2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

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2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football
BBVA Compass Bowl, L 17–38 vs. Ole Miss
Conference Big East Conference
Record6–7 (3–4 Big East)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph (1st season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Dave Huxtable (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Heinz Field
Seasons
  2011
2013  
2012 Big East Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 13 Louisville $+  5 2   11 2  
Cincinnati +  5 2   10 3  
Rutgers +  5 2   9 4  
Syracuse +  5 2   8 5  
Pittsburgh  3 4   6 7  
Connecticut  2 5   5 7  
Temple  2 5   4 7  
South Florida  1 6   3 9  
  • $ BCS representative as conference champion
  • + Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by first-year head coach Paul Chryst and played their home games at Heinz Field. They were a member of the Big East Conference. This was Pitt's last season as a member of the Big East. Next season, they began play in the ACC.

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New head coach Paul Chryst being interviewed after the spring Blue and Gold game Paul Chryst, Pittsburgh Panthers Head Football Coach.JPG
New head coach Paul Chryst being interviewed after the spring Blue and Gold game

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 16:00 p.m.No. 13 (FCS) Youngstown State * ESPN3 [1] L 17–3140,837
September 68:00 p.m.at Cincinnati
ESPN L 10–3433,562
September 1512:00 p.m.No. 13 Virginia Tech *
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPNU [1] W 35–1748,032
September 223:30 p.m. Gardner–Webb *
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPN3 [1] W 55–1036,452
October 57:00 p.m.at Syracuse ESPNL 13–1440,394
October 1311:00 a.m.No. 18 Louisville Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPNUL 35–4542,432
October 203:30 p.m.at Buffalo * ESPN+ [1] W 20–617,021
October 2712:00 p.m. Temple
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Big East Network W 47–1742,425
November 33:30 p.m.at No. 3 Notre Dame * NBC L 26–29 3OT80,795
November 98:00 p.m.at Connecticut ESPN2L 17–2433,503
November 2412:00 p.m.No. 19 Rutgers
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPN2 W 27–638,786
December 17:00 p.m.at South Florida ESPN2 W 27–335,141
January 51:00 p.m.vs. Ole Miss *ESPNL 17–3859,135
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Coaching staff

2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff
Coaching staff Support staff
  • Chris LaSala – Assistant Athletic Director/football operations
  • Bob Junko – Director of Football Relations and Program Enhancement
  • Dave Bucar – Offensive graduate assistant
  • Nate Tice – Offensive graduate assistant
  • Mike Buscemi – Defensive graduate assistant
  • Eric Wicks – Defensive graduate assistant
 Strength and conditioning staff

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Roster

2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster

Quarterback

  • 10 – Trey Anderson – sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 16 – Chad Voytikfreshman (6'1, 215)
  • 18 – Tom Savage Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 230)

Running back

  • 4 – Rushel Shellfreshman (5'10, 220)
  • 30 – Desmond Brown – Redshirt.svg junior (5'9, 200)
  • 32 – Malcolm Crockett – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 205)
  • 34 – Isaac Bennett – sophomore (5'11, 210)

Wide receiver

  • 14 – Ronald Jones – sophomore (5'8, 170)
  • 15 – Devin Street Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 195)
  • 17 – Chris Wuestner – freshman (6'2, 210)
  • 20 – Brandon Ifill – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 22 – Chris Davis – freshman (5'9, 185)
  • 36 – Brett Zuck – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 81 – Brendon Felder – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 190)
  • 82 – Demitrious Davis – freshman (5'9, 185)
  • 84 – Ed Tinker – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 195)
  • 88 – Kevin Weatherspoon – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 175)

Placekicker

  • 7 – Brad Lukasak – freshman (5'11, 165)
  • 48 – Drake Greer – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 205)

Punter

  • 92 – Matt Yoklic – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 220)
 

Tight end

  • 4 – Drew Carswell – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 220)
  • 86 – J.P. Holtzfreshman (6'4, 250)

Fullback

  • 37 – David Durham – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 240)
  • 38 – Anthony Rippole – freshman (5'10, 230)
  • 43 – Mark Giubilato – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 235)
  • 46 – Adam Lazenga – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 245)

Offensive lineman

  • 56 – Arthur Doakes – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'6, 340)
  • 57 – Artie Rowell – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 310)
  • 62 – John Guy – freshman (6'7, 310)
  • 64 – Shane Johnson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 330)
  • 69 – Adam Bisnowatyfreshman (6'6, 305)
  • 70 – Juantez Hollins – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 330)
  • 71 – Gabe Roberts – freshman (6'5, 300)
  • 74 – Matt Rotheram – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'6, 335)
  • 76 – Ryan Schlieper – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 310)
  • 78 – Cory King – Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 325)

Defensive lineman

  • 37 – Keegan Buck – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 200)
  • 50 – Tyrone Ezell Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 305)
  • 55 – Terrell Jackson – freshman (6'3, 275)
  • 72 – Jack Lippert – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 260)
  • 90 – T. J. Clemmings Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'6, 315)
  • 91 – Darryl Render – freshman (6'2, 300)
  • 92 – Devin Cook – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 240)
  • 93 – Bryan Murphy – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 255)
  • 95 – Khaynin Mosley-Smith – sophomore (6'0, 305)
  • 97 – Aaron Donaldjunior (6'0, 285)
  • 98 – LaQuentin Smith – sophomore (6'2, 280)
 

Linebacker

  • 3 – Nicholas Grigsby – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 4 – Bam Bradleyfreshman (6'2, 220)
  • 5 – Ejuan Pricesophomore (6'0, 255)
  • 8 – Todd Thomas – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 230)
  • 11 – Deaysean Rippy – freshman (6'2, 240)
  • 30 – Mike Caprara – freshman (6'0, 215)
  • 40 – Dan Mason – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 230)
  • 44 – Shane Gordon – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 240)
  • 47 – Devon Porchia – freshman (6'2, 245)
  • 49 – Eric Williams – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 59 – Emanuel Rackard – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 235)

Defensive back

  • 2 – K'Waun Williamsjunior (5'10, 195)
  • 9 – Ray Vinopal – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 200)
  • 10 – Jahmahl Pardner – freshman (5'11, 175)
  • 17 – Jevonte Pitts – freshman (5'11, 205)
  • 19 – Ethan Brown – freshman (5'10, 195)
  • 23 – Lafayette Pitts Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 195)
  • 24 – Cullen Christian – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 25 – Jason Hendricks – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 190)
  • 28 – Anthony Gonzalez – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 230)
  • 31 – Trenton Coles – freshman (6'3, 175)
  • 35 – E.J. Banks – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 190)
  • 38 – Ryan Lewisfreshman (6'0, 195)
  • 39 – Pat Fisher – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'9, 185)

Long snappers

  • 58 – Kevin Barthelemy – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 245)
  • 59 – Pat Quirin – freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 67 – David Murphy – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 220)

Source and player details, 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster (10/1/2022): [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Fortuna, Matt (June 7, 2012). "ESPN announces additional schedule notes". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster". pittsburghpanthers.com.