Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

"Dude, dude. No, dude, no! That's the first time there's ever been a fight in house among the staff right before we hit air. What is up!" .....and so began the show. Jim went on, "Hey, welcome to the program. I am Jim rome. Happy freaking Halloween...Imagine us rolling in here 4 hours before air. Nobody says a word, and we grind the thing out. And then, one minute before air we all pile into the studio...I started off by telling Kyle Brandt about and E mail that I received from Chris Manix cracking on Kyle Brandt. So Kyle returned fire and got into something I really can't mention on air...to when Alvin snapped for the first time in about 3 years...Don't mess with Friday Alvin."

Jim mentioned receiving another song parody from Jesus in Chicago. He wouldn't promise to play it but promised to try and play it. A little later he said they would take a poll to see if the audience wanted to hear it.

World Series Game 2
   Rome, "Yankee fans were gripping over AJ Burnett's Game 2 start last night at the stadium. And they had good reason to be."   Burnett had been winless in 3 previous post season starts with the Yankees. Rome went on, "He had something to prove. But, he proved it last night. Burnett manned up and he may have saved their season."

Lane Kiffin
   He was mentioned in a rap song by "Lil Wayne". Jim commented, "The Tennessee Vols may not be anywhere near the best team in the SEC, but they're definately the coolest."

Andre Agassi
   He admitted using Meth during his tennis career. Jim wants to comment further but he wants context. He wants to read the entire book. The publisher is only releasing a little at a time, trying to generate interest. Jim did say, "My initial response was one of disappointment."

Halloween
   E mails came in asking Jim for his take on Halloween. He gave it: "If you're over the age of 10 or 11 and you wear a costume, you're a tool. That's my take. You know it..."

Jesus in Chicago's YouTube rap about J. Stew
   Jim got around to playing it. It was an "ode" to J. Stew's "porn stache" set to the tune of  "The Monster Mash". In it he cited J. Stew's appearance in the movie "The Capture of the Green River Killer".

Alvin's "The Week that Was"
   The week in review in a montage of sound clips was played.

Guests

William Henderson (Former Green Bay Packer)
   Jim reset Brett Favre saying the Vikings were "...physically and from a talent level..This is the best team I've ever been on". William responded, "Brett's a savvy vet...this statement has been made in the past...He used it in '07 to describe the Packers. It's a great way to create chemistry with you players...I hope he doesn't really mean it."
Of the game Sunday, William said, "...I'm going to be one of the first ones to 'boo' and create disruption for his offense"

James Cameron (Academy Award winning Director)
   "Avatar" is his new movie. It comes out in December. It is Cameron's first feature film in 12 years. James says it feels good. An extended trailer will be shown on the giant screen at the new Cowboy stadium at a Cowboy game. James says, "This movie is all action. I made my chick flick with Titanic...I decided to make my 'guys' movie with 'Avatar'." It's the first big budget action flick shot in 3D.

Jarvis Green (New England Patriots)
   Rome asked about their game in London. Jarvis said it was a great experience. His wife went, they enjoyed themselves, and got a big win. Jim then asked Jarvis about the Dolphins "wildcat" offense, which they will soon face. Jarvis said, "You know what? It works....but it's still 11 against 11." Of the Broncos game, he told Jim that they were fired up to play them. "It was a tough game though. I wish we would have got the win."

Text Contest

Rome, "The text contest does not look very good. I'm  gonna kill it. Done."

Caller

No text contest opened up 1 minute for.....Trapper. He cracked back on Chad in Portland who had called in earlier. He told Chad, "Bring it 'Gump'."


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Jim Rome Clone Report

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started off with...

World Series Game 1
   There has been talk asking why were the Yankees so flat, so lifeless? What happened to the Yankees? Jim gave the answer, "I'll tell you exactly what happened to the Yankees. Cliff Lee 'happened' to the Yankees...He was dealing. He was 'filthy'...They may have to deal with that guy 3 times in a long series... The Yankees are now facing a must win situation in that Game 2." Derek Jeter was quoted, "Nope. You handle every game the same way." Rome responded, "AAAAHHHHH!"(the manual buzzer) Wrong answer, cap. I understand he has to say that." Chase Utley hit 2 home runs in the game. It was the first time since Babe Ruth that a lefty hit 2 home runs off another lefty.


E Mails

"Hey Rome. Chase Utley...Chase 'bleeping' Utley. Regards, the Yankees."
"Dear Rome, Hey Yankees, Yo holmes, smell you later. Sighned Home Field Advantage."

Twitter
   Rome has said that,"Twitter is a loaded gun for a number of athletes." Now comes a story of it being used by athletes responsibly. Carmelo Anthony dunked Paul Milsap and Twitter was used by many of his peers in the NBA to give him "ups".

Portland
   Jim will be broadcasting the show from Portland on Monday, November 2nd. This announcement brought about E mails cracking on Portland.

Weird Pictures
   First there were pictures being sent into the show of guys smoking pipes because Rome had asked, "When was the last time you saw a guy working a pipe?" Then pictures of guys with mustaches...then vanity plates, then people with bicycle helmets not on bikes. Today, a guy in Portland sent a picture of  a panhandler with a rabbit on a leash.

Guests

Charles Barkley (Former NBAer and TNT analyst)
   Charles wants to be an NBA General Manager. He is not, however, in a rush to take a bad job. Rome asked him if he thought someone is going to give him that opportunity. Charles said, "I hope so. They've given some of these other slugs jobs and they've sucked at it...give me my chance to suck, too."  Jim then asked him what coach he would hire if he needed to as a GM. Charles said two of the guys he would call first are Michael Cooper and Bill Laimbeer. On the Magic v Isaiah situation, Charles said, "I was disappointed in Magic... It happened so long ago... I think he should have went to Isaiah and talked to him...I like Magic. I like Isaiah." Chuck feels a lot of the criticism Isaiah Thomas has received in the last few years is uncalled for and unnecessary.

Cris Collinsworth (NBC Sports)
   He has a week off for the first time in years. He said, "I have no idea what to do." Rome brought up the Vikings vs the Packers at Green Bay this weekend. Cris said, "Aaron Rodgers is playing great and the receivers are making plays, and I don't know about the protection." Cris said the Packers are improved, but the Vikings are the team to beat in the NFC. Jim asked Cris what kind of reception Brett Favre will get in Green Bay. The response, "...I would be stunned in pregame introductions if they do anything but give him a standing ovation..."

Caron Butler (Washington Wizards)
   Jim asked him about giving up Mountain Dew and if it was really that hard to give up. Caron said, "Definately. It's something I've been trying to do over the last 3 seasons. He did have withdrawls. He was not joking at all. Caron says he feels better and more energetic.
The Wizards started off this season with a win over Dallas. Gilbert Arenas is back from his injury. Caron told us that Gilbert is not talking to the media as much and is "more explosive than I've ever seen him."

Text Contest

"Romey, the worst thing about Portland...it's not bums or rabbits on leashes. Dude, it's Chad!"

Triple U Sponsor: "When you drop an ice cube in your kitchen and you can't find it. Then you step over the wet spot an hour later in you socks." Emilio Textavez

Actual Triple U (Unfunny, Uninspired, Unreadable text of the day): "Enough talk about rabbits, Rome. It's time that you talked about some other furry creatures with buck teeth. Us! Yours, the Rat Family."

Result: "You're BLOCKED! Your BLOCKED! What do you expect me to say?"


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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim opened introducing the XR4ti crew as he usually does. During this he said, "...Kyle Brandt, illing, but working the E mail. Gonna gut it out, man's game. Hey, be an athlete, man. Yeah, but bro, I think I might be "swined up".  Later Rome said to the audience to not get carried away. Kyle had not been diagnosed with H1N1. But, "...He did say I think I'm "swined out" bro.

Also in the intro, Jim said he would be interviewing Knowshon Moreno later in the show. Rome informed us, "Four weeks in a row the Broncos have delivered a guest...Obviously they're buying into the Karma."
There was also a reset of a call yesterday. A fairly new listener, Jack in Indy, called and said that he liked Jim and interviews but said the callers were horrible and they're ruining the show. That call was said to have inspired a lot of feedback during and after yesterday's show.

LA Clippers
   One day after announcing the injury to blake Griffin, "The Clips had to open up their season watching their 'land lords' collect their Championship 'ice' right on the floor that they sublet from them," Rome told us. He continued, "Well, actually they didn't have to watch, because their coach, Mike Dunleavy wouldn't let them watch...You probably don't want to show your guys something that they're never going to get anyway.

Twitter
   Jim reset KC Chiefs RB Larry Johnson's Twitter activity. He was "sent packing" on a suspension by the Chiefs. Jim said, "Twitter's the best. Twitter is hilarious."

