For all the Rebels' image problems, opposing players and coaches generally come away impressed with the team's all-out style of play.

Oakley also does the annoying things opposing coaches and players curse.

Athletes from the Communist bloc routinely oppose players honed by the opportunities and pressures of Western capitalism.

Also, fans of Helsingborgs IF have been known to yell monkey chants at opposing dark-skinned players.

The first time he does this in a game, and makes it, opposing coaches and players think it must be a fluke.

At various points this summer, Guillen has blistered umpires, opposing managers, former players and current players.

When Perez plays defense, usually in right field, he unnerves and surprises opposing players.

In an informal spring survey, opposing players and managers unanimously said they would rather see Henderson try to hit home runs than just get on base.

He was frequently baited into fighting by opposing white players.

Hulk was the target of racial abuse by Zenit fans who opposed black players playing for the club.