Would you read a book about a Fantasy Football maniac?

[Late((MF))Hitters 1]

I'm about 1/4 finished writing a book about a FF Owner who is so maniacally obsessed with FF that it consumes his entire life, basically destroying him at every turn. I've never written a book before but am obsessed like the rest of you with FF. Without giving up the plot or specific story-line, it's about an Owner who gets so involved, so in over his head, that he loses everything (family, career, freedom, etc.) because he cant control his addiction or his reactions to losing.

 

I figure with the passion FF Owners have for their hobby..and the millions who are Owners, there's a market for a well-written, insightful, somewhat humorous, and exceedingly dark tale about those of us who toil away on our computers attempting to put together The Perfect Team.

 

Would you read it? Would you buy it if it was good? Am I high? (yes)

[MattJonesRepresent 0]

Thats a great idea...incorporate a little cohesion for the sake of paranoia, and maybe some draft day spoilers and i think it would be a hit. You must exploit the dark humor of it though...good luck!

[Ras66not99 0]

I'm not a big reader, but I might....

 

I'm sure my Ex-girlfriend would read the $hit though...(and many other GF/Wives that just don't understand) When she gave me a ultimatum a few years ago and i chose fantasy football over her she couldn't believe it.

[First and Long 0]

Possibly. I have to admit that I've been waiting for an episode of The Office to center around fantasy sports...

[Late((MF))Hitters 1]

Great feedback, encouraging, and much appreciated!

 

I wouldnt advise letting a GF or Wife read what I'm putting together unless you want them to fear you a little bit in regards to your obsession. They may think we're all like this Owner or capable of (((SNAPPING))) like he does. This is going to be over the top dark and disturbing in how this Owner..an Owner just like one of us, reacts when everything comes down around him!

 

I have a feeling many of us have been closer to the proverbial FF edge of The Cliff than we'd like to admit.

[JT 137]

I'm about 1/4 finished writing a book about a FF Owner who is so maniacally obsessed with FF that it consumes his entire life, basically destroying him at every turn. I've never written a book before but am obsessed like the rest of you with FF. Without giving up the plot or specific story-line, it's about an Owner who gets so involved, so in over his head, that he loses everything (family, career, freedom, etc.) because he cant control his addiction or his reactions to losing.

 

I figure with the passion FF Owners have for their hobby..and the millions who are Owners, there's a market for a well-written, insightful, somewhat humorous, and exceedingly dark tale about those of us who toil away on our computers attempting to put together The Perfect Team.

 

Would you read it? Would you buy it if it was good? Am I high? (yes)

 

Outstanding idea!

 

I just pitched the idea of a non-fiction book about ff (basically a humorous chronicle of a season in the life of some ff owners) last week.

 

We are either great minds that think alike, or both destined to be poor, struggling 'artists'. Good luck!

[Mark_it_8_Dude 0]

Is it about Milwalkeysbeast? That Dude seems to be dangerously close to the edge.

 

 

Actually sounds like an interesting idea. A local radio personality wrote a book about censorship gone arye. It starts with people wanting to edit questionable adult content from major motion pictures, something that actually happens in our puritan state, next people want to edit their ex-wifes out of family home videos, and it evolves into people wanting to "edit" their ex-wives out of their lives completely. Just a funny look at peoples obsession with censorship. A book about a Fantasy Football owner who runs amuck could be equally entertaining.

[berven 0]

Robert Coover had a hit years ago with THE UNIVERSAL BASEBALL ASSOCIATION, about a guy obsessed with a dice-and-spinner baseball game he invents and keeps stats for; you certainly might score with your Fanball tale.

 

One thing you can be sure of is that others have had this idea, but don't worry about that. A good novel depends more on characterization andmomentum-keeping readers turning the pages--than on the idea per se. Good luck. If you simply complete a first draft you'll be on the 50-yard line; most aspiring writers don't get that far.

[Eagles Green 34]

Better idea.

 

A coffee table book about........coffee tables!!

[thegame 8]

I certainly would read it. I definaltly think you play the dark side to it. I'd also be interested in subject being a topic for a low-budget indie flick or even a documentary. Better yet, maybe thos eguys from Spinal Tap and Best in Show could do a mocumentary on Fantasy Football. That would be hilarious.

[OuttaLuck 0]

Great idea for a book, and it'd be very interesting if you could include both the dark side of Fantasy Football (picture Scooter deprived of his thorazine--jk, Scooter) with some classic, funny FF moments/comments. For example, to adapt and steal a line from Dave Barry: The problem with women is that when confronted with a choice between saving an infant's life or a football team using a time-out, they'll invariably opt for saving the infant's life without even considering clock management. (I think the his original line was something to the effect of "the problem with women is that given a choice between saving an infant's life and catching a fly ball, they'll choose saving the infant's life without even stopping to consider if there's a man on base".)

 

One other thought--think about combining FF, North Dallas Forty, and Misery (by Stephen King--there have been more than a few times I've wanted to saw off an appendage of a fellow owner). Never had that idea about the commissioner, though, Bill--you're the greatest, honest!

