Pat McAfee Alleges Sabotage by ESPN's Norby Williamson
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Pat McAfee, host of "The Pat McAfee Show," has publicly accused ESPN executive Norby Williamson of attempting to sabotage his show by leaking incorrect viewership numbers. This internal conflict, which is rare and frowned upon at ESPN, has created a significant issue within the network. ESPN management is faced with the challenge of handling the situation without precedent, potentially trying to reconcile the relationship between McAfee and Williamson. The controversy follows McAfee's recent move to ESPN and the show's success in increasing its viewership.