Pat McAfee called Stephen A. a ‘motherf—ker’ during argument

ESPN speaking heads Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith lately engaged in an explosive cellphone name over inventive variations that escalated to the purpose the place the previous Indianapolis Colts punter known as the latter a “motherf*cker,” in accordance with a New York Post unique.

The argument got here from a challenge that Smith will probably be doing on ESPN sooner or later and is govt producing the section by means of his personal manufacturing firm, the Put up reported. After the spat, Smith banned McAfee from showing on his present, First Take sooner or later, in accordance with the report.

McAfee beforehand would seem each Tuesday throughout soccer season to offer commentary however stated he was not conscious of a ban, in accordance with the Put up. Smith acknowledged there by no means was one within the first place, per the story.

Either side indicated that their beef had been resolved, the Put up reported.

Each McAfee and Smith have been profitable of their respective reveals for ESPN, bringing in a record-high 496,000 viewers for First Take final 12 months and 298 million views throughout all platforms for The Pat McAfee Show since being produced by means of ESPN.

“We’re No.1 and he has completely contributed to us remaining No.1. McAfee was requested to return on every Tuesday by means of the Tremendous Bowl and he did simply that, kicking ass every time he got here on the air,” Smith stated in an electronic mail to the Put up. “If McAfee needs to be on First Take subsequent season, he will probably be on First Take. I like winners and McAfee has confirmed he wins — which helps ME win. I don’t know what number of instances I’ve to inform people that he’s trail-blazed a path into a brand new period for thus many people. I’m grateful to have him as part of my crew and the ESPN Household. And I’m wanting ahead to having him on for years to return. I sincerely hope that I cannot need to repeat myself on this nonsense once more!”