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From Tim Hyland, your About Spectator Sports Editor
What could be better than a clutch three-point shot?

Well, a clutch four-point shot.

Right?

Right?

Well, I'm not so sure. In fact, I think the idea is ludicrous.

The NBA, however, apparently doesn't. You can read up on this potentially enormous change to the game of basketball right here, in this week's About.com college football newsletter.


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