Everyone knows that most people’s loyalty lies with their real-life sports teams.  But everyone has been in that difficult spot of rooting against your team in order for your fantasy success.  So the question still remains do I root for fantasy or reality?

The following are 11 reasons why your cyber team is superior to your hometown squad.

11. You can actually bench players not pulling their weight.

10. Even when your team is not playing your fantasy team never takes time off.

9. If your fantasy team wins, you win… money.

8. There are endless ways to talk smack.

7. There are no long term contracts; you can trade whoever the hell you want at any time.

6. It makes watching the Lions/Seahawks game interesting.

5. It only takes a computer and a couple bucks to dominate.

4. If you do baseball and football, it becomes a year round hobby.

3.  You now have a valid excuse for watching SportCenter every night.

2. Your girl can’t complain because it’s actually a business venture.

… And number 1. Like Pat Riley, if your super team wins you can take all the credit.

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