Pictured (left to right): Trent Richardson, Johnny-99,  DeVier Posey, Eddie George.

Pictured (left to right):  Johnny-99,  Brandon Weeden.

The NFL just released the 2012 regular season schedule for our beloved Cleveland Browns.

For the 13th time in the last 14 years, the Browns will open the season at home. They play host to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. ET. For the second time in five years, the Browns end the season with a visit to their AFC North Division rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Preseason

Friday, August 10 at Detroit Lions, 7:30 p.m. ET

Thursday, August 16 at Green Bay Packers, 8:00 p.m. ET

Friday, August 24 Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m. ET

Thursday, August 30 Chicago Bears, 7:30 p.m. ET

Regular Season

Sunday, September 9 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, September 16 at Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, September 23 vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m. ET

Thursday, September 27 at Baltimore Ravens, 8:20 p.m. ET

Sunday, October 7 at New York Giants, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, October 14 vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, October 21 at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, October 28 vs. San Diego Chargers, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, November 4 vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, November 11 BYE WEEK

Sunday, November 18 at Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, November 25 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, December 2 at Oakland Raiders, 4:15 p.m. ET

Sunday, December 9 vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, December 16 vs. Washington Redskins, 1 p.m. ET

Sunday, December 23 at Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m. ET

Sunday, December 30 at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. ET

The SCBBA would like to extend a big congratulations to Matt Stanton, former SCBBA member & film maker, for earning the Rookie of the Year title from the  Michigan Browns Backers. Great job Mike!

The powers-that-be at the Southern California Browns Backers Association would like to thank all the dedicated Backers that came out to all our viewing sites this past season. It might not have been the prettiest of seasons, but it’s still Cleveland Browns football and we’ll always support it.

We won’t be updating the site as much during the off-season, so be sure to follow us on Facebook for all your latest SCBBA news.

And for those looking for some brighter news to end the season, the Browns now hold the Nos. 4 and 22 overall picks in April’s draft. So get pumped for that!

Be sure to contact site coordinators at all our Viewing Sites to ensure they will be open for the game.

Check out the photo gallery below for some game-day shots from our members.

Were you at the game? Did you take photos? If so, please send to scbrownsbackers@gmail.com to be included in this gallery.

Planning on heading up north to watch the Browns tangle with the San Francisco 49ers on October 30th? Here’s everything you need to know:

Tickets: Call the San Francisco 49er rep Paul Suchomel, directly 415-347-3585. Ask to purchase tickets in Browns Backers sections. [Sections 59, 57, 55, etc and ask for the Browns Backers Group rate price.] The 49ers will handle your ticket purchase. Paul just noted that he expects a sell out soon.

Saturday Night Party: The  Bay Area Browns Backers will host a Browns Backers Party Oct 29th at the Hotel Sofitel from 6:00 pm  on. Eric Metcalf & Kevin Mack will sign autographs, plus Browns Backers Global supplied raffle prizes. Open to all Browns fans & guests.

Sofitel: Stay After the Party: We have arranged a great rate the Saturday before the game at $89 or $110 with breakfast for two at the super fine Hotel Sofitel. Make reservations by calling and ask for the In-House reservation desk at the Sofitel San Francisco Bay at (650) 598-9000. Refer to “Browns Backers” group rate.

Browns Backers TAILGATE: Look for the three “Quality Assurance” motor coaches – our bus company in the bus tailgate area. We will be there about 11:25 a.m. in route from the Sofitel. Join us at the buses!

For those Southern California Browns Backers that were looking for more info on attending the Browns vs Arizona game on December 18, hereis a package opportunity offered by Ralph Andrews of Travel Time Tours. You can email him with any questions or for more details: ttt@traveltimetours.com

Our Main Package will be from our Los Angeles SCBBA area(s) and will include:

December 17-19, 2011 (Sat-Mon) (3 Days – 2 Nights)

•  Deluxe roundtrip motorcoach transportation from select pick-up locations
• 2 nights deluxe accommodations in Tempe (full-service property just minutes from our Saturday Night BB Bash)
• Saturday Night Browns Backers Bash at nearby Sports Bar (guaranteed admission included but beverages, etc. will be “on your own”)
• Sunday morning Tailgate Party at Arizona Stadium in special Browns Backers area (including beer, hotdogs, brats, and burgers)
• Game Ticket
• Complimentary Happy Hour Hors d’oeuvres and ½ price beverages Sunday night back at our hotel
• Deluxe Breakfast buffet Monday morning at our hotel

I will, as always, adjust this package for those having their own game tickets and/or wanting to stay longer or arrive earlier.  And just to cover EVERYBODY who may be in town (locals included) , I will be happy to accommodate those wanting JUST the Game Tickets/Saturday Night Party/Sunday Tailgate Party, etc.

And also, for those planning to arrive by plane, our hotel offers complimentary R/T airport shuttle.