There are four teams fighting for the last two playoff spots in my league.
Two teams have already clinched. The first place team wants to tank his game on purpose because he doesn't like the matchup he'd get with the fourth place team (the best team in the league).
The issue that's been raised is that by tanking the game, the first place team could very well cost one of the other four teams a playoff spot. It has direct implications.
This has no bearing on my team, but I am the commissioner. What are your thoughts on a commissioner's role in this? On one hand, tanking clearly goes against fair play and sportsmanship. On the other, it's his team, and he can do what he wants with it.
Thoughts?
2006-12-05 05:05:04 · 9 answers · asked by Brad H 2 in Sports ➔ Fantasy Sports
I think it is a legitimate strategy that should not be penalized. If you could make a case for collusion between him and the team he is playing, then I think there would be reason for concern, but technically this isn't a rules violation in my opinion.
2006-12-05 05:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to compare fantasy sports with real sports...but its all about matchups...and the luxury of being able to decide who to play n who not to is the way to go. It does suck for the guys fighting for a spot but here is the key...and I use it for all my leagues and no one has a problem with it. Tanking games are at your own expense...BUT if your obviously in last place and tanking a game will give you no benefit then that is down right cheating to help or screw someone over. But since the person in question is doing for a stragety reason then it should be allowed.
2006-12-05 14:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by scottyslade1021 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't necessarily stop the player from changing his starting lineup, but if the other teams are positive that he's tanking you can present him with some consequences if he decides to do it. A monetary fine, loss of a draft pick in next year's draft, or just don't invite him to be part of the league next year. Email the league, have them vote and present the player with his options and expected consequences on Friday or Saturday. If he chooses to tank he'll know what penalties he'll face.
2006-12-05 14:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by dboat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they sitting Ladanian for Portis?
Have they come out and stated that they will tank the games?
If so, it is your obligation as commish to bring it up for discussion/vote. If they haven't done those type of things, then it is a tough case to argue. The owner could very easily say I didn't like the matchups I had this week.
For instance, I use Steve Smith week in and out ... as a way to tank the game I decide to sub in Lee Evans (who up to that point hasn't been that great) Boom ... He has a monster game hauling in 2 83yd TD's plus crazy yards. Who would of known? No one!
It is tough to "tank a game" unless you are intentionaly subbing in a player who you know will not be playing (serious injury ... etc.)
Good Luck!
2006-12-05 15:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by Blazin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not that I know that much about fantasy football - but my fiance is commissioner of his league. I know a similiar situation happened last year and they ended up fining team that tanked the game. I know many times when issues have come up - he puts it up for a vote (usually before the season when rules are discussed). I would seriously think about fining him if it is obvious that he blatently lost the game.
2006-12-05 13:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by neesy01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly dude, it's obviously ultimately up to you. The thing that comes to mind with me is who I play with. I'm in a couple different leagues with friends/fam and I wouldn't tank a game. So it works for that guy. Then the guy that got the shaft may not play next year or may get others p*ssed. All I know is that FFB is supposed to be fun with trash talking and all. I'm a commissioner in one of my leagues and I wouldn't let it happen. I'd kick him out before I let it happen actually.
2006-12-05 14:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by Reens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, it's a great strategy and there isn't much you can do about it.
if you are concerned about it though, you can tell everyone to set their rosters for the week (14 im guessing) and then go into commish settings and lock team rosters until after week 14 has passed. you can also edit the roster of any team after a week has passed by going into commish settings again, and click edit roster (make sure you slect the correct week). Start his players to make it a fait matchup.
I had this happen in my league this year.
2006-12-05 15:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by faztradamus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is really his perrogative. I see the NFL do it at the end of the season.. Not to tank but to rest their players which results in some team making or not making the playoffs.. Let it go, it's not really cheating.
2006-12-08 22:16:01 · answer #8 · answered by missin NJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What can he do?
2006-12-05 13:11:02 · answer #9 · answered by SimplyYoung 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