Arizona Ron
Footballguy
I'm in 4 this year, all for money. Pretty sure I'm going to go insane as I typically only do 2.
14 this season, 5 dynasty, 2 keeper and 7 redraft! It might be a bit too much but I love it and I have plenty of free time with my job right now, I think next year when I'm in the States I will have to downsize my number of leagues but for now I'm good =)
You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
It is a statement of fact - When you play in 4 leagues you could be routing for the same RB in two and against him in two others. Then you have a WR but you play against his QB in one league and the same WR in another, oh and you start the QB in the last - The chief reason people play in so many leagues is so they can have at least have 1 or possibly 2 title contending teams and forget about the bad ones - Playing in 4 leagues is gambling for sake of gambling... Strategy is almost out of the window as opposed to playing in 1 or 2...You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
I'm in 10 redrafts and I don't regret it at all. I'm not involved in FF to "root" for people. I'm in it for a fun hobby that also happens to be profitable. Managing 10 teams isn't that hard - I spent no more than 30-45 minutes each night last year responding/sending trades and/or waiver pickups. I managed a 78% ROI last year on 8 leagues so I upped it to 10 this year, and I feel better about my leagues this year than last. Even if I don't end up profitable this year, I will likely win a decent portion of my money back and I had fun doing it. It's a lot cheaper hobby at my stakes (~$100 per league) for year-round enjoyment (also in a few dynasty leagues) than other hobbies.It is a statement of fact - When you play in 4 leagues you could be routing for the same RB in two and against him in two others. Then you have a WR but you play against his QB in one league and the same WR in another, oh and you start the QB in the last - The chief reason people play in so many leagues is so they can have at least have 1 or possibly 2 title contending teams and forget about the bad ones - Playing in 4 leagues is gambling for sake of gambling... Strategy is almost out of the window as opposed to playing in 1 or 2...You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
Most people in that many leagues know they just need a FF fix, nothing wrong with that, but for me it makes it less enjoyable.
It is not a fact, how can enjoyment ever be a fact? Yes you may run into the situation in question but I find that fun, Trying to work out whether I can win in both leagues if a certain thing happens or not.It is a statement of fact - When you play in 4 leagues you could be routing for the same RB in two and against him in two others. Then you have a WR but you play against his QB in one league and the same WR in another, oh and you start the QB in the last - The chief reason people play in so many leagues is so they can have at least have 1 or possibly 2 title contending teams and forget about the bad ones - Playing in 4 leagues is gambling for sake of gambling... Strategy is almost out of the window as opposed to playing in 1 or 2...You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
Most people in that many leagues know they just need a FF fix, nothing wrong with that, but for me it makes it less enjoyable.
Agree with this 100%. Sure Mccoy might beat you in one league, but he might lead you to a league championship in another.It is a statement of fact - When you play in 4 leagues you could be routing for the same RB in two and against him in two others. Then you have a WR but you play against his QB in one league and the same WR in another, oh and you start the QB in the last - The chief reason people play in so many leagues is so they can have at least have 1 or possibly 2 title contending teams and forget about the bad ones - Playing in 4 leagues is gambling for sake of gambling... Strategy is almost out of the window as opposed to playing in 1 or 2...You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
Most people in that many leagues know they just need a FF fix, nothing wrong with that, but for me it makes it less enjoyable.
nice stats on the ROI.I'm in 10 redrafts and I don't regret it at all. I'm not involved in FF to "root" for people. I'm in it for a fun hobby that also happens to be profitable. Managing 10 teams isn't that hard - I spent no more than 30-45 minutes each night last year responding/sending trades and/or waiver pickups. I managed a 78% ROI last year on 8 leagues so I upped it to 10 this year, and I feel better about my leagues this year than last. Even if I don't end up profitable this year, I will likely win a decent portion of my money back and I had fun doing it. It's a lot cheaper hobby at my stakes (~$100 per league) for year-round enjoyment (also in a few dynasty leagues) than other hobbies.It is a statement of fact - When you play in 4 leagues you could be routing for the same RB in two and against him in two others. Then you have a WR but you play against his QB in one league and the same WR in another, oh and you start the QB in the last - The chief reason people play in so many leagues is so they can have at least have 1 or possibly 2 title contending teams and forget about the bad ones - Playing in 4 leagues is gambling for sake of gambling... Strategy is almost out of the window as opposed to playing in 1 or 2...You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
Most people in that many leagues know they just need a FF fix, nothing wrong with that, but for me it makes it less enjoyable.
