USC AD Pat Haden suffers episode of light-headedness

Haden was also reportedly hospitalized twice in August 2014 for undisclosed reasons.

Haden, who has a pacemaker, has been dealing with health concerns in recent months.

Haden, 63, was walking on campus after a meeting late Wednesday morning when he felt ill and chose to sit down, said Tim Tessalone, spokesman for the university’s athletic department. Staff medical personnel came to his aid and he then was transported from campus to be seen by his doctor.

During a game at Notre Dame last October, Haden dropped to a knee and was taken to the USC locker room for evaluation after feeling light-headed.

It seems odd for the Trojans to target a replacement for Haden who has so recently been embroiled in a scandal which might outdo USC’s own recent embarrassments. He announced on February 5 he’d be stepping down as USC AD, effective June 30, per Klein and Nathan Fenno of the Los Angeles Times.

“[He] felt lightheaded, similar to how he felt at the Notre Dame game last October”, the statement said. “I could have done this for a lot more years. My father died at a young age but I’m hoping to live a long, healthy life from here and spend time with my seven grandsons”.

Haden created a large NCAA compliance program and improved graduation rates and grade point averages across the athletic department.

“I am not going to (USC)”, Jurich told TV station WLKY. People can say what they want because I’m from there. “I’m staying right where I am”.