I am considering starting a light bulb fantasy sports league, since the popularity of these dramatic games is growing by leaps and bounds.  Hey, I don’t want to be left out of the frenzy of fun!  I figure we’d have 4 starters and two bulbs on the bench.  I think 6 teams per league ought to be enough to make it nice and competitive. 

You’ve got your aging veteran and work horse in the 100 watt incandescent a-line bulb, along with his back up, the 75 watt bulb.  Sure they are safe draft picks, but will they provide the energetic burst when you need it?  The first round of picks is sure to be made up of mostly compact fluorescent bulbs, with shiny new technology for long scoring runs.  The most likely MVP candidate is the Sylvania MicroMini, and it’s sure to be in the top 2 or 3 picks overall.  Of course, no fantasy bulb team will be complete without the formidable Metal Halides and Mercury Vapor bulbs.  I thought the Merc’s would be out of light bulbs by now, but like Jerry Rice, they just don’t seem to want to retire.  There’s still some tread on those tires. 

I know, most light bulb fantasy owners will debate the usefulness of having to name a starter each week in the Christmas Bulb category, but we need to cover the whole game, and not just pick and choose.  The C9 bulbs are the biggies, but don’t count out the C7’s and even a string or two of the icicle lights.  They could make up the difference between winning the Light Bowl and just being a also-ran middle of the pack lightie. 

If you want to join in the inaugural league, let me know and I’ll see if there’s a spot left for you.  If you do, make sure to brush up on your light bulb stats and rankings at ServiceLighting.com so we can make this a highly competitive league, despite the fact we are all noobs. =)  This year promises to be ground breaking and packed with action at the Brian Dancer Light Bulb Fantasy League.  Join up now before it’s too late!