Steve Sarkisian May Have Been Drunk During Arizona State Game
By Jason McIntyre
On September 27th, USC routed Arizona State, 42-14. Trojans QB Cody Kessler threw for five touchdowns in the romp in the desert. USC led 35-0 at halftime and the game was never close after that.
But in the wake of today’s shocking development that USC coach Steve Sarkisian has entered rehab for alcohol treatment, and will be on an indefinite leave of absence, the rumor mill is beginning to churn out lots of gory details. Like this:
BREAKING: Some #USC assistant coaches believed Steve Sarkisian was drunk during the Arizona State game on Sept. 26.
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) October 11, 2015
That’s courtesy of the LA Daily News. Nothing credible from that night has emerged to even hint at Sarkisian coaching a game after having consumed alcohol. The photo above was taken right after USC beat Arizona State.
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