Sarkisian Ignored ESPN’s Holly Rowe | Birmingham News

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s post-victory silence on ESPN’s Holly Rowe has sparked outrage from media giants Stephen A. Smith and Paul Finebaum, who slammed him for treating a respected journalist “like trash.” The win itself was electric — Texas erased a 20-point deficit to stun Ohio State 24-23, fueled by Arch Manning’s clutch touchdown run in the final minute. But while fans celebrated, critics are demanding accountability: coaches, like players, must honor their media duties — especially after high-stakes games. This moment reignites the debate over respect for the press, even when victory is sweet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/sec/2026/09/stephen-a-smith-finebaum-slam-steve-sarkisian-over-holly-rowe-diss-he-treated-her-like-trash.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65e2ed5903c1d44b Report issues to [email protected].