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Quinn Ewers skips media at Texas Pro Day, frustrated reporter outburst draws criticism

Quinn Ewers skips media at Texas Pro Day, frustrated reporter outburst draws criticism Ewers skipped speaking to the media to head to a private meeting with the Miami Dolphins. Historically, Texas Athletics has held a reputation as one of the most elite programs in the country when it comes to media access and interview protocols. Student-athletes, including high-profile names like quarterback Quinn Ewers, are closely managed by the Sports Information Department — commonly referred to as SIDs — within Texas Athletics. During Tuesday's Texas Pro Day in Austin, Ewers skipped an informal media opportunity at the end of the session to meet with representatives from the Miami Dolphins, according to Bobby Burton of On Texas Football. Though the availability was not officially scheduled, the decision still sparked frustration with one member of the media that regularly covers the Longhorns. Wescott Eberts, managing producer for SB Nation, voiced his displeasure with Ewers' absence on social media, a take that has drawn backlash from numerous other Texas beat-writers. Danny Davis, the Texas Longhorns writer for Austin American Statesman pushed back at Eberts take, saying 'As media members, we are not owed interviews with anyone. I could argue for the benefits of chatting with the media, but this access isn't a birthright. If you're disappointed because you went to Pro Day expecting substantial Quinn quotes and didn't get them, that's on you.' While Texas student-athletes typically adhere to scheduled media sessions, it is not uncommon for players to field a few off-the-cuff questions from beat writers who regularly cover the team. These informal exchanges are often seen as professional courtesy rather than obligation. Eberts issued an apology on Tuesday night after receiving more than 40,000 views, including over 100 comments and 40 retweets on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Eberts and SB Nation have yet to comment further.