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Jeff Sims Articles
4/7/2017AFL Starts 30th Anniversary Season – Who Should Care?
11/14/2016Monumental Sports & Entertainment All in on AFL; Adds Second Team for 2017
4/23/2015Golf Tournament to Assist in Darryl Hammond’s Battle with ALS
3/14/20152015 Season Preview: New Orleans VooDoo
2/27/2015Arena Football: A New Vision
8/23/2014ArenaBowl Intensity Unmatched
8/4/2014Morris and KEEFENSE Surge Power
8/17/2013Rattlers Repeat as ArenaBowl Champs
8/16/2013A Team That Stays Together…..
8/15/2013Chicago To NOT Have Arena Football in 2014
7/31/2013McMillen Deserves Season Honor
7/30/2013Rush Look to Overcome Next Obstacle
7/15/2013Rush "20" Continue to Hold Strong
6/16/2013Bad Decisions in Final Minute Cost Rush Against Talons
5/24/2013BREAKING NEWS: Chicago Rush Home Games to be Moved
5/22/2013Rush Players Have Say to Commish
5/21/2013Quarterback Controversy For Rush
5/7/2013Game Saturday a Sidebar to the Sideshow in Chicago
4/15/2013Two QBs Help Rush Defeat Power
4/12/2013ArenaFan Debate: Is an 18-0 Team Good For the AFL?
4/1/2013Chicago Hit With Perfect Shock
3/25/2013REDemption Rush Fall Short in Season Opener
3/19/2013Despite Offseason Ownership Issues, Rush Have Quality Roster
2/10/2013Here We Go Again Chicago
12/4/2012Rebranding in Chicago
7/17/2012"Good" Penalty Helps Rush Defeat Mustangs
7/3/2012Rush Lose First Home Game Off the Net; Reduce Playoff Chances
6/19/2012Newly Acquired DB Sparks Rush Defense
6/17/2012With Lockout in Sight, Union Still Does Not Have Full Support
6/7/2012Galloping to Raise Awareness for Autism
6/5/2012Rush Continue Home Dominance; Career Day for Michna
5/12/2012Tough Road Stretch Upcoming For Rush
5/12/2012Breaking News: Michna Not in Arizona For Rush
4/25/2012Emergency Kicker Saves Rush
4/13/2012Acquisition of Brown has Morris "Jacked" Up
4/2/2012Mustangs Have Workhorse in Everett
3/14/2012United They Stand
3/10/2012Ready to Roll in Chicago
3/9/20122012 Chicago Rush Out to Handle Business
8/2/2011Onside Kick Moves Rush to Finals
7/29/2011Defense in an Offensive World
7/25/2011Rush End on Plus…..Healthy
7/2/2011Raterink to the Rescue…..Again
5/31/2011This One was Right
5/24/2011Rush Offense Gets It
5/11/2011This Sounds Too Familiar
4/29/2011With Activities Planned, Rush Coach Maintains Focus
4/23/2011Cure Needed For the Rush
3/28/2011A Rivalry Reborn... Sort Of
3/25/2011Rush Defense Up to Challenge
3/18/2011Just Another Game???
3/16/2011Rush O-Line Loses in Win
3/14/2011Rush to Revolve Around Michna
3/9/2011McMillen Feeling Pressured to Win
8/11/2010AFL Legend Delivers for Milwaukee
7/21/2010Why Risk It????
7/11/2010Little Man Comes Up BIG for the Rush
6/22/2010WOW!! Makeshift Line-up Wins BIG ONE for Rush
6/7/2010Help Wanted: Wide Receivers in Chicago
5/17/2010Don’t Blame Michna for This One
5/8/2010Rush Can’t Handle One Off the Iron
4/12/2010Arena Sweet Arena
1/7/2010"New" Rush Looking to Bring Back Old Philosophy
6/29/2009It's now or never
3/16/2009Player Source: 98% Chance League Will Return in 2010
10/28/2008A Different Type of Tryout
7/7/2008Rush Can’t Contain (Own) Rampage in Playoffs
6/23/2008Thank You Philadelphia
6/2/2008Rush Avoid Lag, Defeat Brigade in Final Minutes
5/20/2008Rush Don’t Lag After Bye Week, Take Division in Rout
4/26/2008I’ve Seen Enough, Give Us Replay
4/23/2008D-Robber Steals One from Rampage
3/29/2008Rush Offense Putting It Together
3/25/2008A Special Saturday Night For Harrell
3/10/2008Soul Protect Graziani From Rush in Chicago
3/5/2008Rush control their emotions and second half in Week One victory
2/29/2008Chicago Rush 2007 Review and 2008 Outlook
7/13/2007Just a Slight QB Concern
6/28/2007Defense Leads Rush Into Playoffs
5/24/2007Rush Attacked by Kats; Sippio not the Answer
5/10/2007The AFL and ESPN Got a Gift – Accept It!
5/2/2007His Passion Hides His Pain
4/4/2007Chicago’s Dynamic Duo
3/21/2007Overcoming the Unknown
3/11/2007Secondary First in Rush Victory
3/3/2007Improving a Champion
1/24/2007Keep the "Fun" in the Game
6/4/2006Giving Credit Where it is Deserved
5/6/2006Rush Roster is a Rollercoaster
4/1/2006One Minute Miracle Aids Rush
3/10/2006McMillen Takes to the Line for Rush
3/3/2006What a Debut!!!
2/17/2006Rush Riding D’Orazio’s Spirit
2/10/2006Officiating Not the Issue
2/3/20062006 Rush – QB Play Will Be Key
1/26/2006Looking Back; Chicago Rush 2005 Season Report Card
5/18/2005Chicago Line Overpowered by Rampage
5/6/2005Rush Hold Cards After Vegas Gamble
4/21/2005Bye Week Key Turn for Hot Rush
4/10/2005What Else is There to Do?
3/21/2005VooDoo Continues Chicago’s Hex at the Goal Line
3/9/2005Fresh Faces Provide a new Look Rush
2/27/2005Butterfingered Rush Get Run Over by Predators
2/9/2005New Talent + Old Style = Rush Victory
2/5/2005The Need for Speed (And Size)
1/14/2005After Offseason Moves, Back to Business for Rush
6/29/2004Chicago Rush 2004: End of Season Report Card
6/11/2004Chicago Playing Tough in Playoffs
5/25/2004Chicago Fights Off Firebirds, Solidifies Home Playoff Game
5/19/2004Rush Get Push From Dallas, Secure Playoff Spot
4/28/2004Rush Lose Game and More in Record Second Quarter
4/14/2004Rush Take Down Storm with One-Two Punch
3/31/2004Rush Score Highest Loss Ever
3/24/2004Chicago Brings Intensity and New Additions to Defeat Predators
2/26/2004Chicago Uses Rush and Defense to Crush Colorado
2/12/2004Playing Mind Games in Chicago
2/1/2004Chicago Avoids Rushing to Decision
1/19/2004It’s January: Time for Football!
Jeff Sims Bio
Jeff has been writing for ArenaFan.com since 2004. Originally from New York, Jeff has been living in the Chicago area for the past ten years and is an avid football fanatic. He holds a BA in communications from Hofstra University in New York and a sports management certificate from Loyola University in Chicago.