STATESBORO - Georgia Southern Director of Athletics Jared Benko welcomed new Head Football Coach Clay Helton to Eagle Nation this afternoon at an introductory press conference in Bishop Field House.
More than 150 fans and media were present as Coach Helton and his wife, Angela, participated in an Eagle Walk through the Paulson Stadium parking lot and into the stadium before the press conference. After introductory remarks from Deputy AD Chris Davis and Benko, Helton gave introductory remarks and then answered questions from the media. Below is an excerpt of the remarks from both Benko and Coach Helton.