Tonight Matt H., Adam H., Pete, and I went to see the Chicago Rush for Pete's birthday.

Who are the Chicago Rush? They are the local arena football team, defending champions in fact. Arena football is touted as being the most fan friendly sport in the nation.

So what does this mean? After every play there is some sort of entertainment. T-shirt cannons. Overweight fans riding tricycles to win season tickets. Kids having a dance contest. Music plays throughout the whole game.

What was the highlight of the game? At halftime a junior high football team had a scrimmage. One side was wearing Patriots home jerseys; the other was wearing Patriots away jerseys.

Matt H: The Patriots against the Patriots? Oh God, the world is caving in on itself! This is amazing!

Did I mention the Chicago Rush mascot? It's Grabowski. A long time ago Mike Ditka (owner of the Rush) described the Chicago Bears as a 'bunch of Grabowskis,' a team of hard working, blue collar-esque players, who go out there to do their job, not for frills.

Grabowski (the mascot) is a man wearing a football jersey, a plush oversized tool belt (with plushy hammer), and a construction helmet.

Pete: What does he think he's going to build with that thing? Let's not bother him. He's working.