A rival is defined as one who attempts to equal or surpass another in a particular respect. A rivalry is the act of competing against a rival. On Friday night, the Chicago Rush hosted the San Jose Sabercats at the Allstate Arena in what many fans of this fine sport would define as a rivalry.
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Almost halfway through the 2012 AFL season, the Chicago Rush find themselves in a good position. They have a record of 6-2 after defeating the Iowa Barnstormers last weekend at home 61-50, which ties them with three other teams (San Jose, Utah, and Philadelphia) for best in the league.
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The players for the Chicago Rush went to sleep on Friday night not really knowing what would lie ahead the following evening. They were scheduled to play their home opener against the Tampa Bay Storm on Saturday night.