2003 Buffalo Destroyers season

The 2003 Buffalo Destroyers season was the 5th season for the franchise and the 5th in Buffalo, New York. They finished with a 5–11 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

2003 Buffalo Destroyers season
Head coachRon Selesky
Home fieldHSBC Arena
Results
Record5–11
Division place4th
Playoff finishdid not qualify

Coaching

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Ron Selesky started his first season as head coach of the Destroyers.

Regular season schedule

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Week Date Opponent Home/Away Result
1 February 1 Grand Rapids Rampage Home L 36–54[1]
2 February 9 Carolina Cobras Home W 44–16[2]
3 February 14 Arizona Rattlers Home W 49–45[3]
4 February 22 Georgia Force Away W 63–43[4]
5 March 1 Chicago Rush Home L 13–40[5]
6 March 8 Tampa Bay Storm Away L 27–52[6]
7 March 14 San Jose SaberCats Away L 41–58[7]
8 March 23 Las Vegas Gladiators Home L 32–50[8]
9 March 30 Detroit Fury Home L 14–34[9]
10 April 6 New York Dragons Away W 46–39[10]
11 April 11 Orlando Predators Away L 23–66[11]
12 April 18 Los Angeles Avengers Away L 14–65[12]
13 April 26 Indiana Firebirds Home W 36–35[13]
14 May 1 Detroit Fury Away L 48–50[14]
15 May 11 New York Dragons Home L 30–49[15]
16 May 18 Las Vegas Gladiators Away L 38–55[16]

References

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  1. ^ McKissic, Rodney (February 2, 2003). "Destroyers get no kicks as opener adds to loss streak". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 19, 21. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ McKissic, Rodney (February 10, 2003). "Destroyers defense smothers Cobras in easy win". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 46. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ McKissic, Rodney (February 15, 2003). "Late defensive stand preserves win for Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 15, 19. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  4. ^ "Destroyers use turnovers to stop Force". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. February 23, 2003. p. 45. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ McKissic, Rodney (March 2, 2003). "Destroyers feel Chicago's rush in loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 33, 41. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  6. ^ "Destroyers stormed under by Tampa Bay's fast start". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. March 9, 2003. p. 17. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ "Destroyers can't outscore SaberCats". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. March 15, 2003. p. 18. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ McKissic, Rodney (March 24, 2003). "Multiple miscues sink the Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 52, 49. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ McKissic, Rodney (March 31, 2003). "Destroyers self-destruct in their latest loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 51. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  10. ^ "Destroyers beat Dragons to end losing streak at five". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. April 7, 2003. p. 51. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  11. ^ "Gruden leads Orlando to rout of Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. April 12, 2003. p. 39. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  12. ^ "Destroyers go quietly in loss to Avengers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. April 19, 2003. p. 35. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  13. ^ McKissic, Rodney (April 27, 2003). "Destroyers and new QB hang on to end skid". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 39. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  14. ^ "Comeback by Destroyers isn't enough". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. May 2, 2003. p. 42. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  15. ^ McKissic, Rodney (May 12, 2003). "Destroyers' playoff hopes fade into oblivion". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 53. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  16. ^ "Destroyers exit with a loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. May 19, 2003. p. 59. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .