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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

Is Rest Really Best? The College Football Playoff's Rusty Dilemma

The College Football Playoff is facing a puzzling trend. Teams that get a first-round bye, a supposed reward, are losing more often than not. Over two seasons, seven out of eight top-four teams have stumbled in the quarterfinals. This has sparked a debate: is resting too long hurting these teams, or

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May 21 2025SPORTS

Playoff Shake-Up: Why Detroit Lions' Plan Failed

The NFL's playoff format might seem set in stone, but there was a recent push to change it. The Detroit Lions had an idea to shake things up. They wanted to seed playoff teams based on their overall records, rather than their division standings. This would mean the best teams, regardless of their di

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

The College Football Playoff Just Got Bigger and Better

Get ready, college football fans! The College Football Playoff (CFP) has expanded to include 12 teams, adding new energy and excitement to the postseason. This new format will see both top-tier teams and well-respected veterans battle it out on the gridiron. Kicking off during the chilly holiday sea

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Aug 28 2024SPORTS

Petty's Plea: A Call for Fairness in NASCAR's Playoff System?

The playoff format in NASCAR has been a hot topic of conversation, and the legendary driver, Richard Petty, has expressed his disapproval of the current format. Petty's comments have ignited a debate about whether NASCAR should alter the format or stick to the status quo. The format, popularly know

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