Clay Helton? The interim coach that won the job, got hot his first year, and then fizzled out. Ultimately could not keep up the expectations of the program.
Boy.. where have I heard this story before? #WestCoastChad
I don't want a coach who has a downward trajectory.
So, you brought Clay Helton back for year 5.
Let's look at some quick numbers and figure out where we are, where we need to get to, and compare to some top G5 teams since that's what we're trying to be.🧵
A win is a win.
Props to Cam Brown for the single season record.
Only scoring 24pts on 530 yards is bothersome. Lack a killer instinct is a real issue.
Just never thought we would use the entire season to get bowl eligible. Maybe Clay will finally win a bowl here.
Another thought:
We had the second best recruiting class in the SBC last year per 247. We added one of the best transfers in the G6 in Cam Brown. NIL still the problem?
You can’t brag about elite roster retention in May and then blame NIL when you get buried the SBC in November.
Chris Davis and Company are preparing to provide Clay cover by focusing on NIL.
@GsuStudentsec@KlakGS Essentially saying we don't have the players on the roster to win the SBC. The very players they celebrated for staying around.
I do believe NIL has stop-gap utility in our league, but to simply "buy" a championship team is just not in the cards. That's a game for the rich.
You can’t brag about elite roster retention in May and then blame NIL when you get buried the SBC in November.
Chris Davis and Company are preparing to provide Clay cover by focusing on NIL.
"Two teams fighting for bowl eligibility.. and looking forward to see who comes out on top" - Clay Helton
Clay speaking like a commentator with no stake in the game.
Heading into Marshall, the Eagles have a chance to make history by earning bowl eligibility for the fourth consecutive season, but Tracy Hill Jr. emphasized that their motivation comes from playing for Eagle Nation and for each other.
#HailSouthern
@BrysonBroadway@J_Lariscy A mythology that only seems to circulate through the Helton circles.
It is only a matter of time before those circles get ejected from the program.
First time in 4 years he’s spoken like this.
It doesn’t change the fact that he has a losing record, no championships, no bowl wins, and no idea how to hire good coordinators, but he at least addressed the fact that we suck.
Hopefully just 4 more games of this mess.