2008 Chicago Rush season

Arena Football League team season

The 2008 Chicago Rush season was the eighth season for the franchise. The Rush finished the regular season 11–5, making the playoffs again as they have in every year of their existence. They won their second consecutive Central Division title, and entered the playoffs as the top seed in the American Conference. They were eliminated from the playoffs in the Divisional round by the Grand Rapids Rampage, 41–58.

Standings

  • v
  • t
  • e
Team W L PCT PF PA DIV CON Home Away
z-Chicago Rush 11 5 .688 926 765 6–0 9–1 7–1 4–4
x-Colorado Crush 6 10 .375 847 907 2–4 4–6 4–4 2–6
x-Grand Rapids Rampage 6 10 .375 952 968 3–3 4–6 3–5 3–5
Kansas City Brigade 3 13 .188 752 923 1–5 1–9 2–6 1–7

z - Clinched division and conference's best record
x - Clinched playoff berth

Regular Season schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Location Attendance Recap
1 March 3 San Jose SaberCats W 70–47 1–0 Allstate Arena 15,409 Recap
2 March 9 Philadelphia Soul L 49–60 1–1 Allstate Arena 16,051 Recap
3 March 14 at Grand Rapids Rampage W 64–35 2–1 Van Andel Arena 10,594 Recap
4 March 22 Colorado Crush W 70–35 3–1 Allstate Arena 16,036 Recap
5 March 28 Arizona Rattlers W 59–35 4–1 Allstate Arena 15,058 Recap
6 April 6 at Orlando Predators L 56–57 (OT) 4–2 Amway Arena 12,483 Recap
7 April 14 at Kansas City Brigade W 49–42 5–2 Sprint Center 13,184 Recap
8 April 20 Grand Rapids Rampage W 55–52 6–2 Allstate Arena 16,112 Recap
9 April 25 at Colorado Crush W 65–52 7–2 Pepsi Center 11,114 Recap
10 May 5 at Tampa Bay Storm W 51–46 8–2 St. Pete Times Forum 14,491 Recap
11 Bye Week
12 May 19 Los Angeles Avengers W 72–28 9–2 Allstate Arena 15,904 Recap
13 May 24 at Utah Blaze L 48–51 9–3 EnergySolutions Arena 15,295 Recap
14 May 31 Kansas City Brigade W 52–47 10–3 Allstate Arena 16,164 Recap
15 June 7 at Cleveland Gladiators L 44–65 10–4 Quicken Loans Arena 11,377 Recap
16 June 14 at Georgia Force L 47–50 10–5 The Arena at Gwinnett Center 11,073 Recap
17 June 22 Dallas Desperados W 75–63 11–5 Allstate Arena 16,260 Recap

Playoff schedule

Round Date Opponent (seed) Result Location Attendance Recap
AC Divisional July 6 Grand Rapids Rampage (6) L 41–58 Allstate Arena 14,338 Recap

Coaching

Final roster

2008 Chicago Rush roster
Quarterbacks

Fullbacks

  • 38 Dan Alexander

Wide receivers

  •  9 Ryan Dennard
  •  1 Damian Harrell
  • 88 Travis LaTendresse
  •  2 Donovan Morgan
 Offensive linemen
  • 94 Robert Boss
  • 56 Beau Elliot
  • 70 Rob McMackin
  • 98 John Sikora

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Kickers

Injury reserve
  • 23 DeJuan Alfonzo LB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
  • 25 Matt Kinsinger FB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
  • 11 Rob Mager WR (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
  •  7 James Sadler DB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
  • 10 Clinton Solomon WR (IRTooltip Injured reserve)
  •  3 Talib Wise DB (IRTooltip Injured reserve)

Refused to report

  • currently vacant

Other league exempt

Suspension

  • currently vacant

Practice squad

  • 80 B. J. Barre WR

rookies in italics
Roster updated July 29, 2010
23 Active, 8 Inactive

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Stats

Passing

Passer Rating ATT-CMP-INT PCT YDS TD LNG
Russ Michna 121.94 327–223–7 68.2 2540 53 45
Sherdrick Bonner 108.55 167–99–5 59.3 1287 25 45

Receiving

Receiver No. YDS AVG LNG TD
Donovan Morgan 113 1300 11.5 33t 24
Damian Harrell 94 1165 12.4 45t 25
Travis LaTendresse 91 1105 12.1 30t 20
Robert Boss 15 187 12.5 26 3
Dan Alexander 14 141 10.1 28t 5
Ryan Dennard 8 125 15.6 27t 4
BJ Barre 7 89 12.7 40 2
DeJuan Alfonzo 2 12 6.0 8t 1
Joe Peters 1 2 2.0 2t 1
John Peaua 1 0 0.0 0 0

Regular season

Week 1: vs. San Jose SaberCats

Period 1 2 34Total
SJ 14 13 71347
CHI 14 14 142870

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: March 3
  • Game time: 9:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 15,409
Game information

1st Quarter:

2nd Quarter:

3rd Quarter:

4th Quarter:

