Sgt. Ryan Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) Money, I already have more titles than most. Edited December 26, 2006 by Sgt. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 the money's nice but that'll soon be gone. The Title lasts forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 The money in my local is not that much, although it is nice to always have a little extra $$ for the year's efforts. So it is more of getting your name on the traveling trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Money first. If money isn't important then why not just do free leagues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NewbieTewl Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 For me, it's about the prestige.  To my wife, it's about the money.   + 1 more  Also her liking the money makes her more supportive of FF  I have been in a money league for 8 years, 16 team league, 8 teams make the playoffs and more money per playoff round while the other 8 teams go to the toiletbowl with the opportunity to lose even more money each round they are in. I have 5 superbowls, 3 wins in the SB's, and 7 of 8 postseason appearances. in year 6 I went to the TB, my wife was very irritated at no post superbowl winnings and insisted the next year that I "pay more attention in the pre-season".  If I must dear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Furley Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 + 1 more  Also her liking the money makes her more supportive of FF  I have been in a money league for 8 years, 16 team league, 8 teams make the playoffs and more money per playoff round while the other 8 teams go to the toiletbowl with the opportunity to lose even more money each round they are in. I have 5 superbowls, 3 wins in the SB's, and 7 of 8 postseason appearances. in year 6 I went to the TB, my wife was very irritated at no post superbowl winnings and insisted the next year that I "pay more attention in the pre-season".  If I must dear....  Amen to that. I rarely bring home any cash from fantasy football, so when I do it saves me for a little while anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Free leagues suck. Â The winning the championship is nice, but if I had the choice between winning the fantasy bowl and, let's say, $500 or not winning the fantasy bowl, but racking up cash for high scores and season high points total therefore winning $1000, I'd rather have more cash. No brainer for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Both. Â The $$ doesn't last long, but the memories can last a lifetime. Smacktalk = priceless The thrill of victory (or defeat) feeds my competitive nature. Â The $$ buys real stuff, being the best at something that doesn't really exist isn't that grand of an accomplishment. I never play in free leagues, so there must be something to the $$ for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loc Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I pocketed $800 by taking the Championship in my office league this year. But I tell you, it's getting my name on the trophy (which I had been trying for the last 7 years to do) that was the real motivator for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 (edited) Free leagues do not offer the competitiveness and seriousness of leagues where you have to pay ...that's my opinion ...I compare to playing poker on the internet ( fre games or tournaments without cash prizes ) to playing for real money ...still want to win but the stakes normally decides the level of thrill  I still say the money comes and goes ( nice to gt it ) but its the trophy , and the satisfaction and yes even some bragging rights that makes it all the more worthwhile Edited December 26, 2006 by isleseeya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I like to think it shows my FF superiority whenever i win. But being a realist i know, it's all about luck. I play in several very competitive BOTH leagues and i doubt very seriously i have more knowledge about FF or players then anyone else. I could lie to myself and say i won because i was the best owner, but the truth is..............it's all about LUCK!!! There is some skill, but at this level of competition you'd be a fool to think your any better off then another. Â Â Â I play for the fun, first and foremost. The prize money is a close 2nd, and pride is the last thing i worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 No doubt a great deal of luck involved ...but you still have to put in some time and studying when drafting , analyzing free agents , working the trades and finally setting a roster that you think will give you the best chance to win ...luck helps but playing a whole season worth of games , then winning enough to make the playoffs and then still winning all the playoff games to finally win title , takes more than luck ...I do agree having fun is really what it is all about ...but its a lot mor fun winning than losing as we all know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Rugby Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 The prestigue is the best part. I play in a league with guys I know, so there is a lot of smack talk each week. The money is nice and since my wife found out, I will be using it for a new garage door opener (no nudie bar trip for me). Â As many times as I have won, I am thinking about adding it to my resume. Maybe the Lions will make me their next GM (can't do any worse). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraftykraft Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I won our fantasy superbowl and season points total last year, which is worth $750. This year I am still in the points race and I am going into the second half of our championship game (17 week fantasy season) with a 33 point lead, so I will probably win this year too. But its definitely the prestige more than the $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Free leagues do not offer the competitiveness and seriousness of leagues where you have to pay ...that's my opinion ...I compare to playing poker on the internet ( fre games or tournaments without cash prizes ) to playing for real money ...still want to win but the stakes normally decides the level of thrill  I still say the money comes and goes ( nice to gt it ) but its the trophy , and the satisfaction and yes even some bragging rights that makes it all the more worthwhile   You aren't in the right free leagues. I'm in 3 free leagues formed of alll Huddlers and I assure they are all very competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Money, I already have more titles than most.    holy crap, I kinda agree with Sarge  In my main league I've won my 4th title in 8 years.  Won another league last year and just missed the finals and ended up in 3rd in a new league this year.  My leagues aren't big money ($50 buy in) so I guess both are kinda nice!!  Happy New Year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelhead Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 the money's nice but that'll soon be gone. The Title lasts forever. Â Â Â +1. After having lost 3 superbowls, finally winning this one is huge for me and I will spend the next 8 months rubbing salt in my buddies wounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Prestige, I asked for the trophy first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I've won 3-4 in the past, but this is the first year I've won the one that matters. My dammed local! The one with my dad, my uncle, best friend, and so forth. I finally get to talk smack to the ones that matter! Â I could care less about the cash. I usually send it out early to cover fantasy baseball dues or bet it all on bowl games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoog Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 If it means anything, the league I run went to Bragging rights only after nine years of a hefty entry fee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I'm in one league, A BOTH full of assholios who root for college teams other than my beloved Wolverines. The money doesn't really matter. It's all about facing off against the resident Sooner and Buckeye fan. Â And this was my year!!! Â Maize and Blue : 2006 BcS League Champion in the Inaugural Season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I'm in one league, A BOTH full of assholios who root for college teams other than my beloved Wolverines. The money doesn't really matter. It's all about facing off against the resident Sooner and Buckeye fan. Â And this was my year!!! Â Maize and Blue : 2006 BcS League Champion in the Inaugural Season. Â Â Â Losing to you in the SB was painful. But Ill take the next step next yr. Â Â And I completely do not agree its all about luck. Ive won my local 8 of 11 yrs, won just about every BOTH league I play, or at minimum been in the title game of at least most of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Losing to you in the SB was painful. But Ill take the next step next yr. And I completely do not agree its all about luck. Ive won my local 8 of 11 yrs, won just about every BOTH league I play, or at minimum been in the title game of at least most of them. Â Â Fun season. I'm with you on the luck theory. I've only been playing FF for 4 years and have 3 titles, and a runner up. Â Now if I could get the fabfive to step up in hoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Prestige. I play to compete and to win. The money is nice but for me, I'd compete the same way regardless if there were $10K or $0 on the line. I play to win and nothing else feels the same when I do win. Â Of course, I've only won three titles in six total leagues over maybe 20 total seasons so I don't win all that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 2nd title in 3 years...put a solid G in my pocket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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