Thursday, September 10, 2009
Draft Day Drama
When the living room becomes the war room, watch out for flying spreadsheets
So I’m in a fantasy football league with some family, friends and a few random strangers (CrazyDolFan anyone?) and draft night at the Searle household was the stuff made for a sitcom. It was set to begin at 10 p.m.
9:00 I ask Lauren if she’d like to become the tenth member of our league because nine is awkward and nobody likes a bye week. She says sure and looks to dad for parental guidance.
9:20 Dad is swearing at the computer because he can’t figure out this “Yahoo Sports login thing.” I mean really. I swoop in, save the day, and get them registered to play.
9:40 Dad, Lauren and Mom are trading battle plans by the computer and are yelling at me to stop eavesdropping. I claim parental bipartisanship and bring Mom over to my camp to talk strategy. Shelby is our Sweden.
10:00 The draft (aka hilarity) commences. Dad isn’t used to these timed drafts and the first few picks go so fast he can’t keep up on the multiple spreadsheets he’s prepared for the occasion. Papers and curse words fly about his corner as Lauren takes refuge in her bunker on the couch.
10:06 From our camp across the room, Mom and I take Larry Fitzgerald with the 8th pick, Clavin Johnson with the 13th. Our receivers got game, but what about a RB? We get in a quick spat over whether CJ was the right choice.
10:11 Oh No! Dad’s (ahem… Lauren’s) pick again. “Shoot! Our turn again? How do I get this thing to scroll? Who’s still available?” More curse words, more flying papers, another decent pick.
:: repeats every 5-10 minutes for the remainder of the draft ::
11:08 Team Lauren and Team Annelise look to have put together respectable teams. Team Stephanie, who was working remotely from San Diego without the help of a spreadsheet wielding father, leaves a little to be desired.
And what DOES one wear to a fantasy football draft? (Whether in one's home, friends place, or drinking establishment?)
ReplyDeleteDear bigtengirl,
ReplyDeleteI've done some thorough research on your question and have come to the conclusion that leggings and an appropriately colored knit top should suffice in any local for two reasons.
Reason 1: According to rising fashion designer Abi Ferrin, leggings (especially lace ones) are the new fall trend, especially when paired with open toed shoes. The pairing creates a unexpected dichotomy between seasons (summer and fall) and is a great way to blend casual and sophisticated.
Reason 2: Draft day fashion is all about portability and leggings provide the necessary amount of flexibility. Racing between the snack bar, the actual bar (or fridge) and your draft board (or computer) requires agility and speed, both of which leggings offer.
Hope this helps.