Caron Butler
   The Washington Wizards player lost 11 pounds in the off season. His regimen? He gave up the 6 pack a day habit of Mountain Dew. He said it was the toughest thing he had to do. He explained that he had a can on his nightstand because he couldn't get through the night without one. Rome mused, "That is awesome. If you can't get through the night without crushing a Dew, you're an addict."

Callers or no Callers?
   The debate has happened before, but not lately. The topic of the day stemmed from the call yesterday mentioned above. Jim asked, "What goes through your mind when I say, "Let's go to the phones?"

Caller

Rome went to a "Bobby in LA" and got no answer. We then hear Bobby in the backround discussing a bar  tab!
A little later Jim's addressed the caller or no caller question again. "Jack's (the guy complaining about callers) getting hammered and Bobby's a hero. (In the e mails). I guess that answers my question about what to do with the callers."
Rome began to take more calls. Another was from Dave in Rochester. He was monotone and sounded sad. Jim said he sounded like a John Hancock financial commercial.
The point was that we listen not only for good callers, but also for especially bad ones because they make us laugh.

NFL referees
   After the hit a ref took last weekend, there is talk of having them wear helmets. The ones like the players! The take: "They should risk the injury to keep their dignity! It's going to be awesome. Awesome for how ridiculous they will look."

Guests

Knowshon Moreno (Denver Broncos)
   Off the top, Jim asked him if playing in the NFL was as he thought it would be. Knowshon said it was more than he expected. He cited the level of preparation and the physical play.
Denver had some upheaval during the spring and summer. Jim asked him what he was thinking about that. Knowshon said he wasn't worried. He just wanted to find his way and role on the team.  Knowshon spoke of asking for the #27 jersey formerly worn by cornerback Darren Williams who ws killed in 2007. Knowshon wanted to honor Darren and met and asked Darren's parents for the honor.

Phillip Rivers (San Diego Chargers)
   Rome reset the Adrian Wilson interview yesterday where he "shouted out" to Phillip Rivers. That led to today's interview. The two were friends at the dorms at NC State.
Jim then asked if the Chargers could take something from the win over a low performing Chiefs team. Phillip felt they could. He mentioned the Chargers slow starts in recent years. He said, "You have to win the first one to get on a roll." The negativity that has surrounded the team was brought up. Rivers said they have not let it seep into the locker room. Rivers agreed that they are only as good as their 3-3 record, but said they are going to get better than a .500 team.

Text Contest

"Hey Rome. Caron Butler may have been addicted to a 6 pack of Dew. But my addiction is was worse, 6 pack abs. Signed J. Stew" J. in the Nati

"Unwar weaklings that take the elevator to the 2nd floor when carrying nothing." Emilio Textavez

Triple U sponsor: "Daylight savings time. Unwar KB's inexplicable blackball of my E mails."

Actual Triple U: "So, Caron Butler gave up his Dew? I lose mine. Regards, Baldric Woods."

Result: "That's very Triple U."


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Show.

Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

"A tremendous Tuesday to you. Welcome to the program", Rome started.

Topics:

Redskins vs Eagles
   Quoting Rome, "Hard to imagine why the Redskins did not hang 50 on Philadelphia withe their new "Bingo Caller" in the booth. I thought dialing up "B9" was a great call in the Red Zone. I thought that "G27" call..........This is not on Sherm Lewis. It's on the Redskins for calling Lewis."  Jim then revisited the subject of "the cruel and inhumane treatment of Jim Zorn." Rome said ownership is trying to break Zorn's will to get him to quit so they won't have to pay him.

Georgia vs Florida

Georgia coach Mark Richt had his team celebrate on the field after an early TD in 2007. Florida still hasn't forgotten. A Gator player said, "...We can't just let it be a one year thing where we feel like we took care of it."  Jim Rome commented, "..generations of Gators will pile on Georgia".

LA Clippers
   #1 overall draft pick Blake Griffin broke his kneecap in a recent preseason game. Jim said, "How utterly Clipper of something like that to happen." He then recalled Blake playing "Yakety Sax" in the backround of an interview in the Jungle.

Screened Out Caller

Jim told the audience that a guy called wanting to do a "Sapphire in my glass" parody of "hot sauce in my bag." J. Stew told him that wasn't good enough. The guy then claimed he was Dennny Neagle's step dad and could Jim at least play Denny's famous "train whistle" sound byte. Rome did. Then said, " A human being should not be able to make this sound."

This started a new "thread". E mails began coming in saying things like, "Hey Rome. I am Brad in Corona's step dad. Will you play his Lakers Euros take for me?" (Chad in Portland) ...and ,"Hey Rome. I am, like, Miss Teen South Carolina's step dad and can you, like, such as, play her answer from the Miss Teen USA Pageant?"  Also there was, "Hey Jim. I work for Hanes, and we make sweat pants in my factory..." Rome asked, "I wonder where that's going." He continued with the E mail, "...can you please play Carl in Rosemead's call?"

 E Mail

"Entitlement Eric" called out Frances in Glendale, amongst others. Frances responded, "...Memo to Eric Smothers...take it all away." This was a reference to a Steve Elkington interview where he brought up Tommy Smothers. Jim Replayed Elk's comments.

Steve Elkington Video Parody





Guests

Antoine Bethea (Indianapolis Colts)
   The Colts are 6-0. Antoine thinks they are Super Bowl good, as they were in 2006. He said all 3 phases of the team are playing really well. The defense has not allowed a TD since October 4th. He told Rome that they were flying around and having fun. The Colts have a new Defensive Coordinator and they are being more aggressive. Bob Sanders came back Sunday. Antoine told us that Bob helped him out early in his career.

Matt Barkley (USC  Quarterback)
   He is a true freshman. Jim asked if his experiences so far have been surreal. Matt said he knew he wanted to be the starting QB , knew it entailed a lot, and is trying to "do what the USC quarterback should be doing". Matt has known Matt Leinart and has gotten advice from him. Barkley also told Rome that his faith and his parents have kept him grounded.

Brad Lidge (Philadelphia Phillies)
   They have been off for 5 days . Brad felt they needed the rest. The team is excited to be playing the Yankees in the World Series. Jim asked if they are looking to, not only repeat, but create a dynasty of sorts. Brad said it's possible since core players are locked up for a while. The team believed they would win the whole thing in the beginning of the season.

Adrian Wilson (Arizona Cardinals)
   They just beat the Giants in their stadium on national TV. Adrian said they expected to win that game. He said people are still skeptical of what kind of team they are, even after making it to the Super Bowl. He told Jim that people look at the past history of Cardinal teams. Jim asked Adrian about Pat Tillman. Adrian said Pat Tillmman had taken him under his wing and showed him the ropes.

Text Contest

No text contest today

Huge Call of the Day

No huge call today



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Jim Rome Clone Report

Summary of today's show

First word out of Jim's mouth..."YEAH!" (Followed by the "Quad Yeah! clip.)
Then, "I don't think that guy was saying that on Sunday. My man, Will Gay. Sometimes you gotta smack your own. He got trucked! It's all right, Will. It happens to everybody. Well, everybody who gets in front of Adrian Peterson."

E mail

"Dear Van Smack, YEEAAHH! Uh oh! Signed, 'All Day's'cleats and Will Gay's face." Adam in Calgary

Topics

NFL

Bengals beat the Bears
   Rome asked, "How pissed do you think the Chicago Bears are right now?" Cedric Benson had been a Bears draft pick. He didn't do well and had off the field problems. Sunday, as a Bengal running back, Benson "...completely embarrassed and humiliated them" according to Rome.

Mark Sanchez
   Jim said he is a big Mark Sanchez "guy". Mark is now catching heat for "...slamming that hot dog on the sideling during that blowout (of the Raiders)", as Jim put it. Jim went on, "Now that's cool. That's awesome...When was the last time you saw anybody eat anything during an NFL game?"  Sanchez later apologized.

The Raiders
   Romes take: "Hey, by the way, Raiders. thanks for picking me up. I go out of my was on Friday to talk about how you turned the corner, potentially, and then you show up like that."

NFL Official gets hit.
   Romes version, "Vikings special teammer Jeff Dugan ran right through an official. Biggest hit of the game. Frankly, it looked like it didn't have to happen, either... It doesn't seem like he had to run that old guy face first into the turf. But he did. Can you imagine if he tried that with Hochuli? He would have gotten up swinging."

Cowboys
   Jim says the Cowboys have a new #1 receiver, the undrafted Miles Austin. Rome thinks he looks like the Yankees Alex Rodriguez. The take: "...But dude, this whole little 'Face Off' thing he's got going with A-Rod is not cool...I don't know how these guys did that ...He's got to give him back his face. Now it's just getting creepy."

