Mike highlights research done by Emory 18MBA student Katie Hoppenjans. Katie looks at whether the level of excitement in a tournament really has any impact on fans' engagement. Do people actually love an underdog, or would they prefer to watch the same old powerhouses? Is "madness" really what viewers want?

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