2013 Chicago Rush Media Guide Was Produced by the Rush Commu- Nications Department
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1 Table of CONTENTS Staff Directory 3 2013 Schedule 4 2013 Roster 5-6 Coaching Staff 7-9 Football Staff 10 Player Biographies 11-26 Team History 27-30 Season by Season 31-33 2012 Season Review 34-54 All-Time Team Stats 55-82 Top Performers 83-85 All-Time Roster 86-91 Highs and Lows 92-93 2013 Dancers 94 Media Information 95 Community Relations 96 Allstate Arena 97 AFL 98-101 2013 AFL Leaders 102 2013 AFL Awards 103 2013 AFL Schedule 104 2013 CBS Schedule 105 Commissioner Kurz 104 Officials 105 AFL Contacts 108 Coverage Map 109 2013 Opponents 110-115 The 2013 Chicago Rush Media Guide was produced by the Rush Commu- nications Department. Information within is for use by accredited members of the news media. Those desiring to use this information for commercial purposes must contact the Chicago Rush Communications Department. This guide is based on information available through March 8, 2013. Designed by: Mike McLaughlin Written by: Mike McLaughlin & Brian Szubrych Contributions by: Erin Herrmann & Ryan Young 2 Staff DIRECTORY Front Office Owner/Managing Director David Staral Executive Vice President Ryan Simmons Director of Football Operations Jon Redmond Director of Game & Ticket Operations Craig Bornemeier Direcfor of Marketing & Public Relations Mike McLaughlin Dance Team Coordinator Gloria Esposito Marketing & Public Relations Executive Brian Szubrych Fan Relations Executives Kyle August, Mike Marsico, Mollye Peters Interns Carlos Jimenez, Jessica Scott, Cody Soukup Zonzerrias McGowin-Woods, Aaron Reid, Irvin Duffy Matthew Farrenkops, Scott Skuteris Football Operations Head Coach Bob McMillen Assistant Head Coach & Def. Coordinator Walt Housman Offensive Coordinator Siaha Burley Director of Player Personnel & Ass’t Coach Scott Bailey Equipment Manager Jeff Henderson Medical Staff Head Team Physician Dr. Raj Khanna, MD Head Athletic Trainer Brandon Gonzalez 3 4 Alphabetical Training Camp ROSTER Num. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. College 4 Anderson, Brandon DB 5'11 185 2 Akron 23 Barnes, Freddie WR 6'1 210 R Bowling Green 24 Burks, Darnell DB 6'0 200 2 Fort Valley State 14 Calvin, Jorrick DB 5'11 190 2 Troy 11 Coffman, Carson QB 6'3 215 2 Kansas State 18 Cox, Landon WR 6'3 225 R Northern Illinois 45 Crittenton, Jarrett DL 6'6 300 2 Middle Tennessee State 79 Edwards, Steve OL 6'5 340 4 Central Florida 9 Everett, Marcus LB 6'1 210 4 UCLA 10 Forse, Nate WR 6'4 220 4 California (PA) 1 Gray, Reggie WR 5'10 175 4 Western Illinois 58 Hardwick, Jacob DL 6'3 275 2 Albany State 12 Hoke, Anthony DL 6'1 250 3 Cincinnati 7 Jackson, Tyus LB 6'3 265 4 Memphis 89 Johnson, Taurus WR 6'1 215 2 South Florida 52 Knapton, Gabe LB 6'3 260 R Wyoming 66 Maddux, Jeff OL 6'4 315 3 Central Michigan 75 Madison, Colin OL 6'4 325 2 Temple 6 Martinez, Jose K 5'10 205 R UTEP 55 McNally, Brian DL 6'3 265 R New Hampshire 21 Moody, Semaj DB 5'10 195 2 South Carolina State 70 Niland, Greg OL 6'5 310 2 Massachusetts 27 Norton, Jarell DB 6'0 190 3 Arkansas 63 O'Neill, Ryan OL 6'4 295 2 Dartmouth 34 Payne, JJ FB 5'11 255 3 Western Illinois 3 Phinisee, Joe DB 5'10 190 4 Walsh 73 Plue, Ken OL 6'6 345 R Purdue 98 Quaye, Ko DL 6'1 305 2 South Dakota 88 Stewart, Juamorris WR 6'3 210 2 Southern 91 Walker, Derek DL 6'4 290 2 Illinois 71 Wills, Jeff OL 6'1 335 R Minnesota 2 Wright, Rodney WR 5'10 185 6 Fresno State Pronunciation Guide: Forse: Like the word “Force” Knapton: NAP-ton Semaj: seh-MAJ Phinisee: FIN-eh-see Quaye: Kay 5 Numerical Training Camp ROSTER Num. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. College 1 Gray, Reggie WR 5'10 175 4 Western Illinois 2 Wright, Rodney WR 5'10 185 6 Fresno State 3 Phinisee, Joe DB 5'10 190 4 Walsh 4 Anderson, Brandon DB 5'11 185 2 Akron 6 Martinez, Jose K 5'10 205 R UTEP 7 Jackson, Tyus LB 6'3 265 4 Memphis 9 Everett, Marcus LB 6'1 210 4 UCLA 10 Forse, Nate WR 6'4 220 4 California (PA) 11 Coffman, Carson QB 6'3 215 2 Kansas State 12 Hoke, Anthony DL 6'1 250 3 Cincinnati 14 Calvin, Jorrick DB 5'11 190 2 Troy 18 Cox, Landon WR 6'3 225 R Northern Illinois 21 Moody, Semaj DB 5'10 195 2 South Carolina State 23 Barnes, Freddie WR 6'1 210 R Bowling Green 24 Burks, Darnell DB 6'0 200 2 Fort Valley State 27 Norton, Jarell DB 6'0 190 3 Arkansas 34 Payne, JJ FB 5'11 255 3 Western