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{{short description|Arena Football League team season}} |
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{{Infobox NFL_season |
{{Infobox NFL_season |
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| team = San Jose SaberCats |
| team = San Jose SaberCats |
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| year = 2012 |
| year = 2012 |
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| record = |
| record = 12–6 |
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| division_place = |
| division_place = 3rd NC West |
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| coach = [[Darren Arbet]] |
| coach = [[Darren Arbet]] |
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| stadium = [[HP Pavilion at San Jose]] |
| stadium = [[HP Pavilion at San Jose]] |
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| playoffs = Lost Conference Semifinals ([[Arizona Rattlers|Rattlers]]) 48–51 |
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| playoffs = TBD |
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| AFLDPY = [[Trumaine Sykes|Joe Sykes]] |
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| shortnavlink = SaberCats seasons |
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The '''{{afly|2012}} [[San Jose SaberCats]] season''' |
The '''{{afly|2012}} [[San Jose SaberCats]] season''' was the 16th season for the franchise in the [[Arena Football League]]. The team was coached by [[Darren Arbet]] and played their home games at [[HP Pavilion at San Jose]]. After finishing the regular season with a 12–6 record, the SaberCats qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the conference semifinals to the [[Arizona Rattlers]], 48–51. |
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==Standings== |
==Standings== |
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{{2012 AFL West standings|team=SJ}} |
{{2012 AFL West standings|team=SJ}} |
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==Schedule== |
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==Regular season schedule== |
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===Regular season=== |
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The SaberCats began the season at home against the [[Arizona Rattlers]] on March 10. They will host the [[Iowa Barnstormers]] on July 14, in their final regular season game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=338 |title=SaberCats Announce 2012 Schedule |date=October 6, 2011 |work=San Jose SaberCats |accessdate=March 7, 2012}}</ref> |
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The SaberCats began the season at home against the [[Arizona Rattlers]] on March 10. They hosted the [[Iowa Barnstormers]] on July 14, in their final regular season game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=338 |title=SaberCats Announce 2012 Schedule |date=October 6, 2011 |work=San Jose SaberCats |accessdate=March 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719024653/http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=338 |archive-date=July 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> |
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| align="center" | [[HP Pavilion at San Jose]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=380|title=SaberCats Win OT Thriller Over Rival Arizona, |
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=380|title=SaberCats Win OT Thriller Over Rival Arizona, 71–70|date=March 10, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=March 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120809001436/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=380|archive-date=August 9, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | [[EnergySolutions Arena]] |
| align="center" | [[EnergySolutions Arena]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=387|title='Cats Drop Heartbreaker, 60–59 in Utah |
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{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=387|title='Cats Drop Heartbreaker, 60–59 in Utah|date=March 24, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=March 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326073746/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=387|archive-date=March 26, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} |
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|date=March 24, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=March 25, 2012}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | [[Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena]] |
| align="center" | [[Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=389|title=SaberCats Knock off Shock 69–35|date=March 30, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=March 31, 2012}}</ref> |
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=389|title=SaberCats Knock off Shock 69–35|date=March 30, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=March 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404080351/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=389|archive-date=April 4, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=392|title=SaberCats Clip Talons, Win 76–53|date=April 6, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=April 7, 2012}}</ref> |
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=392|title=SaberCats Clip Talons, Win 76–53|date=April 6, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=April 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411020557/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=392|archive-date=April 11, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] |
| align="center" | [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=397|title=SaberCats Fall 61–55 to the Soul |
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=397|title=SaberCats Fall 61–55 to the Soul|date=April 14, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=April 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420152327/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=397|archive-date=April 20, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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|date=April 14, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=April 14, 2012}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | [[2012 Kansas City Command season|Kansas City Command]] |
