EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 51 MIN
March Madness Begins, Dirty Dozen Revealed & Queens’ Cinderella Shot
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
March Madness is officially here—and the chaos is just getting started. 🍀On this St. Patrick’s Day edition of Sports IQ, Larry Smith breaks down the opening night of the NCAA Tournament, including First Four matchups and what to expect as the field of 68 begins its journey.We dive into the biggest headlines across sports—from Team USA learning its opponent in the World Baseball Classic final, to major NIL money revelations shaking college basketball, and a key Alabama suspension that could impact tournament brackets.Then, the spotlight turns to one of the best parts of March: the underdogs. Queens University assistant coach Daniel Bailey joins the show as the Royals prepare for their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance—and a shot at pulling off a Cinderella upset against Purdue.Plus, Larry explains why you should be careful trusting studio analysts this time of year… and unveils the “Dirty Dozen”—12 teams that history says will NOT win the national championship.If you're filling out a bracket, this episode might save you.NCAA Tournament First Four preview and expansion talkVenezuela vs Team USA in the World Baseball Classic FinalAlabama loses key player amid felony chargesNIL deals reaching $7–9 million for top playersWhy March Madness studio analysis can mislead your bracketThe origin of the “White Jersey Theory”The history and strategy behind the “Dirty Dozen”Interview: Queens University assistant coach Daniel BaileyCinderella stories and upset potential in 2026🎧 Spotify: Sports IQ with Larry Smith🍎 Apple Podcasts: Sports IQ with Larry Smith▶️ YouTube: Sports IQLS
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March Madness is officially here—and the chaos is just getting started. 🍀On this St. Patrick’s Day edition of Sports IQ, Larry Smith breaks down the opening night of the NCAA Tournament, including First Four matchups and what to expect as the field of 68 begins its journey.We dive into the biggest headlines across sports—from Team USA learning its opponent in the World Baseball Classic final, to major NIL money revelations shaking college basketball, and a key Alabama suspension that could impact tournament brackets.Then, the spotlight turns to one of the best parts of March: the underdogs. Queens University assistant coach Daniel Bailey joins the show as the Royals prepare for their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance—and a shot at pulling off a Cinderella upset against Purdue.Plus, Larry explains why you should be careful trusting studio analysts this time of year… and unveils the “Dirty Dozen”—12 teams that history says will NOT win the national championship.If you're filling out a bracket, this episode might save you.NCAA Tournament First Four preview and expansion talkVenezuela vs Team USA in the World Baseball Classic FinalAlabama loses key player amid felony chargesNIL deals reaching $7–9 million for top playersWhy March Madness studio analysis can mislead your bracketThe origin of the “White Jersey Theory”The history and strategy behind the “Dirty Dozen”Interview: Queens University assistant coach Daniel BaileyCinderella stories and upset potential in 2026🎧 Spotify: Sports IQ with Larry Smith🍎 Apple Podcasts: Sports IQ with Larry Smith▶️ YouTube: Sports IQLS
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