Local, state leaders react to Coastal Carolina’s win over BYU

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Several leaders from across the Grand Strand and South Carolina chimed in late Saturday night, reacting to Coastal Carolina football’s historic win over BYU.

Chief among them was Gov. Henry McMaster, who tweeted “Way to go!” to the Chants following the 22-17 victory.

Way to go! @CoastalFootball @CCUChanticleers #TealNation #TeamSC https://t.co/hexHeTKVjW
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) December 6, 2020

Sen. Lindsey Graham tweeted about the win Sunday morning, saying “the magical, undefeated season continues!”

What a great game! Big win for @CoastalFootball over BYU.

The magical, undefeated season continues!#TEALnation https://t.co/SmWGO19o3z
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 6, 2020

Congressman Tom Rice also called it “the biggest win in school history” adding that “we fought hard and never gave up” when referring to Coastal football.

Congrats to Coastal Carolina for the biggest win in school history!!

22-17 win! We fought hard and never gave up!https://t.co/kjLvLczULy
— Congressman Tom Rice (@RepTomRice) December 6, 2020

“This Cinderella story just keeps going,” tweeted state Rep. Russell Fry. “What a win! What a game!”

Heck yea!!! 10-0! This Cinderella story just keeps going! What a win! What a game! #BYUvCCU #GoChants #CoastalCarolina #mulletswin #CollegeGameDay #ChantsUp pic.twitter.com/OZY98b0gzZ
— Rep. Russell Fry (@RussellWFry) December 6, 2020