Brandon Marshall
   He appeared on Jim's TV show, Jim Rome is Burning. In the interview he took responsibility for his bad behavior earlier in the year. Marshall said, "I went about it the wrong way... Instead of me handling it like a man, I just act like a little, immature brat. You know, let's be honest." Jim commented on the radio today, "In reality it was a perfect answer."

Larry Johnson on Twitter
   The Kansas City Chief Tweeted that his father "...got more credentials than most of these pro coaches...He played for the Redskins briefly, our coach, nothing." Rome said, "I've heard of 'My dad can beat up you dad", but I've never heard of  "My dad can out coach my NFL coach'."

ALCS
   The Yankees advance to the World Series. Rome's take: "I don't care that they lost. It's how they lost, which bothers me, if I were and Angel fan...Because that was not Angels baseball."

Guest

Jackie MacMullan (Author, ESPN.com)
   She co-wrote the recent book, "When the Game Was Ours" with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. (With content about Isaiah Thomas)  Jim asked when Magic and Isaiah's friendship fell apart. She said that  "Magic's HIV diagnosis and the way that Isaiah handled it was really the last straw." She continued, "You have to go back to 1987." She told us Isaiah had made comments about Larry Bird and people were coming to Magic about those comments since they were friends. Magic was about to play in the NBA finals and was irritated to have to deal with that. Then Jackie said that in the 1988 Finals the Pistons were playing the Lakers, and that at one point in the series Magic and Isaiah had to be separated. Jackie said she believes Isaiah did question Magic's sexuality but not in a malicious way..."He didn't set out to destroy Magic."  Lastly, she said, "There's no way in this Earth that Isaiah Thomas thought everything was the same (between them)."

Text Contest

"War G-Tech kicking Virginia Tech's butt on Saturday. Give it to me Rome, "All the Way Turnt Up".

"Hey Jim, Don't get ahead of yourself, Canada. You only have a job because you can't lose a job herding reindeer." Consentual Text

Triple U Sponsor: "The guy that starts the 'Wave' and tries to shame you for not joining in." The Clone in the 832

Triple U: (Jim suppressing a laugh) "My dad would kill your dad. Signed OJ's kid."

Response: " T in the 'Nati, you are BLOCKED! Never has anybody been more BLOCKED  than T in the 'Nati."

Huge Call of the Day

No winner today.


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Jim Rome Clone Report

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started, "You know I've got to start you off with a 'YEAH'." (Followed by the "Quad Yeah" clip.)
"What's up, clones?"

1st topic was the Magic Johnson book and the content regarding Isaiah Thomas. Jim reset the topic. Then, "It's almost impossible to pick a side in the Magic v Isaiah free-for-all. But let me say this, Erv may have done the impossible. He may have made Zeke look like a sympathetic figure." Isaiah Thomas said he's been blindsided by these allegations.  Rome asked, "What's Magic doing killing his best old ex-friend... in a book, anyway?...How does Magic Johnson not pull Isaiah Thomas aside at some point and just call him on it?...and tell him to shut his mouth. Question him. Ask him, are you saying these things?" Later Rome went on, "If you want to handle it. You handle it with your guy face to face."
Later Jim emphasized that he thinks Magic believed Isaiah was talking about him after his HIV positive test, but the question remained if Isaiah really did or were people just telling Magic he was.

ALCS
   The series is going back to New York with the Angels win.  Rome commented, "What a game that was last night. That was wild..wild. Mike Scioscia's off the hook, at least for a night."
John Lackey was pulled out with a 4 run lead in the 7th inning after he got Johnny Damon to fly out. Rome wondered why. The next pitcher gave up the lead.

Romes admonishment
   Coming back from a break, Jim told the E mailers, "I'm trying to have a legitimate discussion about Magic and Isaiah. You can stop with all your Red Lobster resets. Chad, you can stop being Chad in Portland any time you want."

The Raiders
   Coach Tom Cable will not be facing criminal charges for his role in an altercation that left assistant coach Randy Hansen with a "broken face". (The Maury Povich, "Andrew, you are NOT the father clip was played.)

Guests

Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars)
   He is coming off a 3 TD, 133 yard rushing game on Sunday.  They are in their bye week. He said it was timely. Some guys on the team need to heal up. MJD, as Rome called him, said some guys play football for different reasons. He added, "The great players...they play for the respect. The money's going to come with the respect." Jim asked if former teammate Fred Taylor mentored him and helped him. MJD said Fred mentored him from day one.  At the very end of the interview, MJD said, "Hey...you dogged me... you said I was always thinking about myself." Jim replied,"I don't remember saying that." After the commercial, we find out that MJD was just joking. He "Rick Rolled" Rome!

Jake Long (Miami Dolphins)
   They had a slow start but they've won 2 in a row. Jake agreed it was a big hit when Chad Pennington got hurt. Jake has total faith in Chad Henne, though. He said Chad thrives under pressure. Jake then responded to a question about the Jets' reaction to the loss to Miami. He said they didn't pay attention to it. He likes blocking for Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown.

Dana White (UFC President)
   UFC 104 is on Saturday. Dana said ticket sales are good. He often gives away tickets on Twitter. He said he is aware of the economic situation in our country. The main event on Saturday is Lyoto Machida vs Mauricio Rua for the Light Heavyweight Championship. Dana thinks there will be fireworks in that fight: "No jiu jitsu no wrestling, two of the best strikers in the business going toe to toe with punches, kicks, knees, and elbows." He also said they've come to a stalemate in contract negotiations with fighter Dan Henderson.

Text Contest

"War Jim and Marty having a more peaceful break up than Magic and Zeke. Think of Alvin."

Triple U sponsor: "Hiccups"

Actual Triple U: "It killed me to watch the Yankees get beat last night. Regards, Soupy Sales." Ugly Bob

Result: "You're putting me in a bad spot, Bob. I badly want to BLOCK you. But it would ruin Kyle Brandt's weekend. You're warned, Bob. One more warning and you are done. That's a bad text.

Huge Call of the Day

Doug in Milwaukee basically and admittedly went Jeff in Richmond. He got racked! Rome said,"Jeff in Richmond's got a clone."


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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim opened up with college football, specifically the Ohio State situation. After their loss to Purdue, more is being said about Terrell Pryor and how coach Jim Tressel is using him. Jim brought up teammate DeVier Posey's comment. Jim said,"...(Posey) finally rushed to Pryor's defense, I think. Posey said, and I quote, 'There's only one Tim Tebow in this world, and I don't really know what people want from Pryor. He's going to get better. He really can't do much worse', end of quote. UH OH!" Rome said maybe that didn't come out right.  Even Pryor's high school coach weighed in, "I'd like to see some zone read plays where, with one mistake by the defense, he can be gone..." Rome added, "The guy's right. You don't recruit terrell Pryor and try to turn him into Bobby Hoying."  Why bring him in and not adjust the system, was Jim's point.  Pryor said Lebron James is mentoring him.

Speaking of Lebron
   Maxim magazine asked Lebron who he would like to dunk on in the world. James said if it didn't have to be a basketball player it would be George W. Bush.  This led to many comments and E mails.

Washington Redskins
   Rome asked, "How's your week going, Jim Zorn?...Zorn will not be better for having gone through this catastrophe...Do the right thing, man. Put Zorn out of his misery. If they're going to fire him, and they are, do it now."

Philadelphia Phillies
   They are headed to the World Series.  They celebrated, but only mildly. The talk was of 4 more games. However, Philly fans celebrated wildly. Jim played a news clip telling of one guy climbing a tree and another trying to knock him out with a "Roman candle". Jim asked if they did this for and NLCS win, what will they do if they win the World Series, especially over the Yankees?  He added, "It's going to be awesome!"

Jeff Fisher situation
   Now some of his players are commenting on his appearance at a charity event where he wore a Colts jersey to "feel what it's like to be a winner". Keith Bulluck said, "It didn't make me laugh at all." Jim Rome still said Fisher did nothing wrong.

"All the Way Turnt Up"
   Jim told us this song is the rallying cry of the Georgia Tech football team. It repeats those five words continuously. The take: "It's repetitive, but catchy." This topic also garnered a lot of audience response.

Callers

Mike in Tacoma called and covered many topics in rapid succession. He got run! Jim said, "Self edit, man!"

Smack Off runner up Mike in Indy also called. He cracked on Joe in Hollywood, Jeff Fisher, and the Yankees.  He also renewed his fued with Brad in Corona, and , of course, ended his call with, "I do declare. I do declare. Now I'm done...Rack me!"

