Rush update

Published on February 9, 2006 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release


EA Sports Game In Stores Today! - The new EA Sports Arena Football videogame was shipped earlier this week and is in stores today. The game has received great reviews and is a must for the Arena Football fan. Make sure to pick up your copy of this great new game today.

Bring On The Kats - The undefeated Nashville Kats (2-0) come to Allstate Arena Sunday for a 2 p.m. Central Division battle with the Rush (0-2). The Rush defeated Nashville twice last season, but the Kats are a different team in 2006 and are coming off blowout wins over New York (57-28) and Columbus (53-27).

Fun Begins With FamilyFest At Noon - Sunday's kickoff is set for 2 p.m., but the fun will start two hours earlier, when the Dominick's FamilyFest, featuring live music, interactive games, face painting and fun for all, opens at noon in the Skyline Room adjacent to the box office.

Doors to the arena will open at 1 p.m., with the first 7,500 fans receiving a complimentary copy of the inside RUSH game program courtesy of Discover Card.

Once inside the arena, don't miss the Rush pregame show, featuring fireworks, the Adrenaline Rush Dancers and the introduction of the starting lineups. Also providing musical entertainment during the game will be the Peotone High School band.

After the game, make sure to stick around to get autographs from the Rush players, coaches and Adrenaline Rush Dancers.

Finally, don't forget the postgame party at Ram Restaurant and Brewhouse, located at 9520 Higgins Road, just 1.5 miles east of Allstate Arena.

Can't Make It? Watch The Game On Comcast and Listen on WCKG - If you are unable to make it out to Allstate Arena for the game, make sure to catch all the action of this week's Rush-Kats game on Comcast Sports Net beginning at 2 p.m. Fans looking for the home-team call can tune into Rush announcers Tom Dore and James "Big Cat" Williams as they call all the action, beginning with the pregame show at 1:30 p.m. on the home for Rush football, WCKG, 105.9 FM.

An outside RUSH Exclusive - Looking for an in-depth preview of this week's game? Get the same inside knowledge as the Chicago media by clicking here to view the Rush game notes for the week.

Take The Jersey Off Their Backs - The popular Chicago Rush jersey auction is back, beginning with this Sunday's game. This week's auction features game-worn jerseys from Matt D'Orazio, Frank Moore and Russell Shaw. All proceeds from this week's auction will benefit the Allendale Association, dedicated to excellence and innovation in the care, education, treatment and advocacy for troubled children.

To bid on a jersey, stop by Guest Services on the East concourse during Sunday'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 this Sunday's game, you may bid on a jersey by calling Shannon Allen before 4 p.m. Friday at (773) 243-3436.

Chat With Rush Players - The Rush will be hosting live Web chats with Rush players each Wednesday at 4 p.m. throughout the season. Check the Rush Web site, www.chicagorush.com, to see which player is next up in the chat room.

Allstate "Ask Coach Ho" - Have a question about the Rush or an upcoming opponent? E-mail your question to Rush head coach Mike Hohensee by clicking here.

Coach Hohensee will answer your questions each week in the News and Features section of the team's Web site, chicagorush.com. 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, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will bring fans a training tip. Click here to read this week's tip.

Great Offer From Domino's - Each Monday 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 the previous weekend (up to $6 off). The offer is valid at Chicagoland Domino's pizza stores on the Monday following each Rush game this season.

THIS WEEK IN RUSH HISTORY

February 8, 2004 - The Rush opened its season with an impressive 50-30 win at Allstate Arena over Central Division rival Grand Rapids. New Rush QB Raymond Philyaw completed 16 of 24 passes for two touchdowns and rushed for three more scores in the win.

RUSH TRIVIA

This Nashville Kats player holds the record for longest run against the Rush defense. Who is he? (Hint: He was not with Nashville when it happened.) E-mail your answer to chicagorushfootball@chicagorush.com. One correct response will be chosen at random with the winner receiving two complimentary tickets to the Shedd Aquarium.

Last week's question and answer - This Rush player knocked down three Aaron Garcia passes in the final minute to help seal a Rush 44-43 victory last season at New York. Who is he? Charles Pauley.

RUSH BIZ

2006 Season Tickets Still On Sale - Rush 2006 season tickets still are on sale. If you are a Rush fan interested in purchasing season tickets, please call the Rush toll free at (877) RUSH-TIX or visit the team's Web site, www.chicagorush.com

Group And Individual Tickets On Sale Now! - Group and Individual game tickets for the 2006 Chicago Rush season are on sale. Fans wishing to purchase group tickets to any Rush home game 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.

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