Posts
1826
Joined
4/5/2016
Location
Morrison, CO
US
Solid qualifying position but no show for the main? Anyone have any news? Always fun when your fantasy team is killed before the 1st moto even starts.
Last week Jerry RObin, now him. I'm done and I was actually doing good until Unadilla
The Shop
Screwed up an otherwise pretty decent day for me and it looks like for about 30% of the other fantasy players,
Hope Anthony heals up quickly. Sometimes n the quest for fantasy points I forget these r young men's bodies getting beat to shit
Pit Row
Secondly, a rider is injured and we're bitching about fantasy? This is why I dislike fantasy sports...
I am certainly not asking anyone to walk the pits and take role, that would be stupid. But, is it really asking too much to update the lineup as changes are known and made?
Re: your comment on fantasy, fantasy has caused me to learn about and follow a lot of riders that were previously not on my radar. Seems to be a good thing to me. I don't know of anyone (nor have I ever heard of anyone) that places their fantasy picks over the health of the rider.
In the final analysis, A-Rod looked like he was going to have a good day, hope he heals quickly.
P.s. You ought to try the fantasy league sometime. Kind of fun. Just don't take it too serious.
And when I was in the pits for a good part of the series years ago I would always post any rider injuries, illnesses or whatever to help out the other players. Of u have a problem with fantasy sports then don't play them...for others with interest in sports it is what keeps us watching when championships are won before the season ends and half the field is absent
We r not all evil heartless bastards Michael ....well maybe some of us are
I also feel that it's reasonable, as a fan of the sport, to be upset when I can't get an update on a rider's status from an official persective. At some point, officials know if a rider is in or out. That point most definitely occurs before the race begins. That information should be reflected in the starting lineup. Staging closes and transponders are scanned well before a gate is dropped.
It goes to show how small this industry thinks. Do you think the official starting lineup for a NASCAR race reflects the top qualifiers or the drivers who are actually going to line up and race? Not only that, but fantasy sports has had a large impact on the interest level and viewership of other sports. The NFL realized this and embraced it. It creates an incentive for people to put their eyes on something that they otherwise wouldn't have. Sponsors tend to like that. Without fantasy motocross, would we even be talking about A Rod right now? Fantasy gives a reason for media to cover guys who otherwise may not be covered, sort of like having any player from the Jaguars. Seems like a golden opportunity to help grow the sport and help the satellite guys get more support.
Of course, I am not a moderator on this board, meaning if I get tired of some of the constant bitching and moaning I either stop reading the thread or set my computer down for awhile. On the other hand, it's your job and I suspect it gets a little old on occasion. Don't take this fantasy thing in anyway as reflecting a lack of concern for the riders.
Now if your up for a bet in supercross, I'll bet you dinner at Trabuco Oaks. You win I buy for you and Steve, I win you buy.
Post a reply to: Anthony Rodriguez