STATE FISH
A Massachusetts cape is named for this state fish, a valuable food source
cod
I can't believe the ref called one of these on our goalie for elbowing, but I'm ready to go to the box & serve it
a penalty
To leave one's home & roots is to "pull up" these
STAKES (STEAKS)
It "makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise"
"Early to bed and early to rise"
In electricity, having a "short" is short for this kind of problem
The largemouth species of this fish is the state fish of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi & Georgia
bass
Put me in as this substitute on the basepaths! I'll steal second before you know it
a pitch runner
I must have offended people to get this kind of reception when I arrived at the cookoff
CHILLY (CHILI)
In "The Wizard of Oz", Dorothy clicks her heels & repeats this before she's whisked back to Kansas
"There's no place like home"
Take note: a secretary takes notes using this system that uses symbols for words & phrases
shorthand
it's Wisconsin's state fish and the largest of the pike family
a muskellunge or muskie
Coach, we need rebounds. I can lead us to the promised land like this Hall of Fame Rockets & Sixers center
Moses Malone
Before the police could arrest him for his crimes with sheep, he "took it on" this
THE LAM (LAMB)
It "seldom knocks twice", so make the most of it
Opportunity
She reprised her "Cheers" role as Diane Chambers on "Frasier"
Shelley Long
This largest species of salmon, Oregon's state fish, shares its name with an Indian tribe & may grow to 3 feet
the Chinook salmon
Put me in at quarterback! Wilson & I have been working on this old-time trick play named for a monument
Statue of Liberty play
Produced by mating
BRED (BREAD)
"Better the foot slip than" this body part
tongue/lip
It won't be long, because this kind of cook prepares food quickly, like at a diner
short order cook
South Dakota chose the walleye, while North Dakota chose the northern type of this fish
a pike
Put me in at this soccer position also called halfback--I can help on both offense & defense
midfielder
It's noted for its huge antlers
MOOSE (MOUSSE)
"Manus manum lavat" is the Latin equivalent of this proverb
"One hand washes the other"
Someone with a quick temper is said to have one of these less than lengthy ignition devices
short fuse