What are the best quotes in the world of Baltimore sports in 2022? Here are a few, from Buck Britton to Trey Mancini to Justin Tucker.
“He’s a brother to me, so when you lose a brother, it’s tough. When I was … out there on Sunday, you do think about that, you do think about how this is what he would love to see and he’s probably looking down really, really proud.”
– Former Maryland running back Jake Funk on thinking of Jordan McNair during Super Bowl LVI when he was with the Los Angeles Rams
“We are going to bring the swag back to Maryland basketball, and we are going to win at a high level.”
– New Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard during his introductory news conference March 22
“Don’t go out there and do anything more than you have to. We’re not looking for a hero. Be Adley Rutschman, because the regular Adley Rutschman is plenty … especially when you’re going to Camden Yards and you’re going to play in the big leagues for the first time.”
– Triple-A Norfolk manager Buck Britton telling Adley Rutschman he was heading to the big leagues the night before his May 21 debut
“These are guys who I credit with saving my life two years ago.”
– Former Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini Aug. 1 on why it was particularly hard to say goodbye to the Baltimore training staff after he was traded to the Astros
“I think it’s liftoff from here for this team.”
– Orioles GM Mike Elias Aug. 3, after trading Trey Mancini and Jorge López ahead of the deadline
“From there, I’m just a system kicker. The ball kicks itself at that point.”
– Ravens kicker Justin Tucker following his game-winning 43-yard field goal Oct. 9, explaining to NBC how Baltimore’s placekicking operation puts him in a position to succeed
“What are we doing on the plane ride back home? I heard Lamar’s leading us in high knees. Ravens flock, let’s fly.”
– Tucker poking fun at Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during teammate Marlon Humphrey’s Instagram Live after Baltimore’s 27-22 win against the Buccaneers Oct. 27
“I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of a football team after a game — win or loss — as I was this game.”
– Then-Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo following the Mids’ 35-32 loss to Notre Dame at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium Nov. 12
“If Lamar had me, Anquan and Torrey, he wouldn’t be running nowhere.”
– Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones Nov. 16 on how Lamar Jackson’s game would be different with the 2012 Ravens Super Bowl receiving corps
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Issue 278: December 2022 / January 2023
Originally published Dec. 21, 2022