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Former USC star LenDale White kicked out of Coliseum, yells 'Fire Sark'


Former USC running back LenDale White was escorted out of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum following the Trojans' 56-28 victory Saturday against Colorado.

White tweeted, "I can't believe @ADHadenUSC kicked me out of #thecoli shook my hand then had me escorted out. I'm still at a loss for words!!!"

White was on the sideline during the game and afterward spoke to USC quarterback Cody Kessler, who had passed for a record seven touchdowns. The Los Angeles Times reported White was escorted by security personnel and Los Angeles Police Department officers.

"You can win championships for this program, but you can't voice your opinion," White told The Times.

According to The Times, athletics director Pat Haden did not order anyone to escort White from the Coliseum despite White's claim on Twitter.

White had said that USC coach Steve Sarkisian and defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox should be fired during USC's 28-26 victory against Arizona last week.

"I feel that exact same way as I did last week," White said. "Fire Sark tonight."

Sarkisian said of White's comments: "I think LenDale is a passionate guy. He loves USC. We all want to win. We are all passionate about what we do. It is what it is."

White rushed for more than 3,000 yards and scored 57 touchdowns from 2003-05 with the Trojans, playing in the same backfield as Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush.