The Ricky Cobb Show

NCAA Tournament Expanding to 76 Teams? It’s Not About Madness — It’s About Money

May 1, 2026·19 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Ricky Cobb cuts through the noise on the proposed NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams — and his take is as real as it gets. While the NCAA is selling this as more opportunity and more “madness,” Cobb makes the case that this move is really about one thing: money. Ricky breaks down how expanding the field could water down the tournament, impact the regular season, and ultimately shift the focus away from what made March Madness special in the first place. Is this about giving more teams a shot, or just increasing TV revenue and control? Chapters 00:00 - 76 Team Bracket? 06:29 - Shaq: Wemby BEST BIG MAN EVER 11:40 - NBA New Draft Lottery - NO TANKING 15:20 - Ozempic Breath!?? 17:29 - Greatest America 250 Gear? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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