There's nothing more hilarious or humoring than listening to a coach go ballistic after a game or even when a reporter just rubs him the wrong way. It is amazing because we expect these larger than life figures to be the calm men we picture in our heads. But when some of these guys get angry, it's simply time to back away and let them vent.
I thought I would take a look at some of the greatest sports rants of all-time. From baseball to college football, to woman's college basketball, the list is complete with some of the most hilarious moments of all-time in sports rants. My first place selection might surprise you. There is also one not so sports related rant/interview with my main man Jim Rome located at the end for your personal entertainment.
10. Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State Football Head Coach
Gundy stands up for his players and calls a newspaper out for taking a cheap shot at his player.
9. Tony La Russa, St. Louis Cardinals Manager
Tony La Russa is upset about a newspaper's article about the Chicago Cubs and decides not to answer the reporter's question.
8. Jim Mora, Indianapolis Colts Head Coach
Mora is upset about turnovers then says he hope that the Colts can just "win a game."
7. Kevin Borseth, Michigan Wolverines Woman's Basketball Coach
Borseth makes a great entrance as he goes on to complain about rebounding.
6. Herm Edwards, New York Jets Head Coach
Herm Edwards tells how it's important to "win the game!"
5. Dan Hawkins, Colorado Buffaloes Football Head Coach
Hawkins goes on to rant about how Colorado is a D-1 football program! And if you don't like it, go play intramurals.
4. Hal McRae, Kansas City Royals Manager
McRae gets upset after reporters ask him "stupid questions" and goes on to throw things everywhere.
3. Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers guard
Iverson discusses his frustration that the media is only talking about him missing one practice instead of his on-court production.
2. John Chaney, Temple Men's Basketball Coach
John Chaney nearly gets into a fight with opposing head coach John Calipari after a Temple player was ejected for throwing elbows at the opposing team and threatens, "I'll kill you!."
1. Lee Elia, Chicago Cubs Manager
This rant occurred in 1983 after the Cubs lost a one-run game in which the hometown Wrigley fans were booing the Cubs the entire game. (Warning: Explicit language)
*BONUS* My favorite, border-line sports-related rant goes to Jim Rome.
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3 months ago
no winslow soldier video????
3 months ago
Thomas, fantastic article and this was a great idea to write about. I love how you gave a video as support for each rant and it shows the professionalism you put into your work. I can;t wait to read more of your work after this awesome article. Keep up the good work!
3 months ago
Brilliant!
3 months ago
Haha, Jim got his a$$ beat! Sorry, thought that was pretty funny, he deserves it.
3 months ago
I liked the article, but no Dennis Green? No "They are who we thought they are"? Come on, that rant possibly finished his career as a head coach for good
from 3 months ago
And gave endless ammo for any reporter going after Green. "He was who we thought he was, a horrible coach." It just writes itself.
3 months ago
Thanks for the article Thomas. It was great to hear the Elia tirade again.
3 months ago
good read.
as a saints fan (who mora formerly coached) i can't really hear the word "playoffs" and say say "playoffs????!!!!!!! don't talk about playoffs!!!!"
in a nerdy high pitched voice.
3 months ago
I don't know if La Russa's was a top 10 rant of all time, but it was hilarious and awesome to see him finally get excited about something. Bernie Miklasz (the guy he freaked out at), is a total garbage reporter and the biggest fair weather fan in the world. We call him Bernie the Hutt in St. Louis.
Great read.
2 months ago
I've always hated Jim Rome he's a moron and has no respect for anyone but himself.
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