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Random Thoughts – Week Six
Times are tough. The economy is bad. You or someone you know has lost their job. You’re struggling to get by. Throw in the fact that you’re not doing
as well as you hope in fantasy football. And you have the recipe for depression. Well I’m here to help make you feel a little better about yourself.
So without further ado…the very first Positive and Uplifting Random Thoughts edition. Volume One.
1. Let’s start with the man with the most reason to be down (at least fantasy wise): Jay Cantor. Listen big guy. You may be winless. You may have three
of the biggest busts of the season. But you are a two time champion. You hear me. TWO TIME. Only one other man can say that. One last place finish
may bring you back to down to Earth, but we all need to be humbled in our lives. It makes us see clearer and work harder to be better. So while I am not
counting you out just yet (I am predicted a Nick Serrrano like run the rest of the season), I think you will have an amazing year next year. And with the
first pick you could be reunited with your first draft pick ever…Mr. LaDanian Tomlinson. Or at least get Reggie Bush or Joseph Addai.
And in a non-fantasy football related note, you are still good looking. You are an up and coming comedian. And lastly, you are a soon to be ‘based on a
true story’ character in a touching Lifetime movie about a teacher who made an impact in the lives of his students.
2. Next up, Mr. Rich Kiss. Listen, buddy. I share your pain. Mets suck. You haven’t won in what feels like years. But you have Darren McFadden (aka
the next great RB). You’re team is throwing up 120 points on the regular. Tony Romo got hurt, but he may still play this week. And even if he doesn’t
play, you didn’t listen to Chris Brockman and you kept Kurt Warner just in case. A non-move that could end up being your best move.
As far as outside of football. You get to do something you enjoy (meaning you probably live to work, as opposed to most of us who work to live). You
have a great girl who teaches you the positives of Shaun Alexander. You have great friends in VA and Brock. And you are one funny son of a b*%#h.
PS – Every one better remember Rich’s bday on the 27th of this month and call or text him. No facebook wall posts. Those are impersonal and meant
for acquaintances. If I see one wall post from any of you saying “Happy Birthday Rich”, I’ll have to hunt you down.
3. Moving on to our Commish. Our great commish, who is having a sort of comeback season. Sure he could use some help at RB. But LJ hasn’t been
that bad. And his receivers have been a revelation. I’d be surprised if Marc doesn’t make the playoffs. And getting there is half the battle. Once you’re
there, who knows? All it takes is a few lucky weeks.
I don’t even have to go into why Marc should stay positive. He is one of the most positive people I know. But listen, we all love what you do for us in
keeping this league together. And for a personal note, I know Marc is always there if I ever need him and a truly great friend.
4. Next up is the rookie. I’ll be honest, I don’t know VA Chris as well as I would like (but I do hope that I get to). But he is one funny guy. Nobody writes as
much smack talk as he does. He has infused our league with a freshness that hasn’t been seen since the creation of the website. And he is truly making
all of us proud to have selected him as the 15th member of this league. Plus, he can pull off a Jay Z verse on karaoke better than almost anybody.
Sure, VA has had a tough year his rookie season. But he’s trying. And it’ll take him awhile to get adjusted to our insane league as opposed to some of
the other less competitive leagues he is in. But soon enough, he’ll get a hang of it. And when that happens, “Say hello to my little friend…the Gregg
Moore Trophy”.
5. Happy Birthday Parker Deay. I hope you all remembered to contact Parker on the 14th of this month. If you didn’t, I will have to hurt you. But you’re in
luck; he’s still accepting “Happy Belated B’day” messages.
What can we say about Parker that hasn’t been said before? He’s the defending champ. He’s a definite contender to be a repeat champion. He’s a
threat to take over the dance floor at anytime. He’s a comedic genius working on a level none of us can even comprehend. And he’s the winner of the “I
can’t believe what I just read” award in the draft book for two years running.
6. Mr. Podbean, The Hugh Hefner of the East Coast, The sickest Jumper by a white guy not named Kyle Korver…that’s right, I’m talking about one of
my favorite guys - Chris Brockman. The man just took the league to a whole nother level with the podcast. And he is almost single handedly carrying
the columnist and the website with it. We all want to be guests on the podcasts and he has a voice and style that was just meant for sports talk radio.
And can this man win in the regular season of fantasy football or what? Everyone thought he had one of the worst teams after the draft. But there he
sits, near the top of the rankings. He loses Brady and Moss (who is practically the Oakland Raiders Moss at this point), and he still wins. The man has
luck on his side and as he said in his podcast, luck is 93% of this game.
