After a save...
Against the run of play
All credit to the lad...
All thumbs
Anything less than a championship is unacceptable.
Around the horn
At the eleventh (11th) hour
At the end of the day
At the last minute
Attack on defense.
Backs against the wall
Bad call
Bad calls even out over the course of a season.
Baseball is won/played between the lines.
Be the best you can be, that's all we ask.
Believing in yourself is the key to success.
Blew him away
Both teams are playing at a high level.
Bragging rights
Changes hands
Clean sweep
Clean your clock
Coach Jimmy Johnson is absolutely livid on the sideline.
Coast to coast
Coast-to-coast!
Considering what this young man has been through in his short lifetime, he is truly an inspiration.
Count the basket!
Crunch time.
Dark horse
David versus Goliath
Daytona always takes a lot out of a car.
defense is asleep
Defense wins championships.
Denver draws first blood.
Don't be afraid to make aggressive mistakes.
Don't gamble on defense.
Don't just pass it to get rid of it.
Don't just stand and pass the ball around.
Don't just stand and stare, move the ball.
Don't let people drive on you.
Don't pass up a good shot.
Don't run around like a chicken with its head cut off.
Don't think out there. React.
Drained it!
________ had to check off his receivers.
________ has all day back there.
________ has all kinds of time.
________ has all the time in the world.
________ has an eternity.
________ has great pocket presence.
________ has happy feet.
________ hit him right on the numbers.
________ is audibilizing.
________ is trying to force the ball.
________ telegraphed that pass.
________ threw a strike.
________ threw that one up for grabs.
Every possession counts.
Everybody's on the same page.
Everyone counted us out before the season started.
Everyone should feel part of the offense.
Finding his man well
Fleet footed
Get up in people's faces.
Get your head in the game
Give them a lot of credit.
Give them all the credit.
Good call
Good call by the official.
Good cut.
Good teams get better down the stretch.
Got beat like a drum
Got swept
Got the stuffing beat out of him
Great blocking at the point of attack.
Great individual effort.
Great no-look pass.
Great read by ________.
Great second effort!
Great touch on that pass.
Ground rules
Gut-check time.
Hand off
He adds a new dimension to their offense.
He always comes through in the clutch.
He always gives 110 percent.
He always has his team ready to play.
He beat him through the five hole.
He brings a lot to the table.
He bulls his way for extra yardage.
He bumped his way into the field.
He can break the game wide open.
He can bury the three-point shot.
He can carry the team on his shoulders.
He can fill it up.
He can flat out play.
He can make things happen out there.
He can nail the trifecta.
He can overpower the hitters.
He can play at the next level.
He can play on Sundays.
He can really dish the rock.
He can really shoot the three-ball.
He can really sky for those rebounds.
He can spot up for the open J.
He can take over a game.
He can take this team to the Promised Land.
He can take you to school.
He chased a bad pitch.
He couldn't turn the corner.
He crushed it.
He found the twine.
He gets stronger as the game goes on.
He gets the most out of his players.
He gives a lot back to the community.
He gives them good minutes off the bench.
He got a good jump.
He got a step on the defender.
He got hacked.
He got his lap back.
He got mugged
He got out of the draft and got left out to dry.
He had a man wide open downfield.
He had him covered like a blanket.
He had to cut back against the grain.
He has a great feel for the game.
He has a great pair of hands.
He has a killer instinct.
He has a linebacker mentality.
He has a lot of upside potential.
He has a low center of gravity.
He has a new lease on life.
He has a nose for the ball.
He has a passion for the game.
He has a rifle for an arm.
He has a tireless work ethic.
He has all the makings of a great one.
He has all the tools.
He has blazing speed.
He has blinding speed.
He has both speed and quickness.
He has cat-quick reflexes.
He has elevated his game.
He has eyes on the back of his head.
He has great durability.
He has great instincts.
He has great lateral mobility.
He has great speed and strength, but more importantly, he has something great right behind the ribs.
He has great vision.
He has lightning-fast reflexes.
He has speed to burn.
He has the complete package.
He has the heart of a champion.
He has the hot hand.
He has to get up and down in two.
He has to wait for his pitch.
He has unlimited potential.
He hasn't ducked anybody.
He hasn't lost a step.
He heard footsteps.
He hit a bullet.
He hit a laser shot.
He hit a rocket.
He hit a solo-shot back in the third inning.
He hit a towering line drive.
He hit that ball squarely.
He hit that one right on the screws.
He just gave him a little bump to let him know he's there.
