Let it be known that I cannot stand the San Francisco 49ers; never have, never will. As a Cowboys fan, it’s not genetically possible for me to like them, and for years, I’ve wished nothing but despair upon them. Now though, that hate has been quelled, and it’s all because of one man. A man that has come in, taken a team with decent talent, but with a losing mentality, and has instilled a sense of pride and self-respect. That man is none other than Mike Singletary.
It would be easy to say Singletary is a real man, since he’s Texas Made (Houston, STAND UP), but it’s deeper than that. For whatever reason, it took an eternity for the man to finally get an opportunity to be a head coach in the league, and once he did, he instantly showed people why he was long overdue. In his first game, he sent Vernon Davis to the locker room in the second half, and launched a memorable and inspirational tirade that immediately became an instant classic.
Now that right there is a real man; that’s a real football coach. He charged Davis up, challenged his manhood, and what has Davis done in response? He caught a touchdown in the next game, and Singletary was right there to show him love. On top of that, Singletary made him a team captain this season. He has finally started showing the potential everyone talked about when he was drafted, and I honestly don’t know if it would have ever happened, had Singletary not charged his ass up.
The man has a sense of discipline and knows how to motivate and empower his players. The Niners are off to a great start this season, and were one Brett Favre comeback away from being undefeated, but even in that, Singletary finds ways to keep his squad motivated. After the loss, he made sure his players kept their heads up (courtesy of The San Francisco Chronicle):"I don't want to see you looking at the floor! You didn't steal nothing! You didn't do anything wrong! We will see them again! In the playoffs! Hold your heads up! Don't you look down at the floor for nobody! You have nothing to be looking down at the floor about! Pick your heads up, put your shoulders back and let's rock!"
On top of that, I love the way he’s handling this whole Michael Crabtree foolishness. Anytime someone tries to bring it up, he shoots the nonsense down, and turns the focus back on his team. I’m honestly convinced that the day Crabtree decides to join the team, Singletary will break him down so bad, he’ll wish he was never born.
His team believes in him, and from what I’ve seen, the fans believe in the man as well. I never thought I would say this, but…I want the San Francisco 49ers to succeed. I honestly want them to win; of course, I’ll never, ever cheer for them, but I can’t hate them as long as Singletary is running the show. Earlier this season, I picked them to win the NFC West, and with this man calling the shots, it looks like they are well on their way.
Be easy.
-K. Masenda aka "Soul On Ice"
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11 Responses to "Mike Singletary Is A Football Coach"When Singletary was a LB coach with the Ravens, Billick told him he would be a head coach in no time. He saw quality as a coach, and unfortunately, we were stacked with D coaches at the time, so we couldn't bring him up the ranks. The day he left with Mike Nolan for the 49ers D job was the day that changed his life in coaching.
He was a great player and will be a great coach in this league, I think. Vernon Davis was another, "I don't have to put 100%, I'm that good" type of guy and Singletary changed that, in my opinion. He has Shaun Hill making plays that I never thought he could. This will be a good team and I hope they do well, I have nothing against the 9ers.
Imagine the frightening possibilities of this man, one of the greatest middle linebackers of all time, coaching Patrick Willis for years to come. That may be one of the most awesome things ever.
....and to think they hesitated to give him the job.
If there is one coach I wish my team (the Chiefs) had it's Coach Singletary.
He has the 9ers straight up ballin!
The day the 9ers get too smart and let him go, he'll get snapped up with a quickness!
His X's and O's game is still in development but he's a master motivator.
I don't know what he did to Shaun Hill but goodness gracious.
Gotta admit, wish Jacksonville had a coach like Singletary. That's the sentiment i get from a lot of football fans of distressed teams. Lets not put Samurai on the pantheon of greatness just yet, but I appreciate the way he does business. Hopefully, the act won't wear thin on his players.
And yeah, that can't be Shaun Hill playing QB for the Niners is it? He looks like a new man...
-Ed.
Soul - you and I are kindred spirits when it comes to a lifetime of despising the 49ers. Both times when my usually Bungling Bengals actually made it to the Super Bowl, the 49ers dashed our hopes.
However, I can't help but being impressed by what Singletary has done out there. There's always a place for good old fashioned, no nonsense football. I find myself rooting for them in spite of my historical perspective.
JAG
Kenny...
I think my hate for the Cowboys rivals your hate for the Niners. Singletary is the man in Frisco now. If the offense can get it together they will be a force to reckon with. Who outside of the San Francisco faithful would be taking about them as a favorite in games this season? I agree with you on Crabtree...that kid has it coming to him.
carterbedford, kenny,
with all due respect, my hate for the cowboys (and giants) exceeds both of your stated hates combined (maybe not). i am from philadelphia after all, and we know how to hate.
seriously, singletary coaching patrick willis is the beyond awesome
OMG! This is so true. Singletary was a beast of a player, now a beast of a coach. It's crazy b/c when he challenged Davis he handled it all the same... With strength, passion, and conviction. I'm happy for him and you can see the difference within the team. They can see the end of the tunnel. You've gotta love that. And wait, have you been to SanFran's site? He's the face! It's a crack up b/c you know there's usually a player on the front page. Not there. I'm like you, I can't have them winning it all, but I'm excited for the great progress I know they'll have. Cool post.
@ K. Masenda aka "Soul On Ice"
The crazy thing is that Sing interviewed for the HC job in Dallas a couple of years ago and didn't get it. I can't even imagine what Sing would have done with the talent Dallas had over last couple of years. I think his approach is the complete opposite of Wade Phillips and the results would be the complete opposite as well.
Niners fan living in Denver
Go Broncos! Go Niners!
@ K. Masenda aka "Soul On Ice"
The crazy thing is that Sing interviewed for the HC job in Dallas a couple of years ago and didn't get it. I can't even imagine what Sing would have done with the talent Dallas had over last couple of years. I think his approach is the complete opposite of Wade Phillips and the results would be the complete opposite as well.
Niners fan living in Denver
Go Broncos! Go Niners!
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