March Madness
It’s the time of year that all college basketball fans love to enjoy, March Madness. March Madness is what they call it and the name could not be more fitting for the event. People wager big money on who they believe is going to win the games to friendly bets with close friends and family. The one thing I believe when I watch the tournament is how the seeding of the teams really does not matter. On any given night a team far better than their opponent can lose. These are truly the most amazing games to watch as a mid-major conference team goes out and beats a top five team in the nation live on national television. Every fan is left stunned and not able to acknowledge or accept what just happened. This is why I watch the tournament for these amazing upsets and knowing that it can happen at any time. After watching all 64 games, I anxiously await the tournament highlight clip that is played at the conclusion of the championship game with the infamous song, “One Shining Moment” playing in the background, it is at that moment that I realize college basketball is over.
Middle Tennessee State University vs Michigan State
MTSU was not even supposed to be at the same level of talent or even worthy of being in the same gym as Michigan State. This tournament is the proof that anything CAN happen and IT WILL happen, it’s just a matter of who will become the victim. MTSU came into the tournament as a 15th seed and MSU coming in as a 2nd seed and favored by more than double digits in points for the game. Upon the start of the game, MTSU came out on fire and it destroyed MSU’s confidence which helped secure a lead that would be a challenge for any team in the tournament to overcome. With the winding minutes of the game, spectators began to witness one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.1
Texas A&M vs Northern Iowa
This final game of the tournament’s first and second round was possibly one of the greatest games EVER in the tournament's history. Northern Iowa had been leading Texas A&M the entire game. With 45 seconds left in the game the Aggies were down by 12, this would be the set up for one of the greatest comeback wins in history of college basketball. The Aggies proceeded to force 4 turnovers in less than 45 seconds to tie the game in regulation. They proceeded to go on and win the game in double overtime.2
Conclusion
I referenced the events and situations of these two particular games for one reason only, if the NCAA would promote, market and televise other athletic events like they do March Madness, their popularity would rise around the world much like the professional sports teams in America. The NCAA needs to look into options for all the other sports because after March Madness is over, they lose more than half of their popularity due to lack of coverage in the other sports until football season begins.
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