The Outside Rush
June 21, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
RUSH NEWS
For All The Marbles - The Rush (11-4) returns home to Allstate Arena to conclude its 2007 regular season at 7 p.m. Saturday when it hosts the Kansas City Brigade (10-5) in a game that will decide the Central Division title. The Rush holds a one-game lead over Kansas City heading into the season's final game, but due to Chicago's opening week loss to the Brigade, the Rush needs a victory to secure the division title and a first round bye in the playoffs.
Tickets Still Available - Tickets still remain for this Saturday's game against Kansas City.
Playoff Scenarios - If the Rush knocks off Kansas City Saturday night it will win the Central Division and get a first round bye in the playoffs. The Rush would be at least the conference's No. 2 seed but could move up to No. 1 with a win and a San Jose loss to Las Vegas. Either way, the Rush would get the bye and host a second round game on Monday, July 9.
If Kansas City wins, the Brigade would clinch the division, dropping Chicago to the No. 3 seed in the conference. The third seed means the Rush would host a first-round game at Allstate Arena on Monday, July 2.
Get Your Playoff Tickets - Tickets for the Chicago's first playoff game are on sale.
D-Rob Back For Two More Years - Earlier this week the Rush signed DB Dennison Robinson to a contract extension through the 2009 season.
Let's Tailgate - Fans planning on tailgating prior to Saturday's 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.
Checklist For Fun- If you do have tickets to the game, make sure to maximize your fun with the Rush checklist for a great night:
* 5 p.m. - Dominick's FamilyFest in the Skyline Room, adjacent to the box office, featuring music by Result Records, interactive games, face painting and fun for all. Admission is free.
* 6 p.m. - Doors to the arena open. The first 5,000 fans who attend the game will receive a Rush hat courtesy of Amino Vital and the first 7,500 will recieve a complimentary copy of The Inside Rush game program courtesy of Discover Card.
* 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. Kansas City Brigade.
* Postgame -- Stick around after the game for the on-field autograph session with the Rush players, coaches and SoBe Adrenaline Rush Dancers.
* Postgame party - After the autograph session head 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 auction features authentic jerseys from wide receiver Bobby Sippio and lineman Frank Moore. In addition, the auction will include an authentic Rush helmet signed by the entire team. All proceeds from this week's auction will benefit the Wendy Larks Foundation.
To bid on a jersey or the helmet, stop by Guest Services on the East concourse during Saturday'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 the game, you may bid on a jersey or the helmet by calling Shannon Allen before 4 p.m. Friday at (773) 243-3436.
Can't Make It? Make Sure To Watch On CSN Or Listen On WCKG - Fans without tickets to Saturday's game can watch the broadcast live on Comcast Sports Net 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 105.9 FM, WCKG.
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.
Touchdown Takedown Offer - Hungry football fans have another reason to root for the Rush offense this season, as the Domino's Pizza Touchdown Takedown offer returns for the 2007 season. Each week 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 that week (up to $6 off). The offer is valid at Chicagoland Domino's pizza stores on the day after each Rush game this season.
Check Out The Training Tip Of The Week - Each week during the season, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will bring fans a training tip.
AFL NEWS
Watch Dallas at Colorado On ESPN2 Monday Night - Don't miss the AFL on ESPN as the best team in the league - the Dallas Desperados travel to Denver to take on John Elway's Colorado Crush on Monday night. AFL fans can catch the game on ESPN2 beginning at 9 p.m.
RUSH BIZ
Renew Your Season Tickets Now! - Thanks to Discover Card, Rush season ticket prices are remaining unchanged for the 2008 season. Renewal letters have been sent out to all 2007 season ticket holders, with a renewal deadline of Friday, June 29. If you are a Rush season ticket holder who has not yet renewed for 2008, please call your account rep at (773) 243-3434. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets for the first time should call the Rush or visit the team's Web site, www.chicagorush.com.
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