2003 Big South Conference football season

Sports season

2003 Big South Conference football season

League| NCAA Division I FCS
Sport| Football
Duration| August 30–November 22, 2003
Number of teams| 5
Total attendance| 140,593
Conference champions| Gardner–Webb
Big South Conference football seasons

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2003 Big South Conference football standings

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Team |  | W |  | L |  |  |  |  | W |  | L |
Gardner–Webb $  |  | 4  | - | 0  |  |  |  |  | 8  | - | 4  |
Liberty |  | 3  | - | 1  |  |  |  |  | 6  | - | 6  |
VMI |  | 2  | - | 2  |  |  |  |  | 6  | - | 6  |
Coastal Carolina |  | 1  | - | 3  |  |  |  |  | 6  | - | 5  |
Charleston Southern |  | 0  | - | 4  |  |  |  |  | 1  | - | 11  |

* $ - Conference champion

The 2003 Big South Conference football season was the second football season for the Big South Conference. The season began on Saturday, August 30, 2003 and concluded on November 22. The Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs won the conference's regular season championship, their second consecutive title.

## Awards and honors

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### Conference honors

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* Offensive Player of the Year: Dre Barnes, Jr., RB, Liberty
* Defensive Player of the Year: Mario Williams, Jr., FS, Gardner–Webb
* Freshman of the Year: Jonna Lee, LB, Charleston Southern
* Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Jim Maxwell, Sr., LB, Gardner–Webb & Matt Sharpe, Sr., K, VMI
* Coach of the Year: Steve Patton, Gardner–Webb

### All-Conference Teams

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First Team Offense
QB | Nick Roberts  | So.  | Gardner–Webb
RB | Dre Barnes  | Jr.  | Liberty
RB  | Sean Mizzer  | So.  | VMI
WR | William Andrews  | Jr.  | Gardner–Webb
WR  | Aaron Dunklin  | Sr.  | Charleston Southern
WR  | Lauren Williams  | R–So.  | Liberty
TE | Danny McCoy  | Sr.  | Charleston Southern
OL | Jamie Pridgen  | Sr.  | Gardner–Webb
OL  | Ryan Smith  | Jr.  | Gardner–Webb
OL  | Sam Brown  | Sr.  | VMI
OL  | Tom Smith  | Jr.  | Liberty
OL  | Clarence Wright  | Sr.  | Charleston Southern
First Team Defense
DL | Aaron DeBerry  | Sr.  | Liberty
DL  | Vichael Foxx  | Jr.  | VMI
DL  | Jason Threat  | Sr.  | Gardner–Webb
DL  | Harold Wells  | Jr.  | Gardner–Webb
LB | Jim Maxwell  | Sr.  | Gardner–Webb
LB  | Derik Screen  | Sr.  | VMI
LB  | Maurice Simpkins  | Jr.  | Coastal Carolina
LB  | Jonna Lee  | Fr.  | Charleston Southern
DB | Mario Williams  | Jr.  | Gardner–Webb
DB  | Musa Sarki  | Sr.  | VMI
DB  | Aaron Sykes  | Sr.  | Gardner–Webb
DB  | C.J. Moore  | R–So.  | Liberty
First Team Special Teams
PK | Matt Sharpe  | Sr.  | VMI
P | Graham Whitlock  | Jr.  | Gardner–Webb
LS | Marlon Roman  | Jr.  | Liberty
RS | Greg Williamson  | Jr.  | Coastal Carolina
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## Rankings

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Legend |  | Increase in ranking

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Main article: 2003 NCAA Division I FCS football rankings

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Charleston Southern  | TSN  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
C  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
Coastal Carolina  | TSN  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
C  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
Gardner–Webb  | TSN  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
C  | 25  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
Liberty  | TSN  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
C  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
VMI  | TSN  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –
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## Regular season

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Index to colors and formatting

Big South member won
Big South member lost
Big South teams in bold

All times Eastern time.

