University Of Southern California Football Program Case Study

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The University of Southern California football program is in shambles; right now trying to pick up the pieces after having to fire coach Steve Sarkisian who has been battling alcohol abuse problems. It's something that had to be done because it's been reported he was drunk on the sidelines during games and at school gatherings so I don't blame them for this at all. However, I do question athletic director Pat Haden and how he's running the football program at this time because over the past few years since Pete Carroll left for the Seahawks it's been a revolving door for USC at the coaching position. It takes time to rebuild college programs and I don't think Haden has given the coaches in recent times a chance to implement their

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