Rattlers escape Chicago with 56-49 victoryChicago Rush Press Release
The second-place Rush dropped their third consecutive game this afternoon as they lost to the Arizona Rattlers 56-49 at the Allstate Arena.
AFL Exchange: Mix-up in the middleBrian Beaudry, ArenaFan.comWell, that was apparently an awful time to debut the rankings. Week 8 featured the most upsets of any week, with several heretofore poor teams upsetting teams that had recently looked like contenders. After this week’s games, there’s some huge movement in the top half of the rankings. We’ll try this again this week, hoping for some better results.
QuickPlay Week 9Andrew Nordmeier, ArenaFan.comWeek 8 was one of the most bizarre weeks we've seen in a while in the AFL. Aaron Garcia threw for 11 touchdowns for Orlando in an 83-82 win over Spokane and TT Tolliver had an eye-popping game. San Antonio and Jacksonville combined for 64 total points...in a whole game. Cleveland upset Chicago, Pittsburgh upset Philadelphia and Iowa limited New
Orleans to all of 16 points.
Utah Blaze player saves woman's lifeAFL Press Release
Aaron Lesué is known by many as an All-Arena wide receiver for the Utah Blaze. Some are aware of his aspirations to become a United States Olympic bobsledder. Others are familiar with the former Utah State walk-on from his participation in the Dancing with the Salt Lake Stars competition to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life this past March. But after the events of April 24, 2013, even more have come to recognize the world-class athlete for what he really is: a hero.
Rush acquire defensive end from ClevelandChicago Rush Press Release
The Rush have acquired defensive end Brian Brikowski from the Cleveland Gladiators in exchange for defensive back Joe Phinisee and defensive lineman Jacob Hardwick, the team announced today. In addition, the team placed offensive lineman Ryan O’Neill on reassignment and wide receiver Nate Forse on recallable reassignment.
AFL Tonight Episode 10: Shake, Rattle, and RollArenaFan.com Press Release
ArenaFan's Tim Capper and Adam Markowitz are back with their 10th episode of the AFL Tonight. Join us as we talk about some records being shattered in Orlando, futility going on in New Orleans, the second act of the Sideshow in Chicago, and much more!
Rush to salute military families SundayChicago Daily Herald
Rush to host Military Appreciation Day this SundayChicago Rush Press Release
The Chicago Rush will host Military Appreciation Day this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. against the Arizona Rattlers at the Allstate Arena. The Rush have teamed up with the Wood Dale-based iD Commerce + Logistics to make this Sunday’s game free to all veterans, active military personnel, and their families.
Rush drop heartbreaker to Cleveland 53-50Chicago Rush Press Release
The Rush could not keep up with Cleveland Saturday night, dropping a 53-50 decision to the Gladiators. The loss snaps Chicago’s perfect mark on the road, and puts them back at .500 eight games into the season.
Davila, Rattlers building momentumMike Delrio, ArenaFan.comWeek 7 Arena Football League action saw the Jacksonville Sharks (6-1) suffer their first loss of the season at the hands of the visiting Arizona Rattlers (6-1), 58-48. The road victory was the third straight win for the Rattlers, and could propel Arizona to an extended winning streak.
Rush (4-4) drop second straight gameChicago Tribune
Rush add pair of former Mid-American Conference standoutsChicago Rush Press Release
Alex Kube (Northern Illinois) and Josh Pleasant (Kent State) were assigned to the Rush Thursday evening, reinforcing a defense which has seen its share of bumps and bruises over the first seven weeks of the season.
Rush hope to get back on winning track Saturday in ClevelandChicago Rush Press Release
The Chicago Rush (4-3) travel to Ohio this weekend to take on the Cleveland Gladiators (1-5) Saturday at 6:00.
Blaze Real Time Fantasy Game Goes LiveDon Eisenbarth, ArenaFan.comDuring the Pre-Season Fan Fest, Utah Blaze owner Kim Brown talked about “a real time fantasy football that you can watch the Blaze game either here in the arena or at home. It will be another revenue stream that the Blaze can tap into. There'll be sponsors of things like that. It's a new 'game-ification' idea that's not being done anywhere else.”
AFL says Rush will finish yearChicago Sun-Times
Chicago Rush owner on past felony convictions: "My past is my past"Chicago Sun-Times
The convicted thief who bought the Chicago Rush three months ago says he never expected his criminal background to be a big problem in owning the Arena Football League’s premier franchise.
Fools Rush Out: Time For Kurz, Rush To GoAdam Markowitz, ArenaFan.comIt was on May 7th, 2012 that Arena Football League Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz received unanimous approval for a five-year contract extension that would keep him on the job through nearly the end of the decade. It is on May 7th, 2013 that he should step down from his post and let someone else try to direct this league back on the path of success.
Game Saturday a Sidebar to the Sideshow in ChicagoJeff Sims, ArenaFan.comThe concerns revolving around the ownership of the Chicago Rush have certainly been no secret this season.
The team was purchased during the off-season from the Arena Football League. To put it in a very simple statement, the new owner did not meet the requirements of the league and the relationship was broken and it was uncertain as to whether a team would take the field for the season.
Chicago Rush owner ousted by league, which takes over teamChicago Tribune
Three months later, Staral, whose own troubled financial history included declaring bankruptcy in January, has been ousted by the league mid-season after bouncing a $50,000 check needed to secure the Allstate Arena for two recent home games.
Rush owner’s money issues force league to take over teamChicago Daily Herald
For the second time in franchise history, the Arena Football League has taken over operations of the Chicago Rush, whose new owner is accused of failing to pay the team's bills. Officials at Allstate Arena, the Rush's home field, are now awaiting word on whether the team's May 18 home game will go on as scheduled.
