Outside The Rush
June 7, 2007 - Independent Women's Football League (IWFL)
Oakland Banshees News Release
RUSH NEWS
Back Home Saturday - The Rush (9-4) returns home to Allstate Arena Saturday after back-to-back road games. The Rush plays host to Grand Rapids (4-9), which comes to Chicago on the heels of a 66-53 home loss to Kansas City - a game in which the Rampage led 43-27 late in the third quarter before being outscored 39-10 in the final 23 minutes of the game.
When the teams met earlier this season in Grand Rapids, the Rush scored a season-high 75 points en route to a 75-54 win over the Rampage.
Tickets Still Available - Tickets still remain for this Saturday's game against Grand Rapids.
Get Your Playoff Tickets - With its win in Arizona on May 26, the Rush clinched its seventh-consecutive spot in the AFL playoffs. Depending on the outcome of the season's final three weeks, the Rush could host up to two playoff games this season.
Thanks For The Help - Thanks to all those who helped us plan for the future by filling out the 2007 Rush Fan Survey.
Let's Tailgate- Fans planning on tailgating prior to Saturday's game should know that the tailgate lot will open at 4 p.m. Parking will be limited to the first 50 cars with grills. Those fans traveling with multiple cars are asked to park their cars without grills in the main parking lot and then join the rest of the group in the tailgate area. This will help maximize the space for tailgating. In the event that the tailgate area fills up, the arena will open an auxiliary area in another location in the parking lot.
Checklist For Fun- If you do have tickets to the game, make sure to maximize your fun with the Rush checklist for a great night:
-- 5 p.m. - Dominick's FamilyFest in the Skyline Room, adjacent to the box office, featuring music by Result Records, interactive games, face painting and fun for all. Admission is free.
-- 6 p.m. - Doors to the arena open. The first 5,000 fans who attend the game will receive Cort Furniture Chicago Rush Trading Cards and the first 7,500 will recieve a complimentary copy of The Inside Rush game program courtesy of Discover Card.
-- 6:45 p.m. - The Rush pregame show featuring fireworks, the SoBe Adrenaline Rush Dancers and the introduction of the starting lineups.
-- 7 p.m. - Kickoff vs. Grand Rapids Rampage.
-- Postgame -- Stick around after the game for the autograph session with the Rush players, coaches and SoBe Adrenaline Rush Dancers.
-- Postgame party - after the autograph session head to the postgame party at Ram Restaurant and Brewhouse, located at 9520 Higgins Road, just 1.5 miles east of Allstate Arena.
Jersey Auction - This week's auction features authentic jerseys from linebackers John Moyer and D.J. Bleisath, and defensive back James Sadler. All proceeds from this week's auction will benefit the United Way.
To bid on a jersey, stop by Guest Services on the East concourse during Saturday's game. All bids must be made by the end of the third quarter, and the winning bids will be announced during the fourth quarter.
If you cannot attend the game, you may bid on a jersey by calling Shannon Allen before 4 p.m. Friday at (773) 243-3436.
Can't Make It? Make Sure To Watch On CSN Or Listen On WCKG - Fans without tickets to Saturday's game can watch the broadcast live on Comcast Sports Net beginning at 7 p.m. Fans looking for the home-team call can tune into Rush announcers Tom Dore and James "Big Cat" Williams on 105.9 FM, WCKG.
Allstate "Ask Coach Ho"
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.
Touchdown Takedown Offer - Hungry football fans have another reason to root for the Rush offense this season, as the Domino's Pizza Touchdown Takedown offer returns for the 2007 season. Each week during the AFL season, Domino's will offer fans $1 off a large or extra-large pizza for each touchdown the Rush scores during its game that week (up to $6 off). The offer is valid at Chicagoland Domino's pizza stores on the day after each Rush game this season.
AFL NEWS
Watch LA at Arizona On ESPN2 Monday Night - Don't miss the AFL on ESPN as the Arizona Rattlers host the Los Angeles Avengers Monday night. AFL fans can catch the game on ESPN2 beginning at 9 p.m.
RUSH BIZ
Renew Your Season Tickets Now! - Thanks to Discover Card, Rush season ticket prices are remaining unchanged for the 2008 season. Renewal letters have been sent out to all 2007 season ticket holders, with a renewal deadline of Friday, June 29. If you are a Rush season ticket holder who has not yet renewed for 2008, please call your account rep at (773) 243-3434. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets for the first time should call the Rush or visit the team's Web site, www.chicagorush.com.
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