PS – The man can dance like. Throw him on the dance floor and a crowd will always follow. The ultimate must invite guest to any party, wedding, or
celebration.
7. Dave Allocco. One of my best friends in this world. He might not make it out when we have something planned. But if I ever needed him, he’d call me
in a heartbeat. We go way back and no bickering about long draft picks or anything like that would ever change that.
And you have to give him a round of applause for fighting through after losing Tom Brady. Most people would have given up or frantically traded for
another QB. But Dave held to his guns, refused to be robbed by the predators in this league that feast on the weak, and didn’t trade his best players to
get a subpar starting QB. And with Witten, Andre Johnson, and Marion Barber leading the way, Dave is on his way back to the playoffs. And he still gets
to keep Tom Brady for another year.
8. Scott Watson. I don’t care if I’m 0-7 against Scott. He’ll always go down as one of the good guys in my book. When I thought I was about to lose my
job and reached out to most of you for help, Scott was one of the few who replied back. And he not only replied back, but he sent me job postings and
other information. Sure, he wanted Drew Brees in return for his help, but the help was much appreciated nevertheless.
And we all know Scott’s history of success in this league. Best record of all time. Throws up 170+ points without Megatron. ROFFL record holder for
most write in draft picks. Need I say more? He’s also the most difficult man to defend in Central Park football. I’m talking Santana Moss speed mixed in
with the hands of Art Monk. Too bad he throws like Mark Brunell (not when he was with Jacksonville).
9. Navid Sadri. The only other two time champion. And the scariest man in the league. Admit it. His team always scares you. Heck, he probably even
scares you since he’s the tallest man in the league, has been known to grow a ‘fro, and could probably pick you up and choke slam you like the
Undertaker. And when you line up against him in Central Park football (seriously guys, we need to start playing one of these days), he is a threat to
take it to the house everytime.
Sure, he may take his time to make picks. And when he posts on the message board it’s usually because he’s upset about something. But nobody can
deny his ability to make good draft picks, find waiver wire studs, and as Nick Serrano likes to put it “Make treasure out of your trash”.
10. Josh Lukin. You know how you hate when someone seems to have everything they ever wanted in life and things always go perfectly for them. Well
that’s Josh. And I can’t even hate him for it. He worked hard to get to where he is at, met the perfect girl for him, and how you can hate on that?
And maybe that’s why his fortune has carried over into the fantasy world. I mean he has the highest point total in league history. Best winning
percentage in the league. Most undefeated weeks in league history (According to Marc). Owns Reggie Bush. Stop the hate…
11. Jarrett Blass. Give him a break already. He heard all your complaints and he stopped talking. He shut his mouth and just played the game. And say
what you want, but he has so much passion and enthusiasm for this league, that it’s a shame anybody even remotely considered removing him from it.
And very few put on as competitive a team year in and year out as Mr. Blass. Throw in the nice gesture of free MLB hats for everyone. And the fact that
he’ll be a primary reason for the next ROFFL get-together (his upcoming wedding next year). And how can you still be mad at 2 r’s and 2 t’s?
12. Nick Serrano. I love this guy so much, that I am honored to be his most bitter rival. There are some people in this world who just make you feel
proud to know them. There are some people who make you feel smarter by being around them. And there are some people who you always want to
introduce your friends too. And Nick is definitely one of those peoples.
And we may all knock him for his past drafts or the fact that he hasn’t made the playoffs in a couple of years. But he was the official first league
champion. His name will forever be first on the Gregg Moore Trophy. And nobody has won as many orange suicide pools as he has. Basically, Nick
earns your respect.
13. Jason Sherman. The ultimate competitor. One of the most knowledgeable and analytical minds in the league. There is a reason he is a contender
every year (except one). There is a reason he always finds himself in the championship game. Sure, most of us will joke that he’s never won the big
one. Well Peyton Manning, John Elway, Michael Jordan, and Phil Mickelson all had that same stigma attached to their name once upon a time. But that’
s because they kept winning and finding themselves in a position to be champions. And that’s the first step. You have to be in position to win. And
eventually you will. And I have no doubt that Jason will be a multiple Gregg Moore Trophy winner.
He’s also always very appreciative when you help him out. Be his wingman and you are a friend for life. Need I say more???
Now, I’m sure some of you thought this was a bit much. Too much praise. Too corny. Too gay. Well, that’s ok. You’re entitled to your opinions. I’m just
tired of constantly expressing mine in a negative way.
