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April 19, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release


The Quick Facts
TV: Comcast Sports Net ...Dave Eanet, Dan Jiggetts
Radio: WCKG, 105.9 FM...Dan Bernstein, James "Big Cat" Williams
Overall Series Record: Rush leads 4-0, (3-0 vs. Las Vegas Gladiators, 1-0 vs. New Jersey Gladiators)
Series Streaks: Chicago has won four straight meetings
Last Meeting: May 1, 2005, Rush 63, Las Vegas 62
Coaches (regular season, postseason records):
Mike Hohensee (92-84, 7-9 - 13th season)
Ron James (13-15, 0-0 - 2nd season)
Officials: Bill LeMonnier (Referee), Mike Delaney (Umpire), Allen Baynes (Head Linesman), Dana McKenzie (Line Judge), Billy Beckett (Back Judge)


2006 Chicago Rush Schedule
January 29 @ Colorado* L, 65-56 14,832
February 3 New York L, 51-47 14,947
February 12 Nashville* W, 56-55 (OT) 12,663
February 18 @ Los Angeles W, 65-46 12,554
February 26 San Jose W, 54-48 (OT) 12,950
March 5 Dallas L, 59-42 13,503
March 10 Colorado* L, 49-42 13,807
March 17 @ Nashville* L, 48-47 8,772
March 26 Grand Rapids* W, 51-44 15,228
April 2 @ Orlando L, 55-27 13,111
April 9 @ Philadelphia L, 56-55 (OT) 14,778
April 15 @ Arizona L, 61-42 11,790
April 23 Las Vegas 3 p.m. CSN
April 29 @ Georgia 6 p.m. CSN
May 6 Utah 7 p.m. FSN
May 13 @ Grand Rapids* 3 p.m. OLN
* Central Division game

American Conference - Central Division
2006 Standings
W-L-T PF PA Division
Colorado 9-3-0 673 631 5-1
Nashville 7-5-0 590 557 3-2
RUSH 4-8-0 584 637 2-3
Grand Rapids 3-9-0 531 652 0-4

HOME SWEET HOME: The Rush returns home to Allstate Arena for the first time in nearly a month to host the Las Vegas Gladiators this Sunday. The Rush went 0-3 on its recent three-game road trip and has lost six of its last seven games overall. Las Vegas enters play with a two-game losing streak of its own, having lost to Nashville and at San Jose in the past two weeks.

RUSH UNDEFEATED VS. VEGAS: The Rush enters Sunday's game 4-0 all-time vs. the Gladiators, winning at Allstate Arena in 2002 and 2005, and then in Las Vegas in both 2003 and 2004.

Last season, Clint Dolezel's two-point conversion attempt with 17 seconds remaining fell incomplete in the end zone, giving the Rush a 63-62 victory over the Gladiators at Allstate Arena. Rush QB Raymond Philyaw completed 23 of 30 passes for 285 yards and six touchdowns, and Chicago scored on each of its ten possessions (9 TDs and 1 FG) before taking over and running out the clock after the failed two-point conversion.

In 2004, it took a "Hail Mary" pass from Philyaw that was caught off the net by Etu Molden as time expired to give the Rush an improbable 57-55 victory in Las Vegas.

Here is a look at the Rush-Gladiators Series Results:
2002: Rush 44, NJ Gladiators 14 (June 2 @ Chicago)
2003: Rush 68, LV Gladiators 48 (March 16 @ Las Vegas)
2004: Rush 57, LV Gladiators 55 (April 4 @ Las Vegas)
2005: Rush 63, LV Gladiators 62 (May 1 @ Chicago)

DOOMED IN THE DESERT: The Rush never recovered after being outscored 20-0 in the second quarter, eventually falling to the Arizona Rattlers 61-42 last week at U.S. Airways Center. With the game tied 14-14 at the start of the second quarter Chicago's offense hit the skids, scoring only two touchdowns in its next six possessions.

Meanwhile, Rattlers QB Sherdrick Bonner connected on 19 of 25 passes for 195 yards and seven touchdowns, guiding an efficient attack that scored touchdowns on its first nine possessions of the game.

During the critical stretch in the second quarter, kicker Keith Gispert missed field goal attempts of 35 and 19 yards - the second of which came with just one second remaining in the first half and was returned 50 yards for a touchdown by Rattlers DB Erin Damond, giving Arizona a 34-14 halftime lead.

