Yeah it’s about the $$$$, Tournament games & Playoff games get more $$$!!
Yes getting the larger state schools like Ohio State, get more viewers than smaller schools. The main exception is of course is Notre Dame that has their Catholic following and of course winning going back to Knute Rockne etc.
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NCAA Prez Charlie Baker says decision of 🏀 tournies to 76 by mid August.
-- Stech
Jun 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM ET
Stech
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06/24/25 10:13 PM ET
Do these guys ever listen to the fans? I have yet to see anyone
-- HouClone
Jun 26, 2025 at 02:44 AM ET
HouClone
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06/26/25 02:44 AM ET
Like making a Nascar race 200 laps longer...just watch the last 50**
-- VT757to276
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:28 AM ET
VT757to276
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06/25/25 08:28 AM ET
except in this case, the first 50!
-- BUGGZY
Jun 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM ET
BUGGZY
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06/25/25 12:25 PM ET
I'm starting to think it's more of a move to
-- Big12 guy
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:38 AM ET
Big12 guy
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06/25/25 08:38 AM ET
Does the perception that the Gs can't win a natty in football apply to
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:50 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/25/25 08:50 AM ET
Why wouldn't it? Everyone thinks it's all about money, and the P2
-- Big12 guy
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:56 AM ET
Big12 guy
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06/25/25 08:56 AM ET
If it is all about money and the P2s have a monopoly on things, then Texas
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 25, 2025 at 09:03 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/25/25 09:03 AM ET
Those are good points. it takes a LOT more money, time,
-- Big12 guy
Jun 25, 2025 at 09:15 AM ET
Big12 guy
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06/25/25 09:15 AM ET
The NFL's 53-man active roster (46-man game day roster) and 10 player
-- VTHokie2000
Jun 25, 2025 at 09:24 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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06/25/25 09:24 AM ET
Yeah it’s about the $$$$, Tournament games & Playoff games get more $$$!!
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-- Stech
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:48 AM ET
Stech
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06/25/25 08:48 AM ET
Guess they want every P2 school to participate.**
-- EDGEMAN
Jun 25, 2025 at 06:24 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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06/25/25 06:24 AM ET
IMHO, they will start paying the Sweet 16 money mainly to the participants,
-- Stech
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:24 AM ET
Stech
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06/25/25 08:24 AM ET
Charlie Baker appears to be......
-- 2hhoop3
Jun 25, 2025 at 06:28 AM ET
2hhoop3
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06/25/25 06:28 AM ET
In the Spring SEC voted Sankey could leave th NCAA, Baker has less leverage
-- Stech
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:15 AM ET
Stech
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06/25/25 08:15 AM ET
True, he’s in a really tough negotiating spot, supposed to represent 300+,
-- Stech
Jun 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM ET
Stech
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06/25/25 11:08 AM ET
I’ll believe the others will stand up when I see it, in the meantime it’s
-- Stech
Jun 25, 2025 at 01:08 PM ET
Stech
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06/25/25 01:08 PM ET
Well, wouldn't that require Baker, the NCAA to grow "a set.?"
-- saret
Jun 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM ET
saret
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06/25/25 11:39 AM ET
Nothing wrong with that if they have to play their way in. Unlike
-- Big12 guy
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:41 AM ET
Big12 guy
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06/25/25 08:41 AM ET
It sure would be good for a blue blood basketball program like Kansas.**
-- Stech
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:50 AM ET
Stech
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06/25/25 08:50 AM ET
It would be good for any school that made the sweet 16. **
-- Big12 guy
Jun 25, 2025 at 08:59 AM ET
Big12 guy
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06/25/25 08:59 AM ET
True, but th Blue Bloods get the best players, because they are more likely
-- Stech
Jun 25, 2025 at 09:07 AM ET
Stech
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06/25/25 09:07 AM ET