He said the change came because of the playoff defeat to Pittsburgh in the second round last spring.

But it was no more significant than any other such statement after a playoff defeat.

Following the team's playoff defeat in June 2003, he died in a one car accident.

It was Boston's worst playoff defeat in franchise history to that date.

It was the third consecutive playoff defeat for the Ravens.

Despite 1980's playoff defeat, the Browns were widely expected to be even better the following year.

Although downtrodden by 1986's playoff defeat, Cleveland continued to win the following season.

Despite the disappointment of the playoff defeat, Tacoma nevertheless enjoyed a strong year.

The Bulls also set a record for the worst playoff defeat in franchise history.

He followed that up with a 53-29 campaign, though the season ended in a first-round playoff defeat.