What Could Knock Baylor or Kansas off the Top Line?4:34 Last Four Byes, Focusing on Wichita State6:32 Last Four In, Focusing on Virginia8:10 First Four Out, Focusing on Memphis and Cincinnati9:39 The Unique Case of Minnesota11:20 Next Four Out, Focusing on Alabama12:55 David Worlock, NCAA Director of Media Coordination and Statistics, Joins the Show14:17 The Importance of Geography to the Selection Process16:02 The Potential Big Ten Headache18:04 What Distinguishes the Bubble Teams That Get In from Those That Don't?20:39 Early Returns on the NET's Effectiveness22:57 At-Large Access for Mid-Majors26:27 When Does the Field of 68 Start to Come Into Focus?28:30 What's It Like in the Selection Committee Room?31:45 The Issues with Conference Championship Games on Selection Sunday34:37 David's Favorite Stories During His Time with the Selection CommitteeFollow Brian on Twitter: @GBrianBennettFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerOur listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/bracketmadness. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.