The Rush seemed to steady itself and regain a little momentum in the third quarter. After Michael Bishop hit Woody Dantzler with a nine-yard pass to bring the Rush back within 13 points, 41-28, the Rush successfully executed an on-side kick attempt that was recovered by Jeremy Unertl at the Rush 6-yard line.

However, the Rush misfired on four-consecutive plays, turning the ball over on downs.

Arizona took over on the Rush 6-yard line and scored two plays later on a Joey Dozier two-yard run, putting the Rattlers up 48-28.

Chicago again turned the ball over on downs on its next possession and Arizona followed up with a Randy Gatewood nine-yard TD reception to take a commanding 54-28 lead.

RUSH HOLDING SIXTH PLAYOFF SEED: As the Rush enters the final four weeks of the regular season, it currently is holding on to the American Conference's sixth and final playoff spot. Six teams from each conference will make the playoffs with the four division winners each receiving a first-round bye. The best four records from the remaining teams in each conference will receive Wild Card berths.

If the playoffs were to begin this week, Colorado and Arizona would win the Central and Western Divisions, respectively, and receive first-round byes. In the first round Nashville would host the Rush, and Las Vegas would travel to San Jose.

Here is a closer look at the American Conference standings:
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
1. xy-Colorado 9-3
2. x-Arizona 7-5
3. Nashville 7-5
4. San Jose 6-6
5. Las Vegas 5-7
6. Chicago 4-8
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Utah 4-8
Grand Rapids 3-9
Los Angeles 3-9
x- division leader
y- clinched playoff spot

HOHENSEE STILL LOOKING FOR 100: Chicago's win over Grand Rapids March 26 was the 99th in Rush head coach Mike Hohensee's AFL career. Hohensee will try to become only the third head coach in AFL history with 100 career wins when the Rush returns home to Allstate Arena this week.

The only head coach in Rush history, Hohensee has guided Chicago to a 52-45 overall record and playoff appearances in each of the team's five seasons. During his tenure the Rush has won two Central Division titles (2002, 2004) and advanced to the AFL semifinals three times (2002, 2004, 2005).

One of only four men to be involved in the Arena Football League in each of the league's 20 seasons, Hohensee has taken his teams to the playoffs nine times and won five division titles in his 12 previous seasons as a head coach. His 99 career victories rank him third in AFL history behind Tampa Bay's Tim Marcum and Utah's Danny White.

Earlier this season, the Rush extended Hohensee's contract through the 2009 season.

Hohensee originally was hired on September 26, 2000. He
8 has a regular season record of 92-84 (including a
48-40 mark with the Rush).
8 has a career 7-9 mark in the postseason.
8 has led the Rush to five-consecutive playoff berths and two Central Division titles (2002 and 2004).
8 is 4-0 all-time vs. the NJ/LV Gladiators.

All-Time Winningest AFL Coaches
Including Postseason
Coach Team Wins This Week
Tim Marcum Tampa Bay 179 @ Orlando
Danny White Utah 145 @ Colorado
Mike Hohensee Rush 99 vs. Las Vegas
Mike Dailey Colorado 96 vs. Utah
Darren Arbet San Jose 88 vs. Austin
Perry Moss 86

HOME COOKIN': The Rush has a 30-17 all-time record at Allstate Arena (including postseason) and is 3-3 at home this season.

BISHOP GETS THE NOD: Head coach Mike Hohensee turned to Michael Bishop at quarterback last week in Arizona, giving Bishop his first start of the season. Bishop opened the game by connecting with Bobby Sippio on a 30-yard touchdown on Chicago's first play from scrimmage. He went on to finish the game by completing 23 of 41 passes for 333 yards, six touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 19 yards in the game.

SIPPIO REPORTS: When the Rush offense took the field last week in Arizona it did so with Bobby Sippio starting at offensive specialist. Originally claimed by the Rush off waivers from Tampa Bay on March 29, Sippio reported to Chicago last week and was activated in time to start at Arizona. He made an immediate impact, catching a touchdown pass on the team's first play from scrimmage and finishing the game with seven receptions for 139 yards and three TDs. Sippio played in nine games with the Storm before being waived, catching 55 passes for 666 yards and 18 touchdowns.

TAYLOR BACK IN BLUE: The Rush signed defensive specialist Marvin Taylor to its roster April 13, just three days after he was released by Grand Rapids. Last week in Arizona, Taylor started alongside Jeremy Unertl at defensive specialist and recorded 3.5 tackles. Taylor, who played 11 games with the Rampage, recording 49.5 tackles and three interceptions, is in his second tour of duty with the Rush after playing for Chicago in 2002 and 2003.

