Law 220 Posted October 20, 2014 By all accounts, I'm having my best start ever across 4 leagues. But, I'm going to pickup my first loss in one league. I'll still be in first, but I really take losses hard. Pretty irrational since I'm not actually out there playing or am any other part of an actual team. So, am I the only one, or do you too take these "losses" too hard as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skoal2k4 15 Posted October 20, 2014 I'm pissed for about 5 minutes... then I find something to watch on TV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Niner Homer 3 Posted October 20, 2014 In pissed till games start the following week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,311 Posted October 20, 2014 I've gotten used to it. Seems the game has passed me by and I don't really care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bust_Her_Posey 3 Posted October 20, 2014 I don't get pissed unless I've left game winning points on bench. Even then, not that pissed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigeru 65 Posted October 20, 2014 Where do you end up being irrational? Are you tossing your computer against the wall? Are you hitting someone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeshushu 51 Posted October 20, 2014 I whip myself like the albino monk in the movie Da Vinci code. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 266 Posted October 20, 2014 i got piss drunk, and fondled a league member's girlfriend in her swank SUV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted October 20, 2014 I get pretty heated at times. When Donnell had his 3 TD game against me, I was not a lot of fun to be around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 20, 2014 In pissed till games start the following week Same here. Usually pissed until free agents unlock for the following week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robocardz 14 Posted October 20, 2014 Im in 4 leagues as well. Its frustrating at times. I guess I am in that number of leagues because I love FB that much. I played in college and find myself needing a reason to watch any more (just turned 40) ... with 4 leagues I am usually in playoffs in half or sometimes all leagues... that keeps my interest. From the movie themes... I like to think of "Highlander" and there can be "ONLY 1" motto. I was undefeated last year going into playoffs and ran into J Charles vs Oakland (5TD) AND Zac Stacy (had like 200yds and 2 TD ) .... and that was that,,, There can be ONLY 1 ... and this is a lot of luck... RB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 137 Posted October 20, 2014 The day I'm actually upset about a make believe football loss after the real games are done for the week, I'll quit playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted October 20, 2014 The day I'm actually upset about a make believe football loss after the real games are done for the week, I'll quit playing.No kidding - get a life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 20, 2014 No kidding - get a life. Sounds like a free or cheap league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 20, 2014 No reason to get upset over a game that is all luck and you have no control over... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 137 Posted October 20, 2014 Sounds like a free or cheap league Nope, just someone with their priorities in order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 20, 2014 Nope, just someone with their priorities in order. Agreed that being irrational over a loss is ridiculous. But I love the elitist attitude from people who don't care about their fantasy team, even in a big money league. They always make leagues a ton of fun to compete in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted October 20, 2014 I never lose so it's not an issue for me. No idea how you guys cope with losses. Must be awful. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozapd 8 Posted October 20, 2014 I play in 4 leagues and I set my expectation level appropriately. I generally hope to go 3-1 with the 4 teams. If I go 1-3, I may be slightly annoyed but remember as much as we all like to think we are guru's - we are NOT! Do we know more than most people - yes, but that doesn't mean I'm going to be 100% right. Am I right more often than not? Thankfully yes but I'd be lying if I said all my teams were undefeated and dominating the league. I have 3 teams in first and one team in last (this one is tough to swallow - but happens). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 20, 2014 It dampens my whole week sometimes in my main league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted October 20, 2014 I'm pissed for about 5 minutes... then I find something to rape 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUsualSuspect 207 Posted October 20, 2014 I punch my Ex Wife in front of her dog and kids. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 137 Posted October 20, 2014 Agreed that being irrational over a loss is ridiculous. But I love the elitist attitude from people who don't care about their fantasy team, even in a big money league. They always make leagues a ton of fun to compete in. You're equating dealing with a loss at something over which you have minimal control with not caring. I do my homework before, after and throughout the season. I work the wire and offer trades to try and improve my team. I definitely care about my team and how I manage it. I owe it to myself and the league I'm in to do the best I can. My goal every year is to win my league. But it's a game in which you are only tangentially involved. You might as well be upset that it rained. It's realist, not elitist. Elitist is automatically assuming that someone that isn't overwrought about a fantasy football outcome is in either a "free or cheap league" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 20, 2014 You're equating dealing with a loss at something over which you have minimal control with not caring. I do my homework before, after and throughout the season. I work the wire and offer trades to try and improve my team. I definitely care about my team and how I manage it. I owe it to myself and the league I'm in to do the best I can. My goal every year is to win my league. But it's a game in which you are only tangentially involved. You might as well be upset that it rained. It's realist, not elitist. Elitist is automatically assuming that someone that isn't overwrought about a fantasy football outcome is in either a "free or cheap league" Is it being a realist to suggest that people who gets upset after a loss don't have their priorities in order? Or are some people just more competitive than others? