Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football
The Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Gardner–Webb University in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big South Conference.[2] Gardner–Webb's first football team was fielded in 1970. The team plays its home games at the 9,000-seat Ernest W. Spangler Stadium in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. The Runnin' Bulldogs are coached by Tre Lamb.
| Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | |||
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| First season | 1970 | ||
| Athletic director | Chuck Burch | ||
| Head coach | Tre Lamb 1st season, 2–2 (.500) | ||
| Stadium | Ernest W. Spangler Stadium (capacity: 9,000) | ||
| Field surface | Turf | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, North Carolina | ||
| NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
| Conference | Big South Conference | ||
| All-time record | 212–224–3 (.486) | ||
| Conference titles | 2 | ||
| Colors | Red and black[1] | ||
| Website | GWUSports.com | ||
History
Classifications
- 1970–1992: NAIA Division I
- 1991–1999: NCAA Division II
- 2000–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS
Conference affiliations
- Independent (1946–1951)
- NAIA Independent (1952–1974)
- South Atlantic Conference (1975–1999)
- NCAA Division II Independent (1999–2001)
- Big South Conference (2002–present)
Conference championships
| Year | Coach | Conference | Overall record | Conference record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Woody Fish | South Atlantic Conference | 11–2 | 6–1 | |
| 1992 | 12–2 | 7–0 | |||
| 2002 | Steve Patton | Big South Conference | 9–1 | 3–0 | |
| 2003 | 8–4 | 4–0 | |||
| Conference Championships | 4 | ||||
NAIA Playoffs results
The Mustangs have appeared in the NAIA playoffs two times with an overall record of 3–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | First Round Quarterfinals | Moorhead State Carson–Newman | W 27–7 L 24–27 |
| 1992 | Quarterfinals Semifinals National Championship Game | Concord Shepherd Central State | W 28–21 W 22–7 L 16–19 |
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
- Jim Garrison - American football head coach
- Bobby Hopkins - American football player and world champion arm-wrestler, Tampa Bay Bandits (1983)
- Gabe Wilkins - DT, Green Bay Packers (1994–1997), San Francisco 49ers (1998–1999)[3]
Cole Proctor (NFL Scout with Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals)
References
- "GARDNER-WEBB ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS". May 25, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- "Gardner-Webb Historical Data". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on 2014-03-28. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- "Gabe Wilkins Stats, News and Video - DE".
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