Tag: Pat McAfee

"It's a great relationship. He's kind of re-invigorated me personally in my 31st year on the show. Having him and his juice that he brings. I love it. It's been great for me personally."

"ESPN is really scared. Because I can speak up and speak my mind. That McAfee thing [appearance] rattled their feathers."

"The alternate telecast debuted in 2021 and has since won multiple Sports Emmy Awards. It runs across 11 regular-season games this year, plus a February 14 alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI — the first ManningCast of a championship game."

"Sports debate has always been at its best when it challenges its audience to think, question and engage. Saturday provided an opportunity to do exactly that and missed it. The Protect College Sports Act deserved a conversation, not a campaign pitch."

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

"There will only ever be one Lee Corso. And for the first time, college football begins a season without him anywhere around it. That’s going to take some getting used to."

"The fact that they’ve decided that we’re worthy of their time and attention over the years is something I’m very grateful for."

"College GameDay holds a unique place in sports media because of the incredible team that brings it to life each week."

"If approved, McAfee's team would likely cover games on ESPN2 during weeks the Manning brothers' alt-cast isn't airing."