The Fantasy Report with Carl

Hello League-Mates! And welcome to a special addition of the "Fantasy Report with Carl".  As many, if not all of you, have noticed; I have broken away from the traditional weekly blog. To be honest, it is very difficult to write a new, exciting, mind-bending, thought-provoking, blog every week. I simply don't have the time or muses to do so.  I have explained in many of my blogs that my inspiration comes from TV shows, movies, books, or songs. To be quite honest, it's actually books that entice my inner workings of a wannabe novelist/columnist. Yes, believe it or not, at one time in my life I did want to be a writer. It has always appealed to me, particularly when I read a book or article that is so beautifully written and articulated. They truly make me appreciate the intelligence of men and women alike. And as much as I may appreciate those writers and their God-given skills, I do become jealous. For example, who the hell does Paulo Coelho think he is? Writing such ...

Good morning, League-Mates and welcome to a special addition of the Fantasy Report with Carl.  I have spent the last few weeks brainstorming a topic for this Fantasy Report. I have always delved into my hobbies, interests, and personal lexicon of pop-culture for inspiration. So, sit back, relax, and strap it down because The Fantasy Report with Carl is coming at you.  From out of this blog, a warning, and an ultimatum! That line is slightly altered to match this blog. It comes from the movie poster of a personal favorite movie of mine (and to be honest, one of the great sci-fi movies ever created), "The Day the Earth Stood Still". How could Klaatu and Gort (Gnut if you are aware of the short story "Farewell to the Master" upon which the film was based) relate to Fantasy Football? It's fairly simple, but I want to make this as complicated as I can.  It wasn't too long ago that a few of us set out to create a fun league with co-workers. The buy-in was $50, and...