Pat McAfee Reflects On The Darkest Moment Of His Life After 2007 Backyard Brawl
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- Опубликовано: 31 авг 2022
- With the return of the Backyard Brawl game, there has been some things i've had to face..
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I LOVE this show and how raw it is. Totally the opposite of so many traditional sports media platforms. Keep up the good work boys.
I watch a lot of NFL and NASCAR. This show reminds me a lot of Dale Jr’s Dirty Mo Media show. Both are amazing and don’t hold back.
Love this show
Yes I agree!
I just love it raw
FOR THE BRAND!!!
Pat
As a 40 some year old ,
die hard WVU fan.
We will always love you
and we hold no hard feelings!
Let's go mountaineers!
13-9
How'd that BCS championship game go in 2007?
@@mikec3949 I think they played as many snaps as you did, keyboard warrior.
@@mikec3949 Also, imagine thinking Pitt is relevant in the world of college football 😂
Pat, you and this team made my teenage years special. There will never be anything like it ever again. Thank You!
As Bama sucked at the time I had to live a bit through teams I didn’t hate and that was a damn fun one to watch. Pat White was a ridiculously underrated college QB. Srry about last night as IMO the better team lost. That 6’2 kid should’ve never of only gotten 7 carries. He had what, 120 yards? It was genuinely pissing me off that they weren’t feeding him the ball until Pitt was able to stop it.
@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 As I've seen it described, Neal Brown was playing "not to lose" instead of to WIN! That mentality may have worked in the WAC. Definitely won't work in the Big 12 or the Backyard Brawl.
@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 dude WVU doesn't even have close to the team Pitt has!!! Clearly you didn't watch the same game as I did
@@tylerminich9998 if they don’t have nearly what yall have then yall’s coaching is awful cause they could have easily of won that game. How good do you rlly think Pitt is? If you think W.V. doesn’t have nearly what Pitt has when it was only a 7 point win with a very fortunate screw up by a WR that had 100 yards/2 TD’s. Also bad play calling on W.V.’s part as a RB averaging nearly 20 ypc doesn’t touch it even 10 times? If they don’t have nearly what yall have then good luck against someone that does have equal talent, more, or a lot more.
@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 pitt has the better team wvu has the better qb. and im not a fan of either teams. and i have friends that play for both teams
Pat is proof you can be extremely confident and extremely humble at the same time.
Just being comfortable with yourself. Powers.
I was a senior in HS in '07 in WV, was heartbroken that night, but WVU wouldn't have been there that night without Pat - & in the end, it's just a game. This segment took a ton of courage to do, & kudos to Pat for doing it.
How much courage did it take? He did it on his show with his employees so no questions, on his channel where he knew he'd getting nothing but comments like yours and " we love you Pat"?
@@FURTHER_ADO what u want him to go Rogan??
@@FURTHER_ADO hater
@@FURTHER_ADO well, I was in WV in '07, saw how he was the most hated man in WV for quite some time, my best friend in HS rented the pseudo-duplex Pat lived in during college, & even with the new paint job/repairs - you could clearly tell many projectiles had hit this house,. Plus, talking about suicidal thoughts/darkest moment of your life in front a gigantic audience takes some balls. I haven't shared my darkest moments with a soul, let alone even a friendly audience, so I admire the openness.
WVU Alum here, and was at the game. I still firmly believe Rich Rod saved Pat's life by making his U of M announcement when he did, and turning all the hate of the entire state toward him. The Fiesta Bowl beat down of Oklahoma made forgetting a lot easier.
I firmly believe Dick Rod intentionally threw that game so he could leave for Michigan.
@@tmurph247 he told Pat to miss two short field goals huh? Lol, stfu clown
@@tmurph247 I don’t. If he’d won a championship he could have gotten a lot more money.
38 - 31
Dahn.
It’s crazy how something like that can subconsciously plague you for years.. respect for facing it and letting go.
West Virginian here. That’s is easily the most devastating sports loss in my life. Still remember being in a house on Beverly crushed after that loss. Never blamed Pat. So many things happened in that game that could have won us the day. The offense just didn’t get going really ever.
Still though it’s a horrible memory and I truly believe we could have won it all that year if we got by Pitt.
Pat, in the game of life, most of us have had our backyard brawl moment. Yours just happened to be on a very public level. I for one am happy for you for living and learning from the incident, that you didn’t drive off and leave it all behind, and that you are still here giving us a great show.
