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Columbus 47 at Colorado 50
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Columbus Destroyers Columbus Destroyers 14719747
Colorado Crush Colorado Crush 1410131350

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Post Game Articles

Crush opens with success
Denver Post

The unknown became a job well done Sunday for the Colorado Crush in its 2008 Arena Football League debut at the Pepsi Center. Playing for the first time in franchise history without star receiver Damian Harrell, who is now with the Chicago Rush, quarterback John Dutton found some ready, willing and able replacements in the Crush's 50-47 victory over the Columbus Destroyers.

Destroyers retool in search of energy
Columbus Dispatch

Even when the Destroyers were making their run to the ArenaBowl, coach Doug Kay knew change would be needed. The stunning playoff victories were sweet, but you don't coach for five decades without understanding that a few good games don't erase the deficiencies that had long been obvious during a 7-9 regular season.

Columbus Destroyers Weely Release: Opening Week
Columbus Destroyers Press Release

The Columbus Destroyers, presented by Germain, are set to open their fifth season against the Colorado Crush at Pepsi Center on Sunday, March 2. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. (ET). Below is a look ahead at this week’s opponent, practice schedule, team news and notes, broadcast information and a look ahead to Week 2.

 
Between the Pads
Most Passing Yards
259 yards, Dutton, Colorado
Most Receiving Yards
98 yards, Nelson, Colorado
Most Rushing Yards
13 yards, Wells, Columbus
Most Passing TDs
6 TDs, Dutton, Colorado
Most Receiving TDs
3 TDs, Lee, Columbus
Most Rushing TDs
2 TDs, Wells, Columbus
Longest TD Pass
33 yards, Nagy to Marshall, Columbus
Longest TD Run
4 yards, Russell, Columbus
Most INTs Thrown
1 INTs, Dutton, Colorado