2012 San Jose SaberCats Roster
Team Record: 12-6
Finishing 2nd in the Arena League's West Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Darren Arbet (12-6)
Location: San Jose, California
Attendance: 91,141, Avg. 10,127 in 9 home dates
2012 San Jose SaberCats Results
The San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League ended the 2012 season with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the Arena League's West Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
San Jose lit up the scoreboard for 1,143 points, while the defense conceded 1,027. Mark Grieb led the charge, slinging for 5,744 yards. Samora Goodson paced the receiving corps, grabbing 114 passes for 1,471 yards, while James Roe was targeted regularly as well.
Tommy Taggart carried the ball for a team-best 119 yards for the SaberCats.
Andre Jones picked off 5 opponent throws. Joe Sykes topped the defensive unit with 15 quarterback sacks, leading the way for a team which created 41 sacks.
Darren Arbet coached the team. The 2012 San Jose SaberCats lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Akah | OL | February 8, 1979 | 6'3" | 335 | Winston-Salem State (NC) | Staten Island, NY |
| Jackie Bates | DB | October 12, 1986 | 5'10" | 180 | Hampton | Sacramento, CA USA |
| Bubba Boudreaux | DB | May 7, 1989 | 6'0" | 195 | Nevada | Las Vegas, NV |
| Brandon Brinkley | WR/DB | September 20, 1986 | 6'0" | 185 | Houston | Bay City, TX |
| Mervin Brookins | DB | May 31, 1985 | 5'10" | 180 | Sacramento CC (CA) | Sacramento, CA |
| Ruschard Dodd-Masters | DB | May 2, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | Nevada-Las Vegas | Richmond, CA |
| Jameel Dowling | DB | December 29, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Hawai`i | Tacoma, WA |
| Hank Edwards | WR | May 2, 1983 | 6'3" | 185 | Texas Southern | Hollywood, FL |
| Nick Gatto | K | December 22, 1977 | 5'11" | 200 | Arkansas State | Merritt Island, FL |
| Samora Goodson | WR/DB | October 7, 1984 | 6'3" | 205 | Southeast Missouri State | Hayward, CA |
| Mark Grieb | QB | May 23, 1974 | 6'3" | 200 | California - Davis | San Jose, CA |
| Jacob Harfman | K | July 26, 1989 | 5'10" | 205 | Southern California | Chino Hills, CA |
| Jasper Harvey | OL | April 8, 1983 | 6'3" | 315 | San Diego State | New Orleans, LA |
| LaBrose Hedgemon | WR/DB | January 8, 1985 | 5'10" | 185 | Jackson State | Hoover, AL |
| Vince Hill | DB | November 22, 1985 | 6'0" | 185 | Miles College (AL) | Atlanta, GA |
| Dexter Jackson | DL | March 14, 1988 | 6'2" | 270 | Bethune-Cookman | Jacksonville, FL |
| Taurus Johnson | WR | April 13, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | South Florida | Cape Coral, FL |
| Andre Jones | WR/DB | May 25, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | Akron | Forestville, MD |
| Johnie Kirton | FB/LB | March 17, 1986 | 6'3" | 280 | Washington | Everett, WA |
| Isaac Leatiota | OL | December 30, 1987 | 6'3" | 315 | San Jose State | Santa Clara, CA |
| Shawn Lemon | DL | August 25, 1988 | 6'2" | 250 | Akron | Waldorf, MD |
| Mark Lewis | OL/DL | July 17, 1985 | 6'3" | 300 | Oregon | Arroyo Grande, CA |
| Francis Maka | DL | May 10, 1985 | 6'2" | 260 | Hawai'i | San Mateo, CA |
| Reagan Maui'a | FB | July 6, 1984 | 6'0" | 348 | Hawaii | , American Samoa |
| Tim McGill | DL | June 24, 1979 | 6'2" | 300 | Illinois | Chicago, IL |
| Ben Nelson | WR | August 21, 1979 | 6'2" | 185 | St. Cloud St. | Coon Rapids, MN USA |
| Gabe Nyenhuis | DL | June 26, 1981 | 6'4" | 275 | Colorado | St. Charles, IL |
| John Paglia | K | September 21, 1988 | 6'2" | 215 | Charleston Southern | Ocala, FL |
| Nick Pertuit | K | April 7, 1983 | 6'0" | 190 | San Antonio | |
| Ako Poti | OL | February 10, 1987 | 6'4" | 320 | Penn State | Daly City, CA |
| Robbie Powell | OL | August 21, 1984 | 6'5" | 310 | Purdue | Roanoke, VA |
| Rich Ranglin | OL | September 27, 1985 | 6'3" | 315 | Central Connecticut State | Bronx, NY |
| James Roe | WR | August 23, 1973 | 6'1" | 187 | Norfolk St. | Richmond, VA USA |
| James Sadler | WR/DB | September 23, 1981 | 6'0" | 215 | Southwest Oklahoma | Manteca, CA |
| Scott Schoettgen | WR | October 26, 1984 | 6'3" | 210 | Willamette | La Habra, CA |
| Jermaine Smith | DL | February 3, 1972 | 6'3" | 298 | Georgia | Augusta, GA USA |
| Danny Southwick | QB | September 28, 1981 | 6'1" | 200 | Occidental College (CA) | Provo, UT |
| Jason Stewart | DL | November 14, 1980 | 6'1" | 320 | Fresno State | Bakersfield, CA |
| Joe Sykes | DL | November 22, 1982 | 6'2" | 266 | Southern | Grenada, MS USA |
| Tommy Taggart | FB | July 25, 1986 | 6'3" | 285 | Oklahoma | Euless, TX |
| Tanner Varner | DB | July 13, 1984 | 6'0" | 210 | Northern Iowa | Ottumwa, IA |
| Courtney Viney | WR/DB | July 20, 1989 | 5'9" | 170 | New Mexico State | Fresno, CA |
| Huey Whittaker | WR | June 19, 1981 | 6'5" | 220 | South Florida | Spring Hill, FL |
| Fred Williams | WR | April 15, 1988 | 6'0" | 195 | Saint Cloud State (MN) | Milwaukee, WI |
| Rodney Wright | WR | November 18, 1979 | 5'9" | 175 | Fresno State | Bakersfield, CA |
