Rush re-signs WR Andy McCullough
March 9, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
The Chicago Rush has signed former Colorado Crush wide receiver Andy McCullough to a contract for the remainder of the 2007 season, the team announced today. McCullough replaces wide receiver Buchie Ibeh, who was placed on the AFL's Injured Reserve list with an ankle injury sustained in Sunday's opener in Kansas City.
"Andy is a fantastic player who was released by Colorado for salary cap reasons," said Rush head coach Mike Hohensee. "We had been talking to him for the last week and a half about possibly coming here at some point, and when Buchie got hurt it opened the door for him. He is a great player and we are fortunate to have him."
McCullough (6-4, 226, Tennessee), a member of the league's All-Rookie team in 2002 with Dallas, has spent the past two seasons playing for John Elway's Colorado Crush, catching 163 passes for 1,833 yards and 25 touchdowns. He might best be remembered by Rush fans as the Crush player who caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime of the "Confetti Bowl" - the 2005 American Conference Championship game between Chicago and Colorado.
In his career, McCullough has played in 74 games over five seasons, recording 381 receptions for 4,336 yards and 82 touchdowns.
The Rush kicks off the home portion of its schedule at 7 p.m. this Friday, March 9, against San Jose. Fans wishing to purchase tickets to the San Jose game, or any one of Chicago's eight home games, 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. Fans interested in season or group tickets can call the Rush at (877) RUSH-TIX or visit the team's Web site, www.chicagorush.com.
• Discuss this story on the Arena Football League (1987-2008) message board...
Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from March 9, 2007
- Soul quiet Kats, 63-30 - Philadelphia Soul
- Rush holds off SaberCats, 48-45, in home debut - Chicago Rush
- New Orleans Evens Record At 1-1, Defeats Columbus 52-45 In First Game Back At Arena - New Orleans VooDoo
- Soul soar away from Kats after halftime break - Nashville Kats
- Columbus Destroyers Fall To New Orleans VooDoo, 52-45 - Columbus Destroyers
- Chicago Edges SaberCats, 48-45 - San Jose SaberCats
- Kansas City Brigade game notes - Kansas City Brigade
- Rush re-signs WR Andy McCullough - 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.
