27. "doesn't sound like SC is backing down...good for them" In response to In response to 23
and good for us. cause this gonna be fun
In a statement Monday, USC general counsel Carol Mauch Amir said Sarkisian "mischaracterized" the facts and the school will "defend these claims vigorously."
"Much of what is stated in the lawsuit filed today by Steve Sarkisian is patently untrue," the statement read. "The record will show that Mr. Sarkisian repeatedly denied to university officials that he had a problem with alcohol, never asked for time off to get help and resisted university efforts to provide him with help. The university made clear in writing that further incidents would result in termination, as it did."