Soundboard

Rewind to last week when we unveiled the ultimate pregame playlist, designed to make the stands shake even before the whistle blows. Welcome to the sequel: Stadium Sounds Part II, a foray into the realm of in-game sound bites. Here's the plan: pinpointing those crucial in-game moments when a well-timed sound bite can send a jolt of electricity through the team and the crowd.

And how, you may ask? Let me paint a picture for you. You know those live streamers and broadcasters with their soundboards, ready to drop a sound effect at the click of a button, like a DJ with an air horn? That's the vibe we're going for this week.

Enter the Elgato Stream Deck (picture below). This nifty gadget lets us pre-program 15 unique sounds to play at the press of a button. Our mission? To create a unique sound for each button that can be used to pump up the energy at just the right moment.

Just like last week, we're setting a few ground rules. First off, hats off to those responsible for the in-game sounds and announcements - they're the real MVPs and we're not trying to step on any toes or cast any shade. We're just here to have some fun. Second, there will be no sounds used to ridicule or embarrass the opposition. Our sounds are for one purpose only: to get the Bears' hearts pounding. Finally, let's be clear: we're not the ones calling the shots or making changes, this is purely a fun, hypothetical exercise for us Bears fanatics.

So, ready to crank up the volume? Let's hit it!

We're going to divide our sound bite repertoire into three categories: Down and Locations, Special Situations, and Player Sounds. First up - Down and Locations.

Down and Location

The most frequently requested sound bite is one for 3rd Down. Think of the Gamecocks with their rooster crow, or the Panthers with their panther roar. For the Bears, we're recommending a Bear Growl of course. This would be the rallying cry for our defense and a signal to the fans that a significant third-down play is on the horizon.

But we're not stopping at one sound bite for third down. Picture an echoing rally call with three intertwined sound bites: a Bear Growl, followed by the Undertaker’s resonant gong, and ending with an echoing, "It’s Third Down". Something like this!


3rd Down

The energy on third down just cranked up to eleven, making it that much harder for the opposition. This needs to be the first sound bite that the Bears incorporate into their real games, no question.

Next, we're moving to First Down. This could be my favorite from the list. A lot of teams use something like "And That’s Another [Insert team name or mascot] First Down". But we're not going for the obvious. We're choosing a sound bite that encourages fan participation, plucked straight from a post-game Indianapolis Colts locker room. All we have to do is follow instructions.


2 Claps and a Ric Flair

Picture this: every Bear first down, this sound bite hits, and the whole stand gives two claps and a "Woooooo!". This brings a whole new level of fan interaction and would be something truly special for the Bears.

Our final sound bite for the Down and Location section comes into play when the Bears enter the red zone. We'd hit the “Don’t Let Me Get Into My Zone” sound bite from Kanye West, signifying the Bears are closing in on the end zone.


Don't Let Me Get Into My Zone

Special Plays and Times

Next up, we're focusing on the showstopping plays. And key sacks are one of the biggest momentum shifts in a game, and we need a special sound bite to mark them. What's more perfect than the Macho Man himself belting out an “Oh Yeah”? Picture this: the Bears chase down the QB, bring him down with authority, and this sound hits as the defender mimics the “Snap Into a Slim Jim” motion.


Oh Yeah

Another key play that needs a soundbite is this: imagine the Bears pulling off a massive 4th down or Goal Line stop. As the defense sprints off the field, Gandalf's iconic phrase from Lord of the Rings echoes through the stadium: “You Shall Not Pass”. The phrase perfectly encapsulates what the Bears just did on the field.


You Shall Not Pass

Moving on, let's imagine the Bears secure a turnover. We're going to hit two soundbites back-to-back, similar to our third-down approach. We'll play the “Playmakers” producer tag, immediately followed by “Turnover Chain” thanks to that team down at the U. Because, as we all know, playmakers bring home the chain.


Turnover

Next up is a sound bite versatile enough to be used on either side of the ball. For every Bears touchdown, we'd play the “We Dem Boyz” line from the Wiz Khalifa song. Imagine a Bear crossing the goalline and this sound bite hits just before the band kicks off the fight song.


We Dem Boyz

Finally, we have a sound bite for the end of the game. As the clock ticks down to zero, we'd play a clip from The White Stripes. Think of it as the final note in the symphony of a Bears win, a new tradition that sets the tone for an unparalleled in-game atmosphere.


Conquest

Players

Having covered the general situations, it's time to talk about personalized sound bites for specific players. Leading the charge is the man-mountain on the D Line, ExZavier Burns.

When ExZavier makes a tackle for loss or a sack, we'd hit an iconic sound bite from DMX - “X Gone Give It To Ya”. It's a chilling thought, knowing you're up against the big guy, and if he makes a significant play, everyone will hear DMX echoing through the stadium.


X Gon Give It To Ya

Next up is one for the quarterback. Just think, he completes a huge downfield pass and as the offense moves up into position we play one of Kanye West’s most famous lines in all of his songs: “No Man Should Have All That Power”


Power

Just a node to the arm strength and leadership of the position.

Next up, we're thinking about the quarterback. Imagine he completes a significant downfield pass, and as the offense moves up into position, we play one of Kanye West’s most famous lines: “No Man Should Have All That Power”. It's a nod to the arm strength and leadership inherent in the position.

Now, let's get creative. What if BHP designated number 21 as a special jersey, one worn only by team leaders, each season? It would be like soccer's number 10 or LSU's number 18 - a number given only to special players. It would also come with a special sound bite.

Picture this: BHP’s #21 just caught the 50-yard touchdown pass to put the Bears up late in the game. As he crosses the goal line, we play a line from one of Drake and 21 Savage's recent songs: “21 can you do something for me, Can you hit a lil Rich Flex for me?”. And the whole stand hits the Rich Flex, from the student section to the grandmas 10 rows up. Queuing this up for special plays by a special player would make this sound bite extraordinary.


21 Can You Do Something For Me

For the last sound bite of the post, let's talk about the deepest running back group in the state. With returning leaders Marquise Henderson, Shaheem Robbs, and Justin Lathon, we're proposing a trio nickname of Rock, Paper, and Scissors (they can decide who gets which name). Each of these players will have a unique sound bite to accompany a big run or touchdown.

For the Rock, we'd play the iconic Ford commercial sound “Like A Rock”. The Paper Runner gets the intro to “Chase Paper” by Plies, symbolizing that this runner always delivers - he's always money. For the Scissors runner, after a crucial run, we'd hit the intro to “Cut Up” by Blac Youngsta. A big run and the right cut would result in a special sound bite for this player.


Like A Rock


I Chase Paper


Cut It Up

We will explore other trio nicknames in a later post, so if you have any special ones let me know!

Bonus Soundbites

Here are a few soundbites that we couldn't find the best place for but could be used in some special moments.


HWY 85


Need For Speed


To Hot To Handle

So there you have it. A veritable smorgasbord of sound bites, each tied to a unique event, down, or player, ready to electrify the team and the fans.

One thing that's missing from BHP games, and probably high school football games in general, is the direct connection between on-field play, players, and fan interaction. With these new sound bites, we're building those direct interactions, adding an extra layer of fun to the atmosphere, and establishing traditions that make BHP stand out from the crowd.

So, what else do you want to hear? Share your thoughts in the comments or on our social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter).

Next week, we'll switch gears and dive into the actual football, as we pose our 5 Big Questions heading into the season. You don't want to miss it, so follow us on social media and check back in with us next week.