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The owner of a popular sports blog covering the Texas Longhorns faced criticism after launching a crowdsourced fund to raise money he had promised to donate to an Oklahoma charity as part of a bet.
Fans from both fanbases turned a controversial discussion into a fundraising victory, raising thousands of dollars fueled by the spirit of college rivalry and the joy of giving back.
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The Infamous Bet
Geoff Ketchum, based in The Woodlands, is the owner and publisher of OrangeBloods.com, a sports blog covering Texas Longhorns athletics.
The wager dates back to Dec. 19, 2024, when Ketchum proposed a bet with Eddie Radosevich, who works with SoonerScoop, a blog covering Oklahoma — Texas’ archrival.
The bet was straightforward: If OU won nine games in 2025, Ketchum would donate $1,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Norman. If OU won fewer than nine, Radosevich would have to donate the same amount to the Boys and Girls Club of Austin.
If OU wins 9 games, I'll donate $1,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Norman. If OU wins less than 9 games, you donate $1000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Austin.
Last Saturday, the Sooners won their ninth game, beating Missouri 17-6.
Ketchum Clings to a Technicality
Instead of fulfilling the bet directly, Ketchum posted a video addressing “the kids of Norman, Oklahoma,” claiming he would not pay the charity because Radosevich allegedly never responded to the original wager tweet.
“It felt like a chance to help the kids, to help the babies, to make sure there were gifts under the Christmas tree, and you just didn’t reply,” Ketchum said in the video, which he has since deleted.
He also mocked Oklahoma’s education rankings and announced a crowdsourced campaign to raise the $1,000, initially titled “Eddie Lacked Courage.” The title was later changed to “Boys and Girls Club of Norman.”
The campaign’s bio read:
“It doesn’t matter why we’re here. What matters is that we are and have a chance to do some good by giving money to a worthy cause. Let’s see if we can do some good today for the kids.”
The video drew criticism online, with many accusing Ketchum of exploiting a technicality to avoid giving to charity while injecting sarcastic trash talk into a serious discussion about underprivileged children.
Within days, the fund raised well over the $1,000 tied to the bet. Ketchum contributed $100 himself and added the remaining $900 days later, technically fulfilling the wager, albeit with considerable drama.
On Wednesday, Ketchum confirmed in a reply on X that the $6,000 in total donations would be distributed between charities in Norman, Austin and Houston.
KPRC 2 reached out to the Norman Center for Children and Families, the home of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Norman, who confirmed it was aware of Ketchum’s fundraiser. However, they were truly shocked by what happened in response to it.
In a surprise of viral defiance, the organization has seen a surge in donations.
Radosevich, the opposing bettor in the Ketchum’s wager, posted a video with a direct link to the charity, encouraging fans to donate.
Melissa Klink, CEO of the Center for Children and Families of Norman, told KPRC 2 that the organization has received more than $25,000 in donations in recent days. The organization has also been in contact with Radosevich.Additional contributions, including a single $5,000 donation, have pushed the total above $30,000.“This has just blown up in a way we couldn’t even imagine,” Klink said. She also noted the donations have helped raise awareness of the Center’s programs for families at all stages, from infant care to after-school activities.
Fans on both sides of the Red River Rivalry have contributed, turning a controversial wager into a charitable win for children.
You can donate to the Norman Center for Children and Families in Norman here.
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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in 2024. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.