Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, 46, underwent a heart procedure last week in Birmingham, the school announced on Tuesday. Sarkisian’s issue was unknown prior to exams that were performed on the Crimson Tide coaching staff last week.
“The Alabama football coaching staff participates in an annual executive physical,” the school said in a statement. “During Coach Sarkisian’s physical last week, it was determined that he needed a procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular anomaly before it became an issue. Coach Sarkisian underwent a successful procedure this past Thursday (July 2) in Birmingham. He is back home in Tuscaloosa and is expected to make a full recovery.