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Kinsinger Lost for SeasonChicago Rush Press Release
Chicago Rush fullback Matt Kinsinger underwent successful surgery this afternoon to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee, the team announced today. Kinsinger, who suffered the injury in the second quarter of Monday night’s win over San Jose, will be lost for the season.
Chicago Cages ChampsAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comFour of the San Jose SaberCats’ five turnovers came in the second half that turned a one-possession game into a 70-47 blowout by the Chicago Rush Monday night. The loss ended the third longest overall winning streak in league history (13) which included capturing ArenaBowl XXI last July.
Rush rolls behind revamped offenseChicago Tribune
The Rush defense was expected to carry an extra load early in the new Arena Football League season as the team's revamped offense found its footing. Apparently there's little need for concern.
SaberCats let opener slip awaySan Jose Mercury News
Chicago converted five turnovers into touchdowns and held San Jose to seven points through most of the second half on the way to a 70-47 season-opening victory at Allstate Arena.
Defensive excellence helps Rush win openerChicago Daily Herald
Last year, the Rush defense set a franchise record by forcing 44 turnovers. After the way the defense performed Monday in the season opener against the San Jose SaberCats, that mark might be in serious jeopardy.
Rush routs San Jose 70-47International Herald Tribune
Sherdrick Bonner, who spent the first 14 seasons of his AFL career with Arizona, threw for 261 yards and six touchdowns in his Chicago debut, leading a 70-47 rout of defending champion San Jose.
Newcomers deliver eye-opening victory for RushChicago Tribune
So much for concerns that the revamped Rush offense might get off to a sluggish start.
Big second half helps Rush top SaberCats, 70-47Chicago Rush Press Release
Opening night for the Rush was not just about starting the season on a positive note. There was some unfinished business to attend to and Mike Hohensee’s team was not about to let an opportunity against the defending Arena Football League champion San Jose SaberCats slip through its grasp.
Rush throttles SaberCats, 70-47 in season openerSan Jose SaberCats Press Release
Chicago's newest additions were on display in the Rush's 70-47 opening night Arena Football League victory over the San Jose SaberCats on Monday night.
SaberCats begin title defense focused on 'consistent effort'San Jose Mercury News
Terry Malley's no-nonsense voice carried through the cool Saturday morning air, reaching every corner of the SaberCats' practice field. "Consistent effort," Malley, the team's offensive coordinator, told the players. "For 19 weeks. Consistent effort." Translation: That's what it will take to repeat as the Arena Football League champs.
Rush Ready to Kick-Off 2008 SeasonChicagoist
The Chicago Rush will kick off their eighth season in the Arena Football League with a primetime Monday Night Football match-up with the San Jose Sabercats.
San Jose SaberCats-Chicago Rush PreviewBleacher Report
The defending Arena Football Champion San Jose SaberCats open their season with hopes of defending their title against the Chicago Rush at the Allstate Arena.
SaberCats clash with Rush in historic season openerSan Jose SaberCats Press Release
When the San Jose SaberCats and Chicago Rush face off tonight, it will continue the league’s latest great rivalry. First there was Tampa Bay-Detroit, Orlando-Tampa Bay, Arizona-San Jose and now San Jose-Chicago.
Rush opens seasonChicago Tribune
There's no time for a shakedown for the revamped Rush offense. Ready or not, the six new starters face a significant test Monday night when they open their Arena Football League season against defending champion San Jose at Allstate Arena.
Rush revivalSouthtown Star
Knowing that cohesion is essential to winning championships, Rush president Mike Polisky and coach Mike Hohensee didn't want to radically revise their offense from last season.
Awful year brings out best in Rush coach HohenseeChicago Tribune
You go to a grocery store, you walk through the parking lot, you get hit by a car. "You don't realize how quickly it can all be taken away from you, your family, your whole life," you say, "until you're laying there one day on the concrete."
New faces on offense for Chicago RushChicago Tribune
It's on offense where Rush fans will face a steep learning curve with newcomers at quarterback, receiver, fullback and on the line
2008 San Jose SaberCats PreviewAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comThe defending ArenaBowl champion San Jose SaberCats begin their 14th season on Monday, March 3rd on ESPN2 against the Chicago Rush, marking the first time in league history that the past two champions have faced off in a season opener.
