Post Season Review

Gentlemen. Another year in the books. I'm shocked how quickly every single season seems to go by. In 17 short weeks there is triumph, let down, mistakes, glory, pain, joy, wins and losses. A rollercoaster of emotions in a game that, if it wasn't for the connection to football, would be the nerdiest possible hobby. Its all statistics and probability hiding behind funny team names and some of the greatest athletes on the face of the planet.

Congrats to Sam on Superb Owl Championship #4. 40% of the career titles. Rest of the league...we need to step up.
It was an absolute barn burner between Sam and Andy. Stack vs Stack, Herbert/Ladd vs Burrow/Chase. Ultimately Bad games from De'Von Achane and a goose egg from kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn were what led to Andy's downfall.
Andy: Another great year ending as the bridesmaid...an accomplishment that many would give their left leg for, but still, I can relate to the pain. To quote every Cubs fan ever...there's always next year!

Looking ahead to next season. You can write in a weekend for the SEWIFFL Season XI Draft: August 23/24 of 2025. That's a Saturday/Sunday, not sure which date we'll do, but it avoids Labor Day weekend, which I know can be a tough one for people to block off a couple hours in front of the computer for. I believe the NFL kicks off on September 4th, so we'll be ahead of that and should just overlap with the last preseason game, which starters tend not to play in now.

I'll have some more info at the end of the post, but before then I did travel down to Wittnetka IL and asked Kevin MacArthur from the league to take a look at SEWIFFL Season X and give us a patented rant about the year, enjoy.

SEWIFFL Meltdown

"Oh, GREAT! Another fantasy football season is OVER, and guess what? TRASH. PANDAS. WON. AGAIN. That’s FOUR TITLES! FOUR! Are we even trying anymore, people? It’s like watching the New England Patriots in their prime, except instead of Bill Belichick, it’s just a stinky raccoon smugging around with a trophy. ‘Oh, look at us, we’re the Trash Pandas, we win all the time because we’re SOOOOO GOOD!’ Well, you know what? You’re NOT good, okay? You’re just lucky! Lucky that Bijan and Jalen Hurts didn’t spontaneously combust during the playoffs! I HOPE YOUR DYNASTY CRUMBLES LIKE A BAD FRUITCAKE!"

"And Joe Buck Yourself? Oh, here we go again—first place in the regular season, high-scoring juggernaut, and what happens? You choke in the finals. AGAIN. You’ve been in the championship THREE TIMES and have exactly ZERO TITLES to show for it. You’re like the Buffalo Bills of fantasy football, except at least the Bills had Jim Kelly! Joe Buck Yourself has Joe Burrow throwing dimes to Ja’Marr Chase, but when the Superb Owl lights shine bright? It’s poof! Gone. Congratulations on another second-place finish—you’ve officially upgraded to a lifetime subscription to Runner-Up Monthly."

"And let’s not forget the rest of the league, the supporting cast in this Shakespearean tragedy of disappointment. Powderhoundmals, you went 4-24—FOUR WINS?! Why even set a lineup?! Pinche Bendejo, your team had Tyreek Hill and STILL ended up on the Naughty List. How do you screw THAT up?! And Rated Eks, oh my God. Defending champ? More like defending chump! You’re out here starting Sam Darnold like you’re trying to tank for a better draft pick in a league that doesn’t even do that!"

"Fantasy football isn’t about skill, it’s not about heart, and it sure as heck isn’t about fun. It’s about watching Trash Pandas win YET AGAIN, Joe Buck Yourself implode, and me wondering why I waste three months of my life for a league that gives me NOTHING but heartbreak and rage! But you know what? I’ll see you all next season. Same league, same pain, because apparently, I can’t quit this nightmare. CONGRATULATIONS, EVERYONE! ANOTHER FANTASTIC YEAR!" (throws chair, storms off dramatically)

God I love ChatGPT...its gotten so good. I'll be sending out payments to Sam, Andy, and Jeff today. Congrats, gents.
Given that Sam has a bit of a dynasty, I've switched it up with his newest nameplate for the Superb Owl Trophy. This goes for any future 4 time winners as well, but title #4 and beyond will result in a gold nameplate rather than the standard black nameplate. Dominance deserves recognition as far as I'm concerned.

Draft control order for the 2025 Season:

James
Chris
Randy
Ben
Zach
George
Bill
Ryan
Dan
Jeff
Andy
Sam

I think that's about it for the 2024 Season. Season X is in the books. I've got some housekeeping to do in the next few weeks. I'll have a bit of an offseason meeting/info to go out after the Super Bowl. If there's anyone that has already decided that this was their last season please let me know. No hard feelings, everyone in the league now is already deserving of a Hall of Fame spot next to Doc Richie.

Thank you all for another great year. I'd like to think this league continues to improve, both in content and in skill level from those involved. I hope everyone has and continues to have a blast playing here. I've got no reason to think we can't take this thing to 50 years. Ultimately this group of misfits is the reason that putting effort in is so easy. You're a bunch of mensches as far as I'm concerned. Have a happy, safe New Year.

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