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March 31st, 2025 | Blinder Madness Sweet 16/Elite 8 Update

Firstly, we'd like to congratulate our first two contest winners, who each took home $200.

Sweet 16 Pick Em Contest: Sean Reid (9/10 correct)

Elite 8 Pick Em Contest: Grant Julien (8/10 correct)

Secondly, there are a lot of brackets with a good amount of possible points left. The field has thinned out...But its still anyone's game!

Current top of the leaderboard:

1st - Jake Arriola - 118/182 (Florida)

2nd - Matt Plein - 112/176 (Auburn)

3rd - Matt Plein - 111/175 (Duke), Janet Blinder - 111/175 (Houston), Jeremey Vandroff - 111/127

4th - Ryan Coney - 110/174 (Duke). Andrew Satnick - 110 /174 (Duke). Alex Gounaris 110/174 (Duke)

5th - Andrew Satnick - 109/173 (Auburn)

6th - Jack Diamond - 108/172 (Duke), Marttin Sharp - 108/172 (Duke), Jordan Enders 108/172 (Duke)

*Don't forget; for those who have 3 brackets, you still have two more opportunities to win the Pick 'Em Challenges (Final Four, Championship)

Reminder: Our total prize pool is $6560

PAYOUTS

Bracket Challenge Payouts:

1st: $3800

2nd: $1250

3rd: $510

4th: $200

Pick Em Challenge Payouts:

Sweet 16: $200

Elite 8: $200

Final Four: $200

Championship: $200

IF YOU PURCHASED 3 BRACKETS YOU WILL BE RECEIVING AN EMAIL WITH ACCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PICK 'EM CHALLENGE CONTESTS ON FRIDAY MORNING April 4th (Final Four Contest) AND AGAIN MONDAY MORNING April 6th (Championship Contest) . THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE EMAIL REMINDER FOR EACH PICK EM CHALLENGE, SO KEEP AN EYE OUR FOR IT AND MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR PICKS IN BEFORE TIP OFF ON THE RESPECTIVE START DAY OF EACH ROUND.

March 24th, 2025 | Blinder Madness Round of 64/32 Update

I want to thank everyone for participating and spreading the word. We had a strong showing in 2025. Thank you to the many that took advantage of the referral program, and congrats for getting cash back/free brackets this year.

This year we have 204 total brackets.

Current top of the leaderboard:

1st - Jeremy Vandroff - 59/187 (Alabama)

2nd - Martin Sharp - 55/179 (Duke)

3rd - Jake Arriola - 54/182 (Florida)

4th - Dylan Kramer - 53/177 (Houston)

5th - Shannon Treger - 52/180 (Houston), Jake Arriola - 52/152 (Houston), Jordan Enders - 52/148 (Houston)

A lot of people still have a shot; as there are several entries with considerable points remaining, and this year's tournament is just heating up. Don't forget: for those who have 3 brackets, you still have four opportunities to win the Pick 'Em Challenges (Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four, Championship)

For our mathmeticians out there, here's a breakdown of this years Blinder Madness championship picks:

Florida - 55 picks - 26.6%

Duke - 54 picks - 26.1%

Houston - 27 picks - 13%

Auburn - 22 picks - 10.6%

St Johns - 10 picks - 4.8%

Alabama - 8 picks - 3.9%

Michigan State - 7 picks - 3.4%

Arizona - 6 picks - 2.9%

Tennessee - 6 picks - 2.9%

Texas Tech - 4 picks - 1.9%

Kentucky - 2 picks - 1%

Wisconsin - 1 pick - 0.5%

Texas A&M - 1 pick - 0.5%

Iowa State - 1 pick - 0.5%

Creighton - 1 pick - 0.5%

Clemson - 1 pick - 0.5%

Gonzaga - 1 pick - 0.5%

Now for the only reason you clicked this link......Our total prize pool is $6560