Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
"What it do, clones?...," and so Jim opened the show.
Jim Rome Facebook update: 43,000+ fans. "...so clones. Big ups to you," Jim said.
NBA
Orlando beats Boston
Rome: "...Good match up last night ...a last second loss on the road to the best team or one of the best teams in the East is no reason for Boston to panic. Look, it's January...but it does serve as a reminder. The Celtics are not that young. They're not that quick...They're not terribly athletic..."
Jim mentioned Dwight Howard's errant pass during the game, then said coach Stan Van Gundy could not have been happy. (He then played the clip of Dwight imitating Stan.) Rome also commented on KG and his leg. Jim said KG
can't pump his chest or yell "Michael Foxtrot" to help get over an injury. "...ligaments do not respond to adrenaline and enthusiasm...," Jim said.
NBA All Star game
Jim said simply that Chauncy Billups should be in the All Star Game.
NFL
Donovan McNabb
Jim said the big question in Philly is whether or not Donovan is coming or going. Jim answered, "Come to find out, he is (staying). That's not speculation. That is 100% fact...How do I know?...A psychic told him! Donovan has a psychic and he says that psychic told him there are good things ahead in Philly...What a shock that a psychic went with something as specific as 'Good things are going to happen to you'..."
Fran Tarkenton
Rome: "..Back away from Brett Favre. He's had enough, and so have the rest of us. You gotta drop the bitter, grumpy old man routine..."
Interviews
Jerry West (Hall of Famer, Northern Trust Open)
Jerry came on to talk about the Northern Trust Golf tournament. He is the Executive Director. He said his involvement is about giving back to the city of Los Angeles. The tournament benefits L.A. charities. He told Jim that Veterans get in the tournament for free. We learned that Jerry's brother was killed in Korea.
Of the Lakers, Jerry said they don't want to be without Kobe. "...If they would, they would have no chance to win," he said.
Tom Izzo (Michigan State basketball)
The Spartans are ranked 5th and are 18-3 and 8-0 in conference. Tom didn't want to get over confident about their conference record since there are still 4 teams they haven't played yet. He admitted he was "too fixated" on beating Michigan in years past when he first go the job at Michigan State. They discussed the "uproar over the school's new proposed logo" as Jim put it. Tom said it wasn't just the logo. He said they are trying to bring up their brand and get all the teams at Michigan State in the same color and type of uniform.
Steve Yzerman (Detroit Red Wings, Team Canada)
Steve is the Executive Director of Team Canada and a Vice President of the Red Wings. He recently was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Steve talk about taking the number of New York Islander Brian Trottier because of his great play and quiet demeanor. He said he doesn't feel a greater pressure to win for country in the Olympics as opposed to winning for and organization...but he did say he found international play to be more emotional.
Caller
Alex in Sarasota called and attempted to sing his own lyrics to Eddie in Boise's song (which was sung to the tune of Barry Manilow's "Copa Cabana)
Alex got run!
E Mail
"Hey Jim. I agree. T.O. should have manned up and played the hand that he was dealt. Look at me. I played my hand and then some, but I'm doing just fine. Regards, Def Leppard's drummer." The other Francis in Glendale...
Jim said, "...whoever you are, you're BLOCKED! Francis, if that's you, you're BLOCKED bro...even if you're Francis. Francis, nice knowing you. See ya! There goes a legendary E mail career. Francis is BLOCKED! See ya! Beat it! Nice knowing you, Francis. Beat it! That was a huge BLOCK. That was a huge Jungle BLOCK right there...Wow, Francis. Now we're gonna find out who needs who more, you or the show. Bad, bad break."
Text Contest Selections
"Rome, unwar the dude who was next to me running on a treadmill with his shirt off at the gym, but war that guy immediately falling off the treadmill as he told me about the marathon he's training for." Pat in the 'Nati
(Jim said, "That's fiction. That's not true.")
"Triple U sponsor: "dude snow skiing in jeans." Larry in Indy
Actual Triple U: "Yo KB, blow me up! Signed unsuspecting home sellers' bathrooms." Joe in Albany
Result: "That's triple U, for sure."
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim Rome's Facebook update: Almost 40,000 fans at the start of today's show.
NFL
Brett Favre
Rome: "I would imagine right about now the 'Ol Gunslinger is having a pretty painfull week...after wearing the Saints all day long on Sunday."
Jim dismissed Favre and Viking fan conspiracy theories that there was a bounty on Favre's head...and his knees. Jim said there's a bounty on every quarterback on every weekend, on every game, spoken or unspoken. "That's no news flash," he said.
Kurt Warner
Jim commented, "...It's hard to imagine him not retiring tomorrow. I don't see how he pulls together his family and his friends to make an announcement that he's coming back."
NBA
Gilbert Arenas' punishment
He was suspended for the remainder of the season. Jim asked if the punishment fit the crime. Then added, "...I'd say it does. I'd say, not only does it fit the crime for Gil...He's lucky it's not worse."
Caller
Ken in Sacramento called out Paul Shirley. The former NBAer, now a writer, made insensitive remarks regarding the people of Haiti.
