JT 'The Brick'- 'most fantasy football fans seem addicted& (1 Viewer)

[Legion of Doom]

I've taken dumps that had better content than this!

 

[This_Is_Not_VRR]

I just wrote the following e-mail to JT:

Hi JT,

In my opinion, a lesson in personal ethics coming from you is akin to a lesson in social graces from Mike Tyson. Why don’t you come off of your soapbox and admit that you’re part of the problem. Do you really think someone sitting around listening to your show for 3 hours is any more “enlightened” than a guy who spends a couple of hours a day enjoying Fantasy Football? It’s all pabulum for the masses and nothing more than a harmless diversion from all the BS going on around us. Like anything, an unhealthy obsession with Fantasy Football is just as dangerous as any obsession. The guy who spends 14 hours a day at his job is just as warped as the obsessive Fantasy geek. A guy sitting around listening to your loud, obnoxious show for hours on end is similarly affected. A well balanced life should be the goal. And by the way, I play FF and very much enjoy it. I’m not obsessive about it but I do spend a couple of hours a day with it during the season. And you know what? I have 6 kids (one in college), own my own company ( 2 companies, in fact), travel the world, and enjoy a wonderful life with my wife. When you suggest that we take our kids outside to teach them a jump shot, why don’t you instead teach your kids empathy, tolerance, critical thinking skills, instead of the crap you put on your show. What does your kid think about you yelling at people on the radio and degrading them in public? Do you really think you’re teaching him or her how to be a better person in the world?

What a hypocrite you are

ZING!

 

[Spike]

Blast away, but a lot of what he's saying is true. Not everything, but a lot.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

JT's job is to stir up people and polarize the opinions of his listeners / readers.

Everything in moderation....

He's got the three most important things in life wrong though... so his opinion should therefore be thrown into the circular file.

 

[DeCleater]

I do my job far better than JT does his. Maybe he should work a little harder for his employer.

Last time I checked you were free to do whatever you want with your spare time.

Thank you for sharing JT, don't get an inflated view of yourself, your still just a radio sports show host.

 

[DeCleater]

JT's job is to stir up people and polarize the opinions of his listeners / readers.Everything in moderation....He's got the three most important things in life wrong though... so his opinion should therefore be thrown into the circular file.

God, family, and the Green Bay Packers. Right Grid.

 

[Pictus Cat]

Fantasist!!! Run for your lives!!!!!!!

 

[ALL IN]

I just wrote the following e-mail to JT:

Hi JT,

In my opinion, a lesson in personal ethics coming from you is akin to a lesson in social graces from Mike Tyson. Why don’t you come off of your soapbox and admit that you’re part of the problem. Do you really think someone sitting around listening to your show for 3 hours is any more “enlightened” than a guy who spends a couple of hours a day enjoying Fantasy Football? It’s all pabulum for the masses and nothing more than a harmless diversion from all the BS going on around us. Like anything, an unhealthy obsession with Fantasy Football is just as dangerous as any obsession. The guy who spends 14 hours a day at his job is just as warped as the obsessive Fantasy geek. A guy sitting around listening to your loud, obnoxious show for hours on end is similarly affected. A well balanced life should be the goal. And by the way, I play FF and very much enjoy it. I’m not obsessive about it but I do spend a couple of hours a day with it during the season. And you know what? I have 6 kids (one in college), own my own company ( 2 companies, in fact), travel the world, and enjoy a wonderful life with my wife. When you suggest that we take our kids outside to teach them a jump shot, why don’t you instead teach your kids empathy, tolerance, critical thinking skills, instead of the crap you put on your show. What does your kid think about you yelling at people on the radio and degrading them in public? Do you really think you’re teaching him or her how to be a better person in the world?

What a hypocrite you are

good job, we should all put our names on an e card or something and send it to him..all 25,000 of us.

 

[azcards33]

By JT the Brick

MSNBC contributor

Updated: 1:42 p.m. MT Aug 23, 2006

. Have you ever listened to a sports radio show that consists of only fantasy talk? It is easily the most embarrassing format on the dial with insecure men who cannot think for themselves. Imagine grown men calling into sports talk shows only to ask questions about how they should set their roster for the upcoming Sunday. You would think that if an individual invested enough time and money to play in a fantasy league, they would not need the advice from a host who never played professional football. I get sick to my stomach when a listener calls into my show with his voice cracking as if he just saw a ghost and asks me my advice on which quarterback he should start in one of his three fantasy leagues. Be a man, set your own roster and stop wasting my time with this nonsense. Why would you want to root for a quarterback other than the one that is leading your home team into battle against your most hated rival?

