Football fans: Roanoke Rush are planning a comeback Gene Marrano August 14, 2020 1 minute read A blast from the past for local pro football fans – a new version of the Roanoke Rush are training for a season that’s been delayed somewhat by COVID-19 as a member of the Alliance Football League. Share: Post navigation Previous: Back the Blue rally in Salem on SaturdayNext: Taubman Sidewalk Art Show is – what else? – virtual this weekend Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026