About this episode
On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers, and Joe Healy walk through part two of their "State of College Baseball," and specifically, deep dive into two main topics: potential changes to the NCAA Tournament and the possibility of moving the season back. 00:00 Introductions 00:59 The State of College Baseball Overview 02:18 NCAA Tournament Discussion 03:32 Debating Tournament Format Changes 10:31 Impact of Conference Dominance 24:12 The SEC's Role in Growing College Baseball 24:38 The Case for 32 Hosts 25:29 Impact of Hosting on Fan Engagement 27:21 Challenges with the Current Regional Format 28:48 Potential Benefits of a 32 Host Format 31:16 Objections to Extending the Season 32:13 Logistical Challenges and Solutions 39:49 Debating the Impact on Summer Ball 46:20 The Big Ten's Role and Potential 49:17 Conclusion and Next Steps Listen to Part 1: https://d1ba.se/socbp1 Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/L0ctjSxumEY The D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-Apple Spotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9Dq YouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-sub See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .