Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologizes after he laughed at an AI-generated video during a press-conference discussion. The clip depicted Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Manning said he made an insensitive comment, adding that there is “nothing funny” about the video and that he needs to do better.
The controversy follows Manning being asked Monday about social media reaction after Texas’s 24-23 upset win over Ohio State last Saturday. Rowe had attempted to ask Sarkisian a question for a standard postgame interview, but the coach interrupted her and yelled Texas slogans before walking off. After the AI video circulated online, Manning referenced it in a way that drew backlash, prompting the subsequent apology.
Across outlets, the main differences are in emphasis: some focus on the violent and demeaning nature of the AI content, while others concentrate on Manning’s acknowledgment of the comment and that Rowe accepts the apology and moves forward. CBS Sports also notes that Sarkisian has not publicly addressed the situation, even as Manning does.