Good luck everyone!!!
Times are tough. The economy is bad. You or someone you know has lost their job. You’re struggling to get by. Throw in the fact that you’re not doing
as well as you hope in fantasy football. And you have the recipe for depression. Well I’m here to help make you feel a little better about yourself.
So without further ado…the very first Positive and Uplifting Random Thoughts edition. Volume One.
1. Let’s start with the man with the most reason to be down (at least fantasy wise): Jay Cantor. Listen big guy. You may be winless. You may have three
of the biggest busts of the season. But you are a two time champion. You hear me. TWO TIME. Only one other man can say that. One last place finish
may bring you back to down to Earth, but we all need to be humbled in our lives. It makes us see clearer and work harder to be better. So while I am not
counting you out just yet (I am predicted a Nick Serrrano like run the rest of the season), I think you will have an amazing year next year. And with the
first pick you could be reunited with your first draft pick ever…Mr. LaDanian Tomlinson. Or at least get Reggie Bush or Joseph Addai.
And in a non-fantasy football related note, you are still good looking. You are an up and coming comedian. And lastly, you are a soon to be ‘based on a
true story’ character in a touching Lifetime movie about a teacher who made an impact in the lives of his students.
2. Next up, Mr. Rich Kiss. Listen, buddy. I share your pain. Mets suck. You haven’t won in what feels like years. But you have Darren McFadden (aka
the next great RB). You’re team is throwing up 120 points on the regular. Tony Romo got hurt, but he may still play this week. And even if he doesn’t
play, you didn’t listen to Chris Brockman and you kept Kurt Warner just in case. A non-move that could end up being your best move.
As far as outside of football. You get to do something you enjoy (meaning you probably live to work, as opposed to most of us who work to live). You
have a great girl who teaches you the positives of Shaun Alexander. You have great friends in VA and Brock. And you are one funny son of a b*%#h.
PS – Every one better remember Rich’s bday on the 27th of this month and call or text him. No facebook wall posts. Those are impersonal and meant
for acquaintances. If I see one wall post from any of you saying “Happy Birthday Rich”, I’ll have to hunt you down.
3. Moving on to our Commish. Our great commish, who is having a sort of comeback season. Sure he could use some help at RB. But LJ hasn’t been
that bad. And his receivers have been a revelation. I’d be surprised if Marc doesn’t make the playoffs. And getting there is half the battle. Once you’re
there, who knows? All it takes is a few lucky weeks.
I don’t even have to go into why Marc should stay positive. He is one of the most positive people I know. But listen, we all love what you do for us in
keeping this league together. And for a personal note, I know Marc is always there if I ever need him and a truly great friend.
4. Next up is the rookie. I’ll be honest, I don’t know VA Chris as well as I would like (but I do hope that I get to). But he is one funny guy. Nobody writes as
much smack talk as he does. He has infused our league with a freshness that hasn’t been seen since the creation of the website. And he is truly making
all of us proud to have selected him as the 15th member of this league. Plus, he can pull off a Jay Z verse on karaoke better than almost anybody.
Sure, VA has had a tough year his rookie season. But he’s trying. And it’ll take him awhile to get adjusted to our insane league as opposed to some of
the other less competitive leagues he is in. But soon enough, he’ll get a hang of it. And when that happens, “Say hello to my little friend…the Gregg
Moore Trophy”.
5. Happy Birthday Parker Deay. I hope you all remembered to contact Parker on the 14th of this month. If you didn’t, I will have to hurt you. But you’re in
luck; he’s still accepting “Happy Belated B’day” messages.
What can we say about Parker that hasn’t been said before? He’s the defending champ. He’s a definite contender to be a repeat champion. He’s a
threat to take over the dance floor at anytime. He’s a comedic genius working on a level none of us can even comprehend. And he’s the winner of the “I
can’t believe what I just read” award in the draft book for two years running.
6. Mr. Podbean, The Hugh Hefner of the East Coast, The sickest Jumper by a white guy not named Kyle Korver…that’s right, I’m talking about one of
my favorite guys - Chris Brockman. The man just took the league to a whole nother level with the podcast. And he is almost single handedly carrying
the columnist and the website with it. We all want to be guests on the podcasts and he has a voice and style that was just meant for sports talk radio.
And can this man win in the regular season of fantasy football or what? Everyone thought he had one of the worst teams after the draft. But there he
sits, near the top of the rankings. He loses Brady and Moss (who is practically the Oakland Raiders Moss at this point), and he still wins. The man has
luck on his side and as he said in his podcast, luck is 93% of this game.
