Rundown
1:49 What Could Knock Baylor or Kansas off the Top Line?
4:34 Last Four Byes, Focusing on Wichita State
6:32 Last Four In, Focusing on Virginia
8:10 First Four Out, Focusing on Memphis and Cincinnati
9:39 The Unique Case of Minnesota
11:20 Next Four Out, Focusing on Alabama
12:55 David Worlock, NCAA Director of Media Coordination and Statistics, Joins the Show
14:17 The Importance of Geography to the Selection Process
16:02 The Potential Big Ten Headache
18:04 What Distinguishes the Bubble Teams That Get In from Those That Don't?
20:39 Early Returns on the NET's Effectiveness
22:57 At-Large Access for Mid-Majors
26:27 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 Sunday
34:37 David's Favorite Stories During His Time with the Selection Committee

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