If you happen to thought Pat McAfee’s in-game phrases for the Knicks’ superstar followers have been harsh, his response to John Mellencamp’s criticism is an entire new degree.
“John: shut the f–k up,” McAfee stated throughout a rant on Friday’s episode of the “Pat McAfee Show.”
McAfee was given the microphone through the Pacers’ Sport 4 win over the Knicks and let Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet really feel the wrath of Indiana followers, encouraging the Pacers devoted to “send these sons of bitches back to New York with their ears ringing.”
“Johnny Cougar,” a local of the “Hoosier State,” then posted a long-winded assertion about his disappointment in McAfee and Pacers followers for supporting him.
“‘Hoosier Hospitality’ … I was embarrassed when somebody, under whose direction I don’t know, called out some of the people who had made the trip from New York to support their team — and in turn, support our team,” Mellencamp wrote. “The viewers booed these individuals. I’d say that was not Hoosier Hospitality. One may solely say it’s poor, poor sportsmanship. I used to be not proud to be a Hoosier, and I’ve lived right here my complete life.
“On behalf of most Hoosiers, I would like to apologize for our poor behavior. I’m sure the Pacers had nothing to do with this smackdown.”
McAfee, the previous Colts punter and present WWE announcer whose self-titled ESPN present is filmed in Indianapolis, defended his actions as typical home-fan habits.
“When the Knicks are playing in Gainbridge, I believe there’s gonna be some boos, there might be some negative things said towards the other team,” McAfee sarcastically stated. “That is kind of how sports work.”
McAfee’s phrases escalated rapidly from there.
“What a moment for John Coug’ yesterday,” he stated within the midst of his rant. “John: I can’t tell you how bad everything you did here was. Everything. The graphic, the quote, the timing — you’re two days late, John … [The post] doesn’t even say my name.”
With Sport 6 again at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Saturday night time, the 2’s paths may cross in what would certainly be a tense interplay.
“You thought you were gonna bury me? I don’t think so, John!” McAfee stated to conclude the section. “Hey Coug’. Suck it buddy. Hope I get the chance to see you real soon, I think we’re probably gonna be at the same place pretty soon. I don’t want any of your bulls–t, I don’t like you.”
