text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1708050_3 (avg_start VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the total number when avg start is 2000
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(avg_start) FROM table_1708050_3 WHERE year = 2000