Pat McAfee Turned down by Syracuse and NFL Broadcast Boot Camp 3 Times

[Stern]

He spoke about being turned down by Syracuse and the NFL Broadcast Boot Camp 3 times on a podcast he did with SI. Needless to say, things worked out for him at the end of the day.

 

[David321]

Is this why he seemingly hates SU so much?

 

[orangenauburn]

Is this why he seemingly hates SU so much?

He actually doesn't hate SU

He's talked positively about the school and programs before

 

[djorange1989]

He actually doesn't hate SU

He's talked positively about the school and programs before

You mean like when he predicted NC State would beat us last year and “everyone will remember that Syracuse still stinks at football”. He doesn’t deserve the bootcamp, dammit

 

[orangenauburn]

You mean like when he predicted NC State would beat us last year and “everyone will remember that Syracuse still stinks at football”. He doesn’t deserve the bootcamp, dammit

Schtick for TV

He jabbed the Cuse ESPN alums on staff, and if I remember, the game cast staff in particular

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

I'd rather listen to a looped reel of death wails from prey being killed on an episode of Wild Kingdom than Pat McAfee.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

I usually don’t watch College Game Day but I tuned in last fall and I couldn’t take more than a minute or two of his act. I turned the channel and didn’t look back. Maybe he should just stick to being bros with Aaron Rodgers.

 

[djorange1989]

Schtick for TV

He jabbed the Cuse ESPN alums on staff, and if I remember, the game cast staff in particular

It is schtick, but I can’t stand him

 

[djorange1989]

I'd rather listen to a looped reel of death wails from prey being killed on an episode of Wild Kingdom than Pat McAfee.

Looped reel of death wails: Rutgers season highlights

 

[rocklloyd]

I can't stand him or his schtick.

 

[sufandu]

He should hate SU simply because he played for WVU. Well, he kinda played. He was just a kicker.

 

[Eric15]

I think he brings fun and positive energy to the show. With Corso's time left on the show obviously short, Gameday needs a quirky Bill Walton-like personality to take his place and keep things lively. Remember, this isn't PBS Newshour. It's a pre-game college football show in front of a thousand excited people who want to be fired up.

 

[Finwad32]

I think he brings fun and positive energy to the show. With Corso's time left on the show left obviously short, Gameday needs a quirky Bill Walton-like personality to take his place and keep things lively. Remember, this isn't PBS Newshour. It's a pre-game college football show in front of a thousand excited people who want to be fired up.

Me too… I enjoy him.

 

[kcsu]

I think he brings fun and positive energy to the show. With Corso's time left on the show left obviously short, Gameday needs a quirky Bill Walton-like personality to take his place and keep things lively. Remember, this isn't PBS Newshour. It's a pre-game college football show in front of a thousand excited people who want to be fired up.

I think hes a tool

 

[sufandu]

I think he brings fun and positive energy to the show. With Corso's time left on the show obviously short, Gameday needs a quirky Bill Walton-like personality to take his place and keep things lively. Remember, this isn't PBS Newshour. It's a pre-game college football show in front of a thousand excited people who want to be fired up.

I agree in theory, but he's kind of a loud mouth that shouts over everyone else. It's too over the top. I never thought Corso was a great analyst even before he became a caricature of himself, but, in old days, he at least took that part somewhat seriously. And the reason his quirkiness works is because he's old and endearing. Nothing about McAfee is endearing and he offered no real analysis when I saw him on gameday. If he toned down the schtick a bit, it would be fun without being obnoxious. But our culture has decided it likes obnoxious, so I'm sure his role will expand.

 

[David321]

I really dislike the Pat McAfee program; I usually keep it to myself but the guy is just irritating. His constant mocking our FB program obviously exacerbates my dislike for him.

 

[Eric15]

Question for people who don't like McAfee (genuinely curious): who would you have take Corso's place? It can't be someone dull like David Pollack. Kirk already plays the part of the serious analyst, and obviously does a great job. Des is light-hearted but also more on the serious side. You have to have someone outgoing and charismatic in that seat that the crowd will play off of.

 

[XC Cuse]

Question for people who don't like McAfee (genuinely curious): who would you have take Corso's place? It can't be someone dull like David Pollack. Kirk already plays the part of the serious analyst, and obviously does a great job. Des is light-hearted but also more on the serious side. You have to have someone outgoing and charismatic in that seat that the crowd will play off of.

Lou Holtz... Joking of course

 

[JRHEETER]

I love Pat McAfee

You have to take him for what he is, an entertainer.

He’s absolutely awesome and I think is the best replacement for Corso.

He makes me want to watch Gameday again and you clearly can tell he is going to take over the headgear game prediction once Corso is gone

 

[Chip]

I think he brings fun and positive energy to the show. With Corso's time left on the show obviously short, Gameday needs a quirky Bill Walton-like personality to take his place and keep things lively. Remember, this isn't PBS Newshour. It's a pre-game college football show in front of a thousand excited people who want to be fired up.

Yeah, I think he was a great add. I think David Pollack wanted that Corso chair, but he's a little too boring for the role (that's putting it kindly).

McAfee worked instantly.

 

[TheHaze315]

I like Pat, I think he’s fantastic. Outside of the one liner he had directed at us last season, I think he’s a really good addition for gameday.

 

[XC Cuse]

Big noon Kickoff is a good watch as well. They have good talent on Fox

 

[JRHEETER]

I like Pat, I think he’s fantastic. Outside of the one liner he had directed at us last season, I think he’s a really good addition for gameday.

And honestly, his one liner he made is the general perception of cuse

 

[Iony44ny]

Lou Holtz... Joking of course

I was thinking of Mark Richt, man that guy is entertaining to listen too…………if ya like ludes man

 

[sufandu]

Question for people who don't like McAfee (genuinely curious): who would you have take Corso's place? It can't be someone dull like David Pollack. Kirk already plays the part of the serious analyst, and obviously does a great job. Des is light-hearted but also more on the serious side. You have to have someone outgoing and charismatic in that seat that the crowd will play off of.

If your looking for somone to take the Corso role, that won't work. The reason it worked with Corso is that it was organic and not intended. It grew into more than anyone would have ever anticipated. Trying to recapture lightning in a bottle is always a mistake. They should find a former coach with a good personality and just let him be him. They have plenty of former players already. I have the same opinion of PTI, the only ESPN show I routinely watch. Once Wilbon and Tony are done, just kill the show. You won't create that genuine chemistry, you have to recognize it when you stumble upon it.