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| align="center" | '''W''' 49–35 |
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| align="center" | 4–2 |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=402|title=SaberCats Claw Their Way to Victory, 49–35, Over KC|date=April 21, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=April 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821154002/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=402|archive-date=August 21, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | at [[2012 Iowa Barnstormers season|Iowa Barnstormers]] |
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| align="center" | '''W''' 76–33 |
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| align="center" | [[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]] |
| align="center" | [[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=406|title=SaberCats Dominate Iowa, 76–33|date=April 28, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=April 28, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821153852/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=406|archive-date=August 21, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | at Arizona Rattlers |
| align="center" | at Arizona Rattlers |
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| align="center" | '''W''' 77–70 |
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| align="center" | [[US Airways Center]] |
| align="center" | [[US Airways Center]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=409|title=SaberCats Dispatch Rattlers 77–70 in Thriller|date=May 5, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=May 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120821153904/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=409|archive-date=August 21, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | Utah Blaze |
| align="center" | Utah Blaze |
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| align="center" | '''W''' 70–59 |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=412|title=SaberCats Extinguish Blaze 70–59|date=May 11, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=May 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801124320/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=412|archive-date=August 1, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | at San Antonio Talons |
| align="center" | at San Antonio Talons |
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| align="center" | [[Alamodome]] |
| align="center" | [[Alamodome]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=417|title=SaberCats Fall in San Antonio 72–47|date=May 19, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=May 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120526035026/http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=417|archive-date=May 26, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | '''W''' 84–77 <small>(OT)</small> |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=419|title=SaberCats Survive OT Thriller, 84–77 Over Visiting Rush|date=May 26, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=May 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801124356/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=419|archive-date=August 1, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | at [[2012 Milwaukee Mustangs season|Milwaukee Mustangs]] |
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| align="center" | [[Bradley Center]] |
| align="center" | [[BMO Harris Bradley Center]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=426|title=SaberCats Fall to Mustangs 81–68 in Milwaukee|date=June 2, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=June 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120809001659/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=426|archive-date=August 9, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=429|title='Cats Top Predators 51–34 Behind Defensive Dominance|date=June 8, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=June 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619052505/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=429|archive-date=June 19, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | [[Sprint Center]] |
| align="center" | [[Sprint Center]] |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=433|title=SaberCats Fall 57–41 To Command|date=June 17, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=June 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620080250/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=433|archive-date=June 20, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=438|title=SaberCats Fall to Spokane Shock 90–63|date=June 23, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=June 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628060339/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=438|archive-date=June 28, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=441|title=SaberCats Hold Off Rush 75–61|date=June 30, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=July 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120703011024/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=441|archive-date=July 3, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=443|title=SaberCats Dominate VooDoo 55–31 on Saturday|date=July 7, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=July 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815132539/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=443|archive-date=August 15, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
| align="center" | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
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| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=450|title=SaberCats Dispatch Barnstormers 57–48|date=July 14, 2012|work=San Jose Sabercats|accessdate=July 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815133038/http://www.thesanjosesabercats.com/news_details.php?id=450|archive-date=August 15, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |
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===Playoffs=== |
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| align="center" | July 28 |
