Boom or Bust QU Coaches Savor NCAA Tourney Time
Ottawa University and local coaches discuss March Madness as brackets spark friendly competition across campus. Quotes from Phil McClintock Jay Kahnt Aaron Siebenthall Hollis Mitchell reveal strategies favorites and excitement as fans chase upsets and Sweet 16 dreams.
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Phil McClintock
Ottawa University
The
Braves
Jay Kahnt
Kahnt
Aaron Siebenthall
Junkie
Hollis Mitchell
McClintock
Why March Madness Captures Fans and Bracket Mania
The article explains how 40 million people fill 70 million brackets and how $10.4 billion is wagered in March Madness. It highlights personal biases from Oklahoma and Kansas fans, friendships with players and coaches, and the social and team-building aspects of bracket pools among college players and fans.
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Mitchell
Oklahoma
Shake Milton
SMU
Blue Bloods
McClintock
Siebenthall
Braves
Ottawa area restaurants prep for March Madness crowds
In Ottawa, Piz za Time at 208 S Main St keeps TVs on for NCAA tournament games. Manager Jason Romstedt notes staff alertness for game days and customers arriving early. Smoked Creations at 222 E Logan St attracts fans with meals and drinks amid the Midwest No 1 seed hype. Kansas State, Wichita State, and KU games air on TNT CBS and TRU channels with 8:10 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. showings.
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Jason Romstedt
S. Main St
Ottawa
Romstedt
Smoked Creations
E. Logan St
TNT
Midwest
Chance Riemer
Lawrence
Riemer
Kansas
Kansas State University
Wake Forest University
TRU
Wichita State University
University of Dayton
CBS
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Ottawa Herald
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American Gaming Association
Oklahoma State
Wake Forest
Brett Ballard
Steve Woodbury
Danny Manning
Lawrence High School
Brad Frederick
North
Ottawa Braves
University of Kan
Sas
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