Rush News
Published on March 20, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
Central Division Battle - The Chicago Rush (2-1) returns home to Allstate Arena this Saturday at 7 p.m. to host its biggest Central Division rival - John Elway's Colorado Crush. After dropping a Week 2 matchup with Philadelphia, Chicago regained its momentum last Friday with an impressive 64-35 win in Grand Rapids.
Colorado enters the game with a 1-1 record after a 51-40 loss Monday night in Dallas.
The first 5,000 fans attending Saturday's game will receive SoBe Adrenaline Rush Dancer posters courtesy of SoBe. In addition, the first 7,500 fans will receive a complimentary copy of The Inside Rush game program courtesy of Discover Card.
Doors Opening Earlier From Now On - Beginning Saturday - and for the remainder of the season - doors to Allstate Arena will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. That means that the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday night.
Rush To Support Camp Courage - The Chicago Rush and Deb Hohensee, wife of head coach Mike Hohensee, will help raise awareness and funds for Camp Courage, a camp for children living with grief, at Saturday night's game at Allstate Arena.
Comcast SportsNet To Carry Six Rush Games - Comcast SportsNet Chicago will broadcast six Chicago Rush games this season.
A Full Day Of Fun - Rush games not only offer exciting AFL action, but a full day of entertainment as well. Make sure to maximize your fun with the following events Saturday night:
4 p.m. - Let's Tailgate - Fans planning on tailgating prior to the 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.
5 p.m. - Meijer FamilyFest in the Skyline Room adjacent to the box office, featuring music by Result Records, interactive games, face painting and fun for all.
5:30 p.m. - Doors to the arena open.
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. Colorado Crush
After the game - Meijer Autograph Session - Get autographs from the Rush players, coaches and SoBe Adrenaline Rush Dancers before heading 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 jersey auction features authentic jerseys from linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo, wide receiver Donovan Morgan and lineman Joe Peters. All proceeds from this week's auction will benefit the Lombard Jaycees.
To bid on a jersey, stop by Guest Services on the East concourse during the 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 5 p.m. Friday at (773) 243-3436.
Can't Make It? Make Sure To Watch On CSN Or Listen On The Score - Fans who can't make it Saturday night can watch the game live on Comcast SportsNet 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 The Score, 670 AM.
Allstate "Ask Coach Ho" - Have a question about the Rush or an upcoming opponent?
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.
AFL NEWS
Don't Miss Tampa Bay-Philly On March 29 - AFL Football returns to ESPN2 on Saturday, March 29, as the Tampa Bay Storm visits the Philadelphia Soul. Former Rush QB Matt D'Orazio is now under center for the Soul, as Tony Graziani is out for a month with a knee injury. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 beginning at 1 p.m. central time.
RUSH BIZ
Group And Individual Tickets On Sale Now! - Group and individual game tickets for the 2008 Chicago Rush season are on sale. Fans wishing to purchase group tickets may order by calling the Rush at 877.RUSH.TIX or visiting the team's Web site at www.chicagorush.com. Fans wishing to purchase individual game tickets 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.
Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from March 20, 2008
- Soul top Avengers Thursday night - Philadelphia Soul
- SaberCats Sign DB Hunter; OL Pino on IR; Haglund Wins Weekly Award - AFL I
- Crush on FSN this Saturday - Colorado Crush
- Rush News - Chicago Rush
- Desperados Place Dennis On IR; Sign Hunter - Dallas Desperados
- Quick Hitters: Week Four - AFL I
- The Avengers and the Arena - OSC Original by Tim Peterson
- Comcast SportsNet Chicago Adds Six Chicago Rush Games - Chicago Rush
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
