Colorado Crush game notes

April 6, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Colorado Crush News Release

QUICK FACTS:
Colorado Crush (7-2) vs. Philadelphia Soul (5-5)
Date: April 10, 2005
Kickoff: 11 a.m. MT
Site: Frontier Airlines Field at Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

Officials:
Referee: Wes Fritz (18th Year, Gateway Conference)
Umpire: Paul Frerking (1st Year, Illinois Junior Colleges)
Head Linesman: Kelly Saalfeld (3rd Year, Great Plains Athletic)
Line Judge: Dave Chesney (1st Year, Big 10)
Back Judge: James Cole (5th Year, Atlantic 10)

TV/Radio:
Television: NBC (KUSA/9News in Denver)
(Tom Hammond – play-by-play, Pat Haden – analyst,
Lewis Johnson - sidelines)
Radio: AM 630 KHOW
(Marc Stout – play-by-play, David Diaz-Infante – analyst,
Andy Lindahl - sidelines)

Series Record: Third meeting, Crush lead 2-0
Last Meeting: Colorado won 58-40 at Pepsi Center on 5/1/04
Coaches: Mike Dailey (82-54 in 9th season, 19-8 w/ Colorado)
James Fuller (2-2 in 1st season, 2-2 w/ Philadephia)

ALL-TIME SERIES: This is Philadelphia’s second trip to Pepsi Center. Last season, the Crush defeated the Soul 58-40 (5/1/04) in front of 16,055 at Pepsi Center. Colorado’s Kevin McKenzie was the game’s Ironman. The Crush also met the Soul at the Wachovia Center on 3/21/04. Colorado was victorious, winning 40-33.

Colorado Crush
Date Opponent Time/Score TV
Sun, 1/30 @ Orlando L 36-39 0-1
Sat, 2/5 GRAND RAPIDS W 72-56 1-1
Sun, 2/13 CHICAGO L 48-51 1-2
Sat, 2/19 @ Arizona W 74-69 2-2
Sun, 2/27 LOS ANGELES W 58-40 3-2
Bye week
Sat, 3/12 @ Nashville W 42-35 4-2
Sun, 3/20 COLUMBUS W 52-37 5-2
Fri, 3/25 @ Dallas W 66-58 6-2
Sun, 4/3 LAS VEGAS W 61-40 7-2
Sun, 4/10 PHILADELPHIA 11:00 a.m. NBC
Sun, 4/17 @ Chicago 11:00 a.m. NBC
Fri, 4/22 SAN JOSE 7:00 p.m. CET
Sat, 4/30 @ Grand Rapids 5:30 p.m. FSN
Sun, 5/8 @ New Orleans 11:00 a.m. NBC
Fri, 5/13 NASHVILLE 7:00 p.m. CET
Sat, 5/21 @ New York 5:00 p.m. FSN
(All times Mountain)

American Conference - Central Division
Team W L T PCT. PF PA H A Conf. Div. Strk
Colorado 7 2 0 .778 509 425 4-1 3-1 5-1 2-1 W6
Chicago 5 4 0 .556 454 449 2-2 3-2 3-0 3-0 W1
Nashville 2 7 0 .222 358 420 0-4 2-3 1-4 1-2 W1
Gr. Rapids 1 8 0 .111 432 554 1-4 0-4 0-5 0-3 L5


THE STAKES: A Crush win would …
· Extend the Crush’s franchise record win streak to seven games.
· Maintain the best record in the AFL and keep them in line for the No. 1 seed in the American Conference.
· Help them maintain their lead in the Central Division.
· Give the Crush a 3-0 series lead over Philadelphia.
· Give the Crush a four-game win streak at home.
· Improve their record to 3-1 vs. the National Conference
· Improve their record to 3-0 vs. the Eastern Division

AFL ON NBC, (Sun, April 10):

11 a.m. (MT)
Philadelphia @ Colorado
(airs in Denver)
San Jose @ Chicago
(airs in other regions)

Mike Dailey (82-54 in 9th year, 19-8 in 2nd w/ Colo.):

Dailey is now in his second season in Colorado and ninth as head coach in the AFL, after becoming the Crush’s second head coach on June 26, 2003. Dailey joined the Crush following 13 seasons in the Albany/Indiana Firebirds organization, including the final seven as head coach.

In his first season in Colorado, Dailey helped guide the Crush to the largest turnaround in AFL history, inheriting a 2-14 team and leading them to an 11-5 record in 2004, tied for the best in the league. He also led the Crush to their first playoff appearance and first win, advancing to the AFL Semifinals before falling nine yards short of up-ending top-seeded Arizona and earning a trip to ArenaBowl XVIII.

One of the most successful and well-respected coaches in AFL history, Dailey’s teams have compiled an overall record of 82-54 record, a winning percentage of .601, and he ranks fifth on the AFL’s all-time list for coaching wins (regular season and playoffs). His teams have made six postseason appearances and he has won three division titles.

In 1999, Dailey led the Albany Firebirds to an ArenaBowl title and was named the AFL’s Coach of the Year.


All-Time Winningest AFL Coaches
Including Postseason
Rk Coach Team Wins This Week
1. Tim Marcum* Tampa Bay 172 vs. Orlando
2. Danny White 141
3. Mike Hohensee* Chicago 90 vs. San Jose
4. Perry Moss 86
5. Mike Dailey* Crush 82 vs. Philadelphia
6. Michael Trigg 80
7. Darren Arbet* San Jose 79 @ Chicago
8. John Gregory 73
* indicates active coach

James Fuller (2-2 in 1st year, 2-2 in 1st w/ Phila.):
Now in his eighth year of Arena Football, James Fuller (2-2 reg. season) takes over as the Soul’s interim Head Coach after more than a season as the team’s defensive coordinator. His time with the Soul follows a two-year stint as head coach of the Bakersfield Blitz (af2).

Fuller spent two seasons with the Oklahoma Wranglers and established himself as one of the top coaches in Arena Football. His team ranked number one in total defense and pass defense in 2000 while he served as assistant head
coach and defensive coordinator.

Previously, Fuller spent two years as an assistant defensive coach for the Portland Forest Dragons of the AFL, where he played in 1998. An 8th round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers and coach Bobby Ross in 1992, he went on to play for the New Orleans Saints under Jim Mora and the Philadelphia Eagles under Ray Rhoades. Fuller was an All NFL-Europe free safety for Scotland under Jim Criner before a knee injury ended his career.