He just threw up an air ball.
He knows what it takes to win.
He led him beautifully with that pass.
He left the field under his own power.
He let's the game come to him.
He lit the lamp.
He lost the handle.
He made good contact.
He makes his presence known out there.
He makes it look easy.
He makes the players around him better.
He moves well for a big man.
He must challenge his players.
He must regain his past form.
He nails the buzzer beater!
He needs to bulk-up in the off-season.
He plays bigger than his size.
He plays with a lot of emotion.
He plays with reckless abandon.
He provides them with instant offense.
He put the biscuit in the basket.
He put the lumber on him.
He ran into a brick wall.
He really got ahold of that one.
He really got his bell rung there.
He reminds me of a young John ________.
He reminds me of another guy who wore number 23.
He rumbled down the sideline for 30 yards.
He sent that one into orbit.
He shook off several would-be tacklers.
He shoots a rainbow jumper.
He should get an Academy Award for that acting job.
He stood him up on the blue line.
He tatooed that one.
He threw into double coverage.
He threw up a prayer.
He thrives under pressure.
He took something off that pitch.
He understands his role on this team.
He wants this fight.
He was all over that pitch.
He was blind-sided.
He was caught napping.
He was literally run over by a freight train.
He was mugged.
He was really clothes-lined there.
He was robbed.
He was swinging for the fence.
He went high to the top shelf.
He went upstairs.
He/She is automatic
He/She is clutch.
He/She is hot
He/She is money
He/She lost the handle
He/She silenced the critics
He/She's got game
He’s the driving force behind this team
He'd like to have that one back.
He'll have his game-face on.
Here's the payoff pitch.
He's a blue-chip prospect.
He's a bruising running back.
He's a complete player.
He's a cutter and a slasher.
He's a finesse player.
He's a force on the inside.
He's a franchise player.
He's a freshman phenom.
He's a future Hall-of-Famer.
He's a good X's and O's coach.
He's a great role model.
He's a highly touted freshman.
He's a leader on and off the field.
He's a legitimate first round pick.
He's a lock for the Hall-of-Fame.
He's a physical player.
He's a players' coach.
He's a proven winner.
He's a pure shooter.
He's a real throwback.
He's a rookie sensation.
He's a scrappy player.
He's a serious student of the game.
He's a speed merchant.
He's a steady player.
He's a streaky shooter.
He's a talented young freshman.
He's a tough, hard-nosed player.
He's a warrior.
He's a wily veteran.
He's a winner in the bigger game of life.
He's a work in progress.
He's a youngster who bears watching.
He's all heart.
He's all world.
He's an explosive player.
He's an impact player.
He's an integral part of their offense.
He's an unselfish player.
He's as good a player as there is in this league.
He's automatic.
He's been feeling it.
He's been perfect from the charity stripe.
He's been playing steady between the pipes.
He's been quiet so far.
He's been relegated to the bullpen.
He's been roughed up in his last four outings.
He's been the story of the game.
He's been the subject of trade rumors.
He's been their spark off the bench.
He's been unconscious.
He's being groomed for a future starting job.
He's being shopped around.
He's built low to the ground.
He's capable of going the distance.
He's finally getting his due.
He's finally playing his natural position.
He's getting shelled.
He's going to be happy with that.
He's going to re-write the record books.
He's going to set the world on fire.
He's gonna feel that one on Monday.
He's got 30 homers on the year.
He's got a bad wheel.
He's got a great future ahead of him.
He's got game.
He's got good mechanics.
He's got him in his back pocket
He's got ice-water in his veins.
He's got the batters eating out of his hand.
He's got the skills.
He's got them headed in the right direction.
He's had an up and down season.
He's having a career year.
He's having a monster game.
He's having a whale of a game.
He's in a league of his own.
He's in a slump and he's pressing.
He's legit.
He's listed at 320, but that's before breakfast.
He's making a charge on the back nine.
He's money.
He's not just fast, he's quick.
He's not the finished article
he's on fire at the moment
He's on the dance floor.
He's on the trading block.
He's on top of his game.
He's one of the all-time greats.
He's one of the best in the business.
He's only played sparingly this season.
He's overdue to break one.
He's pin high.
He's pitching a gem.
He's poetry in motion.
He's really been in the groove.
He's really been in the zone.
He's really coming into his own.
He's really throwing some heat.
He's really whipped them into shape.
He's seeing the ball well.
He's seen enough.
he's sharp
He's silenced all the critics.
He's silenced all the naysayers.
He's slow getting up.
