It's Going Down in the Emerald City! Two former allies Collide as #6 USC faces #7 Washington!
Seattle,WA- Head Coach Steve Sarkisian is no stranger to USC's systems. Sarkisian was a former coach at USC when Kiffin was Offensive Coordinator during the 2005 Season who shared duties with Sarkisian on more than one occasion. Kiffin who spent little time in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders was hired back by the Trojans in the 2010 Off Season when Pete Carroll was hired by the Seattle Seahawks.
Steve Sarkisian on the other hand took the job in Washington during the 2008 Off Season and has done fairly well. Last season when Kiffin's Trojans were running over PAC 12 opponents, Sarkisian's Huskies were struggling on both sides of the ball finishing 2013 with a 5-7 record. This season however in week 3 tells a different story. Sarkisian has the Huskies ranked #7 heading into their showdown with USC's #6 ranked team.
Kiffin and Sarkisian had some time with reporters today during practice before the matchup tomorrow..
"We have a lot of history. He's a good coach and I have a lot of respect of his work ethics and him personally." Washington's Sarkisian stated..
"Steve is a great coach. Him and I know each other like rivals know each other. It's going to be a chess match that's for sure." Kiffin stated in response.
These two DO know each other like brothers and one can't help but notice that this game will develop a rivalry between the former USC allies...