Archive for March, 2010

By the Numbers: Why This Year’s Final Four is So Scrambled

Our resident stat guy’s bracket is completely ruined. So why is he defending the clearly flawed system he used to make it?

Order Is (Sort Of) Restored: Forecasting the Final Four

After a chaotic first two rounds, things settled down a bit in the Sweet Sixteen. What does the Elite Eight have in store?

President Obama’s March Madness Bracket: The Hidden Political Agenda

It may seem that President Obama fills out a March Madness bracket every year because he’s a big sports fan. But the truth is much more shocking.

For College Players, Millions Can Be Made During March Madness

Even though they aren’t paid, millions of dollars are at stake for college athletes during March Madness.

March Madness Round 2: Yeah, Our Brackets Are Busted, Too

Everyone’s brackets are in shambles, so let’s set them aside and just look at the epic matchups coming in the Sweet Sixteen.

March Madness Round 1 Recap and Round 2 Preview

After a thrilling first round, By the Numbers takes a look at his bracket and what round 2 has in store for us.

Last Call for the HTWS Bracket Group!

Last call for bracket challenge participants!

The NBA’s Summer of Change, Part II: LeBron James Planning a Coup?

A coup is defined as: A) a quick, brilliant and highly successful act; and B) a takeover of one group by another. Both of which LeBron James is capable of.

March Madness 2010: Picking the 5-12 Upsets

As any NCAA Tournament veteran will tell you, no bracket is complete without at least one #12 seed upsetting a #5 seed. My bracket isn’t complete without a couple of them.

By the Numbers: Filling Out the Bracket, For Real This Time

You already know how to ruin your bracket. Now, By the Numbers takes a crack at forecasting March Madness.