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The Law of the Land

Constitution

Preamble

The West Buzzard League was founded to bring together owners who share a passion for football, creative roster building, and the pursuit of a championship. Through the dynasty format, each owner has the freedom to build a lasting franchise, develop a distinct strategy, and make bold decisions that shape their team’s future.

There is no place for passive bystanders in this league. Every owner is expected to remain engaged, take pride in their franchise, and compete to win each season. Building for the future does not excuse surrendering in the present.

This constitution upholds spirited competition, integrity, and accountability while allowing each owner’s vision to flourish. The title of champion must be earned through skill, dedication, and a relentless commitment to winning.

Article 1 — League Structure and Dues

  • The West Buzzard League is a 10-team, superflex, full-PPR, IDP dynasty league. Individual defensive players are drafted and started alongside offensive players. Roster, scoring, waiver, and playoff settings follow the league platform.
  • Annual dues are $50 per team, payable before the season.
  • The $500 prize pool is distributed as follows: first place $300, second place $125, and third place $75.

Article 2 — Trades and Rule Changes

  • Owners may trade players and rookie picks up to three drafts into the future.
  • All trades and rule changes must go through the commissioner and co-commissioner.
  • Accepted trades are binding, subject to commissioner and co-commissioner review, and are not subject to league veto.
  • Collusion, player rentals, outside compensation, and undisclosed agreements are prohibited.
  • Trades may be reversed only for a documented rule violation, collusion, or platform error. If the commissioner is involved in a dispute, the co-commissioner may settle it.

Article 3 — Competitive Lineups

  • Every owner must prioritize winning each matchup over improving draft position or helping another team.
  • Owners must fill every starting position with an available, eligible player and make reasonable lineup decisions using information available before kickoff, except as permitted below.
  • The only acceptable reason to leave a starting position empty is when doing so ensures a victory—for example, benching a defense when the opponent has no players remaining and potential negative points are the only way to lose.
  • Legitimate rebuilding is permitted, but intentionally weakening a weekly lineup to lose is prohibited. An unexpected result or reasonable start/sit decision is not proof of tanking.

Article 4 — Draft Order and Tanking Penalties

  • Rookie draft order is determined first by regular-season win/loss record, with worse records receiving earlier picks. Ties are broken by regular-season maximum points for, with lower totals receiving earlier picks.
  • Confirmed intentional losing results in:
    • First offense: a verbal or written warning.
    • Second offense: the franchise’s second-round rookie pick moves back one position—for example, 2.01 becomes 2.02.
    • Third offense: the franchise’s first-round rookie pick moves back one position—for example, 1.01 becomes 1.02.
    • Fourth offense and beyond: May result in league removal and/or continued garnishment of draft capital, as determined by the commissioner and co-commissioner. No additional draft-capital penalties will be imposed after an owner is removed from the league.
  • Each scoring week counts as one offense. Escalation requires notice of the prior offense.
  • Confirmed collusion or deliberate league sabotage may result in an immediate removal review by the commissioner and co-commissioner.

Article 5 — Enforcement and Ownership

  • The commissioner and co-commissioner oversee enforcement, rule changes, and league disputes.
  • Before imposing a penalty, league leadership must explain the alleged violation and allow the owner an opportunity to respond.
  • Owners may appeal penalties. If the commissioner is involved in the dispute, the co-commissioner may resolve the appeal.
  • Replacement owners inherit the franchise’s remaining players, picks, prepaid dues, and obligations.
  • Rules and penalties apply prospectively, not retroactively. Unforeseen disputes are resolved by the commissioner and co-commissioner consistently with this constitution.

Spicy Eyes, DC, CME

Commissioner · 2x Runner Up