Thursday, September 29, 2011

You Can Do Better. Really.

If you play fantasy sports, chances are you use a Website. You know, unless you enjoy crunching stats on a calculator every Tuesday morning to figure out if you beat your neighbor.
Every site has its own unique characteristics. And every Website you'll encounter (including this one) is made by human beings, who carry all the same frailties as every other human being.
But sometimes the frailties are more noticeable than others.
The people who bring you the People's Pigskin are involved in another league with some of the people from the 9beersfantasysportstavern site. For the second year in a row, this league is using FoxSports.com as its host. This is because we were promised the site had improved since last year, when it was abysmal.
One of the features of this site is a "Best Available" page. Let's say you need to make a quick roster switch, because somebody was injured or suspended or just isn't living up to his new contract. This page is supposed to show you the three best players available at any particular position.
Please note the use of the word "supposed."
As of Thursday, September 29, the three running backs listed as "Best Available" on this site were Ryan Torain, Ronnie Brown and, holding the number 1 spot on this list, Jamaal Charles. That's right, the Jamaal Charles who's out for the season.
Want a wide receiver? The three receivers listed as "Best Available" on this site were Mike Williams (Seattle Seahawks version), Austin Collie and, again, holding the number 1 spot on this list, Kenny Britt. That's right, the Kenny Britt who limped off fantasy football rosters across the country this past Sunday.
How about a quarterback? One would expect the free agent pickings to be slim, since every decent fantasy player keeps at least two QBs on the roster. But on this site, the three "Best Available" ones are Tim Tebow, Kerry Collins and, though he doesn't sit at number 1, David Garrard. Yes, you guessed it. The David Garrard who was fired right before opening day.
It's safe to say there are still a few bugs.
Remember to vote for the lineup polls. The NASCAR ones close Friday night. The football ones close Saturday night. Thanks.

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