Chris Russo tells Pat McAfee to toughen up as criticism swirls
Brace yourself, Pat. That's Chris Russo's message to Pat McAfee dealing with the fallout from the Aaron Rodgers vs. Jimmy Kimmel controversy that erupted on his show last week. Since then, McAfee has slammed ESPN executives and lashed out at his critics, lending credence to reports that the outspoken media host is soft-hearted. The former […]
Aaron Rodgers cut from ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ for rest of season
Even Pat McAfee is tired of the Aaron Rodgers drama. The ESPN host announced at the beginning of Wednesday's “Pat McAfee Show” that the Jets quarterback was making his final appearance of the season. “Honestly, I think a lot of people, myself included, would be happy with this,” McAfee said. “The way it ended got […]
Aaron Rodgers has turned ‘Pat McAfee Show’ into $85M ESPN disaster
ESPN's “The Pat McAfee Show” was a disaster. ESPN has spent years trying to separate itself from purely political and non-sports topics. There were also notes and suspensions to keep him focused on the sport. The network has also updated its company philosophy. The current slogan adopted by the network, which once considered itself a […]
Pat McAfee Doubles Down in Attacks on ‘Old Hag’ ESPN Exec Norby Williamson
Pat McAfee doubled down on his attacks on ESPN's “old women,” claiming they were trying to sabotage the show by leaking fake ratings information. McAfee sparked a heated controversy last week with his comments. the pat mcafee show, So he argued that people ESPN tried to sabotage his show. He specifically called Norby Williamson, one […]
Pat McAfee doesn’t ‘take back anything’ on ESPN’s Norby Williamson
Pat McAfee isn't backing down. And he wants to make it clear who he likes and who he doesn't like on ESPN. McAfee on Friday on his “Pat McAfee Show” accused people at ESPN of trying to sabotage him and his show, especially editor-in-chief and head of production at Event Studio Norby Williamson. He showed […]
Pat McAfee doubles down on criticism of ESPN exec, reveals 1 part of drama he’s ‘super bummed’ about
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Pat McAfee posts cryptic ‘Scarface’ video with ESPN firestorm raging
Pat McAfee doesn't seem ready to let go of his relationship with ESPN executive Norby Williamson. A day after calling out Mr. Williamson by name on his eponymous show and claiming that network chiefs were potentially trying to “sabotage” Mr. McAfee, Inexplicable 'Scarface' video posted to X Tony Montana's epic rant about lies and truth. […]
Jemele Hill, others weigh in after Pat McAfee lambasts ESPN exec
Ghosts of ESPN's past are speaking out after Pat McAfee shot network executive Norby Williamson on Friday's show. He said McAfee needs better TV ratings to justify his $17 million annual salary and the headaches he caused ESPN with shows like the one that led to the Aaron Rodgers vs. Jimmy Kimmel scandal. In response […]
Pat McAfee needs better ratings to be worth $85M for ESPN
It's always the numbers, not the words, that count. That's how the biggest sports TV talents are evaluated, and Pat McAfee is no exception. ESPN knew he would be a headache when it hired McAfee in the fall. They agreed, allowing him to swear on-air, wear a tank top, and maintain ownership of the show. […]
Aaron Rodgers, Pat McAfee committed ESPN’s cardinal sin: Jemele Hill
Jemele Hill knows a thing or two about ESPN drama. The former “SportsCenter” host, who worked for the media giant from 2006 until his departure in October 2018, didn't hold back when discussing the Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel controversy and why ESPN Explained what the problem needs to be figured out. The situation before […]