  • Officials: Officials: Referee: Dave Cutaia; Umpire: Al Granado; Linesman: Mike McCabe; Line judge: Art Lucky; Back judge: James Cole
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Damian Harrell
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Dennison Robinson
  • Ironman Player of the Game: DeJuan Alfonzo

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Soul

Period 1 2 34Total
PHI 6 20 171760
CHI 7 21 71449

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: March 9
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 16,051
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 07:40 PHI – Larry Brackins 34 yd pass from Tony Graziani (Connor Hughes kick failed) – 6–0 PHI
  • 01:20 CHI – Dan Alexander 28 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 7–6 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 12:30 PHI – Clifton Smith 1 yd run (Connor Hughes kick) – 13–7 PHI
  • 06:08 CHI – Dan Alexander 1 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 14–13 CHI
  • 05:11 PHI – Mike Brown 54 yd kickoff return (Connor Hughes kick) – 20–14 PHI
  • 00:55 CHI – Damian Harrell 18 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 21–20 CHI
  • 00:47 PHI – Larry Brackins 2 yd pass from Tony Graziani (Connor Hughes kick failed) – 26–21 PHI
  • 00:01 CHI – Dan Alexander 5 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 28–26 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 11:19 PHI – Connor Hughes 19 yd field goal – 29–28 PHI
  • 08:33 CHI – Damian Harrell 7 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 35–29 CHI
  • 05:14 PHI – Chris Jackson 3 yd pass from Tony Graziani (Connor Hughes kick) – 36–35 PHI
  • 01:14 PHI – Chris Jackson 14 yd pass from Tony Graziani (Connor Hughes kick) – 43–35 PHI

4th Quarter:

  • 10:12 PHI – Chris Jackson 12 yd pass from Tony Graziani (Connor Hughes kick) – 50–35 PHI
  • 06:44 CHI – Damian Harrell 12 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 50–42 PHI
  • 03:19 PHI – Tony Graziani 6 yd run (Connor Hughes kick) – 57–42 PHI
  • 00:36 CHI – Dan Alexander 7 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 57–49 PHI
  • 00:16 PHI – Connor Hughes 22 yd field goal – 60–49 PHI
  • Officials: Referee: Bill Athan; Umpire: Matt Jordan; Linesman: Allen Baynes; Line judge: Rusty Baynes; Back judge: Greg Wilson
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Chris Jackson (PHI)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Mike Brown (PHI)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: Mike Brown (PHI)

Week 3: at Grand Rapids Rampage

Period 1 2 34Total
CHI 22 7 142164
GR 7 0 72135

at Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan

  • Date: March 14
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 10,594
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 14:22 CHI – MOYER safety – 2–0 CHI
  • 13:44 CHI – HARRELL 45 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick failed) – 8–0 CHI
  • 12:56 CHI – ALFONZO 5 yd net recovery (FRANTZ kick) – 15–0 CHI
  • 08:24 CHI – HARRELL 22 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 22–0 CHI
  • 05:00 GR – MCPHERSON 10 yd run (HOULE kick) – 22–7 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 00:11 CHI – ALFONZO 2 yd run (FRANTZ kick) – 29–7 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 10:56 CHI – MORGAN 9 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 36–7 CHI
  • 04:37 GR – HINES 10 yd pass from MACPHERSON (HOULE kick) – 36–14 CHI
  • 00:04 CHI – ALEXANDER 3 yd run (FRANTZ kick) – 43–14 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 10:54 GRA – JOHNSON 5 yd pass from MACPHERSON (HOULE kick failed) – 43–20 CHI
  • 09:58 CHI – LATENDRESSE 26 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 50–20 CHI
  • 07:22 GRA – HIGGINS 12 yd pass from MACPHERSON (HINES pass from MACPHERSON) – 50–28 CHI
  • 04:53 CHI – DENNARD 26 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 57–28 CHI
  • 00:56 CHI – ROBINSON 45 yd interception return (FRANTZ kick) – 64–28 CHI
  • 00:15 GRA – HIGGINS 5 yd pass from MACPHERSON (HOULE kick) – 64–35 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Tom McCabe; Umpire: Wes Fritz; Linesman: Neil Brunner; Line judge: Paul Engelberts; Back judge: Tony Lombardo
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Russ Michina (CHI)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: John Moyer (CHI)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: DeJuan Alfonzo (CHI)

