Watch Rich Rodriguez whip, now watch him Nae Nae
The Whip/Nae Nae dance craze set off by Silento’s hit song “Watch Me” has reached the Arizona Wildcats where the school’s gymnastics team was joined by Rich Rodriguez to do the dance.
As you you might imagine, gymnasts are much better dancers than Rodriguez is, although there is a certain charm to watching the 52-year-old attempt to do the Stanky Leg.
• Check out all the best moments of athletes dancing from July
Even high-level athletes like the gymnastics team cannot match the Whip power of Riley Curry or Torrey Smith’s son though, who made this compilation of the best moments in sports dancing in July. Also, what follows are 25 of our favorite moments of sports figures dancing.
J.J. Watt Celebrates a Rockets Win
J.J. Watt celebrated a Houston Rockets' playoff win over Dallas by breaking out into a dance with a fan.
Mike Gundy is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy got real low and loose after a Cowboys' victory.
McKayla Maroney Gives Lessons With Nary a Grimace
The Olympic gymnast with the killer grimace also has a few good dance moves.
Frank The Tank Fails at Moonwalking
Frank Kaminsky attempted to moonwalk in a 2015 dance-off with Duke's Jahlil Okafor.
Tom Wilhelmsen All Wound Up
Seattle Mariners pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen gave the 2014 baseball season a proper sendoff.
Olympic Hurdler Michelle Jenneke's Pre-race Dance Routine
Michelle Jenneke went on to win this race, but it's so much more entertaining watching her dance.
Tim Duncan Oblivious to the World
Tim Duncan was in a joyous mood when the team dismantled the Atlanta Hawks. Duncan, in perhaps one of his most emotive moments on the court, danced by himself on the sidelines as if no one was watching. It was glorious.
Kevin Canevari Uncorks the Nae Nae
Mercer's Kevin Canevari celebrated his team's historic victory over Duke in the 2014 NCAA tournament by breaking it down on national television, and in the process, nearly breaking the Internet with this post-game dance.
Jeff Gordon's Version of Break Dancing
Jeff Gordon was prodded into showing his skills during Champions Week 2011 in Las Vegas.
LeBron James Leads the Harlem Shake
LeBron James and his Miami Heat teammates really got into the craze that was the Harlem Shake.
Tom Brady at Carnival in Rio
The internet nearly broke when this clip of Tom Brady first surfaced. It's still priceless.
Tom Brady Four Years Later
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Several dance lessons and four years later, Brady is still woefully short on rhythm.
Don't Quit Your Day Job, Coach K
Duke held a rally to celebrate its 2014-15 national championship and Coach K got things started by dancing exactly how you would expect a 68-year-old millionaire to dance.
Mike Tyson Isn't Ready for Dancing With the Stars
Mike Tyson was a force in the ring, but can't dance his way out of a corner.
Gronk on His Super Bowl Victory Tour
Rob Gronkowski dancing is a wonder to behold.
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury Holds His Own in a Dance-off
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury was anything but shy in this dance-off.
John Wall Nails the Dougie
John Wall and the Dougie have pretty much always been synonymous as evidenced by Wall’s turn in the Rookie-Sophomore game of 2011 where Kevin McHale specifically called on Wall to the Dougie during the match.
Tommy Lasorda Turns Down For What -- Why???????????
For some odd reason, Tommy Lasorda shared this clip on Instagram of him dancing and singing to Turn Down For What.
Steve Ballmer Turned on by Fergie
Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer was more than excited to watch Fergie perform at the Staples Center during the 2014-15 season.
Steph Curry Shows His Salsa Skills
Steph Curry channeled his inner Victor Cruz after teammate Leandro Barbosa scored a pair with a nasty reverse layup. Curry's celebratory salsa was one for the ages.
Mark Madsen Loves a Parade
It doesn't get much better than Mark Madsen'sawkwardly giddy moves at this Lakers victory parade,
Robert Kraft Boogies with Rick Ross
When will we ever see Patriots owner Robert Kraft and rapper Rick Ross dancing on the same floor again?
The Houston Astros Go Retro
It was a special retro night for the Houston Astros and the team not only wore some great retro uniforms, but also broke out some retro dance moves as well. Sure, a more 70’s-era disco dance would have been perfect but the robot will work just fine.
Munenori Kawasaki's Dugout Magic
Mariners shortstop Munenori Kawasaki breaks it down in the dugout in 2012, putting on quite the show for his teammates.
Some of Peyton Manning's Most Entertaining Work
The five-time NFL MVP couldn't contain himself as Rocky Top played at a Denver practice.