He's some kind of player.
He's still pitching a shutout.
He's the best player never to have won a major.
He's the best player you've never heard of.
He's the consumate team player.
He's the glue that holds this team together.
He's the heart and soul of this team.
He's the league's most underrated player.
He's the real deal.
He's the stalwart of their defense.
He's the unsung hero on this team.
He's their elder statesman.
He's their field general.
He's their floor general.
He's their go-to guy when the game's on the line.
He's their playmaker.
He's their role player.
He's their spark plug.
He's their workhorse.
He's trying to pitch out of a jam.
He's usually a sure-handed receiver.
He's washed up as a player.
Hey, we did the best we could.
His ability to do that is just uncanny.
His biggest cheerleader is that little kid in the hospital, and he is that little kid's biggest cheerleader.
His fastball is really working for him.
His mouth is writing checks his body can't cash
His presence bodes well for the future.
His stock is rising.
Hit him right between the numbers
Hopefully they can steal one on the road.
Hustle out there.
I believe his ball has found water.
I don't think we'll ever see a playoff system in college football.
I don't want to point fingers.
I know it's a cliche, but..
I know it's a felony, but I think of it more as just boys being boys.
I question their shot selection.
I take full responsibility for this loss.
I tip my hat to them.
I want to thank my Lord and Savior.
I was just doing my job.
I would have gone for the field goal, but maybe that's why I'm up here and the coaches are down there.
Ice water in his/her veins
If a football player discovers he's on the roving sideline camera, he'll wave and say: "Hi mom!"
If a team is about to lose a game that eliminates them from the playoffs, the camera will lock-on to any player sitting on the bench with his face buried in a towel.
If this game goes into overtime, either team could win.
If you don't shoot, you don't score.
If you lose, you go home.
If you're going to talk the talk, you better walk the walk
I'm happy I could make a contribution.
I'm in a state of shock.
I'm really proud of our guys.
I'm really proud of the way our guys hung in there.
I'm speechless.
Immediately after a championship football game, the winning coach will get a large container of water or sports drink (Gatorade) dumped over his head. Slow motion replays will then be shown of this event from multiple angles.
In a football game, the only time you'll ever see the special teams coach is if his team suffers a blocked punt or if the opponents run back a kick for a touchdown.
In any other ballpark, that's a homerun.
In games involving Seattle teams, announcers will use some permutation of the movie title "Sleepless in Seattle".
In the nick of time
In the playoffs anything can happen.
Inched out
It ain't over 'til it's over.
It aint over til the fat lady sings
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings.
It all comes down to which team wants to win it more.
It all depends on where they spot the ball.
It doesn't matter who they play in the next round.
It hasn't sunk in yet.
It looks like they're running up the score.
It was a hard-fought contest.
It was a total team effort.
It was a workman-like effort.
It was door-to-door out there.
It wasn't pretty but we'll take it.
It’s gonna be a war out there.
It's a beautiful day for baseball.
It's a game of field position.
It's a game of inches
It's a game of inches.
It's a game of two halves.
It's a game of two halves.
It's a nail biter.
It's a nip and tuck game.
It's a pretty simple game. All you have to do is score more points than the other guys.
It's a real pressure cooker.
It's a rebuilding year.
It's a see-saw game.
It's a shame somebody has to lose this game.
It's a shame somebody has to lose this game.
It's a two possession game.
It's a whole new ballgame.
It's all about speed.
It's all over but the crying
It's all over but the shouting.
It's been a game of runs.
It's been a great ride.
It's been all Denver to this point.
It's decision time for the Broncos.
It's do or die.
It's easy to be a Monday morning quarterback.
It's going down to the wire.
It's going to be a battle of epic proportions.
It's going to be a battle of the titans.
It's going to be a long plane ride home.
It's in the bag
It's not a sprint, it's a marathon
It's not always about speed.
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game
It's only a game.
It's only a yard, but it's a long yard.
It's raining threes.
It's the grand-daddy of them all.
It's theirs to lose.
It's tough to win in a hostile environment.
Joe is going to try and settle him down.
Just watching him is worth the price of admission.
Kick some butt (ass)
Kiss that one goodbye -- it's outta here!
Knock it out of the park
Knock the cover off the ball
Knockout blow
Know who it is we want to take the shots.
Last week was his coming-out party.
Late in a night game, viewers will get a close-up of a baby sleeping in the stands.
Let's hope his legal problems are behind him.
Let's relax and just have fun out there.
Let's see if he can orchestrate a comeback.
