Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim began, "All I can say about the Saints...No risk, no reward. Man's game...I love the way the Saints handle their business. In fact, it's in stark contrast to the Colts, who laid up, took the conservative route and it ended up costing them in the end. The Saints, though, were about going for the jugular...not just in that game, but the entire season. That's what they do...Guys want to play for a coach who's all out and takes chances..."

Super Bowl on TV

This Super Bowl was the highest rated TV show ever. Jim made the point that the NFL  is king in the USA. This, he said, is why talk of a work stoppage in 2011 is a buzzkill. Jim did a bit on naming people that would play in "replacement" games if it comes to that. These included Pac Man Jones and "Gym Guy".

The old TV ratings record holder was the last episode of M*A*S*H*. Jim played the theme music of the show and said how depressing the music was.

Colts

Only 11 people greeted the Colts at the airport when they returned home. Jim said, "Thank God we made it to double digits."

NBA

Vince Carter goes off for 48 points! Jim said he was "balling like it was 1999." Rome doesn't, however, believe that "Vin-sanity" is back.

Interviews

Jonathan Vilma (New Orleans Saints)
   He said "it" hasn't sunk in yet since he is used to regrouping after a win and getting ready for the next game. He told Jim to give him about a week and his mind and body will realize there's no more games. Jonathan said he realized they were a potentially great team during the first preseason game. He also understands the Super Bowl win was about more than he and his teammates. "...It was really about the whole city of New Orleans, "he said.

Mark Martin (NASCAR)
   He is the oldest driver to get the pole for the Daytona 500, at 51. Mark said he is proud of that, especially for his team. He told Jim the cars are "so close to the same technically". Mark is a teammate of Dale Earnhart Jr. and feels that this can be Jr.'s year.

Mike Mandt

Jim often imitates him with, "..HAAAAAH!" Jim told us that Mike had to go to court to fight a traffic ticket yesterday. Jim joked that the police may have stopped him and did a field sobriety test and asked him to recite the alphabet backwards. Jim had Alvin repeat the clip over and over, "HAAAH, HAAAH, HAAAH" as if that was his response to the police.

Callers

Joe in Little Rock Arkansas called and told Rome that he used to listen when he was in the penitentiary.

Kevin in Los Angeles called and said he was inspired by Joe in Little Rock and that the Jungle brings us together.

E mail

"My predictions for the Olympics (hockey): Gold- USA. Silver- Hat. Bronze- Russia." (The "hat" was a reference to a haiku sent recently referring to Canada as the USA's "hat".

Take

Jim's take on Sean Payton looking longingly at the Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl was followed by:

"Hey Rome. The last guy to stare at the Lombardi Trophy so lovingly was Mike Shanahan. He stared at it like it was made of cheese."

Jim responded,"alright, you're BLOCKED! You know why you're blocked.

Text Contest Selections

"War Rosemary going to "get some" from Joe in Little Rock."

"Hey Rome. I'll be going to Vancouver to win the silver medal. In fact, I'm going after 30 silver medals. Signed, Trapper."
(Jim played Trapper saying "30 pieces of silver" followed by his kazoo sounding clearing of his throat.)

"Triple U sponsor: "Co workers asking, 'Where's the job interview today?' when you dress nicer than business casual to work."

Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome. Are KB's torn off sleeves long sleeves? If so, I need a dress. Thanks, Calista Flockhart.

Result: "That's worse than triple U. That's just stupid. Not bad enough to get you blocked. I'll give you that."


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