Take the LSM Challenge

Join us for our 34th year. It's a bracket contest that has stood the test of time!

Just follow the instructions to the right and stay tuned to our contest at CBS Sports for a game by game leaderboard.

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2012 SCORING SYSTEM

First Round (Thursday-Friday, 03.17-18):
1 point PLUS seed*

Second Round:
2 points PLUS seed*

Third Round:
4 points PLUS seed*

Fourth Round:
8 points PLUS seed*

Semifinals:
10 points PLUS seed*

Finals:
12 points PLUS seed*

*PLUS seed - The seed of the winning team is added to the correct pick total. Example - If the 12th seed wins and your weight is 1, then 13 points would be credited for the Win.

Having a problem submitting your bracket? Email us

HOW TO WIN

Step 1

Go to http://lsminvitational.mayhem.cbssports.com/e

If you don't already have a cbssports login, you will be prompted to create one. This is how we know who you are.

The contest password is "LSM"

Step 2

Follow the instructions and make your picks!

Note: You'll have access to make any changes until 12noon on Thursday and a copy of your picks plus other contest entries will always be viewable on this site. Play-in games are NOT included in the point system.

Step 3

Send your payment of $5/entry by mail or via paypal. A $0.50 surcharge is added to all Paypal entries. PLEASE INDICATE in Paypal or if sending a check, the name of the entry the payment:
Makes Checks to: Thomas Frank, 2286 Sagamore Drive, State College, PA 16803

Step 4

Spread the word... Copy and paste our unique invite URL to your Facebook wall, Twitter feed, IM or any other method you use to stay connected.

Copy and paste this URL:
http://lsminvitational.mayhem.cbssports.com/e

Remember to include your group's password:
lsm