He calls himself a Broncos fan during the week but come Sunday, Tanner Scott becomes an avid supporter of the Game Ovaries. Scott woke up Sunday morning with the taste of victory in his mouth, or maybe it was just the pizza he ate last night. Either way, he was determined to lead his team to victory that day with his star quarterback, Peyton Manning, set to play at 3:25 p.m.
“I usually wake up and put on my favorite pair of boxers,” Scott said. “I brush my teeth, comb my hair, crack open a Dr. Pepper and watch the games.”
He didn’t have time to shower, or even time to throw on decent clothes. All he could do was prepare himself to be the ultimate fan not just for the Broncos- but for Peyton Manning. It is his duty, considering the stakes of the league. One hundred fifty dollars is in the pot, but it’s more about pride. He hoisted the trophy at the end of the season last year, and he can’t afford to let it fall into the hands of another league member. Unfortunately, his team is struggling to defend its honor.
“My chances of winning [this year] are absolutely terrible,” Scott said.
Scott wasn’t the only one working hard this past weekend. On the other side of town, Mac Metzler was coming up with a game plan, not for his team, but for his television schedule for the day. Starting at 3:25 p.m., he had five games to be watching at once and that presented a major problem.
“I go to a public restaurant and I sit down around every game,” Metzler said. “I just go from TV screen to TV screen watching the games.”
Some managers turn to good luck charms to cope with the stresses that present themselves throughout game day.
“My good luck charm is picking on Sam Meaders on everything in life,” sophomore Tyler Scott said. “He sucks at everything.”
There is something to be said for all the hard work these fantasy football managers put forth every single week. Their dedication to their players is unending and slightly creepy.
“I like to go through my lineup and find their Twitters and look through their favorites,” Scott said. “That way I know that they don’t have any problems pre-game.”
