Chapter 7: The Trojan Family

Summary

Pat Haden embodied the ideal of the Trojan Family. He was a former USC quarterback, a Rhodes Scholar and successful businessman who was tapped to lead the athletic department in the wake of the NCAA sanctions. But despite his popularity, Haden’s tenure was marked by controversial decisions and more turmoil for the USC football program. His departure ushered in another turbulent chapter, as USC turned to a fellow Trojan football legend to take his place. House of Troy is a new podcast from LA Times Studios tracing the rise and fall of USC football, from coach Pete Carroll’s back-to-back…

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