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flgatorguy87 160 Posted October 20, 2014 Pretty damn irrational for about a day. Yesterday after sitting 4th in points for the week but getting my ass handed to me I started looking at high end keepers for next year who were drafted late and present value that I could trade for. I'll be 3-4 with a first place tie at 5-2 with 2 teams. So 2 spots out of first and I am still currently in the playoffs... yet I am scouting for next year. SMH 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Gladstone 33 Posted October 20, 2014 Unless some crazy BS happens on field that costs me a win, I get over ff losses pretty quick. Just need enough wins to get into the playoffs. With real football, I take Seahawks losses extremely hard. Like yesterday I just stopped watching or caring about football for the day. Drank a lot of Scotch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 137 Posted October 20, 2014 Is it being a realist to suggest that people who gets upset after a loss don't have their priorities in order? Or are some people just more competitive than others? . Being competitive has little or nothing to do with irrational reaction to losing something over which you have so little control. Do you get mad if your lottery ticket doesn't win? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 20, 2014 . Being competitive has little or nothing to do with irrational reaction to losing something over which you have so little control. Do you get mad if your lottery ticket doesn't win? We're not even arguing the same thing. I already said being irrational is ridiculous, since there's no reason to let it affect your life outside of fantasy sports. But thinking that you're better than those who get upset, or thinking those who do don't have their priorities in order is also ridiculous. You're posting in a thread where the overwhelming majority of people admit to being some level of upset or disappointed after a loss, which isn't that crazy when you're playing a competitive game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigeru 65 Posted October 20, 2014 These seen more like irritation. I'm not seeing the irrational part. Where is the drank 50 beers crashed my car because I lost or anything irrational? For the guy who pisses himself that'd be irrigation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuse9 128 Posted October 20, 2014 I do find it funny how if you take fantasy football serious, you don't have your priorities in place.... I think if you have a job, pay your bills, wife is happy (if you have one), kids are doing well (if you have them) and you do other things in life that are fun. Why can't you take fantasy football serious and still have your priorities in life. Now if you have been divorced three times because fantasy comes first or lost a job because you would not stop looking up football stats at work, maybe you have a priority problem. Personally, I find it crazy that 30-50 year old men take high school football so serious. I take my kids to games and watch these guys who don't even have kids playing and they get irate at ref calls and just flip out on dumb stuff. I think they have their priorities in line, but get irrational about high school football. Everyone has their own passion I guess. Just because I may or may not be as passionate doesn't make me any better or worse than them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted October 20, 2014 Go read my posts from the F.U. thread each week. I'd say it lasts a day or two. Sunday/Monday.............I could bite a hole in a fire extinguisher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Simms 11 127 Posted October 20, 2014 Don't get irrational or angry. Just disappointed for a very short time before looking at the waiver for next week. It's not so different from playing poker or blackjack. If you know how to play the game you can increase your odds of winning however there's still a significant chance you will lose. If you go into it knowing that it is illogical to get irrational over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted October 20, 2014 Hell hath no fury like me witnessing an impending loss, especially when I was projected to win (I know projections don't mean a whole lot most times). Quotes I often spew upon realizing I'm going to be dealt another L: "I ###### hate fantasy football." "I'm going to drop all my players!" "Why do I keep playing this ######?" "I hate fantasy football more than anything in the world." "I have the worst luck ever." "Why does EVERYONE blow up against me??" "I'm ###### cursed!!!!!!!!!!" "###### THIS ###### MOTHER####### BULL#### ### ######!!" And so on and so on. I've broken 2 really cheap phones in the past by flinging them across the room when a play solidified me getting a loss (one was like an 80 yard TD by Meachem of all people). I've definitely gotten more easy going about losses and in general over the years, but I'm probably one of the bigger babies when it comes to losing....in my league and in life. Always been really competitive...and always take losses like there's no tomorrow. And about 5 min after the game ends I'm fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted October 21, 2014 I'm taking my two losses this week very badly because I overthought this week. I relied more on statistics and match ups than I did rely on my gut. I have more points on my bench than I ever have and that really hurts. I barely lost in both of my leagues and I needed is just one of the following guys to have played and I win. On my bench.... Hillman Beckham Garcon Denard Robinson Tre Mason Sammy Watkins All these guys on my bench so that Holmes, Shorts, Hill, and Hunter could play. Sigh. It hurts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyfreak 84 Posted October 21, 2014 By all accounts, I'm having my best start ever across 4 leagues. But, I'm going to pickup my first loss in one league. I'll still be in first, but I really take losses hard. Pretty irrational since I'm not actually out there playing or am any other part of an actual team. So, am I the only one, or do you too take these "losses" too hard as well? i hate multiple league ff players i think everyone should only be alowed to play in one ff league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted October 21, 2014 Go read my posts from the F.U. thread each week. I'd say it lasts a day or two. Sunday/Monday.............I could bite a hole in a fire extinguisher. Losing in both leagues may bite me big time. I'm 4-2 in one league that only has 4 of 14 in playoffs. I'm 2-4 in the other that allows 6 of 10 in playoffs so I have time to get out last place, but I'm digging a hole big time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Niner Homer 3 Posted October 21, 2014 Sounds like a free or cheap league I'm in it to win it And yep pissed when I don't win If you not looking to win then why play ? It's competition yeah I get pissed when I lose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyn2022 53 Posted October 21, 2014 I'm beyond competitive I break stuff it's really bad I'm stressed out and take it really bad I need to chill out. This week I was so mad I literally wanted to break my phone. My friends watching with me were probably like wow this guy is crazy lol...down 80 with 3 guys to play Thomas,Brown,Bell and I win all that screaming and yelling and I still won. I'm a poor sport working on being better tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 21, 2014 I'm in it to win it And yep pissed when I don't win If you not looking to win then why play ? It's competition yeah I get pissed when I lose Bingo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bishop82 61 Posted October 21, 2014 Very. Last week went 0-4 in my leagues and the Bears lost to the Dolphins. Time to take a bath with my toaster while drinking a bleach milkshake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
