by Kacey Kasem
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Five Things to Know About Scott Fish Bowl
The Scott Fish Bowl (SFB) started as a league for a website called FFOasis. When FFOasis closed, the league needed a new name and home. Scott Fish, a fantasy football analyst and charity advocate, created the SFB to combine his passion for fantasy football with philanthropy.
The league started modestly with a few dozen participants. It quickly gained popularity due to its innovative format and charitable focus, and the number of participants has grown over the years.
The Scott Fish Bowl has become an annual tradition in fantasy football, eagerly anticipated by fans and analysts alike. Its charitable goal and creative format have set a standard for fantasy football leagues.
The Charity Aspect
The Scott Fish Bowl’s primary focus is helping charities. Every year, the event raises money for FantasyCares, a nonprofit supporting charitable causes. Most of the funds are used to buy toys for kids at Christmas, which are then donated to Toys for Tots. The league has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years and is a strong force for good in the community.
For those who hope to get into SFB, one of the biggest things you can do is donate to FantasyCares and follow @FantasyCaresOrg on X (formerly Twitter). Although not required, this is one of the tips often given when people ask how to get into the Scott Fish Bowl.
Feeling like Santa today! Doing our part to shop on behalf of @FantasyCaresOrg with the help of the @USMC to donate to @ToysForTots_USA thanks to all your #SFB13 donations. Huge thank you to @ScottFish24 and the entire team. Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🚫@101chalk @2on1Tommy pic.twitter.com/vfhBNDJGJf
— The Undroppables (@TheUndroppables) December 7, 2023
Growth Over The Years
The first year of the contest saw 96 participants in 2010. 2011 dropped to 60 contestants. The 2012 season saw no competition. SFB returned in 2013, with 120 people competing for top honors. I joined my first Scott Fish Bowl in 2015, and there were 360 teams at the time.
The Scott Fish Bowl has been getting bigger every year. In 2023, the number of participants was 3,324, showing how popular the event has become. Each season, more and more people join in. The Scott Fish Bowl website proudly shows ‘101%’ to highlight how many invites have been sent out this year.
You want to talk about hard…
Back in my day, only 360 people got in to SFB. #SFB360 pic.twitter.com/PXKeSx42pw— KACEY KASEM (@thekaceykasem) June 24, 2023
Unique Scoring System
The Scott Fish Bowl is about the fun of fantasy football, and this is displayed in the unique way the league scores points. The rules change every season, adding a new challenge.
For 2024, the basic rules are the same as in previous years, but with some changes to the scoring.
Slow drafts start on July 8th, while live drafts happen between June 29th and July 21st. It’s essential to understand the scoring and rules before drafting. Drafts will be snake drafts, but they have a third-round reversal. The third-round reversal means the direction of the draft will reverse at the start of the third.
0RB drafters trying to avoid the instinct to draft 3 WR's in a row after seeing the updated #SFB14 scoring: pic.twitter.com/ebRf5U1j9A
— Optimus Fantasy Football (@OptimusFantasy) June 10, 2024
SFB Live Drafts
The Scott Fish Bowl has added live drafts in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas in the last few seasons. There are 32 live event cities, and each city will have its own raffle or silent auction, with proceeds going to FantasyCares.
Live drafts also happen in international locations like Mexico City, Lithuania and Sao Paulo. As someone who helps host the Dallas Scott Fish Bowl Draft, I find the camaraderie and memories from the live event amazing.
“WE LOVE IT”
That is a successful #SFBLA live draft in the books ✅#SFB13 pic.twitter.com/yQxG4yBPhy
— TrophySmack (@TrophySmack) July 16, 2023
Involvement in the Fantasy Football Community
The SFB has a powerful presence on social media, with participants actively discussing strategy, sharing updates and engaging with the community. The hashtag #SFB14 is widely used on platforms like X, where participants share their draft picks, trade strategies and more.
Chat groups and Discord channels are created yearly to connect the community. Those involved in the event will participate in mock drafts, purchase SFB swag, grab an SFB avatar and watch the SFB Podathon.
The @sfbmerch has arrived! Thanks so much SFB team. #sfb14 #fantasycares #sfbmerch pic.twitter.com/wikg7Ofv5J
— Derek9RX (@Derek9rx) June 20, 2024
Visit scottfishbowl.com to learn more about this rad fantasy event. You can sign up for the competition, view leaderboards, and more at the official site.
