That's where we'll be, in the Vista, starting at noon as we continue to check (or trash) our brackets.  We'll also go on the air with updates from the Tin Roof as our March Madness coverage continues.

Here's our schedule for today--keep in mind, these are only the games that we'll start with on The TEAM.  When other games heat up, we'll switch over!

Game 1:  Texas vs. Cincinnati - 12:00pm ET
Game 2:  Belmont vs. Georgetown - 3:10pm ET*
Game 3:  St. Louis vs. Memphis - 6:50pm ET*
Game 4:  Xavier vs. Notre Dame - 9:45pm ET*

*Indicates approximate start time 

Southerners delight--there's a new marriage between sports and one of our favorite fast-food restaurants, and it ensures the future of racing at the Track Too Tough to Tame.

From the release issued at Thursday's ceremony at the NASCAR Hall of Fame: 

Bojangles’ today announced its title sponsorship of South Carolina’s only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.  The race will start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, in its traditional spot on Mother’s Day weekend.

Hungry race fans can also look forward to enjoying Bojangles’ at the track!  The sponsorship agreement allows Bojangles’ to serve its delicious Chicken Supremes™, Cajun Filet Sandwich, Seasoned Fries™ and Legendary Iced Tea® at Darlington Raceway.  This Bojangles’ menu will also be served at four other tracks owned and operated by International Speedway Corp.:  Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Motor Speedway, Martinsville Raceway and Richmond International Raceway.

 “Just like Bojangles’ famous chicken and biscuits, NASCAR is deeply rooted in the culture of the South,” said Bojangles’ President and CEO Randy Kibler.  “We are honored to be sponsoring the only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in South Carolina, where we have been in business for more than 30 years and operate 110 of our more than 500 restaurants.  And we’re equally excited to be able to provide our flavorful menu items to avid race fans, many of whom are already loyal Bojangles’ fans, while they’re enjoying their racing experience.”

Bojangles’ agreement with ISC and Darlington Raceway is a five-year deal.  Other terms were not disclosed.

“Everyone at Darlington Raceway is extremely excited about this new long-term partnership with Bojangles’,” said Raceway President Chris Browning. “Darlington Raceway and Bojangles’ are two very recognizable Southern brands, and this relationship will be a tremendous opportunity for us to develop unique marketing programs and promotional opportunities that will benefit their customers and our race fans.  During our negotiations it was very obvious that the team at Bojangles’ recognized and respected the significance of the Southern 500.  I can already see we are going to do some great things together.”

The TEAM's playing hooky this afternoon, because we've all got March Madness!  Join us at the Tin Roof in the Vista--starting at noon, we'll spend the day watching hoops and having fun!  The Tin Roof's got you covered with wing and drink specials, plus flat-screen TVs everywhere...even TVs on the deck!!!

If you can't get away from the office, get locked onto 560 The TEAM.  We've got the games!!!

Here's our Thursday schedule of games, but this isn't all we'll have.  We'll take you all over the nation, whipping around to the most exciting games and the best finishes!

Game 1:  Colorado State vs. Murray State - 12:00pm ET
Game 2:  Harvard vs. Vanderbilt - 4:40pm ET*
Game 3:  West Virginia vs. Gonzaga - 7:20pm ET*
Game 4:  New Mexico State vs. Indiana - 9:45pm ET*

*Indicates approximate start time 

The Gamecocks dug an early hole, giving Appalachian State a 4-run advantage.  But Carolina rallied to win the game 6-4.  CF Evan Marzilli smacked a bases-loaded double in the 7th to give the Gamecocks the lead, then made a catch at the wall in the 9th that started a game-ending double play.

Head coach Ray Tanner on the win over the Mountaineers.  Tanner on App State win

Pitcher Michael Roth on the season-opening series with Kentucky that starts Friday. Roth on Kentucky series 

...and if the First Four games last night were any indication, tonight should be good!!

Wednesday, March 14th
Lamar vs. Vermont - 6:30pm ET
California vs. South Florida - 9:00pm ET*

*Indicates approximate start time