We Are Almost There: The NCAA Block Squares Pool

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We are almost there! 

The NCAA Tournament is maybe my favorite major sporting event. For three weeks, we get a single elimination tournament that always delivers no matter what type of fan you are. Small school alumni can root for their team to make national news as a Cinderella team, the gambling is uncomplicated and inclusive, and more often than not, we end March with the best college basketball teams fighting for the title of Champion (cue Luther Vandross).

This year is no exception. The Sweet 16 produced some exciting basketball between some really good teams. At times the games turned into rock fights, but for the most part it was a fun two days! And yesterday, we confirmed that there is another juggernaut in the bracket. Yes, Purdue! A perennial dog in this tournament, Zach Edey and the Boilermakers appear to have finally figured it out and they are laying waste to opponents in this years tournament. 

The other notable takeaway for me last night was the ankle injury to Jamal Shead. I am not going to say that Houston wins that game against Duke last night if he is able to play, but it was a completely different team after he left. All credit to Duke however. They had to fight through a stifling defense to pull that out. 

And finally, N.C. State. That's it, that's the take. 

For the Block Squares Pool, we keep introducing new people to the winners circle! Winners from last night are below. 

Given the large number of winners this year, I am going to pay out the first four rounds of the pool starting on Sunday night or Monday. If you have won any squares, you will be paid the way you paid me. 

Also, the stakes double again today to $200 per game. Good luck everyone!!

--Your Commissioner