5 Powerful Off-Court March Madness Moments
It was a weekend of tears and cheers for basketball players, fans.
— -- Crying Villanova Piccolo Players Becomes an Internet Sensation Overnight
A Villanova piccolo player caught on camera crying has become an Internet sensation overnight.
Just hours after the crying band member was caught on camera - clearly emotional after top-ranked Villanova's NCAA 3rd round loss to North Carolina state - vines, memes, and other creative responses started popping up all over the Internet.
NC State Player Caught On Camera Dissing President's Bracket Picks
NC State player Anthony 'Cat' Barber was caught on camera saying "What the **** is wrong with Obama?" while celebrating NC State's victory over Villanova in the locker room Saturday night.
According to ESPN, the president favored Villanova to beat out NC State in his bracket. But NC State ultimately upset the number 1 seeded Villanova 71-68.
Cat Barber later tweeted his support for President Obama and said he was "caught up in a moment."
Personal Tragedy Strikes Notre Dame Coach Hours Before Team Victory
Notre Dame Coach Mike Brey announced just minutes after Notre Dame's victory over Butler on Saturday that his mother had died of a heart attack that morning at the age of 84, according to ESPN.
Apparently none of the team members knew of her passing until after the game.
Georgia State Coach Breaks Down Crying In Press Briefing
Ron Hunter, coach of the Georgia State team, broke down in a presser Saturday night after his team lost to Xavier.
The coach lost his composure talking about "the greatest week of my life" - particularly his love for his son 'R.J.' who is a member of the team.
Wisconsin Players Learn All About Stenography
Three Wisconsin teammates were so entranced by the stenographer taking the minutes at their presser Friday night that they decided to stick around after to learn more about the device - they even tested it out for themselves.
