USC is coming off a devastating loss to Washington on Thursday and today, it looks like there could be more trouble on the horizon for the Trojans.
Head Coach Steve Sarkisian was not at practice this morning. According to Bryan Fischer of Bleacher Report, Sarkisian was sent home by athletic director Pat Haden.
Two sources at USC say Steve Sarkisian was sent home by athletic director Pat Haden earlier today.
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) October 11, 2015
In addition to that, Lindsey Thiry from the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Haden has also asked Sarkisian to take a leave of absence. Clay Helton is reportedly going to be the interim head coach.
I’m told players just met w/Pat Haden and Clay Helton is interim coach as Haden has asked Sarkisian to take a temp. leave of absence #USC
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) October 11, 2015
No reason has been given yet for Sarkisian’s leave of absence.

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