2003 Buffalo Destroyers season explained

Team:Buffalo Destroyers
Year:2003
Record:5–11
Division Place:4th
Coach:Ron Selesky
Stadium:HSBC Arena
Playoffs:did not qualify
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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.

Coaching

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

Regular season schedule

WeekDateOpponentHome/AwayResult
1February 1Grand Rapids RampageHomeL 36–54[1]
2February 9Carolina CobrasHomeW 44–16[2]
3February 14Arizona RattlersHomeW 49–45[3]
4February 22Georgia ForceAwayW 63–43[4]
5March 1Chicago RushHomeL 13–40[5]
6March 8Tampa Bay StormAwayL 27–52[6]
7March 14San Jose SaberCatsAwayL 41–58[7]
8March 23Las Vegas GladiatorsHomeL 32–50[8]
9March 30Detroit FuryHomeL 14–34[9]
10April 6New York DragonsAwayW 46–39[10]
11April 11Orlando PredatorsAwayL 23–66[11]
12April 18Los Angeles AvengersAwayL 14–65[12]
13April 26Indiana FirebirdsHomeW 36–35[13]
14May 1Detroit FuryAwayL 48–50[14]
15May 11New York DragonsHomeL 30–49[15]
16May 18Las Vegas GladiatorsAwayL 38–55[16]

Notes and References

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