The Carolina Hurricanes are facing a tough series against the Florida Panthers in the NHL playoffs, with the Panthers leading 3-0. The Hurricanes' coach, Rod Brind'Amour, is trying to sell hope to his team, but some experts believe they need to add more grit and heaviness to their lineup to compete. Meanwhile, the Big Ten Conference is facing financial issues, including a $7 billion TV deal that may not be as lucrative as expected, and the ACC is seen as a more stable and competitive conference.
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