May 16, 2023: McAfee Joins ESPN, Exclusive NFL Game, Bengals & Jets Black Friday, Huntington High's New Coach

Join Paul Swann on The Drive as we cover the latest sports headlines. In today's episode, we discuss the groundbreaking news of Pat McAfee joining ESPN in a multimillion-dollar deal, his departure from FanDuel, and the potential impact on his YouTube show. Discover how McAfee's unique style merges with ESPN's platform and what it means for his crew and fans. We also dive into NBC's exclusive rights to air the Bills-Chargers NFL game on Peacock and a playoff game in January. Get the details on the deal, fan reactions, and the challenges of streaming paywalls for postseason games. Furthermore, we explore the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets' interest in hosting the annual Black Friday game. Discover the teams' enthusiasm and the NFL's cautious approach to assessing fan responses before making a permanent decision. Finally, we highlight Lambros Svingos' appointment as the boys basketball coach at Huntington High School. Learn about his plans to continue the school's winning tradition, coaching philosophy, and the talented roster. Hear how Svingos aims to mold student-athletes through discipline, speed, and athleticism. Tune in to The Drive with Paul Swann for engaging discussions, expert analysis, and captivating stories. Listen on Apple Podcasts and stay connected to the latest in the sports world. #SportsPodcast #PatMcAfee #ESPN #NFL #NBCPeacock #BlackFridayGame #HuntingtonHighBasketball

Join Paul Swann on The Drive as we cover the latest sports headlines. In today's episode, we discuss the groundbreaking news of Pat McAfee joining ESPN in a multimillion-dollar deal, his departure from FanDuel, and the potential impact on his YouTube show. Discover how McAfee's unique style merges with ESPN's platform and what it means for his crew and fans.

We also dive into NBC's exclusive rights to air the Bills-Chargers NFL game on Peacock and a playoff game in January. Get the details on the deal, fan reactions, and the challenges of streaming paywalls for postseason games.

Furthermore, we explore the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets' interest in hosting the annual Black Friday game. Discover the teams' enthusiasm and the NFL's cautious approach to assessing fan responses before making a permanent decision.

Finally, we highlight Lambros Svingos' appointment as the boys basketball coach at Huntington High School. Learn about his plans to continue the school's winning tradition, coaching philosophy, and the talented roster. Hear how Svingos aims to mold student-athletes through discipline, speed, and athleticism.


Tune in to The Drive with Paul Swann for engaging discussions, expert analysis, and captivating stories. Listen on Apple Podcasts and stay connected to the latest in the sports world.


#SportsPodcast #PatMcAfee #ESPN #NFL #NBCPeacock #BlackFridayGame #HuntingtonHighBasketball





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Paul Swann
Sports broadcaster and radio host of The Drive on WRVC-AM 930. 2022 NSMA West Virginia Sportscaster of the Year & 3-time WVBA Excellence in Broadcasting winner.
May 16, 2023: McAfee Joins ESPN, Exclusive NFL Game, Bengals & Jets Black Friday, Huntington High's New Coach
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