Over the next three weeks, superstitions will persist, fake sick calls will be made at work, buzzer beaters will be dropped and dozens of teams will be eliminated from the popular tournament for victory.
And on April 5th (women’s) and April 6th (men’s), two teams will enjoy glorious moments.
However, it’s not just the players who are fighting with pride. You can also join the game by filling in the brackets before the ball is tipped.
And it doesn’t matter what your sports-obsessed friends say, whether you’re a basketball aficionado or a complete beginner who doesn’t know the difference between a dribble and a dunk. For years, since the first pool started in a Staten Island bar in 1977, no one predicted the perfect combination.
On a lighter note, it’s unlikely that you will either, but that’s no reason to bench yourself.
Consider this a handy playbook as you prepare for March Madness. We can’t guarantee you’ll walk away with cash, but we can help you take on the challenge of bracketology greatness.
So study. That mansplainer from your favorite sports bar is waiting for you.
