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Rush's playoff run endsChicago Daily Herald
There was only one champagne bottle in the San Jose SaberCats’ locker room, and that fit the spirit of the celebration.
Michna can't bail out defending champsChicago Tribune
There was no way to escape this sinking ship. With the Rush committing four turnovers and dropping five passes Saturday in the Arena Football League American Conference final, the vaunted defense couldn't bail out the offense in a 61-49 loss to the San Jo
SaberCats win, advance to ArenaBowlSan Jose Mercury News
Back in the locker room Saturday - after the SaberCats had beaten Chicago, after sparkling green and gold confetti had fallen from the rafters, after the conference championship trophy had been hoisted - Coach Darren Arbet had a final message for his play
Rush can't keep its hands on repeat bidChicago Sun-Times
Quarterback Matt D’Orazio, apologetic and limping, and star receiver Bobby Sippio, silent and tearful, reflected the agony of the Rush’s 61-49 loss to the SaberCats on Saturday afternoon in the Arena Football League’s American Conference Championship Game
Big-play Roe makes 'Cats goSan Mateo County Times
If San Jose is to avenge its loss to Chicago in last season's conference final, Roe, 33, will probably have a significant say in the outcome. In a 76-67 victory last week over Colorado, he caught five touchdown passes and — with a team-playoff-record 14 r
Rush faces road test in Arena semisChicago Sun-Times
The Rush is one step away from getting a chance to defend its championship, but it's a big step. Its opponent today is the San Jose SaberCats, who have won 11 games in a row.
Rush on familiar road back to ArenaBowlKane County Chronicle
For the second straight season and the third time in four years, the Rush will face the San Jose SaberCats on the road at 3 p.m. today, with a trip to the ArenaBowl hanging in the balance.
Rush season ends in San Jose 61-49Chicago Rush Press Release
Chicago’s drive to become the first team in more than a decade to repeat as AFL champions ended Saturday in San Jose, as the Rush fell to the SaberCats 61-49 at HP Pavilion.
SaberCats advance to ArenaBowl XXI with win over ChicagoSan Jose SaberCats Press Release
The American Conference SaberCats (15-3), who won ArenaBowls in 2002 and 2004, will meet the Columbus Destroyers, 66-56, winners over the Georgia Force in the National Conference title contest in Atlanta on July 29.
Just a Slight QB ConcernJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comAs a fan of the Chicago Rush, you have to be a little concerned about the team going into their Conference Final on Saturday against the San Jose SaberCats.
Anyone that watched Rush QB Matt D’Orazio during warm-ups before the Conference semi-final aga
QB ready to rush back into actionChicago Tribune
D'Orazio suffered a back injury in last month's regular-season finale and was in noticeable discomfort as he absorbed several hard hits during Monday's playoff opener against Los Angeles at Allstate Arena.
D'Orazio status in questionChicago Sun-Times
Rush quarterback Matt D'Orazio is questionable for the American Conference Championship Game on Saturday at San Jose because of back spasms, but there's no questioning D'Orazio's desire.
Injured Rush QB says he will play SaturdayAurora Beacon News
On paper, Rush quarterback Matt D'Orazio is questionable for Saturday's American Conference championship game because of back spasms that hampered him in Monday night's 52-20 rout of the Los Angeles Avengers.
