11.   The Texas media, which accused him of ripping his players when he managed the Rangers, tried, but Kennedy decided not to rip his team.

12.   The Tuna himself ripped his team in calm tones after the game.

13.   After leaving the Yankees, Polonia ripped the team for trading him.

14.   Bills owner Ralph Wilson invited them, sort of as a tribute to their loyalty and the fact they had a team ripped away from them despite their support.

15.   Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit shook his head in disbelief after seeing his team ripped apart for their first defeat since he took charge.

16.   He could have ripped his team, but Texas coach Rick Barnes held his tongue after the Longhorns struggled mightily in a win over Kansas State on Wednesday night.