2 days Ago By Jamie Roberts
is in the hot seat stateside after his nomination for a high-profile award sparked controversy among critics who claim he's not fit for the honor. Sports commentator and ex-NFL star Pat McAfee slammed the ESPY Awards for , an accolade reserved for individuals with a strong sports connection who have dedicated themselves to service in a manner that echoes the sacrifice of Pat Tillman. Tillman, an NFL player turned US Army Ranger, tragically lost his life in Afghanistan.
McAfee took issue with Prince Harry's nomination, suggesting it doesn't align with the award's true spirit and raising eyebrows over the selection criteria. "A lot of conversation about Pat Tillman's name," McAfee remarked. "American hero .
.. Now there's an award named after him, as there should be in the sports world because that is somebody who is the definition of selfless.
" He continued: "It's going to Prince Harry, who I don't even think is a prince anymore." Boston Connor, McAfee's sidekick on the show, went as far as to call Prince Harry's nod "probably the most embarrassing thing I've seen in my entire life". McAfee cast doubt on whether the ESPY Awards' panel did their homework when picking nominees.
Per the ESPY Awards' guidelines, the winners are picked via a global online fan vote from a pool curated by the ESPY Select Nominating Committee. McAfee slammed the decision, hinting it was a slap in the face to common sense. "When you do something like this, you know the immediate reaction from humans and.
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