march madness

The Rules (MM #4757)

I watched a lot of this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. I’ve probably watched more men’s and women’s games than in recent years combined. And while the rules, for the most part, are the same as when I played back in high school, it’s not the same game. Today, the referees aren’t as critical to most…

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Basketball Experts (MM #4747)

It’s a special time of year. Over the next few days, you can meet more basketball experts than you thought possible. I doubt it’s going to be Dickie V., but it could be someone you work with every day. Now that March Madness is officially here, you’ll find out that nearly anyone who participates in…

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Going Mad (MM #4377)

The world is going mad. Usually, when you hear someone say something like that, they’re talking about politics. But during March, you know it’s all about college basketball. The NCAA tournament is underway, and people who don’t pay attention 11 months of the year become experts. There’s something about March Madness that turns everyone into…

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Speaking Of Logos (MM #4021)

Yesterday I talked about Vanderbilt University debuting a new school logo. And speaking of logos, that got me thinking about the NCAA basketball tournament. Have you noticed something different about every team jersey this year? They’re all starting to look like NASCAR uniforms…

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Rivalries (MM #4011)

The NCAA basketball tournament has begun, and it’s the time when casual fans start paying attention. I don’t follow the game as much as I did in my younger days, but I still pay attention. Rivalries become the focus for many this time of year. And that took me back to my basketball days…

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Empty Seats (MM #3277)

Our daily life is going to change at least for awhile. Whether we like it or not health concerns are becoming more serious. And our favorite sports teams may soon be forced to play their games to empty seats. And some sports won’t be playing at all…

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Shear Madness (MM #2184)

Every year I witness shear madness for for the NCAA tournament. People who don’t care about college basketball start paying attention. Why are people giddy for March Madness? Is it really about betting?

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