Former Auburn HC and current college basketball analyst Bruce Pearl defends his objectivity as an analyst and makes his case for Auburn to be included in March Madness. Dan and the Danettes hold a “Disappointment Draft” for their brackets with each selecting the team they expect to disappoint them during the tourney. Chuck Norris passes away on Friday, and they pay tribute to the actor and legend. The Danettes learn a lot about Chuck Norris from his history and those who went to his martial arts classes, and callers share their memories too.

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Dan reacts to the major win for High Point over Wisconsin as the small school in North Carolina picks up their first NCAA Tournament win. Schools like High Point want to schedule tougher opponents during the season but they can’t get anyone to play them. Marvin is back from suspension. TNT Sports host Adam Lefkoe joins Dan to talk about covering the tournament and the odd and bizarre games he plays with Shaq on the set and during his podcast.

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College basketball writer Jon Rothstein joins Dan to talk about the first round of the NCAA Tournament, from first round upsets to Siena’s close chance to take down Duke. Dan wonders if Syracuse is still a good job, or if BC is a good job – or if many of the prestigious positions are still that in the new landscape of collegiate sports. Dylan unveils some of his bets and parlays he’s making around the Tournament. Plus, an update on the Disappointment Draft.

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