Hey, all you fantasy commissioners. Lets Talk.

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So for 8 straight years now I have volunteered my extra time in being a fantasy football commissioner. I assume those of you who have donated the same effort would agree with me; there's a lot to think about. Surely your fantasy members have no idea how much thought you put in constructing the league. They just sign-up and have fun. We commissioners; however, must do more than simply participate.

Commissioners set the structure for league. We adjust the rules and scoring. We recruit. We are trusted with collecting dues and paying out rewards. We are managers. The role we must play in the league is two-fold. Since we also have teams fighting to win within our league we must stay competitive but we can't exactly have a dog-eat-dog mentality.

The commissioner must be the backbone. If members get bored the simply stop participating and the rest fall like dominoes. Commissioners are also responsible for upholding integrity in the league. No one wants to play in a corrupt league. If members get the slightest suspicion your league is faulty they will most likely quit and you could have big trouble on your hands.

What do I hope to accomplish with The Commissioner's Corner? Well, mainly to develop a place to discuss the rules and structure of fantasy leagues. The little details that commissioners ponder over in an effort to make leagues more fair, fun, and realistic. The Commissioner's Corner will focus more on the fundamentals of a fantasy league and less on player rankings and stat-talk.