2012 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team

The 2012 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team represented Stephen F. Austin State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lumberjacks were led by sixth-year head coach J. C. Harper and played their home games at Homer Bryce Stadium. They were a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 5–6, 4–3 in Soutland play to finish in a tie for fourth place.

2012 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
2012 record56 (43 Southland)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorRichard Olin
Defensive coordinatorDavid Gibbs
Home stadiumHomer Bryce Stadium
(Capacity: 14,575)
2012 Southland Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
No. 5 Sam Houston State +^  6 1     11 4  
No. 8 Central Arkansas +^  6 1     9 3  
Southeastern Louisiana  5 2     5 6  
McNeese State  4 3     7 4  
Stephen F. Austin  4 3     5 6  
Northwestern State  2 5     4 7  
Lamar  1 6     4 8  
Nicholls State  0 7     1 10  
  • + Conference co-champions
  • ^ FCS playoff participant
As of Final Standings; Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll

Stephen F. Austin Radio Network

All Lumberjacks games will air on KTBQ 107.7 FM and can be listened to online.

Before the season

CFPA nominees

Senior wide outs Gralyn Crawford and Cordell Roberson were both named to the 2012 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) watch list.[1] Senior quarterback Brady Attaway was also named to the watch list.[2]

2012 recruits

Roster

2012 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
C 69 Garrick Smitherman Fr
QB, WR 20 Garrett Muehlstein Fr
QB 8 Brady Attaway Jr
QB 10 Joe Minden  Fr
QB 5 Colt Plaster  So
QB 18 Hunter Taylor Fr
RB 11 Jeremy Barnes Sr
RB 12 Fred Ford So
RB 6 Gus Johnson So
RB 22 Keith Lawson Jr
RB 25 Jamarcus Walker Fr
WR 83 Braxton Bearden Fr
WR 1 Tyler Boyd So
WR 2 Mike Brooks Jr
WR 87 Lamarcus Brown Fr
WR 82 Dominique Carroll So
WR 17 Gralyn Crawford Sr
WR 86 Steven Cunnigan So
WR 19 Anthony Foster  Jr
WR 84 Ryan Gambel Sr
WR 85 Calib Hadnot So
WR 88 De'Vante Lacy Fr
WR 3 Kris Lott Jr
WR 4 Marquis Mosley So
WR 80 Cordell Roberson Sr
WR 81 Aaron Thomas Fr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
DS 59 Bryan West Jr
K 42 Jordan Wiggs So
K, P 45 Nick Bruno Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • David Gibbs (Stephen F. Austin)
    Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
  • Arlington Nunn (Clemson)
    Asst. Head Coach/Cornerbacks
  • Richard Olin (Northern Iowa)
    Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
  • Kevin Carberry (Ohio)
    Defensive Ends
  • Troy Rogers (Stephen F. Austin)
    Outside Receivers
  • Jeremy Moses (Stephen F. Austin)
    Inside Receivers
  • Nathan Schneider (LSU)
    Running Backs/Director of Football Operations
  • Devin Ducote (Stephen F. Austin)
    Linebackers
  • Dan Eason (Southwest Missouri)
    Strength & Conditioning
  • Jake Morrison (McNeese State)
    Defensive Tackles
  • Chris Truax (LSU)
    Recruiting Coordinator/Offensive Line
  • C. J. Bolton (Stephen F. Austin)
    Student Manager
  • Jose Castaneda (Stephen F. Austin)
    Student Manager
  • Forrest Cox (Stephen F. Austin)
    Student Manager
  • Dale Griffith (Stephen F. Austin)
    Student Manager
  • Jacob Jeffries (Stephen F. Austin)
    Student Manager
  • Sandy Miller (Nebraska)
    Head Athletic Trainer
  • Matt O'Brien (Stephen F. Austin)
    Student Manager

[3]


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster

Schedule

[4]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:00 pmSouthwestern Oklahoma State*No. 20Lumberjack TVW 49–141,149
September 82:30 pmat SMU*No. 19TWC TexasL 0–5220,122
September 152:30 pmat No. 3 Montana State*No. 23KCEBL 35–4317,147
September 226:00 pmat Texas State*L 37–4117,188
September 296:00 pmNo. 16 Central Arkansas
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
Lumberjack TVW 42–377,324
October 63:00 pmvs. No. 9 Sam Houston StateSLC TVL 43–5126,185
October 203:00 pmNicholls State
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
SLC TVW 44–1012,310
October 277:00 pmat McNeese StateSLC TVL 24–3512,213
November 36:00 pmLamar
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
Lumberjack TVW 40–264,421
November 107:00 pmat Southeastern LouisianaSoutheastern ChannelL 27–424,183
November 176:00 pmNorthwestern State
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX (Battle for Chief Caddo)
W 34–178,341

Game summaries

Southwestern Oklahoma State

Southwestern Oklahoma State at #20 Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
Bulldogs 0 0014 14
Lumberjacks 14 14147 49
  • Date: August 31
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:08
  • Game attendance: 1,149
  • Game weather: 90 °F (32 °C), Cloudy and Muggy, Winds SSE 8-12mph
  • Referee: Buddy Gingras
  • TV announcers (Lumberjack TV): Rob Meyers and Max Holmes
Sources:[5]

The Lumberjacks open the season with their lone non-conference home game against the Division II Bulldogs. This will be the first ever meeting between Stephen F. Austin and Southwestern Oklahoma State.