Interview
Bob Huggins (West Virginia Basketball)
Jim asked Bob how he was and Bob responded, "I'm wonderful Romey. I thought you forgot about me." It had been a while since the former Cincinnati Bearcat's coach was on the show. He is now at his alma mater, West Virginia. Bob feels like they have done a lot there so far. Asked if this year's group has a Final Four feel to it, Bob said he didn't know. He talked about having very good teams in the past that got stopped short due to injuries.
E mail
"Dear Jim, Did you see the Nets fans on their feet at the end of the game last night? That seemed a little excessive to me. Signed the countless rounds of applause given at the State of the Union last night." Myron in Madison
Jim acknowledged that he President gets a lot of applause during such speeches. He said, "...It's gotta make you feel pretty good, right?" Jim went on to say that he doesn't get that feedback...He just speads into a microphone. "I'm not a stand up comedian...I don't get that constant feedback.."
Jim then went on a rant about Terrell Owens with an applause sound effect going off periodically. As it went on, Mark Madsen's 'YEAH' was added to the applause...then Howard Dean's and Joe Namath's. Finally, Kyle Brandt's 'VAAANNN SMAAAAACK! was added as well. It was a funny bit with Jim in "speech" mode.
Interviews
Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons)
He first talked a lot about the teams injuries contributing to their struggles. Ben himself says he is feeling good for the first time in a few years. He talked about being able to move around better. Ben is back to lifting weights before AND after games. He is glad to be back in Detroit. Jim did bring up the possibility of teammate Rip Hamilton getting moved before the trade deadline. Ben doesn't want that to happen but said, "..Nothing really certain in this league."
George Karl (Denver Nuggets coach)
George told Jim, "Your producer calls you Thee Jim Rome."
Jim brought up the trade deadline. George said it may be difficult for them to make a move with the luxury tax implications. He did say the Nuggets have gotten refocused in the last 6 weeks..."We've had a good January," he said. They talked about George's son who is in the NBADL and is doing quite well there.
Caller
Yours truly, your blogger, Greg in Sun Valley called the show today.
Some Facebook reaction:
Michael Luchies,"Good call by Greg in Sun Valley...too bad you got cut off."(time)
Donna,"That guy just talking in a monotone was sooo annoying!!!"
(Was she talking about me or Bob Huggins?)
I just joined Facebook on Monday when Jim Rome announced he did. I have found it a great way to communicate with other fans of the show. Already, I have become "friends" with Chad in Portland, Michael Luchies (Jungle Smack blogger), Anne Marie(She was at the C-Town station appearance by Jim and got on air with him in studio that day), and Steve in H-Town (Stucknut.com owner).
Text Contest
No Text Contest today
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
In his introduction, Jim brought up his new Facebook page - 30,000+ fans at the start of the show.
College Basketball
South Carolina upsets top ranked Kentucky.
Jim said he didn't know it would happen but said he was not surprised at all. It was Kentucky's first loss. Jim went on, "...I'm guessing John Calipari isn't unhappy about this one. Now, at least, Calipari has their attention. Now his warnings and his admonishments are not going to go in one ear and out the other. Now, when he tells them to listen to him, instead of everybody else who's telling them how great they are, they will."
NBA
Greg Oden
Rome: "...Now if you want to talk about this responsibly...I know you clones. I know what you do with stories like this...nothing good...Yesterday may have been a good day for the low lifes who like to foward E mails with 'NSFW' in the subject: Not Safe For Work...but it was a very bad day for Portland big man, Greg Oden...Maybe not his worst day but certainly his most embarrassing day...Embarrassing because nude shots of him started bouncing all over the internet. Oden owned it. He apologized for it, and he said that he sent the pictures to a lady friend about a year and a half ago. ..UH OH! (The Carl Lewis sound clip was played...repeatedly.)
Jim went on, "...There is no way somebody is sitting on a Greg Oden nude shot and not showing it to someone...especially after the relationship goes sideways...And really, how could it not if you're sending each other shots like that? ...If such a picture exists, it's going viral...it's not a question of if, it's a matter of when..."
Interview
Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers)
Jim first asked Kobe about the Lakers trip to the White House and if it gave the team a shot of adrenaline. "No question...," Kobe replied, in part. He called it an opportunity to remind them of what it takes to win a title and what an accomplishment it is. Jim then asked Kobe if he, personally, needs a way to refocus...or if he is always on. Kobe said, "Nah, I'm pretty dialed."
We learned in the interview that Kobe and his family got to go back the next day and spend time with the President personally. Kobe said it was great and the President and Vice President were very gracious. Also, Kobe said President Obama mentioned over the summer that he wanted to have "like a pick up basketball game at the White House."
Caller
Jim told us that "Eddie in Boise" was on hold. He decided to run a poll on the Jim Rome Facebook page on whether or not he should take Eddie's call.
Other topics
-A triple U early in the show about "grown men taking baths" got a lot of run from Jim.
-JR Smith of the Denver Nuggets is going to get "served"...really...with legal papers. Lawyer Rust Hardin had done work for JR and hasn't been paid yet...allegedly.
-Athletes improving their game by playing video games
Caller
After nearly 2,000 votes on Facebook, most in favor of taking "Eddie in Boise's" call, Jim went to Boise. Much like Vinny Mac's recent call, Eddie did not play to his strengths or....tendencies. Eddie acknowledged the Facebook poll but then tried to go mainstream or "normal" caller. It wasn't a trainwreck like people hoped for. It was just dull. He got run! Jim was not happy.