Week 4: vs. Colorado Crush

Period 1 2 34Total
COL 7 21 7035
CHI 13 27 92170

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: March 22
  • Game time: 8:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 16,036
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 10:46 CHI – MORGAN 5 Yd Pass From BONNER (FRANTZ kick Failed) – 6–0 CHI
  • 08:56 COL – QUINNIE 28 Yd Pass From DUTTON (RUSH Kick) – 7–6 COL
  • 04:24 CHI – MICHNA 1 Yd Run (FRANTZ kick) – 13–7 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 09:36 CHI – MICHNA 2 Yd Run (FRANTZ kick) – 20–7 CHI
  • 06:44 COL – THOMAS 9 Yd Pass From DUTTON (RUSH kick) – 20–14 CHI
  • 04:43 CHI – HARRELL 23 Yd Pass From BONNER (FRANTZ kick) – 27–14 CHI
  • 01:06 COL – PYATT 2 Yd Pass From THOMAS (RUSH kick) – 27–21 CHI
  • 00:54 CHI – HARRELL 7 Yd Pass From BONNER (FRANTZ kick failed) – 33–21 CHI
  • 00:39 COL – PYATT 26 Yd Pass From DUTTON (RUSH kick) – 33–28 CHI
  • 00:26 CHI – ALEXANDER 10 yd run (FRANTZ kick) – 40–28 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 12:08 COL – QUINNIE 10 Yd Pass From DUTTON (RUSH kick) – 40–35 CHI
  • 07:16 CHI – HARRELL 45 yd Pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 47–35 CHI
  • 03:50 CHI – Ball Through End Zone – 49–35 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 13:31 CHI – PETERS 2 Yd Pass From MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 56–35 CHI
  • 07:01 CHI – LATENDREESE 10 Yd Pass From BONNER (FRANTZ kick) – 63–35 CHI
  • 01:54 CHI – ALFONZO 8 Yd Pass From MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 70–35 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Riley Johnson; Umpire: Paul Frerking; Linesman: Julian Mapp; Line judge: RG Detillier; Back judge: Bud McCleskey
  • Offensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Defensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Ironman Player of the Game: N/A

Week 5: vs. Arizona Rattlers

Period 1 2 34Total
ARZ 7 7 71435
CHI 14 14 72459

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: March 28
  • Game time: 8:30 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 15,058
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 12:00 ARZ – Siaha Burley 3 yd pass from Jeff Smoker (Eric Houle kick) – 7–0 ARZ
  • 08:18 CHI – DeJuan Alfonzo 2 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 7–7
  • 02:54 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 14 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 14–7 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 13:09 ARZ – Keyuo Craver 42 yd interception return (Eric Houle kick) – 14–14
  • 08:42 CHI – Damian Harrell 15 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 21–14 CHI
  • 05:19 CHI – Russ Michna 1 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 28–14 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 07:52 ARZ – Siaha Burley 5 yd pass from Jeff Smoker (Eric Houle kick) – 28–21 CHI
  • 05:14 CHI – Damian Harrell 45 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 35–21 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 13:29 CHI – Robert Boss 10 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 42–21 CHI
  • 09:51 ARZ – Siaha Burley 9 yd pass from Jeff Smoker (Eric Houle kick) – 42–28 CHI
  • 08:54 CHI – Dan Alexander 10 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 49–28 CHI
  • 02:51 CHI – Damian Harrell 3 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Dan Frantz kick) – 56–28 CHI
  • 00:39 CHI – Dan Frantz 26 yd field goal – 59–28 CHI
  • 00:07 ARZ – Siaha Burley 9 yd pass from Jeff Smoker (Eric Houle kick) – 59–35 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Perry Havener; Umpire: Tom Laverty; Linesman: Kavin McGrath; Line judge: David Meslow; Back judge: Keith Washington
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Damian Harrell (CHI)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: John Moyer (CHI)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: DeJuan Alfonzo (CHI)

Week 6: at Orlando Predators

Period 1 2 34OTTotal
LA 14 7 1414756
ORL 13 14 022857

at Amway Arena, Orlando, Florida

  • Date: April 6
  • Game time: 2:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 12,483
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 11:44 CHI – DENNARD, Ryan 14 yd pass from BONNER, S. (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 7–0 CHI
  • 04:42 CHI – MICHNA, Russ 1 yd run (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 14–0 CHI
  • 03:43 ORL – TOLIVER, T.T. 55 yd kickoff return (VAUGHN, John kick failed) – 14–6 CHI
  • 01:43 ORL – ALLISON, Nick 11 yd interception return (VAUGHN, John kick) – 14–13 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 13:30 CHI – DENNARD, Ryan 27 yd pass from BONNER, S. (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 21–13 CHI
  • 06:17 ORL – JOHNSON, Ron 4 yd pass from STAFFORD, Shane (VAUGHN, John kick) – 21–20 CHI
  • 00:11 ORL – HILL, Charles 17 yd pass from STAFFORD, Shane (VAUGHN, John kick) – 27–21 ORL

3rd Quarter:

  • 12:00 CHI – UNERTL, Jeremy 25 yd interception return (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 28–27 CHI
  • 09:10 CHI – ALFONZO, DeJuan 10 yd fumble recovery (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 35–27 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 14:56 ORL – TOLIVER, T.T. 25 yd pass from STAFFORD, Shane (ARMSTRONG, Odie rush) – 35–35
  • 11:20 CHI – DENNARD, Ryan 9 yd pass from BONNER, S. (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 42–35 CHI
  • 08:13 ORL – TOLIVER, T.T. 7 yd pass from STAFFORD, Shane (VAUGHN, John kick) – 42–42
  • 04:10 CHI – ALEXANDER, Dan 1 yd run (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 49–42 CHI
  • 00:00 ORL – GESSNER, Chas 2 yd pass from STAFFORD, Shane (VAUGHN, John kick) – 49–49

