The Outside RUSH
March 27, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
Snakes On A Plane - After back-to-back blowout wins over Central Division rivals Grand Rapids and Colorado, the Rush looks to extend its winning streak to three when the Arizona Rattlers visit Allstate Arena Friday.
After a 62-33 blowout of its own over New York last week, Arizona comes to Chicago tied for the lead in the Western Division with a 2-2 record.
The first 5,000 fans attending Friday's game will receive Rush stadium blankets courtesy of Discover Card. In addition, the first 7,500 fans will receive a complimentary copy of The Inside Rush game program courtesy of Discover Card.
Doors Opening Earlier From Now On - For the remainder of the season doors to Allstate Arena will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. That means that the doors will open at 6 p.m. on Friday night.
A Full Night Of Fun - Rush games not only offer exciting AFL action, but a full night of entertainment as well. Make sure to maximize your fun with the following events Friday night:
4:30 p.m. - Let's Tailgate - Fans planning on tailgating prior to the game should know that the tailgate lot will open at 4:30 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.
5:30 p.m. - Meijer FamilyFest in the Skyline Room adjacent to the box office, featuring music by Result Records, interactive games, face painting and fun for all.
6 p.m. - Doors to the arena open.
7:15 p.m. - The Rush pregame show featuring fireworks, the SoBe Adrenaline Rush Dancers and the introduction of the starting lineups.
7:30 p.m. - Kickoff vs. Arizona Rattlers
After the game - Meijer Autograph Session - Get autographs from the Rush players, coaches and SoBe Adrenaline Rush Dancers before heading 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 jersey auction features authentic jerseys from Rush defensive back Jonathan Ordway, wide receiver Travis LaTendresse and defensive lineman Ben McCombs. All proceeds from this week's auction will benefit City of Hope.
To bid on a jersey, stop by Guest Services on the East concourse during the 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 by calling Shannon Allen before 5 p.m. Friday at (773) 243-3436. Can't Make It? Make Sure To Listen On The Score - Fans who can't make it Friday night can listen to the home-team call with Rush announcers Dan Bernstein and James "Big Cat" Williams on The Score, 670 AM.
Allstate "Ask Coach Ho" - Have a question about the Rush or an upcoming opponent?
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, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare will bring fans a training tip.
AFL NEWS
Don't Miss Tampa Bay-Philly Saturday on ESPN2 - Former Rush QB Matt D'Orazio leads Jon Bon Jovi's Philadelphi Soul as it hosts the Tampa Bay Storm this Saturday at 1 p.m. Don't miss a minute of the action beginning at 1 p.m. on ESPN2.
RUSH BIZ
Group And Individual Tickets On Sale Now! - Group and individual game tickets for the 2008 Chicago Rush season are on sale. Fans wishing to purchase group tickets 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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