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USC coach Steve Sarkisian says he mixed alcohol with medication, apologizes again for his behavior

/ STAFF WRITER

LOS ANGELES - USC coach Steve Sarkisian acknowledged he was intoxicated and again apologized for his recent behavior while meeting with the media Tuesday morning for the first time since an ugly incident at a school event over the weekend.

Sarkisian said his altered state at the annual “Salute to Troy” rally was the result of mixing unspecified medication that he takes with alcohol. He is not facing a suspension and will continue to coach the team, barring further developments.

Sarkisian did say that he will participate in a treatment program.