2011 Chicago Rush season

2011 Chicago Rush season
2011 Chicago Rush season
Head coach	Bob McMillen
Home field	Allstate Arena
Results
Record	13–5
Division place	1st NC Central
Playoff finish	Won Conference Semifinals (Dallas) 54–41; Lost Conference Championship (Arizona) 48–54
Team DPY	Vic Hall

The 2011 Chicago Rush season was the 10th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Bob McMillen and played their home games at Allstate Arena. The Rush finished the regular season 13–5, qualifying for the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season. As the 2nd seed, they defeated the Dallas Vigilantes 54–41 in the conference semifinals before losing to the Arizona Rattlers 48–54 in the conference championship.

Standings

Team	W	L	PCT	PF	PA	DIV	CON	Home	Away
Central Division
y-Chicago Rush	13	5	.722	957	833	6–2	9–3	7–2	6–3
x-Dallas Vigilantes	11	7	.611	1061	1007	6–2	7–5	6–3	5–4
Tulsa Talons	8	10	.444	894	899	3–5	4–7	4–5	4–5
Kansas City Command	6	12	.333	854	974	3–5	4–9	4–4	2–7
Iowa Barnstormers	5	13	.278	916	1116	2–6	5–7	4–5	1–8

y - Clinched division
x - Clinched playoff berth

Schedule

Regular season

The Rush began the season on the road against the Milwaukee Iron on March 14. Their home opener was on March 18 as they hosted the Philadelphia Soul. In their final regular season game, they played Milwaukee at home.[1]

Week	Day	Date	Kickoff	Opponent	Results		Location	Report
Week	Day	Date	Kickoff	Opponent	Score	Record	Location	Report
1	Monday	March 14	7:30 p.m. CDT	at Milwaukee Mustangs	W 49–41	1–0	Bradley Center	[2]
2	Friday	March 18	7:00 p.m. CDT	Philadelphia Soul	W 62–28	2–0	Allstate Arena	[3]
3	Friday	March 25	7:30 p.m. CDT	San Jose SaberCats	W 54–41	3–0	Allstate Arena	[4]
4	Saturday	April 2	3:00 p.m. CDT	at Cleveland Gladiators	L 48–55	3–1	Quicken Loans Arena	[5]
5	Bye
6	Saturday	April 16	7:05 p.m. CDT	at Iowa Barnstormers	W 50–49	4–1	Wells Fargo Arena	[6]
7	Friday	April 22	7:00 p.m. CDT	Kansas City Command	L 51–58	4–2	Allstate Arena	[7]
8	Saturday	April 30	7:00 p.m. CDT	New Orleans VooDoo	W 50–28	5–2	Allstate Arena	[8]
9	Saturday	May 7	7:00 p.m. CDT	at Tulsa Talons	L 45–64	5–3	BOK Center	[9]
10	Saturday	May 14	7:05 p.m. CDT	at Arizona Rattlers	W 50–49	6–3	US Airways Center	[10]
11	Sunday	May 22	3:00 p.m. CDT	Dallas Vigilantes	W 69–57	7–3	Allstate Arena	[11]
12	Friday	May 27	7:30 p.m. CDT	Tulsa Talons	W 49–48	8–3	Allstate Arena	[12]
13	Saturday	June 4	1:00 p.m. CDT	at Kansas City Command	W 58–30	9–3	Sprint Center	[13]
14	Bye
15	Saturday	June 18	9:00 p.m. CDT	at Spokane Shock	L 60–63	9–4	Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena	[14]
16	Sunday	June 26	3:00 p.m. CDT	Iowa Barnstormers	W 58–48	10–4	Allstate Arena	[15]
17	Friday	July 1	7:30 p.m. CDT	Utah Blaze	W 59–35	11–4	Allstate Arena	[16]
18	Saturday	July 9	6:35 p.m. CDT	at Georgia Force	W 51–41	12–4	Arena at Gwinnett Center	[17]
19	Saturday	July 16	7:30 p.m. CDT	at Dallas Vigilantes	W 53–44	13–4	American Airlines Center	[18]
20	Saturday	July 23	7:00 p.m. CDT	Milwaukee Mustangs	L 41–54	13–5	Allstate Arena	[19]

Playoffs

Round	Day	Date	Kickoff	Opponent	Results	Location	Report
NC Semifinals	Friday	July 29	7:30 p.m. CDT	Dallas Vigilantes	W 54–51	Allstate Arena	[20]
NC Championship	Saturday	August 6	9:00 p.m. CDT	at Arizona Rattlers	L 48–54	US Airways Arena	[21]

Regular season

Week 1: at Milwaukee Mustangs

Week 1: Chicago Rush at Milwaukee Mustangs – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	21	7	14	7	49
Mustangs	7	20	0	14	41

at Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Date: March 14
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 3,157
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Milwaukee – (10:30) Damian Harrell 20-yard pass from Eric Ward (Garrett Lindholm kick), Milwaukee 7–0
Chicago – (8:27) Reggie Gray 27-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (3:33) Charles Dillon 10-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 14–7
Chicago – (1:32) Reggie Gray 7-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 21–7

2nd quarter

Milwaukee – (13:45) Antoine Burns 44-yard pass from Eric Ward (Garrett Lindholm kick), Chicago 21–14
Chicago – (9:50) Johnie Kirton 2-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 28–14
Milwaukee – (5:31) Brent Holmes 6-yard pass from Eric Ward (Garrett Lindholm kick), Chicago 28–21
Milwaukee – (0:36) Eric Ward 5-yard run (Garrett Lindholm kick failed), Chicago 28–27

3rd quarter

Chicago – (13:30) Charles Dillon 13-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 35–27
Chicago – (2:55) Reggie Gray 11-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 42–27

4th quarter

Milwaukee – (14:53) Brent Holmes 42-yard pass from Eric Ward (Garrett Lindholm kick), Chicago 42–34
Chicago – (9:20) Charles Dillon 23-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 49–34
Milwaukee – (0:55) Antoine Burns 15-yard pass from Eric Ward (Garrett Lindholm kick), Chicago 49–41

