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USC's Sarkisian to enter treatment; mixed alcohol with medicine

USC head coach Steve Sarkisian said he will go to treatment after combining an undisclosed medication and alcohol Saturday, leading to an embarrassing appearance at booster event where he appeared to be intoxicated, using expletives and attacking other Pac-12 schools.

Sarkisian addressed the media for the first time Tuesday before the Trojan’s practice.

“It was inappropriate, and I feel bad for the University of Southern California,” Sarkisian said.

Sarkisian denied he has a drinking problem, but said that he will go through treatment and vowed to not drink for the rest of the season.