The NCAA decision to keep [autotag]Tez Walker[/autotag] ineligible to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels has caused quite a backlash. Now, ESPN analyst Pat McAfee is voicing his opinion on the situation.
On a segment of the live airing of the Pat McAfee show, the former NFL punter turned popular analyst talked about the NCAA decision to deny Walker’s appeal to play. The epic rant was welcomed with loud cheers, including “Free Tez Walker” chants.
The rant went viral, getting plastered on social media and receiving 622K views in less than 24 hours.
What the NCAA is doing to Tez Walker is one of the DUMBEST things that they've ever done#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/jlxoybumbP
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 8, 2023
Many were hopeful that the NCAA would make the right call. The shocking news only echoed the concerns about NCAA leadership and decision-making. Some suggest UNC play Walker anyway or hope for the case to head to court.
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