Overtime:

  • 15:00 CHI – BOSS, Robert 20 yd pass from BONNER, S. (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 56–48 CHI
  • 10:38 ORL – TOLIVER, T.T. 14 yd pass from STAFFORD, Shane (MOYE-MOORE, M. rush) – 57–56 ORL
  • Officials: Referee: Bill LeMonnier; Umpire: Jeff Carr; Linesman: Greg Shields; Line judge: Dave Chesney; Back judge: Jimmy Buchanan; Field judge: Buddy Ward
  • Offensive Player of the Game: T.T. Toliver (ORL)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: DeJuan Alfonso (CHI)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: Marlon Moye-Moore (ORL)

Week 7: at Kansas City Brigade

Period 1 2 34Total
CHI 14 14 71449
KC 0 21 71442

at Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Date: April 14
  • Game time: 8:30 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 13,184
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 07:46 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 5 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 7–0 CHI
  • 03:47 CHI – Damian Harrell 19 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 14–0 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 14:18 KC – Charles Frederick 13 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick) – 14–7 CHI
  • 10:18 CHI – Donovan Morgan 3 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 21–7 CHI
  • 07:05 KC – Mike Horacek 11 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick) – 21–14 CHI
  • 03:21 CHI – Russ Michna 1 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 28–14 CHI
  • 00:49 KC – Mike Horacek 36 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick) – 28–21 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 09:11 KC – Charles Frederick 5 yd run (Peter Martinez kick) – 28–28
  • 06:40 CHI – DeJuan Alfonzo 2 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 35–28 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 14:19 CHI – Dan Alexander 1 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 42–28 CHI
  • 11:58 KC – Jerel Myers 9 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick) – 42–35 CHI
  • 03:17 KC – Dawan Moss 8 yd run (Peter Martinez kick) – 42–42
  • 00:06 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 15 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 49–42 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Bill Athan; Umpire: Wes Fritz; Linesman: Neil Brunner; Line judge: Paul Engelberts; Back judge: Tony Lombardo
  • Offensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Defensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Ironman Player of the Game: N/A

Week 8: vs. Grand Rapids Rampage

Period 1 2 34Total
GR 7 17 72152
CHI 13 14 131555

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: April 20
  • Game time: 3:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 16,112
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 14:22 CHI – Donovan Morgan 26 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 7–0 CHI
  • 09:12 GR – James MacPherson 1 yd run (Brian Gowins kick) – 7–7
  • 03:29 CHI – DeJuan Alfonzo 1 yd run (Dan Frantz kick failed) – 13–7 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 14:24 GR – Jermaine Lewis 16 yd pass from James MacPherson (Brian Gowins kick) – 14–13 GR
  • 11:24 CHI – Dan Alexander 3 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 20–14 CHI
  • 04:30 GR – Brian Gowins 21 yd field goal – 20–17 CHI
  • 01:18 GR – Anthony Hines 3 yd pass from James MacPherson (Brian Gowins kick) – 24–20 GR
  • 00:05 CHI – Donovan Morgan 6 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 27–24 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 08:28 CHI – Russ Michna 1 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 34–24 CHI
  • 05:33 GR – Kenny Higgins 26 yd pass from James MacPherson (Brian Gowins kick) – 34–31 CHI
  • 03:05 CHI – Donovan Morgan 26 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick blockd) – 40–31 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 12:55 GR – Kenny Higgins 26 yd pass from James MacPherson (Brian Gowins kick) – 40–38 CHI
  • 11:42 GR – Jermaine Lewis 3 yd pass from James MacPherson (Brian Gowins kick) – 45–40 GR
  • 08:57 CHI – Donovan Morgan 17 yd pass from Russ Michna (Travis LaTendresse pass from MICHNA) – 48–45 CHI
  • 05:35 GR – Kenny Higgins 8 yd pass from James MacPherson (Brian Gowins kick) – 52–48 GR
  • 01:32 CHI – Damian Harrell 14 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 55–52 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Pat Garvey; Umpire: Paul Frerking; Linesman: Bill Ward; Line judge: Bob McElwee; Back judge: James DeBell
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Donovan Morgan (CHI)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: DeJuan Alfonzo (CHI)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: N/A

Week 9: at Colorado Crush

Period 1 2 34Total
CHI 7 21 172065
COL 7 14 62552

at Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado

  • Date: April 25
  • Game time: 9:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 11,114
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 06:30 COL – OWENS 4 yd run (RUSH kick) – 7–0 COL
  • 02:12 CHI – MOYER 1 yd run (FRANTZ kick) – 7–7

2nd Quarter:

