PARTY LIKE IT’S 2008 (3.31.25): How we got to an all 1-seed Final Four, and what to do now

On this week’s episode of THE WINDOW Podcast, Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic on X) discusses how each region of the NCAA Tournament bracket produced it’s 1-seed into the Final Four, for just the second time in modern history. 

Matt looks at shooting outliers - positive and negative - from the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight, and how a lack of Madness in this year’s event was a bigger deal than the top teams getting to San Antonio.

Matt breaks down the conceptual difference between a bet on Duke to win their region and betting Florida to win theirs at similar odds. How despite both cashing for their bettors, why the Blue Devils’ path set them up nicely and Florida could have bet with the same odds in their individual games. Plus, why Duke’s title futures odds haven’t been worth betting, not because they weren’t capable of the run they’ve had, but because of the last two games they have to play. 

Is there anything to do with our national title tickets on Houston and Florida? 

Plus, despite favorites going 12/12 straight up this past week, we have a solo winner in THE WINDOW’s Tournament Survivor contest. 

It’s time to head to THE WINDOW, let’s go!

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