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MondayNightFootball.com report
On Nov. 20, Dennis Miller delivered many amusing highlights throughout the Redskins-Rams game at the Trans World Dome.
Do you ever feel the need to pull out a dictionary to understand some of Miller's references? Well, Britannica.com explains this Monday Night Football commentator's cultural and historical references each week.
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Dennis Miller had plenty of light moments throughout his first year in the booth.
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No. 1
Dennis Miller's best line from Monday night takes aim at Dan Wilkinson's alma mater: "The Ohio State Buckeyes got the butt-kicking this weekend."
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No. 2
After kicker Scott Bentley (of FSU's wide right fame) successfully converted an on sides kick: "Well, the sad thing was Bentley was trying to kick that away."
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No. 3
Referring to Jeff George's resemblance to a certain television and movie personality: "Quarterback Tom Arnold ..."
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No. 4
Describing the job of punter for the St. Louis Rams: "Is that the kushest job in the world? That's like playing triangle in KC and the Sunshine Band."
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No. 5
After learning that Referee Ron Blum is also a golf professional: "Really? He didn't keep his arm very straight on that intentional grounding call earlier. I'm a little surprised."
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No. 6
Hyping next Monday night's Packers-Panthers matchup: "Big! Big! First time we've had two 9-1 teams this late in the season, Al, huh? Playing for home field throughout the playoffs."
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No. 7
"(Kicker) Eddie Murray is Eddie Money from 45 (yards) in."
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No. 8
"Earhole me, Danno, we gotta get up for this. (Pause) Let's go, baby."
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No. 9
After Dan Fouts called out his claim that he goes back all the way to Pittsburgh with Rams defensive coach Bud Carson: "I traveled under the name (former tackle for the 'Steel Curtain' defense) 'Ernie Holmes' back then."
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No. 10
After explaining how quickly he removes his coat and tie nearing the end of the game: "I'm standing here in a sports bra."
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