Dave Portnoy reacts to Pat McAfee, Utah saga
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- Dave Portnoy recounted his past negative experiences with college campuses, including Ohio State banning the Barstool College Football Show and blaming coach Ryan Day for ending a Fox Sports partnership.
- Pat McAfee criticized the University of Utah after its official Instagram account posted a video of students mocking him, expressing discomfort since he was about to promote the university on College GameDay.
- McAfee hinted at concerns about safety and hostility on campus, referencing a recent fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, which heightened his unease.
- Portnoy responded by sharing a positive past experience at Utah and downplaying McAfee’s reaction to the student video, calling the situation surprising but praising the university and its fans.
- ESPN and the University of Utah issued statements affirming their commitment to safety and support for McAfee, with Utah apologizing for any impression that McAfee was unsafe or unwelcome on campus.