Lights out.
Look what I found.
Looks like there sending the big guns up for this one
Looks like they're content to sit on the lead.
Looks like we'll have another team fall from the ranks of the unbeaten.
Looks like we've got a player shaken up.
Looks like we've got some extra-curricular activity on the field. (i.e. a fight)
Losing is worse than death. You have to live with a loss.
Lost a step
Make the defense work.
Make your parents proud.
Make your school proud.
Mental toughness (lack of)
Mistakes were made.
Momentum has definitely shifted.
My comments were taken out of context.
My hat's off to them.
Never say die.
Never up, never in.
Nip and tuck
No lead is safe.
No need to panic, there's plenty of time left.
Nobody laid a glove on him.
Nothing but net.
Now they've got some room to operate.
Now we've got a football game.
Now's the time to run some clock.
Often you'll see a slow motion replay of a coach arguing with an umpire, referee, or official. One of the announcers is guaranteed to say: "I hope the kids watching at home can't read lips!"
On a roll
On any given day any team is capable of beating another team.
On fire
One goal will open the floodgates, I fancy.
Our defense didn't show up today.
Our defense was a non-factor.
Our fans were the 12th man today.
Our mistakes are killing us.
Out of the top drawer.
Over-exuberance affected our better judgement.
Play defense like your life depends on it.
Play for the name on the front of your jersey, not the name on the back of your jersey
Play under control.
Play with reckless abandon.
Players like that don't come around very often.
Pound for pound
Pound-for-pound, he's the best fighter in the world.
Put your mistakes out of your mind.
Records are made to be broken.
Ree-jected!
Ring your bell
Run the plays.
She really stuck the landing.
She's the favorite to bring home the gold.
She's the sweetheart of these Olympics.
Show some creativity on offense.
Silenced the crowd
Silenced the home crowd
sleeping giants
sports broadcasters always say: "I couldn't agree with you more."
Statistics can be misleading.
Statistics tell the whole story.
Stick a fork in him -- he's done.
sweet left foot
Swing and a miss.
Ten seconds is like an eternity.
That ball should be playable.
That came at an inopportune time.
That car must be running on fumes.
That changed the complexion of the game.
That could be the knock-out punch.
That could turn the tide of the game.
That front line is 1000 pounds of beef.
That hit really cleaned his clock.
That keeps the drive alive.
That kick splits the uprights.
That looked like a blown coverage.
That looked like a missed assignment.
That looked like a simple miscommunication.
That missed extra point could come back to haunt them.
that missed shot could come back to haunt them
That one's going, going - gone!
That pass looked like a wounded duck.
That pass was right on the money.
That pass was very catchable.
That play electrified the crowd.
That really helped his cause.
That really silenced the crowd.
That really took the wind out of their sails.
That score gives them a big cushion.
That score makes it respectable.
That score sealed the victory.
That sealed their fate.
That set the tone of the game.
That shot barely drew iron.
That took the crowd out of the game.
That was a circus catch.
That was a game saving tackle.
That was a goal-scorer's goal.
That was a good piece of hitting.
That was a good piece of officiating.
That was a gutsy play.
That was a missed opportunity.
That was a monster drive.
That was a page right out of the ________'s playbook.
That was a pinpoint pass.
That was a real heads-up play.
That was a shoestring tackle.
That was a smart foul.
That was a textbook play.
That was a ticky-tack call.
That was a timing pattern.
that was an agricultural tackle!
That was an ill-advised pass.
That was just huge.
That was the back breaker.
That was the big play that capped the rally.
That was the game's defining play.
That'll give coach Jimmy Johnson a few more grey hairs.
That's 14 unanswered points.
That's a nail in the coffin.
That's a very makeable putt.
That's going to be a walk-off homer.
That's gotta hurt.
That's his patented jumper.
That's just a part of racing.
That's stuff for the highlight film.
That's the key statistic.
That's the key to the game.
That's too little, too late.
That's what they bring to the table.
The ______ and the ________ skated to a 4-4 tie.
The altitude factor.
The ball had eyes.
The ball just didn't bounce our way.
The ball takes a Denver bounce.
The ball took a bad hop.
The best team won today.
The big guy is really sweeping the glass.
The Blackhawks make a wholesale change.
The bodies are flying.
The Broncos left their game in Denver.
The Broncos must now pin their hopes on John ________.
The camera will always show some fan holding a poster that uses the network's initials to spell-out a phrase about the home team.
The car got up into the marbles.
The car is all tore up.
