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_17968282_1 (points VARCHAR, team VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the total number of points for newell's old boys
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(points) FROM table_17968282_1 WHERE team = "Newell's Old Boys"