The offense had like 6 possessions where they could have scored a TD, defense could have stopped them twice. Not one guys fault
Absolutely! Just thinking the same thing.
@Robert Reital most obviously fixed game in recent memory.
Love the transparency and honesty, can’t get enough!
Appreciate you talking so much about this team Pat…it was a tough defeat that day but mountaineer nation loves you!
Love you Pat! Thank you for what you do in Indy. Been an ever day watcher for the last 3 years overseas, can’t wait to be back stateside to give ya some ‘how’s it going’
Man…thank you for the pure honesty. I’m currently in my 4th week of med school, and had one of the lowest points mentally and emotionally, I think I’ve ever been in, in my life just yesterday. This video really hits the feels. Keep up the unbelievable work! The football world wouldn’t be the same without the PMS.
M3 here. hang in there man. it gets better
Everything new sucks at first. Ride the storm. It won't last that long. Embrace the suck.
Pat, God dammit. If you only understood the positive influence you bring to so many people, in so many ways. Thank you for being you. Sharing your life ✨️ Your drive and passion helps bring it out in others, like myself. So thank you Pat and ALL the boys.
legit, the whole crew just makes my day/night better during/later just makes me feel better and helps me out when I need it.
Lol
@thunder struck bro I’m 22 and mahomes brother is older than me, he ain’t no child. That’s a grown man.
Edit: He deleted his comment real fast… 1 minute after my comment to be exact.
Fellow Alumni and was there from 02-07. The team wouldn’t have been in such a good position to get there without you. For a hole in the wall town on the side of the mountain it’s an amazing experience. Incredibly proud to see everything you have went on to do and will continue to do! Letssssss Gooooo….Mountaineeeers!
As someone who was a freshmen at WVU and a member of the marching band that year, I can say that no one in my six years living in Morgantown ever once told me they thought us losing the 07 Backyard Brawl was Pat's fault. It was universally just accepted that Rich Rod threw that game because he knew he was leaving and did not want us going to the championship. As a Mountaineer, I am deeply saddened to learn that there was a section of the fan base that was so cruel. West Virginia loves you Pat. Keep doing you!
Pat subtly using the past tense: "I *was* reckless, I *was* care-free"
He was describing his experience at WVU. If he used present tense in that sentence, it wouldn’t have made grammatical sense. Just because he said “I was”, he is not implying that he isnt currently a person with those characteristics.
@@lambchop2x624 Whether objectively true or not, I like how you eloquently explained that. And honestly, I believe you to be true, because he was talking about that experience the entire video, not once about present day.
He’s grown and responsible now…….. compared to his WVU days
Always love to see you guys. Thanks for sharing buddy!!!
Pat love you man I definitely love stories like this I’ve been that low and sometimes still am. Love hearing people be real about the struggle keep doing your thing been a fan since way back when you were doing good morning foot ball
Im an old dude….and I remember your teams at WV. As a Texas guy, I hated when we were on the road playing WV! Too damn good! And it was always hard to win there. As luck would have it, I did some work up in Ohio for several years. I had a very close friend who lived and worked in Morgantown. I went to MANY great games there. I have to say, at least back then, it was the best atmosphere I’d ever seen! Life’s mistakes make us who we are Pat. Head up…you have nothing to be sad about. Your best, is STILL yet to come!
Thankful for you and the boys, Pat!
We’ve all seen bad days, Pat. To hear failures from someone that has seen a lot of success thereafter is refreshing to see for people that may be going through their own failures now.
West Virginia LOVES you!!! Thank you for the amazing time you were HOME. Let’s Goooooo!!!!
The truth shall set you free! Love how up front you are, thanks for sharing!!!
Pat, you are the realest! You're you because of that! Stay you. The world needs Pat and the boys!
Love this. Thanks Pat!
Pat I'm glad you overcame I couldn't imagine not having this show to listen to so thank you for what you and your crew do on a daily basis
As a Pitt fan I'm obviously glad we won that game, but hearing Pat talk about how terrible he feels about missing those FGs makes me a bit sad for him. They also turned the ball over alot, so he definitely can't blame himself for that game. I feel for him though.
Keep doing you Pat!!! I remember that game, being a big fan that year and pulling for you guys. That’s what makes football great…the guys in unis always got your back!! For life.
This is why I love your show. Thank you for sharing.
