Just one month after their 2011 CIFL Championship Game victory, the Commandos announced they were leaving the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) to join the UIFL.
[1] On August 23, 2011, it was announced that Bill Back would return as head coach for a 3rd season with the Commandos[2] The Commandos finished the regular season 8-2 (7-2 in the Northern Conference), clinching the first round by with the top spot in the Northern Conference.
[3] The Commandos advanced to Ultimate Bowl II with a 60-42 victory over the Erie Explosion.
The Commandos defeated the Florida Tarpons, 62-44 clinching their third consecutive championship.
[4] Key: Win Tie Loss Bye y - clinched conference title x - clinched playoff spot Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Offensive linemen Defensive linemen Defensive backs Kickers Exempt list Practice squad rookies in italics Roster updated September 19, 2012 22 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS Head coach Offensive coaches Defensive coaches