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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