From EssentiallySports · Kamran Ahmad · · 1m 10s
Pat McAfee Reads Book of Mormon Live On ESPN
Pat McAfee reads Book of Mormon live on ESPN during College GameDay, breaking network policy.
In brief
Pat McAfee reads Book of Mormon live on ESPN during College GameDay, breaking network policy. Pat McAfee read from the Book of Mormon live on ESPN's College GameDay despite network rules, sparking debate over religious expression on sports broadcasts. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
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Pat McAfee reads Book of Mormon live
Pat McAfee read Mormon scripture directly into the camera during the live segment.
McAfee explains the Book of Mormon moment
McAfee said the exchange had never been planned for the broadcast and described the incident as significant.
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McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit, and Desmond Howard stood on the circular stage for four minutes among BYU fans.
McAfee defends religious expression
McAfee said visiting different campuses means embracing what makes each place unique, including religious backgrounds.
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Here's the gist
Pat McAfee read from the Book of Mormon live on ESPN's College GameDay despite network rules, sparking debate over religious expression on sports broadcasts.
