Beyond the Brackets: The NCAA Tournament

You watched the tournament. You had multiple TV's and devices set up to watch all eight mats. You filled out brackets, one with lots of upsets; another that was more conservative. You rooted on your favorite team and wrestlers, while cheering against their rivals. You were in a fantasy league, a pick 'em, and had pools with your friends. Face it, you did everything you were supposed to follow the NCAA Championships. Even so, there are plenty of things that go unnoticed at a tournament that spans three days, features eight mats and 330 total participants.

Today, we're going beyond the brackets to talk about some of the "other" things that went down at Little Caesars Arena. Not just the wins and losses, the podium finishes and the upsets. This seemed like an important topic because the 2022 tournament was the first that most fans have been to since 2019. There may have been some portions of the entire tournament experience that people have forgotten about.

To see the full article purchase an InterMat Premium membership for $10 per month or $50 per year. This gives you access to the top coverage of wrestling throughout the season.
Click here to purchase your Premium membership today!