this has been the working plan since at least 2019

initially the thought was to have fewer teams, but they probably figured that they would need to get the necessary support from having more teams and schools.

It seems like a positive now given where the game is at because teams and schools have worked towards making this seem like a positive; the NCAA has basically done everything wrong and keeps doubling down on stupid plays. Some might think that they're purposefully tanking.

"We practice selective annihilation of mayors and government officials for example, to create a vacuum. And then we fill that vacuum. As popular war advances, peace is closer."