I've thought about this a lot over the years. I've placed blame on various parties including but not limited to Groce, the Chief retirement, that one Cincy AD can't recall his name and Beckman while at it, etc.
But what I've realized is the drought won't last forever, it can't and it won't. So one of these years it'll be broken.
In finale, this is the year it gets broken. I feel really strongly about it. I don't bet sports so not putting money where my mouth is but starting in 2024 we're back to the second weekend.