lineupgrief
/ˈlaɪnʌpˌɡriːf/nounVerified NewThe regret that follows a start/sit decision that turned out wrong by one player.
The benched player scores thirty; the started one scores two; the gap is reviewed all week. Lineupgrief is entirely self-inflicted, which distinguishes it from ordinary fandom and makes it harder to put down.
Etym. — lineup + grief: mourning administered by a notification.
Rel. — waivervigil
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