Monday, March 12, 2007

Thoughts to control the March Madness...

As you prepare to fill in the rest of the blanks, here are a few facts to keep in mind.

1. 14 of the past 16 champions have been either a 1- or 2-seed.
2. Since 1979, at least one No. 3 or higher seed has made it to the Final Four.
3. Since 1997, 12 No. 10 seeds have made it to the Sweet Sixteen.
4. Only three times since 1985 have three No. 1 seeds made it to the Final four.
5. Since the inception of the Coach's Poll 15 years ago, the No. 1-ranked team before the start of the postseason has been in the national championship seven times and has won the championship five of those times. Ohio St is currently ranked No. 1.
6. 87 percent of Final Four teams come from the top four seeds.

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