Facebook comments
Jim read some comments from Facebook about the picture he posted of J. Stew and his office wall.
"Stu needs to mix in some Rogaine."
"Looks like Stu hasn't missed any meals in a while." Ryan Snow
"Holy moley. Nice boiler Stu. Your couch is not a treadmill."
Text Contest Selections
"Unwar the fist bump grenade blast. Worst handshake ever. Losers!" Mike in Harrisburg
"Hey Rome. Triple U: Guy who runs a stud finder over his chest and yells, 'beep, beep, beep...found one right here..." Brian in Ann Arbor
"Hey Jim. We hate baths also. Signed, those trust fund hippies at UCSB."
Triple U sponsor: "The waiter who sits down at you table when taking your order." Textlef Schremp
Actual Triple U: No triple u read today.
The Jim Rome Clone Report is a fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Rome or the Jim Rome Show.
In his introduction, Jim brought up his new Facebook page - 30,000+ fans at the start of the show.
College Basketball
South Carolina upsets top ranked Kentucky.
Jim said he didn't know it would happen but said he was not surprised at all. It was Kentucky's first loss. Jim went on, "...I'm guessing John Calipari isn't unhappy about this one. Now, at least, Calipari has their attention. Now his warnings and his admonishments are not going to go in one ear and out the other. Now, when he tells them to listen to him, instead of everybody else who's telling them how great they are, they will."
NBA
Greg Oden
Rome: "...Now if you want to talk about this responsibly...I know you clones. I know what you do with stories like this...nothing good...Yesterday may have been a good day for the low lifes who like to foward E mails with 'NSFW' in the subject: Not Safe For Work...but it was a very bad day for Portland big man, Greg Oden...Maybe not his worst day but certainly his most embarrassing day...Embarrassing because nude shots of him started bouncing all over the internet. Oden owned it. He apologized for it, and he said that he sent the pictures to a lady friend about a year and a half ago. ..UH OH! (The Carl Lewis sound clip was played...repeatedly.)
Jim went on, "...There is no way somebody is sitting on a Greg Oden nude shot and not showing it to someone...especially after the relationship goes sideways...And really, how could it not if you're sending each other shots like that? ...If such a picture exists, it's going viral...it's not a question of if, it's a matter of when..."
Interview
Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers)
Jim first asked Kobe about the Lakers trip to the White House and if it gave the team a shot of adrenaline. "No question...," Kobe replied, in part. He called it an opportunity to remind them of what it takes to win a title and what an accomplishment it is. Jim then asked Kobe if he, personally, needs a way to refocus...or if he is always on. Kobe said, "Nah, I'm pretty dialed."
We learned in the interview that Kobe and his family got to go back the next day and spend time with the President personally. Kobe said it was great and the President and Vice President were very gracious. Also, Kobe said President Obama mentioned over the summer that he wanted to have "like a pick up basketball game at the White House."
Caller
Jim told us that "Eddie in Boise" was on hold. He decided to run a poll on the Jim Rome Facebook page on whether or not he should take Eddie's call.
Other topics
-A triple U early in the show about "grown men taking baths" got a lot of run from Jim.
-JR Smith of the Denver Nuggets is going to get "served"...really...with legal papers. Lawyer Rust Hardin had done work for JR and hasn't been paid yet...allegedly.
-Athletes improving their game by playing video games
Caller
After nearly 2,000 votes on Facebook, most in favor of taking "Eddie in Boise's" call, Jim went to Boise. Much like Vinny Mac's recent call, Eddie did not play to his strengths or....tendencies. Eddie acknowledged the Facebook poll but then tried to go mainstream or "normal" caller. It wasn't a trainwreck like people hoped for. It was just dull. He got run! Jim was not happy.
Facebook comments
Jim read some comments from Facebook about the picture he posted of J. Stew and his office wall.
"Stu needs to mix in some Rogaine."
"Looks like Stu hasn't missed any meals in a while." Ryan Snow
"Holy moley. Nice boiler Stu. Your couch is not a treadmill."
Text Contest Selections
"Unwar the fist bump grenade blast. Worst handshake ever. Losers!" Mike in Harrisburg
"Hey Rome. Triple U: Guy who runs a stud finder over his chest and yells, 'beep, beep, beep...found one right here..." Brian in Ann Arbor
"Hey Jim. We hate baths also. Signed, those trust fund hippies at UCSB."
Triple U sponsor: "The waiter who sits down at you table when taking your order." Textlef Schremp
Actual Triple U: No triple u read today.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim began, "Let's start with some football. Not the Super Bowl, but the Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is starting to feel like the Super Bowl. Message boards are buzzing. Flash bulbs are popping. The game is sold out when they had trouble giving away duckets in recent years. And the reason for all that...one Timothy Richard Tebow."
Rome told us about the fans enthusiasm, but said not all NFL people there showed that same enthusiasm. Apparently Tebow, who used the "shotgun" at Florida, had trouble holding onto the ball on snaps from under center. The "Is Tim Tebow an NFL quarterback?" discussion followed.