  • 12:16 COL – OWENS 23 yd pass from DUTTON (RUSH kick) – 14–7 COL
  • 09:34 CHI – ALEXANDER 15 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 14–14
  • 06:19 COL – PYATT 19 yd pass from DUTTON (RUSH kick) – 21–14 COL
  • 05:30 CHI – ALFONZO 11 yd kickoff return (FRANTZ kick) – 21–21
  • 00:06 CHI – MICHNA 1 yd run (FRANTZ kick) – 28–21 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 13:59 CHI – HARRELL 4 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 35–21 CHI
  • 11:07 CHI – MORGAN 4 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 42–21 CHI
  • 07:42 COL – QUINNIE 9 yd pass from DUTTON (RUSH kick failed) – 42–27 CHI
  • 03:59 CHI – FRANTZ 34 yd field goal – 45–27 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 13:39 CHI – HARRELL 9 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 52–27 CHI
  • 12:11 COL – PYATT 42 yd pass from DUTTON (RUSH kick failed) – 52–33 CHI
  • 06:54 COL – OWENS 10 yd pass from DUTTON (RUSH kick failed) – 52–39 CHI
  • 05:58 CHI – MORGAN 23 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 59–39 CHI
  • 02:38 COL – QUINNIE 23 yd pass from DUTTON (RUSH kick) – 59–46 CHI
  • 00:51 CHI – LATENDRESSE 17 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick blockd) – 65–46 CHI
  • 00:17 COL – QUINNIE 5 yd pass from DUTTON (DUTTON drop-kick failed) – 65–52 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Bill McCabe; Umpire: Paul Frerking; Linesman: Shawn Hochuli; Line judge: Dirk Bell; Back judge: Jimmy Buchanan
  • Offensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Defensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Ironman Player of the Game: N/A

Week 10: at Tampa Bay Storm

Period 1 2 34Total
CHI 7 17 131451
TB 7 17 61646

at St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida

  • Date: May 5
  • Game time: 8:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 14,491
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 10:53 TB – SAMUELS, Lawren 14 yd pass from DIETZ, Brett (MARLER, Seth kick) – 7–0 TB
  • 05:45 CHI – ALEXANDER, Dan 2 yd run (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 7–7

2nd Quarter:

  • 12:37 TB – MARLER, Seth 22 yd field goal – 10–7 TB
  • 11:34 CHI – LA TENDRESSE, T 29 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 14–10 CHI
  • 08:18 TB – SAMUELS, Lawren 16 yd pass from DIETZ, Brett (MARLER, Seth kick) – 17–14 TB
  • 06:21 CHI – LA TENDRESSE, T 7 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 21–17 CHI
  • 00:40 TB – MARSHALL, Torra 7 yd fumble recovery (MARLER, Seth kick) – 24–21 TB
  • 00:00 CHI – FRANTZ, Dan 26 yd field goal – 24–24

3rd Quarter:

  • 10:24 CHI – LA TENDRESSE, T 8 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 31–24 CHI
  • 08:40 CHI – MICHNA, Russ 25 yd run (FRANTZ, Dan kick failed) – 37–24 CHI
  • 06:33 TB – MARSHALL, Torra 2 yd run (MARLER, Seth kick failed) – 37–30 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 09:25 TB – MARLER, Seth 20 yd field goal – 37–33 CHI
  • 08:47 CHI – HARRELL, Damian 11 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 44–33 CHI
  • 02:47 TB – MARSHALL, Torra 1 yd run (MARLER, Seth kick failed) – 44–39 CHI
  • 00:54 CHI – MICHNA, Russ 6 yd run (FRANTZ, Dan kick) – 51–39 CHI
  • 00:28 TB – ROBINSON, Sedri 5 yd pass from DIETZ, Brett (MARLER, Seth kick) – 51–46 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Tom McCabe; Umpire: Rick Podraza; Linesman: Rod Pearson; Line judge: Dana McKenzie; Back judge: Scott Helverson
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Travis Latendresse (CHI)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Torrance Marshall (TB)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: Lawrence Samuels (TB)

Week 11

Bye Week

Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Avengers

Period 1 2 34Total
LA 7 7 7728
CHI 20 24 141472

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: May 19
  • Game time: 8:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 15,904
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 13:16 CHI – ALEXANDER 13 yd run (FRANTZ kick) – 7–0 CHI
  • 11:03 CHI – ALEXANDER 14 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 14–0 CHI
  • 03:54 LA – JEFFRIES 2 yd run (FREDRICKSON kick) – 14–7 CHI
  • 00:00 CHI – MORGAN 22 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick blocked) – 20–7 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 08:39 LA – PERKINS 1 yd pass from T. HICKS (FREDRICKSON kick) – 20–14 CHI
  • 04:00 CHI – ALEXANDER 1 yd run (FRANTZ kick) – 27–14 CHI
  • 02:49 CHI – TEAM safety – 29–14 CHI
  • 02:16 CHI – LATENDRESSE 21 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick failed) – 35–14 CHI
  • 00:43 CHI – PETERS safety – 37–14 CHI
  • 00:02 CHI – LATENDRESSE 11 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 44–14 CHI

3rd Quarter:

