"Former South Carolina QB's Harrowing Ordeal: Lost at Sea and Found Alive"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
Former South Carolina quarterback Chris Smelley went fishing off the Florida Gulf Coast and found himself in trouble, drifting far from shore without a life jacket. A search ensued, involving the Coast Guard and friends, until he was found and rescued after spending a long day on the water. Smelley credits the power of prayer for his safe return and plans to use the experience in a positive way.