Thanks a lot Donovan McNabb. Sure, you’ve endured constant criticism, injuries and a city that didn’t even want you to become a talented, pro bowl-caliber quarterback. But seriously, all you could muster against an unproven Packers defense is 8.63 points for my fantasy team?
Today fantasy leagues have taken center stage in the sports world. I’m waiting for the dog show season to start, because Gigli the poodle is about to resurrect her career after an accidental number two accident last year that ruined her chances for glory.
My tip of the week: Dominiquo Zorinski, the third grader from Sacramento, Calif., is going to have a breakout mini-golf season, so pick him up in the third round. Seriously, he will fill that “hole” in your mini-golf lineup.
Is there any other competition where the user has less control of the outcome? I mean sure you can mail your starting tight end with a pep talk, but that probably won’t help him catch any better. A large percentage of fans have a team in a league these days, but are there really any benefits besides the gratification of having “your” players earn more points than an opposing team? Well, my fantasy football teams are all in leagues with people I have met during the course of my life. With a league, you are able to keep in touch with these people that you might not normally converse with. The trash talking and strategizing takes up most of the dialogue, but occasionally other words are used. The best thing is that no matter what you may think you know, it is hard to predict what will happen.
Don’t try getting favorite players either, because too much is unknown. Injuries always take their toll. Anything can happen. My friend from Germany led the league in scoring last week and he has no ESPN to get aid from. The man added Tiki Barber to his roster before the season because he didn’t know of the running back’s retirement and new gig with NBC.
Speaking of ESPN, they have a guy who specializes in fantasy sports come on to discuss strategy every day. I wonder if he even wins the SportsCenter pool league. Every Web site seems to offer fantasy games these days, which makes sense because for the first time ever I feel the need to go to Bath&BodyWorks.com.
The other great thing is that now you have reasoning to watch meaningless games. Well, now their third receiver needs to get a few catches to put you ahead of your obnoxious cousin’s team. The drawback is having your favorite team playing against one of your fantasy players. Who does one cheer for?
If you play fantasy football remember that week one is not the end of the world, supposedly. If your into fantasy fishing, well why not just try actually fishing, you know, outside.