SMU

The Mustangs and Lumberjacks meet each other for the second time in school history. In the previous match, in 2009, SMU managed to sneak away with a 31-23 win.[6]

#19 Stephen F. Austin at SMU
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 0 000 0
Mustangs 0 211417 52
  • Date: September 8
  • Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
    University Park, TX
  • Game start: 7:05 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 20,122
  • Game weather: 84 °F (29 °C), Clear, winds NE at 10mph
  • Referee: Steve Barth
  • TV announcers (TWC Texas): John Nelson, Pete Stein, and Dave Michaels
Sources:

Montana State

The only FCS tuneup before SLC play starts takes place between Montana State and the Lumberjacks. The 2012 meeting will be the fifth meeting between the two squads with Montana State holding a 3-1 advantage.[7]

#23 Stephen F. Austin at #3 Montana State
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 10 10312 35
Bobcats 14 7715 43
  • Date: September 15
  • Location: Bobcat Stadium
    Bozeman, MT
  • Game start: 2:37 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:36
  • Game attendance: 17,147
  • Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C), Sunny and very smokey, winds WNW at 0-15mph
  • Referee: Jim Crowley
  • TV announcers (KCEB): Chris Byers, Mike Callaghan, and Jeff Ebrie
Sources:

Texas State

The team that has typically handled the Lumberjacks the easiest is the Bobcats. Stephen F. Austin enters the 2012 contest with a 29-56-1 record against Texas State. The Bobcats have won 5 contests in a row and 7 of the last 8 against the Lumberjacks.[8]

Stephen F. Austin at Texas State
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 10 7146 37
Bobcats 17 10140 41
  • Date: September 22
  • Location: Bobcat Stadium
    San Marcos, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CST
  • Game attendance: 17,188
  • Game weather: 87 °F (31 °C), Sunny, winds ESE at 6mph
  • Referee: Jim Farmer
  • TV announcers (Txstatebobcats.com): Brent Freeman and Bill Culhane
Sources:

Central Arkansas

The Bears and Lumberjacks open SLC play for the sixth consecutive year with the Bears holding a slim 4-2 advantage over the Lumberjacks. After losing in 2011, the Lumberjacks will attempt to win their third game in 4 years against the Bears.[9]

Central Arkansas at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
Bears 21 079 37
Lumberjacks 15 2007 42
  • Date: September 29
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:42
  • Game attendance: 7,324
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C), Raining
  • Referee: Randy Christal
  • TV announcers (Lumberjack TV): Rob Meyers and Max Holmes
Sources:

Sam Houston State

The Battle of the Piney Woods returns to Reliant Stadium for a third consecutive season. The Lumberjacks will try to end a 1-game losing streak against the Bearkats and cut into the deficit record they have against the Bearkats of 35-49-2.[10]

#9 Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
Bearkats 3 20217 51
Lumberjacks 7 71415 43
  • Date: October 6
  • Location: Reliant Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 3:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:44
  • Game attendance: 26,185
  • Game weather: Indoors
  • Referee: Tom Walker
  • TV announcers (SLC TV): Randy McIlvoy, Shea Walker, and Brooke Bentley
Sources:

Nicholls State

The Lumberjacks have had their most success in the SLC against the Colonels. The 29th meeting finds the Lumberjacks 21-7 against the Colonels, having won 4 straight and 6 of the past 7. That lone set back was by 1 point in 2007 (17-16).[11]

Nicholls State at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
Colonels 0 037 10
Lumberjacks 10 21310 44
  • Date: October 20
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
  • Game start: 3:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 12,310
  • Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C), Clear & Sunny, Winds S at 9-12mph
  • Referee: Ross Smith
  • TV announcers (SLC TV): Randy McIlvoy, Shea Walker, and Brooke Bentley
Sources:

McNeese State

This 2012 contest returns to Lake Charles where the Lumberjacks are 7-7 against the Cowboys. Overall this will be the 32nd meeting between the two schools. The Cowboys lead the overall series 16-13-2, but the Lumberjacks have won the past 3 meetings.[12]

Stephen F. Austin at McNeese State
1 2Total
Lumberjacks 0
Cowboys 0
Sources:

Lamar

The Lumberjacks have won four consecutive against the Cardinals and five of the last six meetings, but overall they trail the series 10-18-2.[13]

Lamar at Stephen F. Austin
1 2Total
Cardinals 0
Lumberjacks 0
  • Date: November 3
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
Sources:

Southeastern Louisiana

The Lumberjacks final road game finds them trying to build on their recent dominance of the Lions. The Lumberjacks have won four in a row in the series and five of the past six. Overall, the Lumberjacks lead the series 9-5-1.[14]

Stephen F. Austin at Southeastern Louisiana
1 2Total
Lumberjacks 0
Lions 0
Sources:

Northwestern State

The Lumberjacks end the regular season at home as they try for their fourth consecutive win over the Demons in the annual Battle for Chief Caddo. Overall, the Demons lead the series against the Lumberjacks 42-23-3.[15]

Northwestern State at Stephen F. Austin
1 2Total
Demons 0
Lumberjacks 0
  • Date: November 17
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
Sources:

Ranking movements

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Final 
Sports Network 20 19 23 RV  
Coaches 24 22

References

  1. "SFA duo lands on watch list". Daily Sentinel. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
  2. "Attaway Named to Preseason Watch List". sfajacks.cstv.com. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  3. "Stephen F. Austin Men's Football Staff". sfajacks.cstv.com.
  4. "Stephen F. Austin sets Challenging 2012 football schedule". WKYC. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
  5. "Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks". CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  6. "Stephen F. Austin vs. SMU All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  7. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Montana State All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  8. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  9. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Central Arkansas All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  10. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  11. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Nicholls State All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  12. "Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese State All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  13. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  14. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Southeastern Louisiana All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
  15. "Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State All-time results". College Football reference. Archived from the original on 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
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