http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Grand Rapids Rampage.enThu, 16 Jul 2009 07:50:52 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Grand Rapids Rampage.grand_rapids_rampagehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/CzqZ1uHlXMM/catching_up_with_michael_trigg.htmlOnline ExclusivesThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 16 Jul 2009 07:50:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3250085 ]]>Randy Snow, a freelance writer from Kalamazoo, made a trip to Oklahoma City, Okla., last month to catch up with former Grand Rapids Rampage coaches Michael Trigg and Sparky McEwen, both of whom are guiding arenafootball2 franchises this season. Trigg...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/07/catching_up_with_michael_trigg.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/-aQjTSg4sgQ/soul_owner_jon_bon_jovi_afls_r.htmlAFLOnline ExclusivesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 07 Jul 2009 12:33:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3181302 ]]>AP File PhotoPhiladelphia Soul owner Jon Bon Jovi said people are working "every day" toward bringing the Arena Football League back. Is the Arena Football League living on a prayer? It sure sounds like it after reading some of rock...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/07/soul_owner_jon_bon_jovi_afls_r.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/enPUYRh7ya0/chicago_rush_owner_afl_should.htmlAFLBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 30 Jun 2009 08:33:42 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3131475 ]]>The silence has been broken. Although owners of the shuttered 15-team Arena Football League issued a self-imposed gag order this spring, two members of the Chicago Rush ownership group spoke out recently and suggested the league should remain idle until...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/06/chicago_rush_owner_afl_should.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/f-xGVZbBCXM/report_gladiators_president_be.htmlAFLBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 23 Jun 2009 10:54:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3077593 ]]>Bernie Kosar As if the Arena Football League didn't have enough financial concerns, former Cleveland Browns quarterback and current Cleveland Gladiators president Bernie Kosar has filed for bankruptcy in Florida, according to a published report in the Cleveland Plain Dealer....http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/06/report_gladiators_president_be.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/YAyuP1L2DDM/rampage_players_frustrated_wit.htmlAFLRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 29 May 2009 22:50:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2886759 ]]>Ahmad Hawkins GRAND RAPIDS -- The Arena Football League sent a memo to players Friday informing them all medical and dental insurance is being terminated, effective Monday, according to a document obtained by The Press. The memo tells the AFL...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/05/rampage_players_frustrated_wit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/BdJAdhXDs6k/afl_axing_players_health_insur.htmlAFLRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 27 May 2009 21:16:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2869386 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS -- The shuttered Arena Football League has notified its players that it plans to discontinue health insurance while preparing for a 2010 relaunch, two union player representatives told The Press. It's a surprise move that members of the...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/05/afl_axing_players_health_insur.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/OXRIN6zHqIw/report_lynn_swann_may_become_a.htmlAFLRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 27 May 2009 05:19:41 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2859973 ]]>It seems confirmation of the Arena Football League's relaunch is being held up by an NFL Hall of Famer. His name: Lynn Swann. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver is part of an investment group that is pursuing an AFL...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/05/report_lynn_swann_may_become_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/MS1P0kp7o8o/rampage_cut_frontoffice_staff.htmlOnline ExclusivesRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 21 May 2009 18:47:45 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2826757 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS -- As the Arena Football League prepares to announce its relaunch for the 2010 season, the Grand Rapids Rampage is losing one of the two remaining full-time members of its front-office staff. Alex Clark, who has served as...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/05/rampage_cut_frontoffice_staff.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/rshXYuYBANA/arena_football_league_will_ret.htmlAFLBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 23 Apr 2009 19:06:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2608334 ]]>GRAND RAPIDS -- The Arena Football League announced Thursday it has finalized a "revitalized business model" that enables the league to return to action. "A plan was finalized last week that allows for the resumption of play in 2010, and...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/04/arena_football_league_will_ret.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/aAf24jiwcnY/report_avengers_not_returning.htmlAFLOnline ExclusivesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 20 Apr 2009 04:44:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2584923 ]]>If the Arena Football League returns in 2010, it'll do so without the Los Angeles Avengers. The L.A. Times reported Sunday that Avengers owner Casey Wasserman notified the league he is terminating the franchise's membership after nine seasons. He sent...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/04/report_avengers_not_returning.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/dfcMWx32WFA/arena_football_leagues_future.htmlAFLRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 08 Apr 2009 19:28:40 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2522059 ]]>Ed Policy, who resigned as acting commissioner of the Arena Football League earlier this week but remains a consultant, told The Press late Tuesday afternoon the league is still "a few weeks" away from making a formal announcement about its...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/04/arena_football_leagues_future.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/PEIrjPDJjaE/arena_football_league_board_of.htmlAFLRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 06 Apr 2009 15:00:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2506505 ]]>The Arena Football League's board of directors held a conference call Monday to discuss final preparations for a 2010 relaunch, a league source told The Press. The board reportedly has until Tuesday to ratify a new four-year collective-bargaining agreement with...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/04/arena_football_league_board_of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/MIBuxi-oDTw/exrampage_coach_mcewen_wins_af.htmlOnline ExclusivesJeff Chaney | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 30 Mar 2009 12:25:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2464467 ]]>The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz and former Grand Rapids Rampage coach Sparky McEwen opened their 2009 af2 season with a 76-29 win at Amarillo (Texas) on Sunday. McEwen, who took over at Oklahoma City midway through last year, has several...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/03/exrampage_coach_mcewen_wins_af.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/1doe0t7rRHk/afl_eyes_return_in_2010_after.htmlAFLMLive.com - Home Page - SportsRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 16 Mar 2009 20:52:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2389832 ]]>Grand Rapids Press File PhotoRampage fullback Whitney Bell celebrates a touchdown in 2008. A new agreement with players could make every AFL player a free agent in mid-May. GRAND RAPIDS -- The Arena Football League announced Monday it has agreed...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/03/afl_eyes_return_in_2010_after.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/grand_rapids_rampage/~3/2Y2OTOC8CtQ/sources_arena_football_league.htmlAFLOnline ExclusivesRampage StoriesBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 16 Mar 2009 20:50:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.2388539 ]]>UPDATE: Deal clears way for AFL's return in 2010 GRAND RAPIDS -- The Arena Football League is expected to announce this afternoon it is preparing to return for the 2010 season, pending ratification by players of a new collective bargaining...http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/03/sources_arena_football_league.htmlnonadult