Pat McAfee always knows how to grab the spotlight, but he cranked his viral antics to eleven this week when ESPN viewers caught him live on TV putting out a joint during “The Pat McAfee Show.” A clip of the stunt on Thursday went absolutely wild on social media, instantly sparking a firestorm.
McAfee’s Latest Viral Moment Sparks Major Questions
The backlash online was immediate and fierce, with fans and even other media members wondering aloud if ESPN has completely abandoned any concept of boundaries when it comes to McAfee. This isn’t some quiet podcast; this was live on national television! While McAfee is always finding himself in the middle of controversy, this highly paid ESPN figure is undeniably under even more scrutiny lately. You’d think the network might be a little more careful, especially since many sports media insiders still believe the ex-Indianapolis Colts star is in line for a massive contract extension with ESPN. What does this kind of stunt mean for that big payday? It’s a huge question hanging over the entire situation.
Herbstreit Delivers the Ultimate Jab
Amidst all the chatter, Kirk Herbstreit didn’t shy away from throwing a direct jab at his ESPN counterpart during Week 3 of “College GameDay.” McAfee, ever the provocateur, posed a question to Nick Saban, asking, “Coach, have you ever used any, like, ancient medicine to potentially calm the boys? Like maybe burn some sage?” That’s when Herbstreit, the longtime college football broadcaster, delivered the perfect witty response that got a huge laugh from the entire ESPN cast. He simply shot back, “You do that in the studio.” Even Saban, the former Alabama head coach, got in on the fun, dropping his own hilarious comeback. He joked that he wished he had let his players take “gummies” to improve their play.
This whole situation puts McAfee in an even hotter seat. With a massive contract extension reportedly still on the table, you have to wonder if these constant viral moments are ultimately helping or hurting his standing with the network. Is ESPN ready to give him the keys to the kingdom, or will this latest stunt force them to finally draw a clearer line for their star personality?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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