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Steve Sarkisian apologizes for Holly Rowe, Arch Manning incidents

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University of Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian had two big things to apologize for as he met with media on Thursday. Numerous outlets reported Thursday that he apologized for what appeared to be rude exchanges between him and ESPN sideline reporters Laura Rutledge and Holly Rowe last Saturd…

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Arch Manning Apologizes to Holly Rowe (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Arch Manning apologized after calling an AI video of Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe "hilarious"; Rowe accepted after a private talk.

  2. New York Post

    Arch Manning reacts to viral Steve Sarkisian-Holly Rowe AI edit after interview snub (opens New York Post)

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    Arch Manning answered honestly — maybe too honestly — when asked if he saw any AI edits of Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe after Texas’ thrilling comeback win over No. 1 Ohio State.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes for ‘insensitive comment' over AI video (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Texas quarterback Arch Manning plays against Ohio State on Sept. 12 in Austin, Texas.

  4. Fox News

    Texas' Arch Manning under scrutiny for his reaction to AI video of Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN's Holly Rowe (opens Fox News)

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    Arch Manning laughed about an AI edit of Steve Sarkisian's viral postgame interview with Holly Rowe, sparking immediate social media scrutiny.

  5. New York Post

    Arch Manning facing heavy backlash after laughing at AI edited Steve Sarkisian-Holly Rowe slap video (opens New York Post)

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    Arch Manning dug himself into a hole.

  6. Breitbart News

    VIDEO: Arch Manning Blasted for Laughing at Viral Steve Sarkisian-Holly Rowe Slap Edit (opens Breitbart News)

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    Arch Manning's honest answer to a reporter's question has brought him a heaping helping of criticism.

  7. KXAN Austin

    Arch Manning apologizes after backlash for response to AI video of Sarkisian, Holly Rowe (opens KXAN Austin)

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    Texas quarterback Arch Manning has landed himself in a precarious position after comments he made during player media availability on Monday.

  8. AL.com

    Arch Manning issues apology to Holly Rowe over controversial AI video (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Texas quarterback was asked about Steve Sarkisian snubbing ESPN reporter following win over Ohio State

  9. The Hill

    Texas's Arch Manning apologizes for laughing at AI video of coach slapping female reporter (opens The Hill)

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    Texas quarterback Arch Manning issued an apology Tuesday after he laughed during a press conference this week about an AI-generated video depicting his coach, Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.

  10. New York Post

    Arch Manning apologizes for ‘hurtful’ comment about Steve Sarkisian-Holly Rowe AI slapping video (opens New York Post)

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    This isn't the way Texas quarterback Arch Manning likely envisioned celebrating his team's historic comeback victory over the No. 1 Buckeyes on Saturday.

  11. Newsweek

    Arch Manning Issues Public Apology for Holly Rowe-Steve Sarkisian Comment (opens Newsweek)

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    Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning issues a public apology for his recent comments about ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.

  12. The Guardian

    Arch Manning apologizes for ‘insensitive’ joke about AI video of ESPN’s Holly Rowe (opens The Guardian)

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    Texas star called clip of coach slapping reporter ‘hilarious’ Manning: ‘Nothing funny about it … I need to do better’ Rowe posts that she accepts apology, will move forward Texas’s star quarterback, Arch Manning, has apologized after joking about an AI-generated video that depicted Longhorns coach S…

  13. Newsweek

    ESPN Reporter Holly Rowe Responds to Arch Manning's Public Apology (opens Newsweek)

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    ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe responded to a public apology from Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning.

  14. MLive

    Holly Rowe reacts to Arch Manning’s apology over comments (opens MLive)

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    The Texas quarterback apologized after a Monday press conference in which he joked at the reporter's expense.

  15. Breitbart News

    Arch Manning Apologizes for 'Insensitive Comment' About AI Meme Showing ESPN's Holly Rowe Getting Slapped (opens Breitbart News)

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    Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has apologized for laughing at a viral AI meme that showed his head coach, Steve Sarkisian, slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe.

  16. Fox News

    Arch Manning issues apology after facing heat for laughing at AI video of Steve Sarkisian slapping Holly Rowe (opens Fox News)

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    Arch Manning apologized to ESPN's Holly Rowe after laughing about an AI video showing Steve Sarkisian slapping the reporter during a postgame interview.

  17. UPI

    Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to Holly Rowe after 'insensitive' comment (opens UPI)

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    Texas' Arch Manning apologized to reporter Holly Rowe on Tuesday for "insensitive" comments he made about an AI-altered video of her being slapped.

  18. East Idaho News

    Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap (opens East Idaho News)

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    AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning apologized Tuesday for publicly joking about an AI-altered video that depicted Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe in the moments after Texas’ big win over Ohio State.

  19. Anchorage Daily News

    Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The quarterback publicly joked about an AI-altered video that depicted Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe.

  20. The Boston Globe

    Texas’ Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The fake video stemmed from a postgame exchange between Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and Rowe that appeared testy.

  21. Conservative Review

    Sports Media Find Arch Manning’s AI Humor More Offensive Than Players Beating Women (opens Conservative Review)

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    The only mistake Arch Manning made in this entire situation was apologizing

  22. AL.com

    Fox News host calls Holly Rowe ‘embarrassing’ over Arch Manning situation (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Fox News host Laura Ingraham does not believe Arch Manning should have apologized to Holly Rowe.

  23. Deseret News

    Steve Sarkisian apologizes for Holly Rowe, Arch Manning incidents (opens Deseret News)

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    University of Texas head football coach Steve Sarkisian had two big things to apologize for as he met with media on Thursday. Numerous outlets reported Thursday that he apologized for what appeared to be rude exchanges between him and ESPN sideline reporters Laura Rutledge and Holly Rowe last Saturd…

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