Passing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 19/26, 240 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT
Milwaukee – Eric Ward: 25/44, 296 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Marcus Waugh: 3 att, 16 yards
Milwaukee – Eric Ward: 5 att, 16 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

Chicago – Charles Dillon: 8 rec, 109 yards, 3 TD
Milwaukee – Damian Harrell: 9 rec, 90 yards, 1 TD

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Soul

Week 2: Philadelphia Soul at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Soul	7	7	7	7	28
Rush	21	19	8	14	62

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: March 18
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 10,582
Referee: Alex Kemp
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Philadelphia – (14:14) Syvelle Newton 34-yard pass from Justin Allgood (James Paul kick), Philadelphia 7–0
Chicago – (10:23) Johnie Kirton 4-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (6:48) Mike Turkovich 6-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 14–7
Chicago – (5:14) Marcus Waugh fumble return (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 21–7

2nd quarter

Chicago – (10:08) Micah Rucker 9-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 28–7
Chicago – (10:08) Perry Kyles 3-yard net recovery (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 34–7
Chicago – (0:26) Johnie Kirton 1-yard run (Chris Gould kick blocked), Chicago 40–7
Philadelphia – (0:00) Dominique Thompson 16-pass from Justin Allgood (James Paul kick), Chicago 40–14

3rd quarter

Chicago – (5:27) Russ Michna 1-yard run (Vic Hall run), Chicago 48–14
Philadelphia – (0:13) Ryan Vena 2-yard run (James Paul kick), Chicago 48–21

3rd quarter

Chicago – (12:42) Micah Rucker 8-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 55–21
Philadelphia – (8:27) Ryan Vena 3-yard run (James Paul kick), Chicago 55–28
Chicago – (1:00) Reggie Gray 14-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 62–21

Passing

Philadelphia – Justin Allgood: 12/22, 165 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
Chicago – Russ Michna: 21/29, 189 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Philadelphia – Ryan Vena: 4 att, 9 yards, 2 TD
Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 8 att, 16 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

Philadelphia – Donovan Morgan: 9 rec, 115 yards
Chicago – Micah Rucker: 11 rec, 83 yards, 2 TD

Week 3: vs. San Jose SaberCats

Week 3: San Jose SaberCats at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
SaberCats	8	13	7	13	41
Rush	6	14	20	14	54

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: March 25
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 7,466
Referee: Tony Cannella
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (12:13) Reggie Gray 46-yard pass from Russ Michna (Vic Hall pass intercepted), Chicago 6–0
San Jose – (12:13) Dwight Mclean PAT return, Chicago 6–2
San Jose – (6:29) Mark Lewis 13-yard pass from Mark Grieb (Juan Gamboa kick failed), San Jose 8–6

2nd quarter

San Jose – (9:46) Chad Cook 1-yard run (Juan Gamboa kick failed), San Jose 14–6
Chicago – (7:16) Russ Michna 17-yard run (Chris Gould kick), San Jose 14–13
San Jose – (3:43) Chad Cook 1-yard run (Juan Gamboa kick), San Jose 21–13
Chicago – (2:37) Reggie Gray 39-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), San Jose 21–20

3rd quarter

Chicago – (12:03) Reggie Gray 22-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 26–21
Chicago – (7:40) Russ Michna 7-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 33–21
San Jose – (6:10) Rodney Wright 5-yard pass from Mark Grieb (Juan Gamboa kick), Chicago 33–28
Chicago – (3:44) Charles Dillon 7-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 40–28

4th quarter

San Jose – (13:58) Gabe Nyenhuis 7-yard interception return (Juan Gamboa kick), Chicago 40–35
Chicago – (12:58) Micah Rucker 4-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 47–35
San Jose – (10:47) Samora Goodson 10-yard pass from Mark Grieb (Juan Gamboa kick failed), Chicago 47–41
Chicago – (4:41) Johnie Kirton 1-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 54–41

Passing

San Jose – Mark Grieb: 28/46, 279 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
Chicago – Russ Michna: 15/21, 229 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

San Jose – Chad Cook: 3 att, 6 yards, 2 TD
Chicago – Russ Michna: 9 att, 38 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

San Jose – Rodney Wright: 15 rec, 143 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – Reggie Gray: 8 rec, 149 yards, 3 TD

Week 4: at Cleveland Gladiators

Week 4: Chicago Rush at Cleveland Gladiators – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	7	12	14	15	48
Gladiators	7	21	14	13	55

at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Date: April 2
Game time: 4:00 p.m. EDT
Game attendance: 8,305
Referee: Tom McCabe
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Cleveland – (11:51) Troy Bergeron 23-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick), Cleveland 7–0
Chicago – (1:48) Russ Michna 5-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Tied 7–7

2nd quarter

Chicago – (14:53) Reggie Gray 8-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould rush failed), Chicago 13–7
Cleveland – (10:12) Troy Bergeron 20-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick), Cleveland 14–13
Chicago – (3:44) Micah Rucker 12-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick blocked), Chicago 19–14
Cleveland – (1:35) Troy Bergeron 37-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick), Cleveland 21–19
Cleveland – (0:16) Victor Williams 4-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick), Cleveland 28–19

3rd quarter

Chicago – (9:26) Kelvin Morris 1-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Cleveland 28–26
Cleveland – (5:55) Troy Bergeron 39-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick), Cleveland 35–26
Chicago – (2:26) Johnie Kirton 4-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Cleveland 35–33
Cleveland – (0:47) Troy Bergeron 5-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick), Cleveland 42–33

4th quarter

Chicago – (11:38) Reggie Gray 14-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick failed), Cleveland 42–39
Cleveland – (9:17) Troy Bergeron 4-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick), Cleveland 49–39
Cleveland – (4:18) Robert Redd 21-yard pass from Kurt Rocco (Matt Denny kick blocked), Cleveland 55–39
Chicago – (4:18) Jason Simpson PAT return, Cleveland 55–41
Chicago – (0:58) Reggie Gray 7-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Cleveland 55–48

