Fantasy Football Penalty: Olympian Casey Dawson Carries Fake Foot Phone Case at Milan Cortina Games
Fantasy football enthusiasts are well aware of the consequences of finishing last in their league, and for Team USA speed skater Casey Dawson, that meant carrying around a phone case with a large fake foot attached to it at the Milan Cortina Games. Despite being a top athlete in his sport, Dawson had to endure the embarrassment of his fantasy football penalty on the Olympic stage. The quirky phone case and flashy backpack serve as a reminder of his last-place finish in the fantasy league, keeping him humble and light-hearted during the competition. Dawson's fellow Olympians, including Emery Lehman and Ethan Cepuran, are also part of the fantasy league, with Lehman being the unfortunate loser this year. The penalty for finishing last involves carrying the fake foot throughout the speed skating season, adding a touch of humor to the intense Olympic atmosphere. Dawson jokingly suggested that next season's penalty might involve a roller suitcase, while Lehman, who is retiring after the Olympics, humorously proposed skating a 1,500 as his punishment, considering it worse than carrying the pink backpack. The light-hearted fantasy football tradition among the athletes adds a fun element to their competitive spirit, even on the world's biggest stage.