I think the reason some finally get fed up with FF is that they come to the realization that no matter how much time and effort one puts in, it far too often comes down to luck.
Correct - I'm sure that is the case for many.
I think so. There's a frustration to being the most prepared and best-built team and stil not win. Owners like this increase the odds of success by adding volume but that goes against the idea of reducing league volume.
I was in six this year. Results:
1. Win division, highest points, in championship. Was 1pt away from losing after a round 1 bye.
2. Missed playoffs, 3rd highest points.
3. Missed playoffs, highest points, 3rd in division. The division winner was 2nd lowest points total.
4. Won division, 2nd highest points, round 1 bye, lost by 50 points n round 2.
5. Won division, barely. Highest points total, split pot in championship.
6. Wild card, barely made it in to playoffs by a fluke set of game outcomes but had the highest total points.
Not a brag attempt. It just shows the random nature of FF even if you put together stellar teams that score more than everyone else. A single fluky game is the dice roll element where no amount of previous success matters in a single moment.