Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Guess the Owner

It has long been a belief of the league office that the ideal number of teams in a fantasy league is 10. One of the reasons is that it thins the rosters enough, but doesn't dilute them too much. The other reason is that there are really 10 different types of fantasy sports players- and this league has them all. Can you identify which owner fits which role?

Player #1:

Player1 keeps a low profile, but is terrifying when he comes out of hiding. This guy drafts well, and is scary to deal with- because he always gets a great return on a trade. He's one step ahead of you on the waiver wire, and pays attention to matchups. It's horrifying how well he keeps things close to the vest, as you can never really see which direction he is going.

Player #2:

Has little to no attachment to anyone on his team, and will jettison them in a heartbeat. Player2 believes that a bad trade is better than no trade at all. Every now and then they'll hit it big, but sometimes the desire to seal the deal is greater is greater than the result of the trade. Will always be a wild-card, and depending on the trade winds could finish anywhere from 1st to 10th.

Player #3:

Not everyone in the league is completely immersed in it. Player3 enjoys what he is doing, but does not define himself by it. He's the guy in the league who doesn't mind losing every once in a while, and is really just enjoying the ride. Their biggest reason for participating is a love for sports, and real life allegiances take precedent over fantasy glory in the end.

Player #4:

Player4 just loves the feeling of being a GM. Every aspect of the league makes them feel like a real life front office chief. The depth of this specific league, with it's drafts, keepers and moveable picks gives Player4 a playground that is perfectly suited for him.

Player #5:

Player5 is a hotshot. Brash and confident, has no fear in pulling the trigger on a big trade, and letting people know he is right to have done so. Unafraid to boast about his teams fortunes, Player5 is a good contrast to some of the quieter, more conservative players in the league. Player5 is smart and good at what he does; and he better be because everyone is ready to see him fall.

Player #6:

Every league needs an owner who uses his head. This is the intellectual of the group who is looking to win now, but will never sacrifice his future for the now. Will have a tendency to overthink things at times, leading to inactivity at various spots. Quiet, like Player1, but lacks the darkness that pushes #1 towards the top.

Player #7:

Someone in the league will inevitably fall in love with anyone and everyone who has the smallest fantasy success for them. This feeling goes well beyond the fantasy arena, as Player7 will root for any of his crushes in real life for the rest of his. To try to trade for a crush, or to convince Player7 that any said crush isn't as good as he thinks will result in a slap in the face. A literal slap in the face.

Player #8:

Player8 would succeed in any fantasy arena on earth- due to good knowledge, and a borderline obsession with fantasy success. A ballsy player who will always make a move; however unlike Player2, trades with a purpose. Great on the waiver wire, and consistently acquiring top line talents- Player8 is a lot like Player1, but with better visibility.

Player #9:

A close cousin to Player7, gets attached but does not fall in love. The attachment leads Player9 to be a very conservative deal maker, and as a result, usually gets a good return. The conservative dealings usually stem from a strong draft, an achievment that he is not willing to taint by trading off any of his "steals."

Player #10:

Player10 takes his team very seriously, but not until the draft starts. A keen knowledge of the game and it's players cannot always overcome a lack of preparation and strategy. A hybrid of Players 2 and 5, a dealmaker who won't be quiet about his movings. Has scary potential should he ever get things together.

18 comments:

Eli said...

This is so much harder than I thought it would be.

Where's the answer key?

Where's my any key?

JR said...

Player 11 is in it for the postseason sex boat party.

Anonymous said...

Player 11 is Stem.

-Drew

Anonymous said...

Alright I'll take a stab at it. I had the hardest time with Stem, Viano, and myself and trying to match them up with Players 1, 6, and 9. But, I shall take my chances...

1 - Viano
2 - Latomke
3 - Souzek
4 - Edwin
5 - Brendel
6 - Stem
7 - JR
8 - Gun
9 - Wolf
10 - Champ
11 - Stem again

-Drew

Eli said...

I'll give it a whirl:

1. Drew
2. LaTomke
3. Lincoln
4. Champ
5. Baron
6. Stem
7. Ed
8. Me (I feel like an asshole declaring this)
9. JR
10. Viano

JR said...

Am I really number 7? That sucks, as I thought I was a little better than merely someone who gets crushes on players.

For the record, I've considered trading every single player on my initial roster, with many offers put on the table. I don't draft players on the team I root for usually, nor am I clouded in trade discussion by players I like.

Bitches.

Mine should be: Noble stallion owner, who trades with the most deft of insight and drafts with the most keen of eye. Can be expected to pay attention religiously and finish in the top three, threatening for many titles. Also a lucky son of a bitch.

Anonymous said...

Dammit - I didn't want to be #5. Does everyone really want to see me fall?

I mean everyone?

Really?

That's fine. Fine, just fine.

Jerks.

-BARON

JR said...

I really AM No. 9, aren't I? Hott.

My guesses:
1. Viano (no doubt, he's like Billy Beane...even when he's wrong, we assume he has a master plan)
2. Champ. (Also a slam dunk)
3. Lincoln
4. Ed, of course.
5. Baron
6. Stem, though I wonder what gets said about him before this season.
7. LaTomke, I guess.
8. Eli.
9. JR
10. Drew? Damn dude, calling Drew out. Obviously I don't think this is Drew, but I don't know who to bump.

Eli said...

I really love this place.

Edwin said...

Scoreboard:

Drew: 4 correct
JR: 4 correct
Eli: 2 correct

I'm going to let this sit for a little longer in case anyone else wants to try it before posting a giant comment with my thoughts and reasonings.

Edwin said...

Oh yeah, Jamie got three right after she read this, so Eli should be very ashamed

Anonymous said...

FINE.

1) Stem.
2) Champ.
3) Viano.
4) Ed.
5) Baron.
6) Lincoln.
7) J.R.
8) The Gun.
9) Drew.
10) Me?

-Tomke

Anonymous said...

Less than half from JR, Gun, Jamie, and myself? That's crap. I think your answers are wrong. Boo to you!

Did I just see a fake press conference with Steve Phillips as Cubs GM? I'm sure I was dreaming.

-Drew

Anonymous said...

Sigh. I wish my own was not so obvious. Thanks for the positive spin anyway, Ed.

I'll give it a shot, based on my initial reaction and not the previous lists/number correct that has been posted:

1. Stem
2. Champ
3. Lincoln
4. Drew
5. LaTomke
6. Baron
7. Ed
8. Gun
9. JR
10. Viano

Anonymous said...

If Lincoln's going to take a crack at this, I suppose I should too.

1-Drew
2-Champ
3-Lincoln
4-LaTomke
5-Ed
6-Stem
7-Baron
8-Eli
9-JR
10-Me

-andy

Anonymous said...

1. Drew Bennett on Monday Night.
2. Bertrand Berry's non-plays.
3. Daunte Culpepper's 10 turnovers in two games.
4. Marc Bulger's dislocation.
5. Who Is Ron Mexico's ass, out of which they pulled something.
6. The church attended when it was announced Cadillac Williams was not playing that week.
7. Najeh Davenport's 30 minutes of fame.
8. The Week 9 byes
9. Torry Holt's knee.
10. Elkhart, Indiana.



Whoops. I think this was a list for something else.

Edwin said...

Updated scores:

Tomke: 6 correct
Lincoln: 3 correct
Viano: 2 correct

However, I will say this: Lincoln was not supposed to be number three. But after re-reading the description (it fits him well), and seeing that everyone thought it was him, I'm starting to think that I'm the one who got #3 wrong.

Eli said...

Now that we've relived the worst moments of the last year of my life, I'll go drink some bleach, eh?