Over the weekend, I partook in my first fantasy draft of the 2010 season. It was a great time as always, however I have a warning to the general public: Do not, I repeat, DO NOT drink the latest malt liquor/energy drink combo known as “four Loko” before or during your draft or auction (or really ever, assuming you want to live to age 40). Do, however, encourage your opposing owners to enjoy a can or two, as this should gain you a decisive advantage within 20 minutes of completion.
I am sad to report that I gained no such advantage from my league-mates’ pre-auction inebriation. I'm still debating exactly how this may have happened, but I’m pretty sure I jinxed myself when, while donning my No. 17 Plax Burress jersey, I replied to a friend’s snide remark, "This jersey is indicative of what I am about to do to myself in this auction." As was then inevitable, after purchasing the contract of Aaron Rodgers (in a league with only 1 starting QB slot), I proceeded to win the bidding for Peyton Manning while trying to price enforce and thereby committed almost 20% of my auction budget on my reserve QB. Talk about a solid bye week replacement!
Somehow I knew something like this would happen. And without the four Loko excuse of my opponents, I can’t help but be extremely disappointed in my performance.
I have to try this stuff before it becomes illegal!
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