John Dietz
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What's the reaction when Bears are scoring points against you?Nov 16, 2011 11:00 pm - One of the big problems with playing fantasy football was shown in all its glory at our house — and I'm sure some of yours — last Sunday. Just after the second half of t...
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Fantasy football: Key moves to makeNov 09, 2011 11:00 pm - Too many fantasy football columns take on the same tone this time of year. “Pick up this guy. Drop this guy. GET THIS GUY NOW!” This is all well and good — and I will to...
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Fantasy football: Time for our midseason awardsNov 03, 2011 12:00 am - Think for a moment back to draft day. Two short months ago, many of you had to choose Michael Vick or Aaron Rodgers as your fantasy football QB. My guess is more than 90...
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Fantasy football: Midseason keys to successOct 26, 2011 12:00 am - The time has arrived. It’s Midseason Mania! We have officially reached the part of the fantasy football season where virtual unknowns are bursting onto the scene and wil...
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Taking out my frustrations on some underperformersOct 20, 2011 12:00 am - Well, it was a good run. From 2000-2010 — 11 straight seasons — I reached the playoffs in my 12-team unit league. But this year, thanks to a dismal group of underperform...
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Fantasy football: Could Tebow save your season?Oct 13, 2011 12:00 am - I fielded a question Wednesday night at our Daily Herald Subcriber Total Access event at John Barleycorn that went something like this: “I’m in a league where we start t...
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In fantasy football, learn to change with the coachOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - Ever wonder why your parents made you do homework before going out to play? Or why they wouldn’t let you drive to school every day? Or why you couldn’t go to the movie w...
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Fantasy football: Don’t fear Eagles’ defenseSep 29, 2011 12:00 am - Two weeks ago I toyed with starting Eli Manning at home against St. Louis instead of Matt Ryan at home against the supposedly vaunted Eagles defense. The rationale was s...
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Fantasy football: Here’s how to stay afloatSep 22, 2011 12:00 am - Fourth grade. Our family is at a block party and we’re playing football. During one play, I take a knee to the gut and immediately begin hobbling toward my parents. Gas...
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Taking a closer look at 8 high-scoring quarterbacksSep 15, 2011 12:00 am - Watching the games last weekend, I couldn't tell if my TV was showing actual games or my son playing Madden on “rookie” level. In the video game, players plow through d...