The 2012 Evansville Rage season was the first season for the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) franchise.
On November 16, 2011 the team announced its intentions to compete as full members of the CIFL for the 2013 season. The Rage had also already named their head coach on the same day, naming Mike Goodpaster to the position. Goodpaster was most recently the defensive coordinator of the Northern Kentucky River Monsters of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. On December 9, 2011 it was announced that the Rage were going become the final expansion team for the 2012 Continental Indoor Football League season. On March 6, 2012, owner and general manager, David Reed, resigned from the duties due to an illness in his family that requires his full attention. The same day, the Rage announced Eddie Cronin as the team's General Manager. Cronin had been a part of the organization from the start as the defensive coordinator. He continued to keep his position as defensive coordinator.
Players
Signings Position Player 2011 Team OL Josh Cox Indianapolis Enforcers DL Michael Cupp Indianapolis Enforcers OL Trent Marlow Dayton Silverbacks QB Nate Samas Bricktown Brawlers
Final roster 2012 Evansville Rage roster Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers Injured reserve currently vacant
Exempt list currently vacant
Practice squad DB WR WR
rookies in italicsRoster updated April 30, 2012 25 Active, 0 Inactive, 3 PS
Schedule
Preseason Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Game site Final score Team record 1 March 3 7:30 P.M. EDT Northern Kentucky Bulldogs W 52-13 1-0 Swonder Ice Arena 2 March 10 7:30 P.M. EDT Kentucky Xtreme W 56-26 2-0 Swonder Ice Arena
Regular season Week Date Kickoff Opponent Results Game site Final score Team record 1 Bye 2 March 17 7:30 P.M. EDT Indianapolis Enforcers W 63-35 1-0 Swonder Ice Arena 3 March 24 7:30 P.M. EDT at Port Huron Patriots W 44-34 2-0 McMorran Arena 4 March 30 7:30 P.M. EDT at Saginaw Sting L 29-72 2-1 Dow Event Center 5 April 7 7:30 P.M. EDT Dayton Silverbacks L 41-52 2-2 Swonder Ice Arena 6 April 15 7:30 P.M. EDT Chicago Pythons W 39-29 3-2 Swonder Ice Arena 7 April 21 7:30 P.M. EDT Indianapolis Enforcers W 65-21 4-2 Swonder Ice Arena 8 April 28 7:30 P.M. EDT at Dayton Silverbacks L 34-41 4-3 Hara Arena 9 May 5 7:30 P.M. EDT Port Huron Patriots W 28-7 5-3 Swonder Ice Arena 10 May 12 3:15 P.M. EDT at Indianapolis Enforcers W 41-18 6-3 The SportZone 11 May 19 7:30 P.M. EDT Chicago Pythons W 36-6 7-3 Swonder Ice Arena
Standings
Regular season results
Week 2: vs Indianapolis Enforcers
With the victory, the Rage collected their first ever franchise victory. The Rage were led by quarterback Nate Samas who put the first points on the board with a four-yard keeper under two minutes into the game. Samas also added five touchdowns through the air. Rage running back Joe Casey played a versatile role in the victory as well. Casey racked up two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. Wide receiver Dusten Dubose compiled three receiving touchdowns from quarterback Nate Samas and receiver Terrence Wright added one receiving touchdown. During the game, the Enforcers set a franchise record for points scored in a game, with 35. Their previous high had been 19.
With the win, the Rage improved to 1-0.
Week 3: vs Port Huron Patriots
With the win, the Rage improved to 2-0.
Week 4: vs Saginaw Sting
With the loss, the Rage fell to 2-1.
Coaching staff Evansville Rage 2012 staff Front office Owner – Melissa Logsdon General Manager - Eddie Cronin Assistant general manager – Kory White Director of football operations – Mike Goodpaster Director of ticket sales – Erin White Director of Media and Public Relations/Broadcaster – Jared Revlett Head coach Head coach – Mike Goodpaster
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Tom Johnston Offensive line – Kory White Wide receivers – Levron Williams Quality control – Jermaine Finger
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Eddie Cronin Defensive line – J.R. Bryant Linebackers/secondary – Brian Ware
References