Seeing a box score or someone doing well that you don't own in many leagues doesn't impact me at all. It's like poker - you can't let one hand get you down. It's all about positive equity in the long-run and finding opportunities for pickups or trades. I don't stress at all about individual players.
Yea, best year, but only my second year. I haven't been involved in FF very long. First year I had no idea what I was doing. Last year I didn't know a lot but did really well. I'm pretty confident in my leagues this year, but of course that means I'll probably do terrible. Anything above 0% is gravy for me... I don't really -need- the money but it's nice to win something. I think over 20% represents a successful season. ROI is so sporadic with small sample sizes. I was a touchdown away in one league from not even making the playoffs, then went on to win it, which was almost half my winnings. Then I was two points in another league from 2nd to 1st, which would have added another 30% to my ROI.nice stats on the ROI.I'm in 10 redrafts and I don't regret it at all. I'm not involved in FF to "root" for people. I'm in it for a fun hobby that also happens to be profitable. Managing 10 teams isn't that hard - I spent no more than 30-45 minutes each night last year responding/sending trades and/or waiver pickups. I managed a 78% ROI last year on 8 leagues so I upped it to 10 this year, and I feel better about my leagues this year than last. Even if I don't end up profitable this year, I will likely win a decent portion of my money back and I had fun doing it. It's a lot cheaper hobby at my stakes (~$100 per league) for year-round enjoyment (also in a few dynasty leagues) than other hobbies.It is a statement of fact - When you play in 4 leagues you could be routing for the same RB in two and against him in two others. Then you have a WR but you play against his QB in one league and the same WR in another, oh and you start the QB in the last - The chief reason people play in so many leagues is so they can have at least have 1 or possibly 2 title contending teams and forget about the bad ones - Playing in 4 leagues is gambling for sake of gambling... Strategy is almost out of the window as opposed to playing in 1 or 2...You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
Most people in that many leagues know they just need a FF fix, nothing wrong with that, but for me it makes it less enjoyable.
Seeing a box score or someone doing well that you don't own in many leagues doesn't impact me at all. It's like poker - you can't let one hand get you down. It's all about positive equity in the long-run and finding opportunities for pickups or trades. I don't stress at all about individual players.
Was that a career year for you?
I guess technically anything over 0% is better then nothing with ROI.
good post..Yea, best year, but only my second year. I haven't been involved in FF very long. First year I had no idea what I was doing. Last year I didn't know a lot but did really well. I'm pretty confident in my leagues this year, but of course that means I'll probably do terrible. Anything above 0% is gravy for me... I don't really -need- the money but it's nice to win something. I think over 20% represents a successful season. ROI is so sporadic with small sample sizes. I was a touchdown away in one league from not even making the playoffs, then went on to win it, which was almost half my winnings. Then I was two points in another league from 2nd to 1st, which would have added another 30% to my ROI.nice stats on the ROI.I'm in 10 redrafts and I don't regret it at all. I'm not involved in FF to "root" for people. I'm in it for a fun hobby that also happens to be profitable. Managing 10 teams isn't that hard - I spent no more than 30-45 minutes each night last year responding/sending trades and/or waiver pickups. I managed a 78% ROI last year on 8 leagues so I upped it to 10 this year, and I feel better about my leagues this year than last. Even if I don't end up profitable this year, I will likely win a decent portion of my money back and I had fun doing it. It's a lot cheaper hobby at my stakes (~$100 per league) for year-round enjoyment (also in a few dynasty leagues) than other hobbies.It is a statement of fact - When you play in 4 leagues you could be routing for the same RB in two and against him in two others. Then you have a WR but you play against his QB in one league and the same WR in another, oh and you start the QB in the last - The chief reason people play in so many leagues is so they can have at least have 1 or possibly 2 title contending teams and forget about the bad ones - Playing in 4 leagues is gambling for sake of gambling... Strategy is almost out of the window as opposed to playing in 1 or 2...You might have wanted to start that with "For me" as given the number of people that are in more than two leagues that statement is a pile of rubbish.Anything over 2 is just foolishness... Even at 2, you still have some crossover and makes routing for and against stuff annoying. Once you hit 3, there is way too much and it just gets silly.
