The idea was adopted 10 years ago to bridge the gap between first-year teams and seasoned teams.

As a first-year team in 2009, the Hurricanes not only won their Division but also went undefeated during the regular season.

The Hurricanes' 1-17 conference record is the worst mark of any first-year team in the Big East.

This season's Jets stormed to their worst record in their history, 30th in a 30-franchise league that included two first-year teams.

First, the Braves beat Colorado, 5-3, to finish 13-0 against the first-year team.

"Most first-year teams in any sport end up in last place."

With their 74th point, the Panthers set a record for points by a first-year team.

But first-year teams, given the overall top pick, have had mixed results.

I think in a lot of ways it's easier for a first-year team to play on the road.

In that 17-year span, no first-year team has been worse off the mark than the New York Mets of 1962.