Recent comments by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on expanding the NCAA Tournament beyond 68 teams have sparked widespread criticism among sports commentators and fans alike, with the tournament enjoying a 100% approval rating among fans. Critics argue that Sankey's proposal, aimed at including more teams in the tournament, risks damaging the integrity of what is considered a beloved event in college sports. Sankey's comments have been described as potentially destructive to college athletics, with some suggesting he should be tarred & feathered for trying to ruin the one perfect thing in sports. The backlash underscores the deep affection and protective sentiment many hold for the tradition and competitive spirit of March Madness.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has been leading the charge over the last two years to expand the NCAA Tournament beyond 68 teams. @slmandel isn't fully against the idea, but he has a small caveat. More ⤵️ https://t.co/ELllytt8L4 https://t.co/0L1nTcRF9b
Greg Sankey should be tarred & feathered by college basketball fans for trying to ruin the one perfect thing in sports. The NCAA Tournament doesn’t need more mediocre high majors. https://t.co/ICoKHaojnQ
NCAA men’s basketball: Greg Sankey should stick to ruining college football https://t.co/fq6HEtlQGO via @NunesMagician
Greg Sankey’s comments should send a shudder down the spine of anyone college basketball fan who loves March Madness. https://t.co/CYMjtOpOlk
Hard to overemphasize how moronic Greg Sankey has been about the NCAA Tournament, the only event with a 100% approval rating among fans. Basically: “Hey everyone loves this thing, let’s screw around with it because the 50th best team in the country isn’t getting Tourney units!” https://t.co/vqFuwLcP86
Greg Sankey is letting the mask slip off a little more. His quote from @PeteThamel’s well done story today on the future of the NCAA Tournament, tells you exactly what he wants to do with the tournament. He will destroy college athletics if they let him. https://t.co/BmiNRQ4UxO https://t.co/xpDSe0G8Eq