Most people in that many leagues know they just need a FF fix, nothing wrong with that, but for me it makes it less enjoyable.
Seeing a box score or someone doing well that you don't own in many leagues doesn't impact me at all. It's like poker - you can't let one hand get you down. It's all about positive equity in the long-run and finding opportunities for pickups or trades. I don't stress at all about individual players.
Was that a career year for you?
I guess technically anything over 0% is better then nothing with ROI.
I saw someone post not too long ago that they gave up FF, and still come to the site because they like reading up on the news and stuff, so it's probably valid.whose the wise guy who voted for 0?
OCD?Grigs Allmoon said:I saw someone post not too long ago that they gave up FF, and still come to the site because they like reading up on the news and stuff, so it's probably valid.whose the wise guy who voted for 0?
I'm in 9 and barely pay attention to the points during games until Monday. I cheer for teams (yes, two), not just my ff players.More on the "rooting for and against myself".... as a stat geek, I have no problems when on Monday Night (and Sunday Night) where I'm rooting for someone to hit a wacky window (as long as there's some space in that window). Needing Rodgers to throw between 305 and 340 for me to win both leagues makes the end of games more exciting for me.
makes sense. get a lot of good information here about guys you other wise wouldnt really know.I saw someone post not too long ago that they gave up FF, and still come to the site because they like reading up on the news and stuff, so it's probably valid.whose the wise guy who voted for 0?
I don't play FF any more. I still come to this site mostly for the FFA, but I pop in here fairly regularly, I guess. It is a good way to keep up with NFL information and information about individual players.makes sense. get a lot of good information here about guys you other wise wouldnt really know.I saw someone post not too long ago that they gave up FF, and still come to the site because they like reading up on the news and stuff, so it's probably valid.whose the wise guy who voted for 0?
Examples (I know there are a lot more but)
Julius Thomas, and Marlon Brown, when your around these parts those are regular names. Talking to people at work or else where they look at you like: Do you mean Julius Erving and Marlon Brando?
FFA?I don't play FF any more. I still come to this site mostly for the FFA, but I pop in here fairly regularly, I guess. It is a good way to keep up with NFL information and information about individual players.makes sense. get a lot of good information here about guys you other wise wouldnt really know.I saw someone post not too long ago that they gave up FF, and still come to the site because they like reading up on the news and stuff, so it's probably valid.whose the wise guy who voted for 0?
Examples (I know there are a lot more but)
Julius Thomas, and Marlon Brown, when your around these parts those are regular names. Talking to people at work or else where they look at you like: Do you mean Julius Erving and Marlon Brando?
Living in Buffalo, a city with an NFL team without a massive local fanbase on this board, I feel I have something to offer in the Bills threads.
Also, you can count on anything I say to be impartial. I have no underlying bias that I expect player X or player Y have a good year because he is on my team....because I have no FF teams. I think the underlying bias gets overlooked too often on a lot of the hype trains around here. It's easy to fall in love with a player and overrate him, I did it plenty of times back in the day. Sometimes you need that unbiased person to bring you back to earth.![]()
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