Something positive, it appears, has emerged out of the Steve Sarkisian saga.
According to SB Nation, the coach has checked himself into rehab to treat an alcohol issue he admitted to back in August.
“Steve Sarkisian is aware of the termination and is deeply disappointed,” a source told the site. “But right now his No. 1 priority is getting himself well. To that end, he has checked himself into a residential treatment facility. He’s grateful for all the support that will help him get through this difficult time.”
Sarkisian is only 41, incredibly young by coaching standards. He, presumably, would like to coach again. It’s the only job he’s held since ending his professional career in 1999.
But that won’t happen until he fixes himself, and proven to others he’s fixed himself.
And it sounds like Sarkisian took the first step on Monday.