Holly Rowe reveals family tragedy after drama-filled Steve Sarkisian interview following Texas win

In the throes of college football drama, Holly Rowe has been enduring a family tragedy.The ESPN star shared Wednesday on X that her mother has died.“We buried my beautiful Mother today,” Rowe wrote.“We honored her with the things she loves most…Dr.

Pepper, Purple, Butterflies released and music.So grateful for my amazing family.

We laughed, cried and loved on each other today.Love you MommaYou raised an amazing family.”Included in the post were pictures of Rowe and her family, an urn surrounded by flowers and a violinist seemingly playing for the family.

In the last few days, Rowe has been in the headlines involving several twists and turns since Texas’ Steve Sarkisian stood her up after the Longhorns’ comeback 24-23 win over Ohio State on Saturday.As Texas celebrated on the field, the coach joined Rowe and before she got the cue from the broadcast to start her questioning, Sarkisian took the postgame interview into his own hands.

“That’s called Texas fight! That’s called Texas fight! Hook ’em!” he yelled into her microphone, cutting off Rowe’s question, before walking off to his team celebrating in the back of the shot.A frustrated Rowe was left on the field and Sarkisian was later torched for the move on social media.

Things only spiraled from there.The incident led to the creation of several viral AI edits, one of which showed Sarkisian slapping Rowe.On Monday, quarterback Arch Manning was asked if he had seen any AI videos after the game and the Heisman Trophy favorite answered too honestly.“I’ve seen a few AI edits and stuff, but that’s about it.

I saw AI edits of Sark’s interview,” he said which sparked laughter in the press conference room. “Have y’all seen that one? That’s a good one,” Manning added with a smile and a laugh.“Of him slapping Holly Rowe? That’s hilarious.”Manning received a load of backlash for the answer from fans and fellow sports media names.“Imagine Holly Rowe’s face in that de...