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Dan Le Batard Surprised by Pat McAfee's Outrage Over Criticism Amid Utah Controversy

Dan Le Batard Surprised by Pat McAfee's Outrage Over Criticism Amid Utah Controversy
World Sports · 05:51:09 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Sports media personality Dan Le Batard said he was "super surprised" by Pat McAfee's recent outrage over not being "universally liked," according to a column published Thursday. The commentary, written by Colin Witte, highlights a growing controversy involving McAfee and an incident in Utah. Le Batard, a longtime radio and television host, remarked that he would not call McAfee "soft" but expressed astonishment at the ESPN personality's reaction to criticism. The column also questioned "What Has Happened to Pat McAfee?" and suggested he "Can't Take What He Dishes Out," ripping ESPN's "Fearless Provocateur" over the Utah controversy. McAfee, a former NFL punter turned broadcaster, has not publicly responded to Le Batard's remarks as of Thursday morning.

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