How Did Pat McAfee Get So Polarizing?

Even MS NOW’s Joe Scarborough poked fun at the ESPN star—on Election Day of all days. The knives are out for Pat McAfee and College GameDay. But before we try to analyze one of the most talented but polarizing figures in sports media, it’s a good idea to examine why McAfee has become Public Enemy No. 1. Yes, it’s partly a self-inflicted wound by McAfee. I would never rip him for being rattled by security threats against himself and his family. There are too many dangerous people out there. McAfee’s not the only one concerned: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says she’s hiring “24/7” security to protect herself.