Let March Madness BEGIN: Who makes a run? Is Rick Pitino in the GOAT conversation? Success for Nebraska and Cincinnati

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. 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?     Send in your questions for Dear Andy & Ari here: [email protected] [email protected]   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.     Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Subscribe to On3!  ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/   Listen to Andy & Ari On3 on podcast!   Spotify 🎧: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AhQ4d2m5TQu5Q2vkwtxjt?si=d9016221aa2a4427   Apple 🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-staples-on3/id1695325427   Follow Andy & Ari On3 on X! https://x.com/AndyAriOn3   Follow Andy Staples on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples   Follow Andy Staples on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_staples   Follow Ari Wasserman on Twitter: https://x.com/AriWasserman   Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/   Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.