NCAA Final Four 2013

As most of us on campus are fully aware the Madness is coming to end with a mere 4 left standing. This signature moment we all wait for every single year will never get old. Sweating it out days before selection Sunday waiting for those 37 at large bids to be declared and the nonstop action of 68 teams competing for one ultimate goal. Certain aspects haven’t changed one bit since first being televised in 1969 but it has to be evident to many viewers the NCAA March Madness Tournament has visibly evolved over the years.

Viewers used to tune into a nationwide provider and only see segments of the first and second round games due to lack channels having rights to broadcast. These days, you don’t have to miss a second of any game if you can and your peers can conjure up enough televisions.  In 2013 it would mark the 3rd year the tournament is provided on 4 major cable networks CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. The network provides enough stimulation alone not to mention the continued success of social media, and its unique ability to not only provide a greater relationship between viewer and provider but increase fan awareness and miraculously bring a nation together as Kevin Ware’s horrific injury did this past Sunday. If the evolution continues at its current pace we all as sports fan should be intrigued as to whats in store for the future.