Passing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 21/35, 235 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
Cleveland – Kurt Rocco: 21/37, 320 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 6 att, 31 yards, 1 TD
Cleveland – Kurt Rocco: 1 att, 13 yards

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 11 rec, 144 yards, 3 TD
Cleveland – Troy Bergeron: 10 rec, 187 yards, 6 TD

Week 6: at Iowa Barnstormers

Week 6: Chicago Rush at Iowa Barnstormers – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	7	27	7	9	50
Barnstormers	21	6	15	7	49

at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa

Date: April 16
Game time: 7:05 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 9,552
Referee: Tom McCabe
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Iowa – (11:01) Jesse Schmidt 32-yard pass from Brad Banks (Phil Marfuggi kick), Iowa 7–0
Iowa – (6:45) Jesse Schmidt 9-yard pass from Brad Banks (Phil Marfuggi kick), Iowa 14–0
Chicago – (5:16) Charles Dillon 43-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Iowa 14–7
Iowa – (1:32) Jesse Schmidt 4-yard pass from Brad Banks (Phil Marfuggi kick), Iowa 21–7

2nd quarter

Chicago – (9:32) Reggie Gray 24-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Iowa 21–14
Chicago – (3:53) Marcus Waugh 1-yard run (Chris Gould kick failed), Iowa 21–20
Chicago – (2:44) Reggie Gray 4-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 27–21
Iowa – (0:52) Jesse Schmidt 16-yard pass from Brad Banks (Phil Marfuggi kick failed), Tied 27–27
Chicago – (0:15) Reggie Gray 27-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 34–27

3rd quarter

Iowa – (11:07) Jesse Schmidt 15-yard pass from Brad Banks (Phil Marfuggi kick failed), Chicago 34–33
Chicago – (8:10) Charles Dillon 26-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 41–33
Iowa – (4:32) Jesse Schmidt 4-yard pass from Brad Banks (Phil Marfuggi kick), Chicago 41–40
Iowa – (2:32) Team safety, Iowa 42–41

4th quarter

Iowa – (8:11) Jesse Schmidt 12-yard pass from Brad Banks (Phil Marfuggi kick), Iowa 49–41
Chicago – (5:48) Reggie Gray 12-yard pass from Russ Michna (Russ Michna pass failed), Iowa 49–47
Chicago – (0:01) Chris Gould 18-yard field goal, Chicago 50–47

Passing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 16/27, 243 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT
Iowa – Brad Banks: 26/41, 271 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 3 att, 9 yards
Iowa – Rodney Filer: 3 att, 21 yards

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 8 rec, 121 yards, 4 TD
Iowa – Jesse Schmidt: 10 rec, 113 yards, 7 TD

Week 7: vs. Kansas City Command

Week 7: Kansas City Command at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Command	7	31	6	14	58
Rush	13	17	7	14	51

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: April 22
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 7,310
Referee: Alex Kemp
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (13:10) Reggie Gray 10-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 7–0
Kansas City – (8:09) Steven Savoy 3-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (3:47) Johnie Kirton 5-yard run (Chris Gould kick blocked), Chicago 13–7

2nd quarter

Kansas City – (14:58) J.J. Raterink 1-yard run (Brian Umstead kick), Kansas City 14–13
Chicago – (12:51) Charles Dillon 25-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 20–14
Chicago – (6:01) Chris Gould 23-yard field goal, Chicago 23–14
Kansas City – (4:11) Bret Smith 34-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Chicago 23–21
Chicago – (2:30) Joe Clermond 43-yard fumble recovery (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 30–21
Kansas City – (0:45) J.J. Raterink 25-yard run (Brian Umstead kick), Chicago 30–28
Kansas City – (0:36) Steven Savoy 1-yard run (Brian Umstead kick), Kansas City 35–30
Kansas City – (0:00) Brian Umstead 37-yard field goal, Kansas City 38–30

3rd quarter

Kansas City – (12:45) Steven Savoy 20-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick failed), Kansas City 44–30
Chicago – (12:45) Reggie Gray 55-yard kickoff return (Chris Gould kick), Kansas City 44–37

4th quarter

Chicago – (13:14) Johnie Kirton 20-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Tied 44–44
Kansas City – (10:07) Aaron Hosack 3-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Kansas City 51–44
Chicago – (4:23) Johnie Kirton 5-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Tied 51–51
Kansas City – (2:08) Steven Savoy 32-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Kansas City 58–51

Passing

Kansas City – J.J. Raterink: 27/36, 286 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
Chicago – Russ Michna: 15/26, 163 yards, 4 TD

Rushing

Kansas City – J.J. Raterink: 6 att, 47 yards, 2 TD
Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 7 att, 34 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

Kansas City – Steven Savoy: 14 rec, 136 yards, 3 TD
Chicago – Reggie Gray: 4 rec, 52 yards, 1 TD

Week 8: vs. New Orleans VooDoo

Week 8: New Orleans VooDoo at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
VooDoo	7	7	0	14	28
Rush	23	13	14	0	50

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: April 30
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 9,018
Referee: Tom McCabe
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (12:07) Brett McDermott 9-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 7–0
New Orleans – (9:30) Lucas Taylor 32-yard pass from Chris Wallace (Jonathan Ruffin kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (5:46) Quartez Vickerson safety, Chicago 9–7
Chicago – (3:59) Todd Devoe 5-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 16–7
Chicago – (1:07) Charles Dillon 10-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 23–7

2nd quarter

New Orleans – (3:38) P.J. Berry 4-yard run (Jonathan Ruffin kick), Chicago 23–14
Chicago – (2:41) Reggie Gray 36-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 29–14
Chicago – (0:16) Reggie Gray 45-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 36–14

3rd quarter

Chicago – (6:28) Reggie Gray 14-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 43–14
Chicago – (4:28) Vic Hall 18-yard interception return (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 50–14

4th quarter

New Orleans – (13:22) P.J. Berry 1-yard run (Jonathan Ruffin kick), Chicago 50–21
New Orleans – (7:19) P.J. Berry 4-yard pass from Danny Wimprine (Jonathan Ruffin kick), Chicago 50–28