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| align="center" | 7:00 p.m. [[Pacific Time Zone|PDT]] |
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| align="center" | at [[2012 Arizona Rattlers season|Arizona Rattlers]] |
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| align="center" | '''L''' 48–51 |
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==Final roster== |
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! colspan=7 style="background:#063; border: 2px solid #ed9; color:#ed9; text-align:center;"| '''2012 San Jose SaberCats roster''' |
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{{playern|16|[[Mark Grieb]]}} |
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{{playern|12|[[Danny Southwick]]}} |
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'''Fullbacks''' |
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{{playern|24|[[Tommy Taggart]]}} |
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'''Wide receivers''' |
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{{playern|4|[[Hank Edwards (American football)|Hank Edwards]]}} |
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{{playern|1|[[Samora Goodson]]}} |
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{{playern|9|[[James Roe (American football)|James Roe]]}} |
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{{playern|17|[[Huey Whittaker]]}} |
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{{playern|15|''[[Fred Williams (wide receiver)|Fred Williams]]''}} |
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{{playern|70|[[Emmanuel Akah]]}} |
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{{playern|81|[[Mark Lewis (offensive lineman)|Mark Lewis]]}} |
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{{playern|68|[[Robbie Powell]]}} |
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{{playern|73|''[[Ako Poti]]''}} |
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{{playern|72|''[[Isaac Leatiota]]''}} |
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'''Defensive linemen''' |
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{{playern|8|[[Tim McGill]]}} |
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{{playern|97|[[Gabe Nyenhuis]]}} |
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{{playern|95|[[Jermaine Smith]]}} |
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{{playern|99|[[Jason Stewart (American football)|Jason Stewart]]}} |
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{{playern|10|[[Trumaine Sykes|Joe Sykes]]}} |
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'''Linebackers''' |
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{{playern|98|[[Francis Maka]]}} |
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{{playern|20|[[Tanner Varner]]}} |
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'''Defensive backs''' |
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{{playern|13|[[Mervin Brookins]]}} |
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{{playern|5|[[Andre Jones (defensive back)|Andre Jones]]}} |
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{{playern|7|[[LaBrose Hedgemon]]}} |
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'''Kickers''' |
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{{playern|3|[[Nich Pertuit]]}} |
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{{playern|13|[[Jackie Bates]]}} DB |
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{{playern|21|[[Brandon Brinkley]]}} DB |
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{{playern|21|''[[Jameel Dowling]]''}} DB |
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{{playern|6|[[Vince Hill (American football)|Vince Hill]]}} DB |
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{{playern|44|[[Dexter Jackson (linebacker)|Dexter Jackson]]}} LB |
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{{playern|89|''[[Taurus Johnson]]''}} WR |
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{{playern|45|''[[Reagan Maui'a]]''}} FB |
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{{playern|80|[[Ben Nelson (American football)|Ben Nelson]]}} WR |
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{{playern|11|[[Rodney Wright]]}} WR |
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'''League suspension''' |
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{{playern|7|[[Chris Boudreaux]]}} DB |
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{{playern|98|[[Francis Maka]]}} DL |
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'''Recallable reassignment''' |
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* ''Currently vacant'' |
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'''Refuse to report''' |
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* ''Currently vacant'' |
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'''Other league exempt''' |
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{{playern|64|[[Rich Ranglin]]}} OL |
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'''Inactive Reserve''' |
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* ''Currently vacant'' |
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''Rookies in italics''<br> |
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<span class="plainlinks">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150827035723/http://thesanjosesabercats.com/roster/ Roster]</span> updated July 26, 2012<br /> |
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 21 May 2024
2012 San Jose SaberCats season | |
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Head coach | Darren Arbet |
Home field | HP Pavilion at San Jose |
Results | |
Record | 12–6 |
Division place | 3rd NC West |
Playoff finish | Lost Conference Semifinals (Rattlers) 48–51 |
Team DPY | Joe Sykes |
The 2012 San Jose SaberCats season was the 16th season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Darren Arbet and played their home games at HP Pavilion at San Jose. After finishing the regular season with a 12–6 record, the SaberCats qualified for the playoffs, but lost in the conference semifinals to the Arizona Rattlers, 48–51.
Standings
[edit]Team | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | CON | Home | Away |
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y-Arizona Rattlers | 13 | 5 | .722 | 1118 | 880 | 3–3 | 8–5 | 7–2 | 6–3 |
