Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Grand Rapids Rampage.noemail@noemail.org (Jeff Chaney | grsports@mlive.com)Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:23:23 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/en-usnoLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Grand Rapids Rampage.noemail@noemail.orghttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2010/10/ex-rampage_coach_sparky_mcewen.htmlcat:AFLtag:AFLtag:Sparky McEwennoemail@noemail.org (Jeff Chaney | grsports@mlive.com)Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:10:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2010:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.5194080McEwen called the team owner's decision to pull out of the league "frustrating."noMcEwen called the team owner's decision to pull out of the league "frustrating."noemail@noemail.org (Jeff Chaney | grsports@mlive.com)McEwen called the team owner's decision to pull out of the league "frustrating."cat:AFL, tag:AFL, tag:Sparky McEwenhttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2010/07/ex-rampage_coaches_steve_thonn.htmlcat:Rampage Storiestag:Sparky McEwentag:Steve Thonnnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:00:08 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2010:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4789791.20100721123826Arenafan.com contributor Randy Snow, who's from Kalamazoo, took his son Aaron to the game in Cleveland and spoke to both coaches.noArenafan.com contributor Randy Snow, who's from Kalamazoo, took his son Aaron to the game in Cleveland and spoke to both coaches.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Arenafan.com contributor Randy Snow, who's from Kalamazoo, took his son Aaron to the game in Cleveland and spoke to both coaches.cat:Rampage Stories, tag:Sparky McEwen, tag:Steve Thonnhttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2010/04/revamped_arena_football_league.htmlcat:AFLcat:Online Exclusivesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2010:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4394946.20100401030537Former Grand Rapids Rampage coach Steve Thonn and several former Rampage players will be featured in Week 2 when the Cleveland Gladiators face the Chicago Rush.noFormer Grand Rapids Rampage coach Steve Thonn and several former Rampage players will be featured in Week 2 when the Cleveland Gladiators face the Chicago Rush.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Former Grand Rapids Rampage coach Steve Thonn and several former Rampage players will be featured in Week 2 when the Cleveland Gladiators face the Chicago Rush.cat:AFL, cat:Online Exclusiveshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2010/03/rampage_dead_as_arena_football.htmlcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:55:50 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2010:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4285271The team issued a release, saying it has no plans to return in the future.noThe team issued a release, saying it has no plans to return in the future.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)The team issued a release, saying it has no plans to return in the future.cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2010/01/ex-rampage_defensive_end_leif.htmlcat:Online Exclusivescat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:30:06 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2010:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4148935He spent 2008 with the Rampage, leading the team with three forced fumbles and finishing second with three sacks.noHe spent 2008 with the Rampage, leading the team with three forced fumbles and finishing second with three sacks.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)He spent 2008 with the Rampage, leading the team with three forced fumbles and finishing second with three sacks.cat:Online Exclusives, cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2010/01/ex-rampage_receivers_cole_magn.htmlcat:Online Exclusivescat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:45:01 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2010:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4129007The exodus of former Grand Rapids Rampage players to AF1 continues.noThe exodus of former Grand Rapids Rampage players to AF1 continues.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)The exodus of former Grand Rapids Rampage players to AF1 continues.cat:Online Exclusives, cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/12/former_rampage_coach_steve_tho.htmlcat:Online Exclusivescat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:55:40 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4053484Thonn led the Rampage to a 6-10 record and a deep playoff run to the 2008 American Conference championship game.noThonn led the Rampage to a 6-10 record and a deep playoff run to the 2008 American Conference championship game.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Thonn led the Rampage to a 6-10 record and a deep playoff run to the 2008 American Conference championship game.cat:Online Exclusives, cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/12/former_rampage_captain_ahmad_h.htmlcat:Online Exclusivescat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:20:47 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4041085The six-year Arena Football League veteran and former Virginia defensive back led the Rampage with 97.5 tackles and six interceptions during the 2008 season.noThe six-year Arena Football League veteran and former Virginia defensive back led the Rampage with 97.5 tackles and six interceptions during the 2008 season.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)The six-year Arena Football League veteran and former Virginia defensive back led the Rampage with 97.5 tackles and six interceptions during the 2008 season.cat:Online Exclusives, cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/12/rampage_lose_identity_as_arena.htmlcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:55:29 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4040290If the team and AFL return, it will need a new name, logo and uniforms.noIf the team and AFL return, it will need a new name, logo and uniforms.