Dave Portnoy, who started Barstool Sports, is now dealing with major criticism after he said Pete Carroll should be murdered. Portnoy made these comments about the Las Vegas Raiders head coach after watching an NFL game against the Denver Broncos. He posted a video on social media over the weekend where he openly called for Carroll’s death.
In the video, Portnoy said “Murder Pete Carroll” and “I want Pete Carroll murdered.” Many people online have spoken out against what he said. Eli Langer, who hosts a podcast called Kosher Money, told Portnoy he should take back his statement about Carroll. Newsweek reached out to Barstool Sports, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the NFL for comments but has not heard back yet.
According to Newsweek, people are now comparing this situation to a different incident where a man was arrested for throwing coins at Portnoy and yelling hateful comments about Jewish people. The contrast between these two events has caught a lot of attention online.
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Portnoy’s words raise questions about where fan reactions cross the line
The Raiders lost to the Broncos 24-17 on Sunday, which upset Portnoy. After the game ended, he wrote that it was “the biggest rig job I’ve ever seen.” He demanded an investigation into the NFL, Carroll, and the Raiders team. His video went even further with violent language, saying Carroll should be in prison and repeating his murder comments multiple times.
Many people brought up the recent arrest of Patrick McClintock, a 20-year-old student in Mississippi. McClintock was charged with disturbing the peace after he allegedly threw coins at Portnoy and shouted “F*** the Jews.” He was arrested and later kicked out of his university for this incident. This isn’t the first time Portnoy has faced controversy, as he previously dealt with cheating accusations at a Barstool event.
Some social media users said nothing will happen to Portnoy despite his comments. Another user named Canncon questioned why Portnoy, who has millions of followers, won’t be arrested when the student who threw a penny at him faced serious consequences. These reactions show how people view the situation as unfair. Portnoy recently made headlines when he announced potential guests for his event.
This whole situation will likely lead to bigger conversations about what media personalities should and shouldn’t say online. It also brings up concerns about how betting interests affect fan behavior and whether violent language online should have real consequences.
Published: Dec 8, 2025 06:00 pm