Earlier today, mysterious reports came out of USC saying that Sarkisian was taking a leave of absence from the team to get treatment for alcohol abuse. Now we’re starting to get a clearer picture of what exactly happened and it’s not looking good for the USC coach.
via Inside USC.
BREAKING: Players noticed Steve Sarkisian not sober at special teams meeting this morning #USC
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 11, 2015
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BREAKING: #USC players said they smelled alcohol on Steve Sarkisian's breath during team meeting this morning
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 11, 2015
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#USC players noted Sarkisian not sober at team meeting, then he went missing, never went to practice field. Talked to Pat Haden on phone
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 11, 2015
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BREAKING: Some #USC assistant coaches believed Steve Sarkisian was drunk during the Arizona State game on Sept. 26.
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 11, 2015
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BREAKING: #USC assistants pulled Steve Sarkisian out of player huddle on sideline during Arizona State game. Believed he was not sober
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 11, 2015
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BREAKING: #USC players said Sarkisian drank and passed out on flight back from Washington State game in 2014. Some reportedly took photos
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 11, 2015
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Alcohol had been banned in USC locker rooms after a video surfaced earlier this year of Sarkisian speaking at a USC donor event slurring his words, dropping F-bombs and getting pulled off stage.