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

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning apologized Tuesday for referring to an AI video of his head coach, Steve Sarkisian, slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe in the wake of Texas’ win over Ohio State over the weekend.

On Saturday, Sarkisian first didn’t take part in a halftime interview with ESPN after, reporter Laura Rutledge said, he had to wait too long because of technical difficulties. Rowe then approached Sarkisian for a postgame interview, as is customary, but after he yelled with excitement in the vicinity of Rowe, Sarkisian ran away before he answered any questions.

Inside Texas reporter Evan Vieth asked Manning on Monday whether he’d seen any social media videos about the Longhorns’ come-from-behind victory against the then-No. 1 Buckeyes, and Manning said he saw an AI video of Sarkisian striking Rowe.

“I’ve seen a few AI edits of stuff, but that’s about it. I saw an AI edit of Sark’s interview. Have you all seen that one? That’s a good one. Of him slapping Holly Rowe?” Manning said, laughing, at a news conference.

Vieth shared the video Monday, and it was met with swift backlash.

Manning apologized Tuesday in an Instagram Story.

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