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Cup Of Joe: A Night Of Fantasy Football Ecstasy 0

Posted on December 08, 2009 by Joe Gill

What could be better?

JF88 was my man crush during a night of Fantasy Football Ecstasy.

JF88 was my man crush during a night of Fantasy Football Ecstasy.

Winning the lotto?

Or having nine mistresses like Tiger Woods?

Doesn’t that qualify as a harem?

I digress.

The only thing better than winning in reality competitive sports is winning at fantasy competitive sports.

As you read from previous entries, I have a great team but I have been taking on more water than the Titanic.

After a 6-2 start, Steaming Cup of Joe lost 3 of its next 4 to stand at 7-5. This included a 2.3 point heartbreaking loss due to Lendale White vulturing a touchdown from CJ28 (Chris Johnson) and Kris Brown missing a field goal which could of sent the Texans-Titans game to overtime.

That one left a bad taste in my mouth.

The ‘Bury league is the most competitive league I have been in. Nine teams were still alive for six playoff spots going into the last regular season game.

Who would be left standing after the dust settled?

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Cup Of Joe: No Thanks Given By Fantasy Football 0

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Joe Gill
Aaron Rodgers threw 348 yards and 3 touchdowns on Turkey Day.

Aaron Rodgers threw 348 yards and 3 touchdowns on Turkey Day.

Yes Fantasy Football ruined my Turkey Day.

My opponent didn’t give me any thanks at all. I guess that’s what happens when you go against Donald Driver, Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Grant, and Miles Austin when they play the pathetic Lions and lowly Raiders.

No favorable matchups for me!

After a painful loss last week by 2.3 points, I am now only 1 game up in the division at 7-4 after losing 2 out of 3 games.

Thanks to Kris Brown for botching his tying field goal versus the Titans. If you made it, I would have won and could have enjoyed my holiday more.

Kickers even ruin fantasy football when they miss a kick!

Thanks for nothing!

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