2012 UCF Knights football team

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2012 UCF Knights football
UCF Knights logo.svg
C-USA East Division co-champion
Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl champion
C-USA Championship, L 27–33 OT vs. Tulsa
Conference Conference USA
DivisionEast Division
Record10–4 (7–1 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Charlie Taaffe (4th season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Jim Fleming (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Bright House Networks Stadium
Seasons
  2011
2013  
2012 Conference USA football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
UCF xy  7 1   10 4  
East Carolina x  7 1   8 5  
Marshall  4 4   5 7  
Memphis  4 4   4 8  
UAB  2 6   3 9  
Southern Miss  0 8   0 12  
West Division
Tulsa xy$  7 1   11 3  
SMU  5 3   7 6  
Rice  4 4   7 6  
Houston  4 4   5 7  
UTEP  2 6   3 9  
Tulane  2 6   2 10  
Championship: Tulsa 33, UCF 27
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012 UCF Knights football team represented the University of Central Florida in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Knights played in the Eastern Division of Conference USA and played their home games at Bright House Networks Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The Knights were led by head coach George O'Leary, who was in his ninth season with the team.

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The 2012 season marked UCF's last as a member of Conference USA, as the Knights moved to the American Athletic Conference in 2013. UCF was originally barred from postseason play for the season due to recruiting violations in both football and basketball under previous athletic director Keith Tribble. [1] The university had its appeal delayed until 2013 and was bowl-eligible for 2012. [2] For the fourth time as C-USA members, UCF won the Conference USA Eastern Division, though the Knights lost the Conference USA Championship game to Tulsa. As a result, the Knights appeared in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl, in which they defeated Ball State, 38–17, for the second bowl victory in program history. The Knights finished the season receiving votes both in the AP and Coaches polls. [3]

All games were broadcast live on the UCF-IMG radio network. [4] The Knights' flagship station was WYGM "740 The Game" in Orlando.

Personnel

Head Coach George O'Leary George O'Leary-1.jpg
Head Coach George O'Leary

Coaching staff

2012 UCF Knights coaching staff

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

  • Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks – Charlie Taaffe
  • Running backs – Danny Barrett
  • Wide receivers – Sean Beckton
  • Offensive line – Brent Key
  • Graduate assistant – Jonathon Ford

Defensive coaches

  • Defensive coordinator/linebackers – Jim Fleming
  • Defensive backs – Kirk Callahan
  • Defensive line – Blaise Winter
  • Defensive assistant – Tyson Summers
  • Graduate assistant – Mark Cammack
 

Special teams

  • Special teams coordinator/tight ends – Allen Mogridge

Administrative staff

  • Athletic Director (A.D.) – Todd Stansbury
  • Assistant A.D. for Football Operations – Marty O'Leary
  • Director of player personnel – Drew Hughes

Roster

2012 UCF Knights roster
2012 Roster from the University of Central Florida Knights [ usurped ]

Quarterbacks

  • 3 Tyler Gabbert – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 5 Blake Bortles Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 7 Troy Green – freshman
  • 11 Mitchell Bourne – Redshirt.svg freshman

Halfbacks

  • 13 Dontravius Floyd – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 40 Brendan Kelly – Redshirt.svg senior

Fullbacks

  • 32 Billy Giovanetti – Redshirt.svg senior

Running backs

  • 8 Storm Johnson Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 17 Cedric Thompson – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 23 Ariel Hoffman – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 24 Blake Tiralosi – freshman
  • 28 Latavius Murray Redshirt.svg senior
  • 34 Brynn Harvey – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 44 Joseph Puopolo – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 45 Daron Humphrey – freshman

Wide receivers

  • 2 Jeffrey Godfrey (QB) – junior
  • 4 Rob Calabrese (QB) – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 6 Rannell Hallsophomore
  • 9 J.J. Worton – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 14 Quincy McDuffiesenior
  • 19 Joshua Reese – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 20 Taylor Oldham – freshman
  • 22 Christopher Nahat – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 25 Dareen Owi – freshman
  • 31 Jared Greenaway – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 80 Drico Johnson – freshman
  • 81 Breshad Perrimanfreshman
  • 89 Jacques Mackeroy – Redshirt.svg freshman
 

Tight ends

  • 39 Kevin Garvy Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 82 Blake Davis – freshman
  • 84 Justin Tukes – sophomore
  • 85 Kevin Miller – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 86 D.J. Brown – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 88 Cal Bloom – freshman
  • 88 Chris Martin – Redshirt.svg junior

Offensive line

  • 61 Tarik Cook – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 62 Rey Cunha – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 63 Jordan McCray – junior
  • 64 Justin McCray – junior
  • 65 Kelly Parfitt – freshman
  • 67 Robert Gibbons – freshman
  • 68 Theo Goins – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 70 Daniel Mcgrattan – freshman
  • 71 Michael Wiszowaty – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 72 Torrian Wilson – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 73 Jordan Rae – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 74 Michael Campbell – freshman
  • 75 Phil Smith – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 76 Colby Watson – freshman
  • 77 Kelly Davison – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 79 Tony Jacob – Redshirt.svg sophomore

