Rush to Make Roster Moves

After a disappointing 2-5 start, the Rush have announced that they are taking offers from OIFL teams to build for the future. Rush owner/general manager Brett Richardson, announced the decisions on Monday. "We have decided to explore some options to get back into the ballgame. While I don't like giving up a player like Perry Lambert, I think anytime we can get talent at certain positions where we are weak, and give us draft picks to help us in the future, we will be better long-term." Acknowledging some mistakes, Richardson said that too many rookies have hurt the on-field progress of the Rush. "We should have held our cards closer last fall and this spring. That was my mistake. We need guys who can play and have leadership potential. That is the type of guy were looking for. I think our fans will understand that if we get back into the draft, and make the right moves, we can get a player equal to or if not better then Lambert." The reason for the move in large part is due to the fact that the Rush have played the toughest schedule in the league to date and have little to show for it. "Were getting our butts kicked in.. Our line is weak and has to improve, that is clear. So far we have played Memphis and Evansville, two of the best teams in the league, and now we face Mobile and New England, another two top five teams. Then we go back into division play and have to face Evansville, Rosemont, and then face Minneapolis, who is having a great season. Were in the prepare for next year mode."

Rush Announce Fallen Hero's Fund Golf Scramble

Today, the St. Louis Rush of the OIFL have announced that they are hosting the First St. Louis Rush/Fallen Hero's Fund Golf Scramble. The event will be held on Monday, September 4th, at the Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club, in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

The proceeds of this event will go to the Intrepid Fallen Hero's Fund. The Fund was established to create a a rehabilitation facility for those injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan War's. Though funding for the construction of the facility is complete, costs such as treatment still remains a large and necessary need.

Rush Owner and General Manager, Brett Richardson discussed the event:

"What a way to do our share for those who have served our country during the past five years in the defense of our nation and its freedom. We are excited about not only playing golf at one of the St. Louis Area's finest public courses, but to do something for our troops. "

Rush Defensive Specialist, Jim Brown, who severed one tour in Afghanistan and one tour in Iraq, with the 101st Airborne, will serve as Rush Honorary Chairperson. "I can't think of a better way to give back to my teammates in the Army."

The cost of the tournament will be $150 per person, or $600 per team and will include a golf shirt, lunch, and post-tournament award ceremony. Individual prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive will also be awarded. For each team that enters, they will be matched up with a local personality or Rush player or coach.

To sign up or for more information call: 314-STL-RUSH or 1-800-STL-RUSH

http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/fallenheroes/about/

Rush Owner Meets the Press

Rush Owner, Brett Richardson, had a roundtable with the press during a tour of the new Boeing Center to discuss league happenings

On the season so far:
"Think we have played well, hopefully we will continue to play well. I know the schedule is not really on our side. We play two very good teams the next two weeks. Look, were a very young team that is getting experience. We had a strategy and were going forward."

On owner disagreements:
"Anytime you are in a league with a diverse group, you will have owners not see things eye to eye. That is a given."

On the Boeing Center:
"What a fantastic place to play in. Were proud of what were able to do here and the commitment we have received from Boeing."

On if the Boeing Center should employ a retractable roof, like San Francisco:
"Well..take it for what its worth, but that city has always been known for having 'flakes' or you know, we don't have to go down that road, but what a joke. It would be a huge advantage though to have to play in hot Missouri 95 degree humidity in July, August, and September. They don't call the state Misery for nothing.. Speaking tongue and cheek for a second, could the Hooligans handle 95 degree temps and 90% humidity?"

On power polls and such:
"Who cares really? The only number I'm interested in, and the only number Coach Martz and the players are interested in is the numbers in the left hand column. Its good locker room and water cooler talk, but the league isn't based on B(C)S formulas to determine who makes the playoffs or postseason, its based on wins and how you do in your division and conference. Yea there are going to be some whiny ass types that will cry because some of the newer teams get into the playoffs because of their record and weaker divisions at the expense of some of the long standing teams, but that's how the balls break. The polls are fun to do and look at but that is about it."

On the First Annual, ST LOUIS RUSH/Intrepid Fallen Hero's Fund Golf Scramble:
"Were going to host our first Fallen Hero's Fund Golf Scramble on September 4th at Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club. We expect that 100% of the profits of this event will go to the Intrepid Fallen hero's Fund. The Intrepid Air and Space Museum based in New York City, by the way, the carrier my Grandfather served on in World War II, are the people that have organized this charity for our wounded and injured soldiers. We think its a great charity to be involved with. More information about the Golf Scramble will be forthcoming."

For more information about the Fallen hero's Fund go to: http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/fallenheroes/index.php

Rush Look Drop Close one to Minneapolis

After winning their first game ever in OIFL, the St. Louis Rush lost to Minneapolis 35-29 to go to 1-1 in OIFL play. The Rush will travel to Chicago to take on the Rosemont Horizons in Midwest Division action on Sunday.

Rush show Central Iowa Primetime Offense

The St. Louis Rush defeated Central Iowa 45-26 to earn their first win in the Boeing Center. The win puts the Rush in a first place tie in the Midwest Division with Evansville and Rosemont; all three teams won their inagural OIFL game.