Pablo Torre: Powerful sports figures ‘would love more Pat McAfees’ to distract from real problems
"It's like a child's understanding of what the media is."
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Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee typify sports media in the age of poptimism
ESPN execs defend Pat McAfee after The Athletic survey shows declining popularity
"I say that people vote with their remote controls..."
Joe Buck makes Pat McAfee kicking contest joke after woeful Texans kick
After a horribly botched kick by Ka'imi Fairbairn of the Houston Texans, Joe Buck had the perfect one-liner.
Michael Kay pushes back on Pat McAfee’s sports journalists attack: ‘Not everybody who tries to do their job is evil’
"It's a little strong, Pat."
The Athletic survey shows declining support for Pat McAfee on ‘College GameDay’
49.5% of voters in The Athletic's annual college football media survey said they did not like McAfee on ESPN's flagship college football program.
Pat McAfee says most journalists hate sports after reaction to Liam Coen press conference
"Their opinions and thoughts are coming from a place of wanting to destroy sports."
Aaron Rodgers can’t celebrate Steelers success without taking shot at the Jets
"One thing I really love, and it’s kind of the antithesis of where I was, there’s not really any leaks in the boat."
Pat McAfee sees Fernando Mendoza as ‘generational’ prospect
"I think he's generational. That is how I am describing Fernando Mendoza."
Mary Kate Cornett story was The Athletic’s most-read article of 2025
Katie Strang's story about Mary Kate Cornett topped The Athletic's readership in 2025, detailing how the Ole Miss student's life was upended by false rumors amplified on major sports media platforms.
The Pat McAfee Show trolls Dan Orlovsky for Matthew Stafford fandom
We know Dan Orlovsky loves Matthew Stafford... but what's going on with him and Drake Maye?
Pat McAfee, J.J. Watt tee off on anonymous source critical of ‘College GameDay’ kicking contest
"These people are just so f*cking blinded by [hate], it's an absurd thing."
‘College GameDay’ crew pushes for fewer neutral-site CFP games
"The atmosphere last night, and the atmosphere in this place today, that's what college football is all about."
Pat McAfee hints his ‘College GameDay’ kicking contest could be over for good
"It'll be our final kick of the season, maybe of the entire series."
Nick Saban doubles down on Texas A&M artificial noise claim
"But, y'all still pipe in noise to make it difficult, I don't give a sh*t what you say."
Ty Simpson thanks media for writing Alabama off after playoff comeback
"Appreciate that."
Kirk Herbstreit reacts to shirt mocking his shorts shorts ‘should be a penalty’ comments
"Flag That, Herbstreit."
The worst sports media story of 2025: The Mary Kate Cornett controversy and fallout
The top sports media story of 2025: The evolution of ESPN
A lot of people checked out Pat McAfee’s ‘Dookie’
The lesson is that people seem to enjoy Pat McAfee's "Dookie" and apparently want more.
Pat McAfee announces return of ‘Field Pass’ alt-cast for Miami-Texas A&M
McAfee and his show staff will be on the field in College Station next Saturday for the first of their annual alt-casts.
Pat McAfee’s top feuds, beefs, and rants of 2025
Which athlete-hosted podcast would win the Podcast Olympics? We may find out
"If there's a way that we can make this happen, we talking about making history, all us uniting, having fun, a podcast Olympic,s or a podcast decathlon."
Bruce Arians claims NFL drug testing likely cost Pat McAfee a Super Bowl ring
"Aw f*ck, I'm out."
‘College GameDay’ celebrates most-watched season ever
College GameDay set a new ratings record with Lee Corso's farewell episode in August and never looked back in 2025.
