Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_59 (league VARCHAR, playoffs VARCHAR, the_year VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which league did not qualify for the Playoffs, and had a Year larger than 2008?
### Answer:
SELECT league FROM table_name_59 WHERE playoffs = "did not qualify" AND the_year > 2008