2013 Chicago Rush season

Arena Football League team season January 2025 Chicago Rush 2013 10–8 1st NC Central David Staral Jr. (until May 7th)Arena Football League (interim) Bob McMillen Allstate Arena &BMO Harris Bank Center Lost Conference semifinals (Shock) 47–69 none true The 2013 Chicago Rush season was the 12th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Bob McMillen and played their last few home games at BMO Harris Bank Center. The team's first five home games were played at Allstate Arena. The Rush won their division with a 10–8 record, but fell in the conference semifinals by a 69–47 score to the Spokane Shock. Ownership On November 12, 2012, the Chicago Rush were purchased by a group, headed by Julee White of Testarossa Entertainment,http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121121/sports/711219771/ New ownership group takes over Chicago Rush November 21, 2012 Daily Herald November 26, 2012 but the purchase was terminated by the AFL three months later due to the ownership's failure to meet league obligations.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130131/BLOGS04/130139937/chicago-rush-owner-out-after-less-than-three-months Chicago Rush owner out after less than three months January 31, 2013 Danny Ecker Crain Communications, Inc. www.chicagobusiness.com January 31, 2013 On February 7, 2013, the Rush were purchased by Star Rush Football, LLC, an ownership led by private-equity firm manager David Staral Jr.AFL approves new owner for Chicago Rush, The Daily Herald, February 8, 2013 Weeks later, they finalized a deal with Allstate Arena in Rosemont to play all but two home games.Chicago Rush to play at Allstate Arena this season, Danny Ecker, ChicagoBusiness.com, February 27, 2013 The other two home games (June 8 against the Utah Blaze and June 15 versus the San Antonio Talons) will be played at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois, which hosted the first "test game" for the AFL in 1986.https://archive.today/20130411180502/http://www.rrstar.com/blogs/matttrowbridge/x1959348293/Chicago-Rush-to-play-2-Arena-League-football-games-in-Rockford Chicago Rush to play 2 Arena League football games in Rockford, Matt Trowbridge, Rockford Register Star, March 1, 2013 One week before the season opener, the new ownership group introduced the team's new logo and uniforms, which removed the gray from the logo and replaced it with red.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130318/BLOGS04/130319794/chicago-rush-unveil-new-jerseys-colors Chicago Rush unveil new jerseys, colors Danny Ecker March 18, 2013 Crain Communications, Inc. www.chicagobusiness.com March 13, 2013 It was reported on May 7, 2013 that Staral Jr. had been ordered by the league to leave the team for not paying league dues, causing the league to take ownership of the Rush yet again.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130507/BLOGS04/130509807/rush-owner-staral-im-out Rush owner Staral: I'm out Danny Ecker May 7, 2013 Crain Communications, Inc. www.chicagobusiness.com May 30, 2013 It was announced on May 24 that the Rush would not play either of its final two home games at Allstate Arena.http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130524/BLOGS04/130529845?CSEdit=1 Chicago Rush won't play final games at Allstate Arena Danny Ecker May 24, 2013 Crain Communications, Inc. www.chicagobusiness.com May 30, 2013 The league announced on May 30 that the game scheduled for July 13 against the Cleveland Gladiators would be played at BMO Harris Bank Center, while the team's final regular season game against the San Jose SaberCats was changed to a road game to be played at HP Pavilion at San Jose, the home of the SaberCats.http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/053013aae.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130617222011/http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/053013aae.html usurped June 17, 2013 Rush to Play Third Home Game in Rockford May 30, 2013 Arena Football League May 30, 2013 Standings CHI Regular season schedule The Rush began the season by hosting the Iowa Barnstormers on March 23. They closed the regular season against the San Jose SaberCats on the road on July 27.http://www.fansonly.com/schools/afl/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html AFL Announces 2013 Schedule November 13, 2012 Arena Football League February 17, 2013 https://archive.today/20130216013734/http://www.fansonly.com/schools/afl/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/111312aab.html February 16, 2013 dead mdy-all http://www.arenafan.com/history/?page=yearly&histleague=1&fpage=schedule&year=2013 2013 Arena Football League Schedule Arenafan.com February 17, 2013 Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Report Score Record 1 Saturday March 23 7:00 p.m. CDT Iowa Barnstormers L 41–63 0–1 Allstate Arenahttp://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-0324-rush-chicago-20130324,0,7450368.story Barnstormers spoil Rush opener Fred Mitchell March 23, 2013 Chicago Tribune March 24, 2013 2 Sunday March 31 3:00 p.m. CDT Spokane Shock L 61–76 0–2 Allstate Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11015 Rush drop second game of season to Spokane March 31, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com March 31, 2013 3 Friday April 5 7:30 p.m. CDT at San Antonio Talons W 48–41 1–2 Alamodomehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11034 Rush earn win in San Antonio 48–41 April 6, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com April 6, 2013 4 Sunday April 14 3:00 p.m. CDT Pittsburgh Power W 45–14 2–2 Allstate Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11068 Rush defeat