Expansion Explosion

In reply to expansion, more is better, you see. It's like 11 on an amp.

All the NCAA wants to do Brian, is have more kids get to experience the joys of the tournament. Really, that's it. Half, Half! the D-1 football teams get to play in bowl games enhancing the college sporting experience for the student athlete. Would you turn down a chance to visit Mobile or Detroit or Boise or Charlotte in December? Think of the enrichment these young lads get visiting these fine cities and learning about their culture and history. The bowl game itself is really secondary and a reward for the loyal fans of these programs.

But in basketball, only 65 of about 330 get to play in the tournament. Only 65! I think Bo Ryan said it best in pointing out the horrible (THE HORROR!) inequity in this. Sure, sure the conference tournaments are really an extension of the tournament itself but now 23 whole more teams will be able to continue their season after these conference tournaments. Isn't that wonderful? Think of the valuable life lessons and cultural enrichment these young men will now experience. You don't think Evan Turner appreciated his time in Milwaukee, learning of our fine brewing history or of our coupon-clipping ways? Now 23 teams of 12 or so young men will also get to experience this. It's really a shame that they're only expanding to 96. Think of all those kids that didn't earn their way to the tournament. How is that fair? Just because they didn't earn their way on the court doesn't mean they shouldn't be included in the field, should it? That seems pretty harsh. It's all about the children. Think of the children, God Dammit!