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The 2012 Texas Southern Tigers football team represented Texas Southern University a member of the West Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season . Led by first-year head coach Darrell Asberry , the Tigers compiled an overall record of 2–9 with a mark of 2–7 in conference play, placing fourth in the SWAC's West Division.[1] BBVA Compass Stadium , in Houston .[2]
Texas Southern was barred from postseason football play for the 2012 season due to falling short in fulfilling the NCAA graduation rate requirements.[3]
Before the season [ edit ] 2012 recruits [ edit ] 14 players signed up to join the 2012 Texas Southern team.[4]
US college sports recruiting information for 2012 recruits
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Rudofo "Rudy" Alonzo RB
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus King
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Zach Bamijoko LB
Missouri City, TX
Elkins
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
247 lb (112 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Darius Callies WR
Edna, TX
Edna
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Brandon Charles OL
Corinth, TX
Lake Dallas
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
290 lb (130 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Zachary Faires TE
Edinburg, TX
Edinburg
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Justice Jones QB
Patterson, LA
Patterson
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Elston Lane Jr. WR
Miami, FL
Miami Northwestern
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 78
Derrick McWilliams DE
Houston, TX
New Mexico Military Institute
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
260 lb (120 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Jarius Moore LB
Houston, TX
North Shore
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Jaquaa Peters WR
Columbia, MO
Pearl River CC
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Frederick Plummer WR
Memphis, TN
Coahoma CC
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Billy Rosenberg TE
Memphis, TN
Memphis Raleigh-Egypt
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
230 lb (100 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Darius Taylor OL
Houston, TX
North Shore
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
290 lb (130 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Daryl Jones, Jr. RB
Jackson, MS
Callaway
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Scout : N/A Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout : Not Ranked Rivals : Not Ranked ESPN : Not Ranked
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:
Schedule [ edit ] Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 1 7:00 pm vs. Prairie View A&M W 44–4122,516 September 8 6:00 pm at North Texas * TXA 21 /ESPN3 L 7–3122,259 September 15 7:30 pm Jackson State KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV L 35–4514,623 September 22 11:00 am Alabama A&M BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV / SWAC TV L 13–424,484 September 27 7:00 pm No. 9 Sam Houston State * BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV / CSN Houston (tape delay) L 6–504,443 October 6 1:00 pm at Alabama State L 0–453,356 October 13 5:30 pm at Southern SWAC TV L 7–3418,719 October 27 4:00 pm Grambling State BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV /SWAC TV / CSN Houston (tape delay) W 23–202,966 November 3 2:00 pm Arkansas–Pine Bluff BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV / CSN Houston (tape delay) L 3–492,968 November 10 2:00 pm at Alcorn State L 24–344,309 November 17 1:00 pm Mississippi Valley State BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX KHOU 11.2 Bounce TV / CSN Houston (tape delay) L 3–34954
[5] [6]
Game summaries [ edit ] Prairie View A&M [ edit ]
1
2 3 4 Total
Panthers
20
7 7 7
41
• Tigers
7
10 21 6
44
Date: September 1Location: Reliant Stadium Houston, TX Game start: 7:00 PM CST Elapsed time: 3:30Game attendance: 22,516Game weather: clear, IndoorsReferee: Eddie Kelley
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 [ edit ]
1
2 3 4 Total
Tigers
0
0 7 0
7
• Mean Green
7
10 3 14
34
Date: September 8Location: Apogee Stadium Denton, TX Game start: 6:00 PM CST Elapsed time: 3:18Game attendance: 22,259Game weather: 85 °F (29 °C), clear, winds NE 13 mphReferee: Perry HavenerTV announcers (ESPN3): Dave Barnett and Doug Anderson
North Texas and Texas Southern met for the first time in the schools' histories.
