As the interim Head Coach former Offensive coordinator Clay Helton lead the USC Trojans to a 5 - 2 record and has been rewarded with a five year guaranteed contract.

USC Atheltic Director Pat Haden

"After weeks of searching the collegiate and pro ranks, interviewing candidates, and speaking with head coaches, athletic directors, NFL executives, and very knowledgeable football people, and after observing Clay in action the past seven weeks, it became abundantly clear that what we were searching for in a coach was right here in front of us," Haden said in a statement.

"Choosing a coach is an inexact science. In Clay's case, there is exactness. We have a man with unquestioned integrity. He is a fantastic person and he is real. Clay is a leader of young men. He is a terrific communicator. He brings high character, stability, continuity, consistency, toughness and resiliency to our program."

From the reaction of the players, USC got the right guy.

 

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