Rome: "...corn fed handsomeness...it's not going to fix faulty mechanics or help you read defenses...Great guy, great attitude, great leader...but taken altogether, that does not mean he's going to be a great NFL quarterback..."
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
Lebron James vs Dwayne Wade
Rome: "..."the King" crashed "Flash's" house...and the two delivered...They were into each other. Dwayne Wade is one of the few guys who still has the sand to try to go up and get one of Lebron's dunks...It went badly for him, but you have to respect it, and I do...Never has a guy looked so good getting posterized as he did last night..."
"Self Glossing"
Jim said, "...One of the fundamental laws of the entire universe...You cannot self gloss...not on this show, not in sports, not in life. You cannot self gloss...but apparently "Big Baby" did not get that message. The Boston Celtic now wants to be called "Uno uno". (He wears number 11.)
Yellow Pages
Recent deliveries of the yellow pages in the area of Texas Tech University had former football coach Mike Leach on the cover. Jim mentioned the story but was more interested in cracking on the yellow pages even existing anymore.
Interviews
Jason Sobel (ESPN.com)
He recently wrote a column about Tiger Woods that theorizes that Tiger no longer has a passion for golf. Jason did not relate this to Wood's off the course problems. Jason said, "...he hits a wayward drive and slams his club down and sulks his way down the fairway...If there's a shutter that goes off from a nearby camera in his backswing, he throws a little temper tantrum..."
The theory considers that Tiger has been playing golf since he could walk (literally). Jason said it is not uncommon for this to happen to athletes and others who have done something for so long. In short it can become just a job to them.
Josh Pastner (Memphis basketball)
Josh is the new head coach at Memphis. He is a former assistant of John Calipari's. Josh told the story of how he was offered the job. He had packed away all his things and was ready to go to Kentucky with John Calipari. The athletic director asked to meet with him. Josh thought he was going to be asked to stay on and assist the new coach. He was then asked to BE the new head coach! He asked for a little time to think about it. He went out and called John Calipari and told him the situation. John wanted Josh to take the job at Memphis so he told Josh he was fired at Kentucky. John was glad Josh got the job..
Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)
He's the first to win 4 straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships. Jim asked about his historical standing amongst the greats. Jimmie said he is "in the discussion", but has to concentrate on his career which is still ongoing.
Later, they talked about payback in NASCAR. Jimmie admitted it takes place, "...Oh, totally, I mean it totally comes back...if something's deliberate and intentional...it may not come back next week...The person that did you wrong will be in a position where things are going well for them...and you have the perfect opportunity...So that stuff happens."
Text Contest Selections
"Hey Rome. War KB telling the barrista at Starbucks that he doesn't want a sleeve on his coffee cup." Rick in Calgary
"Hey Rome. I can show Tebow how to read defenses. Signed LT. Hit it Mel"
Anthony in the 407
"Hey Jim. You're right. Self glossing is in bad taste. Signed Turbo and Laser, Brandts guns." Mike in Madison
Triple U sponsor: "The guy driving a Lumina with a "Talk is cheap, let's race" bumper sticker." Dave in Green Bay
Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome. Did I hear you say that winning is a great deodorant? OK. That explains a lot. Thanks man, Detroit."
Result: "John in San Diego is pretty happy with himself. You earned that warning."
The Jim Rome Clone Report is a fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Rome or the Jim Rome Show.
Jim began, "Let's start with some football. Not the Super Bowl, but the Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is starting to feel like the Super Bowl. Message boards are buzzing. Flash bulbs are popping. The game is sold out when they had trouble giving away duckets in recent years. And the reason for all that...one Timothy Richard Tebow."
Rome told us about the fans enthusiasm, but said not all NFL people there showed that same enthusiasm. Apparently Tebow, who used the "shotgun" at Florida, had trouble holding onto the ball on snaps from under center. The "Is Tim Tebow an NFL quarterback?" discussion followed.
Rome: "...corn fed handsomeness...it's not going to fix faulty mechanics or help you read defenses...Great guy, great attitude, great leader...but taken altogether, that does not mean he's going to be a great NFL quarterback..."
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
Lebron James vs Dwayne Wade
Rome: "..."the King" crashed "Flash's" house...and the two delivered...They were into each other. Dwayne Wade is one of the few guys who still has the sand to try to go up and get one of Lebron's dunks...It went badly for him, but you have to respect it, and I do...Never has a guy looked so good getting posterized as he did last night..."
"Self Glossing"
Jim said, "...One of the fundamental laws of the entire universe...You cannot self gloss...not on this show, not in sports, not in life. You cannot self gloss...but apparently "Big Baby" did not get that message. The Boston Celtic now wants to be called "Uno uno". (He wears number 11.)
Yellow Pages
Recent deliveries of the yellow pages in the area of Texas Tech University had former football coach Mike Leach on the cover. Jim mentioned the story but was more interested in cracking on the yellow pages even existing anymore.
Interviews
Jason Sobel (ESPN.com)
He recently wrote a column about Tiger Woods that theorizes that Tiger no longer has a passion for golf. Jason did not relate this to Wood's off the course problems. Jason said, "...he hits a wayward drive and slams his club down and sulks his way down the fairway...If there's a shutter that goes off from a nearby camera in his backswing, he throws a little temper tantrum..."