  • 13:15 LA – INGRAM 0 yd fumble recovery (FREDRICKSON kick) – 44–21 CHI
  • 09:15 CHI – HARRELL 4 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 51–21 CHI
  • 02:20 CHI – LATENDRESSE 27 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 58–21 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 13:33 LA – WARD 9 yd pass from CUMBIE (FREDRICKSON kick) – 58–28 CHI
  • 09:07 CHI – UNERTL 47 yd interception return (FRANTZ kick) – 65–28 CHI
  • 05:53 CHI – ROBINSON 26 yd interception return (FRANTZ kick) – 72–28 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Dennis Lipski; Umpire: Rick Nelson; Linesman: Brent Durbin; Line judge: Darrel Leftwich; Back judge: Reggie Smith
  • Offensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Defensive Player of the Game: N/A
  • Ironman Player of the Game: N/A

Week 13: at Utah Blaze

Period 1 2 34Total
CHI 6 18 101448
UTA 21 13 71051

at EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Date: May 24
  • Game time: 9:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 15,295
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 10:15 UTA – BOONE 9 yd pass from GERMAINE (VIDETICH kick) – 7–0 UTA
  • 09:04 UTA – FILER 3 yd run (VIDETICH kick) – 14–0 UTA
  • 04:08 UTA – MCKELVEY 22 yd pass from GERMAINE (VIDETICH kick) – 21–0 UTA
  • 01:10 CHI – MORGAN 7 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick failed) – 21–6 UTA

2nd Quarter:

  • 12:07 CHI – ORDWAY 55 yd missed FG return (MICHNA rush) – 21–14 UTA
  • 06:04 UTA – BOONE 17 yd pass from GERMAINE (VIDETICH kick) – 28–14 UTA
  • 00:58 CHI – MORGAN 5 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 28–21 UTA
  • 00:24 UTA – WHITTAKER 21 yd pass from GERMAINE (VIDETICH kick failed) – 34–21 UTA
  • 00:00 CHI – FRANTZ 41 yd field goal – 34–24 UTA

3rd Quarter:

  • 14:30 CHI – HARRELL 45 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 34–31 UTA
  • 10:44 UTA – FILER 1 yd run (VIDETICH kick) – 41–31 UTA
  • 05:30 CHI – FRANTZ 22 yd field goal – 41–34 UTA

4th Quarter:

  • 10:08 CHI – HARRELL 3 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 41–41
  • 01:57 UTA – MCKELVEY 4 yd pass from GERMAINE (VIDETICH kick) – 48–41 UTA
  • 00:43 CHI – MORGAN 6 yd pass from MICHNA (FRANTZ kick) – 48–48
  • 00:00 UTA – VIDETICH 18 yd field goal – 51–48 UTA
  • Officials: Referee: Tom McCabe; Umpire: Rick Podraza; Linesman: Rod Pearson; Line judge: Dana McKenzie; Back judge: Scott Helverson
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Joe Germaine (UTA)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Damon Mason (UTA)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: Steve Videtich (UTA)

Week 14: vs. Kansas City Brigade

Period 1 2 34Total
KC 20 14 01347
CHI 14 14 71752

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: May 31
  • Game time: 8:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 16,164
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 12:33 KC – Charles Frederick 23 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick failed) – 6–0 KC
  • 08:15 CHI – Damian Harrell 11 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 7–6 CHI
  • 06:57 KC – Dawan Moss 30 yd run (Peter Martinez kick) – 13–7 KC
  • 04:11 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 1 yd run (Dan Frantz kick) – 14–13 CHI
  • 00:24 KC – Ces'are Manning 8 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick) 20–14 KC

2nd Quarter:

  • 13:10 CHI – Damian Harrell 5 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 21–20 CHI
  • 06:22 KC – D. Bryant 1 yd run (Peter Martinez kick) – 27–21 KC
  • 02:15 KC – Jerel Myers 1 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick) – 34–21 KC
  • 00:03 CHI – Donovan Morgan 3 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 34–28 KC

3rd Quarter:

  • 01:23 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 30 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 35–34 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 13:35 KC – Jamarr Ward 7 yd pass from D. Bryant (Peter Martinez kick) – 41–35 – 41–35 KC
  • 09:21 KC – Chris Demaree 42 yd interception return (Peter Martinez kick blockd) – 47–35 KC
  • 06:15 CHI – Donovan Morgan 5 yd pass from Russ Michna (Dan Frantz kick) – 47–42 KC
  • 00:11 CHI – Russ Michna 1 yd run (Travis LaTendresse pass from MICHNA) – 50–47 CHI
  • 00:04 CHI – TEAM safety – 52–47 CHI
  • Officials: Referee: Dave Lambros; Umpire: Paul Frerking; Linesman: Kelly Saalfeld; Line judge: Brian Matthew; Back judge: Rich Wilborn
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Russ Michna (CHI)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Dennison Robinson (CHI)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: N/A

Week 15: at Cleveland Gladiators

Period 1 2 34Total
CHI 7 10 72044
CLE 21 17 72065

at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: June 7
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 11,377
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 14:38 CLE – Otis Amey 45 yd pass from Raymond Philyaw (Jason Ball kick) – 7–0 CLE
  • 11:56 CHI – Donovan Morgan 9 yd pass from Russ Michna (Paul Edinger kick) – 7–7
  • 06:37 CLE – Joe Minucci 5 yd pass from Raymond Philyaw (Jason Ball kick) – 14–7 CLE
  • 02:23 CLE – Otis Amey 50 yd missed FG return (Jason Ball kick) – 21–7 CLE

