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The episode discusses the uncertain future of the NCAA with Galen Clavio, covering topics like tournament expansion and NIL.

In this episode of Xs and Joes , Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth welcome Galen Clavio for a wide-ranging discussion about the NCAA's uncertain future. From tournament expansion to NIL, governance, and amateurism, the conversation explores some of the biggest questions facing college athletics—and why there may not be easy answers. Catching Up on the Summer Before diving into the main topic, the guys touch on a few offseason storylines. Updates on IU football and basketball as summer rolls along What to watch for in the coming weeks A few thoughts on where the Back Home Network is headed this fall Is the NCAA Still Built for Today's Game? The heart of the episode centers on a simple but fascinating question: what exactly is the NCAA supposed to be in 2026? Why the organization's original mission looks very different today A look back at how college athletics arrived at this moment Whether the NCAA can still govern the modern landscape An entertaining historical comparison you probably won't see coming Tournament Expansion and the Bigger Picture The recent talk of expanding the NCAA Tournament sparks one of the episode's most interesting conversations. Is expansion solving the right…

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