The first one (see title) is free.
So I discovered that an article on this has already been written. Crap. So I'm going to create my own list, 100% independent of the one linked to above. Feel free to add your (least) favorites if you feel like I left any out.
1. "We left it all on the field tonight." Really? What is "it"? Should we call in maintenance to clean "it" up?
2. "This really looks to be a David and Goliath battle." From what I can tell, every sporting event that isn't evenly matched falls into this category. The ultimate hyperbole.
3. "We've really got to bring our 'A' game." Can't be certain of where this started, but I'm guessing it was in a ghetto somewhere. Let's send it back.
4. "We played with a lot of heart." A slight variation of #1, this one suggests the contest was neither physical nor cerebral, but that some foofy, ethereal substance called "heart" was almost the difference maker. Almost is usually the operative word.
5. "These guys really are the Cinderella story of the fill in the blank tournament." What would Cinderella have said about George Mason? Wasn't Cinderella the main character in the Cinderella story? I'm guessing George Mason could do without the magic carpet ride. Oh wait...
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You forgot my favorite '110 percent'. A few friends and I also started a sports blog a couple months ago named after this particular sports cliche.
Saw your comment and found your blog on the Sabathia article on espn.com. Good stuff—one of the few rational comments on the article. You can check us out at 110-percent.blogspot.com, including my post on the Sabathia story. Also particularly recommend my timeline of the Jeter/A-Rod feud.
Chris, thanks for the comment. I didn't forget 110%, but it had already been used on ESPN's list. Anyway, thanks for checking out my blog... I'll take a look at yours!
I know it's not exactly the same topic, but on the subject of stupid sayings, up there has got to be how referees always precede the "illegal procedure" call with "prior to the snap". As far as I know, it's pretty much impossible to have this penalty after the snap. That is, unless the Raiders are playing. I'm sure they'd find a way.
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