ESPN executive faces criticism over labeling Pat McAfee a journalist
Foss has defended McAfee's approach to his work.
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What happened
ESPN executive Mike Foss called Pat McAfee a journalist, and the remark drew backlash from several NFL personalities. Foss defended McAfee's approach, while critics questioned whether McAfee should be called a journalist at all. McAfee holds several roles at ESPN, including producer, interviewer, and panelist.
Why it matters
The reports describe the criticism as a public dispute over how McAfee's work should be classified.
Coverage
- ESPN executive draws backlash for calling Pat McAfee a journalist (awfulannouncing.com)
- ‘They Want To Gaslight You,’ ‘Access Is Not Journalism’ — Former ESPN Star, NFL World Dismiss Showrunner Who Called Pat McAfee ‘A Journalist at Heart’ (profootballnetwork.com)
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