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Beat the Guru: AFL Week 11
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

I’m so tired of ESPN, it’s not even funny. One week the dump button picks up nothing that it should. The next anything that even remotely sounds like profanity gets bleeped. One week they’re the Arizona Wranglers. The next they’re the Phoenix Rattlers. Can someone explain to the “Worldwide leader in sports” how the Arena Football League works?

Jackson, McEntyre and Samuels Receive ArenaFan.com Week Ten Honors
ArenaFan.com Press Release

For their performances during the tenth week of the Arena Football League’s 2008 season, Cleveland Gladiators fullback Marlion Jackson, Orlando Predators defensive back Kenny McEntyre and Tampa Bay receiver/linebacker Lawrence Samuels have been named Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week and Two-Way Player of the Week, respectively, by the writers and staff of ArenaFan.com.

'WIU Night' at May 19 Chicago Rush game, featuring alumnus QB Russ Michna
Western 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.

Playoff implications and Mother's Day celebrations headline week 11
AFL Press Release

The Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear as conference matchups with playoff implications headline Week 11 in the Arena Football League.



Breaking it Down - 2008 Week Ten
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.com

It took ten weeks, but now every team in the league has at least one win and one loss thanks to Cleveland knocking off previously unbeaten Philadelphia and previously winless Utah topping Kansas City. Six of the eight home teams won and six of eight games were decided by at least two scores. This and much more are just a click away in this week’s Breaking it Down.

Chicago, Philadelphia can clinch playoff spots this week
AFL Press Release

The Chicago Rush (8-2) and Philadelphia Soul (9-1) can become the first two teams to claim 2008 playoff berths as the Mitsubishi Motors Drive to ArenaBowl XXII New Orleans kicks into high gear for Week 11.

Quite a 'Rush' for Michna
WVVA TV

Russ Michna refuses to give up on what is turning into be a successful professional football career.

AFL and Spalding honor Mother's Day with commemorative game ball
AFL Press Release

The Arena Football League and Spalding will honor all mothers this weekend with a ceremonial pink game ball that will be used during all AFL games.



Alfonzo doing it all for injury-plagued Rush
Chicago Sun-Times

Despite a rash of injuries, the Rush goes into tonight’s game at Tampa Bay with a 7-2 record and a three-game lead in the Arena Football League’s Central Division.

Rush to appear in ESPN ''This is SportsCenter'' commercial
Chicago Rush Press Release

For an athlete or sports team, the ultimate achievement is winning a championship. Aside from a title, perhaps the next crowning achievement in sports is being selected to appear in one of ESPN’s legendary “This is SportsCenter” commercials.

Rush rides out the Storm, 51-46
Chicago Rush Press Release

While it might not have been pretty, it still counts as a win as the Chicago Rush found a way to hold off the Tampa Bay Storm 51-46 Monday night at the St. Pete Times Forum.

Rush rides hot hand
Chicago Tribune

For once, Chicago is the scene of a quarterback shuffle that is ending well. Very well, in fact.



Beat the Guru: AFL Week 10
Adam Markowitz, ArenaFan.com

Before I begin, I want to say what a great thing it is for the Arena Football League to get involved in one of the greatest foundations this world has to offer. For those that don’t know, The V Foundation for Cancer Research was formed in honor of Jim Valvano to raise awareness and bring in donations for cancer research.

Breaking it Down - 2008 Week Nine
Andy Lopusnak, ArenaFan.com

And then there was one. With the Philadelphia Soul beating the Dallas Desperados Monday night, there is only one undefeated team in the league. Find out what this means historically along with many other tantalizing news and notes in this week’s addition of Breaking it Down.

I’ve Seen Enough, Give Us Replay
Jeff Sims, ArenaFan.com

It is not often that I decide to rant to the masses, but I have seen enough this season with bad calls, especially late in games, that are aiding in the outcome of games. With the competition committee looking to improve the game each year, it is time that they do the one thing that will improve this game more than anything else, give us some form of instant replay!

Opportunistic Rush defeats Colorado, 65-52
Chicago Rush Press Release

The Chicago Rush used a 28-0 run late in the second quarter and early in the third quarter to turn a seven point deficit into a 65-52 win over the Colorado Crush Friday night at Pepsi Center.

Rush surge too much to bear for Crush
Rocky Mountain News

There are no exhibition games in the Arena Football League but Friday night's game between the Colorado Crush and Chicago Rush sure looked like one.

Arena League: Rush beat Crush
Chicago Tribune

It was somewhat fitting that Rush receiver Damian Harrell's continued march up the all-time lists in the Arena Football League took a detour through Colorado.

AFL could go to instant replay in time for playoffs
San Jose Mercury News

Recently, AFL commissioner David Baker confirmed, on a New York Dragons halftime radio show, "There will be a meeting in mid-May about possibly bringing in instant replay for the playoffs and ArenaBowl."

Show of hands: Ex-Crush receiver Harrell tops
Rocky Mountain News

John Elway has seen many wide receivers in his career as a quarterback with the Broncos and the Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Crush.

At a Glance
Record Ovr Home Away
  8-2 4-1 4-1
Last Game Mon May 5
  Win @TAM 51-46
Next Game Mon May 19 8:00pm
  vs LAA  
Head Coach
Mike Hohensee

With Rush: 80-53-0
Overall: 127-101-0

Complete Coaching Record
Schedule
Date Opp Time (ET)
Apr 25 @ Colorado W 65-52
May 5 @ Tampa Bay W 51-46
May 19   Los Angeles 8:00pm
May 24 @ Utah 9:00pm
May 31   Kansas City 8:00pm
Complete Schedule
Standings
Central Division W L PF PA
Chicago8 2 588 461
Colorado4 5 480 490
Grand Rapids3 6 511 535
Kansas City1 8 432 548
Complete Standings
Transactions
CHICAGO RUSH waived DL Ben McCombs.
Complete Transactions
Team Links
Official Site
Rush Official Site
Media Sites
Chicago Sun-Times - Rush Page
Daily Herald - Rush Page
Fan Sites
Chicago Express - Rush Fan Club




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