Texas' Sarkisian Says He Could Have 'Better' Handled Postgame Interview that Spawned Fake Videos
Sarkisian said Texas should have been more patient as the fallout from the AI video prompted Arch Manning to apologize to Holly Rowe.
- On Thursday, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian apologized for his handling of ESPN interviews during last Saturday's 24-23 victory over Ohio State, acknowledging he failed to show patience with reporters Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge.
- Technical difficulties prompted the in-game delays, according to Sarkisian, who prioritized team celebrations following the Longhorns' 21-point fourth-quarter comeback win and admitted he should have waited.
- The postgame interaction delay sparked online controversy, including AI-generated videos depicting a physical altercation between Sarkisian and Rowe, though Sarkisian expressed a "ton of respect" for the ESPN crew.
- Quarterback Arch Manning faced public backlash Monday after joking about the viral AI video, prompting him to issue a formal apology calling his remarks "insensitive," which Rowe accepted.
- Addressing the situation Thursday, Sarkisian condemned violence against women, clarifying his program does not condone such behavior and emphasizing Manning recognizes his "unfortunate" mistake and is ready to move forward.
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Steve Sarkisian issues overdue apology to ESPN's Holly Rowe
Steve Sarkisian broke his silence on what happened with Holly Rowe. If you missed it, Sark’s Texas Longhorns just completed a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat Ohio State, 24-23. ESPN’s Chris Fowler threw the broadcast down to Rowe, who was standing beside Sarkisian on the field. Rowe barely got out, “Coach, this was one of…
Steve Sarkisian breaks silence on Holly Rowe ESPN interview controversy
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian offered a lengthy explanation to the dramatic pair of interviews that have drawn headlines from the Longhorns' come-from-behind win over Ohio State, plus star quarterback Arch Manning laughing about an AI Video showcasing Sarkisian slapping Rowe.
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