An ESPN veteran has offered a blunt reality check to Pat McAfee amid a controversy involving the University of Utah, while a college football journalist warns that the network's heavy reliance on the former punter-turned-media personality may be unsustainable.
ESPN Legend's Advice
The unnamed ESPN legend told McAfee that "not everybody is going to like you" and advised him not to take criticism personally, according to a report published Thursday.
Concerns Over ESPN's Strategy
College football journalist Colin Witte described ESPN's dependence on McAfee as "a monster they can no longer control" and "unsustainable," suggesting the network's strategy could backfire.
