HOW THE NCAA EVOLVED INTO A BASKETBALL POWERHOUSE Start Your Brackets! It’s March Madness
Many say Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. However, if you’re a college basketball fan, it’s safe to say that March Madness is your favorite season! Millions of fans come out to support their favorite teams and fill out brackets to guess the national champion. But the history of college basketball’s biggest tournament might surprise you. Humble Beginnings March Madness originated in Illinois as an annual high school tournament sponsored
by the Illinois High School Association. It went from a small invitational in 1908 to over 900 schools participating by the late 1930s. It wasn’t until 1939 that high school official Henry V. Porter called the tournament “March Madness.” The Emergence of March Madness for Colleges March Madness wasn’t nationally known or associated with the NCAA until CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger used the term while covering the 1982 spring tournament. Since then, the term has been synonymous with the event, and college basketball has never been the same. The First March Madness Champions Before UConn, Kansas, Baylor, and Virginia became NCAA men’s basketball champions, the University of Oregon paved the way. On March 27, 1939, the University of Oregon defeated Ohio State University, 46–33. Ohio State’s star forward, Jimmy Hull, was
named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player — not bad for a 2007 Ohio Basketball Hall of Famer. Evolution of Tournament Expansions Only eight teams played in the 1939 tournament; by 1951, the number of teams doubled to 16. It wasn’t until 1985 that the 64-team tournament emerged. Further tournament expansion concluded in 2011, with 68 teams participating in college basketball’s big dance. March Madness Today March Madness isn’t exactly what it used to be 40 years ago, from the hoopla and controversy of Selection Sunday (March 16 this year) to the chaos and parity caused by NIL (athletes’ pay for “name, image, and likeness”). Nonetheless, the tournament’s foundational values of camaraderie mixed with a bit of friendly competition and, of course, the love of watching basketball remain as prominent as ever.
BRAIN INJURIES AREN’T ALWAYS OBVIOUS How to Recognize, Treat, and File a Claim for TBIs
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life in an instant, often with long-lasting physical and cognitive effects. If you have suffered a brain injury as the result of an accident or vehicle crash, it’s essential to understand the full scope of its impact, the symptoms, and what will happen next if you file a claim. TBIs can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and working with an experienced personal injury lawyer is crucial to getting the compensation you deserve to heal. In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we’re sharing the most important things you should know about TBIs and your case. Symptoms TBIs typically result from a violent or strong blow to the head, and vehicle crashes are one of the most common causes. Symptoms can start appearing immediately after an accident, but it could be weeks before you notice something is wrong. Some of the most common physical side effects include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and problems speaking. People with TBIs might experience sensory, memory, and mood issues and may lose consciousness. For more
serious injuries, victims may have seizures, trouble waking up, profound confusion, and comas. Proving Fault You could be entitled to compensation for a TBI if someone else is to blame, or you can prove another person’s actions led to your injury. Medical records are key evidence in TBI claims, providing documentation of the diagnosis and treatment and a paper trail of your medical costs. You can also keep a symptom journal where you log any of the impacts your TBI is having on your daily life over time. As with any accident, collecting evidence on the scene, like photos, witness statements, video, or anything detailing the circumstances leading to the crash, will strengthen your claim. The road to recovery from a TBI can be a long and difficult one, both physically and financially. It’s essential to act quickly and work with a personal injury attorney to secure the compensation you need, especially since the full impact of a TBI may not be immediately apparent. If you suffered a TBI due to an accident, contact Armstrong Law today.
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