What were the most memorable quotes in the world of Baltimore sports in 2025? Here are a few, from Derik Queen to Mark Andrews.
“Even though the shock and disappointment are unlike anything I’ve felt before, I refuse to let the situation define me. I promise that this adversity will only make me stronger and fuel us as we move forward.”
– Ravens tight end Mark Andrews on Instagram Jan. 23 after his key fumble and drop contributed to the Ravens’ 27-25 divisional-round loss to the Bills
“I wanted to spend an extra night in New York this year to celebrate Christmas with my team and I was told that we can’t do that because it’s too expensive. I don’t know how we can be a top-tier program and I can’t spend one extra night in New York because it’s too expensive.”
– Former Terps men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard March 20 detailing his frustrations with the resources available at Maryland prior to taking the Villanova job
“I mean, so I think I’m from Baltimore, that’s why.”
– Former Maryland big man Derik Queen March 23 explaining why he had the confidence to ask for the ball down 71-70 with 3.7 seconds left against Colorado State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament
“I’m kind of in disbelief, honestly.”
– Brandon Hyde after the Orioles left 15 runners on base in a 4-3 loss to the Nationals on May 16, which turned out to be his final game as manager
“I’ve actually gotten a little bit better with that. I’m not really superstitious anymore. [My wife Tessa and I] actually have a pact. She wears these pair of pants she’s worn probably my last five starts, and it’s doing really well.”
– Orioles lefty Trevor Rogers Aug. 8 explaining the key to his success in 2025
“Look, if we want to force the front office’s hand, or force things to happen in this organization, we’ve got to prove that we’re able to play winning baseball. That’s very important to this clubhouse. That’s very important to me.”
– Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg Aug. 17 on what it meant to finish the season strong
“I feel like sometimes Ravens fans can be a little spoiled, just the amount of success that this franchise has had. We lose five games and the world’s about to end.”
– Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton Sept. 25 standing up for defensive coordinator Zach Orr following a 1-2 start
“My bad, Sorry mom!”
– Navy quarterback Blake Horvath on Twitter Oct. 11 after letting an f-bomb slip in his postgame interview on ESPN2 following a 32-31 win at Temple
“I wouldn’t say people don’t take their job seriously, don’t get me wrong. But I didn’t feel like it was the time for that. We’ve got a lot of work to do.”
– Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson Oct. 28 on why he asked for the ping pong table and pinball machine to be removed from the locker room following a 1-5 start
“I can’t worry or spend too much time worrying about my message to the fans. It’s about the message to our supporters, the message to the players in that locker room, the message to the players that are going to help us transform this football program.”
– Maryland football coach Michael Locksley Nov. 29 after losing to Michigan State to finish a second straight 4-8 season
Photo Credits: Kenya Allen/PressBox
Issue 296: December 2025 / January 2026
Originally published Dec. 17, 2025