Georgia On My Mind
June 12, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
The Rush looks to bounce back from its worst defeat of the season - a 65-44 loss at Cleveland - when it travels to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Force this Saturday evening.
Georgia - coached by former Chicago Bear Doug Plank - enters the game riding a franchise-best six-game winning streak, including a 63-34 win in Columbus last week. The Force has a one game lead in the AFL's Southern Division and can clinch a playoff spot with a win this week.
Chicago, on the other hand, has lost two of its last three since clinching the Central Division with a 72-28 win over Los Angeles on May 19.
This week's game will be only the third meeting between the teams, who have split the previous two meetings.
Watch on CSN, Listen On 1160 AM - This week's game will be televised live on Comcast SportsNet Chicago beginning at 6 p.m. Fans looking for the home team call may listen as Rush announcers Tom Dore and James "Big Cat" Williams call all the action on WYLL, 1160 AM.
Alfonzo Lost For Season - The Rush learned this week that All-Arena linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo will be lost for the season with a bicep injury. To read more about the details, click here.
Rush To Help Youth Football With On-Line Raffle - The Rush has partnered with Charity Splits to help raise money for Chicagoland youth football organizations through an online raffle hosted at www.charitysplits.com. To learn more about the raffle, click here.
National Anthem Contest Returns - Chicago's annual National Anthem contest returns, with this year's winner getting the opportunity to sing prior to the team's Divisional Playoff game. To learn more about the contest, click here.
Vote For AFL Awards - Rush fans can have their say in the AFL's postseason awards, by helping to vote for the league's highest honors - including Coach of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. To find out how to vote, click here.
Get Your Central Division Champion T-Shirt - Make sure to get your Central Division Champions T-shirt and all your Chicago Rush gear at the newly upgraded merchandise Web store. Click here to check out the store.
Scout The Game - Looking for an in-depth preview of this week's game? Get the same inside knowledge as the Chicago media by clicking here to view the Rush game notes for the week. Want to learn about Georgia? Click here to read their game notes.
Allstate "Ask Coach Ho" - Have a question about the Rush or an upcoming opponent? E-mail your question to Rush head coach Mike Hohensee by clicking here.
Check out the Rush Web site at www.chicagorush.com each Friday to listen as Coach Hohensee answers fans' questions. The Allstate "Ask Coach Ho" feature is brought to you by Allstate Insurance. You're in good hands with Allstate.
Check Out The Training Tip Of The Week - Each week during the season, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare will bring fans a training tip. Click here to read this week's tip.
AFL NEWS
Don't Miss Colorado and Arizona Monday on ESPN2 - The AFL Game of the Week heads to Phoenix as the Arizona Rattlers host the Colorado Crush with playoff positions on the line. Don't miss a minute of the action beginning at 9 p.m. Monday on ESPN2.
RUSH BIZ
Playoff Tickets On Sale Now! - For the second year in a row, the Rush has won the Central Division title. The crown guarantees the team a bye in the first round of the playoffs and the right to host a Divisional Round playoff game at Allstate Arena on either July 5, 6 or 7.
Individual tickets for the playoff game are on sale now. To purchase tickets, click here.
If you have any questions regarding the playoff schedule, please call the Rush at 773-243-3434.
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Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from June 12, 2008
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- Soul Prepare For Gladiators - Philadelphia Soul
- Georgia On My Mind - Chicago Rush
- Soul to honor Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski - Philadelphia Soul
- Georgia Force Fan Appreciation Sale - Georgia Force
- Quick Hitters - Week 16 - AFL I
- Tampa Bay Storm and metroPCS To Host Football Camp - Tampa Bay Storm
- Rush All-Arena LB DEJuan Alfonzo Lost For Season - Chicago Rush
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