Fantasy Football: Is, With All Due Respect, Stupid

October 16, 2010   ·   John Bartram   ·   Jump to comments

OK, I'll be the first to admit a couple things about fantasy football, or any fantasy sport for that matter.   I just don't get it.  Not even in the slightest.
Next, I don't' want to.  I have enough hobbies and it appears to be a very time consuming.
Also, I know that I am in the minority with my opinion.  Fantasy sports has become a huge pastime and business.
Though I've never "played" it or never been involved in it, I get the basic idea.  That's where one of my biggest objections stems from.
Let's say I'm a Kansas City Chief fan.  OK, I am.  Let's pretend they're playing the Houston Texans this Sunday.  OK, they are.
If I've "drafted" Andre Johnson, however, I want him to do well Sunday.  Conversely, as a Chief fan, I want him to fail miserably.  Where is my allegiance?  Has my "fantasy" team now become more important than the team I've rooted for all my life?
I've always pictured fantasy ...

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