Athletes
“If someone tells me I can’t do something, I’m going to go out and prove them wrong.”
“The key is to just have fun out there.”
(When asked about the playoffs or potential championship chances) “We’re not thinking about that right now, we’re just trying to take things one game at a time.”
(When a star player is injured) “The rest of us are just going to have to step up and play as a team.”
“First, I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…”
“Our backs are against the wall. There is no tomorrow.”
“We think if we play our game then we’re going to be just fine.”
Coaches
“We thought we played good enough to win we just didn’t get the breaks at the end that we needed.”
“We had a great week of practice and we’re really looking forward to playing the ____.”
“[Rookie] doesn’t know how good he can be yet. Once he figures out how to play this game he’s going to be a star in this league.”
“We’re not thinking about that right now. All we’re thinking about is the _____.”
“We just have to make sure we don’t beat ourselves. As long as we don’t make mistakes we can win.”
(After a loss) “We beat ourselves out there. We made mistakes and they cost us.”
Announcers
“He really came to play football/baseball/basketball/hockey today”
“He’s got a motor that just won’t quit.” (usually said about loud mouths)
“Don’t go away folks. This game is far from over” (said when game has become a blowout)
“There’s no place for that on the football field” (said while showing Terrell Owens’ latest bit of touchdown performance art 17 times in slow-motion)
“Remember folks, the official was right there next to the play. What we’re seeing in these replays may not tell the whole story” (said when the official has royally blown a call)
Place your favorite sports cliches here.