Steve Sarkisian's redemption story comes full circle against Washington in Sugar Bowl

NEW ORLEANS – There is nothing more American than a redemption story, and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian came full circle Sunday morning during the head coaches press conference at the Sugar Bowl when discussing his journey back to college football prominence. His career was effectively ruined in 2015 when he was fired at USC for being under the influence at work functions. At least that’s what he thought.

“Hell yeah, I did,” Sarkisian said when asked if he thought a stage like the College Football Playoff was out of his reach at any point in his career. ”I was out of work and couldn’t even get an interview, never mind worrying about the College Football Playoff. I think that’s what makes this journey with this team so gratifying,”