Skip navigation
Site powered by
Latest news:
msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines: Violence widens ahead of Greek austerity vote

Who's up next for a Mike Gundy-like eruption?

There has to be a coach out there who can top coach's classic 2007 tirade

Mike StoopsAP file
Arizona coach Mike Stoops is bound to lose it this season, says Sporting News columnist Spencer Hall.

Orange: It's Gonna Happen. Duck.
Nick Saban, Alabama:
I don't want to say Saban will yell, mind you. I do want to predict that at one point, a reporter will ask Nick Saban a question he won't like, and that when the reporter does, Nick Saban's lips will disappear, his eyes will turn into black globes of endless darkness, and he will shoot fiery lasers from his pupils, turning the potbellied reporter into a pile of smoking ash on the floor.

Then, he will say calmly: "Next question."

Steve Spurrier, South Carolina: Three years of not being able to keep his players qualified, not finding his dreamboy quarterback and not keeping key players healthy throughout the season have to hit critical mass at one point. If an interception/defensive collapse/personal foul combo sinks the Gamecocks in a game this season, wear a helmet with a built-in spit shield to the postgame presser, and call dibs on the defensive coordinator's parking space. He won't need it for long.

Red: Core Breach Imminent
Mike Stoops, Arizona:
I will commit a rhetorical foul by using the overused phrase "perfect storm," because this is the perfect storm. (Dock us points for the cliche, judges.) Stoops is going into year five of a death-defying stint at Arizona; almost fired last year, perpetually on the hot seat, and alternating high points such as last year's upset of Oregon with a season-ending loss to — egads! — Stanford, Stoops must be worn to a frazzled nub.

Also: He looks as if he's in good enough shape to toss some chairs and tables with substantial force. Take stun guns and plastic restraints as a precaution, but even then that may not be enough. Have the National Guard on speed dial. If Richard Crenna shows up in a beret and uniform saying he's here to save you from him after the Guard's been called out, just run and don't look back: A frothing Mike Stoops may be gaining on you.

© 2012 Sporting News


< Prev | 1 | 2

advertisement
More news
Image: Boston College v Miami
Getty Images
'I'm taking that program down to Chinatown'

Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.

Image: LSU quarterback Jefferson is stripped of the ball by Alabama's Hightower during the second half of the NCAA BCS National Championship college football game in New Orleans
Reuters
CFT: Jefferson says 'Alabama was more prepared'

CFT: Jordan Jefferson makes it clear he wasn't happy with LSU's game plan in the Tigers' BCS Championship Game loss to Alabama.

MSNBC video
Oklahoma State coach lashes out
Sept. 23, 2007: Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy defends his quarterback and screams at a reporter in a memorable, passionate outburst.
Video: Football from NBC Sports
Memphis fulfills BCS dream
Tigers officials thrilled to announce that school has been accepted to join the Big East Conference in 2013.

Slideshow
Image: Joe Paterno
  Joe Paterno (1926-2012)
A look at the career of legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno

NBCSports.com

Slideshow
Image:
  BCS title game
Check out photos of Crimson Tide's victory over Tigers.

more photos

Slideshow
Image: Kansas State running back Pease is tackled by Arkansas defensive tackle Jones during the Cotton Bowl Classic football game in Arlington, Texas
  Bowled over
Check out the action from the postseason games.

NBCSports.com

Slideshow
Kansas vs Oklahoma State
  All-American team
Check out which players were best of the best at each position.

NBCSports.com

Slideshow
Image: Rose Bowl Game presented by Vizio - Wisconsin v Oregon
  College cheer
Check out some of the college football cheerleaders from across the country.

NBCSports.com

Slideshow
Image: Snee, 8, son of New York Giants player Chris Snee and head coach Coughlin's grandson plays in the confetti after the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis
  The Week in Sports Pictures
The Giants on top of the football world, getting ready for the London Olympics and more.

more photos