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Photo by Maria Giampoli
Rush wide receiver/linebacker Lindsay Fleshman glides past San Jose SaberCat defensive
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By Jennifer Norman
Photos by Jennifer Elledge & Maria Giampoli
A blast of fire shoots up from the far end of the field. A
lively dance mix echoes through the arena as the Rush dancers
in silver and blue skintight jumpsuits leap through a
crackling fire onto the middle of the field. Spotlights sweep
over the field, searching for the players. The crowd goes wild.
"Are you ready?!" roars the announcer.
It’s a question that resonates beyond this day’s game. Is
Chicago ready for arena football — a smaller, faster, sweatier,
snappier version of the traditional gridiron game?
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