It was in 1985 that the tournament expanded to the current 64 teams, offering a chance for smaller, less well-known schools to enter the elite field. That in turn brought interest from a more diverse group of fans nationwide, and the national TV networks saw the opportunity to capture those fans as viewers. The women s version of March Madness draws less money and fewer viewers, but also has grown in popularity. Meanwhile, both tournaments have become fixtures in workplaces nationwide as employees join pools betting on which team will make it to tournament s end. And this year more than 50,000 fans went to cyberspace to enter the CBS Sports Line Pool, vying for prizes for picking winning teams.
People get a little crazy about it.
There s games going on all over the country. I love the Superbowl, but I think March Madness is more fun and exciting. This year the end of the rainbow is in Indianapolis, where the champion will be crowned. Arizona starts the celebration. They re heading to Indianapolis and the Final Four.