2012 San Antonio Talons season

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2012 San Antonio Talons season
Head coachLee Johnson
Home field Alamodome
Results
Record14–4
Division place1st NC Central
Playoff finishLost Conference Semifinals (Blaze) 34–35

The 2012 San Antonio Talons season was the 12th season for the franchise, and the third in the Arena Football League. This was the first season for the Talons in San Antonio, Texas, after relocating from Tulsa, Oklahoma, following the 2011 season. The team was coached by Lee Johnson and played their home games at the Alamodome. The Talons finished the regular season with a 14–4 record, winning the Central Division and securing the top seed in the National Conference. [1] However, the Talons would lose at home by one point in the conference semifinals to the Utah Blaze, 34–35. [2]

Contents

Standings

Central Division
TeamWLPCTPFPADIVCONHomeAway
z-San Antonio Talons 144.77810429495–19–48–16–3
Chicago Rush 108.556104710444–25–67–23–6
Iowa Barnstormers 711.38994810323–35–94–53–6
Kansas City Command 315.1677059380–61–122–71–8

z - Clinched division and conference's best record

Schedule

Regular season

The Talons began the season at home against the Utah Blaze on March 10. They went on the road to play the Iowa Barnstormers on July 21 in their final regular season game. [3]

WeekDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocationReport
ScoreRecord
1SaturdayMarch 103:00 p.m. CST Utah Blaze W 54–481–0 Alamodome [4]
2SaturdayMarch 177:00 p.m. CDT Spokane Shock L 60–631–1Alamodome [5]
3Bye
4ThursdayMarch 296:30 p.m. CDTat Orlando Predators W 47–342–1 Amway Center [6]
5FridayApril 69:30 p.m. CDTat San Jose SaberCats L 53–762–2 HP Pavilion at San Jose [7]
6FridayApril 137:00 p.m. CDT New Orleans VooDoo W 62–483–2Alamodome [8]
7SundayApril 225:00 p.m. CDTat Arizona Rattlers L 34–683–3 US Airways Center [9]
8SaturdayApril 282:30 p.m. CDT Chicago Rush W 56–554–3Alamodome [10]
9SaturdayMay 57:00 p.m. CDTat Kansas City Command W 41–315–3 Sprint Center [11]
10SaturdayMay 127:00 p.m. CDT Pittsburgh Power W 68–526–3Alamodome [12]
11SaturdayMay 197:00 p.m. CDTSan Jose SaberCatsW 72–477–3Alamodome [13]
12SaturdayMay 268:00 p.m. CDTat Utah BlazeW 64–618–3 EnergySolutions Arena [14]
13Bye
14SaturdayJune 97:00 p.m. CDTat New Orleans VooDooW 53–469–3 New Orleans Arena [15]
15SaturdayJune 167:00 p.m. CDT Iowa Barnstormers W 57–3510–3Alamodome [16]
16SaturdayJune 236:30 p.m. CDTat Tampa Bay Storm W 77–5611–3 Tampa Bay Times Forum [17]
17SaturdayJune 307:00 p.m. CDTKansas City CommandW 58–4812–3Alamodome [18]
18SundayJuly 83:00 p.m. CDTat Chicago RushW 61–5413–3 Allstate Arena [19]
19SaturdayJuly 147:00 p.m. CDTArizona RattlersW 62–6114–3Alamodome [20]
20SaturdayJuly 217:05 p.m. CDTat Iowa BarnstormersL 63–6614–4 Wells Fargo Arena [21]

Playoffs

RoundDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocationReport
NC SemifinalsFridayJuly 277:00 p.m. CDT Utah Blaze L 34–35 Alamodome [22]

Final roster

2012 San Antonio Talons roster
Quarterbacks

Fullbacks

Wide receivers

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Kickers

Injured reserve

Refuse to report

Other league exempt

Suspended list

Rookies in italics
Roster updated July 26, 2012
31 Active, 17 Inactive

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References

  1. ↑ David Flores (July 23, 2012). "Top-seeded Talons open AFL playoffs at home against Utah on Friday night". www.kens5.com. KENS 5-TV, Inc. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ David Flores (July 27, 2012). "Talons' first season in S.A. ends with 35–34 loss to Blaze in playoff opener". www.kens5.com. KENS 5-TV, Inc. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  3. ↑ "2012 AFL Schedule Announced". Arena Football League. October 6, 2011. Archived from the original on February 22, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Garcia, Talons Defeat Blaze in Thriller". Arena Football League. March 10, 2012. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Shock Earn Team Win over San Antonio". Arena Football League. March 17, 2012. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Talons Defeat Predators 47–34". Arena Football League. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  7. ↑ "SaberCats Handle Talons 76–53". Arena Football League. April 6, 2012. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
  8. ↑ "VooDoo Fall to Garcia, Talons". Arena Football League. April 14, 2012. Archived from the original on April 16, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Rattlers Prevail in "Showdown at the Snake Pit"". Arena Football League. April 22, 2012. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Chicago Falls to Garcia, Talons Late". Arena Football League. April 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Kansas City Fights, but Falls to San Antonio 41–31". Arena Football League. May 5, 2012. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Talons Shut Down Power 68–52". Arena Football League. May 12, 2012. Archived from the original on May 14, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Talons Top SaberCats 72–47". Arena Football League. May 19, 2012. Archived from the original on July 1, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Talons Win Fifth Straight with 64–61 Victory over Blaze". Arena Football League. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Talons Extend Win Streak, Defeat VooDoo 53–46". Arena Football League. June 10, 2012. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Talons Extend Win Streak to Seven Games". Arena Football League. June 17, 2012. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  17. ↑ "Talons Beat Storm for Eighth Straight Win, 77–56". Arena Football League. June 24, 2012. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  18. ↑ "Talons Take Command, earn 58–48 Win". Arena Football League. June 24, 2012. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  19. ↑ "Rush Fall to Talons, Garcia on Sunday". Arena Football League. July 8, 2012. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  20. ↑ "Talons Defeat Rattlers in Nailbiter, 62–61". Arena Football League. July 14, 2012. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  21. ↑ "Barnstormers Win Shootout with Talons, 66–63". Arena Football League. July 22, 2012. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
  22. ↑ "Utah Holds on, Advance to Conference Championship". Arena Football League. July 28, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.[ dead link ]
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