The 2018 March Madness Thread!

[ilovepaydays]

The bracket was set today for March Madness! Games start on Thursday! The #1 seeds are:

• Virginia
• Villanova
• Xavier
• Kansas

Honestly, I'm really surprised that Kansas got a #1 over Duke, Michigan, Gonzaga, and Michigan State. Which schools are you going to follow? Is there an upset you are rooting for?

 

[once_upon]

I'm hoping Creighton can go a couple of games

Kansas has always been my sentimental favorite. But mostly I want an exciting tournament

 

[Rob]

I am rooting for Xavier because my nephew is a freshman there.

 

[Aceon6]

DH and I play brackets for entertainment. Last year, I got a nice dinner out of it.

 

[rfisher]

Arkansas. Because once a razorback, always a razorback. I do follow all the SEC teams, but U of A Fayetteville is my alma mater.

 

[ilovepaydays]

Arkansas. Because once a razorback, always a razorback. I do follow all the SEC teams, but U of A Fayetteville is my alma mater.

Another Razorback here! I think it’s been AWHILE since they got past the second round, though. East Regional looks the most doable - especially if Villanova goes down early.

 

[oleada]

My friend at work always does a pool; I have 3 brackets! I know absolutely nothing about college basketball but this is tradition. I read one 538 article so I think I’m good to go. I have Villanova, Kentucky and UVA winning. It’s not too late to bet against myself

 

[Aceon6]

I don't have any ties to this year's bracket. The Michigan teams have impressed me, so I'm going for UMich and MichSt making the final 4.

 

[Lovemyvike]

So, so irritated about USC being left out. They were second in the PAC-12. Yet ASU (who was 9th) made it in.

 

[ChelleC]

I'm from Kentucky. I bleed blue.

 

[Aceon6]

I got Loyola-Chi correct in my bracket, but I missed Buffalo. I may be behind DH in our little challenge.

 

[ilovepaydays]

DANG IT!!!!!!!!

ESPN Sportscenter:
Butler upsets Arkansas 79-62, could pose a threat to Purdue in NCAA tournament - Was Coach Mike Anderson asleep?
Marshall shocks Wichita State 81-75 in first round of NCAA tournament - My East bracket is officially busted!

 

[HeatherC]

So my bracket for work is pretty much down the toilet thanks to UVA apparently forgetting how to play basketball, LOL (I still have my champion though...I picked Villanova to win it all so I still have a shot! )

 

[Debbie S]

Local news reported that UMBC's website crashed during the game - everyone trying to find out who/where they are. Their poor IT guys (and communications crew). Congrats to the Retrievers!

I've never done a bracket challenge b/c I'm sure I'd lose big, lol.

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Jairus Lyles of the UMBC Retrievers transferred from VCU here in Richmond. VCU didn't make the show this year for the first time in several seasons.

Good boy LOL. (not a retriever but still...)

 

[Artistic Skaters]

Unbelievable Retrievers!!! UMBC!!! I can't contain my excitement. Best in chess (to much kidding over the years) & now this.

 

[Aceon6]

My bracket needs CPR, and even then, may not make it to the final.

 

[Vash01]

I don't have any ties to this year's bracket. The Michigan teams have impressed me, so I'm going for UMich and MichSt making the final 4.

President Obama agrees with you. He has picked Michigan state to win the championship. (I hope i am remembering this right).

 

[Vash01]

My two alma maters Kansas state and Texas Tech made it to the Madness. I saw yesterday that KSU won their game.

While waiting for my flight at Seattle airport i watched the shocker of this tournament- the number 16 team beat the number one Virginia. So sad for the Va fans who were in tears! I still don't know who this underdog team is from. (Been too busy for the last 13 hours).

ETA- Also happy that both Arizona and Arizona State (my lical teams) made it to the tournament, but Arizona lost to Buffalo in the first round. Now it is up to Arizona state.

 

[Debbie S]

I still don't know who this underdog team is from.

UMBC is in the Baltimore area. You can visit their website now, it's working. The headline is "University of a Million Brackets Crushed."

 

[ChelleC]

Kentucky is in the Sweet Sixteen!! Atlanta bound, or as one of the Lexington TV stations has called it, Cat-lanta!

 

[Artistic Skaters]

UMBC is in the Baltimore area. You can visit their website now, it's working. The headline is "University of a Million Brackets Crushed."

Best mascot too. True Grit the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Even better than Terrapins.

ETA: Had to turn the channel from the OSU-Gonzaga game. Want OSU, but expecting Gonzaga & it's neck in neck.

 

[Coco]

Michigan!!!!!

 

[HeatherC]

My bracket is SO busted right now that I'm rooting for all upsets the rest of the way except for Villanova....I still have them as my winner, LOL

 

[Debbie S]

Sigh...it was fun while it lasted. Good job by UMBC to hang in there against a larger/stronger team. Local news said earlier that UMBC's bookstore did almost as much in merchandise sales this weekend as they do in a year. Good for the school.

 

[JoannaLouise]

RIP my bracket.

 

[Vash01]

I'm from Kentucky. I bleed blue.

I am from Kansas State U. I don't think they can beat Kentucky, their next opponent. I am happy that they made it this far.

 

[avivadawn]

Alumna of the University of Nevada, Reno here. Go Wolf Pack!

 

[Kasey]

Keep on going Nevada-Reno!!! Wolfpack!

 

[Vash01]

I am from Kansas State U. I don't think they can beat Kentucky, their next opponent. I am happy that they made it this far.

I was wrong and I am so happy about it! Kansas State in Elite 8!