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United They StandJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comThe 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 StormRedEye 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 ChicagoJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comAfter 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 seasonWSBT-TV
Rush win AFL opener vs. Tampa Bay 70-48Chicago Tribune
2012 Chicago Rush Out to Handle BusinessJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comThe 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 StormWGNtv.com
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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 |
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