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queencitybuckeye

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Jan 18, 2013 3:07 PM
It's been a little while since this topic has been recycled. What are they?

I nominate talk radio shows saying they're going to "break down" an upcoming game. No, they aren't, they're going to discuss the game. To me, breaking down a game would constitute a more organized and more detailed analysis than is typical of such programs.
Jan 18, 2013 3:07pm
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sleeper

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Jan 18, 2013 3:10 PM
"One of the best"

Annoncers are always like "Ya know he's one of the best 6'5" small forwards who can slash to the left on a smaller court in D2 at home in the country". Or really any variation of this.
Jan 18, 2013 3:10pm
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sportsfan24

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Jan 18, 2013 3:15 PM
He plays with such a high motor is one everyone uses around NFL Draft time
Jan 18, 2013 3:15pm
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Raw Dawgin' it

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Jan 18, 2013 3:23 PM
All of them.
Jan 18, 2013 3:23pm
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Gardens35

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Jan 18, 2013 3:27 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1369388 wrote:All of them.
Yes.
Jan 18, 2013 3:27pm
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raiderbuck

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Jan 18, 2013 3:38 PM
"ill-advised" and "ill-afford"

I've never heard these phrases being used outside of the sports word. What's wrong with saying: "Such and such team can not afford.."?
Jan 18, 2013 3:38pm
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Jan 18, 2013 3:44 PM
"You really can't expect to beat a team on the road by doing "X""

Seems they just throw this out there whenever a player does something. Missing a layup, throwing a bounce pass, running the ball on 3rd and 1...etc.
Jan 18, 2013 3:44pm
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Fred Garvin

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Jan 18, 2013 3:50 PM
"It's gonna be a war." - no, it's gonna be an athletic contest. not even close to war.

"Tremendous upside" - a favorite on draft day.

"It depends on which team shows up." - ummm, the team that is scheduled to play will show up.
Jan 18, 2013 3:50pm
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queencitybuckeye

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Jan 18, 2013 4:07 PM
Fred Garvin;1369399 wrote: "Tremendous upside" - a favorite on draft day.
aka "Looks good in the uniform, makes no plays".
Jan 18, 2013 4:07pm
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xKoToVxSyNdRoMe

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Jan 18, 2013 4:46 PM
"We'll head them off at the pass"

Seriously pisses me off when I hear people say this.
Jan 18, 2013 4:46pm
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Jan 18, 2013 4:57 PM
This one has died down a bit, but in hoops they always mentioned a team or players "length."
Jan 18, 2013 4:57pm
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Jan 18, 2013 5:01 PM
Swagger.
Jan 18, 2013 5:01pm
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pmoney25

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Jan 18, 2013 5:19 PM
Any variation of giving more than 100% effort
Jan 18, 2013 5:19pm
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Jan 18, 2013 5:27 PM
pmoney25;1369447 wrote:Any variation of giving more than 100% effort

This.
Jan 18, 2013 5:27pm
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Jan 18, 2013 5:46 PM
Doing something for your dying "girlfriend" is very cliche.
Jan 18, 2013 5:46pm
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Jan 18, 2013 8:02 PM
Physicality
Jan 18, 2013 8:02pm
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Sonofanump

Jan 18, 2013 10:00 PM
"We" from fans. Unless you get a paycheck from the team, not sure why fans say "we are going to beat the other team".
Jan 18, 2013 10:00pm
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Jan 18, 2013 10:25 PM
Sonofanump;1369579 wrote:"We" from fans. Unless you get a paycheck from the team, not sure why fans say "we are going to beat the other team".
Because if it wasn't for "we" fans, that team wouldn't be making any money and wouldn't even be around.
Jan 18, 2013 10:25pm
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Jan 18, 2013 10:32 PM
Epic.
Jan 18, 2013 10:32pm
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Sonofanump

Jan 18, 2013 10:43 PM
GoChiefs;1369589 wrote:Because if it wasn't for "we" fans, that team wouldn't be making any money and wouldn't even be around.
Do you use "we" when your favorite driver wins at Talladager?
Jan 18, 2013 10:43pm
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Jan 18, 2013 10:58 PM
Catching the ball at its highest point
Jan 18, 2013 10:58pm
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Jan 18, 2013 11:08 PM
Sonofanump;1369597 wrote:Do you use "we" when your favorite driver wins at Talladager?

No. I've never heard of Talladager.
Jan 18, 2013 11:08pm
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Sonofanump

Jan 19, 2013 7:35 AM
GoChiefs;1369610 wrote:No. I've never heard of Talladager.
It's in Alabama, east of Birmingham.
Jan 19, 2013 7:35am
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Jan 19, 2013 7:58 AM
Sonofanump;1369700 wrote:It's in Alabama, east of Birmingham.

Goggle must be broken. I'm not getting back any results for Talladagar, Alabama. :)
Jan 19, 2013 7:58am
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Sonofanump

Jan 19, 2013 8:01 AM
GoChiefs;1369706 wrote:Goggle must be broken. I'm not getting back any results for Talladagar, Alabama. :)
Try Talladeger, Alabamer. :)
Jan 19, 2013 8:01am