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Tiki Barber details rift with 'pain in the ass' Tom Coughlin

Former Giants running back Tiki Barber took to the radio airwaves Tuesday morning to reveal some details about his notorious falling out with Tom Coughlin and his decision to walk away from football in his prime.

In a monologue on his CBS Sports Radio program, Barber shed some light on what made Coughlin so frustrating to work with, calling the coach a “pain in the ass” when it came to his hard-nosed antics.

Barber commended Coughlin for his prowess on the field, but said the coach’s inability to connect with players off the field led to his decision to retire after the 2006 season.