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Episode 326 - A Mitch Melee to Begin March Madness

Mitch Unfiltered

Release Date: 03/17/2025

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Mitch and Hotshot Scott discuss the NCAA tournament’s First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, diving into the city's rich basketball history and notable figures. The conversation takes a turn as Mitch shares an intense, near-altercation with Kansas fans at the Big 12 tournament, sparked by a well-timed chant. Continuing the March Madness discussion, the guys breakdown the bracket's top-heavy nature and why this year's tournament feels less unpredictable. They also analyze the Seahawks' offseason strategy, including the addition of Cooper Kupp, the lack of big offensive line signings, and Sam Darnold’s contract structure.

Brian Barone, head coach of SIU Edwardsville, reflects on the program’s historic first NCAA tournament appearance, a journey marked by perseverance and belief. He shares the story of the framed scissors that symbolized his vision of cutting down the nets, his path from assistant coaching to taking over the program, and the personal influence of his late father, legendary coach Tony Barone.

Wofford College head coach Dwight Perry discusses the thrill of leading his team to the NCAA tournament after a surprising run through the Southern Conference. He shares insights on his team's style of play, his rapid rise to head coach following a controversial transition, and his own unforgettable moment as a walk-on at Kentucky when a lineup mistake led to an unexpected start in the NCAA tournament.

Alan Huss, head coach of High Point University, reflects on leading his team to its first NCAA tournament appearance after winning both the Big South regular season and tournament titles. He discusses his journey from playing at Creighton to coaching under Greg McDermott and Dana Altman, blending their influences into High Point’s high-powered offense.

Lennie Acuff, head coach of Lipscomb University, reflects on leading the Bisons to their second NCAA tournament appearance in school history. A longtime coach with nearly 700 career wins at various levels, Acuff shares his gratitude for the mentors and players who shaped his career, his team’s experienced roster, and the significance of their electric home-court championship victory.

 

GUESTS

Brian Barone | Head Coach, SIU Edwardsville Men's Basketball

Dwight Perry | Head Coach, Wofford College Men's Basketball

Alan Huss | Head Coach, High Point University Men's Basketball

Lennie Acuff | Head Coach, Lipscomb University Men's Basketball

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0:34 | Dayton’s basketball legacy, March Madness matchups, and a near-brawl at the Big 12 tournament

22:58 | Clip of the Week: Arizona Fan Mitch Riles Up Kansas Crowd, Nearly Sparks Brawl with 'Short Ride Home' Chant Before Making Peace with a 350-Pound Jayhawk.

30:34 | Mitch and Hotshot Scott break down the NCAA tournament bracket and Seahawks offseason moves

51:09 | GUEST: SIU Edwardsville’s Brian Barone leads cougars to first-ever NCAA tournament with a vision years in the making,

1:16:18 | GUEST: Wofford's coach Dwight Perry reflects on NCAA tournament journey and unexpected coaching rise

1:40:00 | GUEST: high point's Alan Huss leads panthers to NCAA tournament with elite offense and a winning culture

1:59:03 | GUEST: Lipscomb’s Lennie acuff leads bisons to NCAA tournament, capping a 35-year coaching journey

2:16:55 | The Other Stuff Segment: Logan Gilbert named Mariners' Opening Day starter, Dodgers' workout in Tokyo draws 10,000 fans, Tiger Woods suffers ruptured Achilles, Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence feud after Lawrence joins Seahawks, Yankees' Gerrit Cole out for the season with Tommy John surgery, Rich Rodriguez bans TikTok dancing for his football players, Steph Curry reaches 4,000 career three-pointers, Southwest Airlines trolls the Dallas Mavericks, Seahawks sign Cooper Kupp, Seahawks' lack of offensive line signings, Sam Darnold’s contract details and Seahawks’ long-term quarterback plan, Seahawks' offseason strategy and potential focus on 2026, March Madness bracket analysis and predictions, Mitch picks Florida to win the NCAA Tournament, Duke’s chances in March Madness and the state of the ACC RIPs: Bob Rivers, radio broadcasting legend (68), Slick Watts, former Seattle Supersonics player (73), Oliver Miller, former NBA center (54), Junior Bridgman, former NBA player and business mogul (71), John Feinstein, best-selling sports author and journalist (69) Headlines: Deshaun Watson engaged, skips the couple's massage, Woman arrested for aggravated battery with a Pringles can, Backyard s'mores attempt in Long Island leads to wildfire, Dog accidentally shoots owner in Memphis, Man arrested for lap dance heist, dancers claim it’s not the first time they’ve been stiffed