Chad Barnhardt

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]

Chad Barnhardt
Personal information
Born: (1976-01-21) January 21, 1976
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

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
Bold Career high
Season GP Passing
CmpAttPctYdsTDIntRtg
1996 1171741.2890085.2
1997 1118632657.12,362107–
1998 ––––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. "Chad Barnhardt Bio". Go USF Bulls. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  3. Louk, Jim (July 14, 2014). "10 Essential Bulls: Chad Barnhardt". Go USF Bulls. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  4. ""15 For 15" – The 15th Greatest Player in USF Football History Is..." VooDoo Five. SB Nation. June 9, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  5. 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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