Matthew Gillespie

Dad, Husband, GS Alumnus, ΘΞ ΓΦ, Agile Coach and Practitioner, Avid Gamer.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

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.

[Stephen Ford @StephenSeanFord]

don't give up. do everything you can do to make this the best year of your life for yourself and everyone around you. lets hunt some orc.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

Beating App twice is so nice. Nice to have some momentum going into the off season and lets have a great 2026! #HailSouthern #RunTheBall

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

Holiday version of Hate Week sounds amazing.

Time to get 2-0 vs Appy this season.

[Jason Cassels @KlakGS]

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.🧵

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

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.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

1st quarter feelings:

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

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?

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

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.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

@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.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

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.

[Jason Cassels @KlakGS]

I can confirm this. Meeting is scheduled for December 11 and is expected to be a full court press on NIL as an excuse for 4 years of bad football.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

"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.

[Georgia Southern Football @GSAthletics_FB]

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: Marshall
Presented by: @slg_sav

@GSCoachHelton and @whitneyhaworth break down the Thundering Herd defense, fighting for bowl eligibility and more.

#HailSouthern

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

"Make history"

*puts head in hands*

[Georgia Southern Football @GSAthletics_FB]

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

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

@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.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

This is where we are.. Helton Sr (24-53-1 HC record) busy coaching on the sidelines.

I must have missed him on the coaches roster.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

Anyone know how I can fit this into my header?

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

Southern Pride playing "Separate Ways" by Journey in the 4th quarter was fitting.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

This video was not just a one time deal late in the game. There's more instances.

[Matthew Gillespie @Domin8orX]

@GATATalkPodcast I did my best....

[Jason Cassels @KlakGS]

Don’t make long term decisions based on short term emotions.

[Jason Cassels @KlakGS]

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.