UnafraidShow Fearless Football Picks: 10/15/2022

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2022 Fearless Football Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming weekend. Each participant will start with 10,000 Units, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $20,000

Overall record: 18-10-2

Utah (-3.5) vs USC (risking $1000)

Arizona (+15.5) at Washington (risking $1000)

Syracuse (-4) vs NC State (risking $1000)

Minnesota (-4.5) at Illinois (risking $1000)

Oklahoma (-10) vs Kansas (risking $1000)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: -$6500

Overall record: 9-20-1

This week’s picks:

Cal (-15) at Colorado (borrowing $2500)

LSU at Florida OVER 50.5 (borrowing $2500)

Arizona (+15.5) at Washington (borrowing $2000)

USC at Utah UNDER 65 (borrowing $2000)

NC State at Syracuse OVER 42.5 (borrowing $1000)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

UnafraidShow Fearless Football Picks: 10/8/2022

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2022 Fearless Football Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming weekend. Each participant will start with 10,000 Units, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $18,000

Overall record: 15-9-1

Tennessee (-3) at LSU (risking $1000)

Kansas (+7) vs TCU (risking $1000)

Texas A&M (+24) at Alabama (risking $1000)

Washington State (+13) (risking $1000)

Oregon (-13.5) at Arizona (risking $1000)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: -$6000

Overall record: 7-17-1

This week’s picks:

Wyoming (+3) at New Mexico (borrowing $2500)

Arizona State (+14) vs Washington (borrowing $2500)

Western Michigan (-6) vs Eastern Michigan (borrowing $2000)

Kentucky (-6) vs South Carolina (borrowing $2500)

Oregon State at Stanford UNDER 54 (borrowing $500)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

UnafraidShow Fearless Football Picks: 10/1/2022

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2022 Fearless Football Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming weekend. Each participant will start with 10,000 Units, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $17,000

Overall record: 12-7-1

NC State (+7) at Clemson (risking $1000)

Michigan (-10.5) at Iowa (risking $1000)

Oregon (-17) vs Stanford (risking ($1000)

Oklahoma State (+2.5) at Baylor (risking $1000)

Arkansas (+17) vs Alabama (risking $1000)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: $0

Overall record: 6-13-1

This week’s picks:

Oregon State at Utah UNDER 54.5 (borrowing $2000)

Arizona State at USC UNDER 61.5 (borrowing $2000)

Alabama at Arkansas UNDER 61 (borrowing $2000)

Iowa State at Kansas UNDER 59 (borrowing $2000)

NC State (+7) at Clemson (borrowing $2000)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

UnafraidShow Fearless Football Picks: 9/24/2022

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2022 Fearless Football Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming weekend. Each participant will start with 10,000 Units, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $17,000

Overall record: 10-5

Oregon State (+5.5) vs USC (risking $1,000)

Wake Forest (+7.5) vs Clemson (risking $1000)

Tennessee (-10.5) vs Florida (risking $1000)

Oregon (-6.5) vs Washington State (risking $1000)

Arkansas (+2) at Texas A&M (risking $1000)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: $2,000

Overall record: 5-9-1

This week’s picks:

Wyoming (+21.5) at BYU (risking $2000)

Utah at Arizona State OVER 53.5 (borrowing $1000)

Charlotte at South Carolina UNDER 66.5 (borrowing $1000)

Oregon (-6.5) vs Washington State (borrowing $1000)

Wake Forest vs Clemson (-7.5) (risking $1000)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

UnafraidShow Fearless Football Picks: 9/17/2022

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2022 Fearless Football Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming weekend. Each participant will start with 10,000 Units, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $12,000

Overall record: 6-4

Georgia (-24.5) at South Carolina (risking $1,000)

Washington (-3.5) vs Michigan State (risking $1000)

Miami (+6.5) at Texas A&M (risking $1000)

Oregon (-3.5) vs BYU (risking $3000)

Arizona (+2.5) vs North Dakota State (risking $1000)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: $5,000

Overall record: 5-5

This week’s picks:

Oregon vs BYU UNDER 58 (risking $1000)

Miami at Texas A&M OVER 45 (risking $1000)

Fresno State (+11) at USC (risking $1000)

Notre Dame vs Cal OVER 41 (Risking $1000)

Arizona vs North Dakota State (-2.5) (risking $1000)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

UnafraidShow Fearless Football Picks: 9/10/2022

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2022 Fearless Football Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming weekend. Each participant will start with 10,000 Units, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $11,000

Overall record: 3-2

Stanford (+8.5) vs USC (risking $1,000)

Kentucky (+6) at Florida (risking $1000)

Tennessee (-6) at Pittsburgh (risking $1000)

Oklahoma State (-11.5) vs Arizona State (risking $1000)

Baylor (+2.5) at BYU (risking $1000)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: $12,000

Overall record: 4-1

This week’s picks:

South Carolina (+9) at Arkansas (risking $1500)

Texas A&M vs Appalachian State over 54 (risking $1500)

USC at Stanford UNDER 67 (risking $1000)

Mississippi State (-11) at Arizona (risking $1000)

Colorado (+17) at Air Force (risking $3000)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

UnafraidShow Fearless Football Picks: 9/2/2022

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2022 Fearless Football Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming weekend. Each participant will start with 10,000 Units, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $10,000

Overall record: 0-0

Oregon (+17) at Utah (risking $1,000)

Utah (-2.5) at Florida (risking $1000)

Notre Dame (+16.5) at Ohio State (risking $1000)

Oregon State (-2.5) vs Boise State (risking $1000)

Arizona (+6) at San Diego State (risking $1000)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: $10,000

Overall record: 0-0

This week’s picks:

South Carolina (-12.5) vs Georgia State (risking $500)

North Carolinia as Appalachian State over 56.5 (risking $1000)

Wyoming (+6.5) vs Tulsa (risking $2500)

Coastal Carolina (-2) vs Army (risking $1000)

Oregon (+17) at Georgia (risking $3000)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

March Madness: Welcome To The Best Day Of The Year

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Welcome to the best day of the year. With all due respect to my Irish brothers and sisters, today belongs to March Madness. I’m more excited than a kid on Christmas. I want to sit at the top of my steps and wait until 12 PM to come down and see what Santa left for us basketball fans in the opening slate of games. As the great Jon Rothstein likes to say, “This is March.”

