PREP FOOTBALL: Woodley returning as Columbia DC, Allen finalizing staff

Columbia defensive coordinator John Woodley hugs defensive tackle Caden Bolstein (44) after Columbia stopped Choctaw on fourth down in overtime of the Region 1-3S final on Nov. 25, 2022. (FILE)
Columbia defensive coordinator John Woodley hugs defensive tackle Caden Bolstein (44) after Columbia stopped Choctaw on fourth down in overtime of the Region 1-3S final on Nov. 25, 2022. (FILE)

Brian Allen is getting the gang back together again.

Columbia’s new head coach is bringing back a chunk of his staff that was around during his first stint from 2011-2020. That includes defensive coord…