TOP 5 RANKINGS: 2005 League Leaders entering Week 11
Colorado Crush
Player Rank Category Stat
John Dutton 3rd4th4th5th 3rd down QB ratingPassing TouchdownsPass AttemptsInterceptions/Attempt 103.0513212.2%
Rashad Floyd 1st1st3rd Total TacklesSolo TacklesPass Breakups 78.57313
Damian Harrell 3rd3rdT-4th Receiving TouchdownsScoring (Non-kickers)3rd down receptions 2515011
Ahmad Hawkins T-3rd Interceptions 5
Delvin Hughley 2nd Pass Breakups 15
Willis Marshall 3rd MFG Return Avg. 20.0
Saul Patu T-2nd Forced Fumbles 3
Clay Rush 1st2nd2nd3rd3rd5th TouchbacksField Goals MadeScoring (Kickers)Field Goal AttemptsPATs attemptedPATs made 381295226759
Rich Young T-3rdT-3rd Total Tackles for LossSacks 6.05.0

PLAYERS TO WATCH:
OS Damian Harrell: Set the AFL record for consecutive games with a touchdown catch (42) in win over Las Vegas on 4/3/05 ... Has 38 career games with 100+ receiving yards (4 in 2005) … Also has 30 career games with 3+ TDs (5 in 2005) … Named to the All-Arena Second Team in 2004 … Now in his seventh AFL season, has amassed 7,719 receiving yards on 548 catches, an average of 14.1 yards/catch, along with 172 receiving TDs (175 total) … Has second-most catches and receiving yards in AFL since 2000 … Has reached 1,000 receiving yards in four straight seasons entering 2005.

QB John Dutton: Now in his third year quarterbacking the Crush,
has completed 198-321 passes (61.7 %) for 51 TDs and 7 interceptions in 2005 … Has 11 career 300+ yard passing games (2 in 2005)… Has thrown for 13,029 yards, 252 touchdowns and 33 interceptions in career … Completed 342-of-536 passes (63.8%) for 4,195 yards, 76 touchdowns and just 8 interceptions in 2004 … MVP of ArenaBowl XVI while with San Jose.

WR/LB Kevin McKenzie: Set a new Crush single-game record and career high with 14 receptions at Orlando (1/30) … Most receptions in any AFL game this season … Has three career
100+ yard receiving games … Tied a career-high with 3 TDs vs. Gr. Rapids on 2/5 … Named to the All-Ironman team in 2004 … Crush’s second leading receiver in 2004 with a career high 1,023 yards and 14 TDs on 85 catches … Once scored six TDs in playoff game while with San Jose in 2003.

DS Rashad Floyd: Set an AFL record with 17.5 tackles against Los Angeles on 2/27/05 … Named AFL Defensive Player of Week following Week 5 and Defensive Player of Month for February … Has posted seven career games with 10+ tackles (4 in 2005) … Leads AFL in tackles with 78.5, on pace (139.2) to
break his own AFL single-season record of 123.0 tackles set in
2004… Named to All-Arena Second Team in 2004.

RECENT CRUSH TRANSACTIONS
Date Transaction
4/4/05 Waived OL/DL Derrick Pickens.
4/2/05 Activated OL/DLs Maurice Anderson and Derrick Pickens … Placed OL/DL Hugh Hunter (strained left groin) on injured reserve.
4/1/05 Signed WR/DB Wendall Williams to the practice squad.
3/31/05 Waived WR/DB Herman Bell from practice squad
3/24/05 Activated WR/DB Jabir Walker from injured reserve … Placed OL/DL Tank Reese (hamstring) on injured reserve.
3/11/05 Activated WR/DB Willis Marshall and OL/DL Tank Reese from injured reserve … Placed WR/LB Darcey Levy (influenza) and WR/DB Jabir Walker (hamstring) on injured reserve.
3/9/05 Placed OL/DL Maurice Anderson on injured reserve (finger).
2/26/05 Placed WR/DB Willis Marshall on injured reserve (influenza) … Activated WR/DB Jabir Walker and WR/LB Darcey Levy from injured reserve.
2/23/05 Signed WR/DB Touré Carter to practice squad.
2/21/05 Waived WR/DB Thal Woods from practice squad … Activated WR/DB Touré Carter from injured reserve and placed him on waivers.
2/12/05 Placed OL/DL Tank Reese on injured reserve (influenza) and activated OL/DL Chris Watton.
2/8/05 Signed WR/DB Herman Bell to practice squad.
1/28/05 Recalled OL/DL Chris Watton from waivers and placed him on injured reserve (sprained rt. knee).
1/26/05 Recalled OL/DL Maurice Anderson from waivers … Placed OL/DL Chris Watton on recallable waivers.
1/25/05 Signed WR/DB Thal Woods to practice squad.
1/24/05 Placed DS Jabir Walker (strained right groin) and WR/LB Darcey Levy (left lower back) on injured reserve … Placed OL/DL Maurice Anderson on recallable waivers.

INJURY REPORT
Colorado Crush
Player Pos. Injury Status
Chad Dukes FB/LB Strained right groin on IR (1/20)
Hugh Hunter OL/DL Strained left groin on IR (4/2)
Darcey Levy WR/DB Influenza on IR (3/11)
Tank Reese OL/DL Hamstring on IR (3/24)

COLORADO CRUSH NEXT WEEK
The Crush will travel to division rival Chicago for the second meeting of the 2005 regular season. Chicago won the first contest 51-48 at Pepsi Center on 2/13/05, giving Colorado its second loss of the season. The Rush are second in the Central Division with an overall 5-4 record. This will be the fifth meeting between the clubs (the second meeting at Allstate Arena). Chicago leads the all-time series 3-1.



