After the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff ended with blowout games, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Tim Hasselbeck discussed the issue of competitiveness, highlighting the average margin of victory of 19.3 points in the first round. The debate centered around whether Indiana and SMU deserved their bids, despite blowout results being common in both the CFP and NFL playoffs. The statistics revealed that close games are as likely as blowouts, with the championship round having the largest average margin of victory in both leagues.
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Big-time buzz already building for this ACC women’s basketball rookie
Courtney Banghart, head coach of North Carolina women's basketball, is enthusiastic about 6-foot-1 guard Nyla Brooks, a McDonald's All-American and the top recruit in her class, who is expected to significantly impact the team following the loss of key players. Brooks, a standout from Bishop Ireton High School, averaged 18.3 points and led her team to a state championship, showcasing her potential to elevate the Tar Heels' program. Want More Context? 🔎
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