MistaWrite Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 This is my second year of participating in a $$$ FF league. I debated about joining one or two other leagues as well (as I'm completely addicted to this stuff now), but can't wrap my mind around rooting for a player in one league and knowing he's killing me in another. For the many (most?) of you out there who run multiple franchises, does that enhance or detract from your overall experience? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUBJPO01 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Usually I root for the players who help me in the league where there is more $$$ at stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Actually it makes me think less about FF when the games are being played and helps me focus more on the games rather than the individuals........I can't control what any of them do week to week but I do have control over enjoying the games even more. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 This is my second year of participating in a $$$ FF league. I debated about joining one or two other leagues as well (as I'm completely addicted to this stuff now), but can't wrap my mind around rooting for a player in one league and knowing he's killing me in another. For the many (most?) of you out there who run multiple franchises, does that enhance or detract from your overall experience? Why? I am in multiple leagues and this year they are very diverse. I tend to care to my local league the most. I play that with guys I know as well as money and the turd talking that goes on from Monday night - Sunday mornign is terrific. So if I had a guy in that league I would root for him even if he is killing me in another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Not an unusual topic. I got a bit carried away with FF a few years back and was in a bunch of leagues. But the whole rooting for and against players simultaneously started to ruin my enjoyment of the game. So, now I have a 2-league maximum. My local dynasty league (23-years and running) takes priority, even though there isn't a lot of cash at stake. I guess I could win about 2000 units or so if I won regular season and playoffs, which is a nice chunk of change, but bragging rights outweigh any monetary gain in that league. In my "other" league, I draft the best available player and always try to field a competitive team. But if there is a decision to be made, I usually try to get as many guys from my dynasty league on my roster as possible in order to minimize the "rooting for and against" scenarios. Have fun this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I don't let it bother me. If it did, I would drop out of leagues and that's just not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaWrite Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Not an unusual topic. I got a bit carried away with FF a few years back and was in a bunch of leagues. But the whole rooting for and against players simultaneously started to ruin my enjoyment of the game. So, now I have a 2-league maximum. My local dynasty league (23-years and running) takes priority, even though there isn't a lot of cash at stake. I guess I could win about 2000 units or so if I won regular season and playoffs, which is a nice chunk of change, but bragging rights outweigh any monetary gain in that league. In my "other" league, I draft the best available player and always try to field a competitive team. But if there is a decision to be made, I usually try to get as many guys from my dynasty league on my roster as possible in order to minimize the "rooting for and against" scenarios. Have fun this season. That's good advice. I could certainly seem myself drafting similar teams, with as much positive overlap as possible to prevent the rooting for/against syndrome. Only problem with that would be if a shared player got hurt...but since you'd have to deal with that situation anyway, be that person on one of your teams or 10, I guess it wouldn't be that bad. Thanx for the post...and have a great season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Do what I do and join 5-8 leagues. Then you're almost guaranteed to be both starting, and playing against, any player. So... you really don't care what player does anything. You can just sit back, drink beer, and root for good football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Do what I do and join 5-8 leagues. Then you're almost guaranteed to be both starting, and playing against, any player. So... you really don't care what player does anything. You can just sit back, drink beer, and root for good football. +1 I pay no attention to my opponents lineups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramhock Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I also have a 2 league max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Do what I do and join 5-8 leagues. Then you're almost guaranteed to be both starting, and playing against, any player. So... you really don't care what player does anything. You can just sit back, drink beer, and root for good football. Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz13 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of playing fantasy football. Isn't the reason you play to watch and root for the players you drafted. That is why I play. If you have so many leagues that you don't focus on the players that makes the whole point of playing moot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Usually I root for the players who help me in the league where there is more $$$ at stake. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 This week, League A I was playing FWP as my no2 back. Playing against SA in that same league. In League B, I was the one playing SA, playing against FWP. Same owners too... Kinda weird. ________________________________________________________________ Every league is different, so I don't find these complications take away from the game itself. I think that you manage each team differently based on that league's scoring system, group of owners, etc. So they are all equally challenging in their own rights. What I do, is cheer for the players in my BIG $$$ league and that's it. Whatever happens in my smaller leagues is what happes. Like I said, I just go to those sites make my lineup changes/whatever and leave. With my big league, thats the one where I'm talking smack and active on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I don't let it bother me. If it did, I would drop out of leagues and that's just not an option. +1 just win baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Actually it makes me think less about FF when the games are being played and helps me focus more on the games rather than the individuals........I can't control what any of them do week to week but I do have control over enjoying the games even more. Hope that helps. Completely agree with this. You either need to play in one, or 6. Never just two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 When I first jumped into multiple leagues I had spreadsheets each week of who I had playing and who was playing against me. It got very difficult to figure out who to cheer for. Now I just try to get the best player available in each league. Often there is overlap but many times there isnt. What I don't do is go out to see who I'm playing against. That way I can watch almost any game and be excited about a big play from a particular player. Sure, later I look at the scores and say DANG, I was playing against him in 2 leagues.... But it makes watching the games fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Usually I root for the players who help me in the league where there is more $$$ at stake. That's the general philosophy I take, but I take a look come Sunday night before the night game and root for the players on the team that I have a shot at winning for that week. After about 7 or 8 weeks of the season I focus on rooting for the players on the teams that are doing well and have a good shot at the fantasy playoffs. If I have 3 or more teams, it's rare that all 3 teams are contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigalf03 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I don't think it takes away from the experience at all. I am in 5 leagues and all of them have different priorities. My local being most important and 32 more homers (as much as I love it) the least. Last night I had FWP, Culpepper, Pitt Def, Mia Deff, and R. Brown to root for in different leagues. Sure some of them played against me in leagues, but overall it makes every play count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of playing fantasy football. Isn't the reason you play to watch and root for the players you drafted. That is why I play. If you have so many leagues that you don't focus on the players that makes the whole point of playing moot. I play for the draft, the strategy, the trades, the moves, the news, the detail, and absorbing as much football as I can. But I don't kid myself that rooting for anyone actually has any effect on the game. I love good football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinersIn2006! Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of playing fantasy football. Isn't the reason you play to watch and root for the players you drafted. That is why I play. If you have so many leagues that you don't focus on the players that makes the whole point of playing moot. I agree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of playing fantasy football. Isn't the reason you play to watch and root for the players you drafted. That is why I play. If you have so many leagues that you don't focus on the players that makes the whole point of playing moot. I know who my players are, so I "root" for them. Not keeping track of my opponent's players does not diminish my enjoyment of the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) I know who my players are, so I "root" for them. Not keeping track of my opponent's players does not diminish my enjoyment of the games. plus jaun Edited September 9, 2006 by Robash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of playing fantasy football. Isn't the reason you play to watch and root for the players you drafted. That is why I play. If you have so many leagues that you don't focus on the players that makes the whole point of playing moot. I play for the draft, the strategy, the trades, the moves, the news, the detail, and absorbing as much football as I can. But I don't kid myself that rooting for anyone actually has any effect on the game. I love good football. you pretty much beat me to it.... as far as those that say they dont pay attention to the players that are against them i agree to an extent, after I set my lineup I dont worry about them anymore. The reason I look at my opponents lineup is so that if I have say Steve Smith who is questionable but my opponent has a seriously strong lineup then i may roll the dice and hope smith plays and the reverse is also true if it seems i have a pretty easy matchup i wont risk players with questionable matchups and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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