TAMPA, Fla. -- Newly minted Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian politely said, "I'm doing great, thanks for asking," when asked specifically how he is dealing with his substance abuse issues Saturday at the College Football Playoff media day.
It was Sarkasian's first media appearance since stepping away from college football for about 11 months to go through rehabilitation for substance abuse problems.
Sarkisian, who will call plays in Monday's championship game for the first time in about two years after abruptly taking over for new FAU coach Lane Kiffin earlier this week, faced a throng of reporters and answered every question in a very calm, relaxed manner -- saying that he has been exhaustive in his preparations for facing a stingy Clemson defense.