Several programs that missed the NCAA tournament are declining NIT invitations, sparking concerns in college basketball. Discussions include expanding March Madness for revenue but caution against sacrificing NIT's relevance. The debate extends to potential impacts on the popularity of college football and basketball.
Could greed and dollar-chasing ruin playoff events in college sports, specifically football and basketball? @slmandel weighs in. College football could go to a 14-team model and be okay. But college basketball is another thing entirely ⤵️ https://t.co/EQHGhcHTnU https://t.co/ZFROcpqgGx
2:45: Mandel’s Mailbag: Amid March Madness, CFP expansion chatter, could popularity of those sports decline? https://t.co/ERXFKxigyW
Could the greed of a handful of schools and/or conferences hurt the overall popularity of college football? The NCAA Tournament provides a great case study. @slmandel on the differences between March Madness and the College Football Playoff ⤵️ https://t.co/EQHGhcHTnU
On the eve of March Madness, this week's Mailbag asks: Is the greed of a handful of schools going to ruin both the CFP and NCAA tourney? Also: What happens if FSU and Clemson win their lawsuits? Will teams opt out of bowls like they do the NIT? More. https://t.co/SUtao1jwLT
Mandel: Amid March Madness, CFP expansion chatter, could the popularity of those sports decline? ⤵️ https://t.co/Ga6svkjMro
March Madness is booming in popularity—but its little brother, the NIT, is struggling to stay relevant. Several NCAA Tournament snubs declined invitations, and expansion of the Big Dance could cannibalize the 86-year-old NIT even more, writes @_DavidRumsey.
There is talk that the higher ups are considering expanding the March Madness field — in the name of increased revenue, presumably. But all money is not good money, writes @JimTrotter_NFL. Why NCAA officials should leave the tournament alone ⤵️ https://t.co/jC5g7igypR
At least 7 programs who missed the NCAA tournament are now REJECTING the NIT - drawing the ire of some in college hoops. “There's plenty of time for the portal…there’s not plenty of time for guys to continue to play that may never get to play again. And that is absolutely… https://t.co/wmMtsboMcA