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

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