Pat Haden receives ‘unwavering support’ from USC President Max Nikias

With speculation mounting as to his future with the program, USC Athletic Director Pat Haden received support from university President Max Nikias in a statement released on the school’s athletic website Tuesday:

“As president of USC I am very, very fortunate to have Pat Haden as our Athletic Director - as is the entire Trojan Family,” Nikias said in the statement. “He is a man of true character and integrity, he cares deeply for our student athletes, and he always makes their well-being his highest priority.

“Pat Haden has been doing an outstanding job in leading Trojan Athletics in the past five years and I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my unwavering support for him. I look forward to working with Pat Haden as our USC AD for many years to come.”