Matty's March Madness 2011

Click here to view the rules for the pool.

Click here to see all of the submitted brackets, standings, tournament results, and statistics.

ALL BRACKETS AND MONEY MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE START OF THE FIRST TOURNAMENT GAME ON THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011 (unless you've made special arrangements with me).

Last year we created a Facebook group to go along with the pool. While all of the brackets, standings, and other reports will be kept on this web page, the Facebook group will again be a useful means for both recruiting new players and getting information out to players as the pool progresses. You must be a Facebook user to view the Facebook page. To find the Facebook group, search for Matty's March Madness or click here.

This pool is fueled by the tireless efforts of many individuals who have nurtured this project over the years to see it become a success. The main group involved in the operations and control of the pool consists of Andrew Cobb, Eric Durkin, James Haggar, and myself. Also, we've had a growing number of pool contacts who have been invaluable in broadening our reach. As I reflect on particularly successful pool contacts from recent years, Chris Ross, Kris Lindahl, Neil Hall, and Mike Mitchell come to mind. Thanks to everyone who has had a hand in making this an awesome experience each year.

The best way to entice people to join the pool is money, and we've got plenty of that to go around: last year's winners took home a combined $3,475.

Here is some basic information as to what to expect over the next week:
Payout Percentages: 1st place (60%); 2nd place (15%); 3rd place (12%); 4th place (8%); 5th place (5%); last place (entry fee back)

Past winners: Kevin Rich (2010); Tiffany Seykora (2009); Andrew Schwab (2008); Jake Chamberlain (2007); Nathan Rauk (2006); Kevin Borgendale (2005); Adam Fanberg (2004); Eric Durkin (2003); Unknown due to faulty memories (2002-1999)

ALL BRACKETS AND MONEY MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE START OF THE FIRST TOURNAMENT GAME ON THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011.