x-San Jose SaberCats | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1143 | 1027 | 4–2 | 10–4 | 8–1 | 4–5 |
x-Utah Blaze | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1128 | 1051 | 4–2 | 8–4 | 6–3 | 6–3 |
Spokane Shock | 10 | 8 | .556 | 1063 | 1048 | 1–5 | 5–7 | 5–4 | 5–4 |
y - Clinched division
x - Clinched playoff berth
Schedule
[edit]Regular season
[edit]The SaberCats began the season at home against the Arizona Rattlers on March 10. They hosted the Iowa Barnstormers on July 14, in their final regular season game.[1]
Week | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Report | ||
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Score | Record | ||||||||
1 | Saturday | March 10 | 7:30 p.m. PST | Arizona Rattlers | W 71–70 (OT) | 1–0 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [2] | |
2 | Bye | ||||||||
3 | Saturday | March 24 | 6:00 p.m. PDT | at Utah Blaze | L 59–60 | 1–1 | EnergySolutions Arena | [3] | |
4 | Friday | March 30 | 5:00 p.m. PDT | at Spokane Shock | W 69–35 | 2–1 | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena | [4] | |
5 | Friday | April 6 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | San Antonio Talons | W 76–53 | 3–1 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [5] | |
6 | Saturday | April 14 | 3:05 p.m. PDT | at Philadelphia Soul | L 55–61 | 3–2 | Wells Fargo Center | [6] | |
7 | Saturday | April 21 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | Kansas City Command | W 49–35 | 4–2 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [7] | |
8 | Saturday | April 28 | 5:05 p.m. PDT | at Iowa Barnstormers | W 76–33 | 5–2 | Wells Fargo Arena | [8] | |
9 | Saturday | May 5 | 7:00 p.m. PDT | at Arizona Rattlers | W 77–70 | 6–2 | US Airways Center | [9] | |
10 | Friday | May 11 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | Utah Blaze | W 70–59 | 7–2 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [10] | |
11 | Saturday | May 19 | 5:00 p.m. PDT | at San Antonio Talons | L 47–72 | 7–3 | Alamodome | [11] | |
12 | Saturday | May 26 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | Chicago Rush | W 84–77 (OT) | 8–3 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [12] | |
13 | Saturday | June 2 | 5:00 p.m. PDT | at Milwaukee Mustangs | L 68–81 | 8–4 | BMO Harris Bradley Center | [13] | |
14 | Friday | June 8 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | Orlando Predators | W 51–34 | 9–4 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [14] | |
15 | Sunday | June 17 | Noon PDT | at Kansas City Command | L 41–57 | 9–5 | Sprint Center | [15] | |
16 | Saturday | June 23 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | Spokane Shock | L 63–90 | 9–6 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [16] | |
17 | Saturday | June 30 | 5:00 p.m. PDT | at Chicago Rush | W 75–61 | 10–6 | Allstate Arena | [17] | |
18 | Saturday | July 7 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | New Orleans VooDoo | W 55–31 | 11–6 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [18] | |
19 | Saturday | July 14 | 7:30 p.m. PDT | Iowa Barnstormers | W 57–48 | 12–6 | HP Pavilion at San Jose | [19] | |
20 | Bye |
Playoffs
[edit]Round | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Report |
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NC Semifinals | Saturday | July 28 | 7:00 p.m. PDT | at Arizona Rattlers | L 48–51 | US Airways Center | [20] |
Final roster
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Quarterbacks
Fullbacks Wide receivers
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Defensive linemen
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Defensive backs Kickers |
Injured reserve
League suspension
Recallable reassignment
Refuse to report
Other league exempt
Inactive Reserve
Rookies in italics |
References
[edit]- ^ "SaberCats Announce 2012 Schedule". San Jose SaberCats. October 6, 2011. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Win OT Thriller Over Rival Arizona, 71–70". San Jose Sabercats. March 10, 2012. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ "'Cats Drop Heartbreaker, 60–59 in Utah". San Jose Sabercats. March 24, 2012. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Knock off Shock 69–35". San Jose Sabercats. March 30, 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Clip Talons, Win 76–53". San Jose Sabercats. April 6, 2012. Archived from the original on April 11, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Fall 61–55 to the Soul". San Jose Sabercats. April 14, 2012. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Claw Their Way to Victory, 49–35, Over KC". San Jose Sabercats. April 21, 2012. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Dominate Iowa, 76–33". San Jose Sabercats. April 28, 2012. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Dispatch Rattlers 77–70 in Thriller". San Jose Sabercats. May 5, 2012. Archived from the original on August 21, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Extinguish Blaze 70–59". San Jose Sabercats. May 11, 2012. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Fall in San Antonio 72–47". San Jose Sabercats. May 19, 2012. Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Survive OT Thriller, 84–77 Over Visiting Rush". San Jose Sabercats. May 26, 2012. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Fall to Mustangs 81–68 in Milwaukee". San Jose Sabercats. June 2, 2012. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "'Cats Top Predators 51–34 Behind Defensive Dominance". San Jose Sabercats. June 8, 2012. Archived from the original on June 19, 2012. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Fall 57–41 To Command". San Jose Sabercats. June 17, 2012. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Fall to Spokane Shock 90–63". San Jose Sabercats. June 23, 2012. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Hold Off Rush 75–61". San Jose Sabercats. June 30, 2012. Archived from the original on July 3, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Dominate VooDoo 55–31 on Saturday". San Jose Sabercats. July 7, 2012. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Dispatch Barnstormers 57–48". San Jose Sabercats. July 14, 2012. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ "SaberCats Fall to Rattlers 51–48". San Jose Sabercats. July 28, 2012. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2012.