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Entry bubble March Madness

By: Colleen | March 19, 2008 | Category: Fun

bballFill in your brackets and gather 'round your office water cooler—the madness has arrived!

It's the time of year when loyalty to one's school runs especially deep, and bitterness lingers long after your team is eliminated. It is simultaneously one of the most unifying, yet dividing events of the year.

While nothing is more satisfying than seeing your favorite team move on to the next round (or winning the Big East championship) there are an amazing few minutes right before tip-off when everyone is on the same team and rivalry is forgotten.

Just after each team is announced the whole crowd stands as one and sings the National Anthem. Singing the "Star Spangled Banner" can be an emotional moment as it reminds Americans of their great country.

A memorable instance for me was the first PITT football game after 9/11. An American Flag covering the entire field was brought out as the sold-out Heinz Field all stood and sang with one voice. We lost that game, but it still remains one of my fondest college memories.

While we may be rooting for one of 65 teams as the Big Dance starts up tomorrow, there are always those few moments pre-game, that we're all on the same squad.

Who is in YOUR final 4?

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Please also include the women's tourney. Thanks.

Posted by C in DC on March 19, 2008 at 09:27 AM EDT #

As of now, my finial four teams are North Carolina, Wisconsin, Memphis, UCLA.

Wisconsin, Memphis

Memphis


So who are your finial four teams?

Thomas

Posted by Thomas on March 19, 2008 at 09:55 AM EDT #

Thomas-

I've got my Pitt boys winning it all. Tennessee, Kanasas, and UCLA round out my final four. It's going to be a great tourney- can't wait!

Posted by Colleen on March 19, 2008 at 10:02 AM EDT #

C in DC- no, we must not forget the ladies. I used to work at the University of Maryland, and their coach has done an amazing job. I can see them winning it all.

Posted by Colleen on March 19, 2008 at 10:07 AM EDT #

Colleen,

Sorry to tell you but my Spartans are going to bounce your little Panthers in the second game. Congrats on winning the Big East though : )

Posted by spartyon on March 19, 2008 at 03:00 PM EDT #

I DON'T HAVE A FINAL FOUR PICK JUST A COMMENT ABOUT COMPETITION. THERE IS A SCRIPTURE IN THE BIBLE THAT TALKS ABOUT IRON SHARPENING IRON. TO BE THE BEST YOU COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST. SO THIS GAMES ARE GOOD TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE AMERICANS TO BE AT THE TOP OF THE GAME IN SPORT. AND IT TO REFLECT IN OTHER AREAS IN THE COUNTRY. I LOVE TO SEE THE LARGE CROWDS CHEERING ON THEIR TEAM. BUT I LIKE IT WHEN THEY ARE NOT ON THE SAME SIDE AND IT REALLY ABOUT THE MADNESS OF MEANING TO WIN. AT THE END THEIR CAN ONLY BE ONE WINNER. SO TAKING SIDE IS PART OF THE GOOD OLE HEALTHY AMERICAN FUN AND ALL THE TALK ABOUT FAIR PLAY AND PLAYS DURING THE GAME. SO I WISH ALL THE TEAMS GOODLUCK. AND PLAN TO ENJOY THE HYPE OF HOW ARD THEY COMPETE.

Posted by SHARP COMPETITION on March 24, 2008 at 02:58 PM EDT #

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