# Rocco Miller + March Madness EXPANSION: A Cash Grab or More Access?

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Podcast: [SoCon Fast Break](https://stenobird.com/podcast/socon-fast-break-7564186)
Published: 2026-05-01T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://socon-fast-break.captivate.fm/episode/rocco-miller-march-madness-expansion-a-cash-grab-or-more-access
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The NCAA is on the precipice of expanding the tournament to 76 teams. Is this a win for "access," or a defeatist move that waters down the greatest event in sports?. Richmond and Darren are joined by bracketologist Rocco Miller (Bracketeer.org/Field of 68) to peel back the curtain on the business and basketball implications of the 76-team proposal. In This Episode: The 76-Team Math: Why automatic qualifiers and mid-majors might be the biggest losers in the new format. The Commissioner’s Statement: Breaking down Dr. Michael Cross’s controversial support for expansion. Financial Units: How the "slices of the pie" change when you add more games. The Transfer Portal Chaos: Why the current April 7th opening is "gutting" rosters and why we need a week of breathing room. Presented by Ingles Markets

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