Twitter has long been an excellent source of instantaneous news and wide-ranging opinions. We ran a series of interviews two years ago to help users new and old get to know some of our favorite tweeters.
Our series is back for 2014. Today we interview Zach Law, the second time he has graced us with his presence. Get to know him (again) below.
This hatred on my Twitter timeline is inexcusable. Belgian waffles and beer are delicious.
— zach_law (@zach_law) June 30, 2014
Who Am I?
Name: Zach Law
Twitter handle: zach_law
Tweeting since: September 30, 2008
Number of tweets: 45,401 (all fabulous)
Follower count: 4176
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Day job: Email marketer
Family life: Wife, two cats
Quick bio (who you are, site(s) you represent, etc.): When not whining about his dynasty team, zachlawonline is all about interviewing fantasy football experts, whether they want to be called expert or not. I’ve written for Bleacher Report and football.com.
What is something unique about you that few would know about? Despite being a Pittsburger, I rooted for the Dolphins as a child and switched to the Titans when they moved to Nashville. I may be in the market for a new team.
What you do for fun during the football offseason: I collect beers.
Favorite NFL team(s): Tennessee Titans, although I’m leaning more toward being a fan of the league
Favorite NFL player(s): 2009 Chris Johnson qualify?
Give us your “must follows” on Twitter: Everyone I’ve interviewed, of course
What do you like most about Twitter? I can ask any football-related question and get a response in minutes, sometimes seconds.
Years playing fantasy football: 15
How many leagues, typically? So far, just two
During extra time, always fun to do a mock draft. From the 4 spot this time.
— zach_law (@zach_law) June 29, 2014
Inside the Guru’s Studio
What is your favorite fantasy word? Flaccid (As in “Trent Richardson put together another flaccid fantasy performance this Sunday.”)
What is your least favorite fantasy word? Sleeper
DC Comics or Marvel? Never read a comic book
What is your favorite film? Sadly, can’t think of a movie that jumps out from the past year (yeah, I’m cheating), so I’ll say watch the show Ophan Black
What is your favorite book? The Martian by Andy Weir
Cake or ice cream? Ice cream
Star Wars or Star Trek? Now that JJ Abrams, famed co-writer of Armageddon’s at the helm of both, I might get into comic book movies
What sound do you hate? Pumped-in crowd noise
What sound do you love? “Touchdown, Titans!” by Mike Keith or a cat purring
Film or Stats? I’ll be the only fantasy expert left standing when the great film-stats war is over.
Note that McCluster had 8 carries for 5 yards last year. He might have an 8-carry game this year, so maybe some sneaky value.
— zach_law (@zach_law) June 28, 2014
Predictions and Advice
Favorite fantasy style or combination of styles of play (Dynasty, Redraft, Auction, Best Ball, Daily, Survivor, etc.): Don’t know if I have a preference. I just happen to be in one dynasty and one keeper league.
Studs ‘n Duds or Value Based Drafting? Based on my results the past decade, there have been as many duds as studs.
What's the biggest mistake you see fantasy players make? Recency bias is pretty bad, thinking 2013 = 2014
How much of fantasy football is skill? How much is luck? There’s some luck to it, no doubt about that.
Go out on a limb—give a wild prediction about the 2014 season that would shock the world if it happened: Cleveland makes the playoffs
Super Bowl XLIX Teams and Score: Seattle 43, Denver 8 (just crazy enough to happen again)
2014 Fantasy MVP: Montee Ball
2014 Fantasy Most Improved: Justin Hunter
2014 Fantasy Bust of the Year: Ben Tate