March Madness Interview w/ the Lady - A n00b to the Bracket Scene

Since I'll be too distracted to do it tomorrow (and since nobody is stupid enough to copy my picks), I decided I'd post me & Jen's picks tonight.

If you read the blog last night, you're likely one of many who is filling out a March Madness bracket. My girlfriend & I are no exceptions. Except for Jen, this is her cherry experience with filling one out - for me, I've been filling these out since my pre-teen years.

All the more reason to see who will win the bracket challenge. As you will see in the interview below with the lady, a bet was agreed to regarding the tourney.

16a.Is this the first time you’ve ever filled out a March Madness bracket?

16b. Yes______________________________________________________

1. How long did it take for you to fill out your bracket?________________________

16. It took about 10 or 15 minutes—reading the matchups and making my decision.

8. Would you have ever done this without me?______________________________________________

9. I probably would have eventually because other people do it. People have asked me to be a part of it before, but I’ve just never done it because there is always a bet involved.

5. How many college basketball games have you watched this year? In your life?

12. Only when I’m around you. I’ve watched more NBA than college (in my life). Never really watched college.

4. What was your strategy with making these picks, if any?

13. I read those picks in the paper (Chicago Sun Times) that I filled my bracket out of. I looked at the matchups, looked at the middle column in the paper about best Cinderella, best player, etc. But mostly, I went with my gut.

6. Why did you pick Kansas to win it all?

11. Sometimes, when everybody is talking about one team, I like to think an underdog or an upset can happen. Even though everybody seems to think Kentucky is the best contender, I’m gonna go with Kansas.

14a. Will filling out this bracket make you watch these games at all?

14b. If not watch the game, definitely pay attention to the highlights on SportsCenter.

3. Are you prepared to watch some of these games with me?

14. Yeah, sure. Especially when it gets down to the Elite Eight or Final Four…if my bracket is still together at that point (laughs).

7. Are you willing to make any sort of friendly wager with this? If so, what?

10. We can do a dinner thing, sure. You’re gonna take me out.

2. Will you be happy when this tournament is over?

15. Yes, especially when I win.

My Bracket

Jen's Bracket