[RunRastaRun 0]

I frequent another message board and there is a guy over there that quit his job to write a book about the addiction that is Fantasy Football. It's a great read and you might want to check it out . . .

 

"Committed: Confessions of a Fantasy Football Junkie" by Mark St. Amant

 

http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0743...rlJgHKXQIM4Ckzo

[Late((MF))Hitters 1]

Fantastic input all around! Thanks my fellow Obsessed Ones!

 

Rasta, I'll check that book out. Looks good!

 

My book will be completely different. Let's just say that this Owner that is the center of my book is going to "reach out and touch" those NFL Coaches, Players, Competing Owners, and anybody else he perceives to cost him production and Wins!

 

Again, I really feel any of us are close to (((SNAPPING))) on Any Given Sunday.

[football_scooter 0]

would you PLEASE quit following me around with that g0ddamn notepad already?

 

Bad enough I lost my family and job because of fantasy football, but now THIS? This humiliation is the last straw, damnit!

[Skinny_Bastard 157]

No, i would not read it. Why? Because i'm a living proof of it.

[nygiants 0]

Make sure you capture the final 2 minutes of the Monday Night game. The game is a blowout, the score is 35-13. To 99.9% of the world, the game is horrible, boring and totally meaningless. But not to me, I have the 4th string wide receiver on the last place team that is now driving down the field for no reason at all. Most people are asleep by now, but I am pacing back and forth in a dark room with nerf football in hand. Wishing and desperately hoping that somehow the ball gets thrown in his direction, the time drifts away. Tick tock....Tick tock. One more catch for 3.5 yards (we use decimals) and the victory is mine. Tick tock...Tick Tock. Here it is, we are now down to the last play of the game. I watch my receiver break the huddle and follow him so I know where he lines up. This way, when the quarterback drops back and looks in a certain direction I know if I have a chance. Time is running down, the QB calls the signals, takes the snap and drops back. I get excited because he looks in the direction of my 4th string receiver. He steps up in the pocket to elude the pass rush, cocks his arm and launches the ball. Then, to my amazement, the ball is.....

 

Well...you can finish it.

 

Does this sound familiar??

[0021 0]

only if they posted it on a message board........

 

....and had a dancing banana

[TIKI-BARBERS-BARBER 0]

I frequent another message board and there is a guy over there that quit his job to write a book about the addiction that is Fantasy Football. It's a great read and you might want to check it out . . .

 

"Committed: Confessions of a Fantasy Football Junkie" by Mark St. Amant

 

http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0743...rlJgHKXQIM4Ckzo

Been reading it and not to bad.

[Late((MF))Hitters 1]

Then, to my amazement, the ball is.....

 

Well...you can finish it.

 

the ball is DROPPED by my ###### Receiver, Chad Johnson! Damn you Ocho Stinko! Damn you to hell!! It hit him right in his hands, the Defense was of course playing in a Prevent Mode and his catch would've been for 7 yards! 3.5 more yards than I needed and would've given me Insurance against the dreaded Tuesday Morning Stat Correction!

 

This is more than I can handle.

 

Chad dropped that ball because HE KNEW I NEEDED IT FOR A WIN.

 

I feel myself losing control of reality. Fantasy Football is supposed to be fun, not make me want to hunt down Chad Johnson and remove that Mohawk with a Chain Saw!

 

I'd rather go down on Charlie Batch's Mom than feel the way I feel right now...

 

This was a matchup I should've won. I'm eliminated from playoff contention.

 

The only thing left for me to do is pay Mr. Johnson a visit. Since I've lost my job and my wife has left me..I've got nuthin' else to do but make my Fantasy woes a devestating Reality for Ocho Stinko.

[Lizard1 0]

she gave me a ultimatum a few years ago and i chose fantasy football over her she couldn't believe it.

 

ahhh, the life of the fat girl

 

Would you read it? Would you buy it if it was good? Am I high?

 

1. Yes

2. Would do so in order to do #1

3. I thought all good writers were high on various intoxicants when they produced their masterpieces

[Therook 1]

This is a great idea for a book. I think I will write one as well. Pretty much with the same plot and storyline.

 

Thanks again.

[Ironmen 14]

I think I'll wait for the movie.

[Vikings4ever 549]

Possibly. I have to admit that I've been waiting for an episode of The Office to center around fantasy sports...

From an episode in the second season:

 

I can't believe you traded Shaun Alexander!

I had to. I needed defense.

C'mon? Shaun Alexander? He's the best back in the league.

[football_scooter 0]

This is a great idea for a book. I think I will write one as well. Pretty much with the same plot and storyline.

 

Thanks again.

 

Nominated: best rookie post evah!

 

 

 

second?

[Let Da Big Dog Eat 40]

You can't finish this book w/o the post from the guy who had Grossman and the kneel downs at the end of the game cost him the game by like .01. .02. It was too funny and so classic. Best I have ever seen. It's your book, you look it up. But, a suggestion, put an extra chapter or whatever you want to call it on "Bad Beats" (like poker) and search here and elsewhere for similiar posts.

 

Good luck to you.