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Updating The Chicago Bears Super Bowl Shuffle

Mark — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:28:34 +0000

We posted just a couple of days ago about the Super Bowl Shuffle done by the 1985 Chicago Bears, including the lyrics to the song and some other interesting facts surrounding the performance. It looks like Boost Mobile is updating it, possibly tied into a Super Bowl commercial. Check out their site and they’ve got some scenes of Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, and Mike Ditka getting ready for the cameras. Could be pretty funny stuff.

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Remembering The Super Bowl Shuffle

Mark — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:14:21 +0000

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From the Punky QB to Sweetness himself, Walter Payton, the Super Bowl Shuffle as performed by the 1985 Chicago Bears will bring back memories to anyone who was a football fan in the 1980s. Some loved it, some hated it, and some just found it amusing.

Interesting facts about the Super Bowl Shuffle:

-The song and video were performed and produced on the Tuesday that followed the 1985 Chicago Bears only loss of the season. They had just been defeated by the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football by the score of 38-24.

-The performance of Walter Payton and Jim McMahon were filmed at a separate time and spliced into the project later.

-Backup quarterback Steve Fuller sings lyrics that include the words “Bring on Atlanta, bring on Dallas”. When the Bears had played the Atlanta Falcons and the Dallas Cowboys that season, quarterback Jim McMahon was injured and Fuller started during both of those victories.

-Richard E. Meyer was a co-writer of the lyrics to the Super Bowl Shuffle. His wife, Julia Kallish, appears in the video as the referee who blows the whistle to censor the players.

-Players who had verses to sing by themselves included Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Willie Gault, Steve Fuller, Mike Richardson, Richard Dent, Gary Fencik, Otis Wilson, and William “Refrigerator” Perry.

-Players who played instruments in the video include Maury Buford (Punter/Cowbell), Mike Tomczak (Quarterback/Guitar), Calvin Thomas (Running Back/Saxophone), Stefan Humphries (Offensive Line/Drums), Tyrone Keys (Defensive Line/Keyboards), and Dennis Gentry (Running Back/Kick Returner/Bass Guitar).

-The team was actually nominated for a Grammy for their performance in the category of Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo or Group.

Super Bowl Shuffle Lyrics:

Chorus
We are the Bears Shufflin’ Crew
Shufflin’ on down, doin’ it for you.
We’re so bad we know we’re good.
Blowin’ your mind like we knew we would.
You know we’re just struttin’ for fun
Struttin’ our stuff for everyone.
We’re not here to start no trouble.
We’re just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Walter Payton)
Well, they call me Sweetness,
And I like to dance.
Runnin’ the ball is like makin’ romance.
We’ve had the goal since training camp
To give Chicago a Super Bowl chance.
And we’re not doin’ this
Because we’re greedy.
The Bears are doin’ it to feed the needy.
We didn’t come here to look for trouble,
We just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Willie Gault)
This is Speedy Willie, and I’m world class.
I like runnin’ but i love to get the pass.
I practice all day and dance all night,
I got to get ready for the Sunday fight.
Now I’m as smooth as a chocolate swirl,
I dance a little funky, so watch me girl.
There’s not one here that does it like me,
My Super Bowl Shuffle will set you free.

(Mike Singletary)
I’m Samurai Mike I stop’em cold.
Part of the defense, big and bold,
I’ve been jammin’ for quite a while,
Doin’ what’s right and settin’ the style,
Give me a chance, I’ll rock you good,
Nobody messin’ in my neighborhood.
I didn’t come here lookin’ for trouble,
I just came to do The Super Bowl Shuffle

(Repeat Chorus)

(Jim McMahon)
I’m the punky QB, known as McMahon.
When I hit the turf, I’ve got no plan.
I just throw my body all over the field.
I can’t dance, but I can throw the pill.
I motivate the cats, I like to tease.
I play so cool, I aim to please.
That’s why you all got here on the double
To catch me doin’ the Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Otis Wilson)
I’m mama’s boy Otis, one of a kind.
The ladies all love me
For my body and my mind.
I’m slick on the floor as I can be
But ain’t no sucker gonna get past me.
Some guys are jealous
Of my style and class,
That’s why some end up on their -,
I didn’t come here lookin’ for trouble,
I just get down to The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Steve Fuller)
They say Jimbo is our man.
If Jimmy can’t do it, I sure can.
This is Steve, and it’s no wonder
I run like lightnin’, pass like thunder.
So bring on Atlanta, bring on Dallas,
This is for Mike and Papa Bear Halas.
I’m not here to feather his ruffle,
I just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Mike Richardson)
I’m L.A. Mike, and I play it cool.
They don’t sneak by me ’cause I’m no fool.
I fly on the field and get on down.
Everybody knows I don’t mess around.
I can break’em, shake’em,
Any time of day.
I like to steal it and make ‘em pay,
So please don’t try to beat my hustle
‘Cause I’m just here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Repeat Chorus)

