Bracketology Results for Week One

There are few weekends that I love more than the first four days of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. This year's "Cinderella" team from FGCU is a joy to watch. Their two wins completely destroyed my South Region bracket - but who cares! The team’s energy, free spirit, and athleticism are contagious. While they have a “Herculean” task ahead of them when they face the #3 Seed Florida Gators, I am “all in” for the Eagles!

The Community of Saint John initiated a NCAA pool this year with all proceeds going to a local charity. We received 30 responses, and with a little assistance from the COSJ Board, the winner of this year’s brackets will be able to donate between $250 and $300 to their charitable organization. What a blessing to be part of a faith community who looks outward and tries, even through some wagering, to give back to those in need. Here are the results from Week One.

First Place (Tied with 92 Points)

Alex Nawn

Brian S. (ex officio)

Second Place (90 Points)

Michelle O. 2

Kathy S.

Barb D. 2

Third Place (88 Points)

Tyler S.

Fourth Place (86 Points)

Cam O. 2

Barb D. 4

Fifth Place (82 Points)

Dan C.

Clark W.

Cam O. 1

Sixth Place (80 Points)

Betsy C.

Seventh Place (76 Points)

Barb D. 1

Gailmarie F.

The Lund Family

Jeff R.

Eighth Place (74 Points)

TG N.

Susie S.

Barb D. 3

Michele O. 1

Ninth Place (68 Points)

Nancy R.

Tenth Place (66 Points)

Melinda N.

Eleventh Place (64 Points)

John H.

Twelfth Place (58 Points – As we like to remind people at COSJ: “The last shall be first!”)

Brian M.

Now, the “Commish” wishes to report that there has been some intrigue as late as Monday night when two brackets, filled out by notorious Duke supporters, went a missing somewhere at the Valerie Lane residence. While no one is suspecting “foul” play, the results of this First Round may be changing in a few days as a ruling has been rendered to accept these brackets when they are recovered. The Rules Committee, made up of one very zealous Carolina devotee, may actually impose sanctions against those “Devilish” personalities who are currently sunning on the beach in Florida while the “Commish” shivers in NE Ohio with the prospect of more snow! Details to follow…. Stay tuned!

In the meantime

Love One Another - Brian