Bill Plaschke: In wake of scandal, USC's Swann needs to go
by Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times
Mar 14, 2019
4 minutes
LOS ANGELES - When Lynn Swann was hired out of nowhere to become USC's athletic director in April 2016, his lack of major college administrative experience was brushed away with a promise.
C.L. Max Nikias, then USC's president, pledged that Swann would bring, "the heart and soul of a Trojan to his position."
After three years, it is a promise broken. With two scandals that drew FBI investigations having occurred under Swann's careless and chaotic watch, the Trojans' heart has been damaged, its soul tainted, and it's time for a change.
In the wake of news that his program endorsed the admittance of fake athletes, it's
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days