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| Conference | American | |
| Division | Central | |
| Year founded | 2003 | |
| Home arena | Pepsi Center | |
| City, State | Denver, Colorado | |
| Head Coach | Mike Dailey | |
| ArenaBowl championships | 1: 2005 |
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| Conference titles | 1: 2005 |
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| Division titles | 2: 2005 & 2006 |
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| Wild Card berths | 2: 2004 & 2007 |
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Colorado Crush is an Arena Football League team that began play as a 2003 expansion team. The 2008 Colorado Crush season is the sixth season for the franchise The Central Division is one of four divisions that make up the Arena Football League. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Mike Dailey is an Arena Football League coach for the Colorado Crush. The ArenaBowl is the Arena Football League 's championship game The Arena Football League (AFL was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Crush play in the Central Division of the American Conference.
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History
The team is based in Denver, Colorado and play at Pepsi Center, which also serves as the home to the National Lacrosse League's Colorado Mammoth, the National Hockey League's Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. Pepsi Center (aka The Can) is an Arena located in Denver Colorado, USA. The National Lacrosse League (NLL is the league of men's indoor lacrosse in North America. The Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Colorado Avalanche are a professional Ice hockey team based in Denver Colorado, United States The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. The principal owner of the franchise is Denver Broncos legend and Hall of Famer John Elway (Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer), with Stan Kroenke, owner of the Nuggets, the Avalanche, Pepsi Center, the Altitude Sports network and the majority Broncos owner Pat Bowlen as a minority owner. The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the Hall of fame of the National Football League (NFL John Albert Elway Jr (born June 28, 1960) is a retired Hall of Fame American football Quarterback. Enos Stanley "Stan" Kroenke (born 1947 in Columbia Missouri) is an American business entrepreneur who is listed in the Forbes 400 as one of the Patrick Dennis Bowlen (born February 18, 1944 in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin) is the Owner President and Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Broncos The Crush compete in the Central Division of the American Conference. After a horrendous 2003 inaugural season, in which they finished 2-14, the Crush rebounded to go 11-5 and make the playoffs in their second year. On June 12, 2005 they won ArenaBowl XIX (19) in Las Vegas' Thomas & Mack Center over the Georgia Force 51-48, in only their third year of existence. The ArenaBowl is the Arena Football League 's championship game Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally The Thomas & Mack Center is an arena on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas in Las Vegas Nevada, USA. The Georgia Force is in no way related to the San Antonio Force, which was an Arena Football League team that played only in the 1992 season before disbanding
In their fourth year, the Crush ended up 11-5, with the AC Central title for the second year in a row. In the Divisional Round however, the Crush lost in an upset to the fifth-seeded (and eventual ArenaBowl champion) Chicago Rush 63-46. The Chicago Rush is a team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 2001 expansion team
The team's mascot is an anamorphic bull named "Crusher. "[1]
Highlights
- On Sunday, June 12, 2005, the Crush hosted the American Conference Championship game against their division rival, the Chicago Rush. The Chicago Rush is a team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 2001 expansion team Colorado had the lead late in the game 43-40 and DB Rashad Floyd managed to intercept a TD pass from QB Matt D'Orazio, but it turns out that he was called for holding. Matthew "Matt" Louis D’Orazio (born October 1, 1976 in Elyria Ohio) is an Arena football Quarterback who currently Chicago would tie the game with kicker Keith Gispert's 17-yard field goal. In overtime, the Crush would get the win with QB John Dutton completing a 22-yard TD pass to WR/LB Antowone 'Andy' McCullough, sending them to ArenaBowl XIX (where they would eventually win). Antowone McCullough (born November 11, 1975 in Dayton Ohio) is an Arena Football League Wide receiver for the Cleveland Gladiators ArenaBowl XIX was the 2005 championship game of the Arena Football League, and was played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Nevada On the AFL's 20 Greatest Highlights Countdown, this game is at #20. [2]
