From Jordan Moore at USC's official blog, RipsItBlog
Here are USC head coach Steve Sarkisian and athletic director Pat Haden on Saturday night's Salute to Troy event:
Sarkisian: "I sincerely apologize to my players and staff and to our fans for my behavior and my inappropriate language at our kickoff event Saturday night. I have a responsibility to all of them and I let them down. Pat Haden talked to me after the event about my actions and I assured him this will not happen again."
Haden: "I met with Coach Sarkisian and I expressed my disappointment in the way he represented himself and the University at our Salute To Troy event. While the details of our conversation will remain between us, I am confident he heard my message loud and clear."
Orginal posting by Moore can be found here: Link
Sarkisian reportedly told the crowd at Salute to Troy that some of USC's annual opponents "suck". He also reportedly told the crowd to "f--king fight on!". There has also been speculation on this board, on twitter and elsewhere that alcohol was involved. I can't confirm that and I'm not looking too.
I can confirm that Sarkisian did tell the crowd to "f--king fight on", as I overheard it. The event was held at Loker Track Stadium which is next to Heritage Hall on campus. I had finished my notes and was outside briefly when I overheard that part of his speech.
Here are USC head coach Steve Sarkisian and athletic director Pat Haden on Saturday night's Salute to Troy event:
Sarkisian: "I sincerely apologize to my players and staff and to our fans for my behavior and my inappropriate language at our kickoff event Saturday night. I have a responsibility to all of them and I let them down. Pat Haden talked to me after the event about my actions and I assured him this will not happen again."
Haden: "I met with Coach Sarkisian and I expressed my disappointment in the way he represented himself and the University at our Salute To Troy event. While the details of our conversation will remain between us, I am confident he heard my message loud and clear."
Orginal posting by Moore can be found here: Link
Sarkisian reportedly told the crowd at Salute to Troy that some of USC's annual opponents "suck". He also reportedly told the crowd to "f--king fight on!". There has also been speculation on this board, on twitter and elsewhere that alcohol was involved. I can't confirm that and I'm not looking too.
I can confirm that Sarkisian did tell the crowd to "f--king fight on", as I overheard it. The event was held at Loker Track Stadium which is next to Heritage Hall on campus. I had finished my notes and was outside briefly when I overheard that part of his speech.
