AFL free-agency period begins Oct. 15
MLive.com
The free-agency signing period for the upcoming 2009 Arena Football League season is scheduled to kick off Oct. 15, the league announced today.

Rampage's roster for 2009 season taking shape
MLive.com
A year ago, the Grand Rapids Rampage roster was a shambles.

MacPherson, Magner re-sign with Rampage
MLive.com
The Grand Rapids Rampage re-signed quarterback James MacPherson and wide receiver Cole Magner to contracts for the 2009 Arena Football League season, the team announced Sunday.

Rampage GM: We're back on radar, hopeful for '09
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
Despite the team's departure from the Arena Football League playoffs Saturday, Grand Rapids Rampage general manager Scott Woodruff couldn't help but feel proud.

Rampage report card: Final game of season
MLive.com
Here is my report card on the Grand Rapids Rampage's 81-55 loss to the San Jose SaberCats in the AFL American Conference championship game Saturday.

Rampage late-season push attributed to receiver's performance
San Jose Mercury News
The SaberCats have gained a lot of respect over the years, especially among the guys who play against them.

Rampage attempting to pull another upset in playoffs
HollandSentinel.com
They have reeled off five consecutive victories, including four in a row on the road. They entered the American Conference playoffs as the lowest of sixth seeds, but defeated the third-seeded Arizona Rattlers and the top-seeded Chicago Rush.

Rampage coach Steve Thonn getting results in playoffs
HollandSentinel.com
The 46-year-old Thonn quickly has earned the trust and confidence of his players in his first season as head coach. He’s a big reason why the Rampage swiftly turned around their season, quarterback James MacPherson said.

Rampage upset top seed Rush in AFL Playoffs
Daily Herald
Russ Michna went 19-for-32 for 252 yards and five touchdowns with one interception for top-seeded Chicago, the Central Division champions.

Season Over
The National Sports Review
The Chicago Rush had their season ended at home Sunday by the Grand Rapids Rampage, 58-41. No matter how hard the Rush worked or how many injuries they had, the Rush lost because the Grand Rapids Rampage wanted this game on this day more.

Former Falcons, Rockets seek arena football title
Toledo Blade
"[Arena football] is a totally different game," said Hefflin, who plays for the AFL's Cleveland Gladiators. "It's a smaller field, and that makes the game a lot faster. You have less time to react, and the ball gets to you quicker.

Magner rolling in Arena League postseason
Anchorage Daily News
The Grand Rapids Rampage is the hottest team in the Arena Football League, and Palmer receiver Cole Magner is a big reason why.

Rampage's Martin deserves recognition from AFL
MLive.com
It's unfortunate the Arena Football League doesn't put a high enough value on the importance of kick returners to recognize them for inclusion in the league's official postseason honor roll. If it did, Chris Martin might get a plaque.

Rampage's Magner sets sights on Florida Gators
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
Cole Magner is focused on helping the Grand Rapids Rampage reach the Arena Football League playoffs for the first time since the 2003 season. Still, he can't help but think about the future.

Rampage don't crumble against Crush
MLive.com
Quarterback James MacPherson tossed a franchise-record 10 touchdown passes and the Rampage erupted for 37 points in the second quarter to pulverize the Colorado Crush 84-65 in front of a crowd of 7,766.

Rampage coach: Record doesn't tell whole story
MLive.com
The first-year coach of the Grand Rapids Rampage acknowledges that is not reflected in the team's 3-10 record, but the rebuilding effort of a once-proud Arena Football League franchise remains on schedule.

Rampage's mistakes pile up in loss to Blaze
MLive.com
In their most important matchup of the season, the Grand Rapids Rampage crashed and burned in a 63-56 loss to the Utah Blaze in an American Conference showdown Sunday afternoon at Van Andel Arena.

Rampage look to put out high-powered Blaze
MLive.com
Grand Rapids Rampage coach Steve Thonn acknowledged that the Utah Blaze are a lot better than their record indicates.

Three keys to Rampage-Blaze matchup
MLive.com
The Utah Blaze enter Sunday's game 3-10 on the season, but they've won three of their last seven games.

Injuries taking their toll on slumping Rampage
MLive.com
The Grand Rapids Rampage's injured list is becoming awfully crowded just six games into the Arena Football League season.

Arena titles keep coming for San Jose
Tahoe Daily Tribune
It was just like old times in New Orleans with another championship decided. It was just like old times for the San Jose SaberCats with another title won.