The theory considers that Tiger has been playing golf since he could walk (literally). Jason said it is not uncommon for this to happen to athletes and others who have done something for so long. In short it can become just a job to them.
Josh Pastner (Memphis basketball)
Josh is the new head coach at Memphis. He is a former assistant of John Calipari's. Josh told the story of how he was offered the job. He had packed away all his things and was ready to go to Kentucky with John Calipari. The athletic director asked to meet with him. Josh thought he was going to be asked to stay on and assist the new coach. He was then asked to BE the new head coach! He asked for a little time to think about it. He went out and called John Calipari and told him the situation. John wanted Josh to take the job at Memphis so he told Josh he was fired at Kentucky. John was glad Josh got the job..
Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)
He's the first to win 4 straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships. Jim asked about his historical standing amongst the greats. Jimmie said he is "in the discussion", but has to concentrate on his career which is still ongoing.
Later, they talked about payback in NASCAR. Jimmie admitted it takes place, "...Oh, totally, I mean it totally comes back...if something's deliberate and intentional...it may not come back next week...The person that did you wrong will be in a position where things are going well for them...and you have the perfect opportunity...So that stuff happens."
Text Contest Selections
"Hey Rome. War KB telling the barrista at Starbucks that he doesn't want a sleeve on his coffee cup." Rick in Calgary
"Hey Rome. I can show Tebow how to read defenses. Signed LT. Hit it Mel"
Anthony in the 407
"Hey Jim. You're right. Self glossing is in bad taste. Signed Turbo and Laser, Brandts guns." Mike in Madison
Triple U sponsor: "The guy driving a Lumina with a "Talk is cheap, let's race" bumper sticker." Dave in Green Bay
Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome. Did I hear you say that winning is a great deodorant? OK. That explains a lot. Thanks man, Detroit."
Result: "John in San Diego is pretty happy with himself. You earned that warning."
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
(As of 7:30pm Pacific Time, the streamlink on Rome's site did not have today's show up. This is therefore an abbreviated summary.)
NFL
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game.
Jim said it was all set up for Brett Favre to make his legend grow even larger. Jim talked about Brett getting hammered the whole game, yet he was in position to set up the Vikings for a game winning field goal...then the pick! UH OH! (Sure enough, the Carl Lewis "UH OH!" clip was played...several times.)
Jim asked, "How do you go virtually the entire year without forcing anything...and then go brain dead at that moment?...I'm not saying the 'Ol Gunslinger is the reason they lost the game. I'm just saying he picked a heck-u-va time to remember he was the 'Ol Gunslinger."
Green Bay Packer fans
Jim got feedback from "Packer Fan". Many that were still bitter with Favre were glad to see him fail. A few were pulling for him.
Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets
The AFC Title Game
Rome: "...I'm not surprised the Jets went down. But I am surprised they went down the way they did. With that swagger-licious 'D' unable to get off the field when it absolutely had to...looked like it was their day...But it didn't happen, because they couldn't do the two things that got them there: get off the field defensively and run the ball..."
Nancy Kerrigan
Jim told the story of the death of Nancy Kerrigan's father and the arrest of he brother. Apparently her father died of a heart attack, but there was reportedly a confrontation between the father and son as well. Jim said he would discuss it if the clones wanted to handle it responsibly.
Interviews
Chad Ochocinco (Cincinnati Bengals)
Chad opened telling Jim, "...Once again, I love you...You be dogging me sometimes, but I don't care because I love you..."
Jim asked about the playoff game against the Jets and what was going on with Carson Palmer. Chad said he was not sure, but felt Carson played a good game. Chad gave Jets DB Darrelle Revis credit for getting the better of him in that game.
They talked about "feedthechildren.org" - a charity Chad is working with that is now helping the people in Haiti.
Chad spoke fondly of Chris Henry, he late teammate. At the end of the interview, Chad talk about being single and he proposed Rome hosting a reality show about finding Chad love.
Jason Cole (Yahoo Sports)
Jason came on and talked mostly about Brett Favre. Jason said he was not as surprised as Rome was that Brett Favre tried to force the ball when he threw that late interception. As for whether Favre is going out on top if he retires, Jason said, "...I think he's right. I mean, look, the guy's had a great career...was it a perfect ending like John Elway? No, not quite that...There's thousands of quarterbacks that would make the trade...and say, 'I'd like to have his career'." As for Favre's future, Jason said he wants to wait until a week or two before the season. Jason: "...even if he says tomorrow, 'I'm done.' Do you believe it? No!..."
The Jim Rome Clone Report is a fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Rome or the Jim Rome Show.
(As of 7:30pm Pacific Time, the streamlink on Rome's site did not have today's show up. This is therefore an abbreviated summary.)
NFL
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game.
Jim said it was all set up for Brett Favre to make his legend grow even larger. Jim talked about Brett getting hammered the whole game, yet he was in position to set up the Vikings for a game winning field goal...then the pick! UH OH! (Sure enough, the Carl Lewis "UH OH!" clip was played...several times.)
Jim asked, "How do you go virtually the entire year without forcing anything...and then go brain dead at that moment?...I'm not saying the 'Ol Gunslinger is the reason they lost the game. I'm just saying he picked a heck-u-va time to remember he was the 'Ol Gunslinger."
