2012 Knoxville NightHawks season

January 2025 Knoxville NightHawks 2012 1–11 6th Chris MacKeown Jeff Knight James White Civic Coliseum Did not qualify true The 2013 Knoxville NightHawks season was the first season for the professional indoor football franchise and their first in the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). The NightHawks were one of six teams that competed in the PIFL for the 2013 season. The team played their home games under head coach Chris MacKeown at the James White Civic Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. The NightHawks earned a 1–11 record, placing seventh in the league, failing to qualify for the playoffs. The franchise was announced by Owner Jeff Knight on September 15, 2011.http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4295103 Nighthawks Newest Professional Franchise in Knoxville September 15, 2011 www.oursportscentral.com OurSports Central August 6, 2012 He announced the team's decision to join the Professional Indoor Football League and that the team would play at the James White Civic Coliseum.http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/sep/15/knoxville-nighthawks-to-play-indoor-football-in/ Indoor football team to give it a go September 15, 2011 Dave Link Knoxville News Sentinel August 6, 2012 On October 4, 2011, the NightHawks named Chris MacKeown the team's first coach in franchise history.http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/oct/04/chris-mackeown-named-coach-of-knoxville/ Chris MacKeown named coach of Knoxville Nighthawks October 4, 2011 Knoxville News Sentinel August 6, 2012 The team made a splash when they signed veteran NFL defensive lineman Chris Bradwell,http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/oct/18/nighthawks-sign-bradwell/ NightHawks sign Bradwell October 18, 2011 Knoxville News Sentinel August 6, 2012 and veteran Arena Football League quarterback, Tony Colston.http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4305269 Veteran QB Colston Is Nighthawks First Signee October 11, 2011 www.oursportscentral.com OurSports Central August 6, 2012 In the team's first ever game, the NightHawks fell 45–70 to the Alabama Hammers.http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/mar/10/nighthawks-drop-indoor-debut-70-45/ Nighthawks drop indoor debut, 70-45 Dave Link March 10, 2012 Knoxville News Sentinel August 6, 2012 The team started 0–6 on the season before winning their 7th contest on May 5, 2012, an overtime victory over the Hammers. The team finished their inaugural season 1–11 with a 0.083 winning percentage, which was worst in the PIFL. Coach MacKeown said he felt that he would not be back for a second season with the team.http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/jun/10/nighthawks-coach-chris-mackeown-doesnt-expect/ Nighthawks coach Chris MacKeown doesn't expect return engagement June 10, 2012 Dave Link Knoxville News Sentinel August 6, 2012 Schedule Key: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Tie 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season All start times are local to home team Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Score Record 1 BYE 2 Saturday March 17 7:30pm at Columbus Lions L 59–64 0–1 Columbus Civic Center 3 Saturday March 24 7:00pm at Richmond Raiders L 42–70 0–2 Richmond Coliseum 4 Saturday March 31 7:00pm Richmond Raiders L 29–80 0–3 James White Civic Coliseum 5 BYE 6 Saturday April 14 7:00pm Albany Panthers L 10–59 0–4 James White Civic Coliseum 7 Saturday April 21 7:05pm at Alabama Hammers L 25–62 0–5 Von Braun Center 8 Friday April 27 7:00pm Louisiana Swashbucklers L 28–61 0–6 James White Civic Coliseum 9 Saturday May 5 7:00pm Alabama Hammers W 64–61 OT 1–6 James White Civic Coliseum 10 Saturday May 12 7:00pm Columbus Lions L 55–58 1–7 James White Civic Coliseum 11 Saturday May 19 7:05pm at Louisiana Swashbucklers L 51–53 1–8 Sudduth Coliseum 12 BYE 13 Saturday June 2 7:00pm at Albany Panthers L 64–74 1–9 James H. Gray Civic Center 14 Saturday June 9 7:00pm Richmond Raiders L 57–60 1–10 James White Civic Coliseum 15 Saturday June 16 7:00pm at Columbus Lions L 63–76 1–11 Columbus Civic Center Roster 2012 Knoxville NightHawks roster Quarterbacks 12 Russell Hill Running backs 38 Glenn Revell 23 Kelvin Thompson Wide receivers 4 Justin Craig 14 Ryan McDaniel 20 Ryan Schuck Offensive linemen 77 Chris Oliver 72 Chance Talbert Defensive linemen 91 Xavier Mitchell Linebackers 22 Cassen Jackson-Garrison Defensive backs 21 Greg Harvey 3 Ginikach Ibe 1 Anthony Shutt Kickers 10 Alex Walls Injured reserve -- Jeremy Buchanan OL Exempt list Currently vacant Rookies in italics updated June 23, 2012http://www.knoxvillenighthawks.com/roster.html Roster 2014-12-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928093633/http://knoxvillenighthawks.com/roster.html 2013-09-28 dead 14 Active, 1 Inactive Division standings NightHawks References 2 External links https://archive.today/20141211211943/http://www.thestatguys.com/PIFL/2012/KNX.HTM 2012 results el Knoxville NightHawks Knoxville NightHawks Category:Knoxville NightHawks