Colorado Crush
Colorado Crush 
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| City: | Denver , Colorado | ||
| Founded: | 2002 | ||
| Team colors: | Navy blue, dark orange, beige |
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| League (): | Arena Football League (2003-2008) | ||
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| AFL : 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | Playoff participations | ||
| AFL : 2005 | Conference Champion | ||
| AFL : 2005 | League champions | ||
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Pepsi Center (2003-2008) |
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| Address: | 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, Colorado | ||
| Capacity: | 17,417 | ||
| Data status | |||
| July 26, 2017 | |||
The Colorado Crush were an arena football team from Denver, Colorado that played in the Arena Football League (AFL). The Crush played their home games at the Pepsi Center .
history
The Crush were founded in 2002 and started in the AFL in the 2003 season. The franchise was founded by former Super Bowl champion and multiple pro bowler John Elway . Co-owners are also Stan Kroenke , the owner of the Colorado Avalanche , Denver Nuggets , the Colorado Rapids and various arenas, as well as Pat Bowlen , who owns the Denver Broncos .
The Crush have nothing to do with the Colorado Crush, founded in 2006 and currently playing in the Indoor Football League (IFL).
The Crush reached the playoffs five times and the conference title once. The greatest success was winning the Arena Bowl in 2005 .
In 2008 the franchise was dissolved, despite an average attendance of 14,541 per game over all years.
Season statistics
| year | team | league | S. | N | Playoffs reached | Playoff round |
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| 2003 | Colorado Crush | AFL | 2 | 14th | No | |
| 2004 | Colorado Crush | AFL | 11 | 5 | Yes | S quarterfinals vs. New Orleans VooDoo 47:44 N semifinals vs. Arizona Rattlers 41:44 |
| 2005 | Colorado Crush | AFL | 10 | 6th | Yes | S quarter-finals vs. San Jose SaberCats 56:48 S semi-finals vs. Chicago Rush 49:43 ( a.d. ) S ArenaBowl XIX vs. Georgia Force 51:48 |
| 2006 | Colorado Crush | AFL | 11 | 5 | Yes | N quarterfinals vs. Chicago Rush 46:63 |
| 2007 | Colorado Crush | AFL | 8th | 8th | Yes | S Wild Card Game vs. Kansas City Brigade 49:42 N Quarterfinals vs. San Jose SaberCats 67:76 |
| 2008 | Colorado Crush | AFL | 6th | 10 | Yes | S Wild Card Game vs. Utah Blaze 49:44 N Quarterfinals vs. San Jose SaberCats 51:64 |
Audience development
| year | team | Audience average |
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| 2003 | Colorado Crush | 17,427 |
| 2004 | Colorado Crush | 15,233 |
| 2005 | Colorado Crush | 13,504 |
| 2006 | Colorado Crush | 15.009 |
| 2007 | Colorado Crush | 15,049 |
| 2008 | Colorado Crush | 11,909 |
Individual evidence
- ↑ Lodi News-Sentinel - Google News archive search. Retrieved July 26, 2017 .
- ^ Introducing the Colorado Crush . In: Indoor Football League . July 15, 2015 ( goifl.com [accessed July 26, 2017]).
- ↑ Colorado Crush Team History - 2007 | ArenaFan.com. Retrieved July 26, 2017 .
- ↑ AFL Arena Football History - Year By Year - 2003 | ArenaFan.com. Retrieved July 26, 2017 .