Are you ready...

Even though it's only July, I've started getting ads for "back to school" and "back to college" supplies. The Young Relative says he isn't even thinking of the coming school year, but what he IS ready for is some football: Fantasy Football, that is. He has already drafted his team and, over dinner on Friday, carefully explained to me why he selected each player.
People who haven't played it might not realize that Fantasy Football is actually very educational, requiring team owners to apply their skills in statistics, math, current events (you need to know if somebody on your roster will not be suiting up due to, oh, say, an arrest), psychology (Could Coach X be exaggerating Player Y's injury?) and critical thinking (Should I start Tight End Z this week against Defense X?). Owners also have to be conscientious about deadlines and must keep track of the fluctuating NFL schedule (Thursday night games, anyone?).
Personally, I'd add bonus points for witty trash talk directed at your league opponents, but that's just me.