[NU Sports] NCAA Poised to Expand to Field of 96; NIT Slated for Extinction

[Tom Maycock]

96? Why????

I've always thought 64 was way too many to begin with. A good portion of the 64 teams already have essentially no chance whatsoever of winning the tournament, and no #1 team should have to waste time playing a #16 seed. 

So what's the point of expanding to 96?

OK, I know, the "point" is making money, but sheesh. 

Why not just cancel the whole season and just play the tournament?

Tom