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2003 Buffalo Destroyers season
Head coach Ron Selesky
Home field HSBC Arena
Results
Record5–11
Division place4th
Playoff finishdid not qualify

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

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

  1. ^ McKissic, Rodney (February 2, 2003). "Destroyers get no kicks as opener adds to loss streak". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 19. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  3. ^ McKissic, Rodney (February 15, 2003). "Late defensive stand preserves win for Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 15. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  5. ^ McKissic, Rodney (March 2, 2003). "Destroyers feel Chicago's rush in loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 33. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  7. ^ "Destroyers can't outscore SaberCats". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. March 15, 2003. p. 18. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  8. ^ McKissic, Rodney (March 24, 2003). "Multiple miscues sink the Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 52. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  16. ^ "Destroyers exit with a loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. May 19, 2003. p. 59. Retrieved January 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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