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Not that wiki is always 100%, but I've never heard Iron used for Singletary. Only for Ditka. I think the nicknames are oftentimes confused due to have 2 great Mikes using nicknanmes around the same time... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Singletary Professional career[edit] At 6 ft 0 in (230 lbs (104 kg), Singletary became a starting linebacker in the Chicago Bears defense in the seventh game of his rookie season (1981). In a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, his third as a starter, Singletary put on a remarkable defensive performance recording 10 tackles and forcing a fumble. A nearly unanimous all-rookie selection, Singletary went on to start 172 games for the Bears during his 12-year career, which is the second most in club history. An intense player, Mike finished as the Bears' first or second leading tackler each of his last 11 seasons. He amassed an impressive 1,488 career tackles, 885 of which were solo efforts. A constant force on defense, he missed playing just two games, both in 1986. He also recorded 7 interceptions and 12 fumble recoveries. In a game against the Denver Broncos in 1990 he had a personal-best performance when he recorded 10 solo tackles and 10 assists. Selected to play in a team record 10 Pro Bowls, Singletary was All-Pro eight times, and All-NFC every year from 1983 to 1991. He earned the nickname Samurai Mike during his professional career in recognition of the intimidating focus and intensity he displayed on the field. He was also known as the Minister of Defense, as he is also an ordained minister. (For the same reason, the nickname would later be given to Reggie White.) He led the Bears to a 15-1 season in 1985. That season, he recorded 109 solo tackles (52 assists), 3 sacks, 1 interception, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, and 10 defended passes. He won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year,[2] and led a defense that was ranked 1st overall (1st against the rush; 3rd against the pass). Throughout the 1985 playoffs, Singletary provided stellar efforts in all 3 games. In the divisional game against the New York Giants at home, Singletary provided a fumble recovery early in the 1st quarter and a sack of quarterback Phil Simms on 3rd down early in the 3rd quarter. The Bears went on to win 21-0. In the NFC Championship Game vs. the Los Angeles Rams, Singletary and the Bears dominated again. Mike Ditka said that the day before the game, he was talking to the offense while Singletary was in the next room giving the defense a motivational speech. While it started out quiet, within minutes, Samurai Mike was screaming at the top of his lungs and the defensive players were throwing chairs and knocking over tables. The Bears would eventually go to win Super Bowl XX by beating the New England Patriots 46–10. In the game, Singletary broke up a pass that would have gone for a touchdown, delivered jarring hits to New England running back Craig James all game, and tied a Super Bowl record with 2 fumble recoveries. Singletary was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press in 1985 and 1988. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995 and to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. In 1999, he was ranked number 56 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1...ef-5c05419785f6

I assume y ou mean Samurai Mike... Iron Mike is Ditka. Samurai is Singletary.

How do we make that happen?!

Although I do think his foundation has shifted gears a bit... From their site: http://www.payton34.com/ WCPF MISSION: Our mission is to take an active role in helping those less fortunate to find stability while providing positive opportunities needed to live their lives with dignity and pride. ​ In addition to programs already in motion, the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation continues to dream. New programs are being initiated to provide children and Veterans with the tools and the opportunities to live their lives with dignity and pride! The task ahead of us is a great challenge. Please carefully consider your involvement in working with us to impact the lives of those in need. DONATE FINANCIALLY: WCPF is a 501c3 non for profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Love it! I'm in!

I think they'll lose out...regardless of wanting to or not.

I'm right there with you! I wish they would sell...but I don't think it'll happen. But, there's some hope in this if they clean house from Sweatty Teddy down and bring in some legit football people...

I seriously encourage you too write them. A true boycott won't really happen...but what we could see is more fans from opposing teams show up. I'm on the waiting list for season tickets. I joined up this past off-season. I'm in now, but my hope is that when it's time to get the seats, the ship will be righted.

Alaska, I concede. I donated to the fund today. I just cannot get behind this current team and staff. While I don't think either Trestman or Smith will take any team to the promised land...I believe your assessment was correct and I was wrong. I think Smith and McCown would be better than what we currently have. But that ship has sailed. I just hope we right this ship sooner than later.

