One Final Rush Post

(Jerome Cusson: The following are the thoughts of Adam Rosen. He sent this to me yesterday after the Rush loss. These aren't my thoughts, but please enjoy them anyway.) In a game that was dominated by the rhinos from Michigan, there was really no true turning point.  They wanted it more.  Did they play dirty?  Yes.  Did the Rush lose focus [read more...]

It’s over… it’s all over.

The very first team I ever got to cover as a reporter had their season ended by a team that they were clearly better then twice. There was no way I could possibly nail this season down to one paragraph. My friend and reporter Adam Rosen is the one who wrote that fantastic conclusion for my story. He succunctly put [read more...]

I’ll be Back

Due to working on Rush articles, a Chris Benoit article, and just taking a writing break to the summer, I haven't written on this blog in a while. But I'll be back later this week to give a bit of a preview of the postseason as far as who the Rush should want to win this week as well as [read more...]

First Take: Rush vs. Brigade

Tonight's game was certainly one for the books. In a game that featured a lot of penalties, some questionable calls, a poorly played defensive effort by the Rush, and a mistake by quarterback Russ Michna that would make Rex Grossman blush, the Rush moved to within one game of clinching homefield throughout the playoffs. It wasn't always pretty, but Donovan Morgan [read more...]

Two Rush Linemen Receive Extensions

The Chicago Rush has signed defensive lineman Joe Peters and offensive lineman Robert Boss to two-year contract extensions through the 2010 season, the team announced today. My Reaction: Stability for  the Chicago Rush is a fantastic idea, especially for two guys who have been proven to be valuable additions to this team. Peters specifically has been one of the real anchors [read more...]

Rush In a Must Win…Sort Of

You never want to say a team that's 9-3 and has clinched the Central Division is in a must-win, but with four games remaining, the Rush need to gain momentum before the playoffs. Also, in order for them to gain homefield, they must win two more games, have the San Jose Sabercats lose two games or some sort of combination. The [read more...]

First Take: Rush vs. Blaze

You might notice how little I'm going to talk about the actual game. The Chicago Rush did indeed lose a very tough ballbgame to the Utah Blaze 51-48 on a tough last second kick. The Rush came back from a 21 point deficit to actually tie the game in the fourth quarter. But as it was said by Coach Mike [read more...]

Robinson Named ADT Defensive Player of the Week

From the Chicago Rush: May 20, 2008 – Chicago Rush defensive back Dennison Robinson has been named the Arena Football League’s ADT Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in last night’s 72-28 win over Los Angeles , the AFL announced today. Robinson set a team record with three interceptions, including one which he returned 26 yards for a touchdown. [read more...]

Instant Replay Coming to an Arena Game Near you

From the Arena Football League: BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE INSTANT REPLAY FOR 2008 PLAYOFFS The Arena Football League’s Board of Directors today unanimously approved the use of instant replay as an officiating tool for the 2008 playoffs. It marks the first time in the AFL’s 22-season history that instant replay will be used.   “The coach's ability to challenge a call on the field [read more...]

The Rush Keep Winning

Someone get the American Conference a ladder. The only way they can climb up to the level of mediocre is by using one. Seriously, the Rush are not only the only team above .500, but they've essentially won three different times this weekend while not even playing or practicing. The fact that the Rush are on a bye week later in [read more...]

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