Here's the link to his message board with reader reaction:

http://boards.live.com/MSNBCboards/thread....am=HIPDelay%3d1

Man, I just heard part of one of these types of shows and it is difficult to take, extremely difficultOne guy called during Round 3 of his live draft to ask if he should take McGahee, Gates, or Santana Moss

Why do some of these people even get involved with fantasy football if they have no idea whatsoever what they are doing and constantly relying on the advice of others?

 

[NoFBinLA]

Man, I just heard part of one of these types of shows and it is difficult to take, extremely difficultOne guy called during Round 3 of his live draft to ask if he should take McGahee, Gates, or Santana Moss Why do some of these people even get involved with fantasy football if they have no idea whatsoever what they are doing and constantly relying on the advice of others?

I remember when people used to hear sports talk radio and think the same thing -- about how godawful they were and how only the biggest zeroes would call. Things change.Some FF shows I have heard are awful. And some are quite good. The best just feed you opinions and info and let you make up your own mind. I was gonna reply to JT but a) his show blows so why even give it credence and b) I don't care that much. What he says doesn't apply to me (happy family, good kids I play sports and other things with, job that isn't so buttoned down that we can't talk FF as long as work gets done) and honestly most hobbies can be addictive to the point of damaging obsession.Hell, he could have been complaining about the couple (I can't remember where) who left their toddler in bed alone at home to go see Lord of the Rings, of the insane obsession some folks have with online poker or World of Warcraft.Any of the above fit his little tirade just as well -- it's not like what he says is ground breaking or completely irrelevent. It applies to some. Not all.

 

[Jack Ham & Eggs]

In fairness, he does make a few valid points along the way.

That said, any adult male that publicly goes by the name "JT the Brick" has no room to call out other men for a lack of maturity. Give me the guy with a Brett Favre poster over his bed and a real name over the guy that has to introduce himself to new people by saying "Hi, I'm JT the Brick." I'm sure the ladies just LOVE that.

 

[azcards33]

Man, I just heard part of one of these types of shows and it is difficult to take, extremely difficultOne guy called during Round 3 of his live draft to ask if he should take McGahee, Gates, or Santana Moss Why do some of these people even get involved with fantasy football if they have no idea whatsoever what they are doing and constantly relying on the advice of others?

I remember when people used to hear sports talk radio and think the same thing -- about how godawful they were and how only the biggest zeroes would call. Things change.Some FF shows I have heard are awful. And some are quite good. The best just feed you opinions and info and let you make up your own mind. I was gonna reply to JT but a) his show blows so why even give it credence and b) I don't care that much. What he says doesn't apply to me (happy family, good kids I play sports and other things with, job that isn't so buttoned down that we can't talk FF as long as work gets done) and honestly most hobbies can be addictive to the point of damaging obsession.Hell, he could have been complaining about the couple (I can't remember where) who left their toddler in bed alone at home to go see Lord of the Rings, of the insane obsession some folks have with online poker or World of Warcraft.Any of the above fit his little tirade just as well -- it's not like what he says is ground breaking or completely irrelevent. It applies to some. Not all.

I agree that some of these shows contain some valuable info (player updates, injury reports, changes to depth charts, etc). One of them here locally in Phoenix often has one of the guys from KFFL on it, that one is one of the better ones.

 

[Riffraff]

Didn't have a problem with it either.

Obsession in excesss is rarely deemed appropriate in society.

Just another thing to pass the time.

Something to keep our minds occupied.

Just don't let it rule your world.

 

[cracKer]

rack it

 

[cracKer]

J.T. - Wikipedia

 

[FightingWombat]

Millions of dollars are being lost each year by companies that pay individuals to come to work and earn an honest living only to discover that their employees care more about their fantasy team than the products or services that they are paid to produce or sell.

I surf for football info at work but only because they blocked all the p0rn. Sorry JT, your article/rant isn't anything new. We see it every year.

 

[David Dodds]

I find it funny that he talks to the whole home team thing. Most of these Sports DJs move around the country every few years and instantly have a new home team. And when your team gets knocked out of the playoffs, should we all tune out?

