Turn the sound down or else "everybody drink"

Since the dawn of TV, "the drinking game" has gained momentum.

Anytime a phrase or word is recited the call goes for "everybody drink!"

The core focus is typically an overused verbal piece of language. With the second round of the NFL playoffs just ahead, I offer this menagerie of choices to get your blood alcohol level up:

• (If Phil Simms is commentating): "When I played..." (Yes, Phil. We know you played. You have one more Super Bowl ring than most of us. We hope you kiss the Tuna's hand every time you see him.)

• "Darren Sproules is only 5-foot-6."

• "L.T.'s groin."

• "Ray Lewis is one of the all-time greats."

• "Cowher"+"coach, coaching" in the same breath.

• "Winless Lions."

• Surefire "first-day draft pick."

• "Tom Brady's knee."

• "Tom Brady's engaged."

• (If John Madden commentating): "Brett Favre" or "Peyton Manning" or "Tom Brady." (All three in a single thought -- chug it.)

• Everytime Brian Billick yells, "Mike."

• "Nickel back" or "dime back."

• "Warner was the MVP."

• "Mike Shanahan will go to..."

(And for the morning after: The cure, or so they claim.)