Favorite sports quotes

[SinceThe70s]

I'm new to the board, been following for a while, thanks for the insights, angst and commiseration. After another rough season maybe some humor is in order and this board rarely disappoints.

 

So whats your favorite sports quote? I'll start with the following from former Tampa Bay Bucs coach John McKay:

 

Reporter: Coach, what do you think of your teams execution?

McKay: I'm all for it.

[bbb]

That's the best one ever, right there.

[Augie]

That was my go to!

[4merper4mer]

Tom Couglin: playoffs? PLAYOFFS?

[BillsFanM.D.]

"It took the sails right out of our wind."

 

Coach Bullough

[Maybe Someday]

"He was in the pile giving him the business."

 

Tom Couglin: playoffs? PLAYOFFS?

You mean Jim Mora? That's a classic! So is his "diddly poo" rant. Edited January 6, 2016 by 3 --> 10 Connection

[26CornerBlitz]

Where Else Would You Rather Be Than Right Here, Right Now? - Marv Levy

[Augie]

Where Else Would You Rather Be Than Right Here, Right Now? - Marv Levy

I change my vote. Not as funny, but....wow! More powerful I agree. Forgot that one. Nice choice. Edited January 6, 2016 by Augie

[Kelly the Dog]

When Herb Brooks was coaching the US Olympic team in the Miracle on Ice year, they were training before the games started, and he turned to (future Sabre) Randy McClanahan, and in front of the whole team screamed, "McClanahan! You play worse every day and right now you're playing like it's next week!!!"

[DC Tom]

Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.

[boyst]

"what you do should speak so loudly that no one can hear what you say." marv levy who was indirectly quoting Emerson.

[4merper4mer]

When Herb Brooks was coaching the US Olympic team in the Miracle on Ice year, they were training before the games started, and he turned to (future Sabre) Randy McClanahan, and in front of the whole team screamed, "McClanahan! You play worse every day and right now you're playing like it's next week!!!"

Eruzione also said he told the team before the start of their last game....after beating the Russians: if you lose this game you'll take it to your graves.......your effin graves.

 

I also like Greg Popovich's "Remember the Alamo" although I don't really know why and I'm not sure how it got so famous.

Edited January 6, 2016 by 4merper4mer

[cdubya]

I have always liked Patrick Roy responding to a quote from Jeremy Roenick by saying "I can't really hear what Jeremy is saying, my two Stanley cup rings are plugging my ears". Game set match Roy.

Edited January 6, 2016 by cdubya

[Manther]

Where Else Would You Rather Be Than Right Here, Right Now? - Marv Levy

My favourite ever!

 

So, my second favourite is the Jim Mora "playoffs rant".

[Kelly the Dog]

Another great one is Rex, bitchslapping Miami Dolphin Channing Crowder, by saying, "I've walked over tougher guys on my way to a fight."

Edited January 6, 2016 by Kelly the Dog

[ExWNYer]

These are especially applicable to us long-suffering Bills fans, IMO:

 

"It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." - Vince Lombardi

 

"The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks

[Formerly Allan in MD]

Most anything by Yogi.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

Marv: When it's too tough for them, it's just right for us!"

 

Varsity lacrosse coach, and I "borrow" this quote whenever we are playing a game with tough weather conditions. My players eat it up. Ready for battle.

[bbb]

"what you do should speak so loudly that no one can hear what you say." marv levy who was indirectly quoting Emerson.

 

I love ELP

[ganesh]

Tom Couglin: playoffs? PLAYOFFS?

Wasn't that the New Orleans Head Coach Jim Mora

Fandemonium - By the gr8 Van Miller