Former Washington Huskies head coach Steve Sarkisian thanked his supporters in his first public comments since his firing from USC on Monday.
In three tweets from his official Twitter account (@CoachSark), Sarkisian acknowledged the difficulties facing him and his family as he reportedly enters treatment for alcohol issues.
"I would like to thank everyone for their huge outpouring of support and well wishes," he wrote. "This is a very difficult time for my family and me. I am facing these challenges the best I can and your support helps immensely. I wish my Trojans the best against Notre Dame and for the remainder of the season.