Road to the Final Four

ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR Wichita State Shockers In 2013, the Wichita State Shockers embarked on a historic and unlikely journey through the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. This trip sent the team-and their fans-on a long road trip that spanned several states, and thousands of miles. Coast to Coast The cities visited by the Wichita State Shockers, and their distances from Wichita, Kansas. Salt Lake City, UT Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA Rounds 1 and 2 The Sweet 16 The Final Four 1,027 MILES 1,378 MILES 958 MILES Total Miles Traueled on Cho Road Round Trips 4854 Vehicles by the Gallon Booking flights for games in the tournament is nearly impossible due to the unpredictable nature of the games, making driving the most popular ! travel method. We take a closer look at the most-used vehicles on the road. Gas Used/MPG Total Cost ($3.49/Gallon) Could Also Buy You: $3,078 Courtside Tickets Avg. Charter Bus 882 Gallons /5.5MPG 1. 55-Inch LED TV $1,057 Avg. Passenger Van 303 Gallons / 16MPG 1. Authentic Jerseys i $704 24 24 24 24 Avg. SUV 202 Gallons / 24MPG 24 24 24 24 24 1. 46 Basketballs $513 Avg. Sedan 147 Gallons / 33MPG Trouble on the Road 2,271 People arrested in Michigan for drunk driving from St.Patrick's Day to the end of the tournament in 2013. The increase in fatal crashes for fans of the 133% winning team when a game is close. 67 With 67 games on the schedule, there will be extra traffic on the roads from bars and viewing parties this March. Managing the Madness While the games themselves may be unpredictable, there are a few things you can do during this year's tournament to manage the madness and stay safe on the road. TAXI Having a designated driver can be the difference between a safe trip home and a DUI. I The average cost of a DUI is I $10,000. The average cost of a cab ride home is $11-$18. The lesson? Call a cab. Take 45 minutes to cool off before driving, especially after watching a close and exciting game. Sources: http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/ncaa-tournament/history http://www.livescience.com/13242-testosterone-aggression-sports-traffic-fatalities-110315.html http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/ http://wkzo.com/news/articles/2014/mar/14/drunk-driving-patrol http://www.fansedge.com/COLLEGE_Jerseys http://www.wsjm.com/MSP-Urge-Responsibility-During-St-Patty-s-Day-Cele/18588968 http://money.msn.com/auto-insurance/dui-the-10000-dollar-ride-home.aspx https://www.sc.edu/news/newsarticle.php?nid%=1704 I DRIVE SAFELY