Chad Barnhardt

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Chad Barnhardt
Personal information
Born: (1976-01-21) January 21, 1976 (age 49)
Lake Wales, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Lake Wales (FL)
College: South Carolina, South Florida
Position: Quarterback
Undrafted: 1999

Steven Chad Barnhardt (born January 21, 1976) is a former American football quarterback. Barnhardt was a backup for the South Carolina Gamecocks, before transferring and becoming the first starting quarterback for the South Florida Bulls. [1]

Prior to playing for the Bulls, Barnhardt played a backup role for the South Carolina Gamecocks. [2] Looking for a change and an opportunity to start, Barnhardt returned to his native Florida, and became the Bulls' starting quarterback. [3] His legacy is mainly cemented on being the team's first starting quarterback. [3] [4] Additionally, Barnhardt brought credibility, leadership, and direction to the program. [3] [4] Due to this, he was considered "the perfect quarterback for a program trying to find itself." [3] Playing 2 seasons for the team, Barnhardt threw for 4,138 yards and 27 touchdowns, while leading the Bulls to a 13–9 record when he started. [5]

Barnhardt has also served various coaching tenures. After three seasons as the head coach of Lake Wales High School's football team, Barnhardt had a stint with the Bulls as a grad assistant on offense, and later as the offensive coordinator for the Webber International Warriors. [6] [7]

Outside of football, Barnhardt was a business major. [2] Eventually, Barnhardt started to feel burned out from coaching and became the Vice President Commercial Loan Officer at CenterState Bank of Florida, N.A. [5] [8]

Career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearSchoolGPPassing
CmpAttPctYdsTDIntRtg
1996 South Carolina 1171741.2890085.2
1997 South Florida 1118632657.12,362107–
1998 South Florida ––––1,77617––
Statistics gathered from USF's official bio for Barnhardt, ESPN, and Sports-Reference. [2] [5] [9]

References

  1. ↑ Johnston, Joey (October 8, 2014). "Bulls Beat: USF opens door to transfer Gibbons". The Tampa Tribune. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Chad Barnhardt Bio". Go USF Bulls. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Louk, Jim (July 14, 2014). "10 Essential Bulls: Chad Barnhardt". Go USF Bulls. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  4. 1 2 ""15 For 15" – The 15th Greatest Player in USF Football History Is..." VooDoo Five. SB Nation. June 9, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 Bennett, Brian (July 28, 2010). "Catching up with USF's Chad Barnhardt". ESPN. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  6. ↑ Auman, Greg (November 16, 2005). "Got a minute? Chad Barnhardt, USF offensive grad assistant". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Barnhardt Returns to Polk County". The Ledger. January 16, 2006. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Where Are They Now – Chad Barnhardt". Go USF Bulls. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Chad Barnhardt College Stats". Sports-Reference . Retrieved April 17, 2023.
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