Dak Prescott calls out media for invasion of privacy after 'crazy' coverage of $3M mansion demolition

ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott criticized the media for infringing on his privacy following the viral video footage of his $3 million mansion's demolition in North Texas.

Prescott voiced unease about public scrutiny of his private life as he prepares to start a family.

Dak Prescott expresses frustration with media spotlight during mansion demolition

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is accustomed to media attention, but the recent spotlight on his personal life has hit a nerve. A viral video of his mansion being demolished caught him off guard, leading him to criticize the media for crossing boundaries.

Prescott enlisted the help of the popular sports-centric YouTube channel Dude Perfect for the bulldozing, which was also filmed. The stunt attracted media attention, much to Prescott's apparent dismay, Daily Best reports.

“I thought we were talking football,” he responded when a reporter questioned him on Thursday, October 10.

He went on to say, “It’s crazy the coverage it got, just being frank. Trying to keep my personal life my personal life, build a home or a place or have a property that I’m about to raise a daughter and a family there. I truly don’t appreciate the drones, the extra videos and honestly, the conversation of it.”

Prescott, whose team is scheduled to play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 13, couldn't help but smile when a reporter asked a playful follow-up question, “The landscape is different from the last time you all played the Lions.”

Why was Dak Prescott's $3 million mansion demolished?

TMZ reported that the demolition was intentional, with a witness stating that the 31-year-old had informed his neighbors about his plans to tear down the existing structure. Prescott intends to replace it with a modern home better suited to his current lifestyle.

Prescott and his girlfriend, Sarah Jane Ramos, watched from a safe distance as a bulldozer tore down the property.

Internet blasts Dak Prescott for his remark against media

Once Dak Prescott's latest comment criticizing the media emerged on social media, it quickly sparked reactions from users.

One remarked, "If you want your personal life to stay personal… maybe don’t destroy your home with Dude Perfect…. I’m pretty sure their whole thing is filming stuff to put it online…. "

Another asked a similar question, "If he wanted it to be personal and private why were the dude perfect guys there?"

Another remarked, "Absolutely dislike Dakota. Extremely over rated QB, he is on a home improvement chain's TV commercials and always wants attention. Just as bad as the Kelce-Swifts. HERE WE GO.... TO ANOTHER LOSS! @dak"

"You are the QB of the Dallas Cowboys. That has made you a millionaire. This is what comes with that. Stop complaining," one suggested.

A person mocked, "I mean it’s drawing attention because you’re tearing down a perfectly good house, just to rebuild it the way you want lmao that JJ $ getting put to good use."

Another commented, "Enemy of the people."

 

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