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The 10 Biggest Under-the-Radar Schmucks in Sports

Alex CallosAug 5, 2010

The definition of a schmuck is someone who does a stupid thing. A schmuck's behavior ranges from pesky and inconsiderate to obnoxious and manipulative.

While some schmucks carefully plan their bad behavior, for some it is unplanned and unforgivable.

In honor of the new movie Dinner for Schmucks staring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd, here is a list of the ten biggest under-the-radar schmucks in sports.

No. 10: Charlie Weis

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Starting the list is a man who just looks like a schmuck, former Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis.

Weis was a genius in New England as an offensive coordinator and fell flat on his face while coaching the Fighting Irish.

The big man seemed to have no clue what he was doing out there. If the definition of a schmuck is someone who does a stupid thing, Weis fit that description every Saturday afternoon in the fall.

Maybe he just wasn't meant to be a head coach.

No. 9: Ozzie Guillen

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Next on the list, is the man who is never afraid to say what is on his mind, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen.

Guillen has had many rants over his years of managing. The man is not afraid to say just about anything. A few weeks ago, he may have gone too far.

Guillen made the public comments that Asian players have more advantages when they come to the Major Leagues than the Latino players do.

Guillen complained about the lack of Spanish interpreters, while the Japanese players have their own interpreters.

Does he realize that well over 30 percent of Major League Baseball players speak Spanish.

Now is an interpreter really necessary?

This schmuck needs to learn when to keep his mouth shut.

No. 8: Milton Bradley

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Next on the list is troubled Seattle Mariners outfielder Milton Bradley.

Upon entering the league, Bradley has been somewhat of an enigma, prone to temper tantrums and tirades not suitable for a baseball field.

Leave it to Bradley to tear his ACL a few years ago while being held back by his first base coach during an argument with an umpire.

Bradley has played for a different team in each of the past four seasons, probably because he couldn't get along with anybody. Just ask Lou Pinella.

Maybe he is still mad about the unfair name his mother gave him 32 years ago. Either way this guy is the epitome of a schmuck.

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No. 7: Mike Leach

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For somebody who a few years ago was one of the most sought after coaches in college football, Mike Leach is now one of the biggest schmucks in all of sports.

As we all know, Leach was fired from Texas Tech for the mistreatment of one of his players who happened to be the son of ESPN analyst Craig James.

Leach was accused of making him stand in a dark electrical room during practice.

Many people have seen the video, and Mike Leach was eventually fired for this schmuck-like display.

Leach recently filed suit against Texas Tech. Good luck with that one.

No. 6: Dan Gilbert

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Until about a month ago, not much was known about Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.

The departure of LeBron James drastically changed that.

Gilbert lashed out at "The King" and for that reason alone, he makes this list of schmucks.

In his open letter to Cavaliers fans, Gilbert accused LeBron of deserting the city of Cleveland. Gilbert went on to whine and cry a little bit and then came perhaps the dumbest quote in the history of sports.

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER 'KING' WINS ONE."

Enough said about this schmuck.

No. 5: Latrell Sprewell

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It was nearly 13 years ago when Latrell Sprewell officially became a schmuck.

For those who don't remember, Sprewell took it upon himself to choke his head coach P.J. Carlesimo at a Golden State Warriors practice.

This was not the first time Sprewell had violence issues. In 1995, he fought with a teammate and later brought a 2x4 to practice while threatening to bring a gun.

In 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves offered Sprewell a three-year $21 million contract extension.

Sprewell vented by saying, "I have a family to feed."

Enough said about this schmuck.

No. 4: Lawrence Taylor

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Perhaps the greatest defensive player in the history of the NFL, Lawrence Taylor is quite possibly one of the biggest schmucks the league has ever seen as well.

During his Hall-of-Fame career, Taylor had many schmuck related occurrences, including admitting to using cocaine as early as his second year in the NFL.

Taylor was jailed three times after his retirement for drug possession and after getting clean for nearly 10 years, the schmuck in Taylor returned.

In 2009, Taylor was charged with leaving the scene of an accident in Florida and just a few months ago was charged with the statutory rape of a 16-year-old prostitute.

What a winner we have here.

No. 3: Gilbert Arenas

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One of the most recent shmucks on this list, Gilbert Arenas is currently suspended by the NBA, serving time for threatening teammate Javaris Crittendon with a gun.

To me, Arenas always seemed a little out there, but this seems a little too far.

"Agent Zero" as fans called him and "Hibachi" as he refers to himself has clearly taken a dive off the deep end.

In a poll released by E-Poll Market Research, Arenas was found to be one of the most disliked people in sports.

No surprise there.

No. 2: Isiah Thomas

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When it comes to being a schmuck, Isiah Thomas certainly fits the bill. While he was ruining the New York Knicks, Thomas made his fair share of bone head moves.

The biggest on the court mistake was trading for troubled guard Stephon Marbury. Thomas dealt four players, the rights to two more and two first-round picks for Marbury.

This severely crippled the Knicks as far as salary is concerned and they have struggled to recover over the past five seasons.

Thomas' biggest mistake while in control of the Knicks is clearly the sexual harassment of an employee. This was the end of the line for Thomas in New York.

A true schmuck if you ask me.

No. 1: Travis Henry

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Travis Henry is like the Shawn Kemp of the NFL, only much worse.

Henry tops this list for a few reasons. Actually 11 of them. 11 kids that is. From ten different women.

That's right, Henry has at least eleven kids, all from different women, with the exception of the twins born a year ago. He has only been married once, at the age of 18 and believe it or not he has had trouble making his child support payments.

That is not being helped by the fact that he was arrested in 2008 on drug trafficking charges, including a cocaine trafficking ring. Henry was sentenced to three years in federal prison for his actions.

Is anybody really shocked that he attended the University of Tennessee? I know I'm not.

For this schmuck, I have just a little advice. Wrap it up please.

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