by Chris Humpherys

Created on: February 03, 2009   Last Updated: March 01, 2009

The coronation of the Pittsburgh Steelers as Super Bowl champions marks the end of another football season unfortunately. But for those of us who eat, drink and sleep pigskin 365 days a year, football season is never really over.

Football is a passionate sport for passionate fans and nobody is more fanatical about the sport than its head coaches. Over the years, many of football's more charismatic coaches have lost their tempers in not-so-gracious fashion after frustrating losses.

To ease those of you who still crave football in the off-season, we hereby celebrate the greatest post-game rants of recent memory and honor those coaches who have created moments for us to enjoy for all eternity. If you don't already know these tirades verbatim, do yourself a favor and look them up on the internet. They're guaranteed to lift your spirits. Just don't go banging on any podiums or cursing out random members of the media afterwards.

5) Mike Singletary San Francisco 49ers, 2008

Memorable quote: "I want winners!"

Background: San Francisco's Vernon Davis had just received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the waning moments of a game against the Seahawks. Head coach Mike Singletary was not pleased. Not only did he pull Davis off the field for his error in judgment, he sent him to the showers. Coaches rarely single out players by name but Singletary had no qualms making an example out of Davis.

Why It's Classic: This was Mike Singletary's first game as an NFL head coach and it didn't take him long to take his rightful place among the greatest rants of all time. In one glorious sound bite, Singletary's bravado shone through and reminded us of his fervor as a player. During the conference, Coach Singletary told reporters he'd rather line up with ten players and receive penalties all the way down the field than play with eleven who put themselves before the good of the team. Singletary never openly apologized for his actions, making it clear that there was a new sheriff in town.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5-yJM3vJc

4) Herm Edwards New York Jets, 2002

Memorable Quote: "You play to win the game!"

Background: After an embarrassing loss to the Cleveland Browns, the Jets ran their record to a dismal 2-5. After the game, one reporter rubbed Herm the wrong way, questioning his team's ability to win. Bad choice.

Why It's Classic: Many coaches have had little patience for the media and Herm Edwards is no exception. He is on the list of head coaches you do not want to run

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