The Blue Gray Game, played by the nations college senior All Stars, has been played since 1939. This year's game, in Troy, Alabama was played on Christmas Day in Movie Gallery Stadium and was won by the Blue, 31-24.

This is a white jersey made by Russell, exclusively for the 2003 Blue Gray Game.  The Blue Gray logo and Movie Gallery logo is screened onto each sleeve. A red and blue Russell 'R' logo, outlined in white is sewn onto the right shoulder. 'Blue Gray' is screened across the front in blue lettering. The numbers are blue and screened on as well. The collar and the ends of the sleeves are made of an elastic material and there are spandex panels running down each side. The name on the back is  done in blue lettering and is sewn on.

Brandon has been an exceptionally dependable player for the Bucs along the defensive line over the last four seasons, playing in all 46 ETSU games and starting in each of the last 41 contests. Although he has been a standout in each of his ETSU seasons, this past season may have been his best. 

He was a dominant force along the defensive line this season for the Bucs, posting career highs in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks. He finished fourth on the Bucs with 75 tackles and was second on the team with 15.5 tackles for losses and 4.5 sacks. Brandon tied for fourth in the Southern Conference in TFL's and tied for sixth in the SoCon in sacks. He also had two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked extra point on the season. He had a season-high 10 tackles on Nov. 1 against Georgia Southern and had nine in the season-opener at Eastern Michigan on Aug. 28. Following the season, Brandon earned All-Southern Conference honors for a second time.