Fear of a 96 team bracket?

[Lehigh Football Nation]

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com/2010/04/fear-of-96-team-bracket.html

I don't think a 96 team bracket is the end of the world. I think it helps the PL champion (and the small school champions) more than it hurts it. Also, note the FCS reference!

[PhoenixSupreme]

I just hate the fact that the NIT tournament would ultimately probably be eradicated, and it's a shame considering the NIT is older than the NCAA tourney

[phoenixphanatic21]

It would also make the regular season and conference tournaments almost meaningless. Elon I heard would've been one of the last teams in this year had they used a 96 team format and, as much as I love my school and my teams, I don't think we deserved a postseason bid. Next year, maybe. This year, not so much.

[NHwildEcat]

And in the case of UNH, who has never had a bid to the tourney, if they were to get in now it would almost take away from it because 1/3 rd of the schools would make the tournament under the new format.

[blukeys]

Let's just add another weekend and then everyone can be in the tournament. Let's give trophies to every member of every team so that they all can feel special.

[onbison09]

It would also make the regular season and conference tournaments almost meaningless. Elon I heard would've been one of the last teams in this year had they used a 96 team format and, as much as I love my school and my teams, I don't think we deserved a postseason bid. Next year, maybe. This year, not so much.

Almost? xtwocentsx

[JMUNJ08]

When 13 Big East teams would get in (other 3 below .500 so not eligible for postseason) then your postseason is too big.

[AppAlum96]

I hate it. Leave it to the NCAA to ruin what many consider the best event in all of (American) sports.