2011 Chicago Rush season explained

Team:Chicago Rush
Year:2011
Record:13–5
Division Place:1st NC Central
Coach:Bob McMillen
Stadium:Allstate Arena
Playoffs:Won Conference Semifinals (Dallas) 54–41
Lost Conference Championship (Arizona) 48–54
Afldpy:Vic Hall

The 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.

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]

WeekDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocationReport
ScoreRecord
1MondayMarch 147:30 p.m. CDTat Milwaukee MustangsW 49–411–0Bradley Center[2]
2FridayMarch 187:00 p.m. CDTPhiladelphia SoulW 62–282–0Allstate Arena[3]
3FridayMarch 257:30 p.m. CDTSan Jose SaberCatsW 54–413–0Allstate Arena[4]
4SaturdayApril 23:00 p.m. CDTat Cleveland GladiatorsL 48–553–1Quicken Loans Arena[5]
5Bye
6SaturdayApril 167:05 p.m. CDTat Iowa BarnstormersW 50–494–1Wells Fargo Arena[6]
7FridayApril 227:00 p.m. CDTKansas City CommandL 51–584–2Allstate Arena[7]
8SaturdayApril 307:00 p.m. CDTNew Orleans VooDooW 50–285–2Allstate Arena[8]
9SaturdayMay 77:00 p.m. CDTat Tulsa TalonsL 45–645–3BOK Center[9]
10SaturdayMay 147:05 p.m. CDTat Arizona RattlersW 50–496–3US Airways Center[10]
11SundayMay 223:00 p.m. CDTDallas VigilantesW 69–577–3Allstate Arena[11]
12FridayMay 277:30 p.m. CDTTulsa TalonsW 49–488–3Allstate Arena[12]
13SaturdayJune 41:00 p.m. CDTat Kansas City CommandW 58–309–3Sprint Center[13]
14Bye
15SaturdayJune 189:00 p.m. CDTat Spokane ShockL 60–639–4Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena[14]
16SundayJune 263:00 p.m. CDTIowa BarnstormersW 58–4810–4Allstate Arena[15]
17FridayJuly 17:30 p.m. CDTUtah BlazeW 59–3511–4Allstate Arena[16]
18SaturdayJuly 96:35 p.m. CDTat Georgia ForceW 51–4112–4Arena at Gwinnett Center[17]
19SaturdayJuly 167:30 p.m. CDTat Dallas VigilantesW 53–4413–4American Airlines Center[18]
20SaturdayJuly 237:00 p.m. CDTMilwaukee MustangsL 41–5413–5Allstate Arena[19]

Playoffs

RoundDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocationReport
NC SemifinalsFridayJuly 297:30 p.m. CDTDallas VigilantesW 54–51Allstate Arena[20]
NC ChampionshipSaturdayAugust 69:00 p.m. CDTat Arizona RattlersL 48–54US Airways Arena[21]

Regular season

Week 20: vs. Milwaukee Mustangs

Playoffs

National Conference Championship: at (1) Arizona Rattlers

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historic AFL 18-Game Schedule Kicks Off on March 11, 2011 . Marissa Merritt . October 27, 2010 . Arena Football League . January 14, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Michna Leads Rush to Victory Against Mustangs. March 14, 2011. Chicago Rush. March 17, 2011.
  3. Web site: Rush Win In Front of Largest Crowd Since 2008. March 18, 2011. Chicago Rush. March 21, 2011.
  4. Web site: Chicago Rush Defeat Rival SaberCats and Advance to 3–0. March 25, 2011. Chicago Rush. March 26, 2011.
  5. Web site: Chicago Rush Fall 55–48 to Undefeated Cleveland Gladiators. April 2, 2011. Chicago Rush. April 2, 2011.
  6. Web site: Chicago Rush Defeat Rival Barnstormers 50–49. April 16, 2011. Chicago Rush. April 21, 2011.
  7. Web site: Chicago Rush Fall to Kansas City Command 51–58. April 22, 2011. Chicago Rush. April 23, 2011.
  8. Web site: Chicago Rush Defeat New Orleans VooDoo, 50–28. April 30, 2011. Chicago Rush. May 12, 2011.
  9. Web site: Chicago Rush Fall to Tulsa Talons, 45–64. May 7, 2011. Chicago Rush. May 12, 2011.
  10. Web site: Chicago Rush Defeat Arizona Rattlers With Last Second Field Goal, 50–49. May 15, 2011. Chicago Rush. May 16, 2011.
  11. Web site: Rush Close Out Vigilantes, Seize Control of Central Division. May 22, 2011. Chicago Rush. May 26, 2011.
  12. Web site: Chicago Rush Edge Tulsa Talons for Third Win in a Row. May 29, 2011. Chicago Rush. May 31, 2011.
  13. Web site: Chicago Rush Take Command for Fourth Win in a Row. June 4, 2011. Chicago Rush. June 5, 2011.
  14. Web site: Spokane Shock Stun Chicago Rush, 60–63. June 18, 2011. Chicago Rush. June 21, 2011.
  15. Web site: Complete Defensive Efforts Puts the Rush in Control Over Iowa. June 29, 2011. Chicago Rush. June 30, 2011.
  16. Web site: Rush Put Out Blaze to Clinch Playoff Spot, 59–35. July 1, 2011. Chicago Rush. July 5, 2011.
  17. Web site: Chicago Rush Defeat Georgia Force, 51–41. July 9, 2011. Chicago Rush. July 12, 2011.
  18. Web site: Rush Clinch Central Division Title with 53–44 Win Over Vigilantes. July 16, 2011. Chicago Rush. July 19, 2011.
  19. Web site: Chicago Rush Fall to Milwaukee Mustangs in Regular Season Finale. July 23, 2011. Chicago Rush. July 26, 2011.
  20. Web site: Rush Head to Conference Championship with Win over Vigilantes. July 29, 2011. Chicago Rush. August 5, 2011.
  21. Web site: Rush Fall to the Rattlers 54–48, End Playoff Run. August 6, 2011. Chicago Rush. August 9, 2011.

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