(Richard Dent)
The sackman’s comin’, I’m your man Dent.
if the quarterback’s slow,
He’s gonna get bent.
We stop the run, we stop the pass,
I like to dump guys on their -.
We love to play for the world’s best fans,
You better start makin’
Your Super Bowl plans.
But don’t get ready or go to any trouble
Unless you practice
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Gary Fencik)
It’s Gary here, and I’m Mr.Clean.
They call me “hit man,”
Don’t know what they mean.
They throw it long and watch me run,
I’m on my man, one-on-one.
Buddy’s guys cover it down to the bone,
That’s why they call us the 46 zone.
Come on everybody let’s scream and yell,
We’re goin’ to do the Shuffle,
Then ring your bell.

(William Perry)
You’re lookin’ at the Fridge,
I’m the rookie.
I may be large, but I’m no dumb cookie.
You’ve seen me hit, you’ve seen me run,
When I get the pass, we’ll have more fun.
I can dance, you will see
The others, they all learn from me.
I didn’t come here lookin’ for trouble,
I just came here to do
The Super Bowl Shuffle.

(Repeat Chorus)

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Video: The UFL Hits The Field

Mark — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:23:02 +0000

The United Football League (UFL) has been on the field for a couple of weeks now. The uniforms look modern and the play doesn’t look too bad. Here is a video showing highlights from week one’s match up between the California Redwoods and the Las Vegas Locos.

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Video – Santonio Holmes Touchdown Catch

Mark — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:25:13 +0000

Super Bowl XLIII is over and the game winning catch by Santonio Holmes is all over the television and internet. It was quite a catch, but it isn’t like this is anything new by Holmes who has proven to be quite a playmaker over the years.

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Video: Great Touchdown Celebrations

Mark — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:34:34 +0000

There are many emotions that describe football. Exhilarating, heart-stopping, exciting, stressful, devastation, and more. But, one of the funnest things about football is the touchdown celebrations that some players come up with. Some are spontaneous bursts of joy and some are well planned out in advance, but most are truly enjoyable. Here is a good look at some of the best:

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Some Awesome Randall Cunningham Highlights

Mark — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:46:24 +0000

Yesterday we mentioned how incredible some of Randall Cunningham’s highlights are. Here is a good look at some of them:

RANDALL CUNNINGHAM – ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE RUNNERS EVER

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Video: Earl Campbell Was Simply One Of The Best

Mark — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:32:22 +0000

Earl Campbell was one of the greatest running backs ever to play the game. He broke onto the NFL scene after winning the Heisman Trophy at the University of Texas. He possessed the kind of speed, power, and agility that is rarely seen in a running back of his size. Due to injuries, Campbell would only play seven seasons in the NFL, but he would drfinitely leave his mark on the field… and on some opposing players as well. Here is a six minute tribute video courtesy of the George Michael Sports Machine that every football player too young to know who Earl Campbell was should watch.

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Video: Reggie Bush Takes On The Minnesota Vikings Special Teams

Mark — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:20:29 +0000

During week 5 of the 2008 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings‘ special teams unit had a tough time punting to Reggie Bush, as evidenced below.

Reggie Bush is definitely a game changer, he so far has not proven himself to be an every down running back, but with punt returns like those he doesn’t have to be.

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Joe Theismann’s Broken Leg On Video

Mark — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:39:38 +0000

Joe Theismann is one of America’s favorite football broadcasters, he is knowledgeable about the game because he played the game. Theismann starred in college football at the University of Notre Dame, then transitioned into pro football in the Canadian Football League before coming to the Washington Redskins and eventually becoming the starting quarterback there. But what Theismann is probably most famous for is being the victim of a terrible broken leg injury that happened during a 1985 Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants.

The one thing that makes it so obvious how serious the injury was is when you see one of the all time greats, Lawrence Taylor, immediately jump up and wave for medical help to come onto the field. It is common to see a defensive player sack a quarterback and then get up and celebrate… to see one of the most intense linebackers ever get up from a sack and summon medical attention for the player he just tackled is truly eye opening.

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Brett Favre In Action In A New York Jets Uniform

Mark — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:31:02 +0000

It was hard enough to imagine it for many football fans, even more so for many Green Bay Packers fans, but here it is… something many never thought they would see… Brett Favre in action playing for another football team.

He looks pretty good in that Jets uniform, doesn’t he?

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