Chicago Fullback Looks for 1,000 Career Rushing Yards
Published on April 9, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â Chicago Rush fullback / linebacker Bob McMillen needs just two more yards to become the fifth player in AFL history to rush for 1,000 career yards when the Rush host the Tampa Bay Storm this Sunday at 2 p.m. CDT on the AFL on NBC seen locally on KWQC-TV6.
McMillen, with 134 yards this year, has set a Rush record for rushing yards in a season, breaking Jamie McGourty's team record of 122 yards set last year. He currently ranks fourth in the AFL in rushing. In addition, McMillen has 52 career rushing touchdowns, which ranks him 6th on the AFL's all-time list. Earlier this season, McMillen became the first player in AFL history to rush for 100 or more yards in six-consecutive seasons. The Rush (6-2) rank third among AFL teams in scoring at 56.6 points per game and are lead offensively by quarterback Raymond Philyaw.
Philyaw has been incredibly accurate having his streak of 199 consecutive passes without an interception come to an end in the second quarter last Sunday against Las Vegas. For the season, Philyaw has completed 127-of-198 passes for 1,687 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also has rushed for a career-high nine touchdowns this season.
The Storm will try and contain Philyaw and the Rush offense especially in the red-zone. The Storm are ranked third in the AFL when called on for a defensive stand inside the red-zone, allowing only 152 points (21 touchdowns, two field goals) this season. AFL veteran wide receiver / defensive back Carlos James picked up his first interception of the season in Week 8 against Georgia. The interception marked James' first interception since the 2000 season, but his 35th career interception. Wide receiver / linebacker Lawrence Samuels has 18 career interceptions and will be looking for more against Philyaw. Be sure to tune into high scoring, heart stopping action of the Arena Football every Sunday on the AFL on NBC.
The Steamwheelers have opened their Fifth Anniversary Season and are in full swing as they enter the second week of the season. They travel to Manchester, N.H. this weekend to take on the Wolves for the second time in as many weeks.
They will return home on April 17, for the af2's biggest rivalry, Tennessee Valley vs. Quad City. Good seats are still available and can be purchased through The MARK box office or through TicketMaster at 563-326-1111 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
Season tickets may still be purchased and don't forget about the "Pick 5" season ticket plan. Fans interested in purchasing either package may contact Steamwheelers Director of Ticket Sales Brian Forth at 563-324-4888 or toll free at 1-866-STEAMTIX. For all the up to the minute Steamwheelers news, visit www.steamwheelers.com.
The arenafootball2 league is in its Fifth Anniversary season and serves as the AFL's developmental league. The arenafootball2 (af2) league consists of 25 teams in medium-sized markets with the purpose of training players, coaches and officials for higher levels of football. Several former af2 coaches have joined AFL teams and more than 175 players have advanced to the AFL over the past three years.
About Arena Football League The Arena Football League, formed in 1986 is the second-longest running football league in the U.S. History and is in its 18th season. It is one the fastest growing sports, and recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.
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