One of the best things about watching Philadelphia 76ers games on TV is the enthusiastic call by long-time play-by-play announcer Mark Zumoff.
For Sixers fans: Don’t you just love it when he goes ballistic everytime one of our players ferociously throws one down or gets a blocked shot in the crucial moments in close games? So without further ado…
Here are My Top 10 Mark Zumoffisms
10. “Nothing doing”
9. “Down it goes”
8. “The bump-and-run”
7. “Playing amongst the trees”
6. “Whistles are silent”
5. “All cotton for [fill in Sixer player]”
4. “Bustin’ a move”
3. “Picking up some loose change”
2. “Locking all windows and doors”
And my #1 Mark Zumoffism is…
“For the win……YESSSSSS @#*&%^?#%$^&#$#!!!!” (Sadly this one doesn’t happen as often as we all would like.)
I know these aren’t all of the signature quotes from the Sixers play-by-play man. So what’s your favorite Mark Zumoffism?
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no love for “turning garbage into gold”?
“In rhythm”
Haven’t heard “in rhythm” as much since Korver was traded. I am sure it will return with more frequency once the Sixers bring in another 3-pt threat.
John - Definitely a worthy choice for the list.
How about ‘ We’re on the see-saw now”. A classic. I also enjoy an enthusiastic ” Innn rhythm for two”
“Unfinished business” - Just heard that one tonight after Iggy missed a lay-up after a really nice drive.
OK who was watching the game last night. I was watching off and on and at one point I heard the best ZUMOFF-ism of all time. I have never heard it before, but it should be patented. It was late in the 4th and the Griz cut it to 8 and the sixers were in need of a bucket. Andre Miller took it upon himself to make a move, nice head fake, and there ya go, bucket. Zumoff roars, and I quote, “You NEED Something? Dial 1-800- ANDRE-MILLER!!!” I died laughing and was rolling on the floor. Classic, had to hear it.
Brian - that is awesome. I missed the game last night but hopefully he uses that one more often if Miller is on the team after the Feb. 21st trade deadline.
Some Exciting times ahead.
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Earlier this season against the Heat (not sure which game, but I’m pretty sure it was in Philly), Miami successfully executed a pick and roll, and Zumoff’s call was “Wade to a rolling Blount”
Going back a ways, when the song was popular, Zumoff would use “Gettin jiggy wit it” usually for an Iverson crossover or drive to the basket.
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