Rivalries

Just like in real life sports, as seasons go by in our little fantasy football league, rivalries tend to develop. Unlike most private leagues, this league isn't comprised of 12 people who all know each other. Basically, the majority of the people in this league are connected to me whether it be family, high school, college, ex co workers, current co-workers etc. Only Leland and Eugene have no personal connection to me. That doesn't mean Rivalries can't develop. Not everyone knows each other, but pockets of people do. Beating a rival makes a win that much more sweeter, puts a little extra incentive in the big W. Here's a look at some of the top rivalries that have developed in our league.

ME VS

KENNY

Rivalry Born: 2010

All Time Record: We are tied 4-4 All time with me tying the series up by beating Kenny in the Wane McGarity Bowl.

This is hands down the #1 rivalry in the league. The rivalry extends way past the Wane McGarity Bowl as it extends across all fantasy sports for well over 10 years. I consider Kenny a formidable adversary due to him being just as passionate and knowledgeable in sports as I am. Best friends have a natural rivalry when competing against each other and fantasy football is no different. I'm not going to lie, beating Kenny in the Finals last season was the best way I could have won my title. It's respectful rivalry and as you can see by the All Time Record it's a dead tie as to who's the best (although winning a head to head matchup for the Title SHOULD be weighted a little more heavily..RIGHT?!)

ME VS

DREW

Rivalry Born: 2010

All Time Record: We are tied up at 2-2. I beat Drew in Week 10 of last season to even up to the series.

Probably in my opinion my 2nd toughest rival. Not only is Drew my cousin, so you have that family rivalry built in, but Me, Drew, and Kenny have all been doing this for so long across the major 3 sports, that it's a given a rivalry would break out. I consider Drew and his sports knowledge right up there with Kenny and being able to beat Drew is very fulfilling knowing how good he is in fantasy sports. It's funny how both of these rivalries I went in with a losing record only to even up the score last season. Although the series is tied, Drew has the biggest win of the rivalry. He ousted me in the playoffs in the 2010 season en route to the finals. I would love to get that payback win in the near future.

ME vs

DAD

Rivalry Born: 2011

All Time Record: Surprisingly all tied up at 2-2 with Dad beating me last in Week 5 of last season.

Classic Father vs Son rivalry. When Dad entered the league in 2011, the rivalry automatically began. Surprisingly, this too is a tied up series. Let's just say my mom's not a fan of hearing both us during the weeks we play each other.

KENNY VS

DREW

Rivalry Born: 2010

All Time Record: Kenny Leads series 4-2 with Kenny winning the last matchup in Week 3.

Not all rivalries involve me. Kenny and Drew have a pretty solid rivalry going as well. Again out of everyone, Me, Kenny, and Drew have been doing this together the longest so it's just natural this rivalry was born. Kenny's leading the series 4-2, and he has the dubious distinction of defeating  Drew for the infamous Michael Wiley Loser Bowl in 2012. 

DREW vs

MATT

Rivalry Born: 2010

All Time Record: Drew leads series 3-2-1with Drew winning the last matchup last season in week 12.

Another cousin vs cousin rivalry. This is a very interesting one as last season for a little while the series was actually 2-2-2. Then Matt's team lost a point due to an adjustment and he got a loss that basically cost him a playoff berth. Double ouch. Let's just say it's always fun to watch, when these two go at it head to head!

LELAND VS

EUGENE

Rivalry Born: 2013

All Time Record: Leland leads 1-0 with Leland winning the inaugural meeting in Week 8 of last season.

Our only Brother vs Brother rivalry and this just started last season when Eugene joined the league. This rivalry started out with a whimper though as the final score was a hideous 66-44.50. Quite possibly the lowest combined score in the history of the league. Leland might have won the battle but the war is from over. Eugene finished higher the Leland at the end of the season. This is a rivalry that is just beginning and has the makings to be a classic one.

MARK VS 

MAYRA

Rivalry Born: 2013

All Time Record: Mayra leads the series 2-0 with Mayra winning the 5th Place game last season.

Most of the other rivalries don't have a lot of trash talk. This one is fun because it does. A battle of the co-workers. So far Marya has backed up her talk. She has two major wins over Mark so far. She's the one who broke Mark's 5 game winning streak during the regular season and then she turned around and beat him in the 5th place consolation game. There's no doubt Mark wants to get those wins back and this rivalry is far from over.

and a Rivlary that's been officially retired

RYAN VS

MIKE

Rivalry Born: 2010

Rivalry Ended: 2013

All Time Record: Ryan won the overall series 3-2 though Mike got the last win in Week 6 of last season.

The battle of college friends has officially ended as Mike decided to withdrawal from the league this season. Ryan seemed to dominate it until last season when Mike got the final win to get the series to make it respectable. 

So will any new Rivalries spring up for 2014? Who knows..maybe so. The more chaos the better I say!