Linebackers

  • 11 Jonathan Davis – senior
  • 16 Mark Rucker – freshman
  • 23 Willie Mitchell – sophomore
  • 41 Terrance Plummersophomore
  • 42 Stanley Sylverain – freshman
  • 46 Ray Shipman – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 50 Domenic Spencer – freshman
  • 51 D.J. Williams – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 52 Maurice Russell – freshman
  • 53 Tyler Linde – freshman
  • 56 Cody Ralston – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 57 Troy Gray – sophomore
 

Defensive line

  • 44 Miles Pace – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 47 Deion Green – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 48 David Nelson – freshman
  • 49 Cam Henderson – senior
  • 58 Troy Davis – senior
  • 69 Thomas Niles – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 90 Micah Anderson – freshman
  • 91 Victor Gray – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 92 Luke Adams – freshman
  • 93 Josh Wofford – Redshirt.svg junior
  • 94 Demetris Anderson – sophomore
  • 95 E.J. Dunston – junior
  • 96 Andrew Rice – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 97 Chester Brown – freshman
  • 98 Joey Grant – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 99 Jose Jose – junior

Defensive backs

  • 10 Jordan Ozerities – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 12 Jacoby Glennfreshman
  • 15 Michael Easton – sophomore
  • 18 Kemal Ishmael – senior
  • 21 A. J. Bouyesenior
  • 22 Jared Henry – freshman
  • 24 Jeremy Davis – freshman
  • 25 Brendin Straubel – Redshirt.svg freshman
  • 26 Clayton Geathers – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 27 Sean Beckton – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 28 Connor Price – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 29 Lyle Dankenbring – Redshirt.svg senior
  • 30 Nicco Whigham – freshman
  • 33 Jamar McClain – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 35 Sean Maag – sophomore
  • 36 Woodley Cadet – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 37 Brandon Alexander – sophomore
  • 38 Bruce Dukes – sophomore
 

Punters/Kickers

  • 18 Rodrigo Quirarte – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 35 Sean Galvin – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 43 Jamie Boyle – senior
  • 48 Caleb Houston – freshman
  • 83 Shawn Moffitt – sophomore

Snappers

  • 54 Greg Marsil – freshman
  • 56 Scott Teal – Redshirt.svg sophomore
  • 59 Matt Morrison – Redshirt.svg junior

Terms:

  • Freshman – A player in his first year.
  • Sophomore – A player in his second year.
  • Junior – A player in his third year.
  • Senior – A player in his fourth year.
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt – A player who sat out a previous season.

Recruiting class

College recruiting information (2012)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Luke Adams
DE
Pensacola, FLCatholic6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)250 lb (110 kg)Oct 12, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Cal Bloom
TE
Osseo, MNOsseo6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)235 lb (107 kg)Jan 22, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg    (45)
Chester Brown
OL
Hinesville, GABradwell Institute6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)340 lb (150 kg)Jan 29, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (75)
Mike Campbell
OL
Pace, FLPace6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)252 lb (114 kg)Jan 10, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (45)
Blake Davis
TE
Delray Beach, FLAmerican Heritage School6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)225 lb (102 kg)Oct 17, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (75)
Jeremy Davis
CB
New Berlin, NYMilford Academy6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg)Feb 1, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    
Tyler Gabbert
QB
Ballwin, MO Missouri 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 lb (91 kg)Jan 16, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  4 stars.svg     Rivals:  4 stars.svg    (76)
Jacoby Glenn
DB
Mobile, ALVigor6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)175 lb (79 kg)Jan 19, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Troy Green
QB
Skaneateles, NYSkaneateles Senior6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)200 lb (91 kg)Jan 23, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg    (45)
Jared Henry
S
Jacksonville, FLFirst Coast High School6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jan 2, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    
Drico Johnson
WR
Orlando, FLAgape Christian Academy6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg)Aug 2, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Taylor Oldham
WR
Daytona Beach, FLWarner Christian Academy6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jun 14, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (74)
Dareen Owi
WR
Miami, FLMiami Norland6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg)Jan 5, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (71)
Kelly Parfitt
OL
Delray Beach, FLAmerican Heritage School6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)290 lb (130 kg)Oct 31, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (72)
Phil Smith
OT
Tampa Bay, FL Georgia Tech 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)290 lb (130 kg)Oct 9, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg    
Stanley Sylverain
LB
Naples, FLGolden Gate6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)215 lb (98 kg)Oct 9, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (73)
Colby Watson
OL
Pensacola, FLPine Forest6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)320 lb (150 kg)Jan 15, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg    (79)
Nicco Whigham
DB
Fort Lauderdale, FLCardinal Gibbons6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)Jan 17, 2012 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg    (72)
Overall recruit ranking:    Scout: 119
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "UCF 2012 Football Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  • "2012 UCF Football Commits". Scout. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  • "ESPN". ESPN. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  • "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved January 26, 2012.