Passing

New Orleans – Chris Wallace: 18/33, 168 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
Chicago – Russ Michna: 17/22, 213 yards, 6 TD

Rushing

New Orleans – P.J. Berry: 2 att, 5 yards, 2 TD
Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 6 att, 33 yards

Receiving

New Orleans – P.J. Berry: 12 rec, 132 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – Reggie Gray: 4 rec, 52 yards, 1 TD

Week 9: at Tulsa Talons

Week 9: Chicago Rush at Tulsa Talons – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	14	14	7	10	45
Talons	10	24	20	10	64

at BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Date: May 7
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Referee: Shawn Hochuli
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (12:44) Marcus Waugh 2-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 7–0
Chicago – (11:27) Jason Simpson 9-yard interception return (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 14–0
Tulsa – (6:25) Matt Bassuener 1-yard run (Juan Bongarra kick), Chicago 14–7
Tulsa – (0:59) Juan Bongarra 27-yard field goal, Chicago 14–10

2nd quarter

Tulsa – (12:10) Troy McBroom 34-yard pass from Matt Bassuener (Juan Bongarra kick), Tulsa 17–14
Tulsa – (8:02) Juan Bongarra 33-yard field goal, Tulsa 20–14
Tulsa – (6:50) Matt Bassuener 12-yard run (Juan Bongarra kick), Tulsa 27–14
Chicago – (5:11) Reggie Gray 43-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Tulsa 27–21
Chicago – (0:15) Charles Dillon 24-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 28–27
Tulsa – (0:06) Troy McBroom 18-yard pass from Matt Bassuener (Juan Bongarra kick), Tulsa 34–28

3rd quarter

Tulsa – (11:50) Matt Bassuener 8-yard run (Juan Bongarra kick failed), Tulsa 40–28
Tulsa – (7:47) Jamar Ransom 2-yard run (Juan Bongarra kick), Tulsa 47–28
Chicago – (6:45) Reggie Gray 34-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Tulsa 47–35
Tulsa – (3:47) Matt Bassuener 7-yard run (Juan Bongarra kick), Tulsa 54–35

4th quarter

Tulsa – (14:50) Trent Shelton 30-yard pass from Matt Bassuener (Juan Bongarra kick), Tulsa 61–35
Tulsa – (6:34) Juan Bongarra 31-yard field goal, Tulsa 64–35
Chicago – (3:42) Reggie Gray 7-yard pass from Dominick Randolph (Dominick Randolph pass), Tulsa 64–43
Chicago – (2:14) Team safety, Tulsa 64–45

Passing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 17/26, 248 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Tulsa – Matt Bassuener: 17/31, 234 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 3 att, 10 yards
Tulsa – Matt Bassuener: 7 att, 33 yards, 4 TD

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 7 rec, 142 yards, 3 TD
Tulsa – Troy McBroom: 13 rec, 144 yards, 3 TD

Week 10: at Arizona Rattlers

Week 10: Chicago Rush at Arizona Rattlers – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	13	7	13	17	50
Rattlers	14	7	21	7	49

at US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Date: May 14
Game time: 7:05 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 9,000
Referee: Shawn Hochuli
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (9:29) Reggie Gray 22-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 7–0
Arizona – (7:37) Odie Armstrong 1-yard run (Fabrizio Scaccia kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (4:17) Reggie Gray 6-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 13–7
Arizona – (2:34) Rod Windsor 36-yard pass from Nick Davila (Fabrizio Scaccia kick), Arizona 14–13

2nd quarter

Chicago – (9:21) Reggie Gray 11-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 20–14
Arizona – (0:02) Trandon Harvey 3-yard pass from Nick Davila (Fabrizio Scaccia kick), Arizona 21–20

3rd quarter

Arizona – (10:22) Odie Armstrong 5-yard run (Fabrizio Scaccia kick), Arizona 28–20
Chicago – (7:44) J.J. McKelvey 7-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick failed), Arizona 28–26
Arizona – (4:45) Rod Windsor 9-yard pass from Nick Davila (Fabrizio Scaccia kick), Arizona 35–26
Chicago – (3:46) Jason Simpson −4-yard kickoff return (Chris Gould kick), Arizona 35–33
Arizona – (1:16) Rod Windsor 8-yard pass from Nick Davila (Fabrizio Scaccia kick), Arizona 42–33

4th quarter

Chicago – (4:37) Charles Dillon 9-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Arizona 42–40
Arizona – (0:51) Jason Geathers 7-yard pass from Nick Davila (Fabrizio Scaccia kick), Arizona 49–40
Chicago – (0:22) Johnie Kirton 1-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Arizona 49–47
Chicago – (0:01) Chris Gould 33-yard field goal, Chicago 50–49

Passing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 23/40, 267 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
Arizona – Nick Davila: 23/31, 297 yards, 5 TD

Rushing

Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 6 att, 18 yards, 1 TD
Arizona – Odie Armstrong: 6 att, 24 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 9 rec, 141 yards, 3 TD
Arizona – Rod Windsor: 9 rec, 119 yards, 3 TD

Week 11: vs. Dallas Vigilantes

Week 11: Dallas Vigilantes at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Vigilantes	14	10	13	20	57
Rush	14	14	20	21	69

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: May 22
Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 9,535
Referee: Alex Kemp
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Dallas – (11:37) Derrick Ross 1-yard run (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 7–0
Chicago – (8:09) Reggie Gray 4-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (2:41) Reggie Gray 12-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 14–7
Dallas – (0:00) Matt Fields 18-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Tied 14–14

2nd quarter

Dallas – (9:27) Remy Hamilton 33-yard field goal, Dallas 17–14
Chicago – (5:48) Charles Dillon 23-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 21–17
Dallas – (3:57) Anthony Jones 21-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 24–21
Chicago – (0:07) Marcus Waugh 1-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 28–24

3rd quarter

Chicago – (14:27) Reggie Gray 40-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 35–24
Dallas – (12:25) Derrick Ross 1-yard run (Remy Hamilton kick blocked), Chicago 35–30
Chicago – (8:10) T.J. Watkins 11-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 41–30
Dallas – (4:51) Derrick Ross 1-yard run (Remy Hamilton kick), Chicago 41–37
Chicago – (2:05) Marco Thomas 8-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 48–37

