Is CFB Spring Ball a Waste of time? Why NFL Draft Loves Younger Players

Is CFB Spring Ball a Waste of time? Why NFL Draft Loves Younger Players

March 15, 2026 · 1h 18m

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The episode discusses the significance of college football spring practice, the implications of NFL Draft age trends on recruiting, and features a top 10 list of remarkable sports performances.

George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down why college football spring practice still matters in college football, why the Queens transfer portal controversy is being viewed all wrong, how NFL Draft age trends are affecting recruiting. This Unafraid Show live episode also finishes with a hilarious and fascinating top 10 list of the most unbelievable sports performances ever. The episode opens with George explaining why CFB spring football still matters, especially for young players, early enrollees, and programs trying to build culture. Using Curt Cignetti’s comments as a jumping-off point, he argues that spring reps are where confidence, discipline, physicality, and development really start to show. He also explains why Nick Saban’s approach to teaching football in the classroom before the field still makes a ton of sense. Then George reacts to Queens University coach Grant Leonard being upset about larger schools scouting his players during the conference tournament. George says smaller schools need to stop thinking with a scarcity mindset and start selling development as the product. Using Nevada coach Jeff Choate’s “come here, develop, then go get…

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