Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark WILL DESTROY March Madness With Tournament EXPANSION, Don't Do It!

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Brett Yormark's proposal to expand the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament to 76 teams is a bad idea for several reasons, primarily diluting the tournament's prestige and creating logistical nightmares.

• Dilution of Quality:
  • Expanding the field would inevitably include less deserving teams, weakening the overall quality of the tournament.
  • This would diminish the excitement and intensity that makes March Madness so captivating.
• Logistical Challenges:
  • Adding more teams would create significant logistical hurdles, including scheduling conflicts, venue availability, and travel arrangements.
  • This would add to the already long tournament.
• Reduced Significance of Regular Season:
  • The regular season's importance would be diminished. If more teams get in, the regular season becomes less important.
• Increased Game Load:
  • Expanding the tournament would mean more games, putting a strain on players' physical and mental well-being.
• Impact on Smaller Conferences:
  • While it might seem to benefit smaller conferences, it could actually hurt them. The "Cinderella" stories become less special if more smaller teams are involved.
• Over Saturation:
  • The tournament is already a long event. Adding more games would lead to over saturation.

In essence, while the proposal might generate short-term revenue, it would ultimately undermine the integrity and excitement of the NCAA Tournament.

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