2008 Chicago Rush Roster
Team Record: 11-5
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: Mike Hohensee (11-5)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 126,994, Avg. 15,874 in 8 home dates
2008 Chicago Rush Results
The Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League ended the 2008 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Rush yielded 765 points, fewest in the league. Chicago racked up 926 points. Russ Michna tossed for 2,721 yards. Donovan Morgan caught 111 balls for 1,281 yards, while Damian Harrell and Travis LaTendresse provided receiving help also.
Dan Alexander rushed for a team-leading 241 yards.
Dennison Robinson snatched 13 opponent throws. James Baron and John Moyer each topped pass rushers with 5 sacks.
Mike Hohensee coached the team. The 2008 Chicago Rush lost in the Division Playoff.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Alexander | FB/LB | March 17, 1978 | 6'0" | 257 | Nebraska | Wentzville, MO USA |
| DeJuan Alfonzo | WR/LB | January 12, 1977 | 6'0" | 220 | Indiana State | Indianapolis, IN |
| James Baron | DL | June 8, 1973 | 6'4" | 260 | Virginia Tech | Hammond, IN |
| Sherdrick Bonner | QB | October 19, 1968 | 6'4" | 240 | Cal State-Northridge | Azusa, CA |
| Robert Boss | FB/LB | October 19, 1983 | 6'5" | 295 | Northern Michigan | Charlevoix, MI |
| Ryan Dennard | WR | February 27, 1979 | 6'3" | 215 | Arizona State | Albuquerque, NM |
| Paul Edinger | K | January 17, 1978 | 5'8" | 175 | Michigan St. | Frankfort, MI USA |
| Beau Elliott | OL | January 8, 1983 | 6'3" | 320 | Indiana (PA) | Natrona Heights, PA |
| Liam Ezekiel | DL | October 30, 1982 | 6'0" | 249 | Northeastern | Arlington, MA USA |
| Todd France | K | February 13, 1980 | 6'3" | 200 | Toledo | Toledo, OH USA |
| Dan Frantz | K | July 9, 1977 | 6'1" | 200 | Portland State | Vancouver, WA |
| Damian Harrell | WR | September 1, 1975 | 6'3" | 180 | Florida State | Miami, FL |
| Carlos Hendricks | DB | August 31, 1983 | 5'11" | 190 | Alabama-Birmingham | Montgomery, AL |
| Matt Kinsinger | FB | March 16, 1977 | 6'2" | 265 | Slippery Rock (PA) | Meyersdale, PA |
| Travis LaTendresse | WR | March 30, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | Utah | |
| Ben McCombs | OL/DL | March 20, 1980 | 6'3" | 260 | Mid-American Nazarene (KS) | Bakersfield, CA |
| Russ Michna | QB | February 3, 1981 | 6'2" | 225 | Western Illinois | Hoffman Estates, IL |
| Donovan Morgan | WR | July 29, 1982 | 6'2" | 187 | La-Lafayette | New Orleans, LA USA |
| John Moyer | DL | February 24, 1975 | 6'3" | 265 | Eastern Illinois | Orangeville, IL |
| Joe O'Donnell | K | February 11, 1975 | 5'10" | 180 | Maryland | Fox Chapel, PA |
| Jonathan Ordway | DB | October 19, 1978 | 5'10" | 190 | Boston College | Tampa, FL |
| John Peaua | LB | July 7, 1973 | 6'2" | 280 | Nevada | Reno, NV |
| Joe Peters | OL/DL | December 21, 1981 | 6'4" | 275 | Concordia (MN) | Cold Spring, MN |
| Dennison Robinson | DB | September 7, 1978 | 6'0" | 195 | West Georgia | Mobile, AL |
| James Sadler | WR/DB | September 23, 1981 | 6'0" | 215 | Southwest Oklahoma | Manteca, CA |
| John Sikora | OL | October 2, 1976 | 6'4" | 280 | Slippery Rock (PA) | Cesson, PA |
| Khreem Smith | OL/DL | July 7, 1979 | 6'4" | 250 | Oklahoma St. | St. James, Jamaica |
| Jeremy Unertl | DB | September 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 225 | Wisconsin-LaCrosse | Lomira, WI |
| Demetrios Walker | DL | April 21, 1981 | 6'2" | 260 | Middle Tennessee State | Kansas City, MO |
| Talib Wise | WR/DB | August 13, 1982 | 5'10" | 210 | Nevada | Chicago, IL |
