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Enter the ESPN 97.5 BRACKET CHALLENGE 2020
Mar 2, 2020, 12:29 pm
JOIN THE BRACKET CHALLENGE!
It's that time again, ESPN 97.5's 2nd annual Bracket Madness presented by Bud Light Seltzer, supported by Four Roses Bourbon & Boost Mobile. We'll be giving prizes to 97.5 winners…..Yep the point five winner is the penultimate winner – second to last in the whole bracket. And did we mention this is all FREE?!
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Prizes include a custom Texas Mattress Makers custom queen size mattress, Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, $50 gift cards to Roosters Men's Grooming Center, iRace Entertainment, El Tiempo, Pitch 25, Heights Bier Garten, Holman Draft Hall, concert tickets, ESPN 97 .5 Listener Appreciation Party tickets a Zummo meat basket and lots more. And last but not least, the PENULTIMATE prize is an authentic autographed Carlos Correa Bat. Prizes being updated daily.
And of course, come hang out with us during the tournament as we broadcast live 11am-7pm from these locations
March 19th: Over Under Sports Bar 1416 FM 528 Rd ste D, Webster, TX 77598
March 20th: Revelry on Richmond 1613 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006
March 26th: World of beer Cypress 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX
March 27th: iRace Entertainment 24984 Katy Rand Rd, Katy, Tx
April 6th: Belle Station 207 Gray St, Houston, TX 77002
ESPN 97.5 Houston BRACKET CHALLENGE 2019
Official Contest Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station KFNC, ESPN 97.5FM, owned and operated by Gow Media LLC (collectively, the "Stations"),5353 W. Alabama, Suite 415, Houston, TX 77056, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
The Station will conduct the ESPN 97.5 Houston Bracket Madness (the "Contest") substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
Prizes are as follows: | Prizes are updated daily: |
Prize 1: Texas Mattress Makers Custom Queen Mattress | Prize 51: $100 Aesthetica MD Spa Gift Card |
Prize 2: ESPN 97.5 Listener Appreciation Party Tickets | Prize 52: Four Roses Bourbon |
Prize 3: Four Roses Bourbon | Prize 53: El Tiempo $50 Gift Card |
Prize 4: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card | Prize 54: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card |
Prize 5: El Tiempo $50 Gift Card | Prize 55: $50 iRace Entertainment Gift Card |
Prize 6: $50 iRace Entertainment Gift Card | Prize 56: $50 Burger Joint Gift Card |
Prize 7: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 | Prize 57: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 |
Prize 8: Rudy's $50 gift card | Prize 58: Rudy's $50 gift card |
Prize 9: Pair of Shinedown Tickets on 5/2 | Prize 59: Pair of Shinedown Tickets on 5/2 |
Prize 10: Four Roses Bourbon | Prize 60: ESPN 97.5 Listener Appreciation Party Tickets |
Prize 11: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card | Prize 61: Pair of Ron White Tickets on 5/12 |
Prize 12: $50 Pitch 25 Gift Card | Prize 62: $50 Pitch 25 Gift Card |
Prize 13: $50 Burger Joint Gift Card | Prize 63: $50 Burger Joint Gift Card |
Prize 14: El Tiempo $50 Gift Card | Prize 64: Four Roses Bourbon |
Prize 15: Pair of Ron White Tickets on 5/12 | Prize 65: El Tiempo $50 Gift Card |
Prize 16: $50 World of Beer Gift Card | Prize 66: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card |
Prize 17: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 | Prize 67: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card |
Prize 18: $100 Aesthetica MD Spa Gift Card | Prize 68: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 |
Prize 19: $50 El Tiempo Gift Card | Prize 69: $50 Pitch 25 Gift Card |
Prize 20 Four Roses Bourbon | Prize 70: $100 Aesthetica MD Spa Gift Card |
Prize 21: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card | Prize 71: |
Prize 22: $50 iRace Entertainment Gift Card | Prize 72: $50 Heights Bier Garten Gift Card |
Prize 23: $50 Heights Bier Garten Gift Card | Prize 73: $50 El Tiempo Gift Card |
Prize 24: | Prize 74: Four Roses Bourbon |
Prize 25: | Prize 75: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card |
Prize 26: $100 Aesthetica MD Spa Gift Card | Prize 76: |
Prize 27: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 | Prize 77: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 |
Prize 28: Rudy's $50 gift card | Prize 78: Rudy's $50 gift card |
Prize 29: | Prize 79: |
Prize 30: | Prize 80: ESPN 97.5 Listener Appreciation Party Tickets |
Prize 31: $50 El Tiempo Gift Card | Prize 81: $50 Pitch 25 Gift Card |
Prize 32: Four Roses Bourbon | Prize 82: Pair of Shinedown Tickets on 5/2 |
Prize 33: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card | Prize 83: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card |
Prize 34: $50 Burger Joint Gift Card | Prize 84: El Tiempo $50 Gift Card |
Prize 35: Pair of Ron White Tickets on 5/12 | Prize 85: Four Roses Bourbon |
