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 |
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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.
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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
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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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 | atUtah Blaze | L 59–60 | 1–1 | EnergySolutions Arena | [3] | |
4 | Friday | March 30 | 5:00 p.m. PDT | atSpokane 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 | atPhiladelphia 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 | atIowa 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 | atMilwaukee 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 |
Round | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Report |
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NC Semifinals | Saturday | July 28 | 7:00 p.m. PDT | atArizona Rattlers | L 48–51 | US Airways Center | [20] |
2012 San Jose SaberCats roster | ||||||
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Quarterbacks
Fullbacks Wide receivers
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs Kickers |
Injured reserve
League suspension
Recallable reassignment
Refuse to report
Other league exempt
Inactive Reserve
Rookies in italics |
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Playoff appearances (16) |
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Division championships (10) |
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ArenaBowl appearances (5) |
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