Chicago Rush Take Command for Fourth Win in a Row
June 4, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Chicago Rush News Release
KANSAS CITY - The Chicago Rush (9-3) defeated the Kansas City Command (4-8) 58-30 at the Sprint Center for Chicago's fourth consecutive win on Saturday afternoon. With three interceptions in the game, Rush DB Vic Hall broke the AFL record of 13 interceptions in a single season.
"After a sloppy first half we came out and played Rush football throughout the second half," said Head Coach Bob McMillen. "I liked how we finished the game."
The Rush offense got off to a quick start with a 4-yard touchdown toss by QB Russ Michna to WR Reggie Gray. Following suit, the Rush defense stepped up to hold QB JJ Raterink and the Command offense on their first drive of the game, allowing the Rush to take over at the1-yard line. The first quarter proved to be a defensive battle, and ended with the Rush leading 7-0.
To open the second quarter, the Rush offense marched down the field to set up a 21-yard field goal kick by Chris Gould. DB Vic Hall and the Rush defense held the Command offense again in their second and third consecutive possessions. The strong defensive stand allowed Michna to connect with WR Derek Lee for a 17-yard touchdown reception. However, after a failed field goal attempt by Gould, the Command offense scored on a 45-yard touchdown reception by former Rush WR Tod Devoe. The first half came to a close as DB Jason Simpson recovered the ball of the net to put the Rush up 23-9.
Kansas City opened the second half on offense and capitalized with a 7-yard touchdown reception by WR Robert Gill. The Rush responded quickly with a 34-yard touchdown reception by WR Charles Dillon.
The Rush offense broke away in the fourth quarter and went on a 28-7 scoring run to end the game. Michna finished the afternoon going 20 for 28 for 243 yards with no interceptions and six touchdowns. Michna connected evenly with all three receivers as Gray, Lee and Dillon each tallied two touchdowns.
Hall again led the Rush defense with 10 solo tackles and three interceptions. DB Perry Kyles also had a strong afternoon finishing 8.5 tackles and one tackle for a loss.
The Rush has a bye next week, and will look to extend their win streak to five games as they travel to Spokane to battle the defending ArenaBowl Champions, Spokane Shock(4-7) on Saturday, June 18th at 9 p.m. CST.
NATIONAL GUARD MVP: Vic Hall-CHI
RUSSELL ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME: Brian Umstead-KCC
RIDDELL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME: Vic Hall-CHI
JLS IRONMAN: Bradly Chavez-KCC
NIFTY PLAYMAKER OF THE GAME: Vic Hall-CHI
CUTTER CATCH OF THE GAME: Tod Devoe's 45-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter
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