Dave Portnoy dubs Dan Orlovsky ‘biggest joke’ from Pat McAfee’s ‘horrible’ album
Dave Portnoy's criticism of Pat McAfee's debut album has sparked a debate among sports personalities.
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The reporting (6)
- Pat McAfee’s Album Is Too Boring to Be Polarizing: Review Consequence of Sound · 16h ago
- Music Review: Pat McAfee's Debut Album Finally Answers the Question crossingbroad.com · 16h ago
- 'The Diary of A Polarizing Figure' reminds us Pat McAfee is rich and death is coming for us all Awful Announcing · 16h ago
- Pat McAfee album review: A ‘train of diarrhea and disappointment’ sbnation.com · 16h ago
- ESPN Reportedly Distances Itself From Pat McAfee’s Debut Album as Kirk Herbstreit & Others Show Support Yahoo · 16h ago
- Dave Portnoy dubs Dan Orlovsky ‘biggest joke’ from Pat McAfee’s ‘horrible’ album Awful Announcing · 16h ago
The brief
Dave Portnoy has called Dan Orlovsky's contribution to Pat McAfee's debut album 'the biggest joke' from what Portnoy described as a 'horrible' album. Portnoy's comments came after several outlets reviewed McAfee's album, with mixed reactions. Consequence of Sound described it as 'too boring to be polarizing'.
Crossing Broad and Awful Announcing both noted the album's polarizing nature, with the latter adding a morbid twist. SB Nation was particularly harsh, comparing the album to 'a train of diarrhea and disappointment'. Meanwhile, ESPN has reportedly distanced itself from the album, while Kirk Herbstreit and others have shown support.
The current state of the debate is unclear, as no outlet has yet to publish a response from McAfee or Orlovsky.
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Quick answers
What did Dave Portnoy say about Pat McAfee's album?
Dave Portnoy called Dan Orlovsky's contribution to Pat McAfee's debut album 'the biggest joke' from what Portnoy described as a 'horrible' album.
How have other outlets reviewed Pat McAfee's album?
Reviews have been mixed. Consequence of Sound found it 'too boring to be polarizing'. Crossing Broad and Awful Announcing noted its polarizing nature. SB Nation was particularly critical, comparing it to 'a train of diarrhea and disappointment'.
How has ESPN responded to Pat McAfee's album?
ESPN has reportedly distanced itself from the album, while Kirk Herbstreit and others have shown support.
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