It's over when it's over, ain't it baby ain't it.
rips you like a dagger, can it baby can it.
Wish we could do it over, damn it baby damn it.
We had it in the air, we just couldn't land it.
- Eric Church "Over When it's Over"
These lyrics may be about a failed relationship, but what better way to sum up where I'm at with my season. Overall, the connection I have with my team is like a relationship. This year it was a rocky one, but it's a relationship.
I have to give my team attention. Without attention a fantasy team will fail, just like a relationship. A fantasy team needs loyalty. An owner who doesn't show his team some loyalty will have a widely different roster each week, which most likely isn't a good thing. A good owner has to spend time with his team. I'm not saying you need to hangout with the professional players, as cool as that would be; but you need to spend time thinking about your roster each week. Comparing match ups and keeping an eye on injuries, picking only the players that will give your team the best chance of winning.
Comparing a fantasy team to a human relationship isn't as big of a stretch as one might think. Sure you'll have some ups and downs, but in the end it's the thought that counts. My relationship was a failure, but there's always next year to start over and try again. We may not have worked out too well, but just like any tough breakup, you'll be back for more sooner or later.
For the rest of the year, I will focus on not finishing in last place, regardless of the fact that I will not be making the playoffs.
Tyler does a great job with making readers laugh in this one. The comparison with those lyrics and his fantasy team is hilarious. This blog stays away from Tyler's description of fantasy football and the players, and brings light to the fact that he has not succeeded in fantasy this year by "sticking a fork in it". Yet, in Tyler's defense, he is right; a fantasy team is like a relationship. Your looking up your players and stats every single day, and it's sort of like your second (or first) girlfriend haha! Great job Tyler!
ReplyDeleteI like the humor you added to the post. The title is great and gives insight to what you might be writing about. I really liked everything about it, from the song lyrics to your comparisons. Better luck next time!
ReplyDeleteI have to say even though I still don't know what fantasy football is, I really enjoy reading your posts. You have the ability to make something that may be abstract to other people something totally relateable. I think it's because of your conversational tone throughout this piece and your blog as a whole. In this post specifically, you liiken your relationship with your fantasy footbal; team to a humanrelationship and I thin based on your entire blog and the passion you have for this activity, it was an effective analogy.
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