Splitting the pot

[Shoreline Steamers]

Absolutely not collusion, and completely above board.

I've seen this done in leagues, and it's usually done between two friends who figure a split guarantees both parties earn more money just for making the title game than they would for finishing second. It's a sort of "no-lose" proposition allowing an equal split of the winnings. If it's an $800/$300 split, better to both walk away with $550 and enjoy a stress-free championship than risk ending up on the short end of the stick.

Also, loved that story Friction!

[slaughterrt]

My last year being in a "buddies" league a friend and I agreed to split the pot 50/50 if we made it. Well, we both made it, but he threw a temper tantrum (only child syndrome) since his team was clearly going to win. So, I said no big deal, you can back out on the deal. I ended up winning the game.

Love this. Good karma.

Wondering if you still split the pot with him or told him to suck it.

[joeya2001]

Agreed, when im in the finals I always propose a split, id rather have something than nothing

Your league doesn't have a 2nd place prize?

it does, we split second and first for a even split

[GridironGuerilla]

I agree. Nothing to see here.

[IR1]

I’ve done it a couple times, 1st place is $1,000 and 2nd is $150. Agreed to a $650/$500 split- lost both times so I came our $800 ahead

[ColdZealDonkeyStrike]

I have seen it argued before that splitting the pot shouldn't be allowed, but for the life of me, I can't understand why anyone would care.

I also get superstitious when it comes to Fantasy, so if anyone ever proposes it, I always accept. If I decline I know I am going to lose

[Bot101]

My last year being in a "buddies" league a friend and I agreed to split the pot 50/50 if we made it. Well, we both made it, but he threw a temper tantrum (only child syndrome) since his team was clearly going to win. So, I said no big deal, you can back out on the deal. I ended up winning the game.

Ive gotta ask, what did your buddy do afterwards?

[maxhyde]

I have seen it argued before that splitting the pot shouldn't be allowed, but for the life of me, I can't understand why anyone would care.

This is where I am at. Has 0 impact on the teams/league how owners deal with winnings

[Friction]

My last year being in a "buddies" league a friend and I agreed to split the pot 50/50 if we made it. Well, we both made it, but he threw a temper tantrum (only child syndrome) since his team was clearly going to win. So, I said no big deal, you can back out on the deal. I ended up winning the game.

Ive gotta ask, what did your buddy do afterwards?

Of course I kept the profits from winning. He actually acted like a chick and did not contact me for a few weeks or so (generally a friend I talked to on a weekly basis, if not more). We even had a side bet on out matchup that Larry Johnson would score more than Tomlinson, which he said would NEVER happen. It did, they were both on the wrong side of their peaks. I think it was his last year on San Diego maybe. I know they were both around the RB2/Flex range. I have a great memory regardless, but this stuck in my head since it pushed me, amongst other things, to not mix fantasy football and friendships. He did not pay the side bet, to no surprise. He even got mad I did not pick up his share when I grabbed mine from the Commish. Not that he asked me to in advance.

[Tvols]

Collusion lmao !, need tell those teams not in the championship to make it there then they can spilt it themselves too ..it’s the norm anymore