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 coach | Ron Selesky |
| Home field | HSBC Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–11 |
| Division place | 4th |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
Coaching
editRon Selesky started his first season as head coach of the Destroyers.
Regular season schedule
edit| 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
edit- ^ 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
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- ^ 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 .
- ^ 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 .
- ^ "Destroyers use turnovers to stop Force". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. February 23, 2003. p. 45. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ 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 .
- ^ "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 .
- ^ "Destroyers can't outscore SaberCats". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. March 15, 2003. p. 18. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ 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 .
- ^ 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 .
- ^ "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 .
- ^ "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 .
- ^ "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 .
- ^ 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 .
- ^ "Comeback by Destroyers isn't enough". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. May 2, 2003. p. 42. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- ^ 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 .
- ^ "Destroyers exit with a loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. May 19, 2003. p. 59. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