PS – The man can dance like. Throw him on the dance floor and a crowd will always follow. The ultimate must invite guest to any party, wedding, or
celebration.
7. Dave Allocco. One of my best friends in this world. He might not make it out when we have something planned. But if I ever needed him, he’d call me
in a heartbeat. We go way back and no bickering about long draft picks or anything like that would ever change that.
And you have to give him a round of applause for fighting through after losing Tom Brady. Most people would have given up or frantically traded for
another QB. But Dave held to his guns, refused to be robbed by the predators in this league that feast on the weak, and didn’t trade his best players to
get a subpar starting QB. And with Witten, Andre Johnson, and Marion Barber leading the way, Dave is on his way back to the playoffs. And he still gets
to keep Tom Brady for another year.
8. Scott Watson. I don’t care if I’m 0-7 against Scott. He’ll always go down as one of the good guys in my book. When I thought I was about to lose my
job and reached out to most of you for help, Scott was one of the few who replied back. And he not only replied back, but he sent me job postings and
other information. Sure, he wanted Drew Brees in return for his help, but the help was much appreciated nevertheless.
And we all know Scott’s history of success in this league. Best record of all time. Throws up 170+ points without Megatron. ROFFL record holder for
most write in draft picks. Need I say more? He’s also the most difficult man to defend in Central Park football. I’m talking Santana Moss speed mixed in
with the hands of Art Monk. Too bad he throws like Mark Brunell (not when he was with Jacksonville).
9. Navid Sadri. The only other two time champion. And the scariest man in the league. Admit it. His team always scares you. Heck, he probably even
scares you since he’s the tallest man in the league, has been known to grow a ‘fro, and could probably pick you up and choke slam you like the
Undertaker. And when you line up against him in Central Park football (seriously guys, we need to start playing one of these days), he is a threat to
take it to the house everytime.
Sure, he may take his time to make picks. And when he posts on the message board it’s usually because he’s upset about something. But nobody can
deny his ability to make good draft picks, find waiver wire studs, and as Nick Serrano likes to put it “Make treasure out of your trash”.
10. Josh Lukin. You know how you hate when someone seems to have everything they ever wanted in life and things always go perfectly for them. Well
that’s Josh. And I can’t even hate him for it. He worked hard to get to where he is at, met the perfect girl for him, and how you can hate on that?
And maybe that’s why his fortune has carried over into the fantasy world. I mean he has the highest point total in league history. Best winning
percentage in the league. Most undefeated weeks in league history (According to Marc). Owns Reggie Bush. Stop the hate…
11. Jarrett Blass. Give him a break already. He heard all your complaints and he stopped talking. He shut his mouth and just played the game. And say
what you want, but he has so much passion and enthusiasm for this league, that it’s a shame anybody even remotely considered removing him from it.
And very few put on as competitive a team year in and year out as Mr. Blass. Throw in the nice gesture of free MLB hats for everyone. And the fact that
he’ll be a primary reason for the next ROFFL get-together (his upcoming wedding next year). And how can you still be mad at 2 r’s and 2 t’s?
12. Nick Serrano. I love this guy so much, that I am honored to be his most bitter rival. There are some people in this world who just make you feel
proud to know them. There are some people who make you feel smarter by being around them. And there are some people who you always want to
introduce your friends too. And Nick is definitely one of those peoples.
And we may all knock him for his past drafts or the fact that he hasn’t made the playoffs in a couple of years. But he was the official first league
champion. His name will forever be first on the Gregg Moore Trophy. And nobody has won as many orange suicide pools as he has. Basically, Nick
earns your respect.
13. Jason Sherman. The ultimate competitor. One of the most knowledgeable and analytical minds in the league. There is a reason he is a contender
every year (except one). There is a reason he always finds himself in the championship game. Sure, most of us will joke that he’s never won the big
one. Well Peyton Manning, John Elway, Michael Jordan, and Phil Mickelson all had that same stigma attached to their name once upon a time. But that’
s because they kept winning and finding themselves in a position to be champions. And that’s the first step. You have to be in position to win. And
eventually you will. And I have no doubt that Jason will be a multiple Gregg Moore Trophy winner.
He’s also always very appreciative when you help him out. Be his wingman and you are a friend for life. Need I say more???
Now, I’m sure some of you thought this was a bit much. Too much praise. Too corny. Too gay. Well, that’s ok. You’re entitled to your opinions. I’m just
tired of constantly expressing mine in a negative way.
Good luck everyone!!!