Years ago I was asked by Bryant if I wanted to play fantasy football with a group of MCATL alumni. At the time, I had never played FF before. But it sounded interesting. So I said yes. I thought nothing of it. Thought it would be a one year deal and it would be fun.Now, over 6 years later or so. I have been privileged to see Fool Town blossom into the absolute chaos we are every day. Antics, arguments, fuccs. The recipe for friendships.
Some of my greatest friends are members of fool town. Even my family is here. It could be argued that fool town played a part in mending me and Scott’s relationship. Fool town gave us a common ground to be us. Our relationship has been complicated at best over the years. But here we were safe to be us. And grow together. In Fool Town I found a place to be a dick (always). And to be real and genuine. A place where I knew if I ever needed a group of men to support me. I would have it at the drop of a hat. No questions asked. A safe place when I needed support.
Fool town was an integral part of my growth as a man and a husband. Fool town gave me an example of what good men look like. And how brotherhood is supposed to be. Fool town even gave me the strength, in the background, to stand up for what I believe in and choose to leave my position at ALC. A dream opportunity for me at the time that turned sour.
Fool town was my family for years. I know I am a dick. I know I have no chill. But at the end of the day. I owe some of you more than you will ever know. People like Bryant, who from an early time in Atlanta has been an amazing example to me of what a good man is in its fullest extent. Or Murkve, who I will go to my grave saying is the best of us. No one I know has a better heart than him. He is a true friend and good example. Corey Leak is an inspiration to a privileged white male like myself. I have seen and supported his works. He has literally changed my worldview on racism and America. Both from a distance and private convos. There is no one I am more proud to know than Scotty Morgan. I have seen him live through shit my entire life. Being unfairly treated by family. And being the better human the entire way. And now I see him as the best father I know. The list could go on and on. But I will get to the point here.
Like The Office, all good things must come to an end. I will not be eating wings this off season. In return, I have also voluntarily resigned my league spot. Over the last couple of days I have been in private discussions with Bryant. And while I disagree with this decision. I agree that the league’s integrity must be upheld. While this is the first time in league history the integrity is indeed upheld, why not be the first person to be the better man here? In years past Fool Town has had it’s fair share of offenders without any repercussions. I get that there is a first for everything. In recent years Adam decided to throw a temper tantrum and tank his entire team midway through the season. Costing multiple teams, including my own, a shot at the playoffs. And the worst “punishment” was a “stern” talking to from Bryant like he was a child that stole an extra cookie. AJ was allowed to be in the league for nearly an entire year and half after refusing to pay league dues for what we all knew were BS personal reasons. I paid my dues. Shawn gave his login information to another member of the league because he for some reason could not find 10 mins in his day to set his roster. The list goes on. But still, it is me of all people that must take the higher road. Because I refuse to eat chicken. I went 0-13 and I do not want to eat chicken. That is my offense. And instead of taking it like it is. We must uphold the “integrity” of a fake football game now. For the first time.
For those of you that I have genuine relationships with. I will enjoy our relationships outside of this place. For those that chose to headhunt me over that past week or so behind my back in private messages instead of confronting me like a man. I hope you feel good about yourself. And I hope you can reflect on the things you have said about me and feel justified over a refusal to eat chicken wings. For the one person that did confront me privately, nothing but respect. While we agreed to disagree. At the end of the day. You win. I will do as you asked.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with friends and family. My time here will be cherished for years and years to come.
-Kyle Morgan
12 / 19 / 2020
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