Steve Sarkisian apologizes for Holly Rowe, Arch Manning incidents

Steve Sarkisian, the head football coach at the University of Texas, apologized for two separate incidents. One involved sports media personality Holly Rowe, and the other involved Arch Manning, a player on the team, who made a joke using artificial intelligence. Sarkisian addressed both situations at a media meeting on Thursday.

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National35 articles from 24 sources across the spectrum· Updated 11d ago

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Sep 14Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap
  2. Sep 16Only right-leaning coverage:Sports Media Find Arch Manning’s AI Humor More Offensive Than Players Beating Women
  3. Sep 16Only lean-left coverage:Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation

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Quiet for 13 days

Last development · Sep 16 — Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation

The bigger story

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Steve Sarkisian apologizes for Holly Rowe, Arch Manning incidents

3 developments · 24 sources
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Texas' Sarkisian says he could have 'better' handled postgame interview that spawned fake videos

2 developments · 13 sources · updated 11d ago
How each side is putting it

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 13d ago

Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 13d ago

Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 13d ago

Texas’ Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 14d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 14d ago

Holly Rowe reacts to Arch Manning’s apology over comments

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 14d ago

Holly Rowe reacts to Arch Manning’s apology over comments

NBC NewsLean Left· 14d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes for ‘insensitive comment’ over AI video

Center

8 viewpoints
Deseret NewsCenter· 11d ago

Steve Sarkisian apologizes for Holly Rowe, Arch Manning incidents

The OregonianCenter· 13d ago· ran in 5 outlets

Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation

Ran by 2 outlets· CW 39 Houston, KXAN Austin
CW 39 HoustonCenter· 13d ago

Arch Manning apologizes after backlash for response to AI video of Sarkisian, Holly Rowe

KXAN AustinCenter· 14d ago

Arch Manning apologizes after backlash for response to AI video of Sarkisian, Holly Rowe

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 14d ago

Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· CW 39 Houston, East Idaho News
CW 39 HoustonCenter· 14d ago

Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap

East Idaho NewsCenter· 14d ago

Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap

Right

6 viewpoints
Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· AL.com, MLive
AL.comLean Right· 13d ago

Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation

MLiveLean Right· 13d ago

Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation

Ran by 2 outlets· The Federalist, Conservative Review
The FederalistRight· 13d ago

Sports Media Find Arch Manning’s AI Humor More Offensive Than Players Beating Women

Conservative ReviewRight· 13d ago

Sports Media Find Arch Manning’s AI Humor More Offensive Than Players Beating Women

Fox NewsRight· 14d ago

Arch Manning issues apology after facing heat for laughing at AI video of Steve Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe

Breitbart NewsRight· 14d ago

Arch Manning Apologizes for 'Insensitive Comment' About AI Meme Showing ESPN's Holly Rowe Getting Slapped

New York PostLean Right· 14d ago

Arch Manning apologizes for ‘hurtful’ comment about Steve Sarkisian-Holly Rowe AI slapping video

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The GuardianLean Left· 14d ago

Arch Manning apologizes for ‘insensitive’ joke about AI video of ESPN’s Holly Rowe

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