If all goes well in USC’s major revenue sports, Lynn Swann could be in for a smooth ride as athletic director. Clay Helton was promoted to head football coach not long before Swann’s hiring. Basketball Coach Andy Enfield received an extension, too.
Former athletic director Pat Haden will remain with the Trojans to oversee the renovation of the Coliseum. USC has relatively new facilities for football, and also a first-class multiple-sport venue in the Galen Center. So, at his introductory news conference, Swann said he would be content being a manager.
Swann, whose tenure began July 1, spoke with the Los Angeles Times last week about his vision, Haden, Swann’s idea to create a “sports curriculum,” and how he will evaluate the football team.