Rush v. Crush Featured on KWQC-TV6 (NBC) This Weekend
Published on February 20, 2004 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â It will be a match-up of two undefeated teams this Sunday on KWQC-TV6 when the Colorado Crush enter Allstate Arena to take on the Chicago Rush.
Both teams bring in a quarterback who is making an early splash and their match-up is the featured match-up of the game. Below is the Must See Match-up:
COLORADO QB JOHN DUTTON vs. CHICAGO QB RAYMOND PHILYAW
Two quarterbacks looking to make their mark on the 2003 season square off in a Central Division battle. Colorado QB JOHN DUTTON (6-5, 210, Nevada), who was named ArenaBowl XVI MVP with San Jose in 2002, has his team off to its best start ever. The former member of the Wolf Pack has OS DAMIAN HARRELL (6-3, 200, Florida State) and Week 2 U.S. Army Ironman of the Week WR/DB KEVIN MC KENZIE (5-11, 193, Washington State), who have combined for 23 receptions for 340 yards and five TDs, at his disposal.
On the other side, AFL veteran, but first-year Chicago QB RAYMOND PHILYAW (6-1, 200, Louisiana-Monroe) has his team off to an equally impressive start after spending four seasons with the Indiana Firebirds. Rush WR/DB LINDSAY FLESHMAN (6-2, 200, James Madison) and WR/DB DE JUAN ALFONZO (6-0, 205, Indiana State), who have combined for 18 receptions for 332 yards and five TDs in 2004, are the main targets for the Chicago field general. Philyaw's effectiveness has head coach MIKE HOHENSEE smiling as the former ULM standout has led the Rush offense to 16 scores on 18 possessions.
This duel of hot-handed QBs will be the Must-See Matchup Sunday at 2 p.m. CT on NBC (KWQC-TV6 locally).
Other games that are featured on NBC outside of the Quad City-market are: Dallas @ New York, San Jose @ Los Angeles, New Orleans @ Georgia, and Tampa Bay @ Austin.
Be sure to tune into the high scoring, heart stopping action of Arena Football every Sunday on the AFL on NBC. About Arena Football League Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League, the second-longest running football league in U.S. history, is in its 18th season. On the strength of its Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights, the AFL is America's fastest growing sport. The Austin Wranglers join the Philadelphia Soul and New Orleans VooDoo as the three expansion teams added for the 2004 season. At least two more teams will be added in each of the next two seasons. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.
The arenafootball2 league is in its Fifth Anniversary season and serves as the AFL's developmental league. The arenafootball2 (af2) league consists of 25 teams in medium-sized markets with the purpose of training players, coaches and officials for higher levels of football. Several former af2 coaches have joined AFL teams and more than 175 players have advanced to the AFL over the past three years.
Several players have moved on to the NFL from the af2 including the âWheelers standout defensive rush end in 2003, Asa Francis, who last month signed with the Buffalo Bills to play in NFL Europe this spring.
The Steamwheelers are gearing up for their Fifth Anniversary season as one of the charter members of the league. Season tickets are currently on sale starting as low as $54. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets may contact Steamwheelers Director of Ticket Sales Brian Forth at 563-324-4888 or toll free at 1-866-STEAMTIX. For all the up to the minute Steamwheelers news, visit www.steamwheelers.com.
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