I have been approached by the owner and good friend that I play in the Super Bowl to take the proceeds of the winnings and split it 50/50. The winners take is 6/12 and 2nd place is 2/12. It's a pretty good sum of money but then everyone has their own opinion as to what a lot of money is. For me, getting the trophy and taking a heaping
from it is worth more than the cash so I'll probably hedge my bet.
Good Luck to all still playing this weekend
I've said this a few years now off and on, but I think the best thing to do is to take X percentage of the winnings and buy youth sports equipment for your local high school or middle school. It's something I've progressively pushed all of the big money leagues I'm in to do and I think personally ALL fantasy football leagues period in the US should do it as a standard.
There are a lot of hurting youth sports programs out there, not just football, and a lot of them need new and improved and safer equipment. One of the things I love about football or it's multi dimensions across so many age groups is that the game, and youth sports, saves lives. There are kids out there who no parenting, no guidance, no discipline and not much hope and youth sports teaches team work, leadership, confidence and often humility and the means under which meritocracy matters.
I would suggest to the other owner , that instead of a 50/50 split, that
You give 60 percent for youth sports in your area. Cut the red tape, find out what those kids need and buy it. Saves you the trouble later of having to put a Glock in the mouth of some gravy train desk driving pencil pusher bureaucrat who lied to you if you just give a check.
Take an advance on 10 percent and buy stuff for Toys For Tots.
Take 20 percent and have a little party for you and your league mates.
Give 10 percent to the winner.
The old man says taking a little trophy makes you a winner this year, but giving back to local kids in your area makes you a winner forever.
Ryan Bingham: You know why kids love athletes?
Bob: Because they screw lingerie models.
Ryan Bingham: No, that's why we love athletes. Kids love them because they follow their dreams.
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