Guests

Paul Johnson (Football coach of Georgia Tech)
   They just got a home win over a top five team, Virginia Tech. It was a big win for the program because Virginia Tech has been top dog in their conference for so long. There were doubts his system would work on "this level". Georgia Tech runs the ball a lot. Some have said they are "3 yards and a cloud of dust". Paul disagreed since they have the most plays over 50 yards in the conference.

Jalen Rose (Former NBA and University of Michigan star)
   Rome brought up a soon to be released book about Magic Johnson and Isaiah Thomas. Magic said Isaiah was blackballed from the 1992 Olympic team. It was said no one on the team wanted Thomas on the team, not just Michael Jordan. Jalen's response, "First off. This story has my stomach in knots. I have personal relationships with both of these gentlemen...this hurts me dearly... The Dream Team scenario...  That's something that we always knew. It's just now being confirmed." Then Jim continued, "Even worse in the book, there is an accusation from Magic that Isaiah was responsible for spreading rumors that Johnson was gay or bisexual after Johnson tested positive for HIV...Thomas has vehemently denied that he ever said anything like that behind Magis'c back." Jalen repeated, "My stomach is in knots." Then continued, "I'm shocked, angry, and so hurt...I want to get to the bottom of it." Jim then asked, "Who do you believe?" Jalen answered, "I will find out."

Text Contest

No text contest today. The Jalen Rose interview ran up until the end of the show.

Jungle Feuds

Mike in Indy's call brought back this topic

Brad in Corona vs Mike in Indy
Brad in Corona vs Vic in NoCal
Vic in NoCal vs Stu in Manhattan
Vic in NoCal vs Jay Mohr


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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started with...

ALCS
   The Yankees laid a beat down on the Angels last night. Rome said, "Jow Girardi went from being a guy who overmanaged and over thought everything to a genius overnight. Because bringing back CC Sabathia on 3 days rest turned out to be a brilliant play."

NLCS
   Manny Ramirez missed the end of Monday's game while taking a shower. Rome said it has been a while but "Planet Man Ram" is back. Rome went on, "I'd say it's good to be back, but, it's not." Manny is quoted as saying, "I was taking a shower. I came out and I saw it on television..." Rome continued, "My man, you're not supposed to find out whether or not you won from John Kruk. You're on the team."

John Hancock commercials
   There was discussion and E mails about depressing "John Hancock" financial T.V.commercials. Rome called them "the most depressing commercials ever...brutal." They are about terminal illnesses, retirement money lost, etc.

Rolling Stone Magazine
   The publication did and article on Brown's coach Eric Mangini. It referred to him as the "Augustus Gloop" of the NFL and said he's brought "a hurricane Andrew of football mismanagement to Cleveland." Jim said, "Nice Wonka smack, Rolling Stone." Many jokes, sound bytes and E mails came up on the subject.

Callers

Richard in the ATL was on hold 2 hours, 15 minutes. He told J. Stew he had some "zingers". References he used: "Brother", "struggling" (twice), "now I'm done", and an original zinger, "T-Pain" for Terrell Pryor. He got racked!

Nate in Portland got run by the "manual buzzer".

Guests

Jimmie Johnson (#48 NASCAR)
   He has won 3 of the first 5 races in the chase playoff. Jim said it appeared Jimmie's 4th championship was his to lose, then asked him if he could taste it.  Jimmie responded, " I can see it out there...It's tough to get too excited about things. I mean in our sport there's so many variables that can come up and bite you during the course of a race. They also discussed how some say Jimmie's recent dominance is actually not good for the sport.

Visanthe Shianco (Minnesota Vikings)
   He had 2 TD receptions on Sunday. He says their offense is emphasizing a balance of pass and run. Previously, Adrian Peterson was carring the weight of the offense. He said teammate Percy Harvin is very hard to tackle. Of Jared Allen, he said,"...motor never stops, relentless...he practices just like he plays. He also told us Brett Favre progressed in their system,and they are all on the same page.

Tony Scheffler (Denver Broncos)
   He is a tight end who had 6 receptions and 1 TD against the Chargers. He started by saying he is a long time listener of the show and a big fan. Jim thanked him. Tony agreed that they have a new persona. Tony told us that Brian Dawkins is a team leader. He said the Broncos were "like the NFL version of you boy Wing Foward...everyone had us last man, all season."

Text contest

"War seeing Rome on that horders show throwing a temper tantrum and refusing to throw away any of his old phones." Ronnie Textico

"Hey Rome, excellent interview with that guy, you know, my man 'Homeslice'. I really enjoyed it. Signed Brett Favre."  Dez from Guam

Triple U sponsor: "When a coworker brings donuts for the office and somebody only eats half of a donut and leaves the other half."  Handsome Rick in Saratoga

Actual Triple U: None...out of time!

Text Contest Video
This video parodies how I got blocked!





Huge Call of the Day

No huge call today


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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

After greeting the audience Jim gave out the phone number to call the show. It is 1-800-636-8686. Rome said there were opportunities to call today, but, "...You have to get through Jason Stewart. Stew is like a steel trap. Stew has done this for 10 years. Stew will sniff out a bad phone call.....Don't mess with Stew."

1st topic
   Denver Broncos vs San Diego chargers Monday Night Football game.
      Jim commented, "If Denver was the worst 5-0 team, then now they are the worst 6-0 team. Josh McDaniels is the smartest guy in the room...It was a classic trap game. The Broncos were coming off an emotional win and were now on the road against a divisional opponent."

Rome feels the Chargers aren't right. He said their "soft and bewildered" defense has spread to special teams. Also, "Don't look for them to come back this year."

New York Yankees
   Jim said that manager Joe Girardi overmanaged, "...case in point: You going out to bother, ERRR, check on Andy Petit after he allowed a run and was facing Vladimir Guererro. Instead of letting your vet work through it...you disrupt him, you probably irritate him. Then the next thing you know Vlady is running around the bases and the game is tied."

New Vanity Plates
   All on Corvettes: "RAD DUDE", "EUD LOSE", "USINGLE"

Callers

A guy named Greg in Sun Valley (a community in Los Angeles, CA) called.

Donna in Tuscon called and reset the clones take on Aaron Rodgers yesterday and whether he was downcast and/or wooden and laconic.



Throwback Uniforms
Jim Rome acknowledged being front and center on the Denver Broncos bandwagon but hates their "mustard" throwback uniforms.

NLCS
   Jim said it looked like the Dodgers were in a good spot in game 4 until Philly came back on them. Further, "The Dodgers match up well with them but Philly is so much tougher."

Guests

Jonathan Vilma (New Orleans Saints)
   Jim called him the quarterback of the defense and ask Jonathan about being that. Vilma said it was about getting everyone lined up in the right spot. He likes what he does and loves the extra work it calls for in practice and in the film room. The Saints' defense has been slighted all year but Jonathan doesn't worry about it. He just keeps playing good ball. Of Drew Brees, he said, "the stats don't lie. He is by far the best QB in the NFL right now.

Stewart Mandel (Sports Illustrated.Com writer)
   Rome mentioned talking to Texas QB Colt McCoy and him feeling he is playing better this year than last. Stewart did not agree. He said, "I don't think he's gotten worse, but he doesn't seem to have the same connection with his receivers this year. Jim asked if Texas can play better as they have indicated. Again Stewart disagreed. He said by now teams have found their identity and would be surprised if there offense got a lot better. Of Florida, Stewart thinks they're okay now, and Tim Tebow is looking himself again after his concussion. Of USC, he sees them having a chance to figure in the National title picture.

LaMarr Woodley (Pittsburgh Steelers)
   They have beaten the Cleveland Browns 12 times in a row. Asked if he still considers them a rival, LaMarr said yes he does and you can't overlook teams. Cincinnati celebrated a lot in their win over the Steelers. Pittsburgh will remember. "They celebrated too much in my book" said LaMarr. Steelers play the Vikings next. Jim mentioned trying to stop Adrian Peterson and then having to deal with Brett Favre if you put 8 men in the box. LaMarr said they would approach that by balancing things out defensively. Asked of his alma mater Michigan facing Penn State this weekend, LaMarr said,"We're definately going to take care of them."

Text Contest

"Hey Rome. War me joining a couples bowling league and asking Guidrey for advice on wrist guards." Fuzzy in the 716

"War Janet telling Alvin that monsters don't exist on Halloween."

Triple U Sponsor: "Tools that think it's okay to jump to front of the line because they'll just take a second." Emilio Textavez

Rome then said,"And there's somebody here trying to text me about Norv Turner and what he uses for shaving cream."

Result: "You're BLOCKED!"

Huge Call of the Day

Rome said as the show closed," Greg in Sun Valley would have won the huge call had we not run out of time."


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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim opened up with college football.

