The USA South Athletic Conference has announced the results of its 2003 football pre-season poll. Christopher Newport has been unanimously predicted to win its third consecutive Conference title.

The poll is voted on by the football coach at each school. Each school was not allowed to vote for its own team. CNU was chosen first on all six ballots of the other head coaches.

The Captains split the last two regular season championships with Ferrum. The Panthers have been slated to finish second this year, with Shenandoah slightly behind at third.

The 2003 USA South Football Pre-Season Poll follows (first place votes):

1. Christopher Newport (6) 36
2. Ferrum 29
2. Shenandoah (1) 28
4. Greensboro 19
5. Methodist 17
6. Averett 11
7. Chowan 7