In the meantime here's Berman
"Bert Be Home Blyleven" - Used to describe Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven. Referring to "be home by eleven."
"He-di-he-di-he-di-he" - used in highlights of erstwhile New York Giants receiver Chris Calloway, who shares a surname with Cab Calloway, composer of "Minnie the Moocher". Typically, Berman would sing the phrase while (Tom Jackson would sing the song's refrain, "Ho-di-ho-di-ho-di-ho".
"Tiki-Bear" refering to now retired New York Giant Tiki Barber.
"Mar-shall, Mar-shall, Mar-shall!" - used in highlights of Marshall Faulk, a play on Jan Brady's line about her sister, "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia", in the television show, The Brady Bunch as well as Marshall University's run of football championships in their first four years of their second stint in the Mid-American Conference (1997-2000).
"The Brady Bunch!"- referring to the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots
"Curtis My Favorite Martin"- used for Curtis Martin of the New York Jets, a reference to the television show My Favorite Martian
"All he does is catch touchdowns"- on touchdown plays by Cris Carter, quoting former coach Buddy Ryan's criticism of Carter
"Look at that little Meggett run!" - used to describe the diminutive Dave Meggett, a play on the controversial Howard Cosell line, "Look at that little monkey run"; used again in the 2005 movie The Longest Yard.
"Primetime, Primetime, Primetime" - referring to Deion Sanders by his nickname.
"Say it ain't Sosa!" - used when Sammy Sosa hits a home run
"Jake daylight come, and you gotta Delhomme" - used for Carolina Panthers' quarterback Jake Delhomme (a reference to "The Banana Boat Song" by Harry Belefonte).
"T.J. you say HoushmandZAYdah, I say HoushmandZAHdah, I say [whatever Houshmandzadeh accomplishes]" - used for wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh as his commonly mispronounced name.
"David "Green" Akers" - used for place kicker David Akers of the Philadelphia Eagles in reference to the 1960s television show Green Acres.
"Then the Rams go to...The Marshall Plan!!!" - used when the St. Louis Rams call a play designed for Marshall Faulk that results in a big play or a touchdown. Referring to George Marshall's plan for Europe after World War II
"Jonathan Viiiiilllllmaaaaaa!!!" - a play on Wilma Flintstone; used for Jonathan Vilma, a linebacker for the New York Jets.
"Mike "You're in good hands with" Alstott" - Used when Mike Alstott gets a touchdown, alluding to the Allstate slogan.
"Lito, ohhh ohhh ohh ohaa" referring to Lito Sheppard of the Philadelphia Eagles when he intercepts a pass, in reference to the Boz Scaggs song Lido Shuffle.
"'Werewolves of' London Fletcher" - Used when London Fletcher (now Fletcher-Baker) makes a defensive play on the ball, in reference to the Warren Zevon song "Werewolves of London" freqently adding the lyrics from the song "He's havin' a piña colada at Trader Vic's".
"John Carney...Sheila McRae...goodnight everybody!" - Used anytime placekicker John Carney kicks a game-winning field goal, a reference to actor Art Carney from the closing segment of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Joseph "Live and Let" Addai referring to Joseph Addai, and the Paul McCartney song "Live and Let Die".
"Mike Cat Scratch Fever Nugent" referring to Mike Nugent, New York Jets placekicker, and legendary musician Ted Nugent.
"Rob My Bironas" referring to Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans placekicker, and "My Sharona" by The Knack.
"Heath Bar Evans" referring to Heath Evans, New England Patriots runningback, and the chocolate candy bar, Heath Bar.
"Famous" Amos Zereoue - a play on Famous Amos cookies.
Eric "Sleeping With" Bienemy - a play on the movie Sleeping With The Enemy.
"Well-dressed" Amani Toomer - referring to the expensive designer brand Armani.
"The Bay of Pigs" - referring to the times when both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers were terrible and played each other. (Actually, late ESPN NFL personality Pete Axthelm coined it, but Berman continued to use it after Axthelm's death in 1991.)
"Shaun McDonald had a farm" referring to a wide receiver on the Rams.
"Rudi, Rudi, Rudi Johnson-used for Rudi Johnson of the Bengals in reference to Rudy Ruettiger, the Notre Dame walk-on player whose story was the basis of the 1993 movie Rudy.
Da da da da da..da da..Here's Carson - used for Carson Palmer, in reference to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Josh Tears of McCown - QB from the Raiders, in reference to the 1967 song "The Tears of a Clown" by The Miracles.
Hey, you, get off of Mike Cloud - used for RB Mike Cloud, in reference to the 1965 song "Get Off of My Cloud" by The Rolling Stones.
