DURHAM, NC — Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) placed a friendly wager with Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) on the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game tonight between the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Duke University. Rep. Pocan wagered a selection of Wisconsin cheese and beer while Rep. Butterfield wagered eastern North Carolina barbecue, slaw, and iced tea.
“I’m looking forward to savoring Rep. Butterfield’s delicious barbecue after the Badgers beat the Duke Blue Devils tonight,” said Rep. Mark Pocan. “The Badgers have proven they are a strong team that can compete with any team in the country. After a long season, I know Coach Bo Ryan and his team are ready to bring the championship trophy home to Madison. Go Bucky!”
“I don’t have to remind my good friend, Representative Pocan, that Duke basketball is led by the incomparable Coach K., the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history,” said Rep. G. K. Butterfield. “And I hope he remembers that the Blue Devils bested Wisconsin in their own house by 10 points in December. I’m confident on a neutral court Duke will win by a much larger margin. Duke fans in North Carolina and throughout the world are excited and ready to bring home a 5th national championship tonight!”