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Rampage fall to San Jose in season openerThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The Grand Rapids Rampage got off to a sensational start in the inaugural game of the Steve Thonn coaching era. It just didn't include a fantastic finish.
SaberCats beat Rampage to even record at 1-1San Jose Mercury News
If the SaberCats had a twofold goal in their second Arena Football League game, it was to reduce mistakes and avoid a season-opening two-game losing streak.
Kicker Brian Gowins suffers concussionThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The Rampage placekicker suffered a concussion while making a touchdown-saving tackle of San Jose SaberCats return man Trestin George at midfield in the fourth quarter.
No time for Rampage to sulkThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
Defining moments don't always happen late in the season. Sometimes they happen the very first week, the very first game, with the football bouncing crazily on the turf, and hearts leaping, and fates swelling and subsiding, and an awkward pause for an officials' caucus on whether you get to play for a tie.
Close not enough for Rampage in openerThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The Grand Rapids Rampage got off to a sensational start in the inaugural game of the Steve Thonn coaching era. It just didn't include a fantastic finish.
SaberCats tame Rampage 66-58, capture first winSan Jose SaberCats Press Release
For the second straight game, the San Jose SaberCats fell behind by a two-toucdown deficit early in the first quarter but were able to rebound this time, defeating the Grand Rapids Rampage, 66-58, during Week 2 Arena Football League action.
Last-Minute Fumble Costs Rampage Season Opener against SaberCats 66-58Grand Rapids Rampage Press Release
A controversial call in the final minute of the game sealed Grand Rapids’ fate, as the San Jose SaberCats earned a 66-58 victory over the Rampage at Van Andel Arena tonight.
SaberCats clean up in Grand RapidsSan Jose Mercury News
If the San Jose SaberCats had a twofold goal in their second Arena Football League game, it was to reduce mistakes and avoid a season-opening two-game losing streak. They accomplished both Monday in a 66-58 victory over the Grand Rapids Rampage before a crowd of 5,833 at Van Andel Arena.
Brian Gowins - More Than a KickerRandy Snow, ArenaFan.comAt each Grand Rapids Rampage home game, fans entering the Van Andel Arena receive a free program called RamPAGES. It contains everything fans need to enjoy the game; a scouting report on the opposing team, rules of the game, player rosters for both teams and a profile of one of Grand Rapids’ players. This week, the player that graced the cover and the accompanying pull-out poster was that of Rampage kicker Brian Gowins.
Sabercats look to rebound against rampageSan Jose Mercury News
Don't let the record fool you. Sure, San Jose holds an 8-1 overall record against the Grand Rapids Rampage. But the city on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan always has a home-field advantage when the game is played at their Van Andel Arena.
SaberCats rumble with new-look RampageAndy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.comThe last time San Jose played in Grand Rapids, the Rampage beat the SaberCats 66-52. That 2006 matchup is the lone San Jose loss in the series history with the SaberCats holding an 8-1 edge in nine previous meetings.
SaberCats face a tough road early onSan Jose Mercury News
First, they had to travel to Chicago for last Monday's opener - a game where mistake-prone San Jose lost to the Rush 70-47. Today, the SaberCats are back in the Upper Midwest playing the Grand Rapids Rampage. All told, the SaberCats will play four of their first six games away from HP Pavilion.
Thonn's goal as coach? Reverse the RampageThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
Steve Thonn recalls the pulse-pounding atmosphere that rippled through Van Andel Arena while watching the Grand Rapids Rampage defeat the Nashville Kats, 64-42, in ArenaBowl XV on Aug. 19, 2001.
Rampage Kick Off 2008 Season TomorrowGrand Rapids Rampage Press Release
The Grand Rapids Rampage will begin their 11th Arena Football League season tomorrow night (March 10) at Van Andel Arena against the defending ArenaBowl champion San Jose SaberCats. The game, which kicks off at 7 p.m. (EDT), will be the first of two games in five days during Centennial Wireless Kickoff Week.
Ahmad Hawkins Get a Fresh Start in Grand RapidsRandy Snow, ArenaFan.comThe Grand Rapids Rampage held their annual Media Day Luncheon on Thursday, March 6 at the Van Andel Arena. New head coach Steve Thonn and several players met the local media to talk about their expectations for the upcoming season.
Rampage focus on improving defenseThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The job of defensive coordinator is the most thankless position on a coaching staff in the fast-paced, high-scoring Arena Football League. Yet Ron Selesky doesn't mind.
Adrian McPherson named Rampage's starting QBMLive.com
New coach Steve Thonn has named Adrian McPherson the Grand Rapids Rampage's starting quarterback in preparation for Monday night's home opener at Van Andel Arena.
