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tejasclone

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"Out-coached"
"Out-executed"
"Plays the game the right way"
"Gritty"
"Clutch"

I also distaste mixing sports metaphors.

Example 1: In a football game, when the QB chucks it deep, the announcer says, "They go for the home run!" No, they're going for a touchdown. It's not baseball.

Example 2: In a baseball game, when the CF makes a nice catch, the announcer says, "He's playing safety back there." No, he's playing center field.
 

Angie

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"Gave 110% percent."

No, they didn't.
 

Erik4Cy

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"We're taking it one game at a time" - so overused. everyone looks ahead, just some get caught doing it.

"He gave 110 percent" - impossible. dumb.

"They just wanted it more" - all it takes to win now is more desire than the other team has.

"They just know how to win" - scoring more points than the other team? omg! I figured it out, now I know how to win!
 

Rabbuk

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I have never enjoyed anything said by any sports announcer ever, I feel like I just tolerate it. Anyone else?
 

CLONECONES

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I have never enjoyed anything said by any sports announcer ever, I feel like I just tolerate it. Anyone else?

I mute it and play music, 95% of the things outta their mouths is BS.

Edit: i can stand football announcers... basketball, no way
 

weR138

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Use of the word resiliency.

"This team showed so much resiliency".

Really? I think that team actually showed so much RESILIENCE.
 

cyclonespiker33

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I have never enjoyed anything said by any sports announcer ever, I feel like I just tolerate it. Anyone else?

I listen for stats that I'm curious about and calls on fouls and such. Everything else... bleh
 

Angie

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Anything that comes out of Chris Berman's stupid fat face.
 
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