AJ Hawk, one of the most popular personalities in the football world, has an endearing presence on the highly entertaining Pat McAfee Show. But what role does the former linebacker play on it? Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel had the same question. And Hawk’s answer, describing his dynamics with McAfee, was unexpected, and triggered hilarious responses from fans as well.
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On the latest episode of It’s All About Team, with Tressel as host, Hawk discussed his post-NFL career, which naturally includes McAfee. Out of curiosity or perhaps confusion, Tressel asked Hawk if McAfee was working for him. The former linebacker had a quick rebuttal:
“No, no, no, no, Pat. You know Pat, he’s the guy I just somehow got along with and got in with the crew.”
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Hawk used his hands to emphasize that McAfee is indeed the top dog. But the way he responded was quite amusing.
He struggled to find the right words to explain his and McAfee’s relationship. It’s almost as though he was caught off guard by someone thinking he was McAfee’s boss rather than the other way around. And fans found it quite hilarious.
For them, it looked almost as though McAfee was behind the camera, making sure Hawk was detailing their levels of seniority. “Blink twice if you are in danger,” commented one fan.
However, at the same time, some made sure to point out that Hawk never outright called McAfee his boss.
— Semper (@Semper152892) December 8, 2024
— Semper (@Semper152892) December 8, 2024
Other fans took the time to poke fun at Hawk.
— Semper (@Semper152892) December 8, 2024
The host, Tressel, also shared some amusing stories about McAfee.
Tressel was a consultant with the Indianapolis Colts in 2011, where he observed McAfee’s personality firsthand, particularly while he shared the locker room with fellow kicker Adam Vinatieri.
“Now you talk about the odd couple, Pat McAfee and Adam Vinatieri,” Tressel explained. “Adam Vinatieri was just quiet, focused… I mean, it was like laser [focus]. And there’s Pat running around like he was on recess.”
It’s a funny image to imagine. Vinatieri, who some regard as the best kicker of all time, humbly staying out of the way during practice. While McAfee, who some regard as the best punter of all time, comically runs around and tries to be involved in everything. Maybe that wasn’t exactly the case, but that’s what Tressel made it sound like.
Now we can look forward to the McAfee show on Monday. It’s almost guaranteed Pat and his crew are going to make fun of Hawk for his interview with Tressel.
