Jemele Hill knows a thing or two about drama at ESPN. The former “SportsCenter” host, who worked for the media giant from 2006 until she left the network in October 2018, didn’t hold back while discussing the Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel controversy — and explained why ESPN needs to get a handle on the situation before … Read more
Gregg Giannotti believes Woody Johnson needs to muzzle Aaron Rodgers. With Jimmy Kimmel threatening potential legal action after Rodgers alleged the ABC late-night host may be on the Jeffrey Epstein client list, the WFAN host said the Jets owner needs to get his free-talking quarterback out of his weekly paid spot on “The Pat McAfee … Read more
J.J. Watt couldn’t help himself when he appeared on Wednesday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show.” The sports talk program found itself in the headlines on Tuesday thanks to Aaron Rodgers after the Jets quarterback appeared to suggest that ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel would be named in court documents containing a list linking individuals … Read more
Pat McAfee might’ve ruffled some feathers with his new bosses at ESPN after Aaron Rodgers reignited his feud with Jimmy Kimmel during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday. McAfee addressed the situation on his Wednesday show and apologized for the media storm that ensued after Rodgers said he will pop “some … Read more
Pat McAfee has a message for Georgia fans who blame him for ESPN’s massive layoffs: go to hell. McAfee went on a bizarre rant Tuesday on “First Take,” where he pushed back against those who blame him for ESPN’s layoffs, including Georgia fans upset about former Bulldogs star David Pollack’s ouster. This past Saturday, the … Read more
Pat McAfee summed up Mark Wahlberg’s much-maligned “ManningCast” appearance in one word: “Horrendous.” The former NFL punter-turned-sports media personality did not hold back Wednesday when discussing Wahlberg’s less-than-enthused appearance on ESPN’s alternative broadcast of “Monday Night Football,” where he joined Peyton and Eli Manning for the Chiefs-Eagles game. “‘Monday Night Football’ with Peyton and Eli … Read more
Pat McAfee is already questioning his own fit at ESPN in some respect. McAfee, who signed a five-year $85 million pact with ESPN — a pay cut from his four-year, $120 million deal from FanDuel — isn’t sure he’ll be in the long-term plans for College GameDay. The four-letter network’s flagship college football show has … Read more
“The Pat McAfee Show” has become the place the sports world turns for some of the most important interviews. McAfee has an engaging personality and, as an ex-All-Pro punter, a certain cachet that makes it easier for him to connect with the biggest names in sports. “Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays” and “Nick Saban Thursdays” have become … Read more
Oops. Pat McAfee dropped an F-bomb during Tuesday’s installment of his titular show on ESPN, days after the series made its official debut on the cable network. The slippage occurred when McAfee was discussing pal Aaron Rodgers’ devastating Achilles injury that the quarterback sustained in the Jets’ season opener on Monday night — just four … Read more
Pat McAfee was caught off guard by Aaron Rodgers’ introduction in Tuesday’s premiere of “Hard Knocks.” The star quarterback was –– obviously –– the HBO docuseries’ headliner after being traded to the Jets in April, and the show chronicled his entrance in New York with clips from various sports shows talking about the news. “The … Read more
Pat McAfee has clarified the thought process on his Larry Nassar tweet that drew backlash. Over the weekend, Evan Fox, a producer on “The Pat McAfee Show,” tweeted a photo of particularly ugly new Michigan State jerseys, and McAfee responded that “I think Nassar was in on the design team actually.” Nassar was a former … Read more
Pat McAfee is facing criticism for a tweet he sent out — and then doubled down on — Sunday. The sports commentator was replying to a tweet by Evan Fox, who is on “The Pat McAfee Show,” about alternate football jerseys for Michigan State. Clearly finding the uniforms ugly, McAfee responded by trying to joke … Read more
Pat McAfee had some deliberate words for one of his rival commentators during his opening monologue at the ESPYs. At the annual sports awards show, the new $85 million ESPN signee and ESPYs host slammed Skip Bayless for some of his most controversial behavior. “This year, we saw one of the most inspirational things in … Read more
Pat McAfee has spoken out about the backlash following his massive ESPN contract while the network simultaneously executes layoffs. ESPN laid off about 20 prominent on-air talents Friday, and a number of social media users connected the dots that McAfee just received a deal from the Worldwide Leader that The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported is … Read more
Charles Barkley knows a thing or two about dealing with haters, and he offered some of that hard-earned advice with Pat McAfee. “I was watching you last week and you said people are giving you a hard time for taking your new deal,” Barkley said on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday. “Tell them to … Read more
Years ago, Albert Brooks described performing a stand-up comedy routine before a young adult audience. He was bombing. No laughter. Then chants for the headliner, the late Richie Havens. Desperate, Brooks had an idea. He decided to holler a cuss word, “S–t!” The crowd went wild. He’d won their hearts and the night. It was … Read more
Pat McAfee “didn’t expect” the wave of backlash he received this week after revealing his self-titled show will be moving to ESPN later this year. During Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the former NFL punter, 36, addressed reactions from fans, stating it’s been “a little bit more negative” on the social media front. … Read more
New network, same old Pat McAfee. The ex-NFL punter-turned-sports media star confirmed his move to ESPN on Tuesday in a video lampooning the idea it would force “The Pat McAfee Show” to change its ways. “Wa ain’t changing a damn thing,” he said in an almost six-minute video announcement on Twitter. “That was literally the … Read more
“The Pat McAfee Show” is moving to ESPN in a multimillion-dollar deal that he is expected to begin in the fall, The Post has learned. In the process, McAfee appears as if he will walk away from his four-year, $120 million contract with FanDuel. He is in the second year of the agreement. The amount … Read more
WFAN morning drive host Gregg Giannotti is curious about why Pat McAfee would want to go to ESPN, where bosses would seek to “control” his content. Tuesday, The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported that ESPN was the likeliest destination for “The Pat McAfee Show,” which has appeared to be in the process of exiting its partnership … Read more