He wasn't "endorsing" the rumors. But he was absolutely "spreading" the rumors.

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Nov 12, 2021
9:18:10am

goodcleanfun Contributor

He wasn't "endorsing" the rumors. But he was absolutely "spreading" the rumors.

That's the problem. Spreading rumors can be nearly as harmful as endorsing them. A lot of people only remember "the rumor" and don't really care whether you endorse them or not. When enough people repeat a story, people start to believe that story ... regardless of endorsements.

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Robby McCombs not holding back on utah ute twitter idiots

Cougar TD

11/11/21 1:56pm

Seriously, freaking stop the stupid false rumors, Ute fans.

11/11/21 1:59pm

On second thoughy, Ute fans, keep going!

LiveCoug

11/11/21 2:04pm

Haha yes! Eliminate any slim chance you had at him post mission.

11/11/21 2:05pm

The more of it the better - I say let them keep it rolling

runitup590

11/11/21 2:09pm

And honks like Josh "The Professional" Newman should be reporting things like

11/11/21 2:05pm

While I agree that McCombs response was 1000X better than Newmans...

Eddie

11/11/21 2:15pm

You're right. I guess I mostly mean why don't the "pros" get this scoop?

11/11/21 2:20pm

Spreading rumors: no; giving the rumors a bigger microphone: yes

11/11/21 2:20pm

Why give the rumors fuel then? They did

BYU '80

11/11/21 3:55pm

Can you explain to me how they gave it fuel?

Eddie

11/11/21 4:05pm

So every accusation has to be brought up on the radio?

BYU '80

11/11/21 4:07pm

This is the craziest part. They took no care for spreading slander about a kid.

SwampyCoug

11/11/21 4:15pm

Yes - saying "there is no evidence those rumors are true" is the worst.

Eddie

11/11/21 4:18pm

Come on, seriously? Hey kid, we don't believe it, but a lot of others do.

SwampyCoug

11/11/21 4:19pm

That's not what they said.

Eddie

11/11/21 4:26pm

What is it with you and personal attacks. Chill. You can be fine with them

SwampyCoug

11/11/21 4:31pm

Personal attack?

Eddie

11/11/21 4:41pm

Responding to an assertion is not personal. Questioning someone's credibility is

SwampyCoug

11/11/21 4:54pm

Did you listen to the interview?

Eddie

11/11/21 4:17pm

Eh, by airing what they admitted had zero evidence to a bigger audience.

SwampyCoug

11/11/21 4:11pm

Do you realize how silly this sounds?

Eddie

11/11/21 4:24pm

Silly? Really? Using ad hominens is silly. And I disagree completely. They took

SwampyCoug

11/11/21 4:30pm

I'm defending them because you are mischaracterizing what happened.

Eddie

11/11/21 4:36pm

Repeating something that you can’t verify is the precise definition of spreading

goodcleanfun

11/11/21 10:35pm

Except - he was saying "no evidence they are true".

Eddie

11/12/21 7:38am

You can't see how that is actually more of a reason to condemn what they did? By

SwampyCoug

11/12/21 8:27am

When I listened to the actual interview myself...

Eddie

11/12/21 8:46am

I actually get what you are saying and see your point. I just disagree.

SwampyCoug

11/12/21 8:50am

I understand - and can totally see that perspective.

Eddie

11/12/21 8:58am

He wasn't "endorsing" the rumors. But he was absolutely "spreading" the rumors.

goodcleanfun

11/12/21 9:18am

Good rebuttal, Robby.

Forzaitalia

11/11/21 2:01pm

It's laughable that Collin's dad would allow for any improper dealings.

LegitCoug

11/11/21 2:02pm

exactly, they don't need the money, they don't need to risk souring his kid's image/eligibility....claiming they cheated

HarlemCoug

11/11/21 2:10pm

Yay for the kid reporter!!!

Sid Vicious

11/11/21 2:04pm

I hope and based on my Ute friends, this is another small part of the group

BYU71

11/11/21 2:11pm

love that he brought up the false Lohner rumors.

Cougarclaw

11/11/21 2:15pm

The biggest problem I have isn't that a bunch of Ute fans have been claiming this...

Coug

11/11/21 2:18pm

Parents can be the worst from little league on up.

BYU71

11/11/21 2:20pm

It's a good reminder that these "public figures" are really teenagers

jvr7

11/11/21 2:17pm

This doesn't even mention the Alex Markham rumor that Zach Wilson was with Neil Pauu and Provo PD covered it up.

molodyets

11/11/21 2:24pm

This is what ten years of being in the PAC 12 has done to the Utes…

58DCougar

11/11/21 2:24pm

Someone ought to post that on the board Ute fans use. The one other than CB!

SwampyCoug

11/11/21 3:36pm

What we really want to know is what do the 3 Utes in the basement podcast have

byublue42

11/11/21 3:36pm

Ute fans are like petulant children when they don't get their way.

slatecoug

11/11/21 4:26pm

I have wondered if the Wilson family reached out to the Chandler's to tell them

Boomcannon

11/11/21 6:08pm

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