March Madness: The Excitement of the Underdog

Monday, 17 March 2014 | by Pat's Picks

With the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament getting underway this week, the LA Times’ David Wharton says no other sporting event offers so many chances for David to slay Goliath. He says the underdog spirit of the tournament reinforces one of our core beliefs: Anyone who works hard enough can succeed. The underdog also offers a safe emotional investment. You should expect them to lose, so you’re not as disappointed when they do.

SOURCE: LA Times