Marching With Marcus

Overview: "Marching with Marcus" is supplementary article that extends topics first explored in “Marketing Madness” for a more robust and informative editorial package. “Marching with Marcus” offers an exclusive glimpse into Marcus Foster’s experience of March Madness. Through his firsthand account, Foster discusses the anticipation of the historic Virginia game; the emotions following the upset; what it’s like to suddenly be thrust in the national spotlight; and the team's aspirations for the offseason. It’s a compelling narrative that offers an insider's perspective on the highs and lows of college basketball's most exhilarating tournament.

APPROACH: I conducted a personal one-on-one interview with Foster to inform the non-fiction written narrative and editorial spread. It features his personal reflections of the NCAA tournament experience in his own words, and paints a vivid picture through a student athlete’s eyes of the intensity, excitement, and challenges.