‘He owns ESPN…’ Fans outraged as ESPN tribute to founder Bill Rasmussen cut off by Pat McAfee Show

Just as ESPN shared a graphic paying tribute to co-founder Bill Rasmussen, who recently passed away, First Take’s hard out hit and cut to the start of the Pat McAfee show. McAfee has been a lightning rod for sports fans ever since his big-money deal to bring his show to ESPN was announced in 2022.