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Charleston Southern coach praises Harry "Zo" Smalls ahead of home opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:21 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Charleston Southern coach praises Harry "Zo" Smalls ahead of home opener

Summary

Gabe Giardina, head coach of Charleston Southern, praised running back Harry "Zo" Smalls during a media call on September 18, ahead of their game against Point University. Smalls, a Savannah Christian alumnus, joined Charleston Southern after a season at Savannah State. This season, he has accumulated 79 yards on 24 carries and recently scored his first career touchdown in a win over the Citadel. Giardina expressed relief at Smalls' recovery from a torn ACL and highlighted his performance so far. Charleston Southern is set to host Point University at Buccaneer Stadium on Saturday at 6 p.m.

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By the Numbers

•Harry "Zo" Smalls is second on Charleston Southern's depth chart.
•He has recorded 79 yards on 24 carries this season.
•Smalls scored his first touchdown in a 26-20 win over the Citadel.
•Charleston Southern faces Point University on September 20.
•Smalls previously played at Savannah State before transferring.

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4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Charleston Southern coach delivers high praise for Savannah Christian alum

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Gabe Giardina garnered Harry "Zo" Smalls with high praise during a Zoom call with reporters ahead of their home opener against Point University.
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