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Men in black deliver beatdownChicago Tribune
The uniform of the day was indeed fitting. The Rush rolled out an all-black ensemble for the first time Monday night that foreshadowed escorting the Los Angeles Avengers into the very heart of Arena Football League darkness.
Michna Masters AvengersWVVA TV
Former Western Illinois quarterback Russ Michna threw six touchdown passes to lead the Chicago Rush to its second straight Central Division title with a 72-28 win over the Los Angeles Avengers on Monday night.
Rush Don’t Lag After Bye Week, Take Division in RoutJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comAfter a bye week that allowed some players to take a well deserved break and allowed others to shoot spots for ESPN’s SportsCenter, the Chicago Rush looked like a team that was energized and ready to take the rest of the season head-on. They came out and took an early 14-0 lead in the first five minutes en route to a 72-28 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Avengers.
Rush Clinch DivisionThe National Sports Review
The Chicago Rush accomplished a great deal in their 72-28 victory over the Los Angeles Avengers. They clinched the Central Division with five weeks to go, clinched a bye and home playoff game, set three team records, broke out new uniforms which they should consider never taking off and proved that the best team in the Arena Football League may be in the American Conference.
Rush can clinch Central with winChicago Daily Herald
The Chicago Rush (8-2) can clinch its second-consecutive Arena Football League Central Division title --- and fourth overall -- with a win tonight over the Los Angeles Avengers (4-7) at Allstate Arena.
Rush dominates Avengers, clinches central division titleChicago Rush Press Release
Coming off a bye week, Chicago Rush head coach Mike Hohensee expected his team to have a sharp effort against the struggling Los Angeles Avengers.
Rush can clinch Central Division with win Monday vs. Los AngelesChicago Rush Press Release
The Chicago Rush (8-2) can clinch its second-consecutive Central Division title – and fourth overall – with a win Monday over the Los Angeles Avengers (4-7) at Allstate Arena.
Baron's rush for Rush keys 'D'Chicago Tribune
A slight smile plays across nose tackle James Baron's face when the subject of his nickname—"the Intimidator"—and reputation is brought up.
Los Angeles / Chicago game deep in ties to Grand Canyon stateArizona Rattlers Press Release
This Monday, when the Los Angeles Avengers take on the Chicago Rush in an American conference show-down, a number of players with ties to Arizona will be taking the field.
Los Angeles / Chicago game affects playoff outlookArizona Rattlers Press Release
Now that the 2008 AFL season is past its midpoint, the playoff picture is starting to emerge. This week’s Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football Monday game featuring the Los Angeles Avengers and the Chicago Rush (6:00pm PT, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD) will play a crucial role in the playoff hunt in the American Conference.
Chicago's Harrell can climb ladder on Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football MondayAFL Press Release
Chicago Rush WR DAMIAN HARRELL can move one step closer to becoming the AFL’s all-time receiving yards leader when the Rush (8-2) welcome the Los Angeles Avengers (4-7) to Allstate Arena on Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football Monday, May 19 at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2 HD, ESPN360.com).
Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football Monday: Los Angeles at ChicagoAFL Press Release
The 2008 playoffs are rapidly approaching and almost every game from here on out will have major implications to determine who makes the postseason.
'WIU Night' at May 19 Chicago Rush game, featuring alumnus QB Russ MichnaWestern Illinois University Athletics
Western Illinois University students looking for the perfect summer evening activity are invited to the Chicago Rush's "WIU Night" Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at Allstate Arena in Chicago. The Rush, featuring Western graduate Russ Michna, will take on the Los Angeles Avengers.
