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ESPN personality Paul Finebaum believes Texas reporters should shoulder more responsibility than Arch Manning.
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A little over a week ago, Manning was asked about the social media edits involving Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe. He went on to say that he laughed at an AI-generated video of Sarkisian slapping Rowe at midfield. That led to a public apology from the talented NFL prospect.
“In my press conference yesterday, I made an insensitive comment about an AI video. There is nothing funny about it. It’s easy to say I didn’t mean it, but I know my words and actions were hurtful to a lot of people. I do not take that lightly and am deeply sorry for that,” Manning wrote on Instagram. “I specifically want to apologize to Holly Rowe for what she has personally had to deal with because of my comments. I have a ton of respect for her and appreciate her showing me grace in this moment. I need to do better and will be more thoughtful going forward.”
Ever since Manning was involved in this controversy, fans have noticed that he hasn’t said much to the media.
Finebaum, however, claims the media in Texas has to start asking Manning better questions.
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“Don’t criticize the subject if you ask stupid and bogus questions, which I heard on most of those,” Finebaum said. “If you ask Arch Manning a pertinent question, maybe he will answer them.”
Receiving advice from Eli Manning.
The Texas quarterback’s uncle, former New York Giants star Eli Manning, spoke to Front Office Sports about the recent controversy involving Arch. He stressed the importance of being careful with your words while at the podium.
“Most of my advice, more football stuff. He’ll have to figure out that media on his own, and a lot of it is just kind of growing pains. You feel like they’re your pal, you relax with them a little bit, you try to be funny, and then they can take it and run,” Manning told Front Office Sports. “So you just gotta be careful. You gotta find your moments where you can be funny, you can be relaxed, but there’s certain things that you know you just gotta learn and deal with it. And I think he has learned, and he apologized and did the right steps in handling that.”
That’s pretty strong advice from someone who had a great handle on the New York media.
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This story was originally published September 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM.