| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| #1 overall, say | New York Times | 20 Dec 2024 |
| First going in | Wall Street Journal | 02 Nov 2023 |
| Favored in a tourney | Wall Street Journal | 28 Dec 2022 |
| Not likely to be upset | New York Times | 05 Oct 2019 |
| Not likely to be upset | ||
| Like tournament favorites | LA Times Daily | 15 Oct 2016 |
| #1 going in | New York Times | 12 Mar 2016 |
| Like tournament favorites | ||
| Highest ranked, as a tourney entrant |