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)If the team and AFL return, it will need a new name, logo and uniforms.cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/12/ex-rampage_receiver_timon_mars.htmlcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Jeff Chaney | grsports@mlive.com)Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:30:34 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.4025279.20091214124538Former Ottawa Hills and Grand Valley State defensive back Corey Edwards also signed with the Yard Dawgz, who are in Arena Football One.noFormer Ottawa Hills and Grand Valley State defensive back Corey Edwards also signed with the Yard Dawgz, who are in Arena Football One.noemail@noemail.org (Jeff Chaney | grsports@mlive.com)Former Ottawa Hills and Grand Valley State defensive back Corey Edwards also signed with the Yard Dawgz, who are in Arena Football One.cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/11/former_lions_offensive_tackle.htmlcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:20:27 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3913432Butler is being reunited with Yard Dawgz coach Sparky McEwen of Grand Rapids in arena football.http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/11/former_rampage_dbkick_returner.htmlcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:15:47 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3907019Martin led the Arena Football League with six kickoff returns for touchdowns with the Rampage in 2008.http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/11/former_rampage_stars_michael_m.htmlcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Greg Johnson | The Grand Rapids Press)Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:50:39 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3883009The pair inked contracts as the ThunderHawks announced their move to DeltaPlex.noThe pair inked contracts as the ThunderHawks announced their move to DeltaPlex.noemail@noemail.org (Greg Johnson | The Grand Rapids Press)The pair inked contracts as the ThunderHawks announced their move to DeltaPlex.cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/10/ex-rampage_quarterback_clint_d.htmlcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Sat, 3 Oct 2009 05:00:47 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3716508Dolezel, who led the Rampage to their only Arena Football League championship in 2001, has been named coach of the San Angelo (Texas) Stampede of the Indoor Football League.noDolezel, who led the Rampage to their only Arena Football League championship in 2001, has been named coach of the San Angelo (Texas) Stampede of the Indoor Football League.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Dolezel, who led the Rampage to their only Arena Football League championship in 2001, has been named coach of the San Angelo (Texas) Stampede of the Indoor Football League.cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/10/four_arena_football_league_fra.htmlcat:AFLcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:48:31 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3715300The teams do not include the Grand Rapids Rampage, who continue to work toward relaunching the AFL in some form in 2011.http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/09/former_rampage_coach_sparky_mc_1.htmlcat:AFLcat:Online Exclusivescat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3680895.20090925012943McEwen, who coaches the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of arenafootball2, says the indoor game can survive in the right places.noMcEwen, who coaches the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of arenafootball2, says the indoor game can survive in the right places.noemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)McEwen, who coaches the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of arenafootball2, says the indoor game can survive in the right places.cat:AFL, cat:Online Exclusives, cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/09/rampage_official_says_team_not.htmlcat:AFLcat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:28:35 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3680721Arena Football 1 is expected to include several teams from arenafootball2, an AFL developmental league, and a few castoff franchises from the AFL noArena Football 1 is expected to include several teams from arenafootball2, an AFL developmental league, and a few castoff franchises from the AFLnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Arena Football 1 is expected to include several teams from arenafootball2, an AFL developmental league, and a few castoff franchises from the AFLcat:AFL, cat:Rampage Storieshttp://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/09/former_rampage_coach_sparky_mc.htmlcat:AFLnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:35:46 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3666065The open tryout is Thursday at the Woodland Sports Complex, 2100 28th St. SE, in Grand Rapids.http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/08/arena_football_restructuring_l.htmlcat:Online Exclusivescat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:16:30 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3509736No wonder the Arena Football League remains in limbo. The Associated Press reported Tuesday that Jim Renacci, co-owner of the Columbus Destroyers and leader of the AFL Board of Directors' restructuring effort, has been preoccupied with launching a political campaign....http://www.mlive.com/rampage/index.ssf/2009/08/arena_football_web_site_plans.htmlcat:Online Exclusivescat:Rampage Storiesnoemail@noemail.org (Brian VanOchten | grsports@mlive.com)Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:35:19 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/rampage/index.ssf//3892.3452114It might be time to administer last rites to the Arena Football League. The popular fan Web site arenafan.com is planning a wake for the shuttered indoor football league at 9 p.m. Tuesday in its chat room....