Green Bay Packer fans
Jim got feedback from "Packer Fan". Many that were still bitter with Favre were glad to see him fail. A few were pulling for him.
Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets
The AFC Title Game
Rome: "...I'm not surprised the Jets went down. But I am surprised they went down the way they did. With that swagger-licious 'D' unable to get off the field when it absolutely had to...looked like it was their day...But it didn't happen, because they couldn't do the two things that got them there: get off the field defensively and run the ball..."
Nancy Kerrigan
Jim told the story of the death of Nancy Kerrigan's father and the arrest of he brother. Apparently her father died of a heart attack, but there was reportedly a confrontation between the father and son as well. Jim said he would discuss it if the clones wanted to handle it responsibly.
Interviews
Chad Ochocinco (Cincinnati Bengals)
Chad opened telling Jim, "...Once again, I love you...You be dogging me sometimes, but I don't care because I love you..."
Jim asked about the playoff game against the Jets and what was going on with Carson Palmer. Chad said he was not sure, but felt Carson played a good game. Chad gave Jets DB Darrelle Revis credit for getting the better of him in that game.
They talked about "feedthechildren.org" - a charity Chad is working with that is now helping the people in Haiti.
Chad spoke fondly of Chris Henry, he late teammate. At the end of the interview, Chad talk about being single and he proposed Rome hosting a reality show about finding Chad love.
Jason Cole (Yahoo Sports)
Jason came on and talked mostly about Brett Favre. Jason said he was not as surprised as Rome was that Brett Favre tried to force the ball when he threw that late interception. As for whether Favre is going out on top if he retires, Jason said, "...I think he's right. I mean, look, the guy's had a great career...was it a perfect ending like John Elway? No, not quite that...There's thousands of quarterbacks that would make the trade...and say, 'I'd like to have his career'." As for Favre's future, Jason said he wants to wait until a week or two before the season. Jason: "...even if he says tomorrow, 'I'm done.' Do you believe it? No!..."
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of Friday's Jim Rome Show (Abbreviated)
Jim started by saying that last week it was all about "What it do" (From LaDanian Tomlinsons "Electric Glide" video). This week it's about...(the Brett Favre "Pants on the Ground" cheer was played.)
NBA
Cavaliers beat Lakers
Rome: "...To me it's not so much that the King and the Cavaliers did the Lakers to finish off that 2 game sweep...It's how they did it...by blugeoning them... and considering that it was 'go time' and Kobe Bryant was the only one ready to throw, you know Kobe Bryant is furious! Uh Oh! KB24 is bent...he didn't let them down. They let him down...Look, despite those 2 wins, I'm not convinced that the Cavaliers are the better team. It's still January. But, ...this I aready know...The Cavaliers are tougher. Definately tougher physically, and they're tougher mentally. The Lakers better address that.
NHL
New York Rangers
About a week ago Jim talked about Washington Capitol, Matt Bradley covering his star teammates back. He jumped in to prevent his star from having to fight.
Rome: "The NHL is governed by codes...You cannot let your star fight...He's too valuable...The stars can't fight!"
Today's story was Marion Gaborik getting beaten down by Philly tough guy Daniel Carcillo. Marion dropped gloves first and had to fight.
Jim said, "That's a big mistake...you can't have that guy fighting." Nobody stepped in. Jim again, "The dishonor is that the Rangers didn't have their star's back..."
Interviews
Jim Reeves (ESPN Dallas)
Topic: Dallas Cowboys Football!
Jim Leonhard (NY Jets)
Topic: NY Jets football!
Bill Cowher (CBS Sports)
Topic: FOOTBALL!!
(and his posssible return to coaching)
Text Contest
No text contest today.
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Jim started by saying that last week it was all about "What it do" (From LaDanian Tomlinsons "Electric Glide" video). This week it's about...(the Brett Favre "Pants on the Ground" cheer was played.)
NBA
Cavaliers beat Lakers
Rome: "...To me it's not so much that the King and the Cavaliers did the Lakers to finish off that 2 game sweep...It's how they did it...by blugeoning them... and considering that it was 'go time' and Kobe Bryant was the only one ready to throw, you know Kobe Bryant is furious! Uh Oh! KB24 is bent...he didn't let them down. They let him down...Look, despite those 2 wins, I'm not convinced that the Cavaliers are the better team. It's still January. But, ...this I aready know...The Cavaliers are tougher. Definately tougher physically, and they're tougher mentally. The Lakers better address that.
NHL
New York Rangers
About a week ago Jim talked about Washington Capitol, Matt Bradley covering his star teammates back. He jumped in to prevent his star from having to fight.
Rome: "The NHL is governed by codes...You cannot let your star fight...He's too valuable...The stars can't fight!"
Today's story was Marion Gaborik getting beaten down by Philly tough guy Daniel Carcillo. Marion dropped gloves first and had to fight.
Jim said, "That's a big mistake...you can't have that guy fighting." Nobody stepped in. Jim again, "The dishonor is that the Rangers didn't have their star's back..."
Interviews
Jim Reeves (ESPN Dallas)
Topic: Dallas Cowboys Football!
Jim Leonhard (NY Jets)
Topic: NY Jets football!
