middle-of-the-pack

This season, they're further behind—the Yankees are a middle-of-the-pack 18th in defensive efficiency to this point, converting 71% of balls in play into outs.

Fumble, Bumble, Bobble Daniel Barbarisi 2011

And it definitely shouldn't get humbled by a middle-of-the-pack, Western Conference opponent playing almost 3,000 miles -- and three times zones -- from home.

On Hockey: No excuses for uninspired play from Capitals' stars Tarik El-Bashir 2011

Even better, "Matty Ice" has a new go-to weapon in the sure-handed Gonzalez — who should have tremendous impact near the goal line, as the Falcons try to improve on a middle-of-the-pack, 55.4% red-zone TD rate.

'More consistent, more urgent' Falcons out to defy own history 2009

There are enough question marks it's reasonable to assume the Bears will be no better than a middle-of-the-pack squad a year from now.

Pac-10 Conference 2010

When the Bruins were picked as a middle-of-the-pack Atlantic Sun Conference team in preseason polls, coach Rick Byrd challenged his players to prove voters wrong.

Atlantic Sun Conference 2010

Michigan pays a maximum $362 per week, which is middle-of-the-pack among states.

Michigan governor cuts jobless benefits for 2012 2011

That will likely leave Syracuse in the same position in 2010-11 that it started off in 2009-10 -- expected to be a middle-of-the-pack team.

Big East Conference 2010

There are enough question marks it's reasonable to assume the Bears will be no better than a middle-of-the-pack squad a year from now.

California - Team Notes 2010

That will likely leave Syracuse in the same position in 2010-11 that it started off in 2009-10 -- expected to be a middle-of-the-pack team.

Syracuse - Team Notes 2010

"Country Classics" is, for now at least, available only at Cracker Barrel restaurants through its powerhouse Cracker Barrel Music program, which has previously reinvigorated the careers of middle-of-the-pack country acts such as Montgomery Gentry and Mandy Barnett.

Album review: "The Grascals & Friends: Country Classics With a Bluegrass Spin" Allison Stewart 2011