The Official OTR Bracket Challenge: Win Glory and Maybe a Sticker or Mug?

So you're saying there's a chance?

The Official OTR Bracket Challenge: Win Glory and Maybe a Sticker or Mug?

We've analyzed the bracket. We've read the previews (assuming the OTR crew gets around to writing them all). We've agonized over our picks. Time to put your money in your mouth. Err. Time to shut it or nut it. Wait.

It's time to put your brilliance on the line and see who can get the most correct picks in what is, in essence, a massive random number generator.

Hit the link below to join the group! This year's group is titled "Off Tackle Political System," and the password is sherman2026. Make a bracket, name it something dumb, and let's do this thing.

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You’ve been invited to join a group and play ESPN’s Men’s Tournament Challenge

And maybe I'll actually get around to making some OTR merch for the winner and the runners-up? TBD.

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