Twitter Reacts To Clay McGuire Hire

USC officially announced the hire of new offensive line coach Clay McGuire on Monday.

Claudette Montana Pattison | Jan 26, 2021

On Monday USC Athletics officially announced the hire of new offensive line coach Clay McGuire. McGuire brings years of both playing and coaching experience to the table. Most recently spending time in the lone star state coaching the offensive line for Texas State University. McGuire will replace former offensive line coach Tim Drevno, effective immediately and head out west to join the Trojans staff.

Clay Helton and USC Athletics released a statement on Monday announcing the new hire citing, "we are excited to welcome Clay McGuire to the Trojan Family,” said Helton. “His extensive knowledge of our offensive system and time spent under great offensive minds like Mike Leach and Kliff Kingsbury made him a top target for us. His ability to develop players and build relationships in recruiting will help our program grow. We look forward to the passion and competitiveness he will bring to our football team.”

"His ability to develop players and build relationships in recruiting will help our program grow. We look forward to the passion and competitiveness he will bring to our football team.”

@USCCoachHelton on @ClayMcGuireUSC #FightOn✌️ pic.twitter.com/JOXrF93Oqd
— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) January 26, 2021

Following the official announcement, a few USC staffers, parents and fans took to Twitter to express their excitement and thoughts over the news.

USC Defensive Line Coach Vic So'oto "LETS WORK!! Welcome @ClayMcGuireUSC #FightOn"

USC QB Offensive Assistant Seth Doege "BIG PLAY CLAYLet’s go get it"

BIG PLAY CLAY‼️Let’s go get it✌️ https://t.co/VTcvyp9f7i
— Seth Doege (@CoachDoege) January 25, 2021

OL Courtland Ford's Father "Welcome to the family’s @ClayMcGuireUSC"

USC Trojan Fans React

Definitely Let’s Hope That He Can Recruit
— Alexis Noyes✌️ (@trojanpup1) January 25, 2021

hope he can not only get 5* OL recruits, but develop the entire OL roster to be 1st round draft picks every year!!!
— Shontong Balentong ⭐️ (@shontong81) January 25, 2021