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Pat Haden: Steve Sarkisian was fired because he failed to meet USC standards - Los Angeles Times
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USC athletic director Pat Haden collapses on sidelines prior to kickoff against Notre Dame – New York Daily News
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Notebook: No field day for USC's Pat Haden - The Boston Globe
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USC Coach Steve Sarkisian, called 'not healthy', placed on indefinite leave - Los Angeles Times
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College Football: USC Fires Coach Steve Sarkisian – Hartford Courant
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Steve Sarkisian stepping aside at USC as details come out
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USC athletic director Pat Haden says decision to fire Steve Sarkisian was very difficult - ESPN
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Pat Haden: Steve Sarkisian must win back trust of USC fans
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USC AD: Sarkisian fired for failing to meet school standards
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USC AD: Sarkisian fired for failing to meet school standards
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Former football coach Steve Sarkisian loses $30 million lawsuit against USC - Daily Trojan
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Coach Steve Sarkisian takes over at USC
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A few thoughts on USC, Steve Sarkisian, and the state of college football in California - Rule Of Tree