The University of Alabama football team announced via press release that offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian underwent successful heart surgery this past Thursday in Birmingham.
Sarkisian is expected to make a full recovery following the procedure.
“The Alabama football coaching staff participates in an annual executive physical. During Coach Sarkisian’s physical last week, it was determined that he needed a procedure to correct a congenital cardiovascular anomaly before it became an issue. Coach Sarkisian underwent a successful procedure this past Thursday (July 2) in Birmingham. He is back home in Tuscaloosa and is expected to make a full recovery.