2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

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2012
Heinz Field
Seasons
2012 Big East Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 13 Louisville $+   5 2     11 2  
Cincinnati +   5 2     10 3  
Rutgers +   5 2     9 4  
Syracuse +   5 2     8 5  
Pittsburgh   3 4     6 7  
Connecticut   2 5     5 7  
Temple   2 5     4 7  
South Florida   1 6     3 9  
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • + – Conference co-champions
Rankings from
AP Poll

The 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the

Heinz Field. They were a member of the Big East Conference. This was Pitt's last season as a member of the Big East. Next season, they began play in the ACC
.

New head coach Paul Chryst being interviewed after the spring Blue and Gold game

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 16:00 p.m.No. 13 (
Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • ESPN3[1]L 17–3140,837
    September 68:00 p.m.at
    ESPN
    L 10–3433,562
    September 1512:00 p.m.No. 13 Virginia Tech*
    • Heinz Field
    • Pittsburgh, PA
    ESPNU[1]W 35–1748,032
    September 223:30 p.m.Gardner–Webb*
    • Heinz Field
    • Pittsburgh, PA
    ESPN3[1]W 55–1036,452
    October 57:00 p.m.at
    Carrier Dome
  • Syracuse, NY (rivalry
  • )
    ESPNL 13–1440,394
    October 1311:00 a.m.No. 18 Louisvilledagger
    • Heinz Field
    • Pittsburgh, PA
    ESPNUL 35–4542,432
    October 203:30 p.m.at
    ESPN+[1]
    W 20–617,021
    October 2712:00 p.m.
    Big East Network
    W 47–1742,425
    November 33:30 p.m.at No. 3
    rivalry)
    NBCL 26–29 3OT80,795
    November 98:00 p.m.at
    Rentschler Field
  • East Hartford, CT
  • ESPN2L 17–2433,503
    November 2412:00 p.m.No. 19 Rutgers
    • Heinz Field
    • Pittsburgh, PA
    ESPN2W 27–638,786
    December 17:00 p.m.at
    ESPN2
    W 27–335,141
    January 51:00 p.m.vs. Ole Miss*ESPNL 17–3859,135
    • *Non-conference game
    • daggerHomecoming
    • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
    • All times are in Eastern time

    Coaching staff

    2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff
    Coaching staff   Support staff
    • Chris LaSala – Assistant Athletic Director/football operations
    • Bob Junko – Director of Football Relations and Program Enhancement
    • Dave Bucar – Offensive graduate assistant
    • Nate Tice – Offensive graduate assistant
    • Mike Buscemi – Defensive graduate assistant
    • Eric Wicks – Defensive graduate assistant
      Strength and conditioning staff

    [2]

    Roster

    2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster

    Quarterback

    • 10 – Trey Anderson – sophomore (6'0, 195)
    • 16 – Chad Voytikfreshman (6'1, 215)
    • 18 – Tom SavageRedshirt junior (6'5, 230)

    Running back

    • 4 –
      Rushel Shell
      freshman (5'10, 220)
    • 30 – Desmond Brown – Redshirt junior (5'9, 200)
    • 32 – Malcolm Crockett – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 205)
    • 34 – Isaac Bennett – sophomore (5'11, 210)

    Wide receiver

    • 14 – Ronald Jones – sophomore (5'8, 170)
    • 15 – Devin StreetRedshirt junior (6'4, 195)
    • 17 – Chris Wuestner – freshman (6'2, 210)
    • 20 – Brandon Ifill – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 200)
    • 22 – Chris Davis – freshman (5'9, 185)
    • 36 – Brett Zuck – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 195)
    • 81 – Brendon Felder – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 190)
    • 82 – Demitrious Davis – freshman (5'9, 185)
    • 84 – Ed Tinker – Redshirt junior (6'2, 195)
    • 88 – Kevin Weatherspoon – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 175)

    Placekicker

    • 7 – Brad Lukasak – freshman (5'11, 165)
    • 48 – Drake Greer – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 205)

    Punter

    • 92 – Matt Yoklic – Redshirt junior (6'4, 220)
     

