Rey-Rey Maualuga is going to have to find a new backup, as the USC linebacking corps has suffered its first major setback of the 2008 season.USC redshirt freshman linebacker Chris Galippo has played nary a snap for the Men of Troy but he is going under the knife for the second time since joining the team.
The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the high school All-American underwent back surgery for the second time in nine months yesterday and will miss part of the 2008 season.
According to head coach Pete Carroll, "It's very similar to the surgery he had before but on a different disc."
Galippo was slated to back up Rey Maualuga at middle linebacker, but will relenquich those duties for at least the start of the season.
