Reggie Gray Honored with AFL Week 9 Award
May 9, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Chicago Rush News Release
CHICAGO (May 9, 2012) - Chicago Rush wide receiver Reggie Gray has been awarded the AFL Spalding Highlight of the Week to commemorate his record-breaking touchdown catch in the victory over Iowa in Week 9.
Shortlyafter halftime, Russ Michna connected with Reggie Gray on a 34-yard touchdown toss that was his second touchdown reception of the day. By holding on, Reggie Gray surpassed Etu Molden for the most all-purpose touchdowns in team history.
"There's nothing like playing in front of your hometown and actually breaking a record of someone like (Etu) Molden. It's a great accomplishment," stated Reggie Gray.
Since blazing onto the Arena Football scene in 2011, Gray has moved quickly to attain career marks of 186 receptions, 2,740 yards and 70 touchdowns. His rookie performance in 2011 broke team single-season records for points scored (322) and receptions (130).
This year has continued the scoring trend, but a new catch leader in Jared Perry has lessened the load on the five-foot-10, one hundred and seventy-five pound Gray.
"I don't have to do as much as I did last year. It feels great to pull coverage and (have) guys be wide open to make plays. I'm excited to see two (defenders) going with me, I'm jumping thinking someone has to be wide open," added Gray.
Despite ranking second on the team in receptions this season, Gray remains ranked among the Arena Football elite in all-purpose yardage (7th overall) and scoring (9th overall), attributed to his kick return duties and 21 touchdown receptions.
See Reggie Gray attempt to break the tie for another team record, all-time receiving touchdowns, as the Chicago Rush (6-2) travel to Phoenix this Saturday night to take on the Arizona Rattlers (5-3) at 8:00 p.m. CST.
The Chicago Rush return back to the Allstate Arena June 3rd to take on the Spokane Shock at 3:00 p.m. CST.
CHICAGO RUSH HOST 259 SCOUTS FROM ILLINOIS, INDIANA, AND WISCONSIN
CHICAGO (May 9, 2012) - Ten total scout councils from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin had the opportunity to take in a Chicago Rush game, receive a Chicago Rush scout patch and fundraise all at the same timeduring the May 6th victory over the Iowa Barnstormers.
In partnering with the Chicago Rush, area scout councils participated in a fundraiser allowing for a portion of each ticket they sold to directly benefit the councils. Overall, the scouts sold 262 tickets totaling $1,802 in moneyraised.
"The Chicago Rush organization has been committed to partnering with Boy and Girl Scout councils for a number of years. We feel Arena Football is the perfect platform for family entertainment and we're able to send the kids home with our unique Rush scout patch, plus the additional perk of fundraising dollars," detailed President/GM Roger Wexelberg.
Between the tickets sold and the scouts in attendance, 521 total people made their way out to the Chicago Rush game last Sunday. Beyond the patch and fundraising opportunities, all of the scouts had the opportunity to take part in a pre-game parade down on the field and a few lucky scouts even had the chance to participate in the on-field game promotions.
The councils in attendance represented Northeast Illinois, Three Fires, Des Plaines, Rainbow, Chicago Area, Northwest Suburban, Calumet, Blackhawk Area, Greater Chicago, Northwest Indiana and Badgerland.
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