He called his son, Jim, that night and said he thought Obama was “more than just a good politician”. “The offensive coordinator [Josh Blankenship], he told me he wanted me to come out for a visit. “I will consider October 27 the day something dear to me died. interestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseIan McMahan.ianmcmahanFriday 14 April 2017 10.