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.
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 ← 2002
2004 →
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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Position
Player
Class
Team
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
Reference: [ 1]
Legend
Increase in ranking
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Not ranked previous week
Pre
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Wk 3
Wk 4
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Wk 6
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Wk 10
Wk 11
Wk 12
Final
Charleston Southern
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Coastal Carolina
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Liberty
TSN
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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.
Date
Time
Visiting team
Home team
Site
Result
Reference
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]
Date
Time
Visiting team
Home team
Site
Result
Reference
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]
Date
Time
Visiting team
Home team
Site
Result
Reference
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]
Date
Time
Visiting team
Home team
Site
Result
Reference
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]
Date
Time
Visiting team
Home team
Site
Result
Reference
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]
Date
Time
Visiting team
Home team
Site
Result
Reference
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
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^ "VMI Keydets vs. Navy Midshipmen - Box Score" . ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. The Citadel Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Liberty Flames vs. James Madison Dukes - Box Score" . ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Clark Atlanta Panther vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. August 30, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "VMI Keydets vs. Davidson Wildcats - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Wingate Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Montana State Bobcats - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Newberry Wolves vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Liberty Flames vs. Toledo Rockets - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 6, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "William & Mary Tribe vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Webber International Warriors vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Liberty Flames vs. Bowling Green Falcons - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Morehead State vs. Coastal Carolina - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 13, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville Dolphins - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Norfolk State Spartans vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "WV State Yellow Jackets vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Chattanooga Mocs vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 20, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. North Greenville Crusaders - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Georgetown Hoyas vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Tusculum Pioneers vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Furman Paladins - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Youngstown State Penguins vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score" . ESPN.com. September 27, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 4, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "VMI Keydets vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 4, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 11, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Liberty Flames vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 11, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Charleston Golden Eagles vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 11, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Liberty Flames vs. ETSU Buccaneers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. South Florida Bulls - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "North Greenville Crusaders vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "VMI Keydets vs. Richmond Spiders - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Savannah State Tigers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. October 25, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Liberty Flames vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 1, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "VMI Keydets vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 1, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Florida Atlantic Owls - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 1, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Davidson Wildcats - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Austin Peay Governors vs. VMI Keydets - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Norfolk State Spartans vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 8, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "VMI Keydets vs. The Citadel Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. James Madison Dukes - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .
^ "Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Liberty Flames - Box Score" . ESPN.com. November 15, 2003. Retrieved August 31, 2014 .