The car's pushing a bit.
The car's running a little loose.
The car's running a little tight.
The city has rallied around this team.
The clock factor.
The clock is their ally.
The clock is their enemy.
The coach has been under fire.
The coach is on the hot seat.
The coach's head is on the chopping block.
The competitive juices are flowing.
The cream always rises to the top.
The crowd factor
The crowd is going wild.
The crowd is really into it now.
The defense had that play sniffed out.
The defense is showing blitz.
The defense must make a stand.
The defensive line is quick off the ball.
The desire to win clouded our judgement.
The ________ factor
The experience factor.
The fans are getting their money's worth.
The fans are on their feet.
The fatigue factor.
The field is a frozen tundra.
The final score is the only statistic that matters.
The final score was not a true indication.
The free throw shooting has been anemic.
The game has passed him by.
The game is on the line
The game was a lot closer than the final score indicates.
The goalposts are a goalie's best friends.
The guys in the pits won this one for us.
The highest expression of disbelief for an announcer is the ubiquitous "Unbelievable!", but it may soon be replaced by "Are you kiddin' me?!"
The humidity factor.
The important thing is that we won.
The injury factor.
The intangibles will be the key.
The Irish should just play Notre Dame football.
The mental factor.
The motivation factor.
The offense is too predictable.
The officials could call holding on every play.
The officials take a lot of criticism, but they usually get it right.
The officials were right on top of that.
The players have bought into the system.
The prevent defense prevents you from winning.
The psychological factor.
The quarterback is staring at the receiver too long.
The quarterback isn't being asked to win the game, just not to lose it.
The refs should let them play.
The revenge factor.
The road to the Super Bowl goes through Miami.
The roof just caved in.
The rout is on.
The safety didn't get there in time.
The season is a marathon - not a sprint.
The team is really high on him.
The team looks to him for leadership.
The team with the fewest turnovers wins.
The time factor.
The tying run is 90 feet away.
The tying run is at the plate.
The wheels just fell off.
The wind factor.
The X-factor.
Their ace
Their defense has been much maligned.
Their defense is getting shredded.
Their defense is starting to assert itself.
Their defense is tough in the red zone.
Their locker room must look like a MASH unit.
Their magic number is five.
Their offense has been sputtering.
Their play is very tentative.
Their secondary looks porous.
There are no easy games in this league.
There are only five minutes left, but in football, five minutes is a lifetime.
There are only three minutes left, but in football, three minutes is a lifetime.
There are only two minutes left, but in football, two minutes is a lifetime.
There is no I in team
There was a lapse in judgement.
There was an error in judgement.
There were too many defensive lapses.
There’s no " I " in TEAM.
There's a buck-30 left in regulation.
There's a four-base blast.
There's a lid on the basket.
There's a log-jam atop the leader board.
There's a quarterback controversy on this team.
There's bad blood between these two teams.
There's been a lot of trash talking.
There's no love lost between these two teams.
There's no question about it
There's no quit in this team.
There's no tomorrow.
There's the insurance run.
These guys are going mano a mano.
These guys have been busting their butts.
These guys have been working their tails off.
These guys have nothing to be ashamed of.
These two teams are fighting tooth and nail.
These two teams don't like each other.
They appear to lack consistency.
They are drafting to fill a need.
They ate our lunch.
They can go the distance.
They can ill-afford to lose him.
They can put up big numbers.
They can really light up the scoreboard.
They can score from anywhere on the ice.
They can smell blood in the water.
They can still try the "Hail Mary".
They can’t quite put them away.
They can't afford to get lackadaisical.
They can't be intimidated.
They can't buy a basket.
They can't buy a basket/run/score
They can't cough it up here.
They can't expect to shut ________ down completely.
They can't find their range.
They can't get their shots to fall.
They can't let the crowd faze them.
They can't look past these guys.
They can't stop the clock so he'll just take a knee.
They can't take these guys lightly.
They caught us on an off night.
They control their own destiny.
They count on him week in and week out.
They diagrammed that perfectly.
They do a great job defensively.
They dodged the bullet there.
They don't have their heads in the game.
They flushed ________ from the pocket.
They give you so many different looks.
They got a big break there.
They got to him early and often.
They got to him early.
They had a six run outburst in the eighth inning.
They have a high-octane offense.
They have a lot of big game experience.
They have a lot of weapons.
They have a stingy defense.
They have a strong supporting cast.
They have a swarming defense.
They have a tough road to hoe.
They have dangerous deep threats.
They have to avoid a big letdown.
