This is the time of the year when life starts to pick up. You realize “Oh, I haven’t been paying attention in class" or "There is a midterm on Monday” or “Applications for my post-grad big girl job are due when?”

But that also means that March Madness time is finally here and off to a great start. People are glued to the TV screens, checking their brackets, and screaming to others about how their upset team did indeed win (#OnWisconsin). Not everyone has this so-called “Madness”, but here are some of the ways to help tell if you are indeed obsessed with this year’s NCAA Men's basketball tournament.

1. You have yet to watch a regular season game. There’s a huge difference between those who have followed their team or several teams throughout the season and those who just pay attention to the post season tournament. You are a strictly a tournament fan, and you might be a little obsessed.

2. You have more than one bracket. This is for the people who will stop at nothing to claim a winning bracket and take home the prize.

3. You pick against your favorite team to win. There’s a difference whether you believe in your team or strictly shooting for the gold. You won’t let emotion get in the way and become smart about who you pick.

4. Constantly checking for updates. You know when every team is going to play, who they are playing, etc. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it’s good to have friends who also care just as much as you do.

As we head into the Sweet Sixteen, keep your eyes peeled for those who might be a little obsessed with the tournament. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if you’re a team believer, you have my full support. Go Badgers!