Most Overused Sports Cliches (Some about the Cowboys)

[remdak]

A few plays here or there and this team would be 14-2.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

"On paper, they're the team to beat"

I believe the Cowboys have the most Paper Super Bowls of any team on the league.

 

[Valkyr]

"Prevent defense prevents you from winning"

Well, yeah, if you ignore the games that it helped you win. And if you think every DC is complete moron who uses a defense that constantly loses the game for 40 years.

 

[Established1971]

I’m old enough to remember back in 1978 when NFL Films dubbed the Cowboys “America’s Team”. Tom Landry hated it, but Tex Schramm loved it. It was accurate then- the Cowboys were clearly the most popular football team in America.

But 43 years later, IMO, it’s not only a tired moniker, I’m not sure it’s still accurate. But that led me to think about some other tired and overused quotes that are commonly said about the Dallas Cowboy and sports in general that are either used too often or just flat goofy.

Here are a few I came up with in no particular order of importance:

• “America’s Team”
• “War Daddy”
• “Cover corner”
• “Possession receiver”
• “Who’s going to step up?” (When an injury happens to an important player)
• “_____ is in the best shape of his life.” (Said every year about some player- true or not)
• “_____ is having a great camp.” (Said every year about some spare who will either not make the team or never play much)
• “Hot Boyz” (yuck)

So what are some other tired old cliches we hear too often? Seems like every offseason is full of old cliches.
What say you?

"they have a lot of weapons"
I remember this phrase begun with the late 70s Cowboys when they had Springs and Newsome and so many guys who carry the ball or receive. Now it is used to death, even 2-14 teams "have a lot of weapons" All it means these days is their roster is filled.

 

[blueblood70]

glory....

hole....

lol

 

[blueblood70]

its a process

 

[Aviano90]

"You have to give 110%"

No, you can only give 100%. You weren't giving 100% before if you think you're doing 110% now.

 

[RS12]

Looks great without pads.

Is having a great camp.

Oxnard legend.

 

[Cowpolk]

Hot Seat

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

“Coverage sack”

Every sack is a coverage sack. If guys were wide open all the time then there’d be no sacks.

If the QB holds onto the ball for so long that you’re no longer giving the dlineman credit for the play, then its not the secondary... you need a new quarterback

 

[Mannix]

I want to VOMIT anytime anyone on the MLB Network says that so and so "went oppo"....I hadn't even heard that Stupid A term until about 3 years ago....now it gets worn out!!! ***I'm easily annoyed***

 

[Starforever]

This team sucks!
(Pick Player) sucks!
(Pick Player), is a thug!
I wish we had (pick player), on this team.

 

[Winonesoon]

1. A chosen few.

2. Golden Boys.

3. Bench marks

4. Invested.

5. Home cooking.

6. retread.

7. Fodder.

8. System player

9. JAG

10. Clip board holder.

 

[JoeKing]

The Cowboys still enjoy a ton of fans at road games. They annually take in the most money by fans. Their attendance record at home is the highest in the league every year. The Networks know they draw the ratings. How are they not still America's team, @Bobhaze?

Now for some cliches...

He gave 110%

Take it one game at a time

On any given Sunday

These guys came to play

Defense wins Championships.

Must-win game

 

[Bobhaze]

The Cowboys still enjoy a ton of fans at road games. They annually take in the most money by fans. Their attendance record at home is the highest in the league every year. The Networks know they draw the ratings. How are they not still America's team, @Bobhaze?

Now for some cliches...

He gave 110%

Take it one game at a time

On any given Sunday

These guys came to play

Defense wins Championships.

Must-win game

I’m not saying the Cowboys aren’t popular. We are clearly a top 5 most popular team in the NFL. I am saying we aren’t alone as “America’s Team”.

 

[JoeKing]

I’m not saying the Cowboys aren’t popular. We are clearly a top 5 most popular team in the NFL. I am saying we aren’t alone as “America’s Team”.

Yes, we are! It's our moniker and we aren't sharing it with anyone! When did you join the Chinese Communist Party? God Bless America!

 

[Jinxx13x]

The right kind of guy

All three phases of the game

Zeke Looks Fat (HAHAHAHAHAHAHa)

War daddy

He is only playing hard cause its a contract year

The one or two games a year fans say don't matter if we lose ( every game is important )

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Player A is a stud.
Day 1 Starter.
Beast
It is what it is.
Take it to the house.

 

[nightrain]

underrated

 

[links18]

"X is more quick than fast."