Does anybody NOT participate in FF?

[bisonthunder]

3 threads devoted to FF on top of the page... does anyone else actually like football for the games?

[Scott K]

Me! The one time I played FF I took 2nd place, and I never touched it all year, because I forgot about it. I got a check for my winnings, and thought, that was kinda dumb!

[RiverFish]

I love Fantasy Football and I also love watching football.

Go Badgers! Go Bison!

[SkunkedAgain]

I used to be BIG into fantasy football. I won pools a few times, but loved reading up on the up-and-coming players. The reality for me was that it sucked up too much time in order to compete the way that I wanted to do it. Sure I could have just taken a more laid back approach, but my approach over the past five seasons has been to just enjoy watching games. I don't need gimmicks and side-games to truly enjoy the sport of football. No more fantasy football, baseball, hockey, or NASCAR. No lineups to set. No nothing. Just a beer in one hand, the remote in another, and a relaxing smile on my face.

[eyehunter]

I don't play either. Have been asked many times to, but have no interest in it at all. Football is the only sport that I follow all year long, and like stated in the original post, I would rather enjoy and follow the real game being played than worring about what all my other players are doing.

[Big Dave2]

I haven't played FF in about 7 or 8 years. I just don't have the time anymore plus I just don't care enough.

[Cooter]

I've never done a FF league. I'm sure I will some day. Actually, if you're a Queens fan, doesn't that qualify as 'fantasy' football?

[jerkbait]

I am with Cooter. That is as close as I come to playing FF. Go Vikes!!!

[JBMasterAngler]

I have ZERO interest in fantasy football (or any sport for that matter)! I have better things to do with my time then checking other players' stats and worrying about who to draft. Besides, aside from casually watching the vikes, I really don't care much for the NFL...college football is way better to watch!

[zamboni]

I love football MORE BECAUSE of fantasy. If I weren't in fantasy, would I really care how Jamal Charles did? No, but since I am, I pay attention to all the teams including the Rams, Chiefs, Bucs, etc. that are bad, bad teams. Before, I only cared about watching the Vikes. BTW, around 10 years in FF and have yet to have a single Packers player on any of my teams.

[Big Dave2]

...college football is way better to watch!

Now here's something I can absolutely agree on!

Roll Tide!!!!!

[Shack]

Different Strokes for Different Folks.

Personally college football puts me to sleep. I have no clue why? I can't stand it, even the Gophers.

I agree. Fantasy Football gets you into more than just the Vikings on Sunday. I would "NOT" recommend to start it though. Just as I said 4 or 5 years ago "Fantasy Football Is for goofballs and nut-jobs". Well, after the first season of finally giving in to see what was up, you will get hooked. Next thing you know you are watching 5-8 games on Sunday and having instant updates sent via text to your phone.

I am sure like most anything the thrill will end down the road and I will move on to raking the yard again on Sunday or shoveling snow.

[Big Dave2]

Personally college football puts me to sleep. I have no clue why? I can't stand it, ESPECIALLY the Gophers.

[Jim Uran]

Yep, I play fantasy football. I'm a hardcore football fan and fantasy football just makes every game more intersting. Normally I wouldn't care when the Bengals and the Browns play, but if I have Ochocinco in my lineup the game actually means something to me... haha!

[TurnUpTheFishing]

I played my first season of FF last year. I thought it was kind of silly how people got so worked up by it and almost didnt even play last year, I just didnt get it. After playing it a season I too think it makes football a little more interesting outside of your favorite team. Had enough fun with it I am looking forward to playing it again this season.

[Canon Guy]

I don't. I played 2 seasons about 30 years ago and never was interested again.

[PurpleFloyd]

No time for FF. I watch the real thing and that is as far as it goes. I am thinking about starting a fantasy politics league though. that would be a hoot.

[bbqhead]

FF is real boring... Played one year and that was enough for me. Would rather

watch the grass grow.

randy

[TR21HP]

If you're a true football fan any game is fun to watch. If you are a homer and only watch "your" team I guess fantasy football would provide entertainment. Personally I watch the game because I enjoy it, whether it be pro. college or high school.

[not_nuf_time]

I started playing ff in 1985, played for about 12 more years. It consumed my mind constantly, maybe I took it a little to seriously(I watched any game I had player in or my opponent had players in). Then my kids started growing up and I ended up coaching travel sports year round so I wasn't able to put much time into watching football. So I quit playing ff, couldn't be happier about the decision, much more time to do things and way less stressful Sundays. Now I watch the Vikings and thats about it.