Arch Manning apologizes for ‘insensitive’ joke about AI video of ESPN’s Holly Rowe
Texas star called clip of coach slapping reporter ‘hilarious’
TL;DR
- Arch Manning apologized for a joke made about an AI-generated video showing coach Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe.
- Manning initially described the video as 'hilarious' but later issued a statement calling his comment 'insensitive' and 'hurtful'.
- He specifically apologized to Holly Rowe, who accepted his apology after a private conversation.
- Reporter Evan Vieth also apologized for his initial positive reaction to Manning's comments on X.
- The incident occurred following Texas's upset win over No. 1 Ohio State, where Sarkisian had an unusual postgame interaction with reporters.
- Rowe has a long career as a sideline reporter for ESPN and has received multiple awards for her work.