In filling the void left by the retired Pat Haden, USC replaced one of its own with another of its own: Swann was an All-American wide receiver for the Trojans in the early 1970s, winning a national championship in 1972 under coach John McKay. He went on to a decorated nine-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers that included four Super Bowl victories. Swann was selected MVP of Super Bowl X and was named to the Pro Bowl three times.