Random Craziest Coach Meltdowns (25 items)

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  (#24) Mike Singletary

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  While former linebacker Mike Singletary was a great linebacker - after all, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his playing career - he wasn't able to teach players to perform with the same passion while a head coach.

  That didn't stop Singletary from trying to inspire them through different tactics, however, as he called out his star tight end Vernon Davis for not being a "team player," and said that he wanted "winners" on his team.
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  (#7) Billy Martin

  • Dec. at 61 (1928-1989)

  Known as one of the biggest managerial hot heads in MLB history, former New York Yankees manager Billy Martin had a number of instances in which he saw himself face-to-face with an umpire.

  Each time Martin exited the dugout to argue a call, there was no telling what would come out of his mouth - and this was one of his best.
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  (#1) Bob Knight

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  Rather than give one, specific instance of former college head coach Bob Knight blowing up, just site back and take in the craziness of his top-10 meltdown moments. Knight was the king of losing his cool, throwing chairs, ripping into the media and, yes, even going off on his own players.
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  (#17) Rick Pitino

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  One has to give former Boston Celtics head coach Rick Pitino credit for one thing: he definitely knew the franchise's great history.

  After Pitino was asked how he would keep his players positive following a crushing loss to the Toronto Raptors back in 2000, the coach responded by calmly telling the reporter that some of the team's all-time greats would not be walking through the door, listing players like Larry Bird and Kevin McHale.
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  (#3) Phillip Wellman

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  This one will leave you nearly speechless after seeing this one.

  Like other minor league managers listed here, Phillip Wellman took things to a whole new level with this crazy meltdown back in 2007, crawling to the pitcher's mound as if he was in a bunker during a war and throwing the rosin bag as if it were a grenade.

  It's absolutely insane - and yet, you won't be able to stop laughing at it.
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  (#12) Mike Ditka

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  Ditka.

  Just the name itself embodies intimidation, doesn't it? That's why the former head coach always seemed to do as he wanted to, often showing his true colors no matter the situation.

  After a poor showing by his New Orleans Saints team in practice, Ditka was clearly a little irked, using his steely personality to respond to a reporter's question and, for a moment, probably making the writer's heart stop for fear that the coach was going to knock him out.

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