Pat u will always be a mountaineer as a wv native and fan I am proud of what u did at wvu and I'm a big fan both then and now we still got love for ya
Man, I love this show!!!! Passionate and honest. Not many shows like this. LEGIT!!!!!
dahm brah you brought me to tears... Twice now....Once in 2007 and listening to this just now. You were a DOOOOOD! 100% Mad respect
Kicking is such a mental game, I can't imagine missing those big kicks and then coming back to be who he became. Good for you Pat
He's a punter....not a kicker
@@alexfnsmith11 He literally said… in the video, not even 2 minutes in… that He was a KICKER then genius.
🤓 “AkShUAlLy” headass.
@@alexfnsmith11 I contemplated not saying anything. But he kicked in HS and College and he did Kickoff in the NFL. Watch the video and then come back and apologize or delete your comment.
@@alexfnsmith11 casual
@@alexfnsmith11 I noticed you replied and then deleted. Have you realized the mistake you made yet?
Hats off to you Pat for being vulnerable! Much respect!
I hope you finally start to feel closure Pat. We all know you were an absolute dawg at WVU. Ive been a fan of yours since I played as WVU on ncaa 06 lmao.
Lifelong WVU fan here and Pat u r the GOAT!! We love u in this state and r proud to call u a mountaineer!!
Thanks for sharing. It’s never on one player or one play. I am sure many other players also felt like they missed plays that night but the kicker is always the one who takes the heat. Life goes on and your doing great at that. Take care
Dang Pat thank you for sharing man I know it not easy keep up the good work 👍
Love this show man! Pat's a real one.
You guys made my teenage years living in WV. You are and always will be the heart of this state. Come back to Morgantown soon, we miss you!
Thank you Pat! This what talking about over coming SI is really about. Everyone has had the thought it might just be easier to end it, but we gotta talk about how real that feeling is in order to take back the power it has over our ability to control it
These are stories we all love to hear. The truth and raw.
We all seem to carry a moment like this in our lives that we wish we could take back or redo. Some moments are just bigger than others but they all still have the same kind of impact in our worlds.
Been watching from the beginning. This moment was my favorite!
I’m a 02 WVU grad and was at that game. I remember the energy after the first quarter going from an entire stadium on its feet going crazy to just silence! No matter what that 07 team was something special!
I'm a 02 grad also
Can’t be special if you lose to a 4-7 team at home.
@@g.williams2047 pretty sure that was the best or second best season WVU has had in terms of acconplishments.
@@pfanzers True, but no one cares about it. All anyone remembers was Pitt winning. Sad though, I would have much preferred a WVU win over an LSU title.
I lived in Morgantown at the time and you're right that every damn person knew where you were at. It was kinda horrifying from a third person perspective. I can't imagine going through it myself. Glad to see where you are now
He should have just made the kicks.
Whenever I’m depressed, I watch those 2 kissed field goals and it brings a smile to my face
That’s some real talk from a real man. Keepin it 1000 . Love you bro
Pat we love you and appreciate you. You are special. Keep it up!
Amazing story, thanks Pat!
There should be more of this, I love the inside stories. I always wondered what Pat and Owen Schmidt relationship was like
now imagine how Scott Norwood feels from the bills.
If you lost 13-9, I would put more blame on the offense for not scoring touchdowns. But that’s just my opinion
I was going to say and it's not like he missed the game-winning field goal either. He just missed some field goals in the first half. It's a bummer but the offense should've capitalized at the end.
Especially an offense that’s supposed to be that talented
Right?!
If he had made those kicks best would happen is they’d tie 13-13 so still who knows in OT doesn’t mean they still couldn’t have lost. WVU only got 9 points because PITT ended the game in a Safety by the punter
@@WBSlashH Honestly it's a big what if. But the fact that WV couldn't score until the safety at the end of the 4th quarter tells me that in the National Championship they would've gotten smoked.
We love you Pat.
Love and respect you Pat!
Love this channel
I live in WV and that 13-9 game was super hard, but I honestly didn’t remember Pat missing those kicks. It really felt like the whole team had a bad night all together.
What I do remember? Pat being the best kicker/punter WVU has ever had, and Bill Stewart stepping up to coach the team and win our bowl game that year. Great memories aren’t erased over one bad game, and I know a lot of folks in WV who love and respect you, Pat, for all you did back then and for all you’ve become. You may be from Pitt, but you’ve got Mountaineer in your heart!
