ESPN’s Pat McAfee went on a mini rant on his “Pat McAfee Show” on Monday about the uncomfortable experience he had at the University of Utah over the weekend while on assignment with “College GameDay.” “You know why I didn’t like it mostly?” McAfee said. And then I’m walking in front of thousands of people, and this is how the university feels about it? It’s an uncomfortable feeling.” He then cited the Charlie Kirk assassination at Utah Valley University in September of last year as to why the school’s Instagram video made him feel uneasy.
ESPN released a statement, and the network had McAfee’s back, stating security concerns aren’t something to be taken lightly. We support Pat and recognize the very real and valid concerns he has around safety and security.” Well, as it turns out, McAfee had good reason to be worried about his safety — not just at Utah but at any “College GameDay” location — after a report from Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports revealed that McAfee’s well being actually caught the eye of the FBI. McAfee stated on his show on Monday that he doesn’t plan to ever return to Utah’s campus.
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