    Tight end

    • 4 – Drew Carswell – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 220)
    • 86 –
      J.P. Holtz
      freshman (6'4, 250)

    Fullback

    • 37 – David Durham – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 240)
    • 38 – Anthony Rippole – freshman (5'10, 230)
    • 43 – Mark Giubilato – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 235)
    • 46 – Adam Lazenga – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 245)

    Offensive lineman

    • 56 – Arthur Doakes – Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 340)
    • 57 – Artie Rowell – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 310)
    • 62 – John Guy – freshman (6'7, 310)
    • 64 – Shane Johnson – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 330)
    • 69 – Adam Bisnowatyfreshman (6'6, 305)
    • 70 – Juantez Hollins – Redshirt junior (6'5, 330)
    • 71 – Gabe Roberts – freshman (6'5, 300)
    • 74 – Matt Rotheram – Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 335)
    • 76 – Ryan Schlieper – Redshirt junior (6'5, 310)
    • 78 – Cory King – Redshirt junior (6'6, 325)

    Defensive lineman

    • 37 – Keegan Buck – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 200)
    • 50 – Tyrone EzellRedshirt junior (6'4, 305)
    • 55 – Terrell Jackson – freshman (6'3, 275)
    • 72 – Jack Lippert – Redshirt junior (6'4, 260)
    • 90 – T. J. ClemmingsRedshirt sophomore (6'6, 315)
    • 91 – Darryl Render – freshman (6'2, 300)
    • 92 – Devin Cook – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 240)
    • 93 – Bryan Murphy – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 255)
    • 95 – Khaynin Mosley-Smith – sophomore (6'0, 305)
    • 97 – Aaron Donaldjunior (6'0, 285)
    • 98 – LaQuentin Smith – sophomore (6'2, 280)
     

    Linebacker

    • 3 – Nicholas Grigsby – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 220)
    • 4 – Bam Bradleyfreshman (6'2, 220)
    • 5 – Ejuan Pricesophomore (6'0, 255)
    • 8 – Todd Thomas – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 230)
    • 11 – Deaysean Rippy – freshman (6'2, 240)
    • 30 – Mike Caprara – freshman (6'0, 215)
    • 40 – Dan Mason – Redshirt junior (6'1, 230)
    • 44 – Shane Gordon – Redshirt junior (6'0, 240)
    • 47 – Devon Porchia – freshman (6'2, 245)
    • 49 – Eric Williams – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 215)
    • 59 – Emanuel Rackard – Redshirt junior (6'0, 235)

    Defensive back

    • 2 – K'Waun Williamsjunior (5'10, 195)
    • 9 – Ray Vinopal – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 200)
    • 10 – Jahmahl Pardner – freshman (5'11, 175)
    • 17 – Jevonte Pitts – freshman (5'11, 205)
    • 19 – Ethan Brown – freshman (5'10, 195)
    • 23 – Lafayette PittsRedshirt freshman (5'11, 195)
    • 24 – Cullen Christian – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 195)
    • 25 – Jason Hendricks – Redshirt junior (6'0, 190)
    • 28 – Anthony Gonzalez – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 230)
    • 31 – Trenton Coles – freshman (6'3, 175)
    • 35 – E.J. Banks – Redshirt junior (5'11, 190)
    • 38 – Ryan Lewisfreshman (6'0, 195)
    • 39 – Pat Fisher – Redshirt sophomore (5'9, 185)

    Long snappers

    • 58 – Kevin Barthelemy – Redshirt junior (6'3, 245)
    • 59 – Pat Quirin – freshman (6'1, 220)
    • 67 – David Murphy – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 220)

    Source and player details, 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster (10/1/2022):[3]

    Team players drafted into the NFL

    Player Position Round Pick NFL club
    No Players Selected

    [4]

    References

    1. ^ a b c d Fortuna, Matt (June 7, 2012). "ESPN announces additional schedule notes". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
    2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
    3. ^ "2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster". pittsburghpanthers.com.
    4. ^ https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2013.htm [dead link]