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For Rush personnel director, its more than name game Jul 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Chicago Rush player personnel director Scott Bailey's office walls are covered in names. From Arena League players to undrafted college players to NFL cast-offs, Bailey scouts them all. In the AFL, where players sign just one-year contracts and roster turnover is second nature, he needs to be ready to fill a spot at any moment. Chad Thornburg has more on the inner workings of the Rush and the AFL in this report.
Drone, Rush outmatch Mustangs Jul 14, 2012 12:00 AM
In his second start of the season, quarterback Luke Drone settled in quick to direct the Chicago Rush to its tenth victory of the year Saturday night in Milwaukee. On the strength of his 7-touchdown effort, the Rush (10-7) defeated the Milwaukee Mustangs 57-54 in front of 6,284 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Rush to miss playoffs for the first time Jul 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The Arena Football League postseason will go on without the Chicago Rush for the first time in the franchise's 11-year history. The Rush was eliminated from the playoff race in a 61-54 loss to the San Antonio Talons at the Allstate Arena on Sunday.
Rush face must-win challenge against first place San Antonio TalonsJul 6, 2012 12:00 AM
With playoff hopes on the line, the Chicago Rush face another must-win game at home, and the first-place San Antonio Talons stand in the way. The Talons enter Sunday afternoon's contest in Rosemont on a nine-game winning streak and will be looking to clinch the National Conference Central Division with a win.
Rush lose to San Jose, fall behind in playoff race Jun 30, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush can be beaten at home. Saturday night's game against San Jose proved as much as the SaberCats handed the Rush its first blemish on an otherwise perfect home record with a 75-61 loss.
Playoff berth on the line for Rush, SaberCats Jun 29, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush and San Jose SaberCats are battling for the fourth and final Arena Football League playoff spot in the National Conference. The team that leaves Allstate Arena on Saturday night with a win is likely the team that makes the playoffs, while the losing side will need help from other teams to keep playoff hopes alive.
Rush again hope to straighten out road woes Jun 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush hit the road against the Kansas City Command on Saturday and hope to overcome the struggles the team has had away from Allstate Arena.
After 9 years, 5 leagues, Michna at home with Rush Jun 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Russ Michna is one of the few—if not the only—players to have signed with a team in every currently active professional football league. Now the starting quarterback for the AFL's Chicago Rush, Michna is having one of the best seasons of his career.
Big night for Rush on and off the fieldJun 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The AFL Players Union and owners reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement Saturday night while the Chicago Rush defeated the Georgia Force 62-27.
Rush QB breaks passing records in 73-62 win over ShockJun 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Chicago Rush quarterback torched the Spokane Shock for 412 yards and nine touchdowns on 32-of-38 passing in a 73-62 victory at home.
Chicago Rush’s Morris to wear No. 37 in memory of former teammate Jun 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Chicago Rush linebacker Kelvin Morris will wear No. 37 in honor of his close friend and former teammate Johnie Kirton who passed away Monday.
Chicago Rush hits the road to face San Jose May 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The Rush will hit the road this weekend to play the San Jose SaberCats, an Arena Football League power that has not lost a home game since May 28, 2011. The 6-3 Rush, just a half-game behind San Antonio in the Central Division, is 1-4 all time at the HP Pavilion. San Jose leads the West Division with a 7-3 record.
Can Rush avenge playoff loss to Arizona? May 10, 2012 12:00 AM
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Rush wide receiver Gray grabs more AFL honors May 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Chicago Rush wide receiver Reggie Gray has been awarded the AFL Spalding Highlight of the Week to commemorate his record-breaking touchdown catch in Sundays the victory over Iowa. With a 34-yard touchdown toss from Russ Michna, Gray surpassed Etu Molden for the most all-purpose touchdowns in team history.Theres nothing like playing in front of your hometown and actually breaking a record of someone like (Etu) Molden. Its a great accomplishment, Gray said.
No gray area: Rush wide receiver a record setter May 5, 2012 12:00 AM
In 2½ seasons with the Rush, Reggie Gray has 68 touchdown catches, 2 short of the team record. With his 4 kickoff-return scores, he has 72 all-purpose TDs, just 1 short of the franchise mark. Both records are within his grasp when the 5-2 Rush host the 3-4 Iowa Barnstormers at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound Gray talks about his success in football, his life off the field, and why the NFL hasn't come calling.
AFL honors McMillen on Top 25 team May 4, 2012 12:00 AM
The Arena Football League Silver Anniversary Committee has selected Chicago Rush head coach Bob McMillen is the 17th greatest player in AFL history. Its a tremendous honor, because Ive never looked at myself as one of the best players to play this game, said McMillen, a Naperville resident who played 13 seasons in the AFL. I was just a guy who went out there and played hard every game and did what I could to help our team win. There are probably a hundred guys better than me on this list.
Another Rush win as record climbs to 5-1 Apr 22, 2012 12:00 AM
It was Rush wide receiver Terrance Turners turn to shine in the spotlight as his 10-catch, 112-yard and 4-touchdown night powered the Rush to a 62-61 win over the Milwaukee Mustangs in Arena Football League action Saturday night. Quarterback Russ Michna completed 26 of 34 passing attempts for 306 yards and 6 touchdowns for the Rush, with a game-winning TD with four seconds to play. The Rush is now 5-1 on the season.
Georgia overpowers Rush to snap win streak Apr 15, 2012 12:00 AM
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Sears Centre untroubled by loss of hockey teamApr 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Though the Chicago Express hockey team Friday announced it was folding after only one season at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, village and arena officials said the impact will be minimal compared to the loss of several other minor league teams in the early years of the facility. "We had our best year ever in 2011, and hockey was only a small part of that," the general manager said.
‘Business of Sports’ topic of April 12 Newsmakers’ Forum Apr 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Learn How to Score with Your Sports Marketing Dollar at the Daily Herald Business Ledger Newsmakers Forum on the Business of Sports April 12. The forum will be held from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. Tickets are $55 and include a buffet lunch.A panel of experts will discuss strategies in sports marketing, from product, price, place and promotion to how sports can make a difference for your business, as well as other key issues and trends.