CRUSH NOTABLES
THE TIES THAT BIND
Even though the Crush and are relatively new teams, they still have a lot of connections:
· Soul OL/DL Cyron Brown is a former member of both the Colorado Crush and Denver Broncos. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Broncos as a teammate of Crush co-owner John Elway in 1999. He played for the Crush during the team’s inaugural 2003 season, posting 15.5 tackles and two sacks. He was waived by the Crush on 12/9/03.
· Soul OL/DL Dwayne Missouri was also a member of the inaugural 2003 Crush team. He totaled 8.5 tackles and a sack with Colorado. The Crush traded him to the Soul in exchange for the second overall pick of the 2004 Expansion Draft, which turned out to be his current Soul teammate Winfield Garnett.
· Soul OL/DL Winfield Garnett was selected by the Crush with the 2nd pick in the 2004 Expansion Draft, after they acquired the selection from Philadelphia in exchange for Dwayne Missouri. Garnett never played for the Crush, refusing to report before being waived on 3/10/04.
· Crush OL/DL Donny Klein is from Manasquan, N.J., on the Jersey shore not far from Philly. He started on the offensive line all four years at Temple University in Philadelphia. He still lives in Manasquan.
· Crush OL/DL Dustin Barno is from Easton, Pa., and played collegiately at East Stroudsburg State in East Stroudsburg, Pa.
· Crush WR/LB Kevin McKenzie played briefly for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1998.

HISTORIC TURNAROUND
The Crush set a new record for the biggest turnaround in AFL history in 2004, winning nine more games than the previous season. The 11-5 Crush finished 2-14 in their inaugural 2003 campaign. The Chicago Bruisers won +8 games in 1988, finishing 10-1-1, but played only 6 games the year before as they finished 2-4. The New Jersey Gladiators improved from 2-12 in 2001 to post a 9-5 mark in 2002 and the Detroit Fury turned a 1-13 season in 2002 into an 8-8 record in 2003. Here is how the three years of the Crush franchise compare:

Statistical Comparison 2003 2004 2005
Record 2-14 11-5 7-2
Points/Game 46.8 49.6 56.6
Points Allowed/Game 59.9 46.5 47.2
Turnover Margin -26 +14 +9
Fumbles Lost 22 10 2
Sacks 12 15 14
Sacks Allowed 14 4 2

MAN OF STEEL
A true AFL Ironman, Kyle Moore-Brown is in his 11th season in the league and has never missed a game. The game vs. Philadelphia will mark his 167th consecutive start. The first 139 all came with the Firebirds organization before he signed with the Crush prior to the 2004 season.

CONSECUTIVE STARTS:
166 Overall (151 regular season, 15 playoffs)
JUST FOR KICKS
Crush kicker Clay Rush is among the all-time great AFL kickers. A two-time AFL Kicker of the Year, Rush currently ranks fourth on the all-time scoring list by kickers and fifth for field goals made. In 2005, Rush leads the league in touchbacks and booted a league-long and Crush record 62-yard field goal (2/27 vs. LA).

AFL All-Time Leading Scorers (Kickers)
Rk Player Years Pres. Tm Points
1. Mike Black 1993-04 n/a 1,240
2. Steve Videtich 1996-pres. Columbus 1,195
3. Remy Hamilton 1998-pres. L.A. 994
4. Clay Rush 1999-pres. Colorado 863
5. Daron Alcorn 1997-04 n/a 771
6. Kenny Stucker 1994-99, 2003 n/a 754

AFL Most All-Time Field Goals Made
Rk Player Years Pres. Tm FGM
1. Mike Black 1993-04 n/a 175
2. Steve Videtich 1996-pres. Columbus 151
3. Kenny Stucker 1994-99, 2003 n/a 118
4. Remy Hamilton 1998-pres. L.A. 127
5. Clay Rush 1999-pres. Colorado 109
6. Daron Alcorn 1997-04 n/a 100


TACKLING MACHINE
After setting an AFL record with 123.0 tackles in 2004, Rashad Floyd has registered a league-leading 68.5 tackles in the first eight games, setting him on another record-breaking pace … This despite missing almost the entire game vs. Columbus on 3/20 … Floyd set an AFL record with 17.5 tackles vs. Los Angeles on 2/27, besting the previous record of 17.0 set by L.A.’s Kevin Cobb at Houston on 6/23/00 … Floyd finished 30.0 tackles ahead of second place in 2004 - Indiana’s Anthony Derricks (93.0).
AFL Record - Most Tackle in a Season
Player Team Year Total
Rashad Floyd Colorado 2005 139.2*
Rashad Floyd Colorado 2004 123.0
Cornelius Coe Indiana 2001 121.5
Damon Mason Orlando 2000 108.0
Damon Mason Orlando 1999 103.0
Damon Mason Orlando 2001 101.0

* Based on current pace (78.5 tackles through nine games – 8.7/game)


ONE FOR THE AGES
FB/LB Chad Dukes ranks fifth on the AFL’s all-time rushing list with 1,111 yards. Dukes was the fourth player in AFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in his career. Currently on IR, Dukes trails Chicago’s Bob McMillen by 70 yards for 4th place.
AFL Career Rushing Yards
Player Team 2005 Career
Les Barley — — 1,382
Andre Bowden — — 1,241
Bob McMillen CHI 110 1,260
Bo Kelly ARI 30 1,231
Chad Dukes COL 0 1,111


STEEL CURTAIN
After allowing 14 sacks in 2003 (12 on Dutton), the Crush pass
protection has been stellar under Coach Dailey. The team allowed
just four sacks in 2004, and none after Week 6 at San Jose (3/14).
The Crush did not allow a sack in their final 446 offensive plays of
the 2004 regular season (10+ games). They have allowed just two
sacks in 2005 – a fourth quarter coverage sack by Orlando’s E.J
Burt in the season opener on 1/30/05 and a first quarter unforced
fumble by QB John Dutton that the Crush recovered on the
opening play vs. Los Angeles on 2/27/05. After holding seven opponents this season sackless, the Crush have now allowed just those two sacks in their last 19 games.
Fewest Sacks Allowed (2005)
Team Games Sacks Attmpts Sack/Play
Las Vegas 10 1 382 0.26
Colorado 9 2 321 0.62
Austin 10 5 381 1.30
New Orleans 10 6 454 1.30

SACK HAPPY
After totaling just 15 sacks in 16 games in 2004, the Crush pass
rush has picked up the pressure and ranks second in the league with 14 sacks, in addition to a safety and forcing 20 turnovers (14 interceptions, 6 fumbles). Rich Young has led the way with 5.0 sacks, including a safety in Orlando. He also pressured Joe Hamilton into a fumble for a Tank Reese touchdown at Orlando (1/30) and forced a fumble that Andy McCullough returned for a touchdown at Arizona (2/19).
Most Sacks By Team (2005)
Team Games Sacks Attempts Sack/Play
Orlando 10 15 374 3.86
Colorado 9 14 361 3.73
Las Vegas 10 13 348 3.73
Arizona 10 13 358 3.50

SIX STRING
The Crush won consecutive games five times last season, but never three in a row. However, the team is in the midst of a franchise record six-game win streak (@ Arizona 2/20, vs. Los Angeles 2/27, @ Nashville 3/12, vs. Columbus 3/20, @ Dallas 3/25, vs. Las Vegas 4/3) and is seeking its seventh straight versus Philadelphia. The franchise had never won three straight before this current streak.

