Who are you, how old are you and from where do you hail?
Britton: My name is Britton Dennis. I'm 27, and I hail from Lakewood, WA. But I made a name for myself roaming the rough streets of Redlands.
Ben: I'm The Dude, I'm 24 years old and I live in Tacoma, WA (I know, it sounds weird to say)
How did you come to join this league?
Britton: I joined this league when I pressed "Create a Custom League" and made this shiz. Then I asked you all to be here and the rest is unfortunate history.
Ben: Well I sort of aided Mr. Dennis in the creation of this league, so that's how I came to be here.
What NFL and NCAA team do you root for?
Britton: I am a diehard Cowboy fan and I'm a UCLA fan though it's hard to really be excited about that right now.
Ben: I'm a Niners fan and a big USC fan. ( I can't wait to hear Cory's answer to this question)
Why did you pick your fantasy team name? If upon second thought, it's a little on the lame side, feel free to change it. Then come back and answer this question.
Britton: "SWEEP THE LEG!!!" was a creation based off the great song "Sweep the Leg" by No More Kings. I recommend the crap out of seeing it. But as Ben and I were deciding teams, it was a natural fit that incapsulated sweeping, legs and definite articles.
If the league were to vote on a location for owners to possibly assemble and draft together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this league in 2015, where would you propose, and why?
Ben: Let me give you a top three list.
1) Vegas (Do I have to say anything)
2) New York (Could be potentially awesome)
3) Miami (Same reasons as Vegas but more potential a league member could be shot or stabbed)
(I was going to say New Orleans as well but Britton shot it down with a poor people joke)
What is the most memorable real life sports moment you have ever experienced?
Britton: I have to say the NCAA Tournament game between UCLA and Missouri when Tyus Edney took the ball all the way down the floor and made a layup to win the game. I remember screaming like I was in Braveheart and sprinting down my hallway and slamming into the wall on the other side of the house (I was 14, and full of sugar, whatever). It was the only time my dad and I ever high fived I think. Just a great moment. Missouri will always be shamed for that play... maybe the worst full court defense ever.
Ben: When speaking of my favorite real life sports moment I could definitely mention my senior year in college when my rugby team finished the season 5th in the nation for DII teams, losing only to the National Champs, and beating Claremont and USC, but I'm hoping Ritz says something more on that.
My favorite moment came mere months ago, with my future brother in-law Jeremiah (he plays in our baseball keeper league) in San Diego at the US Open. We were in attendance on Sunday, and got to see Tiger claw back into competition. It was great. Tiger and Rocco's group was enormous. When they were at about the 15th we grew tired of peering over the shoulders of like 2,000 people and decided to run over to the 18th green and wait.
People had crowded around every potential viewing spot around the green and grandstand. We walked around the grandstand and underneath it we found 10-15 guys actually using their keys to not so inconspicuously cut head sized holes in the netting to better view the green.
We had Trophy Room passes, so we passed on defacing property and decided an air-conditioned room with HD TVs would have to do. Upon walking in (to a packed room of course) we found many middle aged men trying to connect with the underdog by praising Rocco and cursing Tiger's name. That changed when Tiger sunk his birdie putt on 18 to tie it. As the ball trickled into the cup, the entire room exploded in jubilation as grown men were jumping up and down, screaming and spilling beer as they embraced the grown man next the them. It was by far the most joyful moment I've ever experienced with a sporting event involved.
Which female athlete would best cut it in the NFL?
Britton: I think the best female athlete in the NFL would have to be Serena Williams. I fear that woman. I also think Lauren Jackson could at least be a better TE option for some teams than who they have now.
Which is the most tedious and rage-filling option; Skip Bayless, Woody Paige, Matthew Berry, Joe Buck or John Mellencamp?
Britton: I think Skip Bayless is the worst man on television, perhaps of all time. Well, either he's the worst ever, or he has the worst job if he's told to be that stupid, because I find myself getting angry at the man over nothing just because the advocacy he takes on some issues is indefensible.
Ben: I feel like this is a Lays commercial, "Betcha can't eat just one!" And really, I can't. All five of those idiots make me want to set their places of residence on fire. If I have to choose I'll say Skip Bayless. There's just something about him saying 'TWO' in place of T.O. for the billionth time that makes me want to rip his head off and play soccer with it.
Which is the more 'obviously past their prime' sports writer; Bill Simmons or Rick Reilly?
Ben: This isn't so much an answer to the question as it is a shame-on-you. If anyone in this league is still consistently reading either Bill Simmons OR Rick Reilly, you need to seriously re-assess your fan hood. Both of those guys are terrible, as neither gives a rip about his craft any longer. They are just cashing in checks while pretending to feud with THE MAN (ESPN, or each other). When Dan Miller stops reading your stuff, you know you're losing your touch.
9/26/2007
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