2012 Richmond Spiders football team

2012 Richmond Spiders football

Colonial Athletic Association Co-Championship
Conference	Colonial Athletic Association
Ranking
Sports Network	#18^[1]
FCS Coaches	#18^[2]
2012 record	8–3 (6–2 CAA)
Head coach	Danny Rocco (1st year)
Offensive coordinator	Brandon Streeter
Defensive coordinator	Bob Trott
Home stadium	E. Claiborne Robins Stadium (Capacity: 8,700)

2012 CAA football standings
	Conf				Overall
Team		W		L		W		L
#6 Old Dominion ^		7	–	1		11	–	2
#18 Richmond +		6	–	2		8	–	3
#13 New Hampshire +^		6	–	2		8	–	4
#15 Villanova +^		6	–	2		8	–	4
#17 Towson +		6	–	2		7	–	4
#19 James Madison		5	–	3		7	–	4
Maine		4	–	4		5	–	6
Delaware		2	–	6		5	–	6
William & Mary		1	–	7		2	–	9
Rhode Island		0	–	8		0	–	11
Georgia State		0	–	0		1	–	10

+ – Conference co-champions ^ – FCS playoff participant Georgia State's official conference record was 0-0, and it did not occupy a spot in the overall standings. Old Dominion was ineligible for the conference championship because of its announced departure for Conference USA in 2013; under CAA bylaws, a departing school is ineligible for conference championships. As of January 7, 2013; Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll

The 2012 Richmond Spiders football team represented the University of Richmond in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Danny Rocco and played their home games at E. Claiborne Robins Stadium. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. They finished the season 8–3, 6–2 in CAA. Due to Old Dominion (7–1 in CAA play) being ineligible for the conference title, the Spiders claimed a four way share of the CAA title. Despite the conference title, the Spiders were not invited to the FCS playoffs.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent^#	Rank^#	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 1	3:00 pm	at Virginia*		Scott Stadium • Charlottesville, VA	ACCRSN	L 19–43	50,081
September 8	6:00 pm	Gardner–Webb*		Robins Stadium • Richmond, VA		W 41–8	8,700
September 15	1:30 pm	at VMI*		Alumni Memorial Field • Lexington, VA		W 47–6	6,827
September 22	3:30 pm	at Georgia State		Georgia Dome • Atlanta, GA		W 35–14	9,476
September 29	3:30 pm	#4 Old Dominion		Robins Stadium • Richmond, VA		L 37–45	8,700
October 6	6:00 pm	at Villanova		Villanova Stadium • Villanova, PA		W 28–17	7,117
October 13	12:00 pm	at #12 New Hampshire		Cowell Stadium • Durham, NH		L 40–44	12,834
October 20	3:30 pm	#2 James Madison		Robins Stadium • Richmond, VA	CSN	W 35–29	8,700
November 3	6:00 pm	Rhode Island	#22	Robins Stadium • Richmond, VA		W 39–0	8,700
November 10	3:30 pm	Delaware	#20	Robins Stadium • Richmond, VA		W 23–17	8,700
November 17	1:30 pm	at William & Mary	#20	Zable Stadium • Williamsburg, VA (Capital Cup)		W 21–14	9,682
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. ^#Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

Source: Schedule

References

Richmond Spiders football

Venues	City Stadium (1929–2009) E. Claiborne Robins Stadium (2010–present)

Bowls & rivalries	Capital Cup (William & Mary) VMI

People	Head coaches NFL draftees

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National championship seasons in bold

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