I think their mediocrity has its perks. Titan Ultra may find itself at No. 1 or No. 2.

Compare this series to the previous six games; it's almost a complete 180-degree reversal.

I asked ChatGPT if it could use the stats to assess each player's gameplay. Here's what it came up with.

U.S. NCAA STATS | NORMAN BLACK

It's bad enough that players from opposing teams have to go all out so they won't be labeled as soft or lax, but if physicality is something that can't be avoided, then there is an even greater need to eliminate the other potential threats.