- On Friday, February 6, 2004, in a Week 1 contest against the Las Vegas Gladiators, the Crush were still looking for their first home win in franchise history. The Cleveland Gladiators are an Arena Football League franchise based in Cleveland Ohio. In the final 12 seconds of the game, the Crush would have QB John Dutton complete a 7-yard TD pass to WR Damian Harrell (with a failed two-point conversion), recover an onside kick, and have Dutton complete a 33-yard pass to Harrell. Damian Deron Harrell (born September 1, 1975 in Miami, Florida) is an Arena football Wide receiver who is currently a With 12 points in 12 seconds, Colorado would win 43-42 and get their first-ever win at home. On the AFL's 20 Greatest Highlights Countdown, this is at #15. [3]
- On Saturday, February 5, 2005, in a Week 2 home game against their division rival, the Grand Rapids Rampage, QB John Dutton would throw a franchise-best 8 touchdowns in a 72-56 win, yet this was overshadowed by Rampage QB Michael Bishop becoming the very first player in AFL history to run for 100 yards in a single game. The Grand Rapids Rampage is an Arena Football League team that began playing as a 1998 expansion team On the AFL's 20 Greatest Highlights Countdown, this is at #12. [4]
Season-by-season
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| 2003 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 4th AC Western | -- |
| 2004 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2nd AC Central | Won Week 1 (New Orleans) Lost Semifinals (Arizona) |
| 2005 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1st AC Central | Won Week 1 (San Jose) Won AC Champioship (Chicago) Won ArenaBowl XIX (Georgia) |
| 2006 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1st AC Central | Lost Week 2 (Chicago) |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Central | Won Wildcard (Kansas City) Lost Division (San Jose) |
| *2008 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 3rd AC Central | -- |
| Totals | 51 | 51 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
* = Current Standing
Current Roster
Crush roster as of June 10, 2008
| Uniform # | Player | Position | Height | Weight (lb) | Experience | Acquired |
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| 2 | Delvin Lamar Hughley | DB | 5' 11" | 215 | 5 | 2003/05 |
| 4 | Rashad Floyd | DB | 5' 9" | 180 | 6 | 2003 |
| 5 | Brandon Kirsch | QB | 6' 2" | 213 | 1 | 2007 |
| 6 | Brad Pyatt | WR | 5' 11" | 187 | 1 | 2007 |
| 8 | John Dutton | QB | 6' 4" | 225 | 8 | 2002 |
| 10 | Deric Yaussi | K | 5' 11" | 197 | R | 2008 |
| 11 | Kevin Nagle | FB/LB | 6' 1" | 255 | 3 | 2007 |
| 13 | Aaron Hosack | WR | 6' 5" | 210 | R | 2007 |
| 15 | Wendall Williams | WR/DB | 5' 11" | 190 | 2 | 2008 |
| 17 | Jon Beutjer | QB | 6' 5" | 220 | R | 2008 |
| 20 | Antonio Malone | DB | 5' 11" | 200 | R | 2008 |
| 21 | Dion Byrum | DB | 5' 11" | 190 | R | 2008 |
| 25 | Jason Harmon | DB | 5' 11" | 209 | 1 | 2007 |
| 52 | Brett Huyser | OL | 6' 4" | 310 | 1 | 2006 |
| 59 | John Syptak | DE | 6' 2" | 250 | R | 2008 |
| 66 | Joey Hollenbeck | OL | 6' 4" | 320 | 1 | 2006 |
| 67 | Chris Watton | OL | 6' 3" | 291 | 13 | 2004 |
| 80 | Willie Quinnie | WR | 6' 2" | 176 | 1 | 2006 |
| 81 | Ben Nelson | WR | 6' 3" | 191 | 2 | 2007 |
| 91 | Aaron McConnell | DL | 6' 3" | 295 | 3 | 2008 |
| 94 | Nick Rogers | DL | 6' 2" | 270 | R | 2008 |
| 96 | Kyle Moore-Brown | OL | 6' 4" | 310 | 13 | 2003 |
| 97 | Lauvale Sape | DL | 6' 1" | 296 | R | 2008 |
| 98 | Charrod Taylor | DL | 6' 2" | 286 | R | 2007 |
| IR | Chad Owens | WR | 5' 8" | 180 | R | 2008 |
| IR | Clay Rush | K | 6' 3" | 220 | 9 | 2004/07 |
| IR | Robert Thomas | FB/LB | 6' 1" | 252 | 4 | 2007 |
Past Players
- Chris Angel - DB (2007-08)
- Dustin Barno - DL (2004-08)
- Andy Collins - QB (2008)
- Jose Davis - QB
- Johnathan Goddard - DL (2008)
- Todd Hammel - QB
- Damian Harrell - OS
- Ahmad Hawkins - WR/DB
- Evan Hlavacek - WR/DB
- Zach Norton - DB (2008)
- Willis Marshall - WR/CB
- Saul Patu - FB/LB
- Rich Young
Past Coaches
- Bob Beers - 2003
Trivia
