March Madness 2013: Printable Bracket, NCAA Tournament Action Starts For Real Today

It's that time of year again. When the Iowa Hawkeyes dominate in the NIT!

Wait, there's something else on? Oh, that.

March Madness is upon us as the annual NCAA Division I men's college basketball tournament is here. The so-called "play in games" earlier this week determined the 64 teams which will begin pursuit of determining a basketball champion Thursday.

(You'll find a handy, printable bracket in the PDF above this text.) 

Iowa State is Iowa's lone NCAA Tournament rep this year. The Cyclones take on the Notre Dame Irish on Friday at 8:30 p.m. Former Linn-Mar star Marcus Paige leads the University of North Carolina against the Villanova Wildcats at 6:20 p.m., also on Friday.

Is your bracket ready? 

For those unfamiliar with bracketology, USA Today offers tips for those filling out a bracket for the first time and The Huffington Post shares 10 things you should know for the tournament. 

While workers across the country make predictions and watch to find out if their teams go on to win, U.S. companies stand to lose at least $134 million in “lost wages” in just the first two days of the tournament alone, The Huffington Post reports. A study says an estimated 3 million American workers will spend one to three hours a day during work watching tournament. 

Is filling out your NCAA bracket a must-do at your office? Is there prize money for the winner? Tell us all about your March Madness office traditions in the comments section below.