2012 Texas Southern Tigers football team

2012 Texas Southern Tigers football
Conference Southwestern Athletic Conference West Division
2012 record 2–9 (2–7 SWAC)
Head coach Darrell Asberry (1st year)
Defensive coordinator Kevin Ramsey & Greg Johnson (3rd & 1st year)
Home stadium BBVA Compass Stadium
2012 SWAC football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
East
Jackson State xy   7 2         7 5  
Alabama State   7 2         7 4  
Alabama A&M   6 3         7 4  
Mississippi Valley State   5 4         5 6  
Alcorn State   4 5         4 7  
West
Arkansas–Pine Bluff xy$   8 1         10 2  
Prairie View A&M   3 6         3 8  
Southern   3 6         4 7  
Texas Southern*   2 7         2 9  
Grambling State   0 9         1 10  
Championship: December 8, 2012
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
  • Texas Southern ineligible for the SWAC Championship due to failing to fulfill NCAA graduation rate requirement (2012), repeated infractions, and lying to NCAA about self-imposed restrictions (2013 & 2014)
As of November 4, 2012; Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll

The 2012 Texas Southern Tigers football team represented Texas Southern University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Tigers were led by first year head coach Darrell Asberry[1] and played their home games at a new stadium, BBVA Compass Stadium.[2] They were a member of the West Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and finished the season with an overall record of two wins and nine losses (2–9, 2–7 SWAC).

Media

Texas Southern football games were carried live on KTSU 90.9 FM.

Before the Season

2012 Recruits

14 players signed up to join the 2012 Texas Southern team.[3]

Postseason Suspension

Texas Southern was barred from postseason football play for the 2012 season due to falling short in fulfilling the NCAA graduation rate requirements.[4]

Roster

2012 Texas Southern Tigers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
QB 4 Parker, DantaviousDantavious Parker  Sr
QB 7 Jones, JusticeJustice Jones Fr
QB 10 Anderson, JeffJeff Anderson Jr
QB 13 Smalls, RikoRiko Smalls Sr
QB 14 Johnson, RudyRudy Johnson  Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K 15 Hersh, RobertRobert Hersh Sr
P 99 Ortis, WilbertWilbert Ortis So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Carl Roberts
    Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line
  • Greg Johnson
    Associate Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks
  • Kevin Ramsey
    Defensive Coordinator
  • David Geralds
    Defensive Line
  • Ellis Herring
    Linebackers
  • Greg Ruffin
    Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator
  • Grailyn Pratt
    Quarterbacks
  • TC Taylor
    Wide Receivers
  • Lewis Tillman
    Running Backs

[5]

  • Gino Simoni
    Grad Assistant- Offense
  • Marc Orphey
    Grad Assistant- Strength & Conditioning
  • Kimberly Evans
    Football Academic Advisor
  • Kenny Burrough
    Athletic Development

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster

Schedule

[6]

Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
September 1 7:00 PM vs. Prairie View A&M Reliant StadiumHouston, TX (Labor Day Classic XXVIII) W 44–41   22,516
September 8 6:00 PM at North Texas* Apogee StadiumDenton, TX TXA 21/ESPN3 L 7–31   22,259
September 15 7:30 PM Jackson State BBVA Compass Stadium • Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV L 35–45   14,623
September 22 11:00 AM Alabama A&M BBVA Compass Stadium • Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV/SWAC TV L 13–42   4,484
September 27 7:00 PM #9 Sam Houston State* BBVA Compass Stadium • Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV/CSN Houston (Tape Delay) L 6–50   4,443
October 6 1:00 PM at Alabama State Cramton BowlMontgomery, AL L 0–45   3,356
October 13 5:30 PM at Southern Ace W. Mumford StadiumBaton Rouge, LA SWAC TV L 7–34   18,719
October 27 4:00 PM Grambling State BBVA Compass Stadium • Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV/SWAC TV/ CSN Houston Tape Delayed W 23–20   2,966
November 3 2:00 PM Arkansas–Pine Bluffdagger BBVA Compass Stadium • Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV/ CSN Houston Tape Delayed L 3–49   2,968
November 10 2:00 PM at Alcorn State Jack Spinks StadiumLorman, MS L 24–34   4,309
November 17 1:00 PM Mississippi Valley State BBVA Compass Stadium • Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV/ CSN Houston Tape Delayed L 3–34   954
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time. All dates, times, and TV are tentative and subject to change.

