Friday, February 25, 2005

 

YOU'RE A MEAN ONE, MR. CHANEY. YOU REALLY ARE A HEEL. YOU'RE AS CUDDLY AS A CACTUS, YOU'RE AS CHARMING AS AN EEL. MR. CHANEY

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"That's what happens. That's what happens. I'm a mean, ornery, son of a bitch."

"I'm going to send in what we used to do years ago, send in the goons."

Temple basketball coach John Chaney commenting on an injury caused by the "goon" he sent into a game against city rival St. Joes.

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I'VE BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE "MANQUE" PROPERLY

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"It's kind of like a blessing I got a second chance to make a first impression."

Running back manque Maurice Clarett.

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Thursday, February 24, 2005

 

CHANNELING SAMMY DAVIS

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Host John Salley, talking about Jeff Gordon's victory in the Daytona 500 on "Best Damn Sports Show Period," said there was one thing he didn't understand:

"A white guy drives 200 mph, they give him a trophy. I drive 57 in a 55, and I wind up on 'Cops.' "

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Wednesday, February 23, 2005

 

HOLD ON A SECOND WHILE I CALL HANK AARON. MAYBE HE HAS A DICTIONARY.

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"I don't know what cheating is."

Barry (Stonewall) Bonds.

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Thursday, February 17, 2005

 

WE'LL STIPULATE THAT. WHAT ELSE HAVE YOU GOT?

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"The vast majority of Americans don't know what's going on."

English golfer Paul Casey.

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YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE, YOU VODKA DRINKING GOOSE

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"I have long enjoyed the smooth taste of Grey Goose vodka and am pleased to have the brand join my team of supporters as I play on tour. This will be a lot of fun."

Retief Goosen quoted in press release handed out at Grey Goose party.

"I have never really drunk vodka, but I've had a few tonight. Somebody is going to have to drive me home."

Goosen during the party.

... the Nissan Open ended before it began when Goosen missed his pro-am tee time Wednesday and was disqualified. Goosen was supposed to play at 6:40 a.m. but overslept and showed up late.

"Zzzz."

Goosen the next morning.

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SHOULD DO WELL, IT'S CALLED: "EAT HERE OR I'LL KILL YOU"

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With his mother by his side, Ray Lewis tackles a new venture by opening a restaurant in Canton.

As a teenager, Ray Lewis would occasionally enter his mother's tiny fast-food establishment in Memphis, Tenn., and vow that one day he would not only play professional football but own a restaurant larger than hers.

"This is a side that I want to go into definitely after my football career is done. This venture for me is one of many on the business side that I want to get started," says Lewis.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2005

 

I MUST BE MISSING A REAL OBVIOUS CAPTION - SOMETHING ABOUT CARNIVOROUS? - EDIT TO FOLLOW

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"I learned about integrity. If you're integrous, success will follow."

Gail, a self-described "Yankee addict," on what she'd learned from "An Evening with the Yankees Manager" at the Learning Annex in NYC.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

 

WHAT'S UP, REAL PERSON?

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"When I see him, I say, 'What's up?' to him. I always do."

"Flip is real. He's not like everyone else. He doesn't fall on the bandwagon of what someone else says. Unfortunately, there are more fake people than real people."

Stephon Marbury evaluates Flip Saunders.

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Monday, February 14, 2005

 

RIP VAN KOBE

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"I haven't played in a long, long, long time."

Kobe Bryant.

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Thursday, February 10, 2005

 

SOUTH CENTRAL?

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"Where else do you get to beat something white with a stick?"

Comedian George Lopez on his newfound passion for golf.

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Tuesday, February 08, 2005

 

ONE MAN'S MEAT

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"I have no comment, ... once in a great while, I took a greenie when I felt tired for a little pep. They were available in our training room and several other players did even more so."

Duke Snider bemoans steroid use in modern day players.

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ANDY'S ABYSMAL ALIBI: AMNESIA

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"I don't remember that at all, to be honest with you."

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid on why the Eagles didn't hurry up at the end of the 2nd quarter.

"Well, you know, I'm trying to remember back on that. ...I can't remember. I can't detail the circumstances why it didn't work as well as it should have."

Reid on why the Eagles didn't hurry up in the 4th quarter as the game was slipping away.

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I'm going to introduce him to this guy.



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Monday, February 07, 2005

 

SOMEBODY'S WAY OFF BASE, ie: "IS THAT A BIG NEEDLE IN YOUR HAND JOSE, OR ARE YOU JUST GLAD TO SEE ME?"

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"I am absolutely certain that Mark earned his size and strength from hard work and a disciplined lifestyle."

Tony La Russa reacts to Jose Cansecos' allegations that Canseco injected Mark McGwire with steroids.

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Friday, February 04, 2005

 

THE MAX WEBER OF THE GRIDIRON

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"A lot of times people from Notre Dame are perceived as arrogant and obnoxious. By the way, coincidentally, that's what they say about people from New Jersey as well."

New England Patriots' offensive coordinator Charlie Weis.

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Thursday, February 03, 2005

 

WAIT, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE COACH WHO WAS INFALLIBLE

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"I'm comfortable with every decision I've ever made...."

New England Patriots' linebacker Tedy Bruschi.

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Wednesday, February 02, 2005

 

HOW'D HE GET MY CELL # ANYWAY? I HOPE THERE'S NO ROAMING CHARGE

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"This is God. I've just spoken to Terrell Owens and cleared him to play Sunday. I'm calling to you know you are cleared to sit on the couch and watch the game."

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Tuesday, February 01, 2005

 

BUT IF YOU ARE IN AN AVALANCHE YOU HAVE TO SAY "HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!"

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"When I flipped in my car, I called on the name of Jesus. That's the name that I know saves me. And when I did that, I knew everything would be fine."

Reporter: ''Did you say 'Jesus, Jesus, Jesus?' Or just 'Jesus?' ''

Bruce: ''It was one Jesus. That's all it takes.''

St. Louis Rams receiver Isaac Bruce and unnamed reporter.

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And if, when out with friends, one is menaced by street thugs, the proper incantation is: "Saints preserve us."

There's lots more, but I can't just give them away.

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ASKED AND ANSWERED

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"What kind of question is that? What kind of question is that? What kind of question is that?"

"That's a (expletive) stupid question."

Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett (11 years ago today)

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