MOLDEN GETTING BACK IN THE GROOVE: WR/LB Etu Molden, the team's leading receiver in 2004 and 2005, missed four of the team's first nine games this season with shoulder and knee injuries. However, Molden finally is healthy and is looking like the player the Rush has come to count on. In his last two games Molden has caught 17 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns, bringing his season totals to 47 receptions for 533 yards and six TDs.
MOLDEN BREAKS CHATMAN RECORDS: This season Rush WR/LB Etu Molden has moved past former offensive specialist Antonio Chatman for franchise records for career receptions, career receiving yards, career receiving touchdowns and total touchdowns.

Molden, in his third year in Chicago, led the Rush in all receiving categories in both 2004 and 2005.

Career Numbers Chatman Molden
Games 30 39
Receptions 197 244
Yards 2,676 2,974
Receiving TDs 52 54
Total TDs 62 68

DANTZLER LOOKS SHARP: Rush rookie Woody Dantzler was promoted to the active roster from the team's practice squad April 7, and made his AFL debut April 9 in Philadelphia. Las week in Arizona, Dantzler caught a team-high eight passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, giving him 10 receptions for 162 yards and four touchdowns in his two games.

FAMILIAR FACES: Two former Rush starters now find themselves returning to Allstate Arena in Las Vegas uniforms.

Gladiators WR/LB Joe Douglass was Chicago's offensive specialist in 2001, catching 99 passes for 1,287 yards and 26 touchdowns and returning 63 kicks for 1,207 yards and three TDs. He also played in two games for the Rush in 2002 before an injury cost him the rest of the season.

Las Vegas DS Tony Lukins was a rookie with Chicago in 2005, recording 51.0 tackles and eight passes broken up. He played in three games for the Rush this season, recording 14.5 tackles and five passes broken up before being released April 4.

RUSH ADDS SUMP: The Rush added WR/DB Brian Sump to its roster when the team claimed him off waivers from Los Angeles. Sump, who has not played at all this season, is entering his third year in the AFL. He played in 11 games for Los Angeles last season, catching 29 passes for 262 yards and four touchdowns and recording 24 tackles and one interception.

FANTASTIC FINISHES: The 2006 Rush continues to play games that are not decided until the final play. It happened again April 9 in Philadelphia as the Rush fell to the Soul in overtime, 56-55. Backup QB Michael Bishop entered the game on third-and-goal from the Soul 1-yard line and dove into the end zone to bring the Rush to within one-point. But when Matt DOrazio's game-winning two-point conversion attempt was intercepted by Eddie Moten in the end zone, the Soul held on for an OT victory.

Six of Chicago's 12 games this season have been decided on the game's final play.

Dating back to last season's American Conference Semifinal in Colorado, seven of Chicago's last 13 games have been decided on the final play.

Games decided on final play:
June 5, 2005 - Colorado QB John Dutton connects with Andy McCullough on a 22-yard touchdown pass in overtime for the 49-43 win.

January 29, 2006 -Dutton hit Colorado OS Damian Harrell with an 11-yard TD pass with one-second left, breaking a 56-56 tie. After a safety on the ensuing kickoff, the Crush had handed Chicago a 65-56 defeat.

February 3, 2006 - Rush QB Matt D'Orazio's one-yard touchdown scramble as time expired was nullified by a Rush penalty, turning a 53-51 Rush win into a 51-47 loss to New York.

February 12, 2006 - D'Orazio's TD pass to C.J. Johnson and two-point conversion pass to Cornelius White in overtime gave the Rush a 56-55 win over Nashville.

February 26, 2006 - D'Orazio's 12-yard TD pass to Buchie Ibeh with 11 seconds remaining forced overtime vs. San Jose. Then, after a Jeremy Unertl interception on San Jose's first possession of OT, D'Orazio's 27-yard TD pass to Cornelius White gave the Rush a 54-48 win.

March 26, 2006 - D'Orazio's 14-yard TD pass to White with four seconds remaining gave the Rush a 49-44 lead over Grand Rapids. Then, after the ensuing kickoff went for a touchback, Curtis Eason sacked Rampage QB Chad Salisbury for a safety on the game's final play, giving the Rush a 51-44 victory.