2nd Quarter:

  • 11:39 CLE – Brandon Hefflin 45 yd interception return (Jason Ball kick) – 28–7 CLE
  • 07:38 CHI – Paul Edinger 21 yd field goal – 28–10 CLE
  • 05:45 CLE – Otis Amey 34 yd pass from Raymond Philyaw (Jason Ball kick) – 35–10 CLE
  • 02:47 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 16 yd pass from Russ Michna (Paul Edinger kick) – 35–17 CLE
  • 00:00 CLE – Jason Ball 19 yd field goal – 38–17 CLE

3rd Quarter:

  • 10:17 CHI – Robert Boss 8 yd pass from Russ Michna (Paul Edinger kick) – 38–24 CLE
  • 06:20 CLE – Otis Amey 13 yd pass from Raymond Philyaw (Jason Ball kick) – 45–24 CLE

4th Quarter:

  • 14:19 CLE – Robert Redd 0 yd fumble recovery (Jason Ball kick blocked) – 51–24 CLE
  • 12:24 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 12 yd pass from Russ Michna (Paul Edinger kick failed) – 51–30 CLE
  • 08:02 CLE – Robert Redd 28 yd pass from Raymond Philyaw (Jason Ball kick) – 58–30 CLE
  • 04:40 CHI – Travis LaTendresse 7 yd pass from Russ Michna (Paul Edinger kick) – 58–37 CLE
  • 02:36 CLE – Ron Johnson 9 yd pass from Rohan Davey (Jason Ball kick) – 65–37 CLE
  • 00:51 CHI – Damien Harrell 17 yd pass from Russ Michna (Paul Edinger kick) – 65–44 CLE
  • Officials: Referee: Pat Garvey; Umpire: Paul King; Linesman: Bill Ward; Line judge: Bob McElwee; Back judge: James DeBell
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Raymond Philyaw (CLE)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Brandon Hefflin (CLE)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: Otis Amey (CLE)

Week 16: at Georgia Force

Period 1 2 34Total
CHI 6 14 141347
GA 14 13 71650

at The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Duluth, Georgia

  • Date: June 14
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 11,073
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 10:22 GA – MORRIS, Carl 6 yd pass from GREISEN, Chris (MARTINEZ, Carlo kick) – 7–0 GA
  • 06:30 CHI – MORGAN, Donovan 2 yd run (O'DONNELL, Joe kick failed) – 7–6 GA
  • 05:25 GA – MORRIS, Carl 30 yd pass from GREISEN, Chris (MARTINEZ, Carlo kick) – 14–6 GA

2nd Quarter:

  • 08:17 GA – MORRIS, Carl 21 yd pass from GREISEN, Chris (MARTINEZ, Carlo kick failed) – 20–6 GA
  • 04:57 CHI – LATENDRESSE,Tra 24 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (O'DONNELL, Joe kick) – 20–13 GA
  • 01:14 GA – BERGERON, Troy 7 yd pass from GREISEN, Chris (MARTINEZ, Carlo kick) – 27–13 GA
  • 00:00 CHI – MORGAN, Donovan 3 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (O'DONNELL, Joe kick) – 27–20 GA

3rd Quarter:

  • 10:45 CHI – LATENDRESSE,Tra 22 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (O'DONNELL, Joe kick) – 27–27
  • 06:20 GA – GRICE, Shane 7 yd pass from GREISEN, Chris (MARTINEZ, Carlo kick) – 34–27 GA
  • 04:34 CHI – MORGAN, Donovan 33 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (O'DONNELL, Joe kick) – 34–34

4th Quarter:

  • 14:14 GA – MORRIS, Carl 4 yd pass from GREISEN, Chris (MARTINEZ, Carlo kick) – 41–34 GA
  • 09:47 CHI – MICHNA, Russ 4 yd run (O'DONNELL, Joe kick) – 41–41
  • 05:50 GA – GREISEN, Chris 14 yd run (MARTINEZ, Carlo kick) – 48–41 GA
  • 03:07 GA – THOMPSON, Will safety – 50–41 GA
  • 00:43 CHI – MORGAN, Donovan 3 yd pass from MICHNA, Russ (O'DONNELL, Joe kick failed) – 50–47 GA
  • Officials: Referee: Bill Mccabe; Umpire: Wes Fritz; Linesman: Neil Brunner; Line judge: Paul Engleberts; Back judge: Tony Lombardo
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Chris Greisen (GA)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Will Thompson (GA)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: Carl Morris (GA)

Week 17: vs. Dallas Desperados

Period 1 2 34Total
DAL 14 21 02863
CHI 21 14 132775

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: June 22
  • Game time: 4:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: 16,260
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 14:47 CHI – Dan Alexander 0 yd fumble recovery (Todd France kick) – 7–0 CHI
  • 13:56 DAL – Josh Bush 56 yd kickoff return (Remy Hamilton kick) – 7–7
  • 09:04 CHI – Dan Alexander 1 yd run (Todd France kick) – 14–7 CHI
  • 04:26 DAL – Marcus Nash 22 yd pass from Clint Dolezel (Remy Hamilton kick) – 14–14
  • 00:41 CHI – Donovan Morgan 5 yd pass from Russ Michna (Todd France kick) – 21–14 CHI

