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Pat McAfee Apologizes for Ripping Lions Over His Interview Access

Former NFL punter-turned-media personality Pat McAfee has cultivated an immense following for himself with his colorful and brash on-air persona. But after launching an angry tirade toward the Lions after being told head coach Dan Campbell would not be able to appear on his Pat McAfee Show this week, McAfee has struck a different tone in offering an apology.

The issue began on Tuesday when McAfee went on his show to air his grievance about being denied access to Campbell ahead of Detroit’s pivotal game with the Packers this Sunday. In an expletive-laced rant, McAfee promised to give an “equal and opposite reaction” to his perceived offense with the Lions should they lose the game.