Gardner-Webb
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The Gardner-Webb football program began operating as early as the mid-1940's when the team started playing in the independent scene. Six years after its inaugural season, the Runnin' Bulldogs became an NAIA Independent team as a NAIA Division I school. In 1975, the team then went on to be a member of the South Atlantic Conference where it competed for about two-and-a-half decades, winning the 1987 and the 1992 league championships. It was during that era that the school also transitioned from NAIA Division I to NCAA Division II level. In 2000, Gardner Webb was further elevated to Division I-AA status and two years later, would become part of the FCS' Big South Conference.
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[edit] Ranking
- Have not ranked in the final major college polls.
| Year | Record | NCAA Rank | Sports Network Rank | USA/ESPN Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9-1-0 | 22 | 24 |
[edit] Scouting Report
| Category | Big South Rank | National Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 5 | 84 |
| Scoring Defense | 2 | 54 |
| Total Offense | 5 | 78 |
| Total Defense | 1 | 36 |
| Turnover Margin | 3 | 67 |
| Pass Efficiency Defense | 2 | 39 |
| Kickoff Returns | 5 | 75 |
| Net Punting | 3 | 100 |
| Passing Offense | 3 | 51 |
| Passing Defense | 2 | 24 |
| Passing Efficiency | 4 | 68 |
| Punt Returns | 3 | 71 |
| Rushing Offense | 4 | 83 |
| Rushing Defense | 2 | 63 |
[edit] Championships
Conference Championships
- 1987 - South Atlantic Conference Champions
- 1992 - South Atlantic Conference Champions
- 2001 - Big South Conference Champions
- 2002 - Big South Conference Champions
- 2003 - Big South Conference Champions
Other National Championships
- 2001 - NCCAA National Champions
[edit] Gardner-Webb Bowl History
- No Major Bowl Games Played.
| Year | Bowl Game | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2001 | Victory Bowl - NCCAA Championship Game | Trinity International | W | 54-14 |
| Dec 12, 1992 | Championship Bowl - NAIA Division I Championship Game | Central State | L | 16-19 |
| Dec 08, 1973 | Poultry Bowl | Stephen F. Austin | L | 10-31 |
[edit] Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.28.08 | Tennessee Tech | Cookeville, TN | |
| 09.06.08 | Tusculum | Boiling Springs, NC | |
| 09.13.08 | Austin Peay | Clarksville, TN | |
| 09.27.08 | Sam Houston State | Boiling Springs, NC | |
| 10.04.08 | Charleston Southern | Charleston, SC | |
| 10.11.08 | Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | |
| 10.18.08 | Presbyterian | Boiling Springs, NC | |
| 10.25.08 | V.M.I. | Boiling Springs, NC | |
| 11.01.08 | Stony Brook | Stony Brook, N.Y. | |
| 11.08.08 | Coastal Carolina | Boiling Springs, NC | |
| 11.15.08 | Liberty | Lynchburg, VA |
[edit] Roster
- Not Available.
[edit] Coaches/Team Officials
- Steve Patton - Head Coach
- Joe Pizzo - Offensive Coordinator
- John Windham - Co-Defensive Coordinator
- Ian Cooper - Wide Receivers
- Travis Cunningham - Linebackers
- Mike Doolittle - Defensive Line
- Bryant Foster - Secondary
- Chris Foster - Running Backs
- Austin Gaines - Tight Ends
- Chase Harp - Offensive Line
- Kris King - Offense
[edit] Notable Alumni in NFL
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in NFL
- Brian Johnston - Kansas City Chiefs, DE
- Jim Maxwell - Cincinnati Bengals, LB
[edit] References
- Gardner-Webb Alumni Tracker
- Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Football Historical Data
- Gardner-Webb University Wikipedia
- NCAA.org's Big South Team Report
[edit] External Links
| Big South Conference Football Teams |
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| Charleston Southern • Coastal Carolina • Gardner-Webb • Liberty • Virginia Military |
