It’s that time of year again… March Freakin’ Madness! Holy crappamoly, am I excited! I wait all winter and early spring for the greatest 19 days of college men’s basketball where boys become men and athletes become legends. I remember being a lil girl and going with my dad and Uncle Jeff to see the first two rounds of the tournament and being completed enamored with the thrill of the game and getting to watch some of the future NBA stars vie for an NCAA championship. Of course, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve pondered if part of the reason they brought me along was because it was hard to refuse an autograph to a freckled, chubby cheeked girl. But, who am I to complain?!?!

Beyond calling in sick to watch my favorite teams play and screaming at the tv during those nail-biting, overtime upsets, one of the best parts of the tournament has to be the office bracket pools, and this year is no different. (Click here if you’d like to join in the fun.) I’ve seen men (and women) take longer to pick their 64 game winners than to do their taxes, study for an exam, or even buy a car. Should you choose your favorite team to advance further than they logically should or will that 13 seed upset that favored 4 seed? This is serious business, people. Click To Continue Reading…