Only thing I used to follow religiously was Major Leage Baseball (Cardinals being my home team).

When they struck right before the world series (was that 1992 or so?), the industry pretty much lost me forever after keeping me keyed to the TV all season right before the World Series Strike.

That being said, it's almost impossible to escape some sports commentaries and interviews following news in general. Regardless of the sport, for the most part.

Here's some things I consistantly see over the years, and is reallly kindof funny when you look at it.

Typical interview responses (wash, rinse, repeat).

Team manager who is facing a upcoming team with a lessor record:

"Yeah, the (insert team here) has had their problems, but we are hopeful for a great game. I respect their ongoing efforts, and wish them the best." They, Uhhhh... we cannot forget they are capable of, HHHHmmm.... great things"

Translation: "They are so bad, they need a license to enter the stadium. What a bunch of wusses!"

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Team manager with poor record being interviewed:;

"Yes, we been plagued with (insert the excuse here), but we are confident in our rebound ability."

Translation: "Lord, give me the strength to know what the heck we're doing! I have no clue!{

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Most common response to any interviewer:

"Well, Yeah! We'll see.... you know how it is. They are a good team with problems, and we understand that. We think we're in a....AHHHH....good position here. but.... You know? What can I say? The other team has a lot to offer, and UHHHH....well, we always hope to give our fans a good show.

We've been, uuuHHHH... pretty blessed with some good luck and good talent. So, Uhhhhh,..... well, you know....we'lll just keep at it and, UUUhhhh....the, well... We hope our good season continues.

Translation: "I'm not commiting to ANYTHING that may get me in trouble, so I just Uhhhh, well, you know.... Try to keep it real with you all.

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Feel free to add your generalized quotes and translations!

BTW, Darryl Strawerry lives right around the corner from me.

Could not ASK for a nicer guy, that comes from a host of problems!

I made the mistake of shaking his hand, and it hurt for days!