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.
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| First season | 1970 | ||
| Athletic director | Chuck Burch | ||
| Head coach | Tre Lamb 1st season, 0–0 (–) | ||
| 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)
Notable former players
Notable alumni include:
- Jim Garrison - American football head coach
- Gabe Wilkins - defensive tackle for Green Bay Packers 1994–1997, San Francisco 49ers 1998–1999[3]
References
- "GARDNER-WEBB ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS". May 25, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
- "Gardner-Webb Historical Data". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved 2014-02-13.
- http://www.nfl.com/player/gabewilkins/2503655/profile
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