San Jose Can Clinch Playoff Spot This Week
May 14, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - The San Jose SaberCats (6-5) can clinch the team's ninth consecutive playoff berth on Saturday while the Chicago Rush (8-2) can clinch its second consecutive Mitsubishi Motors Central Division title, along with a first-round bye this weekend.
San Jose can clinch with a win against the Utah Blaze (2-9) on Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 p.m. ET (SIRIUS Radio - Channel 130) coupled with losses by Arizona, Colorado and Kansas City.
Chicago can claim the Central Division title with a Colorado loss on Saturday and a win when the Rush host the Los Angeles Avengers (4-7) on Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football Monday, May 19 at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2 HD, ESPN360.com).
Following is each team's postseason-clinching scenario for Week 12:
The CHICAGO RUSH clinch the Mitsubishi Motors Central Division and a first-round bye with the following scenario:
1. Chicago Rush win + Colorado Crush loss
The SAN JOSE SABERCATS clinch an American Conference playoff berth with the following scenario:
1. San Jose SaberCats win + Arizona Rattlers loss + Colorado loss + Kansas City loss
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