Thursday marks the end of Pat Haden's tenure as athletic director at USC -- and what a fascinating tenure it has been.
In February, the university announced that the former Trojans quarterback would depart from his AD post on June 30 after six years, to be replaced by former USC and Pittsburgh Steelers great Lynn Swann.
Endings offer a chance to look back at the body of work that came before them. And in the case of Haden's time at USC, even simple reflection is rather complicated.
Haden came aboard in July 2010, just one month after the NCAA dealt USC football a crippling blow that included a two-year postseason ban and 30 yanked scholarships.