### Week One

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August 30 | 1:30 PM | VMI | Navy | Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium • Annapolis, MD | L 10–37 | [2]
August 30 | 3:30 PM | Charleston Southern | The Citadel | Johnson Hagood Stadium • Charleston, SC | L 10–64 | [3]
August 30 | 6:00 PM | Liberty | James Madison | Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA | L 6–48 | [4]
August 30 | 6:00 PM | Clark Atlanta | Gardner–Webb | Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC | W 45–0 | [5]

### Week Two

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September 6 | 1:00 PM | VMI | Davidson | Richardson Stadium • Davidson, NC | W 31–9 | [6]
September 6 | 1:30 PM | Charleston Southern | Wingate | Irwin Belk Stadium • Wingate, NC | L 6–22 | [7]
September 6 | 3:00 PM | Gardner–Webb | Montana State | Bobcat Stadium • Bozeman, MT | L 3–28 | [8]
September 6 | 7:00 PM | Newberry | Coastal Carolina | Brooks Stadium • Conway, SC | W 21–14 | [9]
September 6 | 7:00 PM | Liberty | Toledo | Glass Bowl • Toledo, OH | L 3–49 | [10]

### Week Three

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September 13 | 1:00 PM | William & Mary | VMI | Alumni Memorial Field • Lexington, VA | L 24–34 | [11]
September 13 | 1:30 PM | Presbyterian | Charleston Southern | Buccaneer Field • North Charleston, SC | L 14–17 | [12]
September 13 | 6:00 PM | Webber International | Gardner–Webb | Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC | W 52–10 | [13]
September 13 | 6:00 PM | Liberty | Bowling Green | Doyt Perry Stadium • Bowling Green, OH | L 3–62 | [14]
September 13 | 7:00 PM | Morehead State | Coastal Carolina | Brooks Stadium • Conway, SC | L 6–31 | [15]

### Week Four

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September 20 | 12:30 PM | Coastal Carolina | Jacksonville | D. B. Milne Field • Jacksonville, FL | L 9–14 | [16]
September 20 | 1:00 PM | Norfolk State | VMI | Alumni Memorial Field • Lexington, VA | W 34–9 | [17]
September 20 | 1:30 PM | West Virginia State | Charleston Southern | Buccaneer Field • North Charleston, SC | W 49–42 | [18]
September 20 | 1:30 PM | Kentucky Wesleyan | Liberty | Williams Stadium • Lynchburg, VA | W 47–7 | [19]
September 20 | 6:00 PM | Chattanooga | Gardner–Webb | Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC | W 23–13 | [20]

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September 25 | 6:00 PM | Coastal Carolina | North Greenville | Younts Stadium • Tigerville, SC | W 39–19 | [21]
September 27 | 1:00 PM | Georgetown | VMI | Alumni Memorial Field • Lexington, VA | W 42–14 | [22]
September 27 | 1:30 PM | Tusculum | Charleston Southern | Buccaneer Field • North Charleston, SC | L 7–58 | [23]
September 27 | 2:00 PM | Gardner–Webb | Furman | Paladin Stadium • Greenville, SC | L 0–45 | [24]
September 27 | 7:00 PM | Youngstown State | Liberty | Williams Stadium • Lynchburg, VA | L 3–34 | [25]

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October 4 | 7:00 PM | Gardner–Webb | Coastal Carolina | Brooks Stadium • Conway, SC | GW 38–17 | [26]
October 4 | 7:00 PM | VMI | Liberty | Williams Stadium • Lynchburg, VA | Lib 31–28 | [27]

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October 11 | 1:00 PM | Charleston Southern | VMI | Alumni Memorial Field • Lexington, VA | VMI 50–7 | [28]
October 11 | 3:30 PM | Liberty | Gardner–Webb | Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC | GW 27–17 | [29]
October 11 | 7:00 PM | Charleston (WV) | Coastal Carolina | Brooks Stadium • Conway, SC | W 47–7 | [30]

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October 18 | 1:00 PM | Gardner–Webb | VMI | Alumni Memorial Field • Lexington, VA | GW 37–25 | [31]
October 18 | 2:00 PM | Liberty | East Tennessee State | Memorial Center • Johnson City, TN | L 23–33 | [32]
October 18 | 7:00 PM | Charleston Southern | South Florida | Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, FL | L 7–55 | [33]

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October 25 | 1:30 PM | North Greenville | Charleston Southern | Buccaneer Field • North Charleston, SC | L 21–49 | [34]
October 25 | 3:00 PM | VMI | Richmond | City Stadium • Richmond, VA | L 25–35 | [35]
October 25 | 4:00 PM | Coastal Carolina | Savannah State | Ted Wright Stadium • Savannah, GA | W 29–19 | [36]

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November 1 | 12:00 PM | Liberty | Charleston Southern | Buccaneer Field • North Charleston, SC | Lib 17–6 | [37]
November 1 | 12:30 PM | VMI | Coastal Carolina | Brooks Stadium • Conway, SC | VMI 19–10 | [38]
November 1 | 4:00 PM | Gardner–Webb | Florida Atlantic | Lockhart Stadium • Fort Lauderdale, FL | L 26–31 | [39]