4th quarter

Dallas – (13:02) Anthony Jones 6-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Chicago 48–44
Chicago – (11:48) Charles Dillon 48-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 55–44
Chicago – (8:03) Kelvin Morris 55-yard interception return (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 62–44
Dallas – (6:02) Matt Fields 10-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick blocked), Chicago 62–50
Chicago – (2:59) Johnie Kirton 3-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 69–50
Dallas – (0:37) DeAndrew Rubin 12-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Chicago 69–57

Passing

Dallas – Dan Raudabaugh: 29/39, 322 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
Chicago – Russ Michna: 20/24, 264 yards, 7 TD

Rushing

Dallas – Derrick Ross: 7 att, 22 yards, 3 TD
Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 13 att, 28 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

Dallas – Anthony Jones: 16 rec, 179 yards, 2 TD
Chicago – Charles Dillon: 6 rec, 113 yards, 2 TD

Week 12: vs. Tulsa Talons

Week 12: Tulsa Talons at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Talons	6	20	7	15	48
Rush	21	7	14	7	49

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: May 27
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 7,350
Referee: Tony Cannella
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (9:26) Reggie Gray 4-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 7–0
Tulsa – (6:38) Matt Bassuener 1-yard run (Juan Bongarra kick failed), Chicago 7–6
Chicago – (5:38) Reggie Gray 58-yard kickoff return (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 14–6
Chicago – (1:35) J.J. McKelvey 8-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 21–6

2nd quarter

Tulsa – (10:41) Troy McBroom 15-yard pass from Justin Allgood (Juan Bongarra kick), Chicago 21–13
Chicago – (8:03) J.J. McKelvey 24-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 28–13
Tulsa – (1:00) J.J. Payne 1-yard run (Matt Bassuener pass failed), Chicago 28–19
Tulsa – (0:13) Brandon Copeland 17-yard pass from Justin Allgood (Juan Bongarra kick), Chicago 28–26

3rd quarter

Tulsa – (13:26) Trent Shelton 20-yard pass from Justin Allgood (Juan Bongarra kick), Tulsa 33–28
Chicago – (8:11) Charles Dillon 14-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 35–33
Chicago – (1:27) J.J. McKelvey 13-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 42–33

4th quarter

Tulsa – (13:20) Troy McBroom 7-yard pass from Justin Allgood (Juan Bongarra kick), Chicago 42–40
Tulsa – (3:59) Trent Shelton 14-yard pass from Justin Allgood (Justin Allgood pass), Tulsa 48–42
Chicago – (0:00) Russ Michna 1-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 49–48

Passing

Tulsa – Justin Allgood: 21/40, 233 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
Chicago – Russ Michna: 19/32, 201 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Tulsa – J.J. Payne: 5 att, 11 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – Russ Michna: 4 att, 4 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

Tulsa – Troy McBroom: 10 rec, 126 yards, 2 TD
Chicago – J.J. McKelvey: 9 rec, 88 yards, 3 TD

Week 13: at Kansas City Command

Week 13: Chicago Rush at Kansas City Command – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	7	16	7	28	58
Command	0	9	14	7	30

at Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Date: June 4
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 3,635
Referee: Tom McCabe
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (10:26) Reggie Gray 4-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 7–0

2nd quarter

Chicago – (13:37) Chris Gould 21-yard field goal, Chicago 10–0
Chicago – (5:34) Derek Lee 17-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 17–0
Kansas City – (0:15) Todd Devoe 45-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Chicago 17–7
Kansas City – (0:08) Bobby Payne safety, Chicago 17–9
Chicago – (0:08) Jason Simpson 0-yard net recovery (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 23–9

3rd quarter

Kansas City – (9:05) Robert Gill 9-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Chicago 23–16
Chicago – (6:37) Charles Dillon 34-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 30–16
Kansas City – (1:19) Bret Smith 11-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Chicago 30–23

4th quarter

Chicago – (14:10) Derek Lee 27-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 37–23
Chicago – (10:41) Charles Dillon 12-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 43–23
Kansas City – (9:11) Bret Smith 15-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Brian Umstead kick), Chicago 43–30
Chicago – (5:35) Vic Hall 40-yard interception return (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 49–30
Chicago – (4:08) Martin Parker safety, Chicago 51–30
Chicago – (3:34) Reggie Gray 9-yard pass from Russ Michna (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 58–30

Passing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 20/28, 243 yards, 6 TD
Kansas City – J.J. Raterink: 20/39, 244 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 1 att, 11 yards
Kansas City – J.J. Raterink: 7 att, 23 yards

Receiving

Chicago – Charles Dillon: 6 rec, 96 yards, 2 TD
Kansas City – Todd Devoe: 8 rec, 103 yards, 2 TD

Week 15: at Spokane Shock

Week 15: Chicago Rush at Spokane Shock – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	14	13	12	21	60
Shock	14	28	14	7	63

at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington

Date: June 18
Game time: 9:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 9,499
Referee: Dave Cutaia
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (12:24) Reggie Gray 17-yard pass from Russ Michna (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 7–0
Spokane – (9:28) Emery Sammons 6-yard pass from Erik Meyer (Taylor Rowan kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (6:39) Reggie Gray 6-yard pass from Russ Michna (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 14–7
Spokane – (3:05) Greg Orton 5-yard pass from Erik Meyer (Taylor Rowan kick), Tied 14–14

2nd quarter

Chicago – (13:30) Reggie Gray 29-yard pass from Russ Michna (Rob Forstrom kick failed), Chicago 20–14
Spokane – (9:06) Markee White 15-yard pass from Erik Meyer (Taylor Rowan kick), Spokane 21–20
Chicago – (6:49) Reggie Gray 8-yard pass from Russ Michna (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 27–21
Spokane – (4:45) Shaun Kauleinamoku 29-yard pass from Erik Meyer (Taylor Rowan kick), Spokane 28–27
Spokane – (0:26) Antwan Marsh 1-yard run (Taylor Rowan kick), Spokane 35–27
Spokane – (0:20) Jonathan Williams 0-yard fumble recovery (Taylor Rowan kick), Spokane 42–27

