Social media users strongly criticized Pat McAfee's involvement in ESPN's coverage of the Home Run Derby, expressing that his presence diminished the viewing experience. Many users felt that McAfee's frequent appearances across ESPN platforms were excessive. Criticism extended towards ESPN's tendency to prominently feature specific personalities, with comparisons made to the past when variety in programming was more appreciated. Users called for a way to opt-out of McAfee's commentary, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with his contributions to broadcasts.
Many noted that McAfee, who's also a fixture on College GameDay, is seemingly everywhere. Comments ranged from pleas for ESPN to stop forcing him on viewers to claims he’s not funny, just obnoxious.
Critics pointed out that viewers used to turn on ESPN without seeing Stephen A. Smith or Pat McAfee dominating the airwaves, recalling a time when variety was more abundant.
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