1.   And both are performing below preseason expectations.

2.   Boseman and Rhodes have not exactly been awful, but neither has come close to their preseason expectations.

3.   Both teams have been booed loudly at home this season while performing below preseason expectations.

4.   But his season turned turbulent when he had a run-in with one of his teammates, and the Pirates failed to live up to preseason expectations.

5.   But, team officials said, it is important to remember the Galaxy has exceeded all preseason expectations.

6.   For every impressive play, however, USC had some others that continue to defy preseason expectations.

7.   Once upon a time, a maroon-clad football team awash in preseason expectations opted to play its first game on the road against a renowned gunslinger.

8.   Only the Rockets, because of injuries to Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, are not living up to preseason expectations.

9.   On Saturday, the team realized its considerable preseason expectations and more.

10.   So good luck Arizona, the purveyors of preseason expectations have spoken.