hooknladder Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) ...i don't think this guy is wrapped too tight Mike Singletary: The Whole Story Mike Singletary lost his debut as 49ers head coach, getting waxed by a Seattle team that entered the game with only one victory. Yet Singletary's post-game rant and his decision to send Vernon Davis to the showers was cheered from coast to coast, resonating with a nation of football fans tired of all the thugs, punks and bonus-baby divas in the NFL. The whole story is even more bizarre. At halftime of that game, Singletary called for the attention of his players. He then dropped his pants, turned around and pointed to his backside. He used this occasion and that visual to describe what happened to his team in the first half. A NFL source inside the room confirmed the story with my radio partner, XTRA 910 football guru Mike Jurecki, and added that Singletary then addressed the team for 3-4 minutes with his pants around his ankles. The 49ers trailed 20-3 at halftime. They would lose the game, 34-13. So, the question in San Francisco becomes this: Does Samurai Mike's legendary intensity rally a football team or does the Crazy Man Act alienate a football team? After all, old school only goes so far in the new world, especially with today's breed of pampered players. Edited October 30, 2008 by hooknladder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShaft Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 20-3 first half - 14-10 second half. Looks like it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 After all, old school only goes so far in the new world, especially with today's breed of pampered players. I think you said it right there ^ In Mike's day, it was more about being tough in the name of winning/pride in your team and your self as part of the team. These days, it seems to be more about money and glory for one's self often in spite of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pope Flick Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 So they've gone from the coach who was concerned with wearing a suit on the sidelines...to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 This may explain why he hasn't been a HC yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 This may explain why he hasn't been a HC yet. This was the first thought that popped in my head. Well maybe the second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 So, a guy drops his pants, points at his backside, in a locker room, with only guys in the room... in San Francisco. This surprises who? Seriously, he may be a little too emotional for his own sanity. Not quite the publicity the organization will be looking for long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 If the Singletary regime doesn't work out, there's always Charles Haley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 This may not translate to wins, but will certainly create a different mindset of the players, at least those that survive the certain makeover of the roster if he is retained. My bet is that it does actually translate to wins. He'll have to learn to pick his battles a little bit, but you don't see many Giants complaining about Coughlin's old school act anymore. I'm sure he got the attention of his players. This may have even been pre-meditated. IMO, he has the right kind of core for this approach. Willis and Gore are really the only two that have to buy into this. Everybody else will follow them. This team would be best served to play tough, hard-nosed football on both sides of the ball, which certainly fits Singletary's approach. As a Seahawks fan in the same division as SF, I'm horrified. I really think this is going to work. Even if it does not translate to wins, Singletary will give this team the attitude adjustment the next coach will need to win games. At worst case, he is Ty Willingham, who certainly hasn't won any games, but he brought in the right guys and has changed the attitude of his team, so the next coach will have a sound foundation already in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 His halftime speech prep went something like this... Option 1: "You played like a$$ in the first half." Option 2: Show them my naked a$$ and let them see what I thought of the gameplay. Wonder how many press folk will request to see his next halftime speech. He's like a mime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Nice visual aid. Belichick and Mangini used old movies and boxers. Singletary used the other kind of boxers. Maybe it'll get their attention. Give it a few weeks and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Surprised this was not used yet. Singletary pulled the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) Being forced to look at Singletary's hairy ass would be great aversion therapy. Not something you want to have to go through a second time I would imagine... Call me crazy, but I am still onboard. If they are that far gone where a coach feels the need to bare his ass then let the games begin. Edited October 30, 2008 by rattsass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Surprised this was not used yet. Well Big Ernie hadn't posted in here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 motivational speaker.................................check defensive coordinator..............................check out of his mind..........................................check head coach...............................................negative dood is out of touch with the modern game and player - game has changed, I have never seen a head coach come in and make it all about himself so fast. You can't do this chit from day 1, bet he has already lost half the team for calling out Davis publicly like that Iron Mike needs go go back to the speaking circuit - can rant and rave their all day long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Being forced to look at Singletary's hairy ass How do you know it's hairy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Iron Mike needs go go back to the speaking circuit - can rant and rave their all day long Iron Mike Ditka. Iron Mike Tyson. I think Samurai Mike is still the best nickname for Singletary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Jeez, took less time than I thought for california to turn Mike gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Jeez, took less time than I thought for california to turn Mike gay. He's been in SF since 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 How do you know it's hairy? I'm just ASSuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushey Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 If the Singletary regime doesn't work out, there's always Charles Haley. I had no idea that Haley was that insane and gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 In fairness, maybe he did it as a joke but still to make a point, which is questionable but not necessarily as nu....er crazy as it sounds. Also you guys are assuming he didn't have any underwear on. Not sure what that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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