I was in a conference like that with mojo (not mojolad), ricemt, jasonfreeman, dcmoney, and about five other guys. Best season I ever put together I had 9 wins. I was a newbie then. What I remember of it isn't being kept out of the playoffs, but rather how competitive it was and how rivalries developed between all the teams. Built solid friendships with a few of the guys. One of the best times I ever had back during my first run.