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What does coach Steve Sarkisian's departure mean for the future of USC football?
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Oct 12, 2015
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What does coach Steve Sarkisian's departure mean for the future of USC football?
Take Two's A. Martínez speaks with Los Angeles Times reporter Gary Klein about Sarkisian's tenure and what his departure means for USC football.
BOSTON, MA- SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Steve Sarkisian # of the USC Trojans paces the sidelines during the second half of their 37-31 loss to the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 13 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA- SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Steve Sarkisian # of the USC Trojans paces the sidelines during the second half of their 37-31 loss to the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 13 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Take Two's A. Martínez speaks with Los Angeles Times reporter Gary Klein about Sarkisian's tenure and what his departure means for USC football.

The University of Southern California has fired football head coach Steve Sarkisian. This comes one day after USC's Athletic Director Pat Haden placed Sarkisian on indefinite leave after he failed to show up for practice on Sunday.
 

There's been concern about his behavior since he showed up to an August USC pep rally slurring his words, after which he admitted mixing alcohol with prescription medication.

Take Two's A. Martínez spoke with Los Angeles Times reporter Gary Klein prior to Sarkisian's termination about the coach's tenure and what his departure means for USC football.