EPISODE · Feb 19, 2021 · 34 MIN
A better way to select NCAA field? And ‘Laverne’s’ gift to Negro Leagues
from SportsBeat KC · host The Kansas City Star
On today’s SportsBeat KC, Jesse Newell discusses his idea for an alternative to the NCAA Tournament selection committee: Take it out of the conference room in favor of a point-system called “wins above bubble.”An advantage of the wins-above-bubble system: The result likely would look like the committee’s, but teams would know exactly where they stand before every game.After a break, you’ll hear an interview with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick. KC Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian talks with Kendrick about a gift the museum received from the late Penny Marshall, who played Laverne in the sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” and directed such movies as “A League of Their Own.”Story link:It’s time to get rid of the NCAA basketball selection committee. Here’s how to replace it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today’s SportsBeat KC, Jesse Newell discusses his idea for an alternative to the NCAA Tournament selection committee: Take it out of the conference room in favor of a point-system called “wins above bubble.” An advantage of the wins-above-bubble system: The result likely would look like the committee’s, but teams would know exactly where they stand before every game. After a break, you’ll hear an interview with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick. KC Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian talks with Kendrick about a gift the museum received from the late Penny Marshall, who played Laverne in the sitcom “Laverne & Shirley” and directed such movies as “A League of Their Own.” Story link: It’s time to get rid of the NCAA basketball selection committee. Here’s how to replace it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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