Pat McAfee Criticizes ESPN 'Old White People' Amid Ongoing Tensions

Pat McAfee, ESPN personality and College GameDay host, publicly expressed frustration on Instagram with critics he describes as "old white people" and "old ESPN people," accusing them of harboring animosity toward him. After receiving negative comments on College GameDay's Instagram, including calls for his dismissal, McAfee responded with a video rant stating he has "never got along with that class of people" dating back to his childhood, and that these groups have been the most hostile towards him over the past three years. He also referenced ongoing tensions with ESPN executives and producers, suggesting that this demographic is responsible for much of the hostility he faces at the network. McAfee's remarks follow prior disputes, including his accusation of former ESPN executive Norby Williamson attempting to sabotage his show. Despite the criticism and alleged threats, McAfee concluded by affirming his commitment to college football and the show, signaling a resilient stance amid the controversy. This episode highlights McAfee's characteristic confrontational style and his complicated relationship with ESPN's traditional broadcasting establishment.