“He Should Stay Off of ESPN Too”: NFL Fans React to Pat McAfee Deciding To Stay off X After Online Abuse
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Pat McAfee is taking a break from X after facing a wave of criticism over his recent comments and controversies surrounding ESPN’s College GameDay. The former NFL punter addressed his absence during an episode of ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ explaining that he had grown tired of the negativity directed at him.
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McAfee acknowledged that stepping away might make some people view him as overly sensitive but indicated that he needed some distance from the constant online criticism.
NFL fans didn’t go easy on him, with some suggesting that McAfee should also stay away from ESPN. Here are some of the most notable reactions from fans:
“He should stay off of ESPN too,” a fan wrote.
“If only he’d stay off ESPN,” a fan wrote.
“Walk away then. You wanted this fame and fortune. Step away from ESPN and live out your life on a farm somewhere. It’s 2026 and you’re close to my age: you know what fame and money bring. Toughen up. You keep making things worse by talking,” a fan wrote.
“Awww him so sensitive,” a fan wrote.
“The one thing i can deduce from this ongoing story is that Pat McAfee just found out a bunch of people really hate him and he thinks about it every day,” a fan wrote.
“Wow, this is awful, has he tried repeatedly complaining about it?” a fan wrote.
The Pat McAfee Controversy Intensified After the University of Utah Incident
The backlash against Pat McAfee intensified following an incident involving the University of Utah. The university’s social media account shared a video in which two students described McAfee as “corny” and “creepy” while participating in a segment about the ESPN personality.
McAfee has also faced scrutiny from political commentators, including Joe Scarborough, who recently criticized his influence on College GameDay and his reaction to the Utah incident.
“I’ve been kind of utilized in the political world. I did not know that that was going to happen in my life,” McAfee said, per Awful Announcing.
He said that he has learned his lesson from the incident and will try to stay away from all the negativity surrounding his name in the media and online.
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