That there must be a "Cinderella" team every year at the NCAA Tournament is a cliche that, well, we can get behind, and this year's glass-slipper-wearing team is Florida Gulf Coast University.
After getting their diplomas, a lot of college graduates decide to head to the big city to try and make it big.
The question that arises, though, is which city is the right one?
Day one of the NCAA Tournament is in the books, and we've already seen a couple of upset victories. Do people prefer it that way?
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St. Louis University is seeded fourth in this year's NCAA Tournament, and they're a sentimental favorite for a lot of hoops fans this year. In December, their coach, Rick Majerus, died of heart failure at the age of 64. The team dedicated their season to the memory of their coach.
But an additional reason to root for St. Louis is their mascot: the Billiken. What exactly is a Billiken anyway?
Did the janitor give you his keys so you can lock up after he goes home? Do you dream in spread sheets? Have you missed your kid scoring the game-winning goal because you were checking email on your phone?
Then, congratulations -- you may be a workaholic.
A blizzard of NCAA basketball dominates the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
On Thursday at 12:15 p.m., the 2013 men's NCAA basketball tournament—aka March Madness—kicks off with No. 3 seed Michigan State vs. 14th-seeded Valparaiso. It's a wide-open tournament this year, and lots of teams have a good chance at the title.
March 21, 2013 Paul picked Miami to win it all…Mark filled out his brackets but couldn’t figure out how to save it and return it ‘cuz somebody sent it to him in email and he couldn’t open the attachment so he’s not sure he’ll get in!
March 20, 2013 Billings own Wiley Miller, who has appeared multiple skiing films, was up for a freestyle skiing award at this years ESPN X Games in Tignes, France. Miller was a contestant in the Real Ski Backcountry competition and came away with the Silver Medal! He made a 90 second video (watch here) and came i
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