Touchy..Feely.. either Missey or Goody- used for kicker Jay Feely when he makes or misses a big kick.
Tatum/Mike for whom the Bell tolls- used for the Broncos running backs Tatum and Mike Bell, in reference to the novel/movie/film For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Ken use the force Lucas- used for Panthers defensive back Ken Lucas, a play off of a Star Wars line.
Warrick well Dunn- used for Falcons running back Warrick Dunn.
Omare..O O O O- used for Dolphins kicker Olindo Mare, a play off of the famous Italian song, "Volare".
Jeremiah was a bullfrog Trotter- used for Jeremiah Trotter, a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, referring to a lyric from the 1971 song "Joy to the World" recorded by Three Dog Night.
57 varieties of Hines Ward- used for Hines Ward of the Steelers, a pun on the Heinz ketchup slogan.
Mark Strawberry Fields- the one-time linebacker of the Carolina Panthers, in reference to the 1967 song "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles.
José can you see Canseco- the infamous former A's and D-Rays player.
When referring to Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, he will often hum the tune to "If I Only Had A Brain" from The Wizard of Oz. This is a reference to the Scarecrow character played by Ray Bolger, with whom Marc (at least phonetically) shares a surname.
He could .. eat .. all .. the .. dots- a reference to Pacman Jones, when normally Berman would say "He could .. go .. all .. the .. way."
Reggie 'Stately Wayne Manor' - a reference to Reggie Wayne, a play off of Batman's mansion Wayne Manor.
"Flowers for Algernon" - used for Alge Crumpler, a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons.
"Cedric 'On Broadway' Benson" - used for the Chicago Bears running back in reference to George Benson, who recorded the most well-known version of the song On Broadway.
"Alf Landon Johnson" - reference to a Cincinnati Bengals linebacker about 1936 Presidential candidate Alf Landon.
Bob "Sister" Christian, "He's Motorin" - used when Bob Christian has the football, in reference to the song "Sister Christian" by the band Night Ranger in which the word "Motorin" is part of the chorus.
"David "Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey's" Kircus", a reference to a famous circus.
"Scott Supercalifragilisticexpiali Brosius", in reference to the famous phrase from Mary Poppins.
"Grand mama!" - Used to refer to Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson (football), a nickname used on former NBA player Larry Johnson (basketball).
Jerome "The bus buh buh buh" - Used to refer to retired Steelers running back Jerome Bettis.
""Richotet" Reche Caldwell" - What he calls New England Patriots Reche Caldwell.
"Laurence "Bony" Maroney" - What he calls New England Patriots Halfback Laurence Maroney. Usually punctuated with the song lyrics, "I gotta girl named Boney Maroney."
"Jeff "Dream" Weaver" - What he calls pitcher Jeff Weaver in reference to the song by Gary Wright.
"Alexander "If loving you is wrong, I don't want to be" Wright - used to refer to former Cowboys WR Alexander Wright.
Samari 'Shake, Rattle, and' Rolle - Used for Ravens CB Samari Rolle.
"Temple Beth-El Johnson" - What he calls former New England Patriots KR/WR Bethel Johnson.
"Reuben Droughns goes on...and on...and on..." - used whenever newly acquired New York Giants RB Reuben Droughns breaks a large gain. Refers to when someone "drones" in speech.
"Justin Durant Durant - Hungry Like the Wolf" - Used when the Jaguars selected linebacker Justin Durant in the 2007 NFL Draft. Reference to the song by Duran Duran.
"Bengie 'Don't call me Yadier' Molina" - When talking about San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina because of Bengie having two brothers in baseball, also catchers.
"John 'I am not a' Kruk"-Talking about former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman John Kruk, in reference to former US president Richard Nixon's famous line after the Watergate scandal.
"It's a Sellers market" - When referring to Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers.
"Albert 'Winnie-the-Pujols'" when he announced St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols at the 2007 Home Run Derby.
"Generalissimo Julio Franco" used when talking about nutrion-nut and diligent infielder Julio Franco
Barry "U.S" Bonds- referring to San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds.
Hideki Ir-Ra-Boo-Yah!"- whenever someone hit a homer off former yankee pitcher Hideki Irabu.
Todd "Which Hand Do You" Frohwirth-- in reference to the former Major League pitcher.
When talking about former Buffalo Sabres' teammates, Alexei Zhitnik and Richard Shmelik: "What does your Zhitnik Shmelik?"
Craig "Matinee at the" Biggio
Mike "pepperoni" Piazza
C.C."Splish Splash I was takin" Sabathia
Olmedo "Do this, do that, can't you read the" Sáenz, during the Giants-Dodgers game August 2, 2007
