2012 Orlando Predators season explained

Team:Orlando Predators
Year:2012
Record:4–14
Division Place:5th AC South
Coach:Bret Munsey
Stadium:Amway Center
Playoffs:Did not qualify

The Orlando Predators season was the 21st season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Bret Munsey and played their home games at Amway Center. Finishing with a 4–14 record, the Predators missed the playoffs for the first time since their inaugural season in 1991, snapping a streak of 19 consecutive playoff appearances.

Schedule

The Predators began the season at home against the Pittsburgh Power on March 9. They hosted the Milwaukee Mustangs in their final regular season game on July 22.[1]

WeekDayDateKickoffOpponentResultsLocationReport
ScoreRecord
1FridayMarch 98:30 p.m. ESTPittsburgh PowerL 26–400–1Amway Center[2]
2Bye
3ThursdayMarch 228:30 p.m. EDTat Chicago RushL 49–510–2Allstate Arena[3]
4SaturdayMarch 317:30 p.m. EDTSan Antonio TalonsL 34–470–3Amway Center[4]
5SundayApril 86:00 p.m. EDTat Cleveland GladiatorsL 24–410–4Quicken Loans Arena[5]
6SaturdayApril 147:30 p.m. EDTat Pittsburgh PowerL 54–57 (OT)0–5Consol Energy Center[6]
7FridayApril 207:30 p.m. EDTGeorgia ForceW 27–241–5Amway Center[7]
8SaturdayApril 287:30 p.m. EDTPhiladelphia SoulL 53–691–6Amway Center[8]
9SaturdayMay 57:30 p.m. EDTat Tampa Bay StormL 31–551–7Tampa Bay Times Forum[9]
10Bye
11FridayMay 188:00 p.m. EDTat New Orleans VooDooL 61–681–8New Orleans Arena[10]
12FridayMay 258:00 p.m. EDTJacksonville SharksL 37–551–9Amway Center[11]
13SaturdayJune 27:05 p.m. EDTat Philadelphia SoulL 48–791–10Wells Fargo Center[12]
14FridayJune 810:30 p.m. EDTSan Jose SaberCatsL 34–511–11HP Pavilion at San Jose[13]
15FridayJune 158:00 p.m. EDTTampa Bay StormW 64–402–11Amway Center[14]
16SaturdayJune 237:30 p.m. EDTNew Orleans VooDooL 48–412–12Amway Center[15]
17SundayJuly 13:00 p.m. EDTat Georgia ForceL 53–562–13Arena at Gwinnett Center[16]
18FridayJuly 67:30 p.m. EDTCleveland GladiatorsW 55–343–13Amway Center[17]
19SaturdayJuly 147:00 p.m. EDTat Jacksonville SharksL 30–483–14Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena[18]
20SundayJuly 222:00 p.m. EDTMilwaukee MustangsW 49–394–14Amway Center[19]

Gray indicates that the game was played with replacement players because of the players' strike.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Orlando Predators 2012 Season Schedule . October 6, 2011 . Orlando Predators . January 5, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111113115205/http://www.orlandopredators.com/orlando-predators-2012-season-schedule-173.php . November 13, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  2. Web site: Power Defeat Predators 40–26 in Season Opener. March 10, 2012. Orlando Predators. March 10, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120318090916/http://www.orlandopredators.info/power-defeat-predators-40-26-in-season-opener-228.php. March 18, 2012. dead.
  3. Web site: Orlando Predators fall to Chicago Rush, 51–49. March 23, 2012. Orlando Predators. March 23, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120327193924/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/orlando-predators-fall-to-chicago-rush-51-49-238.php. March 27, 2012. dead.
  4. Web site: Orlando Remains Defeated for the Season with 47–34 Loss to San Antonio. March 30, 2012. Orlando Predators. March 30, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120404124402/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/the-orlando-remain-defeated-for-the-season-with-47-34-loss-to-the-san-antonio-talons-240.php. April 4, 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: Predators Remain Winless After Loss to Gladiators, 41–24. April 9, 2012. Orlando Predators. April 9, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120412000801/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/predators-remain-winless-after-loss-to-gladiators-41-24-243.php. April 12, 2012. dead.
  6. Web site: Orlando Predators Fall on the Road to Pittsburgh Power. April 15, 2012. Orlando Predators. April 15, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120418045504/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/orlando-predators-fall-on-the-road-to-pittsburgh-power-248.php. April 18, 2012. dead.
  7. Web site: Predators win first game of the season with victory over Force 27–24. April 21, 2012. Orlando Predators. April 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120503234716/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/preds-win-first-game-of-the-season-with-victory-over-georgia-force-27-24-251.php. May 3, 2012. dead.
  8. Web site: Predators can't hold off Philadelphia Soul, fall 69–53. April 29, 2012. Orlando Predators. April 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120503214114/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/predators-can-t-hold-off-philadelphia-soul-fall-69-53-255.php. May 3, 2012. dead.
  9. Web site: Predators Fall to Storm in "War on I-4" Rivalry Matchup. May 6, 2012. Orlando Predators. May 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120511193826/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/predators-fall-to-storm-in--war-on-i-4--rivalry-matchup-256.php. May 11, 2012. dead.
  10. Web site: Predators Fall to 1–8 After Loss to New Orleans VooDoo, 68–61. May 19, 2012. Orlando Predators. May 19, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120527135825/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/predators-fall-to-1-8-after-loss-to-new-orleans-voodoo-68-61-262.php. May 27, 2012. dead.
  11. Web site: Orlando Predators fall to Jacksonville Sharks, 55–37. https://archive.today/20120911045915/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/orlando-predators-fall-to-jacksonville-sharks-55-37-265.php. dead. September 11, 2012. May 27, 2012. Orlando Predators. May 27, 2012.
  12. Web site: Predators Fall on the Road to Philadelphia Soul 48–79. June 3, 2012. Orlando Predators. June 3, 2012.
  13. Web site: Predators Fall in San Jose to SaberCats, 34–51. June 11, 2012. Orlando Predators. June 16, 2012.
  14. Web site: Orlando Predators Defeat Tampa Bay Storm 64–40. June 16, 2012. Orlando Predators. June 16, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120705062923/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/orlando-predators-defeat-tampa-bay-storm-64-40-277.php. July 5, 2012. dead.
  15. Web site: Predators fall to New Orleans, 48–41. June 24, 2012. Orlando Predators. June 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120705064022/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/predators-fall-to-new-orleans-48-41-283.php. July 5, 2012. dead.
  16. Web site: Predators Defeated by Georgia Force 56–53. July 2, 2012. Orlando Predators. July 6, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120823001910/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/predators-defeated-by-georgia-force-56-53-288.php. August 23, 2012. dead.
  17. Web site: Orlando Predators Roll Past Cleveland Gladiators, 55–34. July 7, 2012. Orlando Predators. July 7, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120710011726/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/orlando-predators-roll-past-cleveland-gladiators-55-34-290.php. July 10, 2012. dead.
  18. Web site: Predators Fall on the Road to Jacksonville Sharks, 30–48. July 15, 2012. Orlando Predators. July 15, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120805194403/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/predators-fall-on-the-road-to-jacksonville-sharks-30-48-292.php. August 5, 2012. dead.
  19. Web site: Orlando Predators Capture a Win in their Final Game of the Season, 49–39. July 23, 2012. Orlando Predators. July 23, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120823001853/http://www.orlandopredators.com/news/orlando-predators-capture-a-win-in-their-final-game-of-the-season-49-39-296.php. August 23, 2012. dead.

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