The Oilers, after a dismal start, have won nine straight games.

The Clinton administration's salesmanship of its Colombia plan got off to a dismal start.

Even with such a dismal start to the season, the Lions averaged 23,647 fans per game.

No wonder the Joplands had a successful wooing party, after such a dismal start!

The 2006-07 season got off to a dismal start, with only two league wins by November.

After getting off to a dismal 31-55 start, Washington won 30 of its last 46 games.

The Jets entered the game ranked 31st in the league against the run and, statistically, they may never recover from their dismal start.

Tampa Bay's dismal start continued, as they dropped to 0-4 on the season.

After a dismal 4-18 start, the Braves seemed to be on pace for a last place finish.