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Draft Foul No. 2 & No. 3
by Geoffrey Stein on August 12 2008
Sponsored by: All American Touchdown Derby
We`re 22 days away from Sept. 4, and the start of the 2008 NFL season. It is now safe to hold a Fantasy Football league draft.
Unfortunately, many league drafts will be plagued with draft fouls, eight don`ts that put a damper on what is supposed to be the highlight of the Fantasy Football season.
For the good of all involved, it is highly recommended that one avoid the eight draft fouls that spring up.
Today`s first foul to avoid -- quoting the T.J. Houshmandzadeh commercial.
We`ve all seen the commercial. It was funny the first time.
We`ve all had someone quote it at a draft. It was funny the first time.
Now, two years and countless quotes at drafts later, the "T.J. Houshyamama" commercial has been played out. It`s time to move on, and find new material to make league mates chuckle. May I suggest Carrot Top`s latest set?
So when the 112-catch wide receiver leaves the board in Round 3, don`t refer to him as "T.J. Houshamazilla." When you add Houshmandzadeh to your roster, please don`t scream out "championship."
And for the love of all things sacred, if someone busts out "T.J. Houshmazode," don`t laugh. It only guarantees a repeat of the tired act for the 2009 draft.
Draft foul No. 3 is particularly annoying -- using all allotted selection time as a strategy.
There are many strategies in Fantasy Football such as going against the grain and drafting a wide receiver in the first-round or waiting to select a quarterback. Not a strategy, however, is purposely using all allotted selection time.
What advantage does writing down a selection then waiting 45 seconds to announce it offer?
Maybe one of your competitors will fall asleep?
Maybe that third bowl of chili will cause Doug to make a mad dash to the bathroom and miss his pick?
Maybe someone will assault you for taking too long, be arrested and miss the remainder of their selections?
The reasoning why one attempts this strategy is unknown, though one thing is clear: it only annoys league mates and offers no competitive advantage.
Draft foul No. 1 -- drafting injured players
Unfortunately, many league drafts will be plagued with draft fouls, eight don`ts that put a damper on what is supposed to be the highlight of the Fantasy Football season.
For the good of all involved, it is highly recommended that one avoid the eight draft fouls that spring up.
Today`s first foul to avoid -- quoting the T.J. Houshmandzadeh commercial.
We`ve all seen the commercial. It was funny the first time.
We`ve all had someone quote it at a draft. It was funny the first time.
Now, two years and countless quotes at drafts later, the "T.J. Houshyamama" commercial has been played out. It`s time to move on, and find new material to make league mates chuckle. May I suggest Carrot Top`s latest set?
So when the 112-catch wide receiver leaves the board in Round 3, don`t refer to him as "T.J. Houshamazilla." When you add Houshmandzadeh to your roster, please don`t scream out "championship."
And for the love of all things sacred, if someone busts out "T.J. Houshmazode," don`t laugh. It only guarantees a repeat of the tired act for the 2009 draft.
Draft foul No. 3 is particularly annoying -- using all allotted selection time as a strategy.
There are many strategies in Fantasy Football such as going against the grain and drafting a wide receiver in the first-round or waiting to select a quarterback. Not a strategy, however, is purposely using all allotted selection time.
What advantage does writing down a selection then waiting 45 seconds to announce it offer?
Maybe one of your competitors will fall asleep?
Maybe that third bowl of chili will cause Doug to make a mad dash to the bathroom and miss his pick?
Maybe someone will assault you for taking too long, be arrested and miss the remainder of their selections?
The reasoning why one attempts this strategy is unknown, though one thing is clear: it only annoys league mates and offers no competitive advantage.
Draft foul No. 1 -- drafting injured players
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