League: NCAA Division I FCS
Head Coach: Tre Lamb
Team Mascot: Mac the Bulldog
Year Opened: 1969
Capacity: 9000
City / State: Boiling Springs / North Carolina
Rival Team:
The Runnin’ Bulldogs don’t have a major rival. However, you won’t want to miss the Big South Conference games at Spangler Stadium. The fans come out in large number to support the Runnin’ Bulldogs at these games creating a fun tailgate and in-game atmosphere.
Runnin’ Bulldogs fans love to tailgate creating a fun atmosphere outside Spangler Stadium on game days. The entire town comes out to support the team, so you’ll meet lots of diehard fans when tailgating at Gardner-Webb.
The fans here are also extremely friendly and welcoming making it easy for you to feel a part of the crowd. Even if you aren’t a Bulldogs fan, you’ll have no trouble starting a conversation with the people tailgating around you who are more than happy to talk to you about the Runnin’ Bulldogs football team.
In addition to a friendly tailgate atmosphere, you’ll also find lots of delicious food on display. Bring something to share, and the majority of tailgaters will be more than happy to let you try some of their favorite recipes.
Tailgating at Gardner-Webb is one of the best parts of the game day experience, so get here early and enjoy tailgating with Runnin’ Bulldogs fans.
Soccer FieldIf you’re looking to set up a tailgate party at Gardner-Webb, then the soccer field on the visitor's side of the stadium is a great place to do so. There is plenty of room here to tailgate, so arrive early and enjoy a full day of tailgating.
Tailgate LotsThe tailgate lots at Gardner-Webb are a great place to let loose and grill out with friends, so secure a spot here for some parking lot tailgate fun.
Gardner-Webb is the pride and joy of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, and as a result, fans from all over the area come out to support the Runnin’ Bulldogs football team. On game days, you’ll find a packed house inside Spangler Stadium creating a raucous atmosphere that any college football fan would enjoy.
The fans aren’t the only ones who make a trip to Boiling Springs a memorable one. The Marching Bulldogs put on an incredible performance throughout the game. Whether they’re pumping up the crowd during the action or playing their fantastic halftime show, the Marching Bulldogs are a must-see part of any game.
Finally, don’t miss the Runnin’ Bulldogs talented spirit groups. Gardner-Webb’s mascots Lucy and Mack get into all kinds of antics during the game, and you’ll want to join in the cheerleaders’ cheers and chants to help propel the Bulldogs to victory.
A trip to Gardner-Webb features everything you could want in a college football game including die-hard fans, an excellent marching band, and fun spirit groups, so plan your trip to Boiling Springs today.
Stop by the Bulldog Store to pick up a souvenir from your trip to Spangler Stadium. Here you’ll find a wide variety of Runnin’ Bulldogs merchandise including t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, and much more.
The Marching Bulldogs put on an incredible performance at every Gardner-Webb football game, making them a can’t-miss part of every game. Enjoy the Marching Bulldogs as their music does a fantastic job of livening up the atmosphere inside Spangler Stadium.
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Don’t miss Gardner-Webb’s mascots Lucy and Mack. These two loveable mascots get into all kinds of shenanigans during the game, so you’ll never know what they’ll do next.
The cheerleaders at Gardner-Webb will pump you and the rest of the crowd up throughout the game. Join in the cheers and chants and help give the Runnin’ Bulldogs a great home field advantage.
We are the Bulldogs
Hoo-ray for Bulldogs
We’ll show the world
our strength and might
We are the Bulldogs
Hoo-ray for Bulldogs
Fighting to win this game tonight
Fighting for honor
fighting for glory
Fighting for victory
With Gardner-Webb our Alma Mater,
Victors we’ll always be.
At the foot of the mountain
Is our College; proud she stands,
Serving all whowant her service,
Blessing all with outstanding hands.
With our hands we will serve thee,
Gardner-Webb, our College fair;
In our love we will uphold thee;
Our wealth we’ll gladly share.
Chorus:
Alma Mater, Alma Mater,
We sing our love to thee,
We pledge our hearts in deep devotion
Our love, our faith, eternally.
