In the Beat Briggs’ Bracket challenge, we asked Blade readers to submit one NCAA men’s basketball tournament bracket using CBS Sports to compete against sports columnist David Briggs.
The winner with the best bracket will not only get bragging rights, but will receive a $100 Amazon gift card.
Forty-three readers filled brackets to try to beat Briggs. Here are the top of the standings after the first weekend.
1. Blaine Wood, 55 points (Champion: Auburn)
T2. Scott Palmiter, 53 points (Champion: Florida)
T2. John Hinkle, 53 points (Champion: Duke)
4. Jim Klein, 52 points (Champion: Duke)
T5. Alan Podbielniak, 51 points (Champion: Florida)
T5. Rodney Filcek, 51 points (Champion: Duke)
T5. Kevin Curth, 51 points (Champion: Duke)
T8. Brett Gerig, 50 points (Champion: Auburn)
T8. Otto Steele, 50 points (Champion: Duke)
T8. Steve Schaefer, 50 points (Champion: Duke)
34. David Briggs, 41 points (Champion: Duke)
Here is a look at Briggs’ bracket following Sunday’s games:
Click here for the Beat Briggs’ Bracket pool page.
First Published March 24, 2025, 12:45 p.m.
