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D'Orazio lifts Rush over Kats
Apr 8, 2007 - 4:12 AM NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Ticker) -- Matt D'Orazio had eight total touchdowns to lead the Chicago Rush to their fifth straight victory with a 66-54 Central Division triumph over the Nashville Kats.D'Orazio overcame five sacks and two interceptions by completing 17-of-23 passes for 179 yards and six touchdowns. The four-year veteran also rushed for 17 yards and two scores.
The Rush (5-1) received another big contribution from Bobby Sippio, who had seven receptions for 120 yards and six touchdowns. Sippio has 19 catches for 344 yards and 11 scores in their last two games.
Chicago opened up a two-game lead in the division standings.
Jeff Smoker passed for 298 yards and six touchdowns but was picked off three times for the Kats (2-4), who fell into last place in the division. Smoker also rushed for a touchdown.
Kenny Higgans caught nine passes for 140 yards and three scores for Nashville, which went 0-for-4 on third down.
- ARENA
CHICAGO 66
NASHVILLE 54 FINAL
Apr 7 10:55 PM - ARENA
CHICAGO 45
NASHVILLE 28 END, 3RD QTR
Apr 7 10:05 PM - ARENA
CHICAGO 31
NASHVILLE 21 HALFTIME
Apr 7 9:18 PM - ARENA
CHICAGO 21
NASHVILLE 14 END, 1ST QTR
Apr 7 8:35 PM
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