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Steve Sarkisian Asked to Take Leave of Absence (Update: Fired)

Matt0424

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A couple of things.

I think this is the right move by USC, and I think they should follow it up by making a change at AD. Hayden is an unmitigated disaster.

Now, I once said that Chip Kelly would be the next Texas head coach. I think Strong threw a kink into the plans with his win Saturday, and I'm not so sure if he hasn't turned the corner.

I think USC is definitely going to wait around to see if Kelly is interested though. If the Eagles continue with the inconsistency, he'll be looking for a ticket back to college. USC is a much better fit for him as well.

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TideMan09

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CB4 said:
The subject of the disease state model is widely debated in the medical community to this day. The AMA and DSM V classify alcoholism as a dual diagnosis of medical disease (chemical changes within the neurotransmitters in the brain-ie: "The Broken Brain Theory) and a psychological disorder with an emotional root cause.

The largest debate has always been "lack of will power/lack of self control/moral weakness" as the cause. However the disease state model clearly recognizes the "brain changes" that take place after some period of time of alcohol use/abuse where the physical craving takes control.

The research published recently by the University of Virginia (longer term treatment follow up) seems to support the disease/dual diagnosis model. Also research seems to point historically to a strong genetic predisposition to alcoholism/addictive disorders.

The biggest criticism of the disease theory is that it removes the responsibility of behavior from that of the patient to the healthcare professional/system. And that is a very real issue.

So is alcoholism caused by lack of will or self control? Without question, a conscious decision is made to participate in the behavior initially.

But you can also say that about other diseases where a conscious decision leads to the disease. For example, in many cases Type II diabetes is caused by inability of patients to control/moderate what they consume.

And it will be debated by the medical community and others long after you and I are dead and buried.
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Growing up my Dad was an alchoholic & literally would be drunk every night of the week, when my Mom finally got fed up with his BS & divorced him, he quit cold turkey & never took another shot of it..That told me alcoholism is a choice & not a disease or it was with my Dad..
 
JPT4Bama

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Re: Steve Sarkisian Asked to Take Leave of Absence

I'm guessing Kevin Sumlin or maybe even Chip Kelly if Philly doesn't pan out would be approached. I could not see USC hiring an assistant but who knows?
For sure Gus won't be getting a "please stay" raise.
 
Alabama22

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Well, I've always liked Sarkisian for some reason. I don't care for USC and Pat Haden. Hope and pray Sark can pull himself together for his and his family's future. Very sad situation.
 
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