Future of Division III

[Jake Feldman]

There have been attempts to create a "Division IV" in the past to accomplish what you propose (in terms of creating a more competitive division for schools which are less competetive currently) that failed so badly they quit trying.  In order for any proposal to pass a majority of schools, not conferences, would have to approve it.

The chances of the NCAA being able to find funding for another division with the dramatically increased number of playoff teams proposed is effectively zero.  There is no "revenue pot" coming from "deep tournament runs in football and basketball" in Division III. 

Interesting anecdote about the proposed split. It's either split to increase competitive balance, or expand the postseasons in sports like volleyball and basketball to give more schools a shot.