Steve Sarkisian's Admission

The most appealing thing about college football is that each regular season game can be as if it's a matter of life or death. The most appealing thing about college football is that each regular season game can be as if it's a matter of life or death.

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"My goal is to be in Dallas on Dec. 3. This game has no impact on that. We don't impact them going to the SEC Championship. But it's an awesome opportunity. Great setting for college football."

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Steve Sarkisian

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Steve Sarkisian's Admission

"My goal is to be in Dallas on Dec. 3. This game has no impact on that. We don't impact them going to the SEC Championship. But it's an awesome opportunity. Great setting for college football."

Steve Sarkisian

"When are we firing Sark? We don't need a mediocre coach, and that is exactly what he is," one fan said.

"When are we firing Sark? We don't need a mediocre coach, and that is exactly what he is," one fan said.