Josh Pate: Internet Hate Is ‘Not Real Life’
Pate learned the lesson on campus trips alongside Danny Kanell.
Josh Pate, a fast-rising college football personality, finds himself in a curious situation where internet hate and genuine admiration from college campuses are two opposite extremes. At a recent sports media summit in New York City, Pate discussed the stark contrast he observed while traveling with fellow personality Danny Kanell.
Pate noted that Kanell's opinions were often met with harsh criticism online, but when they met on campus, people would shower him with love and requests for pictures. Pate's realization came when he understood that the internet is not a real place, but rather a virtual world filled with opinions and reactions that are not always reflective of reality.
John Fanta, another panelist on the discussion, echoed Pate's sentiment about the online hate being an inevitable part of their careers. "You're gonna have some people that just don't like you for whatever your take, whatever your opinion is," Fanta stated. "We're all doing a different job. We get to do it. Those people, they can exist, but that's life—that's how it goes."
During the panel, Pate and Fanta also expressed their dissatisfaction with the idea of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams from the current 12-team format. Pate likened it to an ATM that rewards poor decision-making by college football leadership. Fanta agreed, emphasizing that while the expanded playoff offers more pageantry and excitement, the current 12-team structure has already provided ample opportunity for the teams.
Fanta questioned the potential need for even more teams, suggesting that the playoff system should be content with the current iteration.
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