Kicker deals with death threats
McAfee's misses hurt team's shot at title

 
By John Helsley
Published: December 29, 2007

SCOTTSDALE , Ariz. — West Virginia kicker Pat McAfee joked and entertained the media Friday.

Four weeks ago tonight, it might not have seemed possible.

McAfee missed two short field goals in the Mountaineers' 13-9 upset loss to Pittsburgh , a setback that cost West Virginia a shot in the BCS Championship game.

A loss that brought death threats on McAfee and resulted in harsh e-mails sent to his gi...


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