Athletics News
    USC Presents Case to NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee
    Delegation meets NCAA in Indianapolis.
    Pat Haden and Max Nikias
    Pat Haden and Max Nikias

    Jan. 22, 2011

    A delegation from the University of Southern California today (Jan. 22) presented the university's position on the sanctions levied on the football program by the NCAA last year.

    The USC delegation consisted of President C. L. Max Nikias, Director of Athletics Pat Haden, Senior Vice President for Administration Todd Dickey, General Counsel Carol Mauch Amir, Vice President for Athletics Compliance Dave Roberts, and outside counsel William King, III of Lightfoot, Franklin & White, L.L.C.

    The hearing took place the morning of Saturday, Jan. 22 at a Westin Hotel near NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. President Nikias made an opening statement. AD Pat Haden delivered a closing statement. The university's legal team presented the case for reduced sanctions.

    The delegation and the university community look forward to the decision of the Infractions Appeals Committee. Until that time, the delegation will have no further comment.