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NCAA March Madness 2013: Printable Bracket, Predictions, Full Schedule, Where to Watch

The Hoyas begin their run for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Championship on Friday.

 

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament begins today, and the Georgetown Hoyas are poised for a run that could get them farther into March Madness than they've been since at least 2007.

The Bleacher Report says a Georgetown run to the Final Four in Atlanta "doesn't seem unfathomable" but the site stops short of annointing the Hoyas champions. It predicts March Madness for the Hoyas will begin with a victory over Florida Gulf Coast in their opener Friday and continue with a dismantling of San Diego State before a loss to Florida.

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You can make your own predictions using the printable brackets above.

For those unfamiliar with bracketology, USA Today offers tips for those filling out a bracket for the first time and The Huffington Post shares 10 things you should know for the tournament. 

While workers across the country make predictions and watch to find out if their teams go on to win, U.S. companies stand to lose at least $134 million in “lost wages” in just the first two days of the tournament alone, The Huffington Post reports. A study says an estimated 3 million American workers will spend one to three hours a day during work watching tournament. 

Is filling out your NCAA bracket a must-do at your office? Is there prize money for the winner? Tell us all about your March Madness office traditions in the comments section below. 


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