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MacPherson earns third Offensive Player of the Week awardGrand Rapids Rampage Press Release
After helping lead the sixth-seeded Grand Rapids Rampage to a 58-41 Divisional Round road victory over the top-seeded Chicago Rush, quarterback James MacPherson (Tucson, Ariz.) was named the Arena Football League’s Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season.
One Final Rush PostThe National Sports Review
In a game that was dominated by the rhinos from Michigan, there was really no true turning point. They wanted it more. Did they play dirty? Yes. Did the Rush lose focus and play into that? Yes.
Rampage have Kats to thank for playoff runChip Burch, ArenaFan.comIf there's any place to look when it comes to the Grand Rapids Rampage making the playoffs and continuing to the American Conference finals Saturday against the San Jose SaberCats, it could be in a team that doesn't exist any more.
A rapid retreat from playoffsChicago Sun-Times
The Rush had allowed a league-low 47.8 points per game going into its playoff game Sunday at Allstate Arena. It took the Grand Rapids Rampage three games against the Rush to finally figure out how to break through that defense.
One and done for RushChicago Daily Herald
The Rush came in bearing the slogan, "One's Not Enough," referencing its 2006 ArenaBowl title.The Grand Rapids Rampage, winners of the 2001 Bowl, arrived sans slogan. They'll have time to conjure something catchy following Sunday's 58-41 win.
Over and out, RushChicago Tribune
Grand Rapids quarterback James MacPherson tripped over one of his offensive linemen and, while still sitting on the turf, heaved a pass from near midfield toward the end zone.
• Rampage one win from ArenaBowl after beating RushThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The Rampage knocked off the American Conference regular-season champion Chicago Rush 58-41 Sunday afternoon in front of 14,338 at Allstate Arena.
Rampage upset top seed Rush in AFL PlayoffsDaily 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 OverThe 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.
Parity: Plague or Promise?John Hoh, ArenaFan.comThe Grand Rapids Rampage (6-10, regular season; now 8-10 overall) defeated the Chicago Rush (11-5 regular season; now 11-6 overall) in Arena Football League second round playoff action.
Rush Can’t Contain (Own) Rampage in PlayoffsJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comThe Chicago Rush were in the driver’s seat. For the first time in team history, they had home field advantage throughout the playoffs and were looking forward to playing two games at home before reaching their goal of playing in the ArenaBowl in New Orleans.
Rush coach is Mr. Arena FootballThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The National Football League had George Halas and the Arena Football League has Mike Hohensee. Same city, definitely. Same game, sort of.
Rampage enjoy underdog role against RushThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
their adrenaline pumping like a rematch against the Central Division champion Chicago Rush in the second round of the Arena Football League playoffs. ...
Rampage enjoy underdog role against RushMLive.com
The Grand Rapids Rampage insist there's nothing that gets their adrenaline pumping like a rematch against the Central Division champion Chicago Rush in the second round of the Arena Football League playoffs.
Rush to open ArenaBowl quest todayChicago Daily Herald
It seems like a lifetime ago since the Chicago Rush and the Grand Rapids Rampage met in Rosemont in April for their second and final regular-season showdown.
Rush want to extend success against Grand Rapids in playoffsChicago Tribune
The Rush has defeated the Grand Rapids Rampage twice this season and will try to make it three in a row in its divisional-round game Sunday in the Arena Football League playoffs.
Rampage ends Rush seasonChicago Rush Press Release
The dream of a second Arena Football League title died hard for the Chicago Rush after absorbing a 58-41 upset at the hands of the upstart Grand Rapids Rampage Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena.
Rampage defeat Rush, 58-41, to advance to American Conference ChampionshipGrand Rapids Rampage Press Release
Looking to avenge their pair of regular-season losses to Chicago, the Grand Rapids Rampage came through in dramatic style, knocking off the Central Division champion Rush, 58-41, here this afternoon.
Chicago coach hopes to give Rampage a RushThe Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
The National Football League had George Halas and the Arena Football League has Mike Hohensee. Same city, definitely. Same game, sort of.
Dangerous foe lies in wait for RushChicago Tribune
The Rush has defeated the Grand Rapids Rampage twice this season and will try to make it three in a row in its divisional-round game Sunday in the Arena Football League playoffs.
Rampage face Chicago Sunday in divisional round playoff matchupGrand Rapids Rampage Press Release
After capturing their first playoff win since 2001 and first road playoff victory ever, the Grand Rapids Rampage will take on the Chicago Rush tomorrow (July 6) for the chance to advance to the American Conference Championship.
Hard work really just beginning for RushChicago Sun-Times
Wide receiver Donovan Morgan became the first Rush player to win the Arena Football League's Rookie of the Year award Thursday, but he's not celebrating yet.
In playoffs, quarterback has no margin for errorChicago Tribune
Russ Michna knew this season would be a learning experience even before he succeeded Arena Football League legend Sherdrick Bonner as the Rush's starting quarterback in April.
Rush Playoff PreviewThe National Sports Review
If Grand Rapids has a chance of winning this game, James MacPherson must make no major mistakes and play a career level game.
Magner rolling in Arena League postseasonAnchorage 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.
