Georgia Southern head coach Clay Helton has yet to coach a game, but after his introductory press conference, he may feel like he’s 1-0.
Helton ‘excited, humbled’ to lead GS football
New coach introduced to Eagle Nation
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![New Georgia Southern head football coach Clay Helton, right, and wife Angela meet mascot Freedom and handler Steve Hein for the first time before being introduced at a press conference at Paulson Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 4.](https://statesboroherald.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2021/11/06/images/110421_GS_FOOTBALL_COACH_01.max-752x423.jpg)
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