Lately wayyy overused phrases in sports

[Doggiedog]

"First of all, I would like to thank God"

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: iamme
my pet peeve is when analysts/players make phrases plural. ex:

"we know we can compete with the Bostons, New Yorks, etc"

That bugs me out too.

 

[blakeatwork]

Originally posted by: czech09
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A real American would say it's not used enough... 😛

 

[oddyager]

[injury occurs on the field]

Analyst: "That puts everything into perspective."

 

[MrMaster]

Originally posted by: oboeguy

Originally posted by: iamme
my pet peeve is when analysts/players make phrases plural. ex:

"we know we can compete with the Bostons, New Yorks, etc"

That bugs me out too.

It actually makes sense when you consider they are using Boston and New York as similies/metaphors. The bostons would mean the cities the size of boston and the New Yorks would be the cities that are super huge.


Most football announcers just plain suck. I don't mind the ESPN guys. As for the best I think Aikman, michaels, Buck, and when collinsworth was doing it.

If anyone ever watched that horrible movie called Bedazzled. Brendan Fraser as the basketball player was the funniest with all the key lingo.

Someone should do a post complaining about over-used business terms. That is all "the apprentice" has become. "Step up to the plate" "my plate is full" "think outside the box"(worst ever)

Back to sports...


"Our defense looks much improved" Every freaking coach says this even after a super crappy performance as long as they have one good series.


duke sucks!

 

[HomerJS]

Originally posted by: Toasthead

Originally posted by: anxi80
i think sports players are the absolute worst in talking in the third-person perspective. i didnt notice it until a comedian pointed it out on a cd. he made an example of ricky henderson and damned if it wasnt spot-on.

Well Rickey Henderson was NOTORIOUS for referring to himself in the third person. I dont think it is the norm.

We are not amused😉

 

[HomerJS]

I live near Philly so Eagles fans will understand this...

After every loss...

"I need to do a better job of putting my players in a better position to win"

 

[bcterps]

He has tremendous upside.

 

[Juice Box]

"He Gone!"

I hate that sh!t

 

[BrokenVisage]

Originally posted by: HomerJS
I live near Philly so Eagles fans will understand this...

After every loss...

"I need to do a better job of putting my players in a better position to win"

Don't forget "I take full responsibility for the loss"

 

[shortspanishguy]

Joe Horn speaks in 3rd person as well.

 

[kitkat22]

Originally posted by: czech09
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You stole it! I can't stand the Spanish soccer channels. I fear everytime they get the ball close because I know the commentator is going to "GOAL" it for at least 5 min. Ugh!

 

[Ophir]

My two most hated are:

1. Anytime a receiver catches a tipped pass, EVERY commentator will say "Wow, he showed great concentration" WTF else is the receiver thinking about? He's not thinking about his taxes out there - he's thinking about catching the ball. All the concentration in the world isn't going to make up for slow reflexes.

2. Anytime a basketball player dives for a ball rolling on the ground, EVERY commentator will say "Wow, look at the hustle and effort" WTF kinda lazy ball players are out there that watch a reachable ball go to the other team. There isn't another ball sport in the world where going after the ball is considered "hustle".

 

[DrPizza]

You have to listen to Buffalo Bills football on the radio (or be forced to as I sometimes am)
"Time out for an injury on the field. This injury time out is brought to you by Sheister, Sheister, and Ambulance chaser. If you're ever injured in an automobile accident, call Sheister, Sheister, and Ambulance chaser for help recovering the money that's due to you."

"Wow, did you see that hit! That's the Caruba Collision of the game. When you're car is in an accident, call Caruba Collision, the pros at fixing your car."

"this 3rd quarter is brought to you by..."

"The two-minute warning is brought to you by..."

But, if you really really wanted to listen to a horrible announcer, who was somehow loved by the fans, you had to listen to Van Miller. Very animated, but incredibly frequent bad calls:
"And his pass falls incomplete... he's at the 40! the 30! The 20! The 10! Touchdown!" All you can do is wonder, "who scored" while you wait to see if it was an interception or completion. But, you're completely off guard after "falls incomplete."

Or, whistle is blown right as the play starts. "I dunno, it may have been off-sides. We'll just have to wait and see what the call is."
Listen, Van, they don't whistle the play dead when the defense is off-sides. It was another fall start. "Well, the officials are calling it a false start. I dunno though."

 

[blakeatwork]

Originally posted by: Ophir
My two most hated are:

1. Anytime a receiver catches a tipped pass, EVERY commentator will say "Wow, he showed great concentration" WTF else is the receiver thinking about? He's not thinking about his taxes out there - he's thinking about catching the ball. All the concentration in the world isn't going to make up for slow reflexes.

2. Anytime a basketball player dives for a ball rolling on the ground, EVERY commentator will say "Wow, look at the hustle and effort" WTF kinda lazy ball players are out there that watch a reachable ball go to the other team. There isn't another ball sport in the world where going after the ball is considered "hustle".

I'll take, who is Vince Carter for $1000 Alex... 😛

 

[BRObedoza]

Anything Sean Salisbury says. i hate when that bastard pops up on sportscenter.