Singletary on his snub of Falcons coach: It was poor sportsmanship'

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    "As he left the field after the 49ers' latest defeat, coach Mike Singletary skipped the traditional postgame handshake with Atlanta coach Mike Smith.

    "It was poor sportsmanship on my behalf," Singletary acknowledged Wednesday at his news conference. "I don't know if you guys ever get ticked. I'd be the first to tell my kids that it was wrong. I should have (gone) over and shook his hand. I chose not to for a number of reasons."

    The Falcons beat the 49ers 16-14 on Sunday behind Matt Bryant's field goal with two seconds left. The 49ers led throughout the game only to blow several late chances to put the game away.

    "I was disappointed," Singletary said, "and that was a very honest feeling after the game.""

    Read more: http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/singletary-on-his-snub-666371.html
     

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