Pat McAfee's Advice To People Wanting To Work In Sports Media

People just want honest down to earth takes and arguments on sports. We are tired of the crazy obviously biased Stephen A, Mccoy, and Orlovsky saying crazy things just to try and boost ratings. Local podcasts after games will be honest and give credit when it’s due to both teams.

Sports journalism is for infantilized 'men' that never want to grow for have any original thought or life experience.

They are a group of cringe wokies. I'd disown my son for less.

I’m wanting to be a sport’s broadcaster but is it too late for me too start studying at 20 years old? I’m trying to get a diploma.

I will be on ESPN I have a major love for sports, analyzing and talking sports,sports artifacts, and such and I live to talk. I’ve been struggling so long to know what I want to do but I think this is the life for me. I live writing and researching and I think there’s nothing better than to write in what you love. I would love to deep dive into sports and share my sentiments with the world. I really love the understanding of how “ the game” works and elaborating on it . It’s seems like such a long road ahead but I’m manifesting this! Book It!

What about if you’re looking to work in sports production (videography, production, audio, etc)?

hell ya dude i love this clip. I started my basketball channel 2 months ago and already have 2k subs and I go back to this clip from time to time. It's true just put in a crazy amount of work and do something different I'm just an idiot in a bedroom w/ a laptop.

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Question to everyone who reads this and can answer.. recommended sports media/ sports journalism online programs?

My dream is to be a full time
Sports commentator

Yeah you either gotta have family in the bussiness, friends in the bussiness, or be a former player. Been writing sports 15 Years published all over , better then 80% on TV personalities , with better info. Cant even get a sniff .

Thank god I live in ny I lived in a small pa town the local news in NY is prob the best local news in the country and when i throw it on to see who got shot it's not cringe worthy

Some say that even to this day, when Pat McAfee goes to sleep, all he sees is Troy Polamalou in his Steelers uniform

Don't piss off people....unless you're a heel on nxt 😊 For the brand!! 💖

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Hire me pat I know a lot about sports just quit college couldn’t afford it hmu I’ll do whatever. Looking for a job

Great advice, sir!

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Hey pat I was hoping you could explain how Green Bay was third in the division even though they beat the saints and now that it's looking like Seattle is going to lose does that mean Green Bay jumps in the number one spot and how that all exactly worked out Green Bay was three even though they beat the saints in the head to head

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You like that Matt prater kick to win the game

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Thank you so much guys

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We need sports journos like we need a hole in the head. Learn to code.

Inspirational

Have the name Golic lol jk

I want to see that ferehty interview

Facts pat

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Repent! For the kingdom of God is at hand. Get right with God!

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I started my channel to get a jumpstart in my career, and I am majoring in communications right now. Just take it one day at a time and work hard at it and you can get there, it's hard sometimes for me but I know what I want in the end. Thanks for the great advice Pat McAfee!

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Pat, would you ever come out of retirement and play again, for say, Pittsburgh?

As someone working in Sports and TV production. Yes, Ty. This is exactly what we are told "Be a yes man, and work your way up".

I've seen a few comments talking about how Ty's description of journalism professors is so accurate, as a journalism student I 100% agree. Based on my experiences I'd advise getting involved early. No matter what side of sports journalism you want to pursue, there should be opportunities at most schools to gain valuable experience. The earlier you get involved, the more you'll get out of it and the more connections you'll make. If anyone out there is looking into pursuing this and wants some advice or someone to talk to, I'm here and more than willing to help as much as I can.

Think about Stephen a Smith who was a beat writer covering high school sports for little to no money and he did that for YEARS. Now he’s working for Mickey Mouse and is making amazing $ that he earned from grinding. There’s tons of factors, but it’s hard to beat hard work and never quitting.

I'd say an invaluable lesson is to know "the code/rules".
1. Be someone that can be trusted by those who you talk to. Don't go out blabbing things someone told you if it isn't meant to be shared.
2. Don't be negative with the person you're interviewing. You can ask tough questions without calling someone out.
3. Be you. Have a style that's your own - but don't be a phony.
4. Lastly, care about what you're asking about. Like Pat said - educate yourself about the subject. Even if you’re not an expert on something just know a little about a lot of things so you don't come off sounding like an idiot.

Going to school for sports journalism is a waste lol useless you got connections

Thank you. I needed this video.

Ty could not be more spot on about the mindset of Journalism Professors

Pat is definitely right, the internet just wants people to be real. That's why his show is so successful... we get to see their personalities, but they're professional enough to research topics and stay up-to-date on what to talk about. It's all about striking that balance between being genuine and being professional. I think this show hits that balance really well.

Thanks! I have a lot of things at my disposal and I was maybe thinking of doing a podcast at some point in the future. I've had a dream for a long time about going to school for journalism, and something like this is truly what I need.

Going to school for literally this

Tip #1 have a indoor practice facility bengals

Well, Now I have the tools to be sports broadcaster. Thanks for the advice Pat. 💪💪

As a journalism student, Ty's description of how we are taught is 100% spot on.

Hit the nail right on the head Ty