Prize 36: $50 Holman Draft House Gift Card | Prize 86: $50 iRace Entertainment Gift Card |
Prize 37: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 | Prize 87: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 |
Prize 38: $100 Aesthetica MD Spa Gift Card | Prize 88: $50 Burger Joint Gift Card |
Prize 39: | Prize 89: Pair of Ron White Tickets on 5/12 |
Prize 40: | Prize 90: $50 Holman Draft House Gift Card |
Prize 41: $50 Pitch 25 Gift Card | Prize 91: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card |
Prize 42: El Tiempo $50 Gift Card | Prize 92: Four Roses Bourbon |
Prize 43: Four Roses Bourbon | Prize 93: $50 Pitch 25 Gift Card |
Prize 44: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card | Prize 94: Rudy's $50 gift card |
Prize 45: | Prize 95: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 |
Prize 46: Pair of Ron White Tickets on 5/12 | Prize 96: $50 Rooster's Men's Grooming Gift Card |
Prize 47: Sam Houston Race Park Winners Circle Dinner for 2 | Prize 97: Four Roses Bourbon |
Prize 48: Zummo Meat Basket | Prize 97.5: El Tiempo $50 Gift Card |
Prize 49: $50 iRace Entertainment Gift Card | Penultimate Prize (2nd to last): Autographed Carlos Correa Bat |
Prize 50: Four Roses Bourbon |
We’re getting close to cuts, so the stakes are high with one last chance to make a lasting impression in the final preseason game. In the Texans’ win over Carolina, the biggest takeaway was the offensive line and running game — they looked good. Pass protection held up, and C.J. Stroud put together a nice touchdown drive capped off with a fourth-down throw to Nico Collins. Both rookies Jayden Higgins and Jalen Noel caught passes, and Nick Chubb looked sharp running with the starters.
The line already looks much improved from last season. Pass protection was solid, run blocking was effective, and they were able to grind out yards while giving Stroud a clean pocket. Rookie Aireontae Ersery continues to impress, and there’s a real chance he ends up as the starting left tackle over big ticket free agent Cam Robinson. Robinson is back at practice, but Ersery has looked good with the first unit — and he was drafted to take Laremy Tunsil’s spot anyway, so why not speed up the process?
In practice the starters have been LT Ersery, LG Laken Tomlinson, C Jake Andrews, RG Ed Ingram, and RT Tytus Howard. If Robinson slides back to left tackle, Ersery could move to right tackle with Howard shifting inside to guard. It’ll be interesting to see what combo the Texans roll out against the Rams in Week 1.
Chubb looked good behind the line, finishing with 5 carries for 25 yards and a reception. He seemed comfortable in the scheme and showed some burst — it’s obvious he knows what he’s doing. If Joe Mixon isn’t ready for the start of the season, Houston should be in good hands with Chubb.
Damien Pierce is still out, which has given rookie Woody Marks more opportunity. He made the most of it with 40 yards on 7 carries against Carolina. He’s also shown he can help on third down with his ability in the passing game, which could earn him a real role.
Rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel both caught passes. Nico Collins, Christian Kirk, and Justin Watson each added a couple of grabs too. Based on last year, Stroud tends to funnel targets to his top two options. A season ago it was Collins and Stefon Diggs before injuries hit. This year, Kirk looks capable of filling that Diggs role out of the slot. He just fits.
The Texans needed more tight end depth with Brevin Jordan hurt, and Metchie wasn’t going to make the team. Bryant gives them another option, and it looks like tight ends may play a bigger role in the offense after Irv Smith Jr. led the team in catches and yards against Carolina.
Special teams also factored in. Metchie doesn’t play there, while Braxton Berrios and Justin Watson do, which gives the Texans more flexibility. Collins, Kirk, Higgins, Noel, and Hutchinson all look like locks at receiver, so moving Metchie made sense. It will be interesting to see who the final pieces will be in the Texans receiver room. Will they keep Watson and/or Berrios? We'll find out on Tuesday when the final cuts are made. Stay tuned!
It’s all about the offense at this point. The defense is expected to be elite, so the spotlight shifts to Stroud and the rest of the unit. If the offensive line holds up against Detroit and the operation looks sharp, the Texans should be well-positioned to open the regular season on the right foot.
There's so much more to break down! Don't miss the video below as we examine the topics above and much, much more!
The NFL season is almost upon us! Join Brandon Strange, Josh Jordan, and Charlie Pallilo for the Texans on Tap podcast, which drops each Thursday during the preseason! More episodes will ramp up when the regular season begins! We'll go live on YouTube after every regular-season game.
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