2012 Cincinnati Commandos season

Cincinnati Commandos 2012 7–2 (6–2) 1st Billy Back Jason Buckley Dennis WhitmanPaul Napier Cincinnati Gardens2250 Seymour AvenueCincinnati, OH 45212 Won Northern Conference Championship 60-42 (Explosion)Won Ultimate Bowl II 62-44 (Tarpons) true The 2012 Cincinnati Commandos season was the 3rd season for the franchise, and their first as a member of the Northern Conference of the United Indoor Football League (UIFL). Just one month after their 2011 CIFL Championship Game victory, the Commandos announced they were leaving the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) to join the UIFL.http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4247633 Commandos Leave CIFL, Join Ultimate Indoor Football League July 11, 2011 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 On August 23, 2011, it was announced that Bill Back would return as head coach for a 3rd season with the Commandoshttp://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4282000 Commandos Re-Sign Back August 24, 2015 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 The Commandos finished the regular season 8-2 (7–2 in the Northern Conference), clinching the first round by with the top spot in the Northern Conference.http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4426818 Commandos to host Erie in UIFL North Division Finals June 20, 2012 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 The Commandos advanced to Ultimate Bowl II with a 60–42 victory over the Erie Explosion. The Commandos defeated the Florida Tarpons, 62-44 clinching their third consecutive championship.http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4437443 Commandos Capture 3rd Straight League Championship July 2, 2012 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 Schedule Key: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Tie 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season Week Day Date Opponent Results Location Score Record 1 Saturday March 3 Johnstown Generals W 49–28 1–0 Cincinnati Gardens 2 Friday March 9 at Eastern Kentucky Drillers W 64–51 2–0 Eastern Kentucky Expo Center 3 BYE 4 Saturday March 24 Huntington Wildcatz W 104-12http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4372105 Sheehan Throws for 10 Touchdowns in 104-12 Win March 24, 2012 OurSports Central www.oursportscentral.com October 14, 2015 3–0 Cincinnati Gardens 5 BYE 6 Saturday April 7 Western Pennsylvania Sting W 76–20 4–0 Cincinnati Gardens 7 BYE 8 Sunday April 22 at Erie Explosion W 55–34 5–0 Louis J. Tullio Arena 9 Saturday April 28 Marion Blue Racers W 58–38 6–0 Cincinnati Gardens 10 Saturday May 5 at Marion Blue Racers W 61–53 7–0 Veterans Memorial Coliseum 11 Saturday May 12 Rome Rampage Cancelled 7–0 Cincinnati Gardens 12 Saturday May 19 at Marion Blue Racers L 49–51 7–1 Veterans Memorial Coliseum 13 Saturday May 26 Erie Explosion L 18–62 7–2 Cincinnati Gardens 14 Saturday June 2 Marion Blue Racers W 60–24 8–2 Cincinnati Gardens 15 BYE Postseason Round Day Date Opponent Results Location Score Record Northern Semifinals BYE Northern Championship Saturday June 23 Erie Explosion W 62–40 1–0 Cincinnati Gardens Ultimate Bowl II Monday July 2 at Florida Tarpons W 62–44 2–0 Germain Arena Standings Commandos y - clinched conference title x - clinched playoff spot Roster Cincinnati Commandos rosterQuarterbacks 13 Tyler Sheehan Running backs 23 Derrick Moss 33 Andy Stuckert Wide receivers 12 Brandon Boehm -- Eric Hicks 5 Shawn McGarity 3 Kyenes Mincy Offensive linemen 79 Richard Deutch 80 James Howard 88 Frank Straub Defensive linemen 99 D'arrell Brown 95 Terrill Byrd 55 Thomas Claggett 51 James Spikes  Linebackers 37 Antwone Canady 10 Tony Longo 37 Santino Turnbow Defensive backs 1 Darren Barnett 6 Markkus Davis 17 Jeff Demery 28 Jason Neely 27 Corry Stewart 4 E. J. Underwood Kickers currently vacant Injured reserve currently vacant Exempt list currently vacant Practice squad currently vacant rookies in italics Roster updated September 19, 2012 22 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS Staff 2012 Cincinnati Commandos staff Front office Co-Owner – Dennis Whitman Co-Owner – Paul Napier General manager – Jason Buckley Director of corporate sales – Hank Reed Public and community relations – All-Star PR LLC Director of gameday operations – Mike Hershey Assistant Director of GameDay Operations - Andrew Pifer Equipment Manager - Colin Lap Head coach Head coach – Billy Back Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Billy Back Running Backs - Keith Brooks Wide receivers – J.C. Baker Offensive line – Josh Newren Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Chris Taylor Defensive line – Sean Middlebrooks Linebackers – Secondary – Kelly Sims References 30em Cincinnati Commandos Cincinnati Commandos Category:American football in Ohio