The Rich Eisen Show Hour 1: NCAA Tourney Reactions, plus Actor Josh Duhamel In-Studio
Mar 20, 2026
Josh Duhamel, actor and director promoting the comedy Preschool, joins to talk movies and March Madness. He discusses his new film, shares surprising Final Four picks, and chats about bracket strategy. He also reveals his take on the Minnesota Vikings’ QB signing and swaps fan stories and family rivalries.
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Mid Majors Hurt By Scheduling Metrics
- Mid-major seeds can be elite despite low metrics in selection committees.
- Rich Eisen highlights High Point's 30-win season and Flynn Clayman's complaint that non-conference scheduling and metrics undervalue teams like High Point and Miami of Ohio.
Grad Student's One Shot Beats Wisconsin
- Chase Johnston made his only two-point field goal of the season to put High Point ahead of Wisconsin for good.
- Rich Eisen uses this improbable play to illustrate the March Madness unpredictability that makes the tournament special.
Lineup Choices Shape Cinderella Runs
- Coaching lineup decisions can define giant-killer performances and near-upsets.
- Rich cites Siena coach Jerry McNamara keeping starters in without substitutions nearly toppling Duke, showing coaching style influences upset chances.