3rd quarter

Spokane – (13:41) Greg Orton 37-yard pass from Erik Meyer (Taylor Rowan kick), Spokane 49–27
Chicago – (8:40) Charles Dillon 11-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Rob Forstrom kick failed), Spokane 49–33
Chicago – (2:35) Charles Dillon 4-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Dominic Randolph pass failed), Spokane 49–39
Spokane – (0:50) Greg Orton 43-yard pass from Steven Sheffield (Taylor Rowan kick), Spokane 56–39

4th quarter

Chicago – (14:08) Charles Dillon 31-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Rob Forstrom kick failed), Spokane 56–45
Spokane – (11:10) Shaun Kauleinamoku 32-yard pass from Steven Sheffield (Taylor Rowan kick), Spokane 63–45
Chicago – (5:22) Reggie Gray 7-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Rob Forstrom kick), Spokane 63–52
Chicago – (0:52) Dominic Randolph 7-yard run (Dominic Randolph pass), Spokane 63–60

Passing

Chicago – Russ Michna: 13/18, 161 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Spokane – Erik Meyer: 15/19, 202 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 5 att, 27 yards
Spokane – Clay Harrell: 4 att, 16 yards

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 9 rec, 125 yards, 4 TD
Spokane – Greg Orton: 10 rec, 169 yards, 3 TD

Week 16: vs. Iowa Barnstormers

Week 16: Iowa Barnstormers at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Barnstormers	27	0	0	21	48
Rush	7	20	13	18	58

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: June 26
Game time: 3:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 9,063
Referee: Alex Kemp
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Iowa – (13:58) Jesse Schmidt 5-yard pass from Brian Lee-Lauduski (Nick Pertuit kick), Iowa 7–0
Chicago – (11:57) Charles Dillon 23-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Rob Forstrom kick), Tied 7–7
Iowa – (10:09) Jesse Schmidt 18-yard pass from Brian Lee-Lauduski (Nick Pertuit kick failed), Iowa 13–7
Iowa – (4:31) Rodney Filer 5-yard run (Nick Pertuit kick), Iowa 20–7
Iowa – (1:48) Jesse Schmidt 3-yard pass from Brian Lee-Lauduski (Nick Pertuit kick), Iowa 27–7

2nd quarter

Chicago – (14:15) Reggie Gray 25-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Rob Forstrom kick), Iowa 27–14
Chicago – (6:23) Johnie Kirton 2-yard run (Rob Forstrom kick), Iowa 27–21
Chicago – (0:46) Charles Dillon 9-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Rob Forstrom kick failed), Tied 27–27

3rd quarter

Chicago – (8:19) Johnie Kirton 3-yard run (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 34–27
Chicago – (1:24) Reggie Gray 13-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (J.J. Raterink pass failed), Chicago 40–27

4th quarter

Iowa – (14:52) Errick McCown 29-yard pass from Brian Lee-Lauduski (Nick Pertuit kick), Chicago 40–34
Iowa – (11:48) Errick McCown 12-yard pass from Brian Lee-Lauduski (Nick Pertuit kick), Iowa 41–40
Chicago – (11:03) Reggie Gray 57-yard kickoff return (Dominic Randolph pass), Chicago 48–41
Iowa – (7:09) Marquis Hamilton 18-yard pass from Brian Lee-Lauduski (Nick Pertuit kick), Tied 48–48
Chicago – (6:17) Reggie Gray 55-yard kickoff return (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 55–48
Chicago – (2:05) Rob Forstrom 29-yard field goal, Chicago 58–48

Passing

Iowa – Brian Lee-Lauduski: 33/48, 355 yards, 6 TD, 3 INT
Chicago – Dominic Randolph: 17/27, 189 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Iowa – Rodney Filer: 3 att, 8 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 8 att, 28 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

Iowa – Marquis Hamilton: 11 rec, 122 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – Charles Dillon: 10 rec, 104 yards, 2 TD

Week 17: vs. Utah Blaze

Week 17: Utah Blaze at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Blaze	14	14	7	0	35
Rush	14	14	10	21	59

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: July 1
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 7,342
Referee: Tom McCabe
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (12:34) Johnie Kirton 10-yard run (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 7–0
Utah – (10:04) Aaron Lesue 9-yard pass from Tommy Grady (Kyle Brotzman kick), Tied 7–7
Chicago – (7:59) Derek Lee 17-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 14–7
Utah – (1:07) Ernest Pierce 19-yard pass from Tommy Grady (Kyle Brotzman kick), Tied 14–14

2nd quarter

Chicago – (12:43) Charles Dillon 15-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 21–14
Utah – (11:55) Aaron Lesue 19-yard pass from Tommy Grady (Kyle Brotzman kick), Tied 21–21
Chicago – (10:45) Reggie Gray 45-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 28–21
Utah – (6:12) Aaron Lesue 8-yard pass from Tommy Grady (Kyle Brotzman kick), Tied 28–28

3rd quarter

Chicago – (10:24) Rob Forstrom 30-yard field goal, Chicago 31–28
Utah – (8:14) Alvance Robinson 23-yard pass from Jordan Rasmussen (Kyle Brotzman kick), Utah 35–31
Chicago – (4:27) Johnie Kirton 3-yard run (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 38–35

4th quarter

Chicago – (13:02) J.J. Raterink 1-yard run (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 45–35
Chicago – (4:28) Reggie Gray 37-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 52–35
Chicago – (1:19) Johnie Kirton 4-yard run (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 59–35

Passing

Utah – Tommy Grady: 10/16, 162 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Chicago – Dominic Randolph: 19/33, 281 yards, 4 TD

Rushing

Utah – Jordan Rasmussen: 2 att, 4 yards
Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 9 att, 46 yards, 3 TD

Receiving

Utah – Aaron Lesue: 10 rec, 126 yards, 3 TD
Chicago – Reggie Gray: 5 rec, 142 yards, 2 TD

