Tennessee Vols head coach Tony Vitello is viewed as a "villain" in college baseball, and it's easily one of the biggest mischaracterizations in sports. Vitello coaches with passion, energy, and fiery competitiveness -- which can rub fans of opposing teams the wrong way.

Tony Vitello was caught on camera spitting on the ground while conducting an interview with ESPN during Tennessee baseball's game at Arkansas.

Tennessee baseball faces Arkansas in the Fayetteville Super Regional with a trip to the College World Series at stake.