The anticipated return of sophomore linebacker Silas Kelly to Coastal Carolina’s starting lineup this week might have been bad news for fellow sophomore linebacker Teddy Gallagher.
Gallagher replaced Kelly after the Chants’ only preseason All-Sun Belt selection was injured early at Georgia State on Oct. 27, and it would stand to reason he would return to a reserve role with Kelly’s return.
But Gallagher, a rare CCU find in Los Angeles, has played too well to lose his starting position, and will move to another linebacker spot in the Chants’ 4-3 defensive alignment.
“One of the advantages that happened with Silas being banged up – and he’s a very good football player – is that Teddy coming in and filling for him really has done an outstanding job,” Coastal coach Joe Moglia said.