Past Interviews:

Bob Sylvester, Sr.
Tim Zigmund
John Gill
Billy Romaniello
Joe Brennan
Eric Zigmund
Brian Hicks
Mike Glander
Jeff Paulson
Mike Stein
Paul Marazita
Chris Luhning

November 14, 2000
by "Biggest Daddy"

Disclaimer: While Commissioner Glander fits the description, he is NOT "Biggest Daddy."  BD is an owner in the BDBL who wishes to remain anonymous.

Interview with Matt Clemm, Queensboro Kings

Biggest Daddy: Who's funnier: Sinbad or Louie Anderson?

Matt Clemm: That's tough because they are both awful, but I will go with Sinbad due his funny facial expressions.

BD: Who was your favorite player growing up? Who did you try to emulate in Little League?

MC: Will Clark. He was my hero during the Giants' 1987 and 1989 seasons when they won the West.  I was disheartened when he retired last month.

BD: What CD or tape do you have in your player right now?

MC: Well, currently, I have the Charlie Angel's Soundtrack, which features Aerosmith's newest single "Angel's Eye".

BD: Should I buy stock in Yahoo?

MC: Definitely. The stock is at the lowest its been in long, long time (We hit 500 in January before it split). It will go back up again, most likely.

BD: What will your team nickname be?

MC: I was hoping for Bear County Jamboree. Its a nickname I use in many fantasy leagues. However Jeff informed me that I must use the city that I currently reside in, which is Santa Clara.

BD: Give us a brief rundown of your 2001 opening day lineup. How would you describe your managerial style?

MC: 1B Thome, 2B Durham, SS A-Rod, 3B TBD, OF Lee, White and TBD (draft) C Jeff
Reed (ugh!) and Benson on the hill. I will first attempt to fill the vacancies and then see how things go. I am not trade-happy, but will make the appropriate trades when necessary. I will manage and monitor on a daily basis.

BD: Is common sense really so common?

MC: Not at all. As a customer care employee, I get the email that the Yahoo! users write in regarding fantasy sports. So many people are clueless about how the games work. They don't check the rules. Its disgusting.

BD: Tell us something about Jeff Paulson that may surprise us.

MC: I have a funny story! Sophomore year of High School, Jeff was swinging on the monkey bars during a track meet. He was competing against a friend to see who could jump the farthest number of bars and stay on. Jeff jumped, completely missed the bar and landed on his head. After a few convultions, Jeff was knocked out cold. They had to stop the track meet and Jeff was taken off to the hospital. We called him Jungle Jim from that point on. :)

BD: Have you had a chance to size up your opponents?  If so, what do you think?

MC: Some teams. I think I have a good chance for not only this year but for future years. I have several players that are signed for while whereas many teams will be losing free agents this year and next.

BD: Does your wife realize this league will suck your soul dry and dominate your free time? How do you plan on handling this?

MC: Well, I plan on playing several games at work (depending on how that works with others schedules). I will also utilize the MP format. I will also cut out other fantasy leagues. She is a wonderful wife and understands my need to play.