I caught that last night too! And the inflection of his voice was angry!

I think it's time. I wore a Butkus jersey yesterday and felt embarrassed that the team on the field was wearing the same uniform. I can't do it. I cannot tarnish the greats and the memory of Papa Bear by supporting this nonsense. This team..I will say it. ...IS NOT THE BEARS. There is nothing Bear-ish about them. They are a disgrace to the uniform. With that said, here's how I (if anyone's morbidly interested in knowing) will be handling my support... 1. I will not attend a Bears game until we have a new HC, GM and QB. No more of my money to line the coffers of the McCaskeys. And note, the HC, GM and QB must not be jokes. They must be legit. 2. I will not buy a single Bears product until we have a new HC, GM and QB. See #1 3. I will continue to pay for the NFL ticket on Direct TV. I really do enjoy the Red Zone channel, and I love the sport. Fantasy football keeps me invested in numerous games. And I do enjoy watching some great players like Andrew Luck, etc. 4. I reserve the right to not watch a Bears game in full. My masochism seems to know no bounds, and since I have paid and will pay for the ability to watch the Chicago games since I live in LA...I probably will. At least until the 2nd quarter when we'll be down 0-21. My alternative is simply watching the Red Zone channel. There will be moments of the Bears game shown...you know, when the other team is on our goal line. 5. I will not wear any current player's jersey (Just Marshall & Cutler). I plan to donate my Cutler one to Goodwill. If I were a GB fan, I'd buy it. It's almost as valuable to them as Rodgers'. 6. I plan on wearing black any day the Bears play. It is to appropriately honor the demise of a once great franchise until they are re-born. It's like a funeral... It'll be a subtle protest. 7. I will have no problem wearing classic Bears gear or jerseys on non-game days. Regardless of the current team, their stink cannot touch Walter, Butkus, Sayers, etc... For the first time in my years of being a Bears fan...I'm 44...I do not like the team. As a whole they are unlikable. There are some individuals I do like. Long, Fuller, Jeffrey... I love my franchise, but I dislike the current team. I bleed navy and burnt orange. But I'm simply dressing my wounds and keeping the blood inside me instead of letting flow out... Sadly, those of you tired of my ramblings, I won't be leaving this site. I feel like this is AA! A place where we can talk out our issues! Bear down. The Bears are down. And will be a for a while. Alaska, I'm resigning our bet. I concede. This isn't a roster and staff I want to be behind. I donated $50 to Walter's Foundation today. Donation Details Donation amount: $50.00 USD Total: $50.00 USD Purpose: The Walter & Connie Payton Foundation http://www.payton34.com/?f_checkoutResult=...#33;donate/cazs I love the Bears. Always will. But, now it's time for some tough love.

The sarcasm is flowing as easily as scoring opportunities for GB...

Napoleon actually had some big wins...

Dammit! I was hoping your tagline was legit! I'm in.

Loved your rant. Not sure it's a rant really. But I (and I'm sure many others) feel virtually exactly the same.

Works for me. Pull the bandaid off fast instead of slowly.

All great points. Sadly, I think nothing will be done until season's end. There is a good change big changes could happen then. I see absolutely no reason why they can't fire Mel Tucker and DiCamilis today though...

They're just a year ahead of us... But yeah...I don't disagree.

Emery can go. We can only say the Jeffrey was a hit. Long looks decent, but not amazing. Fuller has shown signs...but he's not a guaranteed all pro yet. The sooner you can get him a real DC, the better. At least he has a chance. Emery can join Trestman, Tucker DiCamilis and Cutler in pounding sand. Phillips can too...

Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe there will be cap hits for the next 2 years with cutting Cutler. Not saying it's not worth it...just saying, it will impact us.

Agreed. Except Trest needs to go. His poor leadership will hinder Long and Fuller. We cannot afford that.

We wanted to give him the benefit of the doub.t Our bad... You and many others were correct. He is not good. We need a new GM, HC, and QB.

We are now the Raiders of the NFC.