Sophomore jinx
The sophomore jinx, in sports, refers to the tendency for a player to follow a good season in his rookie year with a disappointing season. While some superstitious players may believe there is a curse or hex on second-year players, the usual causes for it are injury and/or other teams learning how to adjust to the player's style of play.
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Many excellent players have been exceptions to the sophomore jinx, as have some current stars, notably baseball's Albert Pujols. Many players adjust after a season or two and go on to lead productive careers. However, in some extreme cases, the player fails to adjust and quickly disappears into obscurity.
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