They have to be more aggressive.
They have to believe in themselves.
They have to bend but not break.
They have to block out better.
They have to body-up on the big guy.
They have to circle the wagons.
They have to come out of the locker room fired up.
They have to come together as a team.
They have to crank it up.
They have to dictate the tempo.
They have to dig deep.
They have to do the things they've been doing all season.
They have to eliminate the mental mistakes.
They have to establish their running game.
They have to find a way to put the puck in the net.
They have to find an answer for Reggie Miller.
They have to generate some offense.
They have to get after it.
They have to get back into their offensive rhythm.
They have to get back on track.
They have to get the big guy involved in the offense.
They have to go out and take care of business.
They have to keep the continuity.
They have to leave everything on the field.
They have to make plays on both sides of the ball.
They have to manufacture some runs.
They have to open up the passing lanes.
They have to play ball-control offense.
They have to play like they're capable of playing.
They have to play with their ears pinned back.
They have to play within themselves.
They have to pound it out on the ground.
They have to pound the ball inside.
They have to pull out all the stops.
They have to remember what got them here.
They have to rise to the occasion.
They have to run the table.
They have to shore up their defense.
They have to slowly chip away at this lead.
They have to stay focused.
They have to stay hungry.
They have to step up and make plays.
They have to step up their offensive production.
They have to step up their run production.
They have to stick to their bread-and-butter offense.
They have to stick to their game plan.
They have to stop the big play.
They have to stop the dribble penetration.
They have to stretch their defense.
They have to suck it up.
They have to take advantage of their opportunities.
They have to take care of the football.
They have to turn it up a notch.
They have to win out.
They just made the big plays and we didn't.
They live and die by their outside shot.
They look out of synch.
They managed to back into the playoffs.
They match up well.
They match-up well size-wise.
They move well without the ball.
They must capitalize on their opportunities.
They must control the tempo of the game.
They must maintain their composure.
They need a defensive stop.
They need a timeout to stop the bleeding.
They need a win to stave off elimination.
They need a win to stop their five game skid.
They need to air it out more.
They need to dominate the boards.
They need to dominate the line of scrimmage.
They need to dominate the offensive glass.
They need to dominate the paint.
They need to get a win in their building.
They need to get healthy.
They need to step up to the next level.
They need to take care of the rock
They need to take one game at a time.
They need to turn up the intensity.
They out-coached us.
They out-hustled us.
They out-muscled us.
They outplayed us in every phase (facet) of the game.
They own us.
They pay him to make those catches.
They play an exciting brand of basketball.
They play an up-tempo game.
They play good D
They play in-your-face defense.
They play punishing defense.
They play tenacious defense.
They play tough "D".
They play tremendous pressure defense.
They pride themselves on their defense.
They ran into a buzz saw.
They really have to take it to them.
They really laid him out on that hit.
They score a lot of points in transition.
They should go out there and play smash-mouth football.
They should just go out and execute.
They should just go out there and have fun.
They should stick to the fundamentals.
They should throw their game plan out the window.
They stepped up and made the plays.
They wanted it more than we did.
They won't be denied.
They won't go quietly.
They’re a better team than their record indicates.
They’re a team of destiny.
They’re down but not out.
They’re off to the races now.
They’re on a mission.
They’re over-achievers.
They’ve been on a roll.
They’ve come out of nowhere.
They’ve returned from oblivion.
They'll be dancing in March.
They'll have a lot to discuss at halftime.
They'll have to find a way to contain _________.
They'll have to find a way to limit what _______ can do.
They'll have to settle for three.
They're a bit banged up.
They're a blue collar team.
They're a class act.
They're a dark horse team.
They're a multi-faceted team.
They're a real Cinderella story.
They're a team to be reckoned with.
They're an offensive-minded team.
They're back on their heels.
They're behind the eight ball.
They're blowing the game wide open.
They're buzzing around the net.
They're capable of making a deep run in the post-season.
They're coming off a heartbreaking loss.
They're feeling each other out.
They're finally getting the respect they deserve.
They're finally hitting their stride.
They're forced to burn a timeout.
They're getting an old-fashioned woodshed whippin'.
They're getting beaten to the puck.
They're getting some good, open looks.
They're going for a three-peat.
They're going for back-to-back championships.
They're going for the jugular.
They're going to have to make some adjustments.
They're going to tee-off on him.
They're having a storybook season.
They're hitting on all cylinders.
They're in a must-win situation.
They're in four down territory.
They're in no hurry at all.
