March Maddness is the most glorious time of the year!

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On Mar 31, 2017
Listed in Goldsboro Area Real Estate News

Buzzer-beaters, unlikely heroes and crazy upsets:  2017 March Madness is coming to an end!

Lets welcome the Final Four! And a bigger welcome to South Carolina and Gonzaga as its their first time in the final four.

Games (Final Four) Date Game Site Time (ET) Network
(7) South Carolina vs. (1) Gonzaga April 1 Phoenix, Arizona 6:09 p.m. CBS
(3) Oregon vs. (1) North Carolina  April 1 Phoenix, Arizona 8:49 p.m. CBS

Here are some fun facts about March Madness!

Taking the court

It’s been a long tradition that the tournament champions have cut down the nets to take home, but since 1986, the winning school has also been given the hardwood court, too. Many sell and/or auction off pieces to fans.

Lady Vols

The Tennessee Lady Vols have been to the Big Dance every year since the women’s tournament was introduced in 1982.

Best of the best

Only once have all four No. 1 seeds advanced to the Final Four when Kansas, North Carolina, UCLA and Memphis met in 2008.

Odds for winning

Your odds of filling out a perfect bracket are not good.In fact, they are lower than your odds of winning the lottery, getting struck by lightning, and having a boa constrictor emerge through the pipes in your toilet all on the same day.

March madness

The phrase “March Madness” was first coined in connection with the NCAA in 1982 when sportscaster Brent Musburger uttered it during his tournament coverage.

Breaking Records

Notre Dame shooting guard Austin Carr set a tournament game record by sinking 61 points in a first round matchup with Ohio. No player has since threatened that record.

Tarheels the Worst

The University of North Carolina holds the record for the worst loss in tournament history. The Tar Heels are widely recognized for their historical excellence but they also hold this ignominious distinction. In 1941, they set a record for ineffectiveness which still stands, logging a humiliating 20 points in a losing effort against Pittsburgh in that year’s East Regional Semifinals.

Beer and Pizza

Americans will eat a lot of pizza and drink a lot of beer in March. We all know who the real winners are. According to Wallethub, while American beer companies produce an average of 14 million barrels a month, that number will bloat to somewhere between 17-18 million barrels in March. Pizza orders also increase by 19%.

Try this awesome March Madness Munchie Recipe 

Baby Swiss, Bacon and Beer Dip

Rich and creamy dip that’s perfect for any occasion. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients:
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup medium bodied beer like a Boston Lager
  • ½ pound (2 cups) Baby Swiss or Swiss Cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place a metal rack on top of a cookie sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray
  2. Add bacon to rack and cook for about 15 minutes or until crispy
  3. Shred cheese and set aside
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together cream cheese and beer over medium heat, stirring until combined and smooth, about 2 minutes
  5. Whisk in cheese a little at a time, cooking after each addition until smooth
  6. Stir in Worcestershire and Nutmeg
  7. Pour into serving bowl, sprinkle with crumbled bacon
  8. Serve immediately or keep warm in small Slow Cooker

 

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

~ Come visit the Easter Bunny April 1 to the 15th Monday -Saturday 11:30am to 8:00pm at the Berkeley Mall

~ April 1 Free Spirit Spring Concert will take place at 7:30pm in the Assembly hall at the University of Mount Olive.

~ Dance for Christ will be performed by members of Artistic Productions from April 1 to April 9 at the Paramount Theater. 919-583-8432

~ April 1 Art in the Park will take place from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Cliffs of Neuse State Park. 919-736-3300

~ Opening Ceremony for Wayne County Senior Games will take place at 9:00am April 1 at the Peggy Seegars Senior Center. Free

~ Daffodil Festival in Fremont will be from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Don’t forget to sign up for Have a Heart For Kids Banquet on March 31st 2017.

http://wayne.communitiesinschools.org/

*REMEMBER* this weekend Starts American Home Week in Wayne County. Looking for a house…check out our awesome open houses and you could win a grand in hand! Pick up a News Argus for all the details!

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