USC coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media before practice on Tuesday, his first time meeting with reporters since apologizing for his "behavior" and "inappropriate language" at Saturday's "Salute to Troy" kickoff event.
Sarkisian told reporters that his unstable state was a result of mixing medication with "not a lot" of alcohol. Still, he made no excuses for his action.
"The way I acted was irresponsible," Sarkisian said. "There are things we're going to work on for me, moving forward."
Sarkisian plans to remain the coach at USC but said he will seek treatment during "a hard time" for him personally. He will also swear off alcohol for the rest of the season, and he confirmed that alcohol has been banned from the coaches' locker room while clarifying that there was never alcohol in the players locker room.
"The leadership committee has been tremendous in support of who I am and what I'm about," Sarkisian said. "I think our team knows where I'm at. I'm thankful for that."
When asked about rehab, Sarkisian responded that he doesn't think that will be necessary.
USC opens the 2015 season against Arkansas State on Sept. 5.