They're in the driver's seat.
They're in the hurry-up offense.
They're knocking on the door.
They're loaded for bear.
They're loaded this year.
They're locked in a defensive battle.
They're looking at third down and forever.
They're looking for the equalizer. (i.e. the tying goal)
They're making a living behind the 3-point arc.
They're making a lot of un-forced errors.
They're marching down the field.
They're mucking it up in the corner.
They're no longer playing to win. Now they're playing not to lose.
They're no pushovers.
They're not just happy to be here.
They're not out of it yet.
They're not playing to win - they're playing not to lose.
They're nursing some nagging injuries.
They're on the bubble.
They're on the outside looking in.
They're on the ropes.
They're peaking at the right time.
They're peppering the goaltender.
They're playing for pride.
They're playing in the shadow of their own goalposts.
They're playing inspired defense.
They're playing the role of spoilers.
They're playing with a sense of urgency.
They're playing with a short field.
They're putting on a clinic.
They're really banging in there!
They're running it right up the gut.
They're running roughshod over them.
They're self-destructing.
They're shooting the lights out.
They're shooting well from downtown.
They're still hanging around.
They're still in the hunt for that final playoff berth.
They're still missing a few pieces to the puzzle.
They're still very much alive.
They're the hardest working line in hockey.
They're the league cellar dwellers.
They're the league doormats.
They're the sentimental favorites.
They're the winningest team in league history. Winningest?
They're tough competitors.
They're trying to milk the clock.
They're within striking distance now.
They've added a new wrinkle to their offense.
They've answered the call.
They've battled back from the brink of elimination.
They've been here before.
They've been ice-cold.
They've been on fire.
They've been playing with confidence.
They've been red-hot.
They've been riddled with injuries.
They've been struggling offensively.
They've been throwing up bricks.
They've built an insurmountable lead.
They've exploded for six runs here in the eighth inning.
They've gone into their defensive shell.
They've gone to a youth movement.
They've gone to the well once too often.
They've got a lot of depth.
They've got a tremendous ballclub.
They've got die-hard fans.
They've got great team chemistry.
They've got numbers!
They've got some good, quality wins.
They've got some players who are ding'd up.
they've got the all important breakthrough
They've got their backs against the wall.
They've got to go back and re-group.
They've got to ignore the off-field distractions.
They've got to knock down their free throws.
They've got to punch it in here.
They've got to take it to the big house.
They've got to take it to the hole.
They've got to take it to the rack.
They've got tremendous mental toughness.
They've gotten over the hump.
They've had a few players go down with injuries.
They've had our number all season.
They've played a soft schedule.
They've scratched and clawed their way back into the game.
They've set their stall out to attack
Think out there.
This could be a sleeper team.
This could be the turning point.
This could get ugly.
This franchise has a storied past.
This game has gone true to form.
This game has turned into a chess match.
This game has turned into a free-throw shooting contest.
This game has turned into a track meet.
This game is a slugfest.
This game is being won in the trenches.
This game is for the bragging rights.
This game is getting out of hand.
This has been his breakout season.
This is a bitter pill to swallow.
This is a dream come true.
This is a pivotal game for them.
This is a real shellacking.
This is a train wreck.
This is always a tough place to play.
This is an offensive shootout.
This is an unfortunate incident.
This is for all the marbles.
This is just a walk in the park for them now.
This is shaping up to be a real pitchers duel.
This is the greatest feeling in the world.
This is their deepest penetration.
This is their watershed game.
This is turning into a real laugher.
This might be a mismatch on paper, but they don't play the game on paper.
This might not be the Sugar Bowl, but to these kids, this is the biggest game of the year.
This one will be coming back.
This one's in the bag.
This place is bedlam.
This place is pandemonium.
This should be a chip shot for him.
This team always seems to find a way to win.
This team has a chance to do something special.
This team has finally gotten off the schneid.
This team has finally learned how to win.
This team has overcome a lot of adversity.
This team has raised the bar.
This team has served notice.
This team has turned the corner.
This team is like a family.
This team is not going to sneak up on anybody.
This team is really starting to gel.
This team is running like a well-oiled machine.
This team is showing flashes of brilliance.
This team is starting to make some noise.
This team is struggling to find its identity.
This team shows a lot of character.
This team shows a lot of heart.
This team shows a lot of poise.
This team shows a lot of pride.
This team shows a lot of resiliency.
This team travels well.
This trade helps both ballclubs.
This was a confidence booster.
This was a good win for us.
This win is for all the fans.
