They count, it is referring to a longest active streak. Buffalo has more years but only two teams in the "Big Four". Their seasons only go up two per year. It's definitely kind of a twisted way to put it. I just hope to see one more in any of the four sports.
Hutter was placed behind the 8 ball with over half the team leaving. He is recruiting tri-state kids, including a couple of Power 5 drop downs. Not sure how that is blowing smoke. I guess we will know more this time next year.