Week 18: at Georgia Force

Week 18: Chicago Rush at Georgia Force – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	28	10	6	7	51
Force	14	0	7	20	41

at Arena at Gwinnett Center, Duluth, Georgia

Date: July 9
Game time: 6:35 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 9,723
Referee: Chris Snead
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (13:05) Charles Dillon 13-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 7–0
Chicago – (11:40) Kelvin Morris 12-yard fumble recovery (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 14–0
Georgia – (10:17) Alonzo Nix 30-yard pass from Brett Elliott (Carlos Martinez kick), Chicago 14–7
Chicago – (4:09) J.J. Raterink 1-yard run (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 21–7
Georgia – (2:25) Larry Shipp 22-yard pass from Brett Elliott (Carlos Martinez kick), Chicago 21–14
Chicago – (0:27) Derek Lee 21-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 28–14

2nd quarter

Chicago – (12:12) Rob Forstrom 20-yard field goal, Chicago 31–14
Chicago – (8:45) Kelvin Morris 37-yard interception return (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 38–14

3rd quarter

Georgia – (13:05) Eric Crosby 12-yard interception return (Carlos Martinez kick), Chicago 38–21
Chicago – (7:10) Reggie Gray 7-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick failed), Chicago 44–21

4th quarter

Chicago – (14:25) Reggie Gray 24-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Rob Forstrom kick), Chicago 51–21
Georgia – (8:49) C.J. Johnson 5-yard pass from Darnell Kennedy (Carlos Martinez kick), Chicago 51–28
Georgia – (4:50) Mike Johnson 3-yard pass from Darnell Kennedy (Carlos Martinez kick), Chicago 51–35
Georgia – (0:20) Alonzo Nix 3-yard pass from Darnell Kennedy, Chicago 51–41

Passing

Chicago – J.J. Raterink: 20/30, 223 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
Georgia – Darnell Kennedy: 15/25, 161 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Marcus Waugh: 3 att, 14 yards
Georgia – Larry Shipp: 1 att, 5 yards

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 11 rec, 113 yards, 2 TD
Georgia – C.J. Johnson: 10 rec, 111 yards, 1 TD

Week 19: at Dallas Vigilantes

Week 19: Chicago Rush at Dallas Vigilantes – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Rush	14	7	14	18	53
Vigilantes	23	14	0	7	44

at American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Date: July 16
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 11,553
Referee: Scott Vaughn
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Dallas – (11:27) Anthony Jones 33-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 7–0
Chicago – (10:11) Charles Dillon 41-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Tied 7–7
Dallas – (8:27) DeAndrew Rubin 37-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 14–7
Dallas – (5:22) Larry Dibbles safety, Dallas 16–7
Dallas – (4:12) John Ferguson 15-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 23–7
Chicago – (1:38) Charles Dillon 5-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Dallas 23–14

2nd quarter

Dallas – (12:55) Derrick Ross 4-yard run (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 30–14
Chicago – (9:15) Reggie Gray 17-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Dallas 30–21
Dallas – (3:13) Derrick Ross 1-yard run (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 37–21

3rd quarter

Chicago – (12:21) Derek Lee 18-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Dallas 37–28
Chicago – (3;36) Johnie Kirton 3-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Dallas 37–35

4th quarter

Dallas – (14:26) John Ferguson 6-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 44–35
Chicago – (12:01) Reggie Gray 24-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Charles Dillon rush), Dallas 44–43
Chicago – (2:28) Reggie Gray 47-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (J.J. Raterink pass), Chicago 51–44
Chicago – (1:28) Team safety, Chicago 53–44

Passing

Chicago – J.J. Raterink: 19/29, 294 yards, 6 TD
Dallas – Darnell Kennedy: 25/45, 337 yards, 4 TD

Rushing

Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 8 att, 18 yards, 1 TD
Dallas – Derrick Ross: 9 att, 30 yards, 2 TD

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 6 rec, 126 yards, 3 TD
Dallas – Anthony Jones: 11 rec, 173 yards, 1 TD

Week 20: vs. Milwaukee Mustangs

Week 20: Milwaukee Mustangs at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
Mustangs	9	21	14	10	54
Rush	6	14	7	14	41

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: July 23
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 10,269
Referee: Jim Corpora
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Milwaukee – (12:19) Broderick Stewart 0-yard fumble recovery (Garrett Lindholm kick failed), Milwaukee 6–0
Milwaukee – (8:45) Garrett Lindholm 19-yard field goal, Milwaukee 9–0
Chicago – (2:06) Reggie Gray 7-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick failed), Milwaukee 9–6

2nd quarter

Milwaukee – (13:09) Ernest Smith 10-yard run (Garrett Lindholm kick), Milwaukee 16–6
Milwaukee – (8:52) Mykel Benson 2-yard run (Garrett Lindholm kick), Milwaukee 23–6
Milwaukee – (7:27) Broderick Stewart 0-yard fumble recovery (Garrett Lindholm kick), Milwaukee 30–6
Chicago – (4:53) Reggie Gray 33-yard pass from Dominick Randolph (Chris Gould kick), Milwaukee 30–13
Chicago – (0:14) Reggie Gray 9-yard pass from Dominick Randolph (Chris Gould kick), Milwaukee 30–20

3rd quarter

Milwaukee – (13:58) Dwayne Eley Jr. 16-yard pass from Gino Guidugli (Garrett Lindholm kick), Milwaukee 37–20
Milwaukee – (9:43) Victor Williams 31-yard pass from Gino Guidugli (Garrett Lindholm kick), Milwaukee 44–20
Chicago – (3:46) Charles Dillon 1-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Milwaukee 44–27

4th quarter

Milwaukee – (10:58) Garrett Lindholm 19-yard field goal, Milwaukee 47–27
Chicago – (8:34) Reggie Gray 26-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Milwaukee 47–34
Milwaukee – (4:42) Dwayne Eley Jr. 13-yard pass from Gino Guidugli (Garrett Lindholm kick), Milwaukee 54–34
Chicago – (3:05) Reggie Gray 16-yard pass from Dominick Randolph (Chris Gould kick), Milwaukee 54–41

