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Tampa Bay 48 at Chicago 70
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Tampa Bay Storm Tampa Bay Storm 72801348
Chicago Rush Chicago Rush 1421142170

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Post Game Articles

United They Stand
Jeff Sims, ArenaFan.com

The players for the Chicago Rush went to sleep on Friday night not really knowing what would lie ahead the following evening. They were scheduled to play their home opener against the Tampa Bay Storm on Saturday night.

Rush open with 70-48 victory over Storm
RedEye Chicago (blog)

Collective bargaining talks between the Arena Football League and its players association broke down Friday, but the Rush opened their 11th league season as scheduled. They were rewarded with a 70-48 victory as Russ Michna broke a franchise record with eight touchdown passes, including four to wide receiver Reggie Gray and three to Marquis Hamilton.

Ready to Roll in Chicago
Jeff Sims, ArenaFan.com

After what could be described as an interesting night in the Arena Football League last night, the second night of the AFL season appears to be ready to go in Chicago.

Rush Game Day: Set to open 11th AFL season
WSBT-TV

Rush win AFL opener vs. Tampa Bay 70-48
Chicago Tribune

2012 Chicago Rush Out to Handle Business
Jeff Sims, ArenaFan.com

The 2011 Chicago Rush set a new team record by going 13-5 last season and fell one game, some could say one play, short of reaching the ArenaBowl. As we come up on the 2012 season, some things have changed in the front office for the AFL team out of Chicago. The team is now owned by the league and Gene Nudo has resigned as President and General Manager and is no longer involved with the organization.

Rush ready for Storm
WGNtv.com

 
Between the Pads
Most Passing Yards
328 yards, Wasil, Tampa Bay
Most Receiving Yards
186 yards, Rodriguez, Tampa Bay
Most Rushing Yards
16 yards, Wasil, Tampa Bay
Most Passing TDs
8 TDs, Michna, Chicago
Most Receiving TDs
4 TDs, Gray, Chicago
Most Rushing TDs
3 TDs, Wasil, Tampa Bay
Longest TD Pass
47 yards, Wasil to Rodriguez, Tampa Bay
Longest TD Run
1 yards, Wasil, Tampa Bay
Most INTs Thrown
2 INTs, Wasil, Tampa Bay