Some may say, “second chance brackets do not count” or “second chance brackets are dumb,” but why would anyone complain about the possibility of a free $50,000 for? Those who do not believe in second chance brackets are the people who continue to make unsuccessful brackets. Of course, it is easier to make a bracket with 16 teams rather than if you were to make a bracket with all 64, but this is why there is a significant drop in the amount of money the winner receives.
As for the company, this keeps the fans engaged. The upsets throughout the beginning of the tournament usually tend to knock out all the fans. Out of 39 million brackets, not a single one made it past the Sweet 16. When fans are given a chance for redemption, supporters whose brackets have had a rocky start have the potential to win money once more.
In addition to this, the odds 1 in 9.2 quintillion to make a perfect bracket. A person is more likely to get struck by lightning, win the lottery and get bit by a shark than have an accurate bracket.
The unpredictability of March Madness has always left every bracket in shambles within a few days. As soon as the upsets begin, the excitement of the tournament dies. The chance to make another bracket based on how the teams perform and credit the lower seeded teams who are still in the tournament allows more drama, shock and suspense to build as the tournament continues. The madness intensifies as fans wait for tonight to come. Anyone who thinks a second chance is unnecessary does not understand the exhilaration behind another win being added to your perfect bracket.