Bill Cowher (CBS Sports)
Topic: FOOTBALL!!
(and his posssible return to coaching)
Text Contest
No text contest today.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim announced today's guests as Bruce Pearl, Rodney Harrison, and Herschel Walker.
MMA
Brock Lesnar
Jim began, "...Not only do I have Herschel Walker coming up later on, I actually want to start with an MMA topic...The biggest, baddest cat in MMA is back. UFC Heavyweight Champ Brock Lesnar. Really interesting. He had been hospitalized with an intestinal issue that nearly claimed his career. It certainly changed his life. I mean, you cannot go through something like that...and not have it change your life...You can't go through something like that, where he allegedly lost 40 pounds in 11 days, and come out of it and not have a new found perspective. Even as brash as Brock Lesnar is ...you cheat death. You have to see the world differently and know that every breath you take after that is a blessing...AAAHHH!!! (Jim's manual buzzer). Wrong! (Then Alvin followed it up with a "Portable Buzzer".) The guy re-emerged yesterday doing what he does best: putting guys on blast and breaking them off... "
Lesnar, "...all those guys are 'bleeping' their pants right now."
Lesnar also cracked on the Canadian health care he received when he was in Canada at the onset of his illness.
(This set off another USA vs Canada fight in the E mails and texts to the show.)
Tiger Woods
A photo came out apparently fo Tiger Woods outside a sex rehab clinic in Mississippi.
Rome: "I can't confirm that it's him. But, it does look like a guy who's addicted to sex, who's miserable. So I think it's him."
Shonn Greene
He was on the show on Tuesday. The story of him going to a Junior College and working at a furniture store is getting some run. His old co-workers are calling him their "Rudy". Jim said Shonn Greene is no Rudy.
Jim,"...(Rudy) He was a guy who was 5 foot nothing, 100 and nothing, and hardly a speck of athletic ability, while Shonn Greene goes, I don't know, 5'11", 225 and he explodes into NFL secondarys and crushes safetys, and runs away from corners...Yeah, just like Rudy."
E Mail
"Hey Rome. A Canada haiku:
Make good breakfast food
Geese are braver than army
Thanks for being our hat" Craig in Tampa
Jim, "I don't condone that, but I laughed at it."
Interviews
Bruce Pearl (Tennessee Basketball)
He had to suspend 4 players recently. With only 6 scholarship players and 3 walk-ons, they beat top ranked Kansas. Bruce agreed they are playing better since the suspensions, however, he doesn't feel they are a better team without those suspended players.
Herschel Walker (Former NFL great)
He will be having his first MMA match on January 30th. He said he's always loved martial arts and has trained in Tae Kwon Do. He realizes MMA is totally different. He has hooked up with an established MMA training facility.
Herschel told Jim that the work outs are probably the hardest he's ever done. He also said he told his trainers to tell him after a few weeks if he is not cut out for MMA and he would swallow his pride and not continue. They felt he could do it and Herschel is taking his upcoming match seriously.
Rodney Harrison (Retired NFLer, NBC analyst)
Of the San Diego Chargers losing to the Jets, he said, "...a case of a team feeling the pressure and not being able to live up to the pressure...They flat out choked...How else can I explain it?" Rodney also said the San Diego defense was soft. Jim brought up the Jets and their style and how it will play with the Colts. Rodney felt the Jets would have some success, but in the end, Peyton Manning would wear them down. He said, "...I think he's going to pick this team apart."
Text Contest Selections
" War Kyle going Lyle and doing a rendition of 'Pants on the Ground'." Nate in Frisco
"Rome. Brock Lesnar must have been put off by the Canadian doctors wearing jean jackets instead of white lab coats."
"Rome. Did the Canadian doctors try and treat Lesnar with a maple syrup and lemon cocktail and a flannel patch on his stomach?" Bruce in Denver.
"Van Smack. If Rudy was in school today, he would start for Notre Dame's defense."
Triple U Sponsor: "The guy who orders the triple stack bacon grease cheeseburger, then orders the diet Coke. You're VERY health conscious, fatty."
Actual Triple U: Jim said, "I haven't read the one below the line, but I see that Najeh Davenport sent it, so you're BLOCKED! You're BLOCKED without my even reading it. How's that?"
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
In the opening, Jim reset the new manual buzzer - Jim's vocal buzzer with the "I don't like that call" line from LaDanian Tomlinson's "Electric Glide" video added.
NFL
New York Jets
Rome: "...I'm infatuated with the Jets. What's not to like about the Jets? And especially their head coach, Rex Ryan. Here we are, the week of the biggest Jets game literally in years, if not decades, and the New York media still can not get beyond its fascination with Rex Ryan's weight..."
Jim told us the New York Post said that Ryan loves to grub on "Rexican" food and that he "hoovered" a cheesesteak and a beer after the win over the Chargers. And...that he knocks back about 7000 calories a day. Jim requested, "Tell me what this has to do with anything at all...Look, Rex Ryan is fat...They love him. They go to battle for him, and it's part of his schtick. It works for him...As long as it's not impacting his work, who the hell cares?...."