April 9, 2006 - D'Orazio's game-winning two point conversion attempt in overtime was intercepted by Philadelphia Soul DS Eddie Moten, giving the Soul a 56-55 OT win over the Rush.

GETTING HEALTHY: After missing several key players for a significant part of the first half of the season, the Rush finally is getting healthy. Rush kicker Keith Gispert and linemen John Moyer and D.J. Bleisath all have returned from Injured Reserve in the past three weeks. Only FB/LB Levelle Brown is seriously injured and out for the season.

Here is a complete recap of the current Rush injuries:
8 FB/LB Charlie Cook is on IR after injuring his left knee April 2 in Orlando.
8 WR/DB Buchie Ibeh is on IR after suffering a hamstring injury in practice.
8 FB/LB Levelle Brown is on IR and out for the season after he dislocated his shoulder when the team was practicing in Columbus during training camp in January. He underwent surgery March 15.

THIRD QUARTER BLUES: The Rush has struggled in the third quarter this season, especially in the team's last seven games. The Rush has scored a total of 86 points in the third quarter in 2006, an average of just 7.2 points per game in the third quarter. In the last seven weeks the drought has been even worse, as the Rush has scored a total of 35 points (5.0 points per quarter) and has been shut out in the third quarter three times in seven games.

OVERTIME TURNAROUND: Entering this season the Rush was 2-4 all time in overtime and had lost its last three overtime games overall. This year the Rush has played three more overtime games - February 12 vs. Nashville, February 26 vs. San Jose and April 9 at Philadelphia - going 2-1.

BETTER AFTER THE BREAK?: After going 3-5 in the first half of the season, the Rush needs to post at least five wins during the second half to avoid suffering its first losing season in franchise history. History should be on Chicago's side, as the team has won five games in the second half of each of the last four seasons. Here is a look at the team's record in the first and second halves of the past five seasons:

First Half Second Half Final Record
2001 4-3 3-4 7-7
2002 4-3 5-2 9-5
2003 3-5 5-3 8-8
2004 6-2 5-3 11-5
2005 4-4 5-3 9-7
2006 3-5 1-3

UNDER PRESSURE: The Rush defensive line has recorded 16 sacks on the season, three more than the defense registered during the entire 2005 season. The Rush is tied for third in the AFL in sacks and needs 8 sacks in the remaining five games to break the Rush team record for sacks in a season (23), set in 2004. Rookie Khreem Smith leads the club with 7.0 sacks, while D.J. Bleisath is second with 3.0 sacks.

MOYER IS CHICAGO'S ALL-TIME SACK LEADER: In his eighth AFL season, Rush lineman John Moyer has 34.5 career sacks - including 29.5 as a member of the Rush. He is currently in eighth place on the AFL's all-time list for career sacks and needs just two more sacks to pass Andre Bowden for seventh place.

Here are Chicago's season and career sack leaders:
Player Season Player Career
John Moyer 10.0 (2004) John Moyer 29.5
John Moyer 9.0 (2003) James Baron 10.0
Khreem Smith 7.0 (2006) Khreem Smith 7.0
John Moyer 6.0 (2005) Anthony Hutch 6.5
Anthony Hutch 5.5 (2001) Riley Kleinhesselink 5.0
John Moyer 4.0 (2002) Jamie McGourty 5.5
James Baron 4.0 (2003) Bob McMillen 4.5
Tony Henderson 4.0 (2001) D.J. Bleisath 4.0
D.J. Bleisath 3.0 (2006) Tony Henderson 4.0
James Baron 3.0 (2004)
James Baron 3.0 (2002)
Jamie McGourty 3.0 (2004)

CALL MOYER MR. TOUCHDOWN: Everyone knows that Moyer is one of the game's best pass rushers, but what makes Moyer special is his ability to excel on offense and special teams in addition to defense. Moyer has proven to be a very capable receiver, catching four passes for 47 yards and three touchdowns on the season. Dating back to last season, Moyer has caught 12 passes with eight of them going for touchdowns.

KHREEM SMITH FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Rush rookie lineman Khreem Smith is one of the leading candidates for AFL Rookie of the Year honors. Through 12 weeks Smith ranks second in the AFL in sacks with 7.0 and is tied for the league lead in forced fumbles with five. In addition to his sacks and forced fumbles, he has recorded 17.5 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, two passes broken up and one blocked kick this season.

