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USC fires troubled football coach Steve Sarkisian

One day after putting him on an indefinite leave of absence, USC has fired football coach Steve Sarkisian.

Athletic Director Pat Haden made the announcement Monday afternoon through the school’s athletics website.

“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,” Haden said.

“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.