The Milwaukee Mustangs season was the fourth season for the franchise, and the third in the Arena Football League (AFL). The team was coached by Bob Landsee and played their home games at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Mustangs finished the season 5–13 and did not qualify for the playoffs. Following this season, the Mustangs announced that they would suspend operations for 2013, with the hope of returning to play in 2014.
Standings
Schedule The Mustangs had a bye week during the season's opening week, and began the season on the road in week 2 against the Arizona Rattlers on March 17. Their first home game was on March 29 when they hosted the Pittsburgh Power. They finished the regular season on the road against the Orlando Predators.
Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Report Score Record 1 Bye 2 Saturday March 17 8:00 pm CDT at Arizona Rattlers L 65–71 0–1 US Airways Center 3 Friday March 23 7:00 pm CDT at New Orleans VooDoo W 65–42 1–1 New Orleans Arena 4 Thursday March 29 7:00 pm CDT Pittsburgh Power W 63–40 2–1 Bradley Center 5 Bye 6 Saturday April 14 9:00 pm CDT at Spokane Shock L 26–57 2–2 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena 7 Saturday April 21 7:00 pm CDT at Chicago Rush L 61–62 2–3 Allstate Arena 8 Saturday April 28 7:00 pm CDT Utah Blaze L 58–61 2–4 Bradley Center 9 Saturday May 5 6:05 pm CDT at Philadelphia Soul W 64–63 3–4 Wells Fargo Center 10 Friday May 11 7:00 pm CDT Cleveland Gladiators L 48–69 3–5 Bradley Center 11 Friday May 18 7:00 pm CDT Georgia Force L 55–58 3–6 Bradley Center 12 Saturday May 26 6:30 pm CDT at Tampa Bay Storm L 55–63 3–7 Tampa Bay Times Forum 13 Saturday June 2 7:00 pm CDT San Jose SaberCats W 81–68 4–7 BMO Harris Bradley Center 14 Friday June 8 7:00 pm CDT Philadelphia Soul L 62–69 4–8 BMO Harris Bradley Center 15 Saturday June 16 6:30 pm CDT at Pittsburgh Power W 63–62 5–8 Consol Energy Center 16 Friday June 22 7:00 pm CDT Arizona Rattlers L 37–52 5–9 BMO Harris Bradley Center 17 Friday June 29 7:00 pm CDT at Cleveland Gladiators L 32–69 5–10 Quicken Loans Arena 18 Friday July 6 7:00 pm CDT at Jacksonville Sharks L 32–50 5–11 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 19 Saturday July 14 7:00 pm CDT Chicago Rush L 54–57 5–12 BMO Harris Bradley Center 20 Sunday July 22 1:00 pm CDT at Orlando Predators L 39–49 5–13 Amway Center
Final roster 2012 Milwaukee Mustangs roster Quarterbacks
Fullbacks
Wide receivers Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen Linebackers
Defensive backs
Kickers Injured reserve
Refuse To Report
League suspension
Rookies in italicsRoster updated July 20, 2012 23 Active, 15 Inactive
Final staff
Milwaukee Mustangs staff Front office Principles/Owners - Dave Bahl, Todd Hansen, Chris Rebholz Vice President – Scott Jacka Chief Operating Officer - Tom Colleton Director of Media/Public Relations - Nicole LeBlanc Director of ticket sales – Julie Banach Director of merchandising/communications – Carlie Kappl Dance Team Director - Danielle DuFour Head coaches Head coach/owner – Bob Landsee Assistant Head Coach / Director of player personnel – Mark Stoute
Offensive coaches Wide receivers – Damian Harrell
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Doug Lytle
Special teams coaches Special Teams - Damian Harrell
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