Game Summaries

Prairie View A&M

1 234Total
Panthers 20 777 41
Tigers 7 10216 44
  • Date: September 1
  • Location: Reliant Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 7:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 22,516
  • Game weather: clear, Indoors
  • Referee: Eddie Kelley
  • Sources:

Texas Southern holds an 18-8 advantage in the Labor Day Classic, but Prairie View A&M had won the most recent 5 games headed into this game.


North Texas

1 234Total
Tigers 0 070 7
Mean Green 7 10314 34
  • Date: September 8
  • Location: Apogee Stadium
    Denton, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 22,259
  • Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), clear, winds NE 13 mph
  • Referee: Perry Havener
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Dave Barnett and Doug Anderson
  • Sources:

North Texas and Texas Southern met for the first time in the schools storied histories.


Jackson State

1 234Total
JSU Tigers 7 71714 45
TSO Tigers 7 14014 35
  • Date: September 15
  • Location: BBVA Compass Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 7:30 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:15
  • Game attendance: 14,623
  • Game weather: light rain
  • Referee: Anthony Johnson
  • TV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams

Sources:


Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M at Texas Southern
1 234Total
Bulldogs 14 1477 42
Tigers 6 007 13
  • Date: September 22
  • Location: BBVA Compass Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 11:00 AM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:01
  • Game attendance: 4,484
  • Game weather: 91 °F (33 °C), Clear Skies, Calm
  • Referee: George McCullum
  • TV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams

Sources:


Sam Houston State

The Tigers and Bearkats play each other for the first time since 1997. The Bearkats look to build on an 8-5 record they have against the Tigers. The Bearkats won the most recent meeting in 1997 and have won 4 of the last 5 and 8 of the last 10.[7]

#9 Sam Houston State at Texas Southern
1 234Total
#9 Bearkats 14 19710 50
Tigers 0 600 6
  • Date: September 27
  • Location: BBVA Compass Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 7:05 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:50
  • Game attendance: 4,443
  • Game weather: 87 °F (31 °C), Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Anthony Johnson
  • TV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams

Sources:


Alabama State

Texas Southern at Alabama State
1 234Total
Tigers 0 000 0
Hornets 0 21321 45

Sources:


Southern

Texas Southern at Southern
1 234Total
Tigers 0 007 7
Jaguars 10 1077 34
  • Date: October 13
  • Location: Ace W. Mumford Stadium
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Game start: 5:37 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 2:58
  • Game attendance: 18,719
  • Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C), Clear
  • Referee: George McCullum
  • Television network: SWAC TV

Sources:


Grambling State

Grambling at Texas Southern
1 234Total
GSU Tigers 0 1460 20
TSU Tigers 7 709 23
  • Date: October 27
  • Location: BBVA Compass Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 4:05 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:01
  • Game attendance: 2,966
  • Referee: George McCullum
  • TV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams

Sources:


Arkansas–Pine Bluff

Arkansas–Pine Bluff at Texas Southern
1 234Total
Golden Lions 7 14217 49
Tigers 3 000 3
  • Date: November 3
  • Location: BBVA Compass Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 2:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:51
  • Game attendance: 2,968
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Eddie Kelley
  • TV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams

Sources:


Alcorn State

Texas Southern at Alcorn State
1 234Total
Tigers 0 1077 24
Braves 7 7713 34
  • Date: November 10
  • Location: Jack Spinks Stadium
    Lorman, MS
  • Game start: 2:00 CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 4,300
  • Game weather: 71°, Sunny
  • Referee: Rod Holloway

Sources:


Mississippi Valley State

Mississippi Valley State at Texas Southern
1 234Total
Delta Devils 14 1370 34
Tigers 0 300 3
  • Date: November 17
  • Location: BBVA Compass Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 1:00 CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:15
  • Game attendance: 954
  • Referee: Roderick Hollow
  • TV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams

Sources:

References

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