It is that time of year again! ‘Tis the season for upsets and busted brackets—that’s right everyone, March Madness is back and better than ever! On March 15, 68 teams will compete for the right to call themselves National Champions.
Whether you are a fanatical sports fan, or someone who is a casual follower, there are very few people who can deny the allure that is the NCAA tournament.
Some may ask “Why is the NCAA tournament such a big deal?” There is no simple answer to this question.
One major reason is that people love to root for the underdog. If you have no inherent loyalty to a particular team, there is nothing like watching a mid-major beat a juggernaut on a last second shot. Those moments are memories that will never be forgotten, and are always sure to give goosebumps when remembered.
Need proof? Go to Youtube and watch Valparaiso’s Bryce Drew hit a last second three-pointer that buried Ole Miss in the 1998 NCAA Tournament. If that moment doesn’t give you chills then you may want to check yourself for a pulse.
For everyone that isn’t interested in watching every game in the tournament, filling out a bracket is always fun. Let’s just be honest… everyone loves being right. And there is no better feeling than telling your friends that your bracket was better than theirs—except maybe winning a prize for your exemplary knowledge of college basketball.
That is why the Clarion is hosting their own Bracket Challenge this year. Enter your bracket during the first week of March Madness for your chance to win a gift card to Jimmy John’s and bragging rights as Sinclair’s basketball guru!
Brackets are to be turned into the Clarion office which is located in Building 8, Room 027. Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Caleb Means
Contributing Writer