re: Would the CWS gain in stature if it moved?

Maybe a travelling tour set up across the country to limit expenses. Maybe along the I-10 corridor from LA to Jacsonville. There is money to be made, just not tons. Does it justify coverage, they don't believe so... but I doubt it is something ESPN has thouroughly explored. Advertisers are where the cash is at and I am sure the spots for sale during a world's strongest man competiton (re-run!) is relatively cheap. Look, if ESPN can set up shop to cover some mid major basketball programs that won't do shite for ratings, it can cover a major college baseball game. UF/Fla State, Rice/Texas, LSU/Illinois, etc. were some good ones to cover this past season, not to mention key conference games. The excuses are as flimsy as their effort.