After losing three straight games to close the regular season, the arena Chicago Slaughter stunned Central North Division champion Green Bay in the first round of the playoffs and are in South Dakota tonight to face Sioux Falls
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The Slaughter has strong ties to the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl champions. They are owned by former quarterback Jim McMahon, coached by former defensive tackle Steve McMichael, and their starting tailback is Jarrett Payton, son of the late Walter Payton.