Steve Sarkisian fired by USC
USC has fired coach Steve Sarkisian, the school announced Monday.
"After careful consideration of what is in the best interest of the university and our student-athletes, I have made the decision to terminate Steve Sarkisian, effective immediately," USC athletic director Pat Haden said in a statement.
"I want to thank Clay Helton for stepping into the interim head coach role, and I want to add how proud I am of our coaching staff and players and the way they are responding to this difficult situation.
"Through all of this we remain concerned for Steve and hope that it will give him the opportunity to focus on his personal well being."
On Sunday, Sarkisian was asked to take an indefinite leave of absence.
Steve Sarkisian fired as USC Trojans head coach