Schedule

Bright House Networks Stadium, the Knights home field Texas at UCF wide view from endzone.jpg
Bright House Networks Stadium, the Knights home field
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 307:00 pmat Akron * ESPN3 W 56–1412,616
September 812:00 pmat No. 14 Ohio State * ESPN2 L 16–31104,745
September 154:00 pm FIU * CSS W 33–2040,478
September 2912:00 pm Missouri *
  • Bright House Networks Stadium
  • Orlando, FL
FSN L 16–2135,835
October 48:00 pm East Carolina
  • Bright House Networks Stadium
  • Orlando, FL
CBSSN W 40–2032,181
October 138:00 pm Southern Miss
  • Bright House Networks Stadium
  • Orlando, FL
CBSSNW 38–31 2OT34,514
October 208:00 pmat Memphis CSSW 35–1722,106
October 278:00 pmat Marshall CBSSNW 54–1722,563
November 37:00 pm SMU Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Bright House Networks Stadium
  • Orlando, FL
CBSSNW 42–1736,036
November 107:00 pmat UTEP FCS W 31–2425,483
November 1712:00 pmat Tulsa FSNL 21–2319,725
November 2412:00 pm UAB
  • Bright House Networks Stadium
  • Orlando, FL
FSNW 49–2428,602
December 112:00 pmat Tulsa
ESPN2L 27–33 OT17,635
December 217:30 pmvs. Ball State * ESPN W 38–1721,759
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Game summaries

Akron

1234Total
Knights72814756
Zips007714
  • Location: Akron, OH
  • Game start: 7:00 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:05
  • Game attendance: 12,616
  • Game weather: 83 °F (28 °C), Sunny
  • Referee: Steve Barth

Ohio State

1234Total
Knights376016
Buckeyes71014031
  • Location: Columbus, OH
  • Game start: 12:02 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:11
  • Game attendance: 104,745
  • Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), Cloudy
  • Referee: Randy Smith

FIU

1234Total
Panthers0014620
Knights9147333
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 4:07 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:13
  • Game attendance: 40,478
  • Game weather: 84 °F (29 °C), Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler

Missouri

1234Total
Tigers077721
Knights370616
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 12:05 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:26
  • Game attendance: 35,835
  • Game weather: 86 °F (30 °C), Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: David Smith

East Carolina

1234Total
East Carolina1433020
Knights713101040
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 8:06 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:09
  • Game attendance: 32,181
  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C), Light Rain
  • Referee: Randy Smith

Southern Miss

1234OT2OTTotal
Golden Eagles077107031
Knights710077738
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 8:06 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:49
  • Game attendance: 34,514
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C), Mostly Clear
  • Referee: Ed Ardito

Memphis

1234Total
Knights14071435
Tigers1000717
  • Location: Memphis, TN
  • Game start: 7:07 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:01
  • Game attendance: 22,106
  • Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C), Clear
  • Referee: Ken Antee

Marshall

1234Total
Knights72020754
Thundering Herd370717
  • Location: Huntington, WV
  • Game start: 8:05 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:23
  • Game attendance: 22,563
  • Game weather: 48 °F (9 °C), Cloudy
  • Referee: Brad Rogers

SMU

1234Total
Mustangs370717
Knights71414742
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 7:04 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:00
  • Game attendance: 36,036
  • Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), Clear
  • Referee: Ed Ardito

UTEP

1234Total
Knights71001431
Miners7301424
  • Location: El Paso, TX
  • Game start: 7:05 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:21
  • Game attendance: 25,483
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C), Partly Sunny
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler

Tulsa

1234Total
Knights0140721
Golden Hurricane10013023
  • Location: Tulsa, OK
  • Game start: 12:06 a.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:21
  • Game attendance: 19,725
  • Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C), Sunny
  • Referee: Ken Antee

UAB

1234Total
Blazers0107724
Knights14217749
  • Location: Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 12:05 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 28,602
  • Game weather: 68 °F (20 °C), Sunny
  • Referee: Chris Snead

Conference USA Championship Game

1234OTTotal
Knights014130027
Golden Hurricane71406633
  • Location: Tulsa, OK
  • Game start: 12:01 p.m.
  • Elapsed time: 3:39
  • Game attendance: 17,635
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C), Overcast
  • Referee: Ed Ardito
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color)

Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl

1234Total
Knights13157338
Cardinals073717

References

  1. "NCAA adds 1-year postseason bans to UCF penalties". WESH-TV Orlando. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  2. "UCF asks NCAA for expedited appeal". ESPN. August 15, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  3. "Football Earns Second-Highest Finish in National Polls in Program History". University of Central Florida Athletics Association. January 8, 2013. Archived from the original on March 7, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  4. "UCF ISP Radio Network". Archived from the original on February 13, 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2012.