The Tournament starts March 18.
Here is a great guide with terms and definitions to get you up and running.
Here are some fun ways to get the whole family involved...Let's start with Blue, because who doesn't love a good dog!
- Butler's mascot Blue has been named the Mayor of March. See the news clip and read the proclamation here.
- Find out all about Blue on his webpage: Follow Blue on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
- Take a virtual tour of Hinkle Field House.
It's time to fill out your bracket. Join in and play. It doesn't matter if you don't follow the sport. Anything can happen! The underdog can win. Teams upset! If it is a toss up between teams, you can rely on any of the tips below to break your tie.
Tips for picking:
- By rank. The lower the number by the name the higher the statistical chance of the team winning. BUT don't forget about upsets!
- By location. Do you like where the team is located? Do you want to visit there? Do you know anyone that lives there or goes to that school?
- School colors. Do you like one teams color better than the other? Studies show that the team wearing red wins!
- Mascot. Which mascot is better? Which mascot is the strongest? You make the call! Butler Blue is hosting show to help you decide with his show Mascotology.
- The handsomest or tallest or shortest or best hairstyle or...
Click for the Fox 59 Madness Bracket Challenge to win prizes.
Or just pick your favorite mascot using Blue's Mascotology Bracket.
up and running: fully functioning or operating
bracket: diagram of a tournament
follow the sport: are a fan of a
underdog: not the favored team
teams upset: people not expected to win win.
break the tie: add more weight or points to make a decision
rank: order by achievement
make the call: decide
bracketology: making a bracket
mascotology: making a bracket by choosing the mascot!
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