The team's main color and name are in reference to the Denver Broncos 1970s defensive squad (the "Orange Crush" ). The New Orleans VooDoo is a team in the Arena Football League, and is owned in part by Tom Benson, who also owns the National Football League New Orleans The Arizona Rattlers are an Arena Football League team based in Phoenix Arizona, that began play as a 1992 Expansion team. The San Jose SaberCats are an Arena Football League team that began play as a 1995 expansion team The Chicago Rush is a team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 2001 expansion team ArenaBowl XIX was the 2005 championship game of the Arena Football League, and was played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Nevada The Georgia Force is in no way related to the San Antonio Force, which was an Arena Football League team that played only in the 1992 season before disbanding The Chicago Rush is a team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 2001 expansion team The 2007 Colorado Crush season was the fifth season for the franchise The Kansas City Brigade is a team from the Arena Football League. The San Jose SaberCats are an Arena Football League team that began play as a 1995 expansion team The 2008 Colorado Crush season is the sixth season for the franchise Delvin Lamar Hughley (born April 14, 1978) is an Arena Football League wide receiver for the Colorado Crush. Brandon Michael Kirsch (born October 13 1983 is a former Quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers football team Kevin Nagle (born April 30, 1975) is an American football fullback / Linebacker currently playing for the Colorado Crush Aaron Hosack (born November 28, 1981 in West Covina California) is an American football Wide receiver for the Colorado Crush Jon Beutjer (born August 15, 1980 is an All American Football League quarterback for Team Michigan. Dion Byrum (born February 18, 1983 in Matthews North Carolina) is an American football Cornerback in the Arena Football League John Ashley Syptak (born March 16, 1984) is an American football defensive lineman for the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football Christopher Lee Watton is an American football Offensive lineman for the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football League. Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson (born May 17, 1941) is the junior U Nicholas ('Nick' Robert Rogers (born March 4, 1977, Southampton) is a sailing competitor from Great Britain. Kyle Moore-Brown (born February 26, 1971) is an Arena Football League Offensive lineman / Defensive lineman for the Colorado Crush Lauvale Sape (born August 29, 1980 in American Samoa) is an American football Defensive tackle who played for the Buffalo Bills Chad Owens (born April 3, 1982 in Honolulu Hawaii) is an American football Wide receiver and Punt returner who currently Clay Rush (born October 27, 1973) is an Arena Football League kicker currently signed with the Colorado Crush[http //www Robert Thomas could refer to Rob Thomas (musician, singer-songwriter leadsinger of Matchbox Twenty Robert Thomas (counterfeiter, 18th-century Chris Angel may refer to Chris Angel (director, director of Wishmaster 3 and Wishmaster 4 Chris Angel (football Andy Collins may refer to Andy Collins (radio, American radio personality Andy Collins (television, British television personality Jose Davis (born July 29, 1978 in Bellaire Ohio) is an Arena Football League Quarterback who was most recently the second string Johnathan Bruce Goddard ( May 11 1981 - June 15 2008) was an American Defensive end in the National Football League Todd Layne Hammel (born December 7, 1966 in Durant Oklahoma) is an Arena Football League Quarterback playing most recently for the Damian Deron Harrell (born September 1, 1975 in Miami, Florida) is an Arena football Wide receiver who is currently a Evan Hlavacek (born November 27, 1974) is a former American football Wide receiver / Defensive back most recently playing for the Willis Thurman Marshall III (born 1975-08-12 in Detroit Michigan) is an American football Wide receiver / Linebacker for the Georgia Saul King Patu (born June 8, 1978) is an Arena Football League fullback / Linebacker for the Colorado Crush. –— Richard Young may refer to the following people Ricky Ortiz, who currently wrestles for World Wrestling Entertainment Dick Bob Charles Beers (b May 20, 1967 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional Ice hockey defenseman. The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado.
Denver was host to one of the four charter teams, the Denver Dynamite, which won the first-ever Arena Bowl in 1987. The ArenaBowl is the Arena Football League 's championship game
Van Montgomery from the TV show Reba (TV series) plays for the Crush at the end of his football career
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