Paul Finebaum criticizes media's handling of Arch Manning controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Paul Finebaum addressed the media's approach to Arch Manning during his recent radio show. Manning faced backlash for laughing at an AI-generated video depicting a situation involving Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Finebaum argued that the media must ask better questions to elicit meaningful responses from Manning. Following the incident, Manning's interactions with reporters became more guarded, taking 19 questions but responding in less than a minute. Finebaum emphasized that Manning is not reliant on media for engagement, given his strong social media presence.
- •Manning faced criticism for laughing at a viral AI video.
- •Finebaum calls for better questions from reporters.
- •Manning took 19 questions but spoke less than a minute.
- •Finebaum believes Manning has the power to control media narratives.
- •Manning may become more guarded in future media sessions.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Finebaum holds media accountable in Arch Manning controversy: ‘Pack of wolves trying to get meat’
"If the media wants thoughtful answers from Arch Manning, then Paul Finebaum is putting it on the media to ask better questions. You get what you give. And Finebaum believes Manning is just making the media look like fools after they attempted to make him out to be a fool last week. Manning recently found…
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