Sarkisian Gets Surprising Welcome at SEC Media Days

It was a small slip by the audio crew, but a massive reminder of how even minor errors can spotlight rivalries. A&M’s aggressive chant usually sparks energy at Kyle Field, not in the ballroom where the SEC brass gather. Sarkisian kept his composure, nodded toward the sound booth, and briefly looked out at the room before diving into his opening remarks.

Fans and media picked up on it right away. Social accounts lit up with reactions, some mocking the mix-up while others praised Sarkisian’s calm. The moment was lightning-fast, under a few seconds, but it’s the kind of thing Texas fans won’t let go of anytime soon. The reaction around the room spoke volumes without a word being spoken.

Sarkisian handled it professionally, steering the conversation toward his prepared topics on roster updates and coaching philosophy. But a few glances back toward the audio team during his session reminded everyone exactly which fight song he should have heard. It’s those rivalries, fueled by traditions, songs, and cultural identity, that make this moment more than a technical error.

When you mix up fight tunes at a place like SEC Media Days, it’s not just a music slip. It’s a massive faceplant for a league looking to cement itself as the “dominant presence” in college football.