USC vs Notre Dame
   Charlie Weis is 0-5 against USC. He was defiant in defeat, however. He said his team "fought hard. This team is a bunch of fighters..."  Rome said, "Congrats, Chuck. Your guys played really, really hard...and lost...again in another big game...So no credit for having a team that didn't quit...Five years in and you're still looking for that one signature victory...They didn't bring you in to almost beat USC a couple of times."

Jim says Pete Carroll likes Matt Barkley a lot.

Texas
   Jim commented,"Texas did what it had to do, but not much more. I think the only difference in that game was the Karma."

Nebraska
   Rome had two words for Nebraska : "Uh oh!"

Ohio State  loses to Purdue
   Jim's take  to "The Vest", "Terrell Pryor shouldn't be turning the ball over 4 times, man, nor should he be getting worse under your watch, man."

Florida
   They just did survive. Jim, "You know the difference in that game, don't you?...Timothy Richard Tebow."

Pro Football

NY Jets
   They lost to the Bills.   The take: "When you're winning you're'swaggerliscious'. When you're losing you're just a blowhard."

The Raiders
   The Raiders win! Jim, "The Raiders got over. How about JaMarcus Russell finally showing up?"

The Saints
   They beat previously the unbeaten Giants. Rome, "You can not stop them. They are the best team in the NFL right now."

Jim Zorn
   "Put this cat out of his misery."

Jim's Horse

Royal Punisher won the third race at Santa Anita yesterday. Jim Rome in the winners circle!

Guests

Cal Ripken Jr. (MLB  Hall of Famer, TBS commentator)
   Cal thinks the Phillies' Cliff Lee is this year's version of Cole Hamels.  Cal and the guys at TBS  didn't think Hiroki Kuroda would be able to pitch effectively after a long lay off. Jim asked if an 11-0 loss the Dodgers absorbed would rattle around in their heads. Cal didn't think it would as much as a loss in a close game they may feel they could have won. Rome brought up that Cal had said this was the playoff A-Rod would get hot, get clutch, and get it done. Jim asked what made him think that. Cal said, "Well, I think I was just hoping."

(After the interview, E mailers wanted Jim to replay the call of a guy who didn't like Cal Ripken and expressed his desire to spray Cal "in the face with a full mace spray".  Jim said ,"No! ...out of respect to Cal.)

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers QB)
   He thinks he's played "pretty well" and feels he has improved. But he's still not at the level he is capable of. Aaron credits the teams defense, but says the offense need improvement. Rodgers also mentioned having to take a lot on his shoulders. Jim said, "Hey Aaron. Nobody said playing QB in the NFL was going to be easy. But to hear you lay it out like that...You're stressing me out, and I've got nothing to do with it. Is this thing aging you pretty quickly?" Rodgers said, "Dealing with the media is part of the job. There's always going to be critics, no matter if you're playing great or playing below your standards."

(E mail : "Aaron Rodgers needs to relax and enjoy himself more, signed Librarians and Undertakers." Joe in Tampa.   Another, "Damn, A Rodg. Loosen up. Smile a little."   A third, "...he sounds like he's ready to jump out of a window.")

Matt Schaub (Houston Texans QB)
   They are coming off a big win on the road at Cincinnati. Matt gave credit to the Offensive Line. He also spoke of the 3 phases of the game: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. RB Steve Slayton creates mismatches when catching balls out of the backfield. Matt said that makes him better and adds a dynamic weapon to their offense.

Text Contest
   By Jason Stewart with the "J. Stew" song playing in the backround

"War Alvin waking up Romey and Janet at 2 a.m. and asking if he can sleep in their bed because he had a bad dream." Emilio Textavez

"Dear Jim, the "D" and the fence is so tired, sincerely, a roll of toilet paper and a box of "Tide".

"Hey Rome. Was that Aaron Rodgers of J. Stew? Dude sounded like he was "looking for... Debbie".

Triple U Sponsor: "Those losers looking surprised and jubilant that the fake wings really are from Pizza Hut." Rob in Little Rock

Triple U (Unfunny, Uninspired, Unreadable): "Hey Rome. Aaron Rodgers has problems with protection? Who are you telling, bro? Regards. Evan. Evan Fields."

Result: "You're BLOCKED!"

Huge Call of the Day

The call by Trevor Denman of Royal Punisher's win at Santa Anita yesterday.


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                                           Happy Birthday J. Stew

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim opened the show with a Friday "Quad Yeah!"

Topics

NLCS
   Jim asked Dodger manager Joe Torre (not in an interview), "Where was the hook when 21 year old Clayton Kershaw was unraveling in the 5th inning last night?" Rome played Joe Torre's response to a similar question during a news conference. Then he gave Joe the "manual buzzer".
Jim said the McCourts, Dodger owners, stole the thunder of the game one loss by announcing their marital separation. He said their impending divorce will affect the payroll, and therefore, the team and the fans.

USC vs Notre Dame
   Jim feels the Trojans are beatable, and if Notre Dame doesn't beat them now, they never will in the Pete Carroll era. Jim's pick: USC by 7. He did say, however, that Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen can lock up the Heisman with a good performance.

Rush Limbaugh reset
   A caller said a divisive person from the other end of the political spectrum would have been denied the opportunity to own an NFL franchise also. Rome said the topic is emotionally charged with tremendous heat on both sides. Jim cited a study that showed that 70% of NFL owners political contrubutions went to Republicans. That seems to back up the opinion that the NFL simply doesn't want controversy.

Caller

A caller said he went to kylebrandt.com and, though underconstruction, has an upside down pistol as the "r" in Brandt. The caller asked what gives him the right to do that. He basically went on a little rant cracking on Kyle. Kyle then came on and said the guy had earlier E mailed basically the same thing.

Guests

Eddie Royal (Denver Broncos)
   He caught 10 passes on Sunday. He didn't expect that, saying, "..we take what the defense gives us."  Of QB Kyle Orton, Eddie says, "He's a great leader, he studies a lot of film. He's a hard worker, comes to work every day in practice...and that's what we need right now. Eddie also said they were definately all in when it comes to coach Josh McDaniels' program.

Jerry Cantrell and Mike Inez (Alice in Chains rock band)
   They have a new album out for the first time in a long time. The path to the new album started with them just hanging out together again. They started playing a little music. Theat led to some gigs and tours. They then came up with some new material. They have a connection with Pearl Jam.  Jerry is a Steeler and Seahawk fan. Mike is a Raider fan. He said the fans are not happy. He went to a game and heard a guy in the beer line say, "We're one injury away from being a .500 team, and that's Al Davis' stroke.

Quentin Jammer (San Diego Chargers)
   He doesn't feel the upcoming game with the Broncos is a "must win" game, but it is a huge game. Rome asked if they will come out swinging. Quentin said they always come out swinging. Of the Broncos, Jammer said they are playing like a 5-0 team.

Text Contest

no text contest today

Rome's horses

Royal Punisher will race at Santa Anita on Sunday, October 18th.


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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

In hour one, Jim started out with Washington Redskins Hall of Famer John Riggins. Jim told us that John turned 60 this year. Jim said, "But he is rolling tape, smoking fools, and lighting up chumps." Riggins made a YouTube video that Rome said, "...starts like a backyard pow wow, but quickly disenegrates into a blood bath." "Riggo" as Rome called him, said the Redskins owner castrated the head coach, Jim Zorn. Of Zorn, Riggo said he would be better served coaching his sons high school team. Further, Riggins said the GM of the Redskins is no GM at all and should be analyzing games for ESPN. Of the rant, Rome said, "I'm not ready to say that he is moving in on (Donald) Trump v Rosie, because nobody is, but Riggo is at least on 'The Donalds' block."

In hour two, caller Ken in Sacramento, was glad Rush Limbaugh is now out of a group seeking to buy the St. Louis Rams. Jim Rome said,"What it comes down to is this. It's not so much politics. I'm sure a lot of the owners, politically, are pretty well in line with Rush Limbaugh...As violent as the NFL is...the shield is pretty vanilla. Rush, frankly, is just too hot to handle. Too controversial. The risk is greater than the reward. All the things that made Rush Limbaugh Rush Limbaugh are the very thimgs the NFL thinks would be bad for their brand.
Callers called in on both sides. Some said it was political,and not just about Rush's divisiveness.

Guests

Keith Brooking (Dallas Cowboys)
   12 years in the league, Keith came to the Cowboys this year from the Falcons. It has rejuvenated him. He agreed there is extra scrutiny on the Dallas Cowboys. Keith said , "We are a very good football team. We have to get rid of mental mistakes. " When asked of Tony Romo, Keith said he gives Tony very high marks.
"He works extremely hard...nobody knows what it is like to be the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys."

