Max Browne Named USC Starting Quarterback, Social Media Reacts

The news that Max Browne was named the USC starting quarterback for 2016 was met with excitement on Twitter. Here’s the best of the reaction…

It’s been the biggest question surrounding USC over the course of the last eight months. Would it be Max Browne? Or Sam Darnold?

Clay Helton answered the question Saturday, declaring Browne the winner of the USC starting quarterback job.

With Browne settled in as the starter, the Trojans can now turn their eyes towards the season opener against Alabama.

As expected, Twitter was abuzz with the news, commenting on Browne’s win, Darnold’s future and the implications of the decision…

OFFICIAL: @USCCoachHelton names @MaxBrowne4 the USC starting quarterback. #AllAboutBall pic.twitter.com/sTz32U6ecT
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) August 20, 2016

Half of #USCTwitter exhales, the other half starts throwing things https://t.co/hQSaJFZAqi
— Jackson Safon (@JacksonSafon) August 20, 2016

Looks like the #HeyDarnold movement will have to wait a little bit longer. https://t.co/oxfSpVAZfp
— Max Meyer (@TheMaxMeyer) August 20, 2016

Makes sense. Helton can switch if needed, while Darnold nod would have meant likely Browne transfer. https://t.co/7Wyo23MVBv
— Jacob Freedman (@Jacob_Freedman) August 20, 2016

In Max we trust. #FightOn #BeatTheTide✌?️ https://t.co/m4o08JIxyk
— GabeAlvarez (@GabeAlvarez) August 20, 2016

USC takes a 1-0 lead on @AlabamaFTBL by naming Max Browne starter at QB.
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) August 20, 2016

You have to give credit to Sam Darnold for making the decision so hard. Everyone assumed it would be Max Browne once Kessler left. #USC
— Keely Eure (@keelyismyname) August 20, 2016

Helton loves throwing ability of both QBs. Darnold “tremendous athlete,” Browne “great pocket feet” w/ experience—4th-yr junior—won out.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) August 20, 2016

USC says Max Browne will start against Alabama. But will we see Sam Darnold? May be too promising and dynamic to keep on sideline.
— Travis Haney (@travhaney) August 20, 2016

While Max Browne wins USC’s QB competition, Sam Darnold, a redshirt-freshman, looks like USC's QB of the (maybe very near) future.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) August 20, 2016

Lead us to Victory in Dallas @MaxBrowne4 #FightOn #BeatTheTide #fieldgeneral https://t.co/WqiloXLvGu
— Kris Albarado✌️ (@Albarado19) August 20, 2016

Not a big surprise. Great supporting cast for him. Now, what can he do vs. Nick Saban & his #rolltide defense? https://t.co/ddHYh6MIUK
— Ted Miller (@TedMillerRK) August 20, 2016

Max Browne joins club: Matt Leinart, John David Booty and Mark Sanchez all waited three years for their chance to start for #USC.
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) August 20, 2016

Clay Helton is not a rock-the-boat coach. So the safe pick was to be expected at QB #USC
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) August 20, 2016

Both quarterbacks deserve praise.

Browne for sticking with it and earning the job after three years and Darnold for making it so tough.
— Jackson Safon (@JacksonSafon) August 20, 2016

Max Browne is respected by his teammates, which will be an asset for start of season. Not always case at #USC pic.twitter.com/795qzwakqp
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) August 20, 2016

Congratulations to @MaxBrowne4 on being named #USC’s starting QB! Lead them boys and Fight On!
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) August 20, 2016

USC announces starting QB. 4 seconds later Coach Saban is in his Matrix chair & every play Max Browne has run since youth league is uploaded
— Jimmy Hull (@_jimmy_hull) August 20, 2016

Could Browne and Cooper Bateman, who looks to be favorite to win Alabama job, redeem the 2013 QB recruiting class?
— Dan Greenspan (@DanGreenspan) August 20, 2016

Outside of Goff, J.T. Barrett and Joshua Dobbs, there are a lot of busts in that ’13 crop.
— Dan Greenspan (@DanGreenspan) August 20, 2016

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