Steve Sarkisian address alcohol treatment with Pac-12 Network (Video)

USC coach Steve Sarkisian was open and apologetic Tuesday when he admitted a mixture of alcohol and medication led to unprofessional comments during a booster event last Saturday.

Sarkisian told the Pac-12 Network on Thursday that the school was going to help him get treatment.

“I think the biggest thing is, I’m at the greatest university in the world,” Sarkisian said. “And I’m fortunate for that. We have unbelievable people here in place that can make that happen. I’m fortunate for that. Is it ideal? No. It’s not. But I think it sends a great message to our team that I’m willing to step forward and want the treatment. To figure out exactly to what extent that is. And our team has been awesome about it.”

While he noted the players were supportive of his honesty regarding the situation, he didn’t escape their wrath as they made him do up-downs after practice, and typical punishment for a violation of team rules.

In the end, Sarkisian said he was happy to have another chance and eager to address the behavior that got him in trouble in the first place.

“I don’t know if it’s a total blessing or a total positive because there are repercussions that come from it,” Sarkisian said. “But, I’m fortunate I’m at the University that I’m at, and that this university is offering the support that they’re offering me. That’s why you choose to come to a place like USC.”

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