STREAKFREE
On the other hand, the Crush have never lost consecutive games under Mike Dailey. After a 2-14 inaugural campaign, the Crush managed to make it through the entire 2004 season without losing consecutive games. They kept that streak alive by rebounding from both losses this season with a W.

THEY’RE BACK
After 2004 saw a brand new coaching staff and only five returning
players on the opening day roster from 2003, this year’s Crush
team strongly resembles the 2004 squad. In fact, the team lost no
players to free agency, and features 16 of 20 players on the active
roster from 2004. Another three returnees are currently on the
injured list. Ahmad Hawkins is the only player to appear in every
Crush game in franchise history.
Third Year Crush Players
John Dutton Saul Patu Ahmad Hawkins
Damian Harrell Bryant Shaw

NFL BOUND
The Crush lost four players to the NFL, including two key members of the 2004 team. OL/DL Aaron Johnson finished the 2004 NFL season on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad while WR/DB Robert Redd signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Two rookies also signed with NFL teams, af2 Ironman of the Year Tim Dodge signed with the Carolina Panthers and OL/DL Delbert Cowsette signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

FLOCK OF FIREBIRDS
With Coach Dailey’s move to the Crush came a flock of former Albany and Indiana Firebirds migrated west to Denver. The 2004 offseason only bolstered those totals with the addition of Andy McCullough, Delvin Hughley and Clay Rush, although Rush was the only one to play under Dailey (2003).

Former Firebirds (years with Firebirds)
Players Coaches
Jose Davis (2003) Mike Dailey (1992-2003)
Chad Dukes (1996-98) Ernesto Purnsley (1997-98, 2000-03)
Delvin Hughley (2004)* Brian Partlow (2000-03)
Hugh Hunter (2002-03)
Andy McCullough (2004)*
Kyle Moore-Brown (1995-03)
Clay Rush (2003-04)
Rich Young (2002-03)

· Aaron Johnson (2001-03) is also a former Firebird who played for the Crush in 2004 and is currently on exempt NFL list (Kansas City Chiefs).
· Current Crush OL/DL Derrick Pickens also attended training camp with the Firebrids before signing to playing in the CFL.
· * Hughley and McCullough never played under Dailey with the Firebirds. Hughley was traded to Indiana as part of the deal that brought Dailey to Colorado.

KEY ADDITIONS
While the Crush returns the core of last year’s playoff team, they did add a few key parts in the offseason. Two-time kicker of the year Clay Rush signed as free agent to bolster kickoffs and add range on field goals. Former All-Rookie team member and 1,200-yard receiver WR/LB Andy McCullough and defensive specialist Delvin Hughley were added through the Dispersal Draft. Hughley was a member of the inaugural Crush team in 2003, leading the team in tackles before being included in a trade with Indiana that brought Coach Dailey to Denver. All three players were previously with Indiana. Four AFL rookies made the roster, with former Kansas City Chief Tank Reese the only one to start the season on the active roster.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH
After finishing their inaugural season 0-8 at home, the Crush are now 10-2 under Mike Dailey at the Pepsi Center, with the two losses consisting of an overtime field goal by Indiana’s kicker
Clay Rush (now with Colorado) last season, and a 51-48 Chicago win this season on a Keith Gispert field goal with 3 seconds remaining.

FREQUENT FLYER MILES
The Crush are co-owned by the Denver Broncos, and they travel like them too. The Crush will travel 16,896 miles on trips this season, an average of 1,056 miles each way. The Broncos traveled 16,988 miles on regular-season trips this past season, an average of 1,061.8 miles each way. The difference between the two teams? A mere 5.8 miles.

SPREAD THE WEALTH
After completing 21 of his 23 completions at Orlando (1/30) to just Kevin McKenzie (14) and Damian Harrell (7), John Dutton has gotten almost everyone on the team involved in the last eight games. On the season, ten different players have receptions and nine different players have caught touchdown passes, including Dustin Barno who caught his first career TD pass on 4/3 in the win over Las Vegas.

WRONG END OF RECORDS
The Crush allowed a franchise record in total offense in
consecutive weeks earlier this season, surrendering 374 total yards
to Grand Rapids, including an AFL record 100 yards rushing by
Michael Bishop and 122 Rampage rushing yards (second largest
total in AFL history) in a Crush win on 2/5. They followed that
up by allowing a franchise record 409 passing yards to Chicago’s
Raymond Philyaw and a total of 412 yards to the Rush offense.
The Crush had allowed just five opposing quarterbacks to
throw for 300+ yards in the team’s first two regular seasons. It has
happened four times this season - Raymond Philyaw (409) of Chicago 2/13, Joe Germaine (319) @ Arizona 2/19, Ryan Vena (308) of Columbus 3/20 and Clint Dolezel (321) of Vegas 4/3.
The Crush have allowed several of the biggest games in the league this year:

AFL SEASON HIGHS
· Most Passing Yards – 409 (30-45) by Raymond Philyaw, Chicago @ Colorado, 2/13
· Most Receiving Yards – 192 (13 rec.) by Henry Douglas, Chicago @ Colorado, 2/13
· Most Yards from Scrimmage - 192 (192 rec., 0 rush) by Henry Douglas, Chicago @ Colorado, 2/13
· Most Rushing Yards – 100 (6 rush) by Michael Bishop, Grand Rapids @ Colorado, 2/5 (AFL RECORD)
· Most Receptions – 14 (106 yds) by Kevin McKenzie, @ Orlando, 1/30
· Most Tackles – 17.5 by Rashad Floyd vs.Los Angeles, 2/27 (AFL RECORD)
· Longest Field Goal – 62 yds. by Clay Rush, vs. Los Angeles, 2/27


