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Holly Rowe Accepts Arch Manning’s Apology After AI Video

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Arch Manning posted a Stories apology on Sept. 15 for laughing at an AI video of Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe.
Holly Rowe accepted the apology, saying their private conversation let them move forward with respect.
Eli Manning warned Arch to learn “growing pains” and be careful when joking, per Front Office Sports.
After the incident, Arch answered 24 questions in 90 seconds and gave 19 brief answers before Texas’ SEC opener.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s 2015 Deflategate scandal—Tom Brady’s four-game suspension, a $1 million fine and the Patriots’ loss of a 2016 first-round draft pick—demonstrated the league’s readiness to punish rule violations. That precedent informs the September 15 apology by Arch Manning for laughing at an AI-deep-fake of Steve Sarkisian, prompting Texas Longhorns and the SEC to tighten media-training and push for stricter digital-content regulations.

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Story summary

Arch Manning posted a Stories apology on Sept. 15 for laughing at an AI video of Steve Sarkisian slapping reporter Holly Rowe.
Holly Rowe accepted the apology, saying their private conversation let them move forward with respect.
Eli Manning warned Arch to learn “growing pains” and be careful when joking, per Front Office Sports.
After the incident, Arch answered 24 questions in 90 seconds and gave 19 brief answers before Texas’ SEC opener.

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