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REDemption Rush Fall Short in Season Opener
Jeff Sims, ArenaFan.com

As short as six weeks ago, it was uncertain whether the Chicago Rush would even field a team in the Arena Football League in 2013.

Rush drop season opener to Barnstormers 63-41
Chicago Rush Press Release

The Rush started off their 2013 season on an uncharacteristic note Saturday night, dropping their home opener 63–41 to the Iowa Barnstormers. They could not get a stop on the evening until the fourth quarter as Barnstormers quarterback JJ Raterink was a model of efficiency, accounting for eight total touchdowns on the night.

Arena Football: Barnstormers get leg up on rival with season-opening win
DesMoinesRegister.com

Barnstormers spoil Rush opener
Chicago Tribune

Barnstormers Score Big Win Over Chicago in Season Opener
Iowa Barnstormers Press Release

The Iowa Barnstormers entered the 2013 season with a new look, a new attitude and many new players. Saturday night the “new” theme continued as Iowa defeated the Chicago Rush for the first time in the last 5 meetings by a score of 63-41.

Barnstormers begin 2013 AFL Season with win over Rush
Christina Rivers, ArenaFan.com

In a dominating fashion, the Iowa Barnstormers traveled to Chicago on Saturday in a battle of new jerseys and past rivalry. It was Iowa's first win in five meetings with the Rush. Staying ahead of the Rush the entire game, the Barnstormers defeated Chicago, 63-41, in their first 2013 AFL Season game.

Barnstormers spoil Rush opener
Chicago Tribune

Against long odds, Chicago Rush enter new season
Chicago Tribune