There's a guy at my golf club (you know who you are) who, every spring and summer, asks the same question whenever we see one another. It's more of a plea, actually, rooted in a sad blend of loyalty, perseverance and long-term futility.
"Joe, is this the year?"
I've gotten the same question -- direct or indirect -- from countless Northwestern alumni, mostly communications and media folks, for almost two decades. Some you've heard of (Brent Musburger, Mike Greenberg, Michael Wilbon, Rich Eisen, Dave Revsine); some you've not (Tom Sternal, Henry Bushnell).