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November 8 | 1:00 PM | Coastal Carolina | Davidson | Richardson Stadium • Davidson, NC | W 52–27 | [40]
November 8 | 1:00 PM | Austin Peay | VMI | Alumni Memorial Field • Lexington, VA | W 48–7 | [41]
November 8 | 1:30 PM | Charleston Southern | Gardner–Webb | Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC | GW 46–0 | [42]
November 8 | 1:30 PM | Norfolk State | Liberty | Williams Stadium • Lynchburg, VA | W 69–21 | [43]

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November 15 | 1:30 PM | VMI | The Citadel | American Legion Memorial Stadium • Charlotte, NC | L 23–27 | [44]
November 15 | 1:30 PM | Charleston Southern | James Madison | Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA | L 7–45 | [45]
November 15 | 1:30 PM | Florida Atlantic | Gardner–Webb | Spangler Stadium • Boiling Springs, NC | W 22–19 | [46]
November 15 | 1:30 PM | Coastal Carolina | Liberty | Williams Stadium • Lynchburg, VA | Lib 38–21 | [47]

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November 22 | 1:30 PM | Hofstra | Liberty | Williams Stadium • Lynchburg, VA | W 49–42 (OT) |
November 22 | 1:30 PM | Coastal Carolina | Charleston Southern | Buccaneer Field • North Charleston, SC | CCU 48–14 |
November 22 | 2:00 PM | Gardner–Webb | Western Carolina | E. J. Whitmire Stadium • Cullowhee, NC | L 16–39 |

## Head coaches

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Jay Mills, Charleston Southern
David Bennett, Coastal Carolina
Steve Patton, Gardner–Webb
Ken Karcher, Liberty
Cal McCombs, VMI

## References

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1. ^ August 13, 2014. "2014 Big South Football Media Guide." BigSouthSports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
2. ^ "VMI Keydets vs. Navy Midshipmen - Box Score". ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
3. ^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. The Citadel Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
4. ^ "Liberty Flames vs. James Madison Dukes - Box Score". ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
5. ^ "Clark Atlanta Panther vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
6. ^ "VMI Keydets vs. Davidson Wildcats - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
7. ^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Wingate Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
8. ^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Montana State Bobcats - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
9. ^ "Newberry Wolves vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
10. ^ "Liberty Flames vs. Toledo Rockets - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
11. ^ "William & Mary Tribe vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
12. ^ "Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
13. ^ "Webber International Warriors vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
14. ^ "Liberty Flames vs. Bowling Green Falcons - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
15. ^ "Morehead State vs. Coastal Carolina - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
16. ^ "Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville Dolphins - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
17. ^ "Norfolk State Spartans vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
18. ^ "WV State Yellow Jackets vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
19. ^ "Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
20. ^ "Chattanooga Mocs vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
21. ^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. North Greenville Crusaders - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
22. ^ "Georgetown Hoyas vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
23. ^ "Tusculum Pioneers vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
24. ^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Furman Paladins - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
25. ^ "Youngstown State Penguins vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
26. ^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 4, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
27. ^ "VMI Keydets vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 4, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
28. ^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 11, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
29. ^ "Liberty Flames vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 11, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
30. ^ "Charleston Golden Eagles vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 11, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
31. ^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
32. ^ "Liberty Flames vs. ETSU Buccaneers - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
33. ^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. South Florida Bulls - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
34. ^ "North Greenville Crusaders vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
35. ^ "VMI Keydets vs. Richmond Spiders - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
36. ^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Savannah State Tigers - Box Score". ESPN.com. October 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
37. ^ "Liberty Flames vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 1, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
38. ^ "VMI Keydets vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 1, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
39. ^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Florida Atlantic Owls - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 1, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
40. ^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Davidson Wildcats - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
41. ^ "Austin Peay Governors vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
42. ^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
43. ^ "Norfolk State Spartans vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
44. ^ "VMI Keydets vs. The Citadel Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
45. ^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. James Madison Dukes - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
46. ^ "Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
47. ^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score". ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014.

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Big South Conference football

Teams|

* Charleston Southern Buccaneers
* Gardner–Webb Bulldogs

Championships & awards|

* Conference champions
* All-time standings

Seasons|

* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023

Related links|

* OVC–Big South Football Association

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