Torri Hunter (LA Angels of Anaheim)
   He is feeling good before the ALCS. Jim said that people said that the Red Sox had the Angels number. Torri said it would be a different scene in their series. Rome asked him how he knew. Torri said they played with purpose and passion all season, while having fun at the same time. He told us the Angels got closer with the tragedy of the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart.

John Ondrasik (Musician, Five for Fighting)
   He is a good friend of Jim Rome. He has a new album entitled "Slice". John spoke of he song "Superman" and of his change in perspective from his first album to his fifth.  The song, "Nowhere Bar" : John thanked Jim for "the best first line of a Five For Fighting song ever." "She wanted a hotel with a lobby." It came from talk amongst friends when they were in Cabo San Lucas on vacation.



Text Contest

"War me getting in a fight with and old man while trying to take a picture of him working a pipe."

"Hey Jim. Gotta ask. Do you have any birthday cake left over? Jay Mohr"

Triple U sponsor: "Nipple rings"

Actual Triple U: "Dear Jim. Not dead, can't quit? Well, I quit. Signed Captain Lou Albano"

Result: You're BLOCKED! "Right, he passed away. Very Respectful.


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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

                              Happy Birthday Jim Rome!

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started out giving the rundown of the show. He said he had and open phone first hour. He then corrected himself by giving himself a manual buzzer. Alvin followed that with a portable buzzer. Rome said Tony Gonzalez would be a guest in the first hour.  Jim told Alvin to restart the show. The music played and Jim restarted, saying he was using his one "mulligan" he gets a year.

Topics

Rush Limbaugh as a part of a group looking to buy the St. Louis Rams.
   Rome said, "Sometimes doors will open up for you if you're Rush Limbaugh and sometimes they will slam shut. Sometimes it's great to be Rush Limbaugh, and sometimes it's not."  Jim then explained that the NFL owners are a private group and don't have to let people they don't want in regardless of their celebrity or money.

Cleveland Browns
   Brady Quinn has put his home up on the market. The trade deadline is a week away. Jim said, "He'll probably pull a Braylon Edwards and morph into Joe Montana wherever he ends up."

Instant Replay in MLB
   Jim said, "They have instant replay in MLB. Just not nearly enough of it. Expand the reviewable list."

New York Jets
   They are still dismissing the wildcat offense as a gimmick.  Rome said, "Stop crying about the wildcat. You got owned."

Raiders
   Giants player, Antonio Pierce said playing the Raiders felt like a practice or a scrimmage. Rome commented, "Raider week has become a bye week."

Vanity Plates
   Vanity plates have become a topic on the show the last few days. One from a while back was "NICETRY"  on a Corvette. Then yesterday there was "OMGFAST" also on a Corvette. Today a picture of one was sent in from a Ferrari that said,"UWISH". Jim said,"That is strong."

Caller

A caller ended his call by wishing Jim Rome a happy birthday.
Later, Kyle Brandt gave Jim a list of people with the same, birthday, Oct. 14th. On the list were: John Wooden,  Joe Gerardi (same year), Ralph Lauren, Roger Moore, Houston Nutt, Usher, and Dwight Eisenhower.

Guests

Tony Gonzalez (Atlanta Falcons TE )
   Tony said he was excited to be in Atlanta. It was tough, however, to leave Kansas City. Jim asked him if his career ends without a Super Bowl ring would he be okay with that?  Tony said he would be. He spoke of how good the league has been to him and said he wouldn't change a thing. Rome asked him about QB Matt Ryan. What sets him apart from other young QB's in the league that aren't having the same success? Tony said he felt it was Matt's work ethic. Tony called Matt "the hardest working guy on the team."

Tom Curran (NBC Sports, ProFootball talk.com)
   Jim asked him about the Rush Limbaugh ownership bid. Tom did not think it woul happen.  He feels the owners would shy away from someone who has engaged in "divisive speech" regardless of their politics. Curran said the same would go for an Al Sharpton making a bid to buy an NFL franchise.

Text Contest

"Hey Jim.  I know some fool who had a license plate that read "NVTHIS". Envy this...on a Ford Escort! What a tool, swear to God." Rich in Sante Fe

"Hey Jim. My plates on my 2002 Kia read "X911OP", signed Mike Forbis.  Rome said, "Now you're making things up."

"Hey Rome. Not dead, can't fit! Regards, KB's youth large Affliction tee."

Triple U sponsor: "The tool trying to sell me stereo equipment out of the back of his van in the Best Buy parking lot."

Actual Triple U: "Rome, I applaud you're blood giving efforts At least I would if I could, yours, Def Leppard's drummer." Blaze in KC

Result: "I never though I would do it to you, Blaze. You're BLOCKED! You can still E mail, but you can't text.

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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started off referencing being "fresh off a nice 72." (3 day weekend)

Topic-wise, Rome started wlith the MNF game between the NY Jets and the Miami Dolphins.  He said Chad Henne looked good for Miami, but isn't Dan Marino yet. Jim said Henne was helped by Ricky Williams and Ronny Brown in the "Wildcat" offense.  They surprised the Jets 31-27. Jets coach Rex Ryan dismissed the Wildcat and blamed his defenses poor performance.

Early E mails

   "Entitlement" Eric (with requisite "Loser" song playing) : "Dear Jim, We think that Miami found their QB...
... make the world a better place, punch Dave in St. Louis and his lame shtick in the face..."
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   Dave in St. Louis: "Hey Van Smack, After the series that the playoff choking purple lipstick wearer had against the Twins, it's time to give Alexis Broadriguez a 'Drug Check' ..."

Other topics

Browns beat the Bills...with their QB going 2 for 17. Rome said, "that's bad".

49ers lose.
Rome, "That thud you hear is the 49ers crashing back to Earth"

Phillies come back against the Rockies in game 4 to win the series. Jim said that for Colorado it was a "gut wrenching loss."

Denver Broncos beat the Patriots
   Rome said, "Josh McDaniels is incredible. No one thought they would win 5 games this year. Now they are 5-0." Jim later called Coach McDaniels a prodigy.

Romes "Rick Roll"

   Jim came on in the 3rd hour and said he needed an old school caller to come in and pick him up. Coming back from a break, Jim said he had Jim in Fall River on the line. He even played an old call of Jim's. Then when he introduced him and went to him...a song played. Then Rome said, "Yeah like that guy was going to call. You just got "Rick Rolled". (Vic in NoCal had previously sent an E mail saying he had "Rick Rolled" Jay Mohr.)

Guests

Colt McCoy (Texas Longhorns QB)
   Colt said they didn't play consistently against Colorado, but gave their defense credit for keeping them in the game until the offense was able to rally.  They are now looking foward to the rivalry game against Oklahoma.  Rome asked him if he would like to see Sam Bradford at his best or would he just like a win. Colt said he wanted to beat Oklahoma at their best. Also, he wished Bradford well. They had roomed together at a camp in 2008.

Ben Francisco (Philadelphia Phillies)
   He was traded at the deadline and is now with the Phillies and in the NLCS.  Ben says it feels good. The trade did catch him off guard, though. Ben is a "Jungle" guy. He took a picture of a guy smoking a pipe and sent it to Ryan Garko, who sent it in to Jim Rome.

Terrell Suggs (Baltimore Ravens)
   He hated to lose against the Bengals on Sunday. Suggs said it sucked to give up 127 yard to Cedric Benson. Chad Ochocinco said he wanted to box Terrell Suggs. Terrell said he's ok with Chad. "It's all in good fun...He doesn't really want to get in a dog fight with me...all of us know Chad... I'm a fan of his."

Text Contest

"Hey Rome. Dude, I literally interrupted a conversation with my wife to hear Jim in Fall River's call, only to get "Rick, line, and sinkered. Well played."    Vince in the 909

"Hey Rome. Please tell me you say that commercial with Miss Teen South Carolina hocking pistachios."

"Van Smaaack! Maybe we can't win the big game, but at least we don't lose them all. Lendale White sucks. Signed Buckeye Nation."

Triple U Sponsor: none today

Actual Tripe U: none today

Huge Call of the Day

No huge call winner today



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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim said he is "working on a 72", meaning he is off on Monday.

Jim started with the Nebraska vs Missouri college football game. The Cornhuskers came away with a big win. They had done nothing for 3 quarters and were down 12-0 going into the fourth quarter. They came on strong  and won 27-12.  Jim said, "..Still not officially back, but they are in the red zone." "Should Bo Pelini give them back the blackshirts?", Rome asked. Jim said he would not just yet, but called the game a big win for Nebraska.

MLB Playoffs
   Dodgers vs Cardinals (game 2). Rome, "Lights or no lights, white towels or no white towels, St. Louis left fielder Matt Holliday has to come up with that liner at Dodger Stadium yesterday." If he would have, the Cardinals would've gotten a split in LA. Instead, they are down 0-2. Jim said he thinks the Cardinals are dead in the water.

