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Message: [QUOTE="FfldCntyFan, post: 5088973, member: 71"] I'm still of the opinion that the P-2 will not break away from the NCAA in large part because of the above quoted comment by UCsports. They will make future moves to ensure that they will receive the bulk of the bids to the CFP and NCAA tournament and will attempt to monopolize premium television spots throughout the respective seasons, but they receive quite a bit of cover from the existence of the NCAA and the illusion that all member schools are part of this. Additionally, the basketball tournament, especially the earlier rounds draw eyeballs (creating media value) from the idea of David facing off against Goliath and being anywhere from somewhat competitive to a surprise winner. They won't take those matchups away, even if they do stack the deck to ensure many of their schools the opportunity to advance to the second and third weekends. They can get what they want without leaving the NCAA. It would also make it easier for them to further minimize the other conferences. [/QUOTE]