The Road to Indianapolis- A bit too long!

Officially, the 2015 March Madness tournament begins today featuring the Hampton Pirates vs. the Manhattan Jaspers. The first of 4 "first round matchups" that have been also coined the "play-in games". While you would hear no argument from me if you said March Madness was the greatest event in modern sports, I can't help but argue that the NCAA is walking a thin rope in expanding the tournament to 68 teams. Let me explain:

1. First and foremost I got to just say it, its extremely confusing to the casual fan (who this event prides itself on attracting). By default then calling the round of 64 the "second round match ups", is ridiculous seeing that 60 of those 64 teams have yet to step on the court. 

2. In expanding the field to 68, its not like your are adding spots for the top 4 teams. With the 36 at large bids, you are ensuring a spot for basically the 33rd-36th best teams (ignoring conference winners). Last time I checked, if your the 33rd best at anything, someone better be in your ear telling you to try something else because lets face it, you just don't stack up. Aside from the $$$ aspect, why its so hard for someone to not hand out 33rd place trophies is beyond me. Frankly, it takes away from those that put up the resume to deserve it. 

3. Thirdly and perhaps most importantly - Lets be honest,  NOBODY cares about these games! Nothing much else to say there. 

I beg the NCAA to scale back this to the usual 64 teams and make the tough decisions come selection Sunday. Again, I will admit, I get the $$ side of it rules all, but at the risk of turning the regular season into some watered down prequel to a free for all 128 team bracket - Enough already! 64 teams was already plenty. If a 14 loss team that was good in the early 90's has any beef with that, hit the weights and come back next year.