USC AD Haden issues apology for ref confrontation at Stanford

USC Athletic Director Pat Haden issued a remorseful statement Sunday regarding his confrontation with officials during Saturday's game at Stanford:

I apologize to Commissioner Scott, to the game officials, to Stanford and to the fans for any distraction I might have caused during Saturday's football game.  In retrospect, I should not have approached the game officials.  I should have waited until after the game and gone through the appropriate channels.  

In the best interests of our team and our coaches, I will stay off the sidelines for our next two games.