2nd Quarter:

  • 11:04 DAL – Anthony Armstrong 8 yd pass from Clint Dolezel (Remy Hamilton kick) – 21–21
  • 07:22 CHI – Damian Harrell 19 yd pass from Russ Michna (Todd France kick) – 28–21 CHI
  • 03:21 DAL – Andrae Thurman 10 yd pass from Clint Dolezel (Remy Hamilton kick) – 28–28
  • 00:41 CHI – Donovan Morgan 3 yd pass from Russ Michna (Todd France kick) – 35–28 CHI
  • 00:00 DAL – Marcus Nash 7 yd pass from Clint Dolezel (Remy Hamilton kick) – 35–35

3rd Quarter:

  • 09:46 CHI – Damian Harrell 5 yd pass from Russ Michna (Todd France kick) – 42–35 CHI
  • 03:42 CHI – Russ Michna 1 yd run (Todd France kick failed) – 48–35 CHI

4th Quarter:

  • 13:11 CHI – John Peaua 3 yd run (Todd France kick) – 55–35 CHI
  • 09:30 DAL – Chris Sanders 2 yd run (Remy Hamilton kick) – 55–42 CHI
  • 08:23 CHI – Russ Michna 1 yd run (Todd France kick) – 62–42 CHI
  • 04:27 DAL – Andrae Thurman 15 yd pass from Chris Sanders (Remy Hamilton kick) – 62–49 CHI
  • 03:08 CHI – Donovan Morgan 32 yd pass from Sherdrick Bonner (Todd France kick) – 69–49 CHI
  • 00:51 DAL – Marcus Nash 9 yd pass from Chris Sanders (Remy Hamilton kick) – 69–56 CHI
  • 00:43 CHI – Jonathan Ordway 57 yd kickoff return (Todd France kick blocked) – 75–56 CHI
  • 00:00 DAL – Chris Sanders 8 yd run (Remy Hamilton kick) – 75–63 CHI
  • Officials: Tom McCabe; Umpire: Rich Podraza; Linesman: Rod Pearson; Line judge: Dana McKinzie; Back judge: Tony Lombardo
  • Offensive Player of the Game: Donovan Morgan (CHI)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: Liam Ezekial (CHI)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: Dan Alexander (CHI)

Playoffs

American Conference Divisional: vs. (6) Grand Rapids Rampage

Period 1 2 34Total
(6) GR 14 17 72058
(1) CHI 7 14 14641

at Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois

  • Date: July 6
  • Game time: 3:00 PM EST
  • Game attendance: TBA
Game information

1st Quarter:

  • 13:55 CHI – Travis Latendresse 33 Yd Pass From Russ Michna (Todd France Kick) – 7–0 CHI
  • 10:48 GR – Jason Shelley 24 Yd Pass From James Macpherson (Brian Gowins Kick) – 7–7
  • 04:04 GR – Cole Magner 4 Yd Pass From James Macpherson (Brian Gowins Kick) – 14–7 GR

2nd Quarter:

  • 12:52 CHI – Donovan Morgan 2 Yd Pass From Russ Michna (Todd France Kick) – 14–14
  • 09:44 GR – Kenny Higgins 24 Yd Pass From James Macpherson (Brian Gowins Kick) – 21–14 GR
  • 07:47 CHI – Travis Latendresse 27 Yd Pass From Russ Michna (Todd France Kick) – 21–21
  • 03:10 GR – Kenny Higgins 11 Yd Pass From James Macpherson (Brian Gowins Kick) – 28–21 GR
  • 00:00 GR – Brian Gowins 25 Yd Field Goal – 31–21 GR

3rd Quarter:

  • 10:03 CHI – Travis Latendresse 19 Yd Pass From Russ Michna (Todd France Kick) – 31–28 GR
  • 05:59 GR – Kenny Higgins 3 Yd Pass From James Macpherson (Brian Gowins Kick) – 38–28 GR
  • 03:17 CHI – Dan Alexander 2 Yd Run (Todd France Kick) – 38–35 GR

4th Quarter:

  • 13:00 GR – James Macpherson 1 Yd Run (Brian Gowins Kick) – 45–35 GR
  • 04:49 GR – Terrell Browden 1 Yd Run (Brian Gowins Kick Failed) – 51–35 GR
  • 03:17 CHI – Donovan Morgan 17 Yd Pass From Russ Michna (Two-Point Conversion Failed) – 51–41 GR
  • 01:27 GR – Cole Magner 3 Yd Pass From James Macpherson (Brian Gowins Kick) – 58–41 GR
  • Officials: TBA
  • Offensive Player of the Game: James MacPherson (GR)
  • Defensive Player of the Game: William Haith (GR)
  • Ironman Player of the Game: N/A

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