BLACKSBURG, Va., March 18 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
March Madness tips off this week, and with it comes brackets and bracket busters.
A Virginia Tech sports media analytics expert offers insight into this year's tournament, the teams, and the trends to watch.
Historically dominant programsstill on top
This year, the top seeds for both men's and women's contests largely reflect programs with long histories of success.
"Michigan, Duke, Arizona, and Florida all have at least one national title and have been making Final Fours for three-plus decades," said Matthew Zimmerman, assistant professor of sports media analytics. "In the women's bracket, UConn is in its usual spot as a...