The concept of the metagame
04.02.10
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So you're sitting in your Barcalounger feeling pretty comfortable about the upcoming Rotisserie season. Already you've memorized your league's new rules, followed the offseason moves, unearthed the promising prospects and digested six fantasy guides. You're set, right?
Wrong. You haven't considered the metagame.
Each Rotisserie season can be considered a "game." These games are distinct; no credit is given in a year for one's performance in a prior year. In most leagues, though, the games are not independent - there are elements that travel from one game to the next. These elements constitute the "metagame."
Essentially, the metagame is the arena in which your league holds its annual Rotisserie contest. Just as a manager wouldn't write his starting lineup without factoring in the host ballpark, so too should you not adopt a posture for the coming season without checking the metagame. Your league's metagame shifts from year to year, but it does exist, and with some concentration its features will emerge from the mists.
Source: KFFL (blog)
Kick off week with soup and a super spread
03.02.10
Family Sunday Invite the family to a Super Bowl party and enjoy beef and guacamole Super Bowl “spread” (see recipe). Serve the layered dish with tomato basil soup and baked tortilla chips. Include a bowl of tropical fruits to go with the chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
Plan ahead: Save enough cookies for Monday.
Shopping list: Canola oil, red bell pepper, onion, canned black beans, fresh jalapeno pepper, cumin, salsa, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, package refrigerated spicy or classic guacamole, reduced-fat sour cream, lean ground beef, tomato basil soup, baked tortilla chips, tropical fruits, chocolate chip cookies.
Meatless Monday Barley with mushrooms, risotto-style (see recipe) is great for a no-meat meal. Serve it with a spinach salad with hard-cooked egg wedges and multigrain rolls. Munch on the leftover cookies for dessert.
Shopping list: Olive oil, sliced crimini mushrooms, package quick-cooking barley, green onions, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, eggs, multigrain rolls.
Source: Buffalo News