2010 Chicago Rush Roster
Team Record: 10-6
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's Midwest Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Mike Hohensee (10-6)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 65,780, Avg. 8,223 in 8 home dates
2010 Chicago Rush Results
The Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League ended the 2010 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the Arena League's Midwest Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Rush racked up 906 points, and the defense surrendered 873. Russ Michna directed the offense, throwing for 3,862 yards. Samie Parker caught 78 balls for 1,137 yards, while Nichiren Flowers provided receiving help also.
Robert Boss rushed for a team-leading 119 yards for Chicago.
Josh Ferguson intercepted 9 opponent throws. Joe Peters sacked quarterbacks 6 times, leading the way for a team which created 21 sacks.
Mike Hohensee coached the team. The 2010 Chicago Rush lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeJuan Alfonzo | WR/LB | January 12, 1977 | 6'0" | 220 | Indiana State | Indianapolis, IN |
| Mike Alston | DL | August 28, 1985 | 6'2" | 250 | Toledo | Columbus, OH |
| Robert Boss | FB/LB | October 19, 1983 | 6'5" | 295 | Northern Michigan | Charlevoix, MI |
| Thaddeus Coleman | OL | June 20, 1985 | 6'8" | 335 | Mississippi Valley State | North Chicago, IL |
| Beau Elliott | OL | January 8, 1983 | 6'3" | 320 | Indiana (PA) | Natrona Heights, PA |
| Josh Ferguson | DB | June 14, 1985 | 5'7" | 180 | Texas-El Paso | Hayward, CA |
| Brandon Fields | WR/DB | May 7, 1982 | 5'11" | 195 | Tennessee Tech | Cleveland, OH |
| Nichiren Flowers | WR/DB | August 26, 1983 | 6'2" | 215 | Nevada | Tulare, CA |
| Chris Gould | K | December 10, 1985 | 6'0" | 215 | Virginia | Lock Haven, PA |
| Kenny Higgins | WR | September 21, 1982 | 6'1" | 187 | Toledo | Long Beach, CA |
| Travis LaTendresse | WR | March 30, 1982 | 6'1" | 205 | Utah | |
| Palauni Ma'Sun | OL | December 21, 1985 | 6'5" | 320 | Oregon | Kahuku, HI |
| Chris Martin | DB | September 18, 1976 | 5'11" | 190 | Washington State | Brooklyn, NY |
| Jamus Martin | DL | December 31, 1969 | 6'3" | 240 | Marshall | Amherst, VA |
| Shawn McMackin | OL/DL | December 19, 1984 | 6'4" | 300 | Hofstra | River Vale, NJ |
| Chris Merkle | OL/DL | April 27, 1987 | 6'3" | 270 | Stony Brook | Nutley, NJ |
| Russ Michna | QB | February 3, 1981 | 6'2" | 225 | Western Illinois | Hoffman Estates, IL |
| Mike Newkirk | DL | August 12, 1986 | 6'4" | 210 | Wisconsin | Ladysmith, WI |
| Syvelle Newton | WR | February 17, 1983 | 6'1" | 210 | South Carolina | Bennettsville, SC |
| Samie Parker | WR | March 25, 1981 | 5'11" | 190 | Oregon | Long Beach, CA USA |
| Joe Peters | OL/DL | December 21, 1981 | 6'4" | 275 | Concordia (MN) | Cold Spring, MN |
| JJ Raterink | QB | August 4, 1981 | 6'2" | 210 | Wyoming | Longmont, CO |
| Nygel Rogers | WR/DB | March 10, 1981 | 6'1" | 205 | Appalachian State | |
| Clifton Smith | FB/LB | July 21, 1980 | 6'3" | 255 | Syracuse | Freeport, NY USA |
| Marco Thomas | WR | November 27, 1983 | 6'0" | 195 | Western Illinois | Chicago, IL |
| Will Thompson | DL | December 26, 1981 | 6'3" | 255 | Georgia | Warner Robins, GA |
| Alan Turner | WR/DB | October 10, 1984 | 6'0" | 200 | Southern Illinois | El Paso, IL |
| Quartez Vickerson | DL | November 12, 1980 | 6'5" | 310 | Grand Valley State (MI) | Flint, MI |
| Mark Weivoda | OL/DL | November 29, 1980 | 6'2" | 290 | Idaho State | Caldwell, ID |
| Josh White | FB/LB | March 8, 1977 | 6'0" | 275 | California | Honolulu, HI |
| Darnell Whitley | OL/DL | March 31, 1986 | 6'6" | 330 | Waldorf (IA) |
