The Church of Bracketology

February, does not have ‘madness’ or ‘mayhem’ in the true definition, but don’t look past February. It’s is the undersized point guard that is it who never gets the proper respect.

Here’s why every practicing Bracketologist needs to embrace February:

First, February is the shortest month and you should never underestimate the little guys.  Most centers in college are too small to play center in the NBA, and forget about smaller scrappy point guards.  But, the tourney is about guard play and a scrappy sharp shooter is a valuable commodity.  These guys are the reason we love college ball! They almost never get drafted and they know it, so they still have something to prove.

Second, February contains one of the greatest holidays ever.  Yes, Valentines Day.  Now, I know what you are thinking, but for the modern Bracketologist Valentine’s Day is a Naismith-send.  Think about it – there is one day planted in the middle of the pre-March month that allows…no, forces you to spend time with your significant other. Whatever gender or orientation you are, it does not matter. If you are a Bracketologist you need that day to embrace your loved one and tell them how much you adore them because you will soon be a ‘little’ distracted.  This is vital(e) for your relationship to last the long haul because it is not like you are going to lose you faith anytime soon. You are a solder going to war.  They might not understand why you were chosen, and they’ll be waiting by the door for a telegram from the General himself, Robert Montgomery Knight, saying that you were taken down by a last second Austin Rivers shot sending you to an early demise.  Regardless, it is important to lay the groundwork for a welcome return when the battle is over.  Only one team ends the season with a win, so we need all the support we can get!  And hey, they have to sleep with you, do something special for them on February 14. Trust me.

Lastly, February is hairpin turn on the Road to the Final Four.  Some of the best basketball of the season is scheduled in February as teams start fighting for those bye days of their conference tourneys.  Bids are locking, bubbles are popping and this is the time you see guys waiting and hoping for the invite to dance.

Yes, February is great! Embrace it with a huge Vermont Catamount Teddy Bear Hug and enjoy it to the fullest.  If I was in charge I would have called it March Eve, but seriously it already has a complex so don’t make it feel any worse.  You want it to be your friend.

Go Defense.