Passing

Milwaukee – Gino Guidugli: 18/28, 193 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Chicago – Dominic Randolph: 11/16, 167 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

Rushing

Milwaukee – Mykel Benson: 8 att, 17 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – Johnie Kirton: 5 att, 7 yards

Receiving

Milwaukee – Victor Williams: 5 rec, 60 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – Reggie Gray: 9 rec, 123 yards, 5 TD

Playoffs

National Conference Semifinals: vs. (3) Dallas Vigilantes

National Conference Semifinals: Dallas Vigilantes at Chicago Rush – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
(3) Vigilantes	10	20	14	7	51
(2) Rush	7	20	7	20	54

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

Date: July 29
Game time: 7:30 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 4,489
Referee: Shawn Hochuli
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Chicago – (13:17) Reggie Gray 17-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 7–0
Dallas – (9:53) Anthony Jones 10-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Tied 7–7
Dallas – (2:29) Remy Hamilton 18-yard field goal, Dallas 10–7

2nd quarter

Chicago – (14:09) Johnie Kirton 2-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 14–10
Dallas – (13:01) Matt Fields 10-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick failed), Dallas 16–14
Chicago – (9:26) Shatone Powers 22-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 20–16
Dallas – (6:39) Matt Fields 21-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 23–20
Chicago – (2:21) J.J. Raterink 8-yard run (Chris Gould kick), Chicago 27–23
Dallas – (0:02) DeAndrew Rubin 2-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 30–27

3rd quarter

Dallas – (11:39) Anthony Jones 13-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 37–27
Chicago – (5:49) Charles Dillon 13-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Dallas 37–34
Dallas – (0:51) Anthony Jones 6-yard pass from Dan Raudabaugh (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 44–34

4th quarter

Chicago – (12:54) Reggie Gray 4-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Dallas 44–41
Dallas – (9:10) Derrick Ross 3-yard run (Remy Hamilton kick), Dallas 51–41
Chicago – (4:24) Charles Dillon 5-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Dallas 51–48
Chicago – (3:46) Derek Lee 38-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick failed), Chicago 54–51

Passing

Dallas – Dan Raudabaugh: 25/36, 256 yards, 6 TD
Chicago – J.J. Raterink: 23/31, 287 yards, 6 TD

Rushing

Dallas – Derrick Ross: 10 att, 50 yards, 1 TD
Chicago – J.J. Raterink: 4 att, 22 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

Dallas – Anthony Jones: 11 rec, 112 yards, 3 TD
Chicago – Reggie Gray: 9 rec, 105 yards, 2 TD

National Conference Championship: at (1) Arizona Rattlers

National Conference Championship: Chicago Rush at Arizona Rattlers – Game summary

Period	1	2	3	4	Total
(2) Rush	6	13	0	29	48
(1) Rattlers	14	14	13	13	54

at US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Date: August 6
Game time: 9:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 6,886
Referee: Alex Kemp
Recap

Game information

1st quarter

Arizona – (10:07) Chris Jackson 4-yard pass from Nick Davila (Jason Witczak kick), Arizona 7–0
Chicago – (9:10) Jason Simpson 56-yard kickoff return (Chris Gould kick failed), Arizona 7–6
Arizona – (5:23) Jason Geathers 14-yard pass from Nick Davila (Jason Witczak kick), Arizona 14–6

2nd quarter

Chicago – (14:23) J.J. Raterink 1-yard run (Chris Gould rush failed), Arizona 14–12
Arizona – (9:53) Jason Geathers 13-yard pass from Nick Davila (Jason Witczak kick), Arizona 21–12
Chicago – (6:04) Reggie Gray 23-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Arizona 21–19
Arizona – (0:36) Odie Armstrong 1-yard run (Jason Witczak kick), Arizona 28–19

3rd quarter

Arizona – (8:31) Chris Jackson 11-yard pass from Nick Davila (Jason Witczak kick), Arizona 35–19
Arizona – (5:18) Jason Geathers 7-yard pass from Nick Davila (Jason Witczak kick failed), Arizona 41–19

4th quarter

Chicago – (13:15) Reggie Gray 30-yard pass from Dominic Randolph (Chris Gould kick), Arizona 41–26
Chicago – (10:02) Marcus Waugh 4-yard run (J.J. Raterink pass), Arizona 41–34
Arizona – (8:03) Jason Geathers 34-yard pass from Nick Davila (Jason Witczak kick), Arizona 48–34
Chicago – (4:45) Reggie Gray 4-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Arizona 48–41
Arizona – (3:10) Chris Jackson 5-yard pass from Nick Davila (Jason Witczak kick failed), Arizona 54–41
Chicago – (0:06) Derek Lee 8-yard pass from J.J. Raterink (Chris Gould kick), Arizona 54–48

Passing

Chicago – J.J. Raterink: 19/32, 187 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Arizona – Nick Davila: 23/41, 283 yards, 7 TD, 1 INT

Rushing

Chicago – Marcus Waugh: 1 att, 4 yards, 1 TD
Arizona – Odie Armstrong: 4 att, 3 yards, 1 TD

Receiving

Chicago – Reggie Gray: 7 rec, 101 yards, 3 TD
Arizona – Jason Geathers: 10 rec, 150 yards, 4 TD

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"Complete Defensive Efforts Puts the Rush in Control Over Iowa". Chicago Rush. June 29, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
"Rush Put Out Blaze to Clinch Playoff Spot, 59–35". Chicago Rush. July 1, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
"Chicago Rush Defeat Georgia Force, 51–41". Chicago Rush. July 9, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
"Rush Clinch Central Division Title with 53–44 Win Over Vigilantes". Chicago Rush. July 16, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
"Chicago Rush Fall to Milwaukee Mustangs in Regular Season Finale". Chicago Rush. July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
"Rush Head to Conference Championship with Win over Vigilantes". Chicago Rush. July 29, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
"Rush Fall to the Rattlers 54–48, End Playoff Run". Chicago Rush. August 6, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2011.

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