By DU_53 - 5/5/2022
Hammy is spot on. Kyle Whelliston from mid majority fame always hated the bracket buster concept, because as hammy lays out, it was more of a "play out" than a play in game. It was also difficult on travel budgets when ESPN would announce those so close to the date the games were being played, iirc about a month or so out. Think when Drake played at Cal State Northridge/CSUN for a one-off game. Sure it filled a noncon slot for a return game in 10-11, but that travel cost was tough on a programs when it wasnt UWM or Butler playing Drake. Travel cost concerns would in part be alleviated if the matchups were announced in before the season started, but then you might not get the marquee matchups this is intends to provide.
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