"He ran unmolested down the field!" : Unique Sports Expressions

"He ran unmolested down the field!" : Unique Sports Expressions

Sometimes, the terms and expressions used by announcers to describe the action during games can sound bizarre, comical, and at times bawdy. Can you match the expression with the proper sport? Let's test your sports vocabulary! In each case, simply identify to which sport the expression applies.

"Sin Bin"

"Snowman"

"Pound the rock"

"Go for the five hole"

"A Whiff"

"Ease up your grip on the shaft"

"Don't stop your dribble"

"Dropping Dimes"

"Joe Pesci"

"A High Hard One"

"Can of corn"

"Let's turn two"

"Sixth Man"

"Coffin Corner"

"Swish"

"Granny shot"

"Hail Mary"

"Chin music"

"Ducks on the pond"

"He ran unmolested down the field!"

"Lettuce"

"Three in the Key"

"Chicklets"

"Duster"

"Danny Devito"

"Texas Wedge"

"Yard Sale"

"Around the horn"

"James Joyce"

"Fireman"

"He ran unmolested down the field!" : Unique Sports Expressions

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.


Did you know
Ayrton Senna is widely regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, with three world championships and 41 race wins.
The MLS is the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.
The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UEFA Respect Program promotes fair play and respect on and off the field.