The team the year after "the team"

[JTG]

How often in sports is it the year after the team that was supposed to do it all, actually delivers? This was supposed to happen last year, but it's this unlikely bunch who actually is delivering. It could be our destiny, it will be our destiny.

[X-ceptional]

The phoenix rises from the ashes. Maryland in 03, E8 in 04. OSU in 07, E8 in 08. Wisky in 16... well, phoenix... Phoenix... keep playing.

[Masterofreality]

Well, TWICE for Xavier:

2004 after 2003-David West's last year

2017 after 2016- Jimmy The Face Farr's last year