21.   The question is why, after three relatively down years, is Leetch playing like a younger version of himself?

22.   The toy industry has not experienced a down year since John F. Kennedy was president, and this year should be no exception.

23.   There was a time when players like Raiders defensive end Pat Swilling could endure a down year and not worry about losing their jobs.

24.   This was supposedly a down year for the SEC, and yet it came preposterously close to having three of the Final Four teams.

25.   This year, for example, there are seven players who have already signed letters of intent, and it is considered a down year.

26.   This was supposed to be a down year for the Big Ten, but the conference still placed six teams in the tournament, the most of any league.

27.   Even in a down year, North Carolina still found a way to make the final eight.

28.   He is also coming off a down year.

29.   The Buckeyes are having a down year.