Boxers, not briefs, for 49ers coach Mike Singletary
Ok, this Mike Singletary stuff is officially weird.
The 49ers' coach made news on Sunday by telling tight end Vernon Davis to hit the showers before the team's loss to the Seahawks on Sunday in San Francisco. But there is more to the story. A lot more. 
Singletary was so disgusted by his team's play at halftime, that he actually dropped his pants to demonstrate how badly they were getting their arses kicked. (Hey, blog police, can I use that word?)
Singletary, appointed on an interim basis after Mike Nolan was fired, isn't available to the media until Monday, but he issued a statement released by the team:
"I used my pants to illustrate that we were getting our tails whipped on Sunday and how humiliating that should feel for all of us. I needed to do something to dramatize my point; there were other ways I could have done it but I think this got the message across. I am excited about having the team back at practice on Monday so we can get back to work."
The 49ers are on a bye week.
Ok, where do we begin?
For starters, as I'm sure you know by now, I disagreed with Singletary's handling of Davis, who was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, even though all he did was tap the helmet of an opponent after a play. Granted, Davis has been an underachiever, but I thought Singletary completely overreacted and ran the risk of losing the locker room psychollogically.
I'm sure fans loved the fact that Singletary screamed at Davis and kicked him out of the game. But realistically, that's simply not the best way to handle the situation.
Now, as far as Singletary's move to drop trow at halftime, all I can say is: Really? Really?!?!?!
This is not high school. In fact, had a high school coach done something like that, he might have been suspended for lewd behavior. There are far better ways to indicate your displeasure to your team than by creating a scene like that. How about standing up there and simply telling them they're getting their arses handed to them and to get out there and play harder?
After all, if he's got to drop his pants to illustrate the point just 30 minutes into his tenure as a head coach, what does he do for an encore?
Wait. Don't answer that.
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Comments (6)
As it is not my team I an enjoying watching the experiment play out.
The pants dropping thing is old, was a factor in the demise of the Redmen. Once Frannie got shown the door the program hit the crapper.
Bob, I think you are way off in every aspect of this Singletary stance.
First off, I think he thinks he needs to change the culture on this team. He WANTS to change the status quo. He doesn't want the same ol' same ol'. He's making an example out of a player obviously. But its not like he's some idiot kicker. He's one of the greatest players of all the times. To take the side of the player that selfishly gave his team a 15 yard penalty is absurd. And you know what? If you're gonna hit someone hit him!! Dont do a light slap. Its still the same 15 yards.
We as fans applaud the move by Singletary because ITS ABOUT TIME some coach showed these arrogant overpaid athletes how to play. He needs to weed out the cancers on the team. Yes he may lose all the T.O.'s (without T.O.'s talent) on the team, but once he does that, then he can truly start to rebuild.
As for the pants going down...such stunts only work a certain amount of time. But he put a stamp on the team and made sure everyone knows he's not some interim coach. I love it. And if I were you, I'd take the HOFer who plays the right way's side, rather than the egotistical me first player.
I hear what you're saying, RichieG, but there is very little doubt in my mind that Mike S.'s antics will not play and will not change anything about the team. I wish I were wrong, and I hope I'm wrong, because I love everything about Singletary as a player.
Speaking as a man who has dropped his pants in public on several occasions (always boxers), I see nothing wrong with it.
Singletary is in an extreme situation and has every right to rally the troops as he sees fit.
If he's right, he stays.
If ownership thinks he's a good choice, he stays.
If it doesn't work, hey, to paraphrase Sinatra, "He did it his way"
I wouldn't be surprised if he suits up in practice to show them how its done. Doubt he could play a full game, but deliver a few good shots...
I think the lack of talent will be his undoing with the 49ers not his coaching style.
And I will say he cant be this extreme every time. But if he can make his players fear the unknown (sorta like Keenan) than I think he'll have a shot to make a real difference.
Join the bandwagon, help the cause!
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