Power 45–14 behind stout defensive effort April 14, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com April 15, 2013 5 Saturday April 20 9:00 p.m. CDT at Utah Blaze W 59–56 3–2 EnergySolutions Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11099 Rush defeat Utah Blaze in last second to improve to 3–2 April 21, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com April 21, 2013 6 Friday April 26 7:05 p.m. CDT at Iowa Barnstormers W 64–63 (OT) 4–2 Wells Fargo Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11124 Chicago defeats Iowa in overtime thriller 64–63 April 26, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com April 26, 2013 7 Saturday May 4 7:00 p.m. CDT Philadelphia Soul L 41–72 4–3 Allstate Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11172 Rush drop third game of season 72–41 to Philadelphia Soul May 4, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com May 8, 2013 8 Saturday May 11 6:00 p.m. CDT at Cleveland Gladiators L 50–53 4–4 Quicken Loans Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11200 Rush drop heartbreaker to Cleveland 53–50 May 12, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com May 13, 2013 9 Sunday May 19 3:00 p.m. CDT Arizona Rattlers L 49–56 4–5 Allstate Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11238 Rattlers escape Chicago with 56–49 victory May 19, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com May 19, 2013 10 Saturday May 25 8:00 p.m. CDT at New Orleans VooDoo W 84–48 5–5 New Orleans Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11256 Chicago runs over VooDoo May 26, 2013 New Orleans VooDoo Arenafan.com May 26, 2013 11 Saturday June 1 6:00 p.m. CDT at Orlando Predators W 63–55 6–5 Amway Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11293 Chicago Rush Escape Jungle with 63–55 Victory over the Orlando Predators June 2, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com June 2, 2013 12 Saturday June 8 7:00 p.m. CDT Utah Blaze W 67–43 7–5 BMO Harris Bank Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11325 Rush Crush Blaze, 67–43, Behind 26 Straight Points and Stout Defense June 9, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com June 9, 2013 13 Saturday June 15 7:00 p.m. CDT San Antonio Talons L 54–61 7–6 BMO Harris Bank Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=origcol&writer=89&article=3452 Bad Decisions in Final Minute Cost Rush Against Talons Jeff Sims June 16, 2012 Arenafan.com June 17, 2013 14 Saturday June 22 6:30 p.m. CDT at Tampa Bay Storm W 50–49 8–6 Tampa Bay Times Forumhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11389 Reggie Gray's two-point dive caps thrilling Rush victory over Storm June 23, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com June 23, 2013 15 Bye 16 Saturday July 6 6:05 p.m. CDT at Philadelphia Soul L 26–58 8–7 Wells Fargo Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/story.php?story=112820 Rush Knocked Out by 51–6 Soul Run, Fall to 6–2 on the Road July 6, 2013 Chicago Rush Arenafan.com July 7, 2013 17 Saturday July 13 7:00 p.m. CDT Cleveland Gladiators W 68–32 9–7 BMO Harris Bank Centerhttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11458 Gladiators eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Chicago July 14, 2013 Cleveland Gladiators Arenafan.com July 15, 2013 18 Saturday July 20 8:00 p.m. CDT at Arizona Rattlers W 63–42 10–7 US Airways Center 19 Saturday July 27 9:30 p.m. CDT at San Jose SaberCats L 40–65 10–8 HP Pavilion at San Josehttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11525 SaberCats Conclude Regular Season With Win, 65–40 Over the Chicago Rush July 28, 2013 San Jose SaberCats Arenafan.com July 31, 2013 Playoffs Round Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Report NC Semifinals Thursday August 1 9:00 p.m. CDT at Spokane Shock L 47–69 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arenahttp://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11538 Shock hold off the Rush in 69-47 win August 2, 2013 Spokane Shock Arenafan.com August 5, 2013 Final roster 2013 Chicago Rush roster Quarterbacks 11 Carson Coffman 3 Luke Drone Fullbacks 34 J. J. Payne Wide receivers 10 Landon Cox 1 Reggie Gray 15 Jared Jenkins 89 Taurus Johnson Offensive linemen 79 Steve Edwards 66 Jeff Maddux 75 Colin Madison 63 Zack McKnight Defensive linemen 45 Brian Brikowski 92 Darrell Campbell 12 Anthony Hoke 58 Alex Magee Linebackers 7 Tyus Jackson 8 Kelvin Morris Defensive backs 9 Camerron Cheatham -- Derek Dreher 4 Vic Hall 21 Semaj Moody 13 Jerrell Norton 5 Josh Pleasant Kickers 9 Dan Frantz Injured Reserve 14 Jorrick Calvin DB 91 Derek Walker DL Refuse to report 15 Trevor Coston DB 13 Gino Guidugli QB 8 Troy McBroom WR League suspension 55 Brian McNally DL 33 Martin Parker DL 73 Ken Plue OL 2 Rodney Wright WR 10 D. J. Woods WR Inactive Reserve currently vacant Recallable reassignment currently vacant Other league exempt 5 Nekos Brown LB -- Thomas Mayo WR Emergency hold 6 Jose Martinez K rookies in italics Roster updated August 2, 2013 24 Active, 14 Inactive Staff 2013 Chicago Rush staff Front office Owner – David Staral, Jr. Executive vice president – Ryan Simmons Director of football operations – Jon Redmond Director of Game & Ticket Operations – Craig Bornemeier Director of Marketing & Public Relations – Mike McLaughlin Equipment manager – Jeff Henderson Head coach Head coach – Bob McMillen Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Siaha Burley Defensive coaches Assistant head coach / defensive coordinator – Walter Housman Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator / director of player personnel – Scott Bailey References 30em Chicago Rush Category:Chicago Rush seasons Chicago