USC's athletic director is boycotting Indiana: 'I am the proud father of a gay son'
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Haden said on Twitter he would not travel to Indiana this week in honor of his son, who is gay. The USC AD was set to attend a meeting in Indianapolis this week for the College Football Playoff selection committee, according to his Twitter.
Here's his full message denouncing Indiana's new law:
I am the proud father of a gay son. In his honor, I will not be attending the CFP committee meeting in Indy this week. #EmbraceDiversity
- Pat Haden (@ADHadenUSC) March 31, 2015
Haden has a long history with USC, graduating from the university in 1975. While a student, Haden was a quarterback on the Trojans football team, playing in three Rose Bowl games and leading the school to two national championships. After USC, he went on to be a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University.
Haden has been USC athletic director since 2010.
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