Being a president of a fantasy football games site, I got to stay on my toes with whats going on in the industry and what the voices out there say. In doing so, I have heard some ‘blah’ type comments about FX’s new 1/2 hour sitcom based on a fantasy football league called The League. My question: Why?

Its odd for two reasons:

1. Fantasy industry guys should be thrilled about a show focused on fantasy football. Its a dream come true in getting even more recognition and respect of such a huge phenomenon.
2. Its a GREAT SHOW!!!

Now most of the chatter hasn’t been harsh or critical, it has mostly been “Its ok” type talk . That couldn’t be further from my opinion of the show. To start, its funny. Take out any relationship to fantasy football and just look at the characters. They’re great and the dialogue is great. If you have any love for Fantazzle and/or the Fantazzle Blog, spare me 2:20 seconds and watch this clip. You can’t tell me that isn’t funny: from the song to the characters reactions. As far as I know, characters and dialogue are what make a show funny and this show has them both.

NOW, throw in the connection to fantasy football and I’m loving life! I think it would be great w/out it, but 100 times better with it. The one thing I was scared about with the show is the use of the typical fantasy football humor. You know TJ WhosYourDaddy type humor. Not so. Its fresh. The writers spent a lot of time figuring out how fantasy football can be funny and working on it with things that are not overused. Example: to figure out the draft order they did the typical pick a number from a hat, BUT that was only to know what kid you were backing in the potato sack race. If your league does something like this, I commend you. If it doesn’t, I guarantee there will be a lot more leagues doing something similar next year. It’s unique, thank gawd because that was my biggest worry about the show.

The only item I don’t care for much is the relationship/marriage type stuff. I’m sure its because I’m a single guy and can’t relate. Other than that, this show is great. Just like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, another comedy on FX, it pushes the envelope and I look forward to every episode.

If anyone from the show is reading this, send me an email, I’ll do anything I can to help promote the show. I love it that much.  If you haven’t seen it, give it a look. I believe you can watch past episode on FX’s website and it comes on Thursdays at 10:30pm ET. At least TiVo it if your out drinking at that time (which I’m sure the unmarried guys watching this show are probably are doing at this time). If you have already seen it and you were a ‘its ok’ type, I ask that you give it another shot. Help this show grow and be back again. This is a monumental moment for fantasy football and I urge you all to help that moment continue.

Fantazzle Prez – Ryan Parr

Fantazzle Fantasy Football Games

www.fantazzle.com

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