Former Rush lineman Tony Bowick added to coaching staff
November 8, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
Former Rush lineman Tony Bowick is returning to Chicago as a member of the team's coaching staff, the Rush announced today. Bowick has been hired as the team's special teams coordinator and offensive line coach, replacing Bruce Cowdrey who left to pursue other opportunities within the Arena Football League.
"Anytime you can add a coach with the experience and character that Tony has is a positive," said Rush head coach Mike Hohensee. "He is a quality coach who already knows the organization, having played here for two years. His presence will make us a better staff."
"I am humbled to be offered a position on the Rush coaching staff," said Bowick. "I know from my time playing for the Rush that no staff takes more pride in preparing its players than Coach Hohensee's staff. Rush players are prepared for anything that could possibly happen during the course of a game, and I can't ask for a better way to become a stronger coach than by learning from the best in Chicago."
A 12th round draft pick of the Falcons in 1989, Bowick played two seasons in Atlanta before joining the AFL with Charlotte in 1993.
During his 13-year AFL career, Bowick played for Charlotte (1993-95), Albany (1996-97), Grand Rapids (1998-2001, 2005), Chicago (2002-2003) and Austin (2004). He finished his career with 123 tackles and 16.5 sacks in 143 career games.
While playing with Grand Rapids in 2005, Bowick retired from the AFL after eight games and joined the team's coaching staff for the remainder of the year. He spent the 2006 season as the line coach with the af2's Albany Conquest.
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