Moyer, McMillen represent Rush on AFL's All-Ironman team
June 3, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
Chicago Rush lineman John Moyer and FB/LB Bob McMillen were voted to the Arena Football League's U.S. Army All-Ironman team, the AFL announced today.
Moyer, named to the AFL's All-Arena team earlier this week, led the AFL with 10 sacks and also recorded a career-high 31 tackles, blocked four kicks, recovered three fumbles and intercepted a pass. In addition, Moyer helped anchor an offensive line that allowed only five sacks all season.
McMillen enjoyed the best season of his AFL career, finishing second in the AFL in rushing with a career-high 285 yards and leading the AFL in rushing touchdowns with a career-high 22. He became the first player in AFL history to rush for 100 or more yards in six-consecutive seasons and became just the fifth player in AFL history to rush for 1,000 career yards. On defense, McMillen finished the year with 26 tackles and one sack.
U.S. ARMY ALL-IRONMAN TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Fullback/Linebacker Dan Curran, New Orleans
Fullback/Linebacker Bob McMillen, Chicago
Offensive/Defensive lineman Wendall Gaines, Arizona
Offensive/Defensive lineman John Moyer, Chicago
Offensive/Defensive lineman Chris Snyder, Indiana
Wide receiver/Linebacker Cory Fleming, Orlando
Wide receiver/Linebacker Kevin McKenzie, Colorado
Wide receiver/Linebacker James Roe, San Jose
Wide receiver/Defensive back Rashied Davis, San Jose
Wide receiver/Defensive back Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles
Wide receiver/Defensive back Will Pettis, Dallas
Wide receiver/Defensive back Sedrick Robinson, Columbus
Wide receiver/Defensive back T.T. Toliver, Tampa Bay
The Rush (11-5) returns to Allstate Arena to host the Orlando Predators (10-6) in an AFL quarterfinal playoff game Sunday, June 6, at 2 p.m. Fans wishing to purchase tickets to the game may order by calling Ticketmaster at (312) 559-1212, or by visiting the Ticketmaster Web site at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also may be purchased in person at any Ticketmaster outlet or the Allstate Arena box office. For information about groups or playoff packages, fans should call the Rush at (877) RUSH-TIX (787-4849).
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Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from June 3, 2004
- Sabercats' James Roe Collects 2nd All-Ironman Team Award - San Jose SaberCats
- Arena Football League launches arenabowl.com - AFL I
- Moyer, McMillen represent Rush on AFL's All-Ironman team - Chicago Rush
- Gladiators announce team award winners - Las Vegas Gladiators
- AFL Q&A: San Jose SaberCats QB Mark Grieb - AFL I
- Desperados Will Pettis Named to AFL All-Ironman Team - Dallas Desperados
- Upper Deck, AFL ink trading card deal - AFL I
- NIKE to dress AFL from head-to-toe in 2004 - AFL I
- Wendall Gaines named to AFL's All-Ironman Team - Arizona Rattlers
- Snyder earns Ironman recognition - Albany/Indiana Firebirds
- Philadelphia Soul highlight inaugural season by leading AFL in attendance - Philadelphia Soul
- Arena Football League names U.S. Army All-Ironman team - AFL I
- Cobras Announce 2004 Team Award Recipients - Carolina Cobras
- Teams continue playoff streaks on NBC - AFL I
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