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Pat McAfee Says 'Old White' and 'Old ESPN' People Hate Him, Points to College GameDay Producers

His Instagram stories follow earlier on-air claims of internal sabotage, with no independent confirmation.

Overview

  • McAfee posted Instagram stories on Oct. 21–22 showing negative comments and said he is most disliked by 'old white people' and 'old ESPN people.'
  • He asserted that College GameDay producers fall into the group he says resents him, calling the past three years 'a fun run' in college football.
  • He said he regularly receives harassment online, including threats against his life, as coverage amplified his remarks.
  • The posts revived attention to his prior on-air accusation that longtime ESPN executive Norby Williamson sought to undermine his show's ratings; Williamson has since left ESPN.
  • Outlets noted McAfee is credited with energizing GameDay, yet specifics of any behind-the-scenes conflict remain unclear and unverified.