Brand Rankings #3: David Devine
He’s your reigning League Champion, a two time Champion, and a four time finalist. Most of the numbers point to him as the best owner in the League, but his brand comes in at number three.
Why was David ranked where he is? Here are some quotes from our anonymous committee members:
“Dave hearts the haters. Without a doubt, one of the most distinctive brands in the league. Marked by continued on the field excellence, and multiple championships, Dave is driven by his bulletin board material, and there has been plenty of it. While Devine is often looked at as an analytical, cerebral fantasy player, he has actually always been someone unafraid to make risky decisions that will be mocked (RIP Ryan Matthews's clavicle). Unfortunately, as Dave continues to succeed, the amount of bulletin board material sent his way continues to shrink. He has earned to much respect around the league, and his brand that his powered by the haters, may struggle to find them in the future. In order to continue brand excellency, Dave will need to find ways to attract haters, or pivot to something new. Only time will tell, but for now, the brand is strong."
"When thinking about the Devine brand, a fierce competitor trying to win at all costs comes to mind. Many thought Devine went about an unorthodox way of finding his players (some even believed he used outdated fantasy magazines that were a year or two behind) but that all came to fruition through many years of dominant fantasy play. The Devine Research is one very well known, yet not many know what goes on. Devine has been known to keep his formula close to the vest which one could wonder if this has capped maximum potential of this brand but without a doubt a part of the brand is the mystique at which he operates. Outside of the fantasy realm is a sports junky who has been known to wildly stay up until 2am on any given night watching a game leaving the rest of us to wonder when Devine sleeps? The DraftKings wins in any sport are obviously very great for the brand and sets the TTFFL ablaze any time he shares/posts in the groupme. A strong participant in the groupme activity as well. The Devine brand is very strong within the TTFFL and only the sky is the limit."
"Often misunderstood and somewhat mysterious, David Devine’s competitive drive has fueled him up this list. He practices what he preaches in fantasy and in life, which provides an authentic and unique personality for the TTFFL. Sure, there’s plenty of success on the field. But off it, Dave shines in his own way, as well. I’ll never forget his eyes light up the way they did in Sin City or the relentless measures he takes to secure victory in all facets of his every day being. What a complex and fascinating individual. What an absolute lunatic."
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