Activity – Jim McMahon

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Alex Smith first to be inducted into the ring of honor in the forum Football 3 months ago

As a BYU fan, he is one of my all-time favorite Utes. So classy and overcame so much adversity. Nothing but respect for him.

Congrats to him and to you all on this awesome honor.

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Cam on byuSN: "I don't really like byu" in the forum Football 4 months, 2 weeks ago

He’s a stud. I really hope he can stay healthy and have a great season for you (except for when we play you, of course).

Refreshing to see his honest take of not liking BYU. Hoping the rivalry can get back to being fun now that we’re in the same conference again.

Good luck on your season. Hoping our QB room surprises me but I’m not holdi…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Let's discuss the chances of Utah getting called up to the super league in the forum Football 5 months ago

I fully anticipate Utah to be part of the big realignment. You have earned it through your play on the field. Us BYU fans like to poke fun at your losses in the Rose Bowl, but of course we would swap the last 15 years of football success with you in a heartbeat.

I routinely hear national pundits (like Cowherd) talk about how much they respect…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Funny meeting with a BYU fan in the forum Football 5 months ago

I’ve said this on here before but part of all our hype for basketball is partially to cover up for how mediocre our football team is going to be this year. It ain’t gonna be pretty. There is very little excitement on CB for football. I mean, of course we’re excited for the season, but mainly because we miss football. We’ll be lucky to win six…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Another one where Utah is on top, and BYU at the very bottom in the forum Football 5 months, 3 weeks ago

And this is reason 101 why Cougarboard is full on basketball board right now, despite football season being right around the corner. Not gonna be pretty for my Cougs this year😬

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Never thought I'd see the day… in the forum They So Poo Poo 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Both fanbases sadly have lots of idiots. But by and large, most fans are good, normal people. As with everything else, it’s the vocal losers online who ruin it for the rest of us.

I’ve mentioned before that I have a family member who played for Ron McBride back in the day and he’s awesome. We cheer for each other when our teams aren’t playing…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Never thought I'd see the day… in the forum They So Poo Poo 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Until Kalani is gone and somebody more capable is in charge, I fear it won’t matter how much money is pumped into BYU football. I love Kalani and wanted him to succeed so badly, but he just isn’t the guys to get it done. Fire him and give me Jay Hill.

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Never thought I'd see the day… in the forum They So Poo Poo 5 months, 4 weeks ago

We’re just numbing the pain for what we know will be a very mediocre to awful football season. Kalani, as much as I love him, is not the guy. Unfortunately, we will wait another two seasons before we fire him. On top of that, our rival will likely win the B12 this season, in their first season in the leauge. I know Cougarboard tries to pretend…[Read more]

Jim McMahon started the topic Congrats on the nice win! And suck it, Caleb Williams! in the forum Football 1 year, 1 month ago

What a win by your program tonight! Coach Whit is the epitome of tough and resilient and he infuses that into your team’s identity, year after year.

As someone without a dog in the fight, that was a great game. It was especially satisfying to see Williams sulking on the bench afterwards. So entitled.

Jim McMahon started the topic Congrats on the nice win! Question for you in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

First off, congrats on the nice win! Your defense once again looks incredibly stout.

4-0 without Rising is very impressive.

Is Scalley the head coach when Whit steps down? I was discussing this with my buddy who is a big Utah fan and he thinks he won’t get the nod because of that text. I think that is incredibly dumb if so, but curious what y…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Kyle Whittingham in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Yep. I’ll eat crow on this one. I had not seen it in a recent interview. I acknowledged as much in Central Coast Ute’s earlier post today.

Good interview.

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Whitt interview with Baylor radionstation in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Right you are, good sir. He said BYU multiple times.

I had not heard him say that in any other recent interview, so I’m happy to eat crow here.

Jim McMahon started the topic Alex Smith in the forum Misc 1 year, 2 months ago

I just wanted to come on here and say how sorry I am to hear about Alex Smith’s daughter. I have always loved Alex Smith. He was a consummate pro and was such a good QB. Everyone who played with him loves him. He did nothing but win and was always classy.

Then he suffers that terrible leg injury that almost costs him his life (and his leg), and…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Great start to the season for your team! Congrats! in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

It’s funny to me. I thought you guys would control this game. Many on CB were surprised. Then they tried to pretend like this wasn’t a great win.

You guys manhandled a solid SEC team. CB acts like it wouldn’t be going bananas if we were in your shoes.

Anyway, congrats again, and good luck on the season!

Jim McMahon started the topic Great start to the season for your team! Congrats! in the forum Football 1 year, 2 months ago

Great win without rising, and other key starters. You guys controlled them from start to finish. They had to feel so vindicating after letting last year‘s game slip away in the swamp. You smacked them around.

Good luck the rest of the way. It is fantastic to have football back!

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Kyle Whittingham in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago

Spot on. I tried to make it clear in my OP that the thing that hurts the most is simply that he has dominated us. It stings. I have said on this site multiple times (looks at my post history) that Whit is an elite coach. I have congratulated you on your big wins.

And yes, 100% we wish we had gotten him in 2005.

Seeing how you describe it makes…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Kyle Whittingham in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago

Fair enough.

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Kyle Whittingham in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago

I’ve always tried to be respectful on your site. I’m really not trying to argue. But I feel like you’re twisting my words so I’ll respond. This is what I said in my OP:

“You would think Whitt would simply be able to say BYU and at least stop pretending like the two teams don’t have over 100 years of history. It is one of the best rivalries i…[Read more]

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Kyle Whittingham in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago

How is this cherry-picking an article? You: “Where do BYU fans get that ye won’t say BYU?”

I post an example of an article from an interview he did and I’m cherry-picking?

And to be clear, I don’t really care. I am more annoyed that he has dominated us. But you asked a question and I provided some evidence.

Jim McMahon replied to the topic Kyle Whittingham in the forum Football 1 year, 3 months ago

Yeah, the Max Hall comment was embarrassing. No defending that. He had a fall from grace and has matured a bit since then. However, he claims his family got some awful treatment from Utah fans in previous games and he took it very personally. But he definitely took it too far.

Eric Weddle is my favorite Ute of all time. He was so magnanimous in…[Read more]

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