March Madness -- What Makes It So Great

March Madness is the time of the year every college basketball fanatic looks forward to. They watch their favorite team all year in hopes that they make their way to the NCAA Tournament, also known as The Big Dance.

It never fails that the seemingly least known games are the best. Last night, I sat in my basement watching St. Mary's vs. Gonzaga and Western Carolina vs. Davidson -- the WCC & SOCON Conference title games. Two games in which I expected nothing special.

The St.Mary's--Gonzaga game was outstanding. Elias Harris from Gonzaga hit an off-balance three to send the game into overtime near the end of the second half. St. Mary's pulled it out and won 78-74, but the game was outstanding. Back and forth scoring and clutch shots made it exciting to watch.

While trying to watch that game, I was also watching the Western Carolina--Davidson game. The only way Western Carolina could make the Big Dance was a win in this game. Davidson, with 24 wins, was not even guaranteed a spot. Western Carolina was down 10 with just 2:35 left in the game. Thinking it was over, I turned it off for a few minutes--only to turn it back on and see a 76-75 Davidson lead. WC managed to send the game into double overtime, put couldn't battle any longer and lost the game 93-91.

Who would expect these games to be as good as they were? Definitely not me.

It makes March Madness the best time of the year.The least known teams make runs and become known. Last night 11 of the 12 games were within 6 points. That is awesome, if you ask me.

My brother compared it to the last night of baseball last season. I can come home from school during the NCAA Tournament and watch games until I fall asleep. I love it.

I look forward tohow the rest of the college basketball season plays out.