Illinois 45 Crittenton, Jarrett DL 6'6 300 2 Middle Tennessee State 52 Knapton, Gabe LB 6'3 260 R Wyoming 55 McNally, Brian DL 6'3 265 R New Hampshire 58 Hardwick, Jacob DL 6'3 275 2 Albany State 63 O'Neill, Ryan OL 6'4 295 2 Dartmouth 66 Maddux, Jeff OL 6'4 315 3 Central Michigan 70 Niland, Greg OL 6'5 310 2 Massachusetts 71 Wills, Jeff OL 6'1 335 R Minnesota 73 Plue, Ken OL 6'6 345 R Purdue 75 Madison, Colin OL 6'4 325 2 Temple 79 Edwards, Steve OL 6'5 340 4 Central Florida 88 Stewart, Juamorris WR 6'3 210 2 Southern 89 Johnson, Taurus WR 6'1 215 2 South Florida 91 Walker, Derek DL 6'4 290 2 Illinois 98 Quaye, Ko DL 6'1 305 2 South Dakota Pronunciation Guide: Forse: Like the word “Force” Phinisee: FIN-eh-see Knapton: NAP-ton Semaj: seh-MAJ Quaye: Kay 6 Head Coach Bob MCMILLEN Bob McMillen enters his third season as the head coach of the Chicago Rush after a 10-8 campaign in 2012. Following a remarkable rookie cam- paign in which he led Chicago to a 13-5 record and a berth in the Nation- al Conference Championship Game, McMillen continued to produce a winning brand of football in town dur- ing his sophomore season. The Rush posted their second consecutive winning season under McMillen in 2012, finishing 10-8, includ- ing a 4-2 record against Central Divi- sion foes. Even more remarkable, the Rush won all but two games at Allstate Arena in 2012. Per usual, a stout defense was at the head of McMillen’s team. After surrendering a League-low 46.3 points per game in 2011, McMillen’s troops allowed just 2.4 yards per carry in 2012 to cement their place as one of the League’s best rushing defenses. McMillen has become a Chicago staple, first as a player, when he spent the last five years of his illustrious 13-year play- ing career with the Rush, and then as a coach, when he transitioned immediately to the sideline following the end of his playing days. In 2012, McMillen was named the 17th Greatest Player in Arena Football. McMillen was a three-time college football All-American for Illinois Benedictine. He began his collegiate career at College of DuPage, where he played tight end. He and his wife, Joanie, have two sons and a daughter. 7 Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator Walt HOUSMAN Coach Hous is in his eleventh season with the Rush organization after originally joining the team on February 1, 2001 as the Assistant Defensive Coordinator and Line Coach. He was promoted to Defensive Coordinator Oc- tober 15, 2001 and he has also served as Assistant Head Coach from 2002-2007. Coach Hous spent two seasons (2009-2010) as the De- fensive Line Coach at Holy Cross University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Has had a pair of Rush linemen selected to the All-Arena team – John Moyer (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) and James Baron (2002), and one named to the All-Rookie team – Khreem Smith (2006). Moyer was voted AFL Lineman of the Year after the 2004 season. Coached the strongest defense in Rush history in 2007, as the team ranked first in the AFL in scoring defense, giving up just 44.9 points per game; first in takeaways, with 44; and first in opponent passer rating, holding opposing QBs to a rating of just 91.4. The Rush defensive line finished tied for third in the AFL in sacks in 2006 with 21. In 2004, the Rush offensive line allowed a league-low three sacks in 2002. Served as the Defensive Line Coach for Central Connecticut State University in the fall of 1999. Spent the fall of 2000 as the Linebackers Coach at Saint Anslem College in Manches- ter, NH. Spent seven seasons at the University of South Dakota, including a two-year stint as the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach (1997-1998). Prior to those roles he served as the Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach (1994-1996) as well as the De- fensive Line Coach and Strength Coordinator (1992-1993). Also has coached in the AFL with the New Orleans Night (1992) and Miami Hooters (1995). Began his coaching career as the Defensive Line Coach at Upsala College in 1988, also served as an Assistant Coach at Merrimack (NH) High School in 1989-1990. Played in the AFL for four seasons as an offensive and defensive lineman with the New York Knights (1988), the Denver Dynamite (1989-1990) and the New Orleans Night (1991). He also played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints in 1987.