Kirk Herbstreit unloads on Reds during 'Pat McAfee Show' appearance
Football analyst and Ohio native Kirk Herbstreit on the Reds: "I'm still a fan. I just get disgusted with them."
Kirk Herbstreit, a self-proclaimed Cincinnati Reds devotee who spent his formative years in Centerville, Ohio, was interviewed on August 27 by Pat McAfee Show. The conversation covered various subjects, with Herbstreit expressing his discontent with the 2026 Reds. Born into a family of diehard Reds fans, Herbstreit has been a fan for 13 years, witnessing underperformance.
However, he is "beyond pissed off" over the absence of competitive spirit within the organization. Observing the empty seats during home games, Herbstreit highlighted the issue. In his youth, Reds baseball was as proud as any professional sports organization, but that sentiment is no longer present. Herbstreit hopes the team will regain its former glory.
Despite his current dissatisfaction, Herbstreit remains a fan, albeit "disgusted" with the team. The Reds' season concluded in late April, leaving Herbstreit eager for the NFL season. He described Reds baseball as a "disaster" over the past 13 years, impacting the summer. In October 2025, during Cincinnati Bengals' NFC Week 7 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Herbstreit discussed the mindset of Cincinnati sports fans in a close game on Thursday Night Football.
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