Did You See This? Thad Matta ‘Semi-Pro’ reference

Without ever seeing Thad Matta’s DVD collection or Netflix queue, it’s safe to say he’s watched Will Ferrell’s “Semi-Pro” a time or two. He’s had to, because the coach referenced one of the movie’s most popular catchphrases in Sunday’s postgame press conference following No. 14 Ohio State’s victory over No. 2 Michigan. The phrase: “E.L.E,” or “Everybody Love Everybody.” Watch Matta’s Hollywood reference now.

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For those who haven’t seen “Semi-Pro,” it’s a 2008 film that takes a comical look at the now-defunct ABA. Ferrell, whose character Jackie Moon owns one of the teams, uses E.L.E as his team mantra.

Here’s exactly what Matta said:

“We lost our composure there momentarily, for a while. You’re talking to guys, you know, kind of the Will Ferrell E.L.E man, E.L.E. Everybody Love Everybody here.”

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