LIGHTING UP THE SCOREBOARD
The Crush are averaging 56.6 points per game (second in the AFL) and have twice topped 70 points and set new franchise highs for scoring – 72 vs. Grand Rapids on 2/5, then 74 at Arizona on 2/19. In the Arizona game, the team exploded for a team-record 33 points in the second quarter (most ever in a quarter) and 50 points in the first half (most in any half).
Scoring Offense (2005)
Team G TD XP 2pt FG Saf Pts Avg.
San Jose 9 78 63 0 2 1 539 59.9
Colorado 9 68 59 1 12 2 509 56.6
Dallas 9 67 60 3 7 2 493 54.8
Tampa Bay 9 65 59 2 8 2 481 53.4
New York 9 68 56 1 3 0 475 52.0




GETTING DEFENSIVE

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Crush WR/DB Ahmad Hawkins was named the AFL’s Defensive Player of the Week following last week’s 61-40 win over Las Vegas (4/3). The Birdman intercepted two passes, which he returned for a combined 64 yards, and made 4.0 tackles and broke up a pass. He was also Defensive Player of the Week in the Quarterfinal round of last year’s playoffs. Rashad Floyd was named Defensive Player of the Week following Week 5 and Defensive Player of the Month for February.

AFL LEADERS: TAKE-AWAYS/GIVE-AWAYS
The Crush have intercepted at least one pass in every game this season and are tied for the lead league in turnover margin. The Crush also lead the AFL in interceptions returned for touchdowns (4) and are tied for the league-lead in fumbles returned for touchdowns.

TAKE-AWAYS GIVE-AWAYS Net
Rank Team Int Fum Total Int Fum Total Diff
1t) Colorado 14 6 20 7 2 9 = +11
1t) Los Angeles 15 7 22 7 4 11 = +11
3) New York 18 2 20 6 4 10 = +10
4) Dallas 9 12 21 6 8 14 = +7
5) San Jose 11 6 17 8 5 13 = +4

INT. RETURN TDS G No. Yds TD Avg
COLORADO............ 9 14 183 4 13.1
NEW YORK............ 9 18 182 2 10.1
COLUMBUS............ 9 3 57 2 19.0
SAN JOSE............ 9 11 120 1 10.9

FUMBLE RETURN TDS G Rcvd Ret Yds TD Avg
COLORADO............ 9 6 1 7 4 7.0
DALLAS.............. 9 12 2 25 4 12.5
AUSTIN.............. 10 8 2 18 2 9.0
LOS ANGELES......... 9 7 1 1 2 1.0
ARIZONA............. 10 7 1 27 1 27.0
PHILADELPHIA........ 10 8 3 22 1 7.3

STOPPED IN THEIR TRACKS
At the midway point in the season, the Crush are 6-2 and the defense has made big plays at big times. The Crush have held their opponent scoreless on 34 drives, including 21 times in the second half of a game. The Crush lead the league in sacks (14) and have also totaled 11 interceptions, tied for third most in the league. Below is a detailed look at each stop this season and what the Crush did with the ball following that defensive stop:

OPP 3RD-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct
ORLANDO............. 10 24 71 33.8
COLORADO............ 9 24 61 39.3
SAN JOSE............ 9 21 53 39.6
GRAND RAPIDS........ 9 22 52 42.3
TAMPA BAY........... 9 30 68 44.1
NEW ORLEANS......... 10 26 58 44.8

Game Qtr Situation Score at time of stop Crush Result
@ Orl 1 Interception 0-0 Touchdown
@ Orl 2 End of half Orl 26-17 ------------
@ Orl 3 Fumble Orl 32-24 Touchdown
@ Orl 4 Missed FG Orl 39-31 Field Goal
@ Orl 4 Missed FG Orl 39-34 Missed FG
@ Orl 4 Safety Orl 39-36 Missed FG
@ Orl 4 End of Game Orl 39-36 -----------

GRR 1 Interception 0-0 Touchdown
GRR 1 Missed FG Col 14-6 Touchdown
GRR 2 End of Half Col 35-23 ----------
GRR 3 Downs Col 48-26 Touchdown

CHI 3 Downs 27-27 Touchdown
CHI 3 Interception Col 41-34 Missed FG

@ Ari 1 Downs Col 17-14 Touchdown
@ Ari 2 Fumble Col 24-14 Touchdown
@ Ari 2 Fumble Col 37-21 Touchdown
@ Ari 2 Fumble Col 50-35 End of Half
@ Ari 4 Interception Col 64-62 Touchdown
@ Ari 4 End of Game Col 74-69 -----------

LOS 1 Interception Col 7-0 Touchdown
LOS 3 Downs Col 44-34 Touchdown
LOS 4 Downs Col 51-34 Touchdown

@ Nas 1 Missed FG 7-7 Touchdown
@ Nas 3 Interception Col 34-28 Downs
@ Nas 4 Missed FG Col 34-28 Touchdown

CMB 1 Interception Col 7-6 Touchdown
CMB 3 Missed FG Col 31-29 Touchdown
CMB 4 Interception Col 38-29 Touchdown
CMB 4 Interception Col 45-29 Touchdown
CMB 4 End of Game Col 52-37 ----------

@ Dal 3 Downs Dal 37-34 Touchdown
@ Dal 3 Interception Col 40-37 Touchdown
@ Dal 4 Safety Col 61-58 Field Goal
@ Dal 4 End of Game Col 66-58 --------

LVG 1 Fumble Lvg 7-0 Touchdown
LVG 1 Downs 7-7 Interception
LVG 2 Missed FG 7-7 Touchdown
LVG 2 Interception Col 14-7 Touchdown
LVG 2 Interception Col 21-7 Touchdown
LVG 4 Interception Col 61-40 End of Game


DAMIAN DYN-O-MITE

A BROKEN RECORD
Damian Harrell has caught a TD pass in 42 straight regular season games, including all 39 games as a member of the Crush … That streak is the longest active streak of scoring a TD and of consecutive games with a TD reception … The is now the longest streak of consecutive games with a TD reception in AFL history as he set a new record on 4/3 in the win over Las Vegas … It is also fourth-longest streak of consecutive games with a TD … Harrell’s streak began with the Toronto Phantoms vs. Carolina on 7/4/02.

