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Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Finally Addresses the Holly Rowe Backlash

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Sep 17, 2026

Newest development Sep 18, 2026 · 2 reportsTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says he needed more patience with postgame interview

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian broke his silence on his controversial interaction with ESPN's Holly Rowe.

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  1. Names this update

    Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Finally Addresses the Holly Rowe Backlash

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he needed more patience with postgame interview

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

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Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Steve Sarkisian breaks silence on Holly Rowe ESPN interview controversy (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Sarkisian has come under fire for giving Rowe, following the 24-23 win, a 10-word remark before running away before she even finished her first question.

  2. KAAL Rochester

    Texas’ Sarkisian says he could have ‘better’ handled postgame interview that spawned fake videos (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he should have “better” handled his postgame interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the win over Ohio State. He acknowledged the testy exchange led to the creation of fake videos and an apology from star quarterback Arch Manning.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Steve Sarkisian breaks silence on postgame situation with Holly Rowe, Arch Manning’s comment (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Texas head coach opened up about his exchange with the ESPN reporter after the win over Ohio State.

  4. AL.com

    Steve Sarkisian explains post-game Holly Rowe snub (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    Texas coach issues lengthy statement regarding post-game controversy

  5. KXAN Austin

    Steve Sarkisian says he could have handled ESPN interviews better (opens KXAN Austin)

    Published

    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he should have shown more patience after the Longhorns' comeback win over Ohio State, addressing missed ESPN interviews and comments involving Arch Manning.

  6. Salt Lake Tribune

    Steve Sarkisian says he should have been more patient in interview with Holly Rowe (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

    Published

    Salt Lake Tribune's feed description

    Steve Sarkisian said he wishes he had been more patient during his viral postgame interaction with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.

  7. Newsweek

    Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Finally Addresses the Holly Rowe Backlash (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian broke his silence on his controversial interaction with ESPN's Holly Rowe.

  8. Fox News

    Steve Sarkisian says he should have shown 'more patience' after running from Holly Rowe interview (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Steve Sarkisian addressed his viral post-game sprint from Holly Rowe's interview, saying he should have shown more patience after Texas' comeback.

  9. ABC 13 Houston

    Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he needed more patience with postgame interview (opens ABC 13 Houston)

    Published

    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Sarkisian said he should have been more patient with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the testy exchange led to the creation of fake videos.

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