For more from Kacey Kasem, check out here archive & follow here on X (formerly Twitter) @theKaceyKasem.
by Kacey Kasem
Share
Five Things to Know About Scott Fish Bowl
The Scott Fish Bowl (SFB) started as a league for a website called FFOasis. When FFOasis closed, the league needed a new name and home. Scott Fish, a fantasy football analyst and charity advocate, created the SFB to combine his passion for fantasy football with philanthropy.
The league started modestly with a few dozen participants. It quickly gained popularity due to its innovative format and charitable focus, and the number of participants has grown over the years.
The Scott Fish Bowl has become an annual tradition in fantasy football, eagerly anticipated by fans and analysts alike. Its charitable goal and creative format have set a standard for fantasy football leagues.
The Charity Aspect
The Scott Fish Bowl’s primary focus is helping charities. Every year, the event raises money for FantasyCares, a nonprofit supporting charitable causes. Most of the funds are used to buy toys for kids at Christmas, which are then donated to Toys for Tots. The league has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years and is a strong force for good in the community.
For those who hope to get into SFB, one of the biggest things you can do is donate to FantasyCares and follow @FantasyCaresOrg on X (formerly Twitter). Although not required, this is one of the tips often given when people ask how to get into the Scott Fish Bowl.
Feeling like Santa today! Doing our part to shop on behalf of @FantasyCaresOrg with the help of the @USMC to donate to @ToysForTots_USA thanks to all your #SFB13 donations. Huge thank you to @ScottFish24 and the entire team. Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🚫@101chalk @2on1Tommy pic.twitter.com/vfhBNDJGJf
— The Undroppables (@TheUndroppables) December 7, 2023
Growth Over The Years
The first year of the contest saw 96 participants in 2010. 2011 dropped to 60 contestants. The 2012 season saw no competition. SFB returned in 2013, with 120 people competing for top honors. I joined my first Scott Fish Bowl in 2015, and there were 360 teams at the time.
The Scott Fish Bowl has been getting bigger every year. In 2023, the number of participants was 3,324, showing how popular the event has become. Each season, more and more people join in. The Scott Fish Bowl website proudly shows ‘101%’ to highlight how many invites have been sent out this year.
You want to talk about hard…
Back in my day, only 360 people got in to SFB. #SFB360 pic.twitter.com/PXKeSx42pw— KACEY KASEM (@thekaceykasem) June 24, 2023
Unique Scoring System
The Scott Fish Bowl is about the fun of fantasy football, and this is displayed in the unique way the league scores points. The rules change every season, adding a new challenge.
For 2024, the basic rules are the same as in previous years, but with some changes to the scoring.
Slow drafts start on July 8th, while live drafts happen between June 29th and July 21st. It’s essential to understand the scoring and rules before drafting. Drafts will be snake drafts, but they have a third-round reversal. The third-round reversal means the direction of the draft will reverse at the start of the third.
0RB drafters trying to avoid the instinct to draft 3 WR's in a row after seeing the updated #SFB14 scoring: pic.twitter.com/ebRf5U1j9A
— Optimus Fantasy Football (@OptimusFantasy) June 10, 2024
SFB Live Drafts
The Scott Fish Bowl has added live drafts in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas in the last few seasons. There are 32 live event cities, and each city will have its own raffle or silent auction, with proceeds going to FantasyCares.
Live drafts also happen in international locations like Mexico City, Lithuania and Sao Paulo. As someone who helps host the Dallas Scott Fish Bowl Draft, I find the camaraderie and memories from the live event amazing.
“WE LOVE IT”
That is a successful #SFBLA live draft in the books ✅#SFB13 pic.twitter.com/yQxG4yBPhy
— TrophySmack (@TrophySmack) July 16, 2023
Involvement in the Fantasy Football Community
The SFB has a powerful presence on social media, with participants actively discussing strategy, sharing updates and engaging with the community. The hashtag #SFB14 is widely used on platforms like X, where participants share their draft picks, trade strategies and more.
Chat groups and Discord channels are created yearly to connect the community. Those involved in the event will participate in mock drafts, purchase SFB swag, grab an SFB avatar and watch the SFB Podathon.
The @sfbmerch has arrived! Thanks so much SFB team. #sfb14 #fantasycares #sfbmerch pic.twitter.com/wikg7Ofv5J
— Derek9RX (@Derek9rx) June 20, 2024
Visit scottfishbowl.com to learn more about this rad fantasy event. You can sign up for the competition, view leaderboards, and more at the official site.
For more from Kacey Kasem, check out here archive & follow here on X (formerly Twitter) @theKaceyKasem.
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