AFL Consecutive Games with a TD Reception
Year (Week)
Player (team) Stk began Stk ended # Games
Damian Harrell (Tor/Col) 2002 (Wk 12) --- 42
Eddie Brown (Albany) 1997 (Wk 3) 2000 (Wk 1) 41
Eddie Brown (Albany) 1994 (Wk 1) 1996 (Wk 14) 33
Chris Jackson (LA) 2000 (Wk 1) 2002 (Wk 7) 28

AFL Consecutive Games Scoring a Touchdown
Year (Week)
Player (team) Stk began Stk ended # Games
Eddie Brown (Alb/Ind) 1997 (Wk 3) 2002 (Wk 3) 65
Chris Jackson (LA) 2000 (Wk 1) 2003 (Wk 14) 47
Barry Wagner (Orlando) 1992 (Wk 10) 1996 (Wk 11) 43
Damian Harrell (Tor/Col) 2002 (Wk 12) --- 42
Eddie Brown (Albany) 1994 (Wk 1) 1996 (Wk 14) 33



In comparison, the correlating NFL records are as follows:
NFL Consecutive Games with a TD Reception
Player (team) Team Year(s) # Games
Jerry Rice SF 49ers 1986-87 13
Buddy Dial Pitt. Steelers 1959-60 11
Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch LA Rams 1950-51 11
Carl Pickens Cin. Bengals 1994-95 10

NFL Consecutive Games Scoring a Touchdown
Player (team) Team Year(s) # Games
Lenny Moore Balt. Colts 1963-65 18
O.J. Simpson Buff. Bills 1975 14
Jerry Rice SF 49ers 1986-87 13
George Rogers Wash. Redskins 1985-86 13
John Riggins Wash. Redskins 1982-83 13



DOMINATING THE DECADE:
Harrell also has the second-most receiving yards and catches in the AFL since 2000 … Georgia OS Chris Jackson in first in both categories during that span.

AFL Receiving Leaders (2000-05)
Catches – Receiving Yards

Player (pres. team) 2000-04 2005 Total
Chris Jackson (Geo.) 480 – 6,795 48 – 651 528 – 7,446
Damian Harrell (Colo.) 462 – 6,566 61 – 791 523–7,357
Greg Hopkins (LA) 466 – 5,633 47– 492 513– 6,125
Mike Horacek (NY) 399 – 5,248 51–721 450– 5,969


PLAYER OF THE YEAR AND A HALF?
Harrell has been especially dangerous since Coach Dailey took over the helm of the Crush. Since the start of the 2004 season, he is the second-leading scorer in the league. He is also among the leaders in that span in receiving yards, receptions and long scores.

Total Touchdowns (2004-05)

Player (pres. team) 2004 2005 TDs (Pts)
Marcus Nash (LV) 49 (300) 29 (174) 78 (474)
Damian Harrell (Colo.) 43 (258) 25 (150) 68 (408)
Chris Jackson (Geo.) 45 (272) 13 (82) 58 (354)
Aaron Bailey (NO) 34 (204) 24 (144) 58 (348)
Siaha Burley (Ari.) 28 (168) 26 (158) 54 (326)
Cory Fleming (Orl.) 35 (210) 18 (108) 53 (318)
Etu Molden (Chi.) 32 (198) 20 (120) 52 (318)
James Roe (SJ) 29 (174) 21 (126) 50 (300)


Most Receiving Yards (2004-05)

Player (pres. team) Rec. Yds TD Yd/Catch
Marcus Nash (LV) 240 3,014 73 12.6
Damian Harrell (Colo.) 175 2,506 68 14.3
Aaron Bailey (N.O.) 180 2,469 54 13.7
Chris Jackson (Geo.) 173 2,454 56 14.2
Siaha Burley (Ari.) 188 2,339 50 12.4
Thabiti Davis (N.O.) 205 2,225 39 10.9
Cory Fleming (Orl.) 182 2,215 51 12.2
Jason Shelley (Dall.) 160 2,075 37 13.0

CRUSH NOTABLES

TEAM
· The Crush held Las Vegas scoreless in the second quarter and only allowed seven points in the first half. This is the first time in the season Colorado has shut out an opponent in a quarter in the first half and was the lowest scoring half for an opponent nine games into the season. Colorado outscored Las Vegas 27-7 in the first half. It was the third time in franchise history they held an opponent to just seven points in a half – Austin (1st) on 2/27/04 and Grand Rapids (2nd) on 4/23/04.
· The Crush have held shutout their opponent in a quarter two straight games - outscored Las Vegas (4/3/05) 20-0 in the second quarter and Dallas (3/25/05) 16-0 in the third quarter . Colorado also held Orlando scoreless in the fourth quarter in the season opening loss on 1/30/04.
· The Crush are tied with Los Angeles for first in the league in turnover margin at +11. The Crush have forced 20 turnovers (14 interceptions, 6 fumbles) while turning the ball over just nine times.
· The Crush lead the league in third-down efficiency, having converted 57.1 % of their third-down attempts (24-42).
· The 42-35 Crush win at Nashville was the fifth-lowest scoring game in franchise history, falling five points shy of the 72 combined points by the Crush and Austin on 2/27/04. The Crush are now 4-1 in their five lowest scoring games (lost 39-36 at Orlando on 1/30/05).
· The Crush blocked their first-ever field goal in the win at Nashville when Saul Patu blocked a 31-yard attempt by Nashville’s Gary Kral (3/12/2005).
· The Crush were 3-4 on Sundays and 8-1 on all other days in 2004. They are 3-2 on Sundays and 4-0 on Fridays and Saturdays in 2005.
· The Crush have twice scored a franchise high for points this season, scoring 72 points vs. Grand Rapids on 2/5 before topping that with 74 at Arizona on 2/19. The previous franchise high was 69 scored vs. Grand Rapids on 4/23/04.
· In the Crush’s record 74-point performance at Arizona, they also scored a franchise record 50 points in the first half thanks to a record 33 points in the second quarter. They followed that by being shutout for the first time ever in a third quarter.

