The truth about star rankings & the Super Bowl (and how to talk to your kids about them)

Your annual post-Super Bowl reminder: those guys on the field are genetic and physical freaks. Andy and Ari react to the Tom Brady Buccaneers' Super Bowl win over Kansas City. The two take time to zero in on each teams' roster composition, and how players' star rankings factored into the outcome (6:30). There are few discussions with your child more important than that of star rankings, ambitions and odds. Andy recalls his conversation with his kids about pursuing their dreams, but to remember the probability of success and that fallback plans are a must (11:30). Which type of team is more likely to succeed: one loaded with physical freaks with little football sense, or a squad with average athleticism and incredible football knowledge (16:45)? In talking about talent, what made Iowa State's season all the more incredible was accomplishing what they did with few highly-ranked players (30:00). Also, which future, and young, former college coaches gone pro are going to succeed because of their ability to get the most out of their team's talent?

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