Sounds like they want a mid-week start date to get more quality kickoff-the-season games that will get TV coverage, and to insert a mandatory 4-5 day off-period. I like getting better match-ups to kick off the season in mid-week. I'm not sure you need a mandatory off period. Most programs take off 5-6 days somewhere in December for finals or Christmas. Thoughts?
http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-considering-interesting-changes-to-the-schedule-of-college-basketballs-season/
http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-considering-interesting-changes-to-the-schedule-of-college-basketballs-season/