McMILLEN BECOMES AFL'S TOP RUSHER: Rush FB/LB Bob McMillen became the AFL's all-time leading rusher March 17, when he rushed for four yards in the team's game at Nashville. McMillen now has 1,390 rushing yards in his 12-year career, eight more than former record holder Les Barley.

Earlier this season, as part of the league's celebration of its 20th season McMillen was named one of the AFL's 20 Greatest Players of all-time. In his 12th season, he ranks first on the AFL's all-time rushing list, second all-time in rushing attempts and third in rushing touchdowns. He has won two ArenaBowl championships (1997 with Arizona and 2002 with San Jose) and is the only player in AFL history to rush for 100 or more yards in seven-consecutive seasons.

The AFL's All-Time Rushing Yards list
Player Seasons Team Yards
Bob McMillen 1995-present Chicago 1,390
Les Barley 1992-2001 - 1,382
Bo Kelly 1996-present Arizona 1,319
Andre Bowden 1991-2004 - 1,241

The AFL's All-Time Rushing Attempts list
Player Seasons Team Attempts
Bo Kelly 1996-present Arizona 448
Bob McMillen 1995-present Chicago 440
Andre Bowden 1991-2004 - 438
Les Barley 1992-2001 - 425

The AFL's All-Time Rushing Touchdowns list
Player Seasons Team Rushing TDs
Barry Wagner 1992-present San Jose 126
Andre Bowden 1991-2004 - 93
Bob McMillen 1995-present Chicago 78
Bo Kelly 1996-present Arizona 76
Les Barley 1992-2001 - 71

D'ORAZIO AMONG AFL LEADERS: Rush QB Matt D'Orazio, now the team's backup QB, enters this week's game still ranked among the league's top passers. D'Orazio enters the game as the AFL's fifth-ranked passer with a 115.2 quarterback rating. On the season, D'Orazio has set career highs in all his passing stats, completing 244 of 355 passes for 2,739 yards and 42 touchdowns, while only throwing five interceptions. Earlier this season, D'Orazio set a team record by attempting 231 consecutive passes without throwing an interception. His streak began February 3 vs. New York and was snapped when he was picked off in the second quarter vs. Grand Rapids March 26.

D'Orazio also enters this week's game as the AFL leader in rushing with 53 carries for 157 yards.

D'ORAZIO GREAT IN CLUTCH: Rush QB Matt D'Orazio is at his best when it counts the most. Through 12 games D'Orazio ranks second in the AFL in fourth quarter passing, converting 69 of 91 attempts for 765 yards and 13 TDs in the fourth quarter for a QB rating of 131.4.

ALFONZO SETS TACKLE RECORD: Rush WR/LB DeJuan Alfonzo recorded 2.0 tackles last week in Arizona, giving him 167.5 for his Rush career. Alfonzo now has moved past former Rush DS Cedric Walker as the team's career tackles leader.

WRIGHT MAN FOR RETURNS: With the trade of Henry Douglas to Columbus on February 7, the Rush coaches turned to Carlos Wright to handle kickoff returns. Wright has proven to be not only a wise choice for the job, but the best kick return man in the league. Wright has returned 54 kickoffs for 1,244 yards and three touchdowns and leads the AFL in kickoff returns, averaging 23.0 yards per return.

THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE: Since his trade from Columbus Rush DS Jeremy Unertl has helped solidify the Rush secondary. He has been named ADT Defensive Player of the Game three times - February 12, vs. Nashville, February 18 at Los Angeles and February 26 vs. San Jose - and has recorded 55.0 tackles, seven interceptions and eight passes broken up since being inserted into the Rush secondary. Last week in Arizona, Unertl recorded his seventh interception since joining the Rush (and eighth overall), the most by any Rush player in one season since Dameon Porter had 10 interceptions in 2002.

February 26 against San Jose, Unertl picked off two Mark Grieb passes, becoming the first Rush player with two interceptions in a game since Marvin Taylor picked off two Aaron Garcia passes on June 30, 2002.

Originally signed by the Las Vegas Gladiators in 2004, Unertl (6-1, 210, Wisconsin-LaCrosse) is in his third year in the AFL. He played in six games as a rookie with Las Vegas in 2004 and split the 2005 season between Las Vegas and Columbus, playing seven games for the Gladiators and five for the Destroyers. Entering 2006, he has recorded 64.5 tackles, two interceptions and five passes broken up, and caught 14 passes for 108 yards and three touchdowns.