INDIVIDUAL

· Damian Harrell set a new AFL record for consecutive games with a TD pass (42) in the win over Las Vegas in 4/3/05. He breaks the former record held by Albany’s Eddie Brown set 1997-2000.
· The game vs. Philadelphia will mark the 167th straight start for Kyle Moore-Brown – every game in his 11-year career.
· Dustin Barno caught his first career TD in the fourth quarter on 4/3/05 (vs. Las Vegas).
· John Dutton threw three interceptions in the first half vs. Las Vegas. The three mark the second-most in a game in Crush history – Dutton threw four in an 80-40 loss @ San Jose 2/22/03. He had thrown just four all season prior to the Vegas game.
· Willis Marshall caught a career-high four TDs in Dallas on 3/25/05, all in the first half. He had caught three touchdown passes five times (last vs. Chicago, 5/30/04).
· Rashad Floyd made 17.5 tackles, a new AFL record, on 2/27/05 against Los Angeles. The previous record of 17.0 tackles was set by Los Angeles’s Kevin Cobb on 6/23/00 vs. Houston.
· Clay Rush’s 62-yard field goal at the end of the first half against Los Angeles on 2/27/05 is the second longest FG in AFL history and set a new franchise record. The record (63 yards on 5/18/96) was set by San Jose’s Aaron Mills at Florida. Rush has kicked the longest two field goals in the AFL this season (also 55 @ Orlando 1/30).
· Ahmad Hawkins’ 53-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Arizona (2/19) was the first by the Crush since Robert Redd (56 yds) @ Chicago, 2/22/04 in Week 3 of 2004.
· John Dutton tied a career-high with 8 touchdown passes vs. Grand Rapids, a feat he also accomplished in an overtime loss vs. LA on 2/16/03. The game was also his 10th career 300-yard game, his ninth with the Crush.
· Kevin McKenzie’s 14 catches at Orlando were a new career high, a new Crush single-game record and the most in the AFL this season.
· Clay Rush’s 55-yard field goal at Orlando was the longest in Crush history at the time by 10 yards (45 by A. Brenner vs. Ari., 3/27/04). It is also the second-longest field goal in the AFL this season. Rush’s six attempts at Orlando were also a Crush record. The Crush had not made two field goals in a game since 3/27/04 (Anthony Brenner). Rush then kicked the second longest field goal in Crush history with a 50-yarder at Arizona on 2/19. He made a franchise record four field goals in that game.

RECORDS BROKEN OR TIED THIS SEASON
Crush
Team
Most sacks, game – 4 @ Orlando, 1/30 (3 @ Detroit, 5/23/04)
Most interceptions, game – 3 vs. Columbus, 3/20 (2 eight times, last vs. Philadelphia, 5/1/04)
Most points scored, game – 74 @ Arizona, 2/19 (72 vs. Grand Rapids, 2/5/05)
Most points scored, half – 50 @ Arizona, 2/19 (41, twice, last vs. Grand Rapids, 4/23/04)
Most points scored, first half – 50 @ Arizona, 2/19 (37, twice, last vs. Philadelphia, 5/1/04)
Most points scored, quarter – 33 @ Arizona, 2/19 (21 vs. Detroit, 3/4/04)
Most points scored, second quarter – 33 @ Arizona, 2/19 (28 @ San Jose, 2/22/03)

Individual
Consecutive games with a TD reception – 42 games, Damian Harrell vs. Las Vegas, 4/3/05 (41, Eddie Brown, 1997-2002 w/ Albany)
Longest field goal made – 62 yards, Clay Rush vs. Los Angeles, 2/27 (55, Clay Rush @ Orlando, 1/30/05)
Most field goals attempted, game – 6, Clay Rush at Orlando, 1/30 (4, Kris Heppner vs. Georgia, 2/2/03)
Most receptions, game – 14, Kevin McKenzie at Orlando, 1/30 (13 twice, last Damian Harrell @ Detroit, 5/23/04)
Most field goals made, game – 4, Clay Rush at Arizona, 2/18 (2, five times, last Clay Rush at Orlando, 1/30)
Most tackles, game – 17.5, Rashad Floyd vs. Los Angeles, 2/27 (12.0 Rashad Floyd vs. Indiana (OT), 4/3/04)

Tied
Consecutive games with a TD reception – 41 games, Damian Harrell @ Dallas, 3/25/05 (41, Eddie Brown, 1997-2002 w/ Albany)
Most TD receptions, game – 5, Damian Harrell vs. Los Angeles, 2/27 (fourth time, last by Damian Harrell vs. Grand Rapids, 4/23/04)


Opponent
Team
Most rushing yards, game – 122, Grand Rapids, 2/5 (86, San Jose, 4/27/03)
Most total yards, game – 412, Chicago, 2/13 (374, Grand Rapids, 2/5/05) – prior to season was 370, Detroit, 3/4/04

Tied
Fewest points, half – 7, Las vegas, 4/3 (twice, last vs. Grand Rapids, 4/23/04)

Individual
Most passing yards, game – 409, Raymond Philyaw, Chicago, 2/13 (375, Andy Kelly, Det., 3/4/04)
Most rushing yards, game – 100, Michael Bishop, Grand Rapids, 2/5 (36 twice, last Chris Avery, Grand Rapids, 4/23/04)

APPROACHING MILESTONES

Player Needs For Season Avg. Est. Games
Ahmad Hawkins 43 receiving yards 500 in career 3
Rich Young 14 rushing yards 250 in career 4
Delvin Hughley 10.5 tackles 200.0 in career 4.4 4
Clay Rush 37 points 900 in career 10.8 5
Kevin McKenzie 222 receiving yards 2,500 in career 6

MILESTONES REACHED
· Kevin McKenzie made his 200th career reception vs. Las Vegas on 4/3.
· John Dutton threw his 250th career TD pass vs. Las Vegas on 4/3.
· John Dutton reached 12,500 yards passing @ Dallas on 3/25.
· John Dutton completed his 1,000th pass @ Dallas on 3/25.
· Clay Rush attempted his 200th FG vs. Los Angeles on 2/27.
· Rashad Floyd recorded his 250th career tackle vs. Los Angeles on 2/27.
· Damian Harrell caught his 150th career receiving touchdown at Orlando on 1/30.
· John Dutton passed 11,000 career passing yards vs. Grand Rapids on 2/5.
· Damian Harrell caught his 500th career pass vs. Grand Rapids on 2/5.
· Kevin McKenzie reached 2,000 career receiving yards vs. Grand Rapids on 2/5.
· Clay Rush made his 100th career field goal vs. Grand Rapids on 2/5.
· Kevin McKenzie scored his 250th career point vs. Chicago on 2/13.
· John Dutton attempted the 1,500 pass of his career at Arizona on 2/19.
· Clay Rush scored the 800th point of his career and made the 500th extra-point of his career at Arizona on 2/19.
· Willis Marshall caught the 50th touchdown of his career at Nashville on 3/12.

