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A relic of the NCAA's exploitation of 9/11 by Melanzana
Post-9-11 the NCAA made a rule to severely limit travel in post-season play. Except for men's and women's basketball, most championships would place unseeded teams strictly based on geography. Any team closer than 500 miles would have to bus. Championship draws were much more balanced geographically before 9/11.
The NCAA framed this as way to protect players, keep them safe by limiting airline travel. It was a typical NCAA move and just a way to use 9/11 to save money by reducing flights. Shameless.