quote name='BigAT']If it's obvious that one player is going to win a game (ex. up 28 in the second half, up 14 with the ball and under 2:00 left in the game) when there is a disconnect, that player should have the opportunity to play the computer to earn a win as it's clear they deserve it. I think that should be determined on a case by case basis and "wins" should only be awarded when it's clear that the outcome is a sure thing.
That's all assuming that the disconnect is incidental. If anyone is intentionally pulling the plug, they should obviously get kicked from the league immediately. The same thing might apply to someone that disconnects frequently. If it takes 2-3 attempts to get a single game in every week, your spot in the league should probably go to someone else. The truth is, a stable, reliable connection should likely be a requirement for an online league like this.[/QUOTE]
I agree with this also, I also would like to add in those instances when its not clear what the outcome was going to be its best to try and get the game back to where it is which does, take some coordination. Last night after I got kicked off xbox live and everything me and SayHey got back in the game scored with the same two people and ran the clock back down to where it was. This did allow for us to avoid injury and it was as fair as it gets from a disconnect.
I also know sometimes for some unknown reason at least last year there was franchises I was in where me and one opponent could never connect. I think once in the fantasy draft league that happened between me and you BigAt, I believe I bowed gracefully and let you play the computer ( I was probably going to lose anyway my team was horrid ). In these situations whats the protocol.
I think another factor that should be taken into consideration is track record, there is certain people in the League that's been around since the beginning, Soodmeg, BigAT, Broadway Row, ... etc. I know when getting into a game with BigAT if it says he disconnected I know it was some malfunction of some sort because He doesn't quit games. I believe a players Longevity and past dependability should play a factor in the ultimate decision of kicking.