Villanova isn't a midmajor...He’s also flamed out numerous times. With teams better than this one.
You’ve insisted that only players matter. Now apparently only coaches matter?
Most of those who picked Winthrop would admit they knew little about Winthrop. But you have to pick upsets. A solid midmajor vs a team limping in is usually a decent bet. I don’t think many were putting money on it though.
Of course, they can always pull a Sheriff and insist that “it was a coin flip.”