Let March Madness BEGIN: Who makes a run? Could Rick Pitino be in the GOAT conversation?

It’s the best day of college sports, and Andy & Ari get you ready here with a Dear Andy & Ari edition on deck. As the tournament starts today, a fan asks which is more likely: A #1 seed falling early or a double digit seed make a run to the Final Four? Andy & Ari discuss. Later, another fan asks about where Rick Pitino falls on the pantheon of college basketball coaches, especially if he never left Kentucky. A jam packed show to get you ready for the first BIG day of hoops here.

0:00 On Today’s Episode
0:49 Presenting Sponsor
2:59 Intro: March Madness is here
5:03 Dear Andy & Ari: March Predictions
11:30 Rick Pitino, Best Coach?
22:50 Culver’s
24:17 Doubleheader football event
32:06 Nebraska’s Success: Fan Response
44:54 Cincinnati Bearcats’ Success in 2026
58:41 Conclusion: It's Time

As the fellas continue on in Dear Andy & Ari, a fan asks if a venue would pull off a doubleheader college football event.
As the guys discussed Nebraska’s success in 2026, Andy & Ari received a rebuttal from a Nebraska fan. Andy & Ari examine Nebraska's success through a fan’s perspective.

To close, Andy & Ari head over to Ohio to discuss the Bearcats and Cincinnati. Will Cincinnati ever contend for the Big 12 conference?

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Andy & Ari are live at Culver’s Game Day Hub in Indianapolis on April 4th, capturing the energy, flavor and hometown pride that make this city come alive on game day. They’re bringing you the best moments from a day filled with games, fans and plenty of Fresh Frozen Custard.

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