Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Today is the last "typical" show of the year. The "Year in Review" starts tomorrow and concludes Wednesday.
NFL
Chargers vs Bengals
Jim started, "...An extremely emotional day for Cincinnati. The Bengals had to come to San Diego and play a game in an extremely hostile environment only 3 days after losing their teammate Chris Henry. Ochocinco, Chad Ochocinco, had considered taking the field in Henry's jersey before deciding not to...I think he did the right thing in not doing it ...but I think some of the heat he took for considering it was misplaced and out of line...It wasn't a pub grab for Chad...Chris Henry was his guy...He even referred to him as his little brother."
Vikings vs Panthers
Steve Smith
Rome: "This note just in: Steve Smith will go...He's very dangerous after the catch. He loves to throw double moves. He will never give up on a play, and he will go!...I say this because apparently there are defensive backs in the league who have not read the scouting report on Steve Smith.
Smith was interviewed after the game and said, in part, "You know 22 had something to say to me on the field so...little youngster...So I just had to establish the rules and regulations of the game...which was..'89'...bottom line. That's why he's going home." Jim followed, "Let me add a 2nd rule, 'Don't antagonize Steve Smith...'."
Brett Favre
Coach Brad Childress and Favre got into it on the sideline. "Brett was taking a beating and the offense wasn't moving," Jim said. Childress wanted to take Favre out of the game. Rome added, "...and then Favre informed him that he would not be coming out of the game...In effect, overruled his coach...I wonder if he also told him if he wanted to keep his job as head coach he had one second to get out of his face..."
Interview
Eric Weddle (San Diego Chargers)
Eric said the game against Cincinnati was "pretty crazy...pretty surreal." He told us there wasn't a lot of talking and that the game was emotional and there was a lot at stake. He went on to say that the NFL was like a brotherhood and he went to Chad Ochocinco and said, (of Chris Henry's passing) "We're here for you...You have a loss. We all have a loss." Eric said he has a new found respect for and friendship with Chad.
The Chargers clinched the AFC West, but Eric said they have bigger plans. Jim asked Eric about Tiger Woods, knowing Eric is a fan of his. Eric said what happened was unacceptaable not matter what was going on in Tiger's life. Eric will still be a fan, but hopes Tiger changes.
7 Words
"Oh, look who's on hold. Vincent Mac..."
Those words changed the course of today's show. Jim then said, "I'll put it to you clones. Do you want to hear from him or not? I'll put that to a vote. Do you want to hear somebody get rag dolled or not? Vote now...yes or no to Vinny Mac."
What ensued was resets of Vinny's famous "I'm the bottle on the top shelf" call, E mail votes, and input from:
- A pro athlete (NHL player Erik Cole called the hotline to say he heard Vinny's
original call and wanted Jim to take the call today.)
- Old school Smack Off caller Gino in San Antonio (He called and said after
losing his fantasy football game Vinny's call was all he had to
live for.)
- Text from 2009 Smack off winner Brad in Corona telling Jim to take the call.
Jim kept it going over an hour. He gave Vinny the chance to back out and "save his legacy" saying, "No matter what you do it's going to diminish and taint his legacy."
People E mailed saying they were delaying shopping and even work meetings to hear Vinny's call.
Callers
"Vinny Mac". Jim finally put him on! Vinny didn't even acknowledge all the build up. He said, "...I just wanted to own my last call. I didn't call to crack on any clones today." (He then cracked on Vic in NoCal.) Also, "...I just wanted to throw my hat in the ring for 2010...also wanted to send a Merry Christmas to all the clones..." He warred a few things and that was it. It was an uneventful call.
Jim responded,"Vinny... Have you not noticed I spent the last hour of this show debating whether or not to take your call...You're not going to acknowledge any of that? You're going right to that script? Nobody got rag dolled?
Greg in Charlotte called to crack on Vanny Mac's call, then warred "Tiger Woods in sweatpants".
Many others weighed in by E mail and text what a letdown Vinny's call was.
Interview
Joshua Cribbs (Cleveland Browns)
Jim highlighted Josh's setting the NFL record for kickoff returns for touchdowns. He now has 8 in his career. Josh spok in terms of "we" and gave credit to hes team. He really pumped the comraderie of his team, saying new guys say "...I would've thought you were 13-0." Jim mentioned how Josh was surprisingly the 30th highest played player on his team. Josh hopes for a new contract. Interestingly, Josh did the interview whil he was passing out toys, clothes, and blankets to group homes and the homeless. He and his Browns teammates bought these items.
Text Contest Selections
"War Josh Cribbs being the real bottle on the top shelf." Textacular.
"Vinny Mac. Thanks a lot I was expecting the Red Rider BB gun and got the pink bunny pajamas. Merry freaking Christmas." Eric in Denver.
"Dear Vincent. Make the world a better place and punch yourself in the face. For real." Tommy in the "Gunshine" state.
"Romey. First rule of Steve Smith: You don't talk about 89. Second rule: You don't talk about 89." Jason in Vegas
Triple U Sponsor: "Vinny Mac's call." Jim in Nashville
Actual Triple U: "I had to let Ron and Nicole know the rules. I just said, '32'. OJ."
Result: "You're BLOCKED! That would've got you blocked a decade ago."
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