Normally, I forget about this until it’s too late. The NCAA Basketball Tournament used to be my thing. My mom let me play hooky from school once during the tourney. It was equally unlikely that I’d ask, or she’d let me. DePaul was good then. My bracket, as noted, is very Cubs-centric. Schools that have had numerous (or successful) Cubs contributions since the mid-1960’s are rewarded. Those without are likely dispatched quickly.
I’ve decided to do this in multiple parts. That way, if another writer or fan digs the idea, they can spin their own version.