E mail from Dave in St. Louis
   "Hey Van Smack. After watching the Cards choke away their season...we in St. Louis need a pick me up. Romey, please give me the only thing that will put a smile back on my face: the Larry Brown gym call. Jim said no.

Consolation Video for Dave in St. Louis




Michael Vick may be getting a reality show. Rome said that is something Vick can do, but should not do.

E mail
   Citing yesterday's topic of taking pictures of guys smoking pipes or guys with mustaches, an E mail was sent in with a picture. It was not a guy with a pipe or a mustache. It was a picture of a lady driving a Mercedes wearing a bicycle helmet!  Jim said," that is one of my favorite pictures also."

Guests

Mark Loretta (LA Dodgers)
   Mark got the hit to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning last night against the Cardinals. He said it was the biggest hit of his career. (1700+ hits) He is an LA area native and came "home" when joining the Dodgers. Three generations of Loretta's were there last night and that made the moment all the more special. Mark also said it was unfair to put all the blame for the loss on Matt Holliday.

William Gay (Pittsburgh Steelers)
   He gave the Jungle the 4th "yeah" of the "Quad Yeah".
Will is happy and proud to now be a starter on a great Pittsburgh defense.  He was told by his uncle when picked by the Steelers that he would have to be physical and be ready to be mean out there.
Jim explained that first we had the "Triple Yeah" and Will's "YEAH" during the Super Bowl celebration was added to make it the "Quad Yeah". Rome played both versions for Will. Will laughed and said, "I like that. I like that."

Justin Tuck (NY Giants)
   The Giants are 4-0. Rome asked if Justin had seen like the rash of injuries that they are having. He said not really. Justin said Eli Manning doesn't get the credit for his toughness. Also, Eli had changed as a player and a man. He has come into his own as a leader. Tuck told us that coach Tom Coughlin has a leadership council made up of players from the team that regularly meet with him.

Text Contest

"Hey Jim. Go easy on Matt Holiday. Those white towels are so unfair. Signed, Tiger 'not in my swing' Woods.

"Rome, Triple U: The tool that says, 'Guess someone forgot to pay the electric bill.' when the electrictiy goes out." Blake in Milwaukee

Triple U sponsor: "People who drive off with their food or coffee still on the roof of their car."

Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome. I think that you should shake things up a bit and add me to Mount Textmore, signed, Michael J. Fox"

Result: "You're BLOCKED"

Huge Call of the Day

No huge call awarded today.


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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

(note: There appeared to be a problem with the streamlink of the show. Therefore today's report is based on memory helped by segment headings on jimrome.com. Also, quotes are paraphrased.)

Jim started off mentioning the Yankees vs Twins game. He said if ever there was a must win game one game, this was it for the Yankees. The Twins were riding high on adrenaline and the Yankees could not afford to lose.  They did not lose. It was a good win for C.C. Sabathia. Rome was thankful he didn't have to read a bunch of Cottage Cheese Sabathia E mails today.

Callers

Kathy in Sacramento called in with some good takes. The best was her crack in Brendan Ryan's mustache. After, Jim said he didn't know if he should run her or invite her to the Smackoff. Then Jim began to talk about mustaches. He said it's rare to see a guy that's not a cop or fireman with a mustache only (no goatee).

John in Omaha referanced Jim mentioning they were having the 1000th "Jim Rome is Burning" show today. John said it had been 1200 days since he had a stroke. At first John was calm. Later in the call, when talking about the Nebraska vs Missouri football game, he began to increase his rate, volume, and excitement. He said the Karma was with Nebraska since Rome had Coach Bo Pelini on twice this year. After a bit, Jim took over. Jim said he wanted to make sure John made it to 1201 days since his stroke.

Guests

Vince Vaughn (Actor)
   Jim ran into Vince on his recent vacation to Bora Bora. Vince was shooting his new movie. During the call today, Vince asked for Jim's help with who to play in his fantasy football league. After the call, Rome was commenting on how nice and engaging Vince was to everyone while Jim saw him on the island.

Bryan Kelly (Cincinnati Bearcats Football coach)
   Cincinnati is ranked in the top ten and above Ohio State. Rome asked him about it. Bryan tried to stay away from cliches. Though still early, and polls can't tell all, Kelly acknowledged his team is good. He said he can embrace the ranking. It can help in recruiting and building the program.

Jack Del Rio (Jacksonville Jaguars coach)
   Jim talked with him about QB David Gerrard. Del Rio had to recently point out some sub par play. Gerrard is the type of guy to take criticism well and has improved. They also spoke of the release of long time RB Fred Taylor. It was done with the utmost respect. Maurice Jones-Drew is now their #1 RB.

Text Contest

Good E mail and Texts came in. Many were on mustaches and John in Omaha. Without the streamlink, I cannot list them word for word as I usually do.

Video

In honor of the discussion of mustaches, I post this video where I sport a mustache as Randy Johnson. The video has been on YouTube.




Huge Call of the Day

John in Omaha got the Huge Call


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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim greeted the audience, then gave the phone number and said, "Call J. Stew. Convince him you've got a good take."

Big Story
   Braylon Edwards has been traded to the NY Jets. Rome's take: "If Braylon Edwards knew that all he had to do to get off that sinking ship in C-Town was to 'dot' one of Lebron's guys eyes, he probably would have done it a lot sooner. Who says crime doesn't pay?"

Michael Crabtree finally signs with the 49ers. Rome saw no point in his prolonged hold out. Jim then let us know, "...team Crabtree reportedly rolled in to negotiations with...wait for it... wait a little longer...MC Hammer. That's right. What? Did Crabtree's agent, Eugene Parker, push away from his desk, throw his hands int the air and say, 'Alright...stop, Hammer time!' " Gold parachute pants, suspenders, Cash for Gold commercials, and 'Too Legit to Quit' all came out as a result.(In sound bites and comments and E mails.)

Twins Vs Tigers
   A 12 inning win for the Twins. Jim acknowleged it was a great game, but said, "It was a bigger tank, a bigger choke. They blew a 3 game lead with 4 to play. ...That's a game that never should have been played."

Minnesota as the center of the sports world
   First it was  the Vikings and Brett Favre beating the Packers, then the Twins win the 1 game playoff on the same field. Then in St. Paul the Minnesota Wild come back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Ducks in OT.

Jim Rome doesn't like NFL anylists saying, "National Football League" over and over instead of using the acronym "NFL".

Guests

Mitch Williams (MLB Network, former MLB pitcher)
   He said he would not write off the Twins (vs Yankees). Mitch agreed with Rome that C.C. Sabathia was brought in to the Yankees to win in the post season.  He picks the Phillies over the Rockies in the first round in the National League. He spoke candidly about his career and the disappointment he felt when traded from the Phillies.

Darren Sharper (New Orleans Saints)
   The Saints are 4-0. Darren gave Defensive Coach Greg Williams a lot of credit for the success of the defense so far. Schemes, mentality, and an emphasis on creating turnovers have all been taught by Williams.
Darren has 59 interceptions in his career and is chasing Ronnie Lott, who retired with 63.

Text Contest

"Hey Rome, when do I get my trade? Signed Tom Cable."

"Hey Rome, stop, Hamburger time! Signed, Cottage Cheese Sabathia."

"Van Smaaakkk!, sometimes you just need to use the acronym instead of saying the whole, long, drawn out phrase. Sincerely, BOHICA"   Gonzo in San Antonio

Triple U Sponsor: "Fun size candy bars that are anything but fun."

Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome, am I on Mount Textmore? Seriously, I can't remember.Signed, Charleton Heston. War bums using old, crusty shoe laces for hair extensions."

Result: "You're BLOCKED! Your blocked. What do you expect me to say to that?"


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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started of with the Minnesota vs Green Bay game from last night. He said, "I didn't think the old gunslinger still had THAT  in him...Is it 2009 or 1996? I can't tell.....Clearly it was worth it to bring Brett Favre in and pay him 12 mil.......I've got a throat full of crow, and there is not a glass of water big enough to wash it all down." Jim did say, however, that he still feels the Packers did the right thing in letting him go.  Also, "The Vikings are the team to beat."


Miguel Cabrera
   He not only got arrested after a fight with his wife, but reportedly told a teenager that had earlier come to him for an autograph, "Hey, big guy. You need to hit the gym." (The kid was over weight.) He allegedly also threatened the kid and his friend.

Braylon Edwards
   The Browns WR reportedly punched a member of Lebron James' "crew" in the face. Edwards is 6'3", 215 lbs. and the guy, Edward Gibbons, is 5'7" 135lbs. Lebron called the act childish, and said the appropriate people would deal with it.

