Tournament

The Case for the Ivies

January 14, 2010

We are going to play the old game of say the first thing that pops into your head. Ok, so here goes. Ivy League Basketball Your answer: “Oxymoron?” Since I played in the Ivy League, I am probably biased. Ok, I am biased. But, as Rodney Dangerfield says, “we get no respect.” This year the [...]

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UNC – “One Shining Moment”

April 7, 2009

As we all know, last night the UNC Tarheels won the 2009 NCAA Men’s basketball championship. To many, their win came as no surprise and the Tarheels were hands down the best team in the tournament. From the beginning of the year, even with their slight hiccups, they had the most talent in the nation [...]

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How to Win Your March Madness Pool

March 31, 2009

For the first time in my history, I won a pool. For the first time in anyone’s history, I won the pool prior to the final week. (Bold statement, I know)I have run our office pool for 7 years now and never won. Considering I am the lone basketball player among football meatheads that is [...]

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A First for Pat Summit

March 25, 2009

Pat Summit had a new first on Monday. Summit, who earlier this season became the first coach in NCAA men’s or women’s history to record 1,000 career victories, I’m sure would be glad to do without this first. This first is the result of something the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history doesn’t do [...]

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History of March Madness

March 24, 2009

Interestingly enough, the term March Madness has been around to describe basketball tournaments since 1939. However, it initially described the Illinois State High School tournament, not the NCAA tournament. Over the years, it has become associated with the NCAA tournament to the point where it overshadows its true roots. Illinois Roots “March Madness” was born [...]

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Random Thoughts on Weekend #1 of March Madness

March 23, 2009

Below are some random thoughts I had from the first weekend of the NCAA tourney. Care to add? I would love to hear your thoughts as well. I officially hate the University of Arizona. Every year, they screw me. In previous years, I have picked them to go to the Elite 8 or the Final [...]

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NCAA 2009 Printable Bracket

March 19, 2009

We would be remiss in our duties as a provider of basketball information if we did not post the brackets for the 2009 NCAA tournament.  (click on images for ginormous printable bracket) Below, please find the bracket for the Men’s 2009 NCAA Division I Basketball Championship:

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March Madness

March 18, 2009

It snowed in the state of Washington over the weekend. Right now, it is mid-40′s in New York City. LA was even a little cold over the weekend in the lower 60′s. Yet, all I keep hearing is, “I love this time of year!” That’s right, the best time of year is back–March Madness. A [...]

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Thursday’s At-Work Guide: Conference Tourney Games to Care About

March 11, 2009

If you feel overwhelmed by all of the “live box score” links on your respective sports webpage, you’re not alone. Fear not the flashy gifs.  Basketball.org is here for you… kinda like Mom when you sucked at soccer. Here are four games on Thursday that have instant Field of 64 implications. Virginia Tech vs. Miami [...]

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