Anyone else tired of FFL?

Mojo Rising · 08-25-2005, 10:30 PM

Last year was my 3rd and final year with FFL. Before I played I was skeptical of the notion. How could you really root for your opponent to score (because he was on your FFL team.) It's not like I wasn't succesful...finished 2nd - 3rd - 2nd respectively in competitive 10 team leagues. This year I decided I was going to follow the Chiefs...not Antonio Gates and LT.

This article came out after I made up my mind and I am not as gung-ho on all of this guys points except for.

1. I will never root my a Bronco, Charger again (never had a Raider.)
2. I will never value individ stats over W - L 's again.

There. I don't feel so guilty anymore.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...nfl/index.html

08-25-2005, 10:32 PM

I wasn't planning to play this year, but I got my arm twisted.

jspchief · 08-25-2005, 10:34 PM

It gives me a reason to care about games that I otherwise don't care about, and makes me more knowledgeable about players that I normally wouldn't pay attention to.

And I wouldn't ever root for a Chiefs opponent that was on my FFL team. It's all about priority.

Mojo Rising · 08-25-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

I wasn't planning to play this year, but I got my arm twisted.

Happened to me last year too. This year I put my foot down and said no.

I never rooted for another team to beat the Chiefs. However, there was a part of me that was happy when Gates or LT scored vs. N.O. or T.B. etc.

Mile High Mania · 08-25-2005, 10:56 PM

If for some reason my fantasy win rides on something causing Denver to lose a game... I hope for the fantasy loss. I love playing fantasy football, but even as crazy as I am about it, I do my best to keep it all in perspective.

It does get me to watch games or learn about players that I would otherwise not care about. So, in that regard... I think it makes me a better fan of the NFL.

**Mr. Kotter** · 08-25-2005, 10:59 PM

Eh....I have a rule:

Don't draft Donks or Faders....period.

08-25-2005, 10:30 PM
Mojo Rising Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: OC Casino cash: $10009560	Anyone else tired of FFL? Last year was my 3rd and final year with FFL. Before I played I was skeptical of the notion. How could you really root for your opponent to score (because he was on your FFL team.) It's not like I wasn't succesful...finished 2nd - 3rd - 2nd respectively in competitive 10 team leagues. This year I decided I was going to follow the Chiefs...not Antonio Gates and LT. This article came out after I made up my mind and I am not as gung-ho on all of this guys points except for. 1. I will never root my a Bronco, Charger again (never had a Raider.) 2. I will never value individ stats over W - L 's again. There. I don't feel so guilty anymore. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...nfl/index.html
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Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $5695285	Eh....I have a rule: Don't draft Donks or Faders....period. __________________ "I've always said I worry about legacy and winning rings more than making money at this moment...We see what's going on around the league, but at the same time, I'll never do anything that's going to hurt us from keeping the great players around me.”
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