I like watching good football games. Fantasy gives me an excuse to know more about all the teams.

I also loved the I have never played, but I know it's stupid and a timewaster. On a similar thought....I have never had a threesome with two porn stars, but I am sure it's over-rated and a complete waste of my time.

 

[David Dodds]

From Wiki.

He is on the air from 7pm to 11pm Pacific time. Yeah he is out there throwing the baseball with his kid when he gets off of work at 1 am. What a loser.

 

[Stealthycat]

I work out almost everyday, I play FF, I shot my bow, do chores around the house, play with both my children and make love to my wife a minimum of 60 minutes

I have time

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I am not sure why anyone would be upset with JT.

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).

I think the element a lot of guys like JT are missing is that it is a hobby that satisfies the urge to gamble on anything. So for him to bag on fantasy football is only consistent if he also takes sports wagering to task as well.

Now, who is this guy again? I seem to remember hearing the name JT the Brick before, but I have never heard his show.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

A guy who's current gig came about directly from winning something refered to as a "Smack Off" is throwing stones at other folks who play fantasy football?

Ummm.....yeah.

I suppose it's like a car wreck. No one should pay attention to this sort of thing, but you just have to for whatever reason.

 

[LHUCKS]

From Wiki.He is on the air from 7pm to 11pm Pacific time. Yeah he is out there throwing the baseball with his kid when he gets off of work at 1 am. What a loser.

This tool couldn't carry my jock in a social setting.

 

[BassNBrew]

From Wiki.He is on the air from 7pm to 11pm Pacific time. Yeah he is out there throwing the baseball with his kid when he gets off of work at 1 am. What a loser.

This tool couldn't carry my jock in a social setting.

Major league hanging curve...but I'll be excellent.

 

[JimmyD]

The typical fantasy football player rarely goes to any football games throughout the course of the season. There are plenty who are season ticket holders in your town and support the home team at all costs, but the majority never drives a car into the parking lot of a stadium, sets up the grill and drinks a few cold ones before kickoff. I go to NFL games almost every week and interact with thousands of fans who can care less who you are starting at wide receiver in your fantasy league because they care more about the outcome of the game that they are actually attending.

Wouldn't his time be better spent with his family playing a board game instead of spending an entire day at a stadium on one of his few days off?I know there is an article (New York Times maybe?) out there somewhere that is a lot like this except it bashes on football not fantasy football. The thought being why spend time and money on a game that you are not participating in instead of with your family?

I'm sure if someone really wanted to you could make anything look trival compared to spending time with the family/kids.

 

[Riffraff]

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).

Agreed.I think there was a post here recently about buying your own Spock outfit, err a jersey for your imaginary football team. Heck, there are even conventions where people show up in jerseys, but aren't real football players (or real wizards in pointy hats?). Here, they talk about how the "Legion of Doom" was able to stave off defeat to the "One Eyed Willies" with a last minute (Monday Night football) catch by He Hate Me. Rushing/receiving stats = hit pointsPassing stats = mana100 yard games = special abilitiesCan lose a day (Sunday) a week playing an imaginary game with your friends."Last week I created an imaginary medieval world in my basement" is basically saying the same thing as "last year I won 3 fantasy football championships." Neither really existed, but are fun to talk about.yada yada yada -I've never played D&D, but can see the resemblence. Not sure you can win real money in D&D though.

 

[ArcticEdge]

I work out almost everyday, I play FF, I shot my bow, do chores around the house, play with both my children and make love to my wife a minimum of 60 seconds

I have time

I'd have time too then....

 

[Delusions Of Adequacy]

I don't have a Brett Favre poster on my bedroom wall, so I'm off the hook.

Don't know about the rest of you losers.

Framed Tommy Andrea Kramer Suzy Kolber poster in my home office.... Here's to you Suzy.

Shu...Shuzy....I want to Kiss You!

 

[Two Deep]

I was thinking of giving up Fantasy Football for heroin and staying away from the computer at home to go back to the bars, maybe get a mistress while I'm at it. Hell the kids won't miss our Sundays of watching football and eating chicken wings.

 

[barndog]

This is pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the brilliantly evil method of draft order determination...

Why FF Matters

 

[barndog]

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).

Agreed.I think there was a post here recently about buying your own Spock outfit, err a jersey for your imaginary football team.

If you haven't seen it...Triumph at the Star Wars premiere

 

[TheLastDispatch]

I am not sure why anyone would be upset with JT.