Last year, the tournament returned to our lives after COVID robbed us in 2020. Without huge crowds, however, the tournament felt different. Plus, it started on a Friday, which was the worst move in sports since the ghost runner on second base in the MLB. Thankfully, the tournament is back to its normal start day on Thursday* and the crowds will be rocking.

*I still don’t count the First Four as part of the tournament. I might get their one day, but it won’t be today.

Take a step back and appreciate what we’re about to experience over the next 96 hours. It all starts with wall-to-wall coverage from 12 PM – 12 AM. Arguments about which 12-seed will beat a 5-seed will dominate your group chats. Buzzer beaters will go viral and light up social media. TUMS will be out of stock at your local CVS due to indigestion caused by wings and beer.

Is this heaven? No, it’s ̶I̶o̶w̶a̶ March Madness.

Now I know what you’re all thinking. Where are my picks? Everyone might fill out a bracket, but have they ever won a competition where they got to spend time on a national radio show?

In my best Norman Osborn voice, “You know, I’m something of a scientist myself.”

There is some science to the bracket. Some numbers to keep in mind:

  • All four 1-seeds haven’t made the Elite Eight since 2016.
  • Look at offensive and defensive field goal percentages – champions typically fall inside the top 30 for both offensive and defensive field goal percentage.
  • A 13-seed has beaten a 4-seed in 8 of the last 11 tournaments.
  • Multiple 12-seeds have beaten 5-seeds in five of the last nine tournmanets. In 2019, three 12-seeds defeated 5-seeds.

Numbers are important, but it truly all comes down to luck. The phrase “better lucky than good” could not be more true during this tournament. I rely on a few “feelings” when completing my bracket. Here are some things I look for in a championship team.

  • Veteran guard play
  • At least one future lottery pick
  • If they lost in their conference tournament, was it a fluke, or a sign of what’s to come?
  • When in doubt, chalk.
  • Worry about the Sweet 16, not the first round upsets. If you have 11-12 of 16 teams left after the weekend with one being your champion, you’re in great shape.
  • Fill out two brackets. Screw the “integrity” crowd. Those people probably have multiple fantasy football teams. I always make two brackets so plan accordingly.

My First Final Four

  • Gonzaga over Kentucky
  • Auburn over Arizona
  • Championship: Gonzaga over Auburn

My Second Final Four

  • Duke over Baylor
  • Kansas over Tennessee
  • Championship: Duke over Kansas

Enjoy the tournament!

Tweet us your predictions at @unafraidshow, or let us know in the comments!

UnafraidShow Fearless Friday Picks: 12/3/2021

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2021 Fearless Friday Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming sports weekend. Each participant will start with $1000, and must risk a minimum of $20 on each pick, but can up each selection to a maximum of $100. Each winning pick pays 1:1, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $895

Overall record: 33-36-1 (3-2 last week, +$75)

Oregon (+2.5) vs Utah (risking $75)

Oklahoma State (-5.5) vs Baylor (risking $75)

Georgia (-6.5) vs Alabama (risking $75)

Michigan (-10.5) vs Iowa (risking $75)

Cincinnati vs Houston (+10.5) (risking $75)

This week’s picks:

Ralph Amsden

Current total: $1415

Overall record: 35-33-1 (2-2-1 last week, +$0)

This week’s picks:

Oregon vs Utah OVER 57.5 (risking $75)

Louisiana (+3) vs Appalachian State (risking $100)

Oklahoma State vs Baylor OVER 46.5 (risking $75)

Cincinnati vs Houston (+10.5) (risking $75)

Wake Forest vs Pittsburgh (-3) (risking $75)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.

UnafraidShow Fearless Friday Picks: 11/26/2021

Welcome to the UnafraidShow.com 2021 Fearless Friday Picks contest between George Wrigshter and Ralph Amsden.

Every week, George and Ralph will make five picks, either against the spread or the total, for the upcoming sports weekend. Each participant will start with $1000, and must risk a minimum of $20 on each pick, but can up each selection to a maximum of $100. Each winning pick pays 1:1, and we’ll keep the total throughout the season.

George Wrighster

Current total: $820

Overall record: 30-34-1 (3-2 last week, +$75)

This week’s picks:

Oregon State at Oregon (-7) (risking $75)

BYU (+7) at USC (risking $75)

Oklahoma at Oklahoma State (-4.5) (risking $75)

Penn State at Michigan State (+1.5) (risking $75)

Notre Dame (-20.5) at Stanford (risking $75)

Ralph Amsden

Current total: $1415

Overall record: 33-31-1 (3-2 last week, +$100)

This week’s picks:

BYU (-7) at USC (risking $100)

Ohio State at Michigan (+8.5) (risking $50)

Florida State (+3) at Florida (risking $50)

Arizona at Arizona State OVER 52.5 (risking $100)

Pittsburgh at Syracuse OVER 59 (risking $50)

Have a take you’d like us to address? Email us at immad@unafraidshow.com and we’ll read your take on a future Wrighster or Wrong podcast.