Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

March Madness has undergone a makeover, from expansion from 65 to 68 teams, to staggered start times for all the games, to a new TV partnership between CBS and Turner Sports.

Some of the tweaks to the format will improve college basketball’s showcase event. Others will likely inspire fans to flip the channel or hit the mute button on their remotes. Here’s a look at some of the major changes and what their impact will be…

GOOD: Unlike previous years when viewers had to hunch over their laptops to watch opening-weekend games not airing in their markets, every game will air in its entirety this season on one of four channels: CBS, TNT, TBS and Tru-TV. Furthermore, start times staggered by 30 minutes apiece will help to ensure that savvy viewers don’t have to miss a single thrilling finish.

WRITTEN BY Jeff Eisenberg & FOR HIS FULL LIST HERE