Steve Sarkisian didn't want to stick around for his postgame ESPN interview after Texas' comeback win over Ohio State
ESPN said earlier that Sarkisian wasn't available for a halftime interview because of its technical difficulties.
After a dramatic 20-point comeback victory over No. 1 Ohio State, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian opted against participating in a lengthy postgame interview with ESPN.
ESPN correspondent Holly Rowe tracked down the usually talkative Sarkisian, but the Texas coach rushed off the field in a hurry, yelling "Texas fight, hook 'em" as he left. Rowe appeared frustrated by the short interview.
The brief postgame chat came after ESPN highlighted Sarkisian's refusal to be interviewed at halftime due to reported technical difficulties. Earlier in the third quarter, Laura Rutledge, co-sideline reporter with Rowe, clarified that the coach had declined a halftime interview after waiting through multiple issues with the broadcast. Rutledge apologized on the air for the delay, stating they should be apologizing to Sarkisian instead.
Texas trailed by 20-3 at halftime after a shaky start, but the Longhorns responded with 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure a shocking 24-23 win. Texas scored the go-ahead touchdown with 25 seconds remaining after Ohio State coach Ryan Day declined to let the team score from the one-yard line earlier. Ohio State had no time to attempt a comeback with only a minute left on the clock.
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