2013 Chicago Rush season

Ownership

On November 12, 2012, the Chicago Rush were purchased by a group, headed by Julee White of Testarossa Entertainment, but the purchase was terminated by the AFL three months later due to the ownership's failure to meet league obligations.

On February 7, 2013, the Rush were purchased by Star Rush Football, LLC, an ownership led by private-equity firm manager David Staral Jr. Weeks later, they finalized a deal with Allstate Arena in Rosemont to play all but two home games. 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. 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. 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.

It was announced on May 24 that the Rush would not play either of its final two home games at Allstate Arena. 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.

Standings

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.

Playoffs

Final roster

Staff

References

References

1. (November 21, 2012). "New ownership group takes over Chicago Rush". Daily Herald.
2. Danny Ecker. (January 31, 2013). "Chicago Rush owner out after less than three months". Crain Communications, Inc..
3. [http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/sports/702089768/ AFL approves new owner for Chicago Rush], ''The Daily Herald'', February 8, 2013
4. [http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20130227/BLOGS04/130229776/chicago-rush-to-play-at-allstate-arena-this-season Chicago Rush to play at Allstate Arena this season], Danny Ecker, ''ChicagoBusiness.com'', February 27, 2013
5. [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
6. Danny Ecker. (March 18, 2013). "Chicago Rush unveil new jerseys, colors". Crain Communications, Inc..
7. Danny Ecker. (May 7, 2013). "Rush owner Staral: I'm out". Crain Communications, Inc..
8. Danny Ecker. (May 24, 2013). "Chicago Rush won't play final games at Allstate Arena". Crain Communications, Inc..
9. (May 30, 2013). "Rush to Play Third Home Game in Rockford". Arena Football League.
10. (November 13, 2012). "AFL Announces 2013 Schedule". Arena Football League.
11. "2013 Arena Football League Schedule". Arenafan.com.
12. Fred Mitchell. (March 23, 2013). "Barnstormers spoil Rush opener". [[Chicago Tribune]].
13. (March 31, 2013). "Rush drop second game of season to Spokane". Arenafan.com.
14. (April 6, 2013). "Rush earn win in San Antonio 48–41". Arenafan.com.
15. (April 14, 2013). "Rush defeat Power 45–14 behind stout defensive effort". Arenafan.com.
16. (April 21, 2013). "Rush defeat Utah Blaze in last second to improve to 3–2". Arenafan.com.
17. (April 26, 2013). "Chicago defeats Iowa in overtime thriller 64–63". Arenafan.com.
18. (May 4, 2013). "Rush drop third game of season 72–41 to Philadelphia Soul". Arenafan.com.
19. (May 12, 2013). "Rush drop heartbreaker to Cleveland 53–50". Arenafan.com.
20. (May 19, 2013). "Rattlers escape Chicago with 56–49 victory". Arenafan.com.
21. (May 26, 2013). "Chicago runs over VooDoo". Arenafan.com.
22. (June 2, 2013). "Chicago Rush Escape Jungle with 63–55 Victory over the Orlando Predators". Arenafan.com.
23. (June 9, 2013). "Rush Crush Blaze, 67–43, Behind 26 Straight Points and Stout Defense". Arenafan.com.
24. Jeff Sims. (June 16, 2012). "Bad Decisions in Final Minute Cost Rush Against Talons". Arenafan.com.
25. (June 23, 2013). "Reggie Gray's two-point dive caps thrilling Rush victory over Storm". Arenafan.com.
26. (July 6, 2013). "Rush Knocked Out by 51–6 Soul Run, Fall to 6–2 on the Road". Arenafan.com.
27. (July 14, 2013). "Gladiators eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Chicago". Arenafan.com.
28. (July 28, 2013). "SaberCats Conclude Regular Season With Win, 65–40 Over the Chicago Rush". Arenafan.com.
29. (August 2, 2013). "Shock hold off the Rush in 69-47 win". Arenafan.com.