USC HIRES TROJANS GREAT LYNN SWANN AS ATHLETIC DIRECTORUSC HIRES LYNN SWANN AS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Lynn Swann is USC's new athletic director, the school announced on Wednesday.
OFFICIAL: Lynn Swann named USC's next Athletic Director. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/NU6n4AgYHi
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 13, 2016
In filling the void left by the retired Pat Haden, USC replaced one of its own with another of its own: Swann was an All-American wide receiver for the Trojans in the early 1970s, winning a national championship in 1972 under coach John McKay. He went on to a decorated nine-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers that included four Super Bowl victories. Swann was selected MVP of Super Bowl X and was named to the Pro Bowl three times.
Haden is set to step down from the athletic director post on June 30, though he will stay with the school for a year to oversee the renovation of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Swann will begin working in his new role on July 1.
Former USC coach Pete Carroll took to Twitter on Wednesday to congratulate Swann, as did former Trojans star Ronnie Lott:
Excited to hear Lynn Swann is the next Athletic Director at USC! He will be an outstanding leader and great champion for the Trojan cause!
— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) April 13, 2016
Lynn Swann is a Hall Of Fame person and leader. This is wonderful news for @USC_Athletics. #FightOn https://t.co/fh7HFL2Tpe
— Ronnie Lott (@RonnieLottHOF) April 13, 2016
Swann is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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