PROTECT THAT QB: When the Rush offensive line allowed sack of QB Michael Bishop last week in Arizona it set a dubious record. The sack was the 20th allowed by the Rush this season, setting a franchise record. Coming into this season the Rush offensive line had given up a total of 13 sacks in the last two seasons combined.

TURNOVER TURNAROUND: One of the best trends of the 2006 season involves Chicago's success on the turnover front. After finishing the 2004 season tied with Los Angeles for the best turnover ratio in the AFL at +15, the Rush dipped to 16th last year with a -6 ratio. Through 12 games this season the Rush is tied for eighth in the league with a +2 ratio.

D-ROB AS STEADY AS IT GETS: Rush WR/DB Dennison Robinson might be the most unsung player on the Rush roster. Signed as a free agent in the off-season, Robinson is strong in all three facets of the game - offense, defense and special teams. He is the team's leading tackler, recording 58.0 tackles to go along with two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He ranks second in the AFL in special teams tackles with 14.0 and is the team's fourth-leading receiver, catching 29 passes for 249 yards and five touchdowns.

TALE OF THE TAPE
Chicago Category Las Vegas
12 Games 12
48.7 (13) Scoring Offense 51.3 (8)
53.1 (11) Scoring Defense 53.8 (12)
283.6 (10) Total Offense 277.1 (14)
289.8 (11) Total Defense 305.3 (18)
46-59 78.0% Red Zone Offense 45-57, 78.9%
51-57 89.5% Red Zone Defense 49-59 83.1%
259.3 (12) Pass Offense 239.7 (14)
253.7 (7) Pass Defense 285.7 (18)
24.3 (6) Rushing Offense 37.4 (1)
31.1 (17) Rushing Defense 19.7 (8)
584 (13) Scoring 615 (8)
92 (13) Scoring (Kicking) 77 (18)
77-1,493-4 Kickoff Returns 72-1,409-2
19.4 (4) Kick Return Average 19.6 (3)
8-257-3 Missed Field Goal Returns 5-112-0
32.1 (1) Missed FG Return Avg. 22.4 (14)
+2 (8t) Turnover Margin -12 (18)
13-23, 56.5% Field Goals 3-10, 30.0%
53-60, 88.3% PAT Kicking 68-79, 86.1%
16-93 (4) Sacks By 10-44 (13t)
20-91 (15) Sacks Against 11-55 (9t)
46-87, 52.9% Third Down Conversion 39-80, 48.8%
10-22, 45.5% Fourth Down Conversion 10-25, 40.0%
99-572 (17) Penalties (#-Yards) 71-420 (4)
68-423 (16) Opp. Penalties (#-Yards) 93-520 (9)
BOLD - AFL Leader

INDIVIDUAL LEAGUE LEADERS: The following Rush players are among the 2006 AFL league leaders:

Matt D'Orazio: QB Rating (5th - 115.2 rating), 4th quarter passing (2nd - 131.4 rating), rushing yards (1st - 157 yards)

Khreem Smith: sacks (2nd - 7.0), forced fumbles (T-1st - 5)

Carlos Wright: kickoff returns (1st - 23.0 avg.)

C.J. Johnson: missed field goal returns (1st - 47.8 avg.)

Jeremy Unertl: interceptions (3rd - 8)

Dennison Robinson: special teams tackles (2nd - 14.0)

RUSH GAME AWARD WINNERS: The following Rush players have won individual game awards for their play this season:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Matt D'Orazio (2/12 vs. Nashville, 2/18 @ Los Angeles)
C.J. Johnson (2/26 vs. San Jose)
Cornelius White (3/26 vs. Grand Rapids)

ADT Defensive Player of the Game:
Khreem Smith (2/3 vs. New York, 3/10 vs. Colorado, 3/26 vs. Grand Rapids)
Jeremy Unertl (2/12 vs. Nashville, 2/18 @ Los Angeles, 2/26 vs. San Jose)

Ironman of the Game:
Bob McMillen (2/3 vs. New York)
John Moyer (2/12 vs. New York)
Dennison Robinson (2/18 @ Los Angeles)
Carlos Wright (3/26 vs. Grand Rapids)

INJURY REPORT: The following players appeared on this week's injury report to the AFL.

Injured Reserve -Levelle Brown (right shoulder), Charlie Cook (left knee), Todd Howard (right hamstring), Buchie Ibeh (hamstring)
Probable - Michael Bishop (left knee)

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