31.   But what has made the Falcons stand out is the losing seasons.

32.   But when former Valdosta State coach Hal Mumme was hired to replace Curry, who was fired after three straight losing seasons, Couch changed his mind.

33.   But with the Orioles struggling and on their way to their third consecutive losing season, Angelos passed the buck in an interview with The Washington Post.

34.   But with the Cowboys stumbling toward a losing season and upheaval in the air, the new books offer perspective and understanding of another troubled era.

35.   By then, Krzyzewski had replaced Foster at Duke, launching his illustrious tenure there with two losing seasons.

36.   Coach Bob Sutton was fired in December after three straight losing seasons with Army, and Todd Berry took his place.

37.   Coaches move at the wave of a contract or are fired after a losing season.

38.   Cordova is a big reason why the Twins are finishing their sixth consecutive losing season for the first time in franchise history.

39.   Distractions happen in losing seasons.

40.   December used to mean the end to another losing season.