NFL Films has come out with a DVD titled "Fantasy Preview 2003." The NFL is now embracing fantasy football after estimating 10 million people compete each week.
The NFL is once again demonstrating its rampant hypocrisy. Do they honestly believe fantasy football isn't played for money or prizes?
This is apparently so, judging by the following quote from NFL Senior Director of News Media Evan Kramer.
"Years back, there was a misconception of what fantasy football really was," Kramer said. "It had gambling connotations, so for a long time that put us off a bit. But once we took a good look at what the game actually involved, and the kind of information that was required to be successful, we realized it wasn't a gambling activity..."
Huh? Yeah, I guess fantasy players are motivated to learn all they can about Troy Hambrick and who wins the Carolina kicking job because they sincerely care about these individuals. And bettors pour over trends, statistics and injuries just so they can impress a few of their friends at the bar. Right Evan, money has nothing to do with people's interest in the NFL.
The NFL is once again demonstrating its rampant hypocrisy. Do they honestly believe fantasy football isn't played for money or prizes?
This is apparently so, judging by the following quote from NFL Senior Director of News Media Evan Kramer.
"Years back, there was a misconception of what fantasy football really was," Kramer said. "It had gambling connotations, so for a long time that put us off a bit. But once we took a good look at what the game actually involved, and the kind of information that was required to be successful, we realized it wasn't a gambling activity..."
Huh? Yeah, I guess fantasy players are motivated to learn all they can about Troy Hambrick and who wins the Carolina kicking job because they sincerely care about these individuals. And bettors pour over trends, statistics and injuries just so they can impress a few of their friends at the bar. Right Evan, money has nothing to do with people's interest in the NFL.
