Before I met Joe, I'm pretty sure I had never watched a single college basketball game. My family was all about Hoosier professional sports and I grew up cheering for the Colts and Pacers and attending the Indy 500.
But college ball? I'm a little shamefaced to admit I didn't even know what March Madness was just a few years ago.
But now I actually get excited for this time of year. I hope for upsets and pull for the underdogs. I fill out my bracket based purely on scientific research, such as on the teams' rankings, whether or not I've actually heard of their school and if I like their name. For instance, Gonzaga always makes it a couple rounds in my bracket because they make me think of gorgonzola cheese.
Plus Gonzaga is fun to say. Gonzaga!
Sports can be a little like a trashy reality show to me. I may never have heard of the teams before but give me five minutes and a little background information and I'll have to finish the episode, um, I mean game.
My excitement is also because I'm included in the intensely competitive family bracket tournament. I may know absolutely nothing about college basketball but I do love some good e-mail trash talk with my in-laws.
Also, based on my highly scientific, methodical methods, my bracket is tied for second place. So gorgonzola cheese has really paid off for me.
The only bad thing about the family tournament is there's no Trophy of Honor at the end. Because a big gold, glittery object always makes me in it to win it. (I'm being totally serious; that trophy was a thing of beauty and would have looked awesome in my dining room.)
Oh, and Memphis? If you could win the whole tournament, I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
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I hate to tell you this, but Lousville is going to win it.
Oh, and my methods are rather similar to yours...you're not alone. :)
Haha! I am TOTALLY hooked too!!! Who would have thought I would be up at midnight on a Saturday night screaming at my TV for Duke to smash whoever they were playing.. Oh and I look at the mascots- that can be helpful in picking who you like. Go Oranges! And by that I mean Syracuse!!!
Reason #394857 I love reading your blog: Gonzaga = Gorganzola
You are hilarious and oh-so-talented! I LOVED this post! I don't participate in March Madness, but it made me want too. But, Zach isn't competitive so it wouldn't even be exciting :-(
I'm honored! And now I really do know the level of affection you have for the ToH.
-H
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