Jackson State [ edit ]
1
2 3 4 Total
• JSU Tigers
7
7 17 14
45
TSO Tigers
7
14 0 14
35
Date: September 15Location: BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX Game start: 7:30 PM CST Elapsed time: 3:15Game attendance: 14,623Game weather: light rainReferee: Anthony JohnsonTV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams
Alabama A&M [ edit ]
Alabama A&M at Texas Southern
1
2 3 4 Total
• Bulldogs
14
14 7 7
42
Tigers
6
0 0 7
13
Date: September 22Location: BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX Game start: 11:00 AM CST Elapsed time: 3:01Game attendance: 4,484Game weather: 91 °F (33 °C), Clear Skies, CalmReferee: George McCullumTV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams
Sam Houston State [ edit ] 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
2 3 4 Total
• #9 Bearkats
14
19 7 10
50
Tigers
0
6 0 0
6
Date: September 27Location: BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX Game start: 7:05 PM CST Elapsed time: 2:50Game attendance: 4,443Game weather: 87 °F (31 °C), Partly CloudyReferee: Anthony JohnsonTV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams
Alabama State [ edit ]
Texas Southern at Alabama State
1
2 3 4 Total
Tigers
0
0 0 0
0
• Hornets
0
21 3 21
45
Sources:
Southern [ edit ]
Texas Southern at Southern
1
2 3 4 Total
Tigers
0
0 0 7
7
• Jaguars
10
10 7 7
34
Date: October 13Location: Ace W. Mumford Stadium Baton Rouge, LA Game start: 5:37 PM CST Elapsed time: 2:58Game attendance: 18,719Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C), ClearReferee: George McCullumTelevision network: SWAC TV
Grambling State [ edit ]
Grambling at Texas Southern
1
2 3 4 Total
GSU Tigers
0
14 6 0
20
• TSU Tigers
7
7 0 9
23
Date: October 27Location: BBVA Compass StadiumGame start: 4:05 PM CST Elapsed time: 3:01Game attendance: 2,966Referee: George McCullumTV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams
Arkansas–Pine Bluff [ edit ]
Arkansas–Pine Bluff at Texas Southern
1
2 3 4 Total
• Golden Lions
7
14 21 7
49
Tigers
3
0 0 0
3
Date: November 3Location: BBVA Compass StadiumGame start: 2:00 PM CST Elapsed time: 3:51Game attendance: 2,968Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), Partly CloudyReferee: Eddie KelleyTV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams
Alcorn State [ edit ]
Texas Southern at Alcorn State
1
2 3 4 Total
Tigers
0
10 7 7
24
• Braves
7
7 7 13
34
Date: November 10Location: Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS Game start: 2:00 CST Elapsed time: 3:10Game attendance: 4,300Game weather: 71°, SunnyReferee: Rod Holloway
Mississippi Valley State [ edit ]
Mississippi Valley State at Texas Southern
1
2 3 4 Total
• Delta Devils
14
13 7 0
34
Tigers
0
3 0 0
3
Date: November 17Location: BBVA Compass StadiumGame start: 1:00 CST Elapsed time: 3:15Game attendance: 954Referee: Roderick HollowTV announcers (KHOU 11.2): Nick Strong and Lamont Williams
Texas Southern football games were carried live on KTSU 90.9 FM.
References [ edit ]
^ "Texas Southern introduces new football coach Asberry" . chron.com. Retrieved January 3, 2012 .^ "For TSU, move into new home is like time warp into 21st century" . chron.com. Retrieved May 6, 2012 .^ "Texas Southern barred from postseason play" . Fox News. Retrieved May 25, 2012 .^ "Texas Southern Tigers sign 14 players" . Texas Southern Athletics. Retrieved February 1, 2012 .^ "Texas Southern Tigers Schedule 2012" . ESPN . Retrieved June 14, 2023 .^ "2012 Football Schedule" . Texas Southern University Athletics. Retrieved June 14, 2023 .^ "Sam Houston State vs. Texas Southern All-time results" . College Football reference. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.^ "New Team of TSU Football Coaches now on Board" . Texas Southern Athletics. Archived from the original on January 10, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2012 .
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