Good for you Pat. Should be proud, I remember watching that team (Thursday nights ESPN) and the come up. Team was electric, and quite honestly as I remember kinda came outta nowhere. Should be proud AF. Hold your head up and be a proud WVU alum. Good for you my man.
As an LSU fan I've loved you even more for the missed kicks. But at the end of the day I'm just a fan and you actually had to live through the aftermath. You didn't let it define you and you became one of the best punters to do it.
P.S your mania entrance gave me chills and I still watch it from time to time to get hype
Losing that game sucked, but you guys gave us a wild ride that year. There was so much that went wrong that game. Your still a legend of the school, and always will be.
Pat been a wvu fan for 31 years, was at that game. I still loved you. I didn't care about the misses. Yea it sucked but you did a hell of a lot more good and are doing big things today. Keep it up brother
I will always love you pat, that loss wasnt your fault ive been a wvu fan since birth and that 2007 team is something ill never forget
Proud of you, Pat for showing your vulnerability, and honesty, and for finally letting go of the guilt. You set an example for others to follow. Carry on the good work…
You are awesome Pat
Shout out it to you for sharing this story and being real about it. Sports are an exciting entertainment but I can imagine that mob mentality of the fans can be quite scary and damaging at times
Thanks for being real, Pat. Thank you.
The past might be dark but your future is bright my friend! Love ya Pat!!!
The world would not be the same without you Pat! We love you! Keep bein fuckin awesome!
Played just 1 year at WVU and ran track the other years. YOU are loved at WVU man. Loved
Keep being REAL Pat and the world will love and respect you for it bro.
This story was legendary. Raw.
I've heard of Pat for a while now but never heard of this incident so I'm glad he's able to tell this story since pat's a great storyteller
Pat, I know this is a year after this episode but your wvu team provided the best memories of my life…. We love you man! I met you once (I was in jr high)…. WVU still Needs You!
Brotha you're so much better as a person because of that game. Remember everything happens for a reason, don't hold that over your head for so long. Hope you're passed it brotha 🙏
LETS GOOO WAS JUST SEARCHING FOR THE OLD CLIP OF THIS AND BOOM NEW ONE
As WVU alum that had classes with you, I am totally past it(as I'm sure most are)and would love to have you around the program and to come to Morgantown on a regular basis.
That was as close to WVU will ever be to being National Champions and this loser blew it.
LOVE you Pat and the entire WVU family. Real Mountaineers always have each other’s backs! 💙💛
I know Pat just told the story with passion, but you don't truly understand how special those years really were. Being in Morgantown during that era was an unbelievable experience. Also, 2007 was the craziest year of College Football ever. The year of the dreaded #2
Man! From the heart !
@patmcafee as a fan and fellow classmate of yours, we luv ya Pat!!! No matter what, w/o you we don’t get to that point. All those crazy ass experiences at wvu, whether good bad or indifferent were life lessons. And we all had a F-amazing time watching you guys do what you did and kick some ass!!!!
That 07 team inspired me to go to WVU myself. Don’t sweat it man. Thanks for being part of that wicked team
Shoutout to pat for talking about it, past pain is never easy to talk about even in sports.
Love ya Pat, and so does the entire state of WV.
Love this guy and I'm a diehard Pitt fan. You just have to respect authenticity
Man I'm glad to see where you are now compared to then. It always pains my heart reminiscing on that season but I can't imagine what you went thru. Those were some magical times and all I did was watch, never be another WVU team like that.
My step-dad is big WVU fan and I'm OSU. It would have been incredible national title game.
Love this. Everyone fucks up. It’s nice to hear someone admit their wrongs and not give up, now one one of the biggest figures in the Game.
Pat, this story made me pick my ass back up today. Thanks for wearing this experience on your sleeveless arms! How ya doin keep it movin! Max Appreciated!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
love you Pat
Pat is the man!!
Love you Pat!
"Good one Patrick"... we are proud that you are a part of the Mountaineer family.
This is beautiful. So happy for you
Man that loss was never on you, sad to hear that you still feel this way to this day. Time to come home big man.
You bounced back well Pat
Gotta love this guy!
Jay Henry was a hometown friend of mine - thanks for the shoutout!
45 years old..Born and raised in West By God!!! We love you Brother and always will. Once a Mountaineer always a Mountaineer