USC football: Pat Haden sends letter to fans, flowers to female coaches and staff | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times

Pat Haden, USC's new athletic director, started his first official day on the jobby posting a letter to"The Trojan Family" on the school's website.

"During the period of our NCAA probation we won't wake up each morning with a'woe is me' attitude as a result of the sanctions," wrote Haden, who succeededMike Garrett."I have failed if I cannot create a positive, upbeat environment that cultivates success in spite of the sanctions." 

Haden also sent flowers to USC's female coaches and administrative assistants.

Haden's first day coincided withUSC football players reporting for the start of training camp. The Trojans and CoachLane Kiffinbegin the season Sept. 2 at Hawaii.

--Gary Klein

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