The Outside Rush
Published on June 28, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
Playoff Tickets On Sale - After a well-earned week off, the Central Division champion Rush (12-4) begins its attempt to repeat as ArenaBowl champions when it hosts an American Conference Semifinal playoff game at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 9, at Allstate Arena.
Chicago's opponent will be determined after this week's Wild Card games.
Central Division Champion T-Shirts Are In - The 2007 Central Division Champion T-shirts have arrived and will be on sale July 9 at Allstate Arena.
Rush Places Three On All-Arena Teams - When the Arena Football League announced its 2007 All-Arena teams Thursday, the defending ArenaBowl champion Chicago Rush found itself with three players receiving postseason honors.
Wide receiver Bobby Sippio and linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo were voted to the league's first team, while defensive back Jeremy Unertl was voted second-team All-Arena.
Alfonzo Signs Two Year Extension - Earlier this week the Rush signed linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo to a contract extension through the 2009 season.
Allstate "Ask Coach Ho" - Have a question about the Rush or an upcoming opponent? E-mail your question to Rush head coach Mike Hohensee.
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.
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 The Playoffs On ESPN And ESPN2- Don't miss a moment of the AFL playoffs beginning with the Wild Card games this weekend. The playoffs begin Friday as Orlando travels to Philadelphia at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. The games continue with an AFL doubleheader on ESPN at 11 a.m. Saturday. The day begins with Columbus taking on Tampa Bay, followed by Colorado at Kansas City. The Wild Card round concludes Monday night as Utah travels to Los Angeles at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.
RUSH BIZ
Season Ticket Renewal Deadline June 29! - 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.
Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from June 28, 2007
- Storm Wild Card Information - Tampa Bay Storm
- Four SaberCats Earn All-AFL Honors - San Jose SaberCats
- Siaha Burley Named All-Arena First Team For 2007 - Utah Blaze
- Samuels Receives All-Arena Honor - Tampa Bay Storm
- The Outside Rush - Chicago Rush
- Three Soul Players Receive All-Arena Honors - Philadelphia Soul
- Columbus Game Notes - Columbus Destroyers
- Dallas Desperados Place Three on AFL-Arena First Team - Dallas Desperados
- Alexander, Hawkins Earn First-Team All-Arena Honors - Nashville Kats
- Georgia Force Have Six Named to All-Arena Teams - Georgia Force
- Jones Named First Team All-Arena - Columbus Destroyers
- Sippio, Alfonzo And Unertl Voted To AFL All-Arena Teams - Chicago Rush
- Wranglers Kicker Mark Lewis Named First Team All-Arena - Austin Wranglers
- Quick Hitters- Wild Card Round - AFL I
- 2007 AFL All-Arena Teams - AFL I
- Columbus Destroyers game notes - Columbus Destroyers
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