This win was no fluke.
Those players form their nucleus.
Three up, three down.
Threw a curve ball
Threw it with a little something on it
Throwing aspirin tablets
Time is of the essence.
To (Have your bell rung)
To carry the team
To come in under the wire
To lose the game to _____________ is a massive disappointment
To serve up a fat pitch
To serve up a lollipop
To serve up a softball
To set the table
To shoot the rock
To take the crowd out of the game
To throw in the towel
Today we're going to see just how smart those computers are.
Took something off that one
Touch 'em all!
Turn on a dime
Turnovers killed us.
Turnovers will be the key.
Upon realizing they are on camera, spectators wearing fan gear will emphatically point to the team name or logo on their cap, T-shirt, or jacket.
vote of confidence.
Warm up the bus.
we are sh*t
We beat a very good team today.
We beat ourselves.
We brought our A-game.
We came out flat.
We came to play.
We came up a little short.
We can still hold our heads high.
We didn't get the big breaks today.
We didn't get the job done.
We didn't maintain the intensity for the entire 60 minutes.
We didn't match their intensity.
We don't care about moral victories.
We don't know the extent of his injuries.
We don't play these games on paper.
We dug ourselves a deep hole.
We feed off the energy of our fans.
We feel fortunate.
We finally got the monkey off our backs.
We got a wake-up call.
We had our chances but we let them slip away.
We hate to speculate on the injury.
We hope that cooler heads prevail.
We knew this would be no cakewalk.
We knew we had to defend our home turf.
We knew what we had to do and went out and did it.
We lost our focus.
We made a statement here today.
We made our own breaks.
We managed to eke out a win.
We only have to look in the mirror.
We played our hearts out.
We proved we're the better team.
We really took it to 'em.
We sent a message here today.
We shocked the world.
We shot ourselves in the foot.
We snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat.
We took them out of their game.
We want to attack them inside.
We were really on our game.
We weren't going to just lie down.
We weren't going to just roll over.
We weren't mentally prepared.
We'll be seeing a playoff system in college football before too long.
Well Jim, that's the best he could have done from there.
We'll just have to put this loss behind us.
We'll learn from this.
We'll use this win as a stepping stone to the next level.
Well, I just jinxed him.
Well, stranger things have happened.
We're glad to get out of here with the "W".
We're going to savor this victory.
We're going to use this win as a building block.
We're happy we could pull this one out at the end.
We're not going to rest on our laurels.
We're tickled to death.
We've got a bench-clearing brawl.
We've got a late flag.
We've got a real barn-burner.
We've got an intriguing matchup.
We've got the greatest fans in the world.
We've got the league's best offense against the league's best defense -- something's got to give.
We've got to take care of the ball.
We've still got plenty of football left.
What a beautiful golf shot.
What a difference a week makes.
What a duck!
What an incredible turnaround.
What has he done for you lately?
When a team is losing
When a team is winning
When ESPN is covering a college basketball game, there will be four shirtless frat boys in the stands with the letters E-S-P-N painted in sequence on their bare chests.
When it rains it pours.
When the camera pans through the stands after returning from a commercial break, fans close to the camera will stand up, extend an index finger and scream: "Woooooo! We're number one!" even if their team is losing or in last place.
When these two teams get together you can throw out their records.
When you put the puck on the net, good things are going to happen.
will they salvage anything?
You are a bunch of gutless wonders.
You are an embarrassment to your school.
You can feel the electricity.
You can feel the momentum swinging.
You can feel this one slipping away.
You can see the frustration starting to set in.
You can't abuse the tires.
You can't say enough about him.
You can't steal first base.
You can't stop him. You can only hope to contain him.
You can't stop him; you can only hope to contain him.
You can't teach that.
You could drive a bus through that defense
You could have driven a truck through that hole.
You couldn't beat the school for the blind.
You didn't care enough to win.
You don't want to give up a soft goal here.
You don't win the race on the first lap.
You draft the best available player.
You dream about this as a kid.
You drive for show - putt for dough.
You gotta go home with who brung you to the dance.
You have to respect their athleticism.
You have to respect their quickness.
You know that score won't hold up.
You really want to come away with some points when you're this close.
You take what the defense gives you.
You win as a team, you lose as a team.
You wonder how much punishment ________ can absorb.
You'll always regret it if you don't play your best today. This is our biggest game.
You'll be hearing a lot from him.
Your parents would be ashamed of you.
You've got to finish to win.
You've got to hand it to them.
Zigged when he should have zagged