Two things I love about the NCAA Tournament. As a kid I was aware, I enjoyed filling out brackets and I've always loved basketball...but in my middle school years is when different events happened that solidified to me that this is the best four days of the entire year. As I got into college I passed this passion on to my group of friends. As a father I am passing it on to my children. But it was two things that drew me in...
1 - Nicknames. This is where I developed my affinity for college mascots.