Students vs. Staff Fantasy Football

The Gatton Academy offers a variety of activities and traditions that appeal to all of the students’ interests. My niche is fantasy football so of course, I was ecstatic when Pokey invited me to join the Staff vs. Seniors Fantasy Football league. I gathered five of my friends to join me in the conquest of defeating the staff. I knew it would be an easy challenge but I wanted to participate nonetheless. I still recall inquiring Pokey about a fantasy football league on Orientation Day the summer before my junior year. To my disappointment, I was informed that it was only for seniors so I patiently waited for my chance. However, as an incoming junior, I failed to recognize the sense of community that came with a simple fantasy football league.

Now that I have been a part of the Gatton community for over a year, I recognize the connection that is formed on a peer and staff basis. As an Avatar, I have developed a close relationship with Zack and get to face him in the league. On the Harlaxton trip, I became closely acquainted with Pokey and Alex Sorrels by playing Snooker and Croquet. I am now able to hand them another defeat back at Gatton. I am even able to compete against my current Residential Counselor, D, and small group leader, Alex Fahnders. The Staff vs. Seniors Fantasy League has provided me with a conduit to participate in a common activity with my peers and staff members for the fall semester.

We just concluded week two and Carson, D, Zack, and I are undefeated. I look forward to the matchup between two juggernauts this weekend as I face Carson’s overachieving team. Despite the fact that my parents advise me to focus on college applications instead of football, I rely on sports, especially fantasy, to be my escape. In order to combat the stress of my senior year at Gatton, I utilize my love and passion for sports to keep me grounded. It might be an addiction at this point considering the fact I participate in twenty-two leagues, listen to multiple sports podcasts, and manage a fantasy website. I anticipate the remainder of this season and hope that future Gatton students will have the opportunity to defeat the staff in the Seniors vs. Staff Fantasy Football League.

 

Devin