Jim Rome Clone Report

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Veteran's Day
   Jim started by recognizing our nations veterans. He told us that sports are an escape and that the athletes we watch are gifted with talent but are not heroes. "No, the soldiers, and the heroes, and the warriors are those who have served and continue to serve this country. There's no greater sacrifice nor more noble profession than defending our freedom," Jim opened.  He then talked of the most recent example of a man that was both an athlete and a hero: Pat Tillman.

NFL
San Francisco 49ers

   Tight End Vernon Davis, most famous for being sent to the showers by coach Mike Singletary in the middle of a game, made eye catching remarks going into their game with the Chicago Bears.  Of their defensive line he said, "I think we can destroy their front. The guys up front. I think we can destroy them."
Jim Rome said something has clicked for Vernon this year. He is working hard and playing hard. Rome went on, "He's gone from swoll patrol to Pro Bowler."

Boxing
Manny Pacquiao
   He will be fighting this weekend for a 7th title in 7 weight classes. He recently went on Jimmy Kimmel Live and...sang! Rome didn't like it! He said Manny sounded like some guy at the Karaoke bar.
This spawned nearly 2 segments worth of  "Karaoke Guy" commentary from Jim. Rome laid down 2 rules of Karaoke:
1. Don't take yourself seriously.
2. Never sing a ballad.

Jim's Dream
An E mail prompted a reset of Jim's dream regarding a moose. He said even Kyle Brandt asked him, "Yo, bro. Did the moose get loose last night? Did you have that dream again?" Jim said, "No, I don't think that will be a recurring dream."

Text Contest
The best text writer today will receive a HoMedics Shiatsu Massager.

 Caller

Jim took a call from Barry in Philadelphia. Barry started to talk about Allen Iverson. Jim broke in saying that he sounded like Brendan in Wilmington. "Barry" replied, "No, I hate that guy. That guy is an idiot."  Jim didn't buy it. He said if that's you, Brendan, come correct and admit it. "Barry" said, "Ok, I'll come correct. It's me. Kyle's got a vendetta against me." "AAAAHHHH!!!", was Rome's response. He got run!   Jim commented, "You've got to be kidding me! How the mighty have fallen....from a Smack Off to calling as someone else...Improve your take. Don't change your name. ...change your take, not your name."

Guests

Mike Stoops (University of Arizona Football Coach)
   They are 6-2 and have moved into the top 20 at #18. Jim asked how it felt. Mike said it has been an interesting 6 years. He realizes it takes time. Rome asked if getting there or staying there would be harder. Mike said staying in the top 20 would be tough. He said the Pac 10 is unique in that each team plays 9 conference games. That makes things tough in a good conference like the Pac 10. Asked about USC, Mike said that Pete Caroll has set a high standard and that has helped make the conference better.
Arizona has had to overcome a lot of injuries and illness this year. 60 players have come down with Swine Flu and one time or another. Stoops credited his coaches and players for preparing and stepping up when starters had to be replaced.

Ken Niumatalolo (Navy Head Football Coach)
   "Hey Jim. Thanks for the vine," he started. Ken agreed it was great to get a win over Notre Dame just before Veteran's Day. He felt good for the young men on his team. He said none of them will play in the NFL, but they will be able to look back at that game when they beat future NFLers, perhaps when they are out on a ship patrolling the Persian Gulf. We learned that not a single Navy player got even a recruitment letter from Notre Dame.
Ken loves the Jungle. He said he listened in L.A. during recruiting trips while drinking his "In N Out" chocolate shakes.

There was a lot of positive reaction to the interview. E mails thanking the coach and especially the young men who serve and will serve in combat came in. Also, 2 veterans called into the show and thank Jim for the show, one saying his wife sent him tapes of the show while he was deployed.

Text Contest

"Rome, war my grandson Eddie eagerly trying to redeem himself in the text contest. Grandma in Boise."

"War an all Veteran phone day. That'll weed out the D-bag."

"Hey Rome. Unwar the SEC not having HD replay monitors, yet every SEC locker room having 3 plasmas hanging on the walls." Nick in Denver.

Triple U sponsor: "People who demand that you read a birthday card out loud." Jerr in Denver.

Actual Triple U : "Dear Jim, 2nd place is a set of steak knives? I got a steak knife for being 2nd at Bundy. Signed Ron."

Result: "You're BLOCKED!

Shiatsu Massager winner : Jerr in Denver...for his "body of work". (50+ Triple U sponsors read on air.)


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