syracuse - Gonzaga exposed? I think every single argument you made works in FAVOR of including Gonzaga every year (besides the fact that they usually take their conference crown, which gives them an automatic bid anyway).
Though I do agree with your assertion that only the REAL teams should play - a sentiment I would say the committee shares as well, which would explain why, with a few exceptions, Syracuse has been a perennial bubble dweller. Of course, if enough real teams don't qualify, 'Cuse might get the nod.