Post #5 MARCH MADNESS!

         Hi everyone! Here were are at post number five already! This week I thought I should discuss the 2017 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament. Today, March 13th, was actually known as "Selection Sunday" for this long awaited tournament. Most know this tourney as "March Madness" as well, mainly because the entire tournament takes place during March and every game is insane!
         This tournament consists of 68 teams total, spread out through 4 regions(16 teams per). At first this tournament used to only be 64 teams but now there is such a thing known as "first four out". Before the NCAA tournament begins, 8 teams will face off to see who makes the last 4 spots in the bracket. Thus creating the 64 team bracket and beginning the first round of play! This is one of the most exciting sports times of the year. By far the biggest tournament in the sports world aside from the Olympics. Literally, anyone can win the entire thing. Each region is seeded 1-16 and each match up is based on worst vs best seed. For example, the number 1 seed will play the number 16 seed. Followed by 2 vs 15, and 3 vs 14, etc. Upsets happen all the time and they come out of nowhere!
         My favorite division 1 college is Kansas State University and this season wasn't their best. But they still somehow proved their way into the "first four out", so they will play on Tuesday night against Wake forest for the last spot in their region. I think they can win because K-state had some great wins and went toe to toe against Kansas twice this season. Anyways, if you're reading this and have no idea what the NCAA tournament is, I would encourage you to watch several of these games! Even if you don't like or know the schools playing, every game is very competitive and will satisfy your time with excitement!
         Something pretty cool that anyone can do is, go to ESPN.com and create you're own bracket. You predict what teams move on and what teams finish their season. I usually make 5 brackets just to fool around and get lucky! It's really fun to do and you can register to win like 10,000 dollars! I don't think anyone has ever had a perfect bracket but some have come very close. To conclude, I hope you guys watch a game or two from the tournament and please comment to tell me how it was for you!
GO STATE!