Source: BroBible
Summary
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian apologized for skipping an ESPN interview after a win over Ohio State. He cited technical difficulties and high emotions. Sarkisian said he should have been more patient. The incident involved Holly Rowe and Arch Manning, who faced backlash for joking about the exchange. Sarkisian also missed a halftime interview due to game-related pressures. His apology aimed to resolve the online controversy.
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Author: Evan Null
Steve Sarkisian blew off Holly Rowe.
After a win, Sarkisian avoided an ESPN interview. He left quickly, skipping questions. The move went viral and caused a stir. It wasn’t the first time he missed a scheduled interview. The second incident involved technical issues. He said he had to focus on the game. His team was trailing at the time. He needed to motivate them. He left the interview to give a halftime speech. The clip of that speech was later shared online.
Arch Manning joked about the situation. He saw AI edits of the exchange. One showed Sarkisian slapping Rowe. He found it funny. The clip spread quickly. Some people demanded he lose sponsors. Rowe responded with grace. Manning later apologized for his comments. He said he didn’t mean to offend. Sarkisian also faced criticism for his actions. He said he should have been more patient.
Sarkisian explained that he missed a halftime interview. He said there were technical issues. He had to leave to speak to his team. The Longhorns were down 20-3. He needed to rally them. The team eventually came back to win. Sarkisian then tried to do the interview with Holly Rowe. More technical issues delayed it. He cut the interview short to go to the locker room. He said he should have waited.
The apology came after the game. Sarkisian said he respected ESPN and Holly Rowe. He mentioned their long-standing relationship. He also talked about the SEC’s partnership with ESPN. The apology was meant to end the controversy. It allowed everyone to move on. Sarkisian now focuses on the next game. Texas will play UTSA before conference play begins.
The incident shows how quickly things go viral. A simple interview skip became a major story. It highlights the pressure on coaches. They have to balance media and team needs. Sarkisian’s actions show the tension. He had to choose between interviews and coaching. His decision led to backlash. But he also had a valid reason. The situation is a reminder of how public figures are judged.
