The Outside RUSH
April 3, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
ArenaBowl XX Rematch - The Rush takes its three-game winning streak on the road to Orlando this week to play the Predators. It is the first meeting between the teams since the Rush defeated Orlando 69-61 in ArenaBowl XX on June 11, 2006.
The game is a matchup of two of the most successful franchises in the AFL. Since the Rush entered the AFL in 2001, only San Jose (80) has more regular season wins than either Orlando (68) or Chicago (67).
Entering this week the Rush is playing as well as it has in its eight year history, defeating its last three opponents by an average of 29 points - including a 59-35 win over Arizona last Friday at Allstate Arena.
After opening the season with back-to-back road losses at Philadelphia and New Orleans, Orlando enters the game with a three-game winning streak of its own, raising its record to 3-2. Last week in Columbus, the Predators got a 32-yard field goal from kicker John Vaughn as time expired to defeat the Destroyers 47-44.
Watch On ESPN2 Or Listen On WIND 560 AM - This Sunday's game at Orlando will be broadcast live at 1 p.m. on ESPN2. Fans who want to listen to the home-team call can turn down the volume on their TVs and listen to Rush announcers Tom Dore and James "Big Cat" Williams on 560 AM WIND.
Moyer Named Defensive Player Of The Week - Rush defensive lineman John Moyer was named the Arena Football League's ADT Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the team's 59-35 win over Arizona Friday night at Allstate Arena.
Scout The Game - Looking for an in-depth preview of this week's game? Get the same inside knowledge as the Chicago media by clicking here to view the Rush game notes for the week. Want to learn about Orlando?
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
ESPN Classic To Re-Air Rush-Philly Game - The Week 2 matchup between the Philadelphia Soul (5-0) and the Chicago Rush (4-1) has been chosen as the ESPN Classic game of the month for March and will re-air on Sunday, April 6, at 8 a.m. on ESPN Classic.
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.
Arena Football League (1987-2008) Stories from April 3, 2008
- Dragons falter late - OSC Original by David Holusha
- The Outside RUSH - Chicago Rush
- Quick Hitters: Week 6 - AFL I
- Soul Strive To Put Out The Blaze For Sixth Consecutive Win - Philadelphia Soul
- AFN To Broadcast AFL Games - AFL I
- Gladiators Add Quarterback Rohan Davey - Cleveland Gladiators
- Tailgate With Shane's Rib Shack - Tampa Bay Storm
- Crush Sign Former NCAA Record Setter - Colorado Crush
- Destroyers Sign Defensive Back Chris Pointer - Columbus Destroyers
- ESPN Classic to air week two mathcup between Chicago Rush and Philadelphia Soul - AFL I
- The Avengers and the Arena - OSC Original by Tim Peterson
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