AWARDS

PLAYER OF GAME AWARDS
(selected by media)
Week Opp. Offensive Player Defensive Player Ironman of Game
1 @ Orlando Joe Hamilton (ORL) Damon Mason (ORL) Cory Fleming (ORL)
2 vs. Gr. Rapids John Dutton (COL) Rashad Floyd (COL) Kevin McKenzie (COL)
3 vs. Chicago Henry Douglas (CHI) Rashad Floyd (COL) Kevin McKenzie (COL)
4 @ Arizona Damian Harrell (COL) Rashad Floyd (COL) Saul Patu (COL)
5 vs. Los Angeles Damian Harrell (COL) Rashad Floyd (COL) Kevin McKenzie (COL)
7 @ Nashville John Dutton (COL) Ahmad Hawkins (COL) Ahmad Hawkins (COL)
8 vs. Columbus John Dutton (COL) Delvin Hughley (COL) Willis Marshall (COL)
9 @ Dallas Willis Marshall (COL) Delvin Hughley (COL) Will Pettis (DAL)
10 vs. Las Vegas Damian Harrell (COL) Ahmad Hawkins (COL) Willis Marshall (COL)


AFL AWARDS

AFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF WEEK
DS Rashad Floyd, Week 5 (vs. Los Angeles, 2/27) – 17.5 tackles (17 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss, 3 pass breakups
WR/DB Ahmad Hawkins, Week 10 (vs. Las Vegas, 4/3) – 4.0 tackles, two interceptions (returned for 64 yards), 1 pass breakup


AFL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF MONTH
DS Rashad Floyd, February – 51.5 tackles, 11 pass breakups, interception, forced fumble


AFL WRITERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS

ALL-AFL TEAM (MID-SEASON)
FB/LB Rich Young

LAST MEETING: (2004 - GAME 13) · COLORADO 58, PHILADELPHIA 40
Sat, May 1, 2004 · PEPSI CENTER · DENVER, COLORADO · Attendance: 16,055
Player of Game Awards: Offensive - John Dutton (COL) · Defensive - Rashad Floyd (COL) · Ironman - Kevin McKenzie (COL)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
----------------- -- -- -- -- -----
Philadelphia Soul... 7 13 6 14 - 40 Record: (5-7)
Colorado Crush...... 14 23 14 7 - 58 Record: (9-4)

DENVER -- The Colorado Crush advanced to 9-4 and clinched its first winning season in franchise history, defeating the Philadelphia Soul 58-40 in front of 16,055 at the Pepsi Center on Saturday evening. The Soul dropped to 5-7 with the defeat, jeopardizing its playoff hopes.

WR/LB Kevin McKenzie led the way for the Crush, scoring 3 touchdowns, intercepting a pass and amassing 100 yards on 6 receptions. McKenzie's first touchdown came just 10 seconds into the contest, when he recovered a kickoff that slammed off the left upright, returning it 4 yards for the quickest score in franchise history.

Colorado never trailed. Philadelphia tied the game at 7 when Todd Hammel fired a 40-yd touchdown pass to Sean Scott just 1:40 into the game, but the Crush responded with a 49-yard touchdown drive that put them in front for good.

Quarterback John Dutton completed 23-of-33 passes for 263 yards and five touchdowns for Colorado. Four Crush pass-catchers topped 40 receiving yards, including Damian Harrell, whose 16-yard touchdown reception increased his streak of games with a touchdown catch to 30.

The Crush increased its lead to 37-20 by halftime and was never seriously threatened from that point forward, scoring a touchdown on its initial second-half possession and maintaining a lead of at least three scores from that point on. Colorado built a 32-point fourth-quarter lead before Soul quarterback Nick Browder tossed two touchdown passes in the game's final six minutes.

Colorado triumphed in spite of being outgained 369 yards to 270 and outpassed 367 yards to 263. The Crush compensated for its yardage deficit by posting a plus-2 turnover ratio thanks to two interceptions and a fumble recovery.

LAST GAME: GAME 9 – COLORADO 61, LAS VEGAS 40
APRIL 3, 2005 · FRONTIER FIELD AT PEPSI CENTER· DENVER, COLORADO · Attendance: 13,589
AWARDS: OFF-DAMIAN HARRELL (COL) · DEF-AHMAD HAWKINS (COL) · IRONMAN-WILLIS MARSHALL (COL)

DENVER –Damian Harrell set a new AFL standard -- and then some.
After setting a league record by grabbing a touchdown pass for a 42nd consecutive game, he snared three more touchdown tosses from John Dutton, leading the Colorado Crush to a 61-40 win over the Las Vegas Gladiators at Pepsi Center on Sunday afternoon.

Harrell broke the record previously held by former Albany and Indiana Firebirds offensive specialist Eddie Brown, who caught touchdown passes in 41 consecutive games.

The win was the Crush's sixth in a row and pushed its record to a league-best 7-2, one-half game ahead of the Georgia Force and Orlando Predators, both standing at 7-3. It also put the Crush two games in front of the Chicago Rush atop the Central Division. Las Vegas dropped to 5-5 with the loss.

Ahmad Hawkins intercepted two Clint Dolezel passes. Colorado defensive specialist Rashad Floyd recovered a fumble and wide receiver/linebacker Andy McCullough returned an interception six yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half to give the Crush a comfortable 27-7 lead at halftime.

Las Vegas never seriously threatened from that point forward as the teams exchanged touchdowns throughout the second half. The Gladiators never drew closer than 13 points, at 47-34 with 11:50 remaining in the game.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
Colorado Crush...... 7 20 14 20 - 61 Record: (7-2)
Las Vegas Gladiators 7 0 13 20 - 40 Record: (5-5)

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