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The End of Fantasy Football

Posted on August 5, 2009 at 10:36 AM.

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I used to love fantasy football. I used to love the NFL. But my love for the NFL has been slowly replaced by college football the last few years. And being 37, married and having two young kids has left me with less time and care for playing fantasy football.

I’ve run my own league for 14 years but the end of the road has come. I just don’t care anymore. I still love draft night, although we have tried an auction the last two years, since it’s a great time to get your friends together and talk smack while picking players. It’s the rest of the year that falls flat.

I’m certain my lack of interest in the NFL is hurting my enjoyment. Family life has also played a role. I hate rooting for or against players just because of how it might affect my fantasy team. Running to check the latest update on the fantasy scores or watching the ticker during games just to see how my guys are doing feels dumb now. Anyone else giving up on fantasy football?

Comments

# 1 klb835 @ Aug 5

I thought about it. Just for the simple fact you can dominate the whole season and all it takes is one bad game during the playoffs and you lose out on the money. Or when you put up a high score only to lose to a team that goes off on you with their scrub players. I love drafting still and I love watching my team good or bad.