With the madness approaching and pool strategies being researched, it’s necessary to have a plan of action if you *gulp* blow it. They don’t call it “madness” for nothing! The hype, the games, the coverage, Dickie V…it is all a bit much to take if you get knocked out early! Some things you should remember are…

Statistics – Even if you study the NCAA every waking moment and know each team like the back of your hand, the odds are against you. There’s always a Cinderella, an upset, and a let down.

It’s a game – Sports are meant to be fun! If you spend a fortune betting on your bracket and freak out when you lose big I suggest you seek help from one of the illustrious human psychological experts right here on People Jam!

You aren’t Dick Vitale – I know for a fact he doesn’t pick 100% either for that matter!

Get over it! If you are really a sports fan you are accustomed to disappointment since your favorites couldn’t possibly win every game. If your team does win every game then you are a bandwagoner so what does it matter?