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).



I think the element a lot of guys like JT are missing is that it is a hobby that satisfies the urge to gamble on anything. So for him to bag on fantasy football is only consistent if he also takes sports wagering to task as well.

Now, who is this guy again? I seem to remember hearing the name JT the Brick before, but I have never heard his show.

Personally I play FF because it takes my love and passion for football to a new level and intensity. Not so much just to gamble.Not really sure I think FF is geeky, but I can see your point.

 

[BusMan]

JT the Brick

 

[BusMan]

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).

Agreed.I think there was a post here recently about buying your own Spock outfit, err a jersey for your imaginary football team. Heck, there are even conventions where people show up in jerseys, but aren't real football players (or real wizards in pointy hats?). Here, they talk about how the "Legion of Doom" was able to stave off defeat to the "One Eyed Willies" with a last minute (Monday Night football) catch by He Hate Me. Rushing/receiving stats = hit pointsPassing stats = mana100 yard games = special abilitiesCan lose a day (Sunday) a week playing an imaginary game with your friends."Last week I created an imaginary medieval world in my basement" is basically saying the same thing as "last year I won 3 fantasy football championships." Neither really existed, but are fun to talk about.yada yada yada -I've never played D&D, but can see the resemblence. Not sure you can win real money in D&D though.

There is also the non-trivial fact that the players on FF teams are actually real.

 

[Franknbeans]

From Wiki.He is on the air from 7pm to 11pm Pacific time. Yeah he is out there throwing the baseball with his kid when he gets off of work at 1 am. What a loser.

This tool couldn't carry my jock in a social setting.

The real question is why are you wearing your jock in social settings?

 

[bocksheesh]

This is pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the brilliantly evil method of draft order determination...

Why FF Matters

Loved that column. The goldish and piranhas seems nasty. But definitely funny.I checked out those guys' book website whyfantasyfootballmatters.com and it looks like pretty good stuff.

As for JT, the dude is a clown.

 

[GiantsRule]

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).

Agreed.I think there was a post here recently about buying your own Spock outfit, err a jersey for your imaginary football team. Heck, there are even conventions where people show up in jerseys, but aren't real football players (or real wizards in pointy hats?). Here, they talk about how the "Legion of Doom" was able to stave off defeat to the "One Eyed Willies" with a last minute (Monday Night football) catch by He Hate Me. Rushing/receiving stats = hit pointsPassing stats = mana100 yard games = special abilitiesCan lose a day (Sunday) a week playing an imaginary game with your friends."Last week I created an imaginary medieval world in my basement" is basically saying the same thing as "last year I won 3 fantasy football championships." Neither really existed, but are fun to talk about.yada yada yada -I've never played D&D, but can see the resemblence. Not sure you can win real money in D&D though.

You're comparing ice cream to horse manure. There's a world of difference between the two. Besides the opportunity to win money or bragging rights, or to get further invested in a favorite player or team, it's an accepted activity for just about anyone: jocks, nerds, computer geeks, truckers, CEOs, etc.If the two are so similar, go to a bar during the football season and look at the ticker during the game to find stats for your players. You can say, "cool! Chad Johnson caught a 49-yard TD. He's on my fantasy team." More than likely, you'll get a bunch of other guys talking about their teams and you end up with perfectly acceptable conversation that most people will either participate in or at least acknowledge.Same setting but replace CJ's TD with a story of the power you accumulated rolling your 2,434-sided dice in your buddy's basement on Friday night. If you don't get your head flushed down the toilet for a full minute by your peers, you should offer to do it yourself.

 

[my man otis]

wonder if this guy has ever frequented vegas or AC.

should have been out with his kids or taking a class instead.

 

[mightyeskimo]

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).

Agreed.I think there was a post here recently about buying your own Spock outfit, err a jersey for your imaginary football team.

If you haven't seen it...Triumph at the Star Wars premiere

Never gets old! lol

 

[Riffraff]

Fantasy Football is on par with Dungeons & Dragons, except instead of picking up an elven magic user you are selecting a wide receiver. Is it geeky? Yes, but I love it anyway (FF, not D&D - even I have standards).

Agreed.I think there was a post here recently about buying your own Spock outfit, err a jersey for your imaginary football team.

If you haven't seen it...Triumph at the Star Wars premiere

The Triumph vids with American Idol hopefuls are priceless too.