Here we go...Bring on the MaDnEsS!

My favorite time of the year is finally here. To me, March Madness is more exciting than the Superbowl, World Series, and NBA Championship all rolled into one. Why? Because it's college sports. Do or die. One loss and you go home. The best of the best going head to head in a loser out scenario. Upsets galore. Fantastic finishes, and on and on.

So the Zags get the South region taking on the NDSU Bisons of the Summit League in their first challenge. The Bisons (23-9) got into the dance via winning their conference tourney. While they are not an exceptional offensive powerhouse (don't expect a lot of points), they have a very good defense. They love to slow down the pace of the game and play suffocating defense. Playing in essentially what will be a home game, look for the Zags to get past these Bison's by pulling away in the second half to advance in the Tournament.

In my opinion, Gonzaga has drawn the best possible avenue to a chance to advance to their first Final 4. I love this bracket. Given the alternatives, we couldn't have asked for a better one.

Here is a terrific tool to use in helping fill out your brackets provided to me from Christi over at Campus Insiders. Thanks Christi!  March Madness Bracket w/ team info

* If anyone happens to win one of these MILLION dollar brackets, remembering poor ol Gaz in a benevolent sort of way would be kind of cool!