‘More like Pat MAGAfee’: Columnist does not hold back on ‘self-absorbed’ Pat McAfee
Pat McAfee has drawn plenty of criticism this week for saying he felt unsafe at the University of Utah over a video of students poking fun at him. But one columnist went further than just about anyone. SFGate columnist Drew Magary unloaded on the ESPN star, calling him a “one-man pandemic” and arguing that McAfee…
SFGate columnist Drew Magary criticized ESPN star Pat McAfee for feeling unsafe at the University of Utah over a video of students mocking him. Magary called McAfee a "one-man pandemic" and a "self-absorbed asshole," arguing that the network gave McAfee's safety concerns more attention than women facing serious threats. McAfee responded during a broadcast, criticizing the University of Utah and expressing his desire to never set foot on campus again.
ESPN released a statement supporting McAfee and acknowledging his safety concerns, while the university deleted the video and apologized. Magary argued that ESPN's response was biased, pointing to the lack of action regarding other incidents involving women.
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