Caller

David in Wisconsin called in saying he was a Packer fan for  50 years. As he continued to speak, Rome asked him if, in fact, he had said "50 years". The guy would not stop talking. Jim repeatedly said, "David, David...David". Finally Jim had to run him.

Guests

Champ Bailey (Denver Broncos)
   He said people had written them off during the off season. He is glad they are 4-0, but says it's just the start and they have a lot of work to do. Champ feels the key to winning in the NFL is to keep getting better.
He appeared confident in coach Josh McDaniels saying," He knows football."  The Broncos face the Patriots next and Champ will likely cover Randy Moss. Champ gave Moss a lot of respect.

Phil Simms (CBS Sports, former Giants QB)
   Of Champ Bailey, Phil said,"He's one of the best corners I have ever watched on a football field in my life." He, too, said the Broncos were well coached.  Of Brett Favre, "Back in '95 I said Brett was a special talent." He rates Favre's arm  #1 all time when it comes to physically making throws.

Bryant McKinnie (Minnesota Vikings)
   Bryant said there was a lot of energy in the Dome last night. Rome asked if Brett Favre had won the team over last night of before last night. Bryant said before last night. He likes Brett and says he is a motivator.
Now 30, McKinnie said he cut his braids and has a short haircut. Also, he is more serious about taking care of his body.

Text Contest

"War Jim singing 'Go to My PC' it the tune of 'come on Rachel, shave your back'. "

"Rombay Sapphire, War my text blitz. I usually send 1 or 2 per show, but I'm going all out today...dozens. Deal with it, Phillip. " Signed Underdog

Triple U (It's Un funny, it's Unreadable, it's Uninspired.)

Sponsor: "NFL players starting fights and talking junk while wearing pink, breast cancer awareness gear."

Actual Triple U: "Hey Jim, did you say the Packers were Jared Allen's personal property for four quarters? What is this 'personal property' you speak of? Signed Bums"

Result: "You're BLOCKED! There is a ban on bum smack."


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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim wished the audience a "Tremendous Monday".
A few minutes later, he pretended he didn't remember who was playing in tonight's Monday Night Football game. Then of course ....
   The Minnesota Vikings vs the Green Bay Packers
Jim called it "the most hyped regular season game in the history of the world".  Yet he said he is looking foward to seeing it. As far as Brett Favre vs Aaron Rogers, Rome said, "Aaron Rogers is the better quarterback at this time. However, the Vikings are a better team ...and will win."

Rome, "Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels...Karma (Aka, Jungle Karma: Good things happening to people recently on the show or are big supporters of the Jim Rome Show).
The Broncos are 4-0
E mail on the subject : "Hey Romy, can I get a "Quad Yeah" , signed 4-0 Josh McDaniels." Nate in Edmonton. "War '5 Hour Energy' and the 'portable buzzer'. Unwar flight delays."  (Rome noted that Nate misspelled "Romey")  Is this the same Nate in Edmonton who was the first caller ever to get run by the "portable buzzer"? (My question)

On Josh McDaniels, Jim Rome surmised that he may be the best to come out of Bill Belichick's stable.

Baseball

The Minnesota Twins will host the Detroit Tigers in one game to decide the last American League playoff spot. Rome, "Are the Tigers going to finish off that choke?"

Richard Seymour

Formerly of the Patriots, Seymour is now a Raider. Jim said, "...3 weeks later he (Seymour) has been totally institutionalized into the Raider way." Seymour was fined $7500 for pulling the hair of a Denver Bronco player. Asked if it was accidental, Seymour said, "...it was no mistake, brother." This led to a sound bite of Hulk Hogan saying "brother" as he did in interviews. This sound bite was played in funny ways several times before the end of the show.

Calls

Many more calls than usual were taken today. A lot were about  Brett Favre. One lady, Michelle in Little Rock, Arkansas said only people in Wisconson were upset with Brett Favre. She then said to Jim, "I think you're being a big baby."

Guests

Antonio Freeman (Former Green Bay Packer)
   He is the third Packer in  three shows to come on and talk about the upcoming game. He is the first to support Brett Favre, for the most part. He said, "It was weird to see him in purple......I support Brett." He also said he believes that Brett just wants to play football.

Tom Verducci (Sports Illustrated writer)
   He came on to talk baseball. Jim asked about "game 163" for the Twins and the Tigers. Tom said Minnesota is dangerous at home and therefore home field advantage will really mean something in this game. Rome asked if Tom felt the Tigers "put it in cruise" with their big lead in the division. Tom did not. He said they just started having problems hitting.  Jim then asked if Joe Mauer should win the MVP award, and would he win it. Tom said Mauer should win it and will win it.

Text Contest
(Produced by Jason Stewart.  Rome said,"You've been warned.")

"War Hulk Hogan vs Dan Hawkins." ("Brother" sound bites)

Triple U sponsors: "The BMW 550 I saw yesterday with the license plate "5fiddy"
                             "People that use turn signals in parking structures."

Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome, it looks lide Shawn Merriman and Lendale White are both struggling since they ditched the "Tequila". Go 'head Lyle. Hit me with a Triple U."    Spence

Response: "Ok. How 'bout we hit you with a Block!"


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Note: I listened to the show today on the road. I started listening on the LA affiliate am570. Going north on I-5 I switched to the Bakersfield affiliate 970am. All was good. I switched to the Fresno affiliate around Visalia (traveling on I-99). I was not able to stop and say hi to Joan in Visalia. Right around Chowchilla the signal began to weaken. What happened to the Merced affiliate??? Oh no! I am going to miss the text contest. I was unable to get on the stream link. My apologies.


Summary of todays show


Jim started off with a "YEAH!" Alvin then played a "Quad Yeah". And so began Friday's show. Jim mentioned taking a call in the first segment which he doesn't usually do, especially since the new clock began. 
Rome started off talking about the upcoming Packers vs Vikings game on Monday night. He said, "Brett Favre : Legend , gunslinger, ...liar." Jim called Favre that because Favre said the game against the Packers wasn't about revenge. "Of course it is...or you wouldn't have asked the Jets for your release so you could sign with the Vikings", said Jim.

Jim took that first segment call. I don't remember the guy's name. I do remember the caller saying, "Brett Favre still sucks..." A little bit later I heard a sound come out of Jim Rome's mouth, "AAAHHH". I believe that was the manual buzzer. Rome then said, "Saying someone sucks is still not a take..."

Commentary/Request

Dear Jim, 
   Feel free to drop the portable buzzer on such callers.
                                 Yours, Greg in Sun Valley
 
 Other stories 


Allen Iverson said his year with the Detroit Pistons was the worst in his career. AI said they lied to him, saying they wouldn't bring him off the bench. Rome's take: "You start the best 5 players, you weren't one of them."

Ted Williams
(Jim warned the following story is graphic in nature)

A book about to come out tells a gruesome story of lab technicians at the facility where Ted Williams was cryogenically frozen. We are told the technicians decapitated Williams and hit his head repeatedly with a monkey wrench. Jim was appalled. He called the people involved "Freaks, kooks, and ghouls......morbid, soulless, greaseballs."


The city of Chicago was not awarded the 2016 Olympics. Rio de Janeiro was awarded the Games. Jim played a sound clip of the announcement and inserted Billy Sims shouting "boomer,boomer" amongst the applause. 

Guests

Leroy Butler (former Green Bay Packer)
  When asked about playing in Minnesota, he said  he hated going to the inside the dome their. Rome asked whether he thought Brett Favre was looking at the upcoming game as a revenge game. Leroy said it was human nature to want to show those that thought you could no longer play effectively that they were wrong.
Leroy also mentioned fans in Green Bay having a "Favreque" where they a bringing Brett Favre items and burning them. 


Ray Malaluga (Cincinnati Bengals)

   He has a knee sprain. Jim asked him if he could play Sunday. Ray said that his parents brought him up that if it's not bleeding, broken, or obviously torn (ligaments), then you're ok to go.  They also talked about the Bengals' comeback win against the Steelers.

Chone Figgins (LA Angels)
   Jim asked Chone about Nick Adenhart. Figgins said Nick was a little quiet but funny. He loved being with his teammates and was a gamer. 
The Angels recently clinch the AL West title and may face the Red Sox in the playoffs. Chone has played several positions but doesn't mind as long as he is playing in the field and batting in the 1 or 2 spot.


Caller

"Smooth Joe in Hollywood" called in. After most of his take, Jim came on in his "Smooth Joe" imitation voice and asked him to raise his volume next time.   He said Joe was almost too smooth. 
An E mail response to Joe sent Jim into a "Wrestling" take. (If you know what I mean.)  


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