USC football coach Clay Helton appeared on the nationally syndicated radio show Mike & Mike on Tuesday morning, and during his segment he was asked if he had been in contact with former Trojans coach Steve Sarkisian, and - if so - how is Sarkisian doing after being fired and reportedly entering a treatment facility.

Helton said he has been in contact with Sarkisian, and Helton indicated the former Trojans coach is doing well.

"Coach is in a tremendous place right now, and I'm very proud of him," Helton said. "He is a terrific man and a terrific coach, and I can't wait to see him back on the football field one day doing what he loves. He is good for college football, and - yes, sir - he's doing very well and I'm very proud of him."

Helton took over for Sarkisian after Sarkisiain was dismissed by athletics director Pat Haden on Oct. 12 - one day after Sarkisian was asked to take an indefinite leave of absence for allegedly showing up at the USC football facility intoxicated.

Sarkisian was reprimanded earlier this year and said he would seek treatment after he was disciplined for cursing at a USC football function. Sarkisian reportedly checked himself into a rehabilitation facility following his firing, and according to Helton the treatment he has received has been beneficial.

