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Report: Former USC Players Mad Clay Helton Hired By Pat Haden
Former USC players are reportedly angered with Clay Helton's hiring and how AD Pat Haden has handled things for the Trojans.
November 30, 2015
Clay Helton’s hiring hasn’t been received well by some former USC players.
Helton took over after the firing of Steve Sarkisian, and has since coached the Trojans to a 5-2 mark and berth in the Pac-12 Championship Game. He’s 6-2 all-time at the helm for the Trojans, also leading the team to a win in the Las Vegas Bowl in 2013.
Despite the success he’s had as the team’s head coach, some former players are reportedly upset with Haden’s decision and how he’s handled things at USC.
Hearing from several old #Trojans players very pissed off about Clay Helton getting hired by Pat Haden as permanent #USC coach.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 30, 2015
The anger from some old #USC players is directed at AD Pat Haden & his handling of things there.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 30, 2015
One player who doesn’t share that sentiment is former USC quarterback Matt Barkley, who fully backed Helton’s promotion on Twitter.
Could not be more proud of @USCCoachHelton for his leadership and passion this year! Great choice to keep him! I’m with you Coach!
— Matthew Barkley (@MattBarkley) November 30, 2015
Barkley also responded to Feldman’s above tweet.
@BruceFeldmanCFB not me, and I was with him everyday
— Matthew Barkley (@MattBarkley) November 30, 2015
Helton’s first task as the new head man in Southern California is the previously mentioned Pac-12 Championship Game matchup against Stanford. The Trojans and Cardinal kick off at 7:45 p.m. ET.