Buffalo Bills
Jim's take: "...They've got to be hurting right about now. I mean, how do the Buffalo Bills expect to sell Chan Gailey to their fans and their media as their new head coach...If you can't even win the press conference, how are you going to win the AFC East?...And now you got a guy who's had success with average quarterbacks. Great. Bring the guy in as your offensive coordinator. Why do you have to make him your head coach? They need help offensively. But what they needed even more was a dynamic, charismatic leader to front that football team and get that community fired up again...And boring Chan Gailey is not the guy to do it."
Lane Kiffin
Tennessee Volunteer fans won't "turn the page" as Rome put it. A local lawyer filed the paperwork and paid the $262 fee to rename a sewage center the "Lane Kiffin Sewage Center".
Fran Tarkenton
Earlier in 2009 Tarkenton said of Brett Favre possibly coming to the Vikings, "...It's despicable." He then said he hoped Brett did go to the Vikings so he could fail.
Now...Tarkenton still is not happy. "I didn't like it then. He's a Green Bay Packer, and I still don't like it now. It didn't sit well with me, and I still don't like it now.
Jim Rome said, "Nobody likes to admit they're wrong...I did it...You should too...Hey Fran. Sautee some crow...eat it up now."
Interviews
Lorenzo Neal (Retired NFL fullback)
Lorenzo is a former San Diego Charger. He started by talking about the Chargers recent running style and history. The question arose if the Chargers abandoned the run to early or too late in the game against the Jets. Lorenzo felt the answer was too early. His opinion of the game overall was that Jets defense took away the Chargers great receivers and that the Jets out coached the Chargers. He went further, saying that Norv Turner is a good coach but not a great coach. Lorenzo told Jim he thinks the Colts will beat the Jets.
Michael Lombardi (National Football Post)
He disagreed with Lorenzo Neal about the Chargers and the run. Michael said the Chargers ran the ball too much and they would probably spread the ball out if they could play the game over again. Jim asked about Norv Turners game plan. Michael felt there wasn't a game plan problem but just too many mistakes by the Chargers in the course of the game.
Of the Chan Gailey hire by the Bills, Michael said, "Fascinating..."
Of Pete Carroll, "...I'm buying Pete Carroll hook, line, and sinker..."
Text Contest Selections
"War Rome running into Holly Robinson Peete on Radio Row."
"Unwar people who fefer to you're haircut as getting your ears lowered."
"Triple U. People who lick their fingers to turn pages or count money."
"War napping it out after a 2 martini lunch." (Jim's favorite "war" in a long time.)
Triple U sponsor: "YouTube guy. No, I don't want to watch a video that you think is funny..."
Actual Triple U: "Yo Vols fans. Lane Kiffin's not the only thing you've lost. Don't forget about us. Regards, chicklets."
Result: Rome said, "Unfunny, uninspired, unreadable."
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Actual Triple U: "
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
NFL
San Diego Chargers
Jim opened, "I'm going to start off with a quick question for the San Diego Chargers. How do you play you worst game of the season in the most important game of your career when you had played so well for the 3 months coming in? How do you no-show when you know you're looking at your best shot ever at getting to the Super Bowl and you're facing a roookie quarterback, a rookie running back, and a rookie head coach in your own house?...I hate saying this...They went into the tank. The moment was bigger than they were. They were rattled. Then they unravelled."
Later, "...swagger is not a game plan. Maybe it is. I'll say this. It's a better game plan than the conservative one that Norv Turner called. Who let Marty Shottenheimer back into that stadium and put him in that Norv Turner mask?"
New York Jets
Jim said, "While the Jets did not get San Diego's best shot, San Diego got New York's. And there's no such thing as a lucky punch...The Jets did what they do. They hang around, ugly it up, and they keep punching you in the mouth until you decide you just don't want anymore of it."
E mail
Jim: "And, of course the first E mail is about my girl, Surfer Girl."
"Hey Jim. She may have cheated death, but clearly that horse does not have the attitude of a champion. signed 'That's right'. Zeke in Ottawa
Surfer Girl
Rome: "What I expected to be one of my best days ever at the track turned out to be one of the worst days ever. She came in as the 2nd choice and finished 8th." Jim went on to explain that the horse felt "too good". He said, "When she got to the paddock she was a ball of fire." Jim said she became "rank" and unmanageable. She then went out fast, which is not her game and had nothing left for the finish. Jim concluded, "That was bad, man. That was an absolute kick in the groin."
Interviews
Shonn Greene (NY Jets)
The Jets were 7-7 then ran off 4 wins in a row. Shonn said they just stuck together after the loss to Atlanta. Jim asked about the crowd and the atmosphere in San Diego. Shonn said it was incredible, exciting, and definately a playoff atmosphere. He agreed with Jim that they believe they can just pound away running the ball and, in time, they will wear the opponent down. Later, Shonn told of Thomas Jones helping him and being instrumental in his success.
Larry Brown (Charlotte Bobcats)
Larry is still the only man to have coached both an NBA Championship team and an NCAA Championship team. Larry likes teaching. He feels the fundamentals of basketball are important. He talked about teaching in the college game and of him almost becoming the Stanford head coach.
He does like his team in Charlotte. Larry has commented that Stephen Jackson
is as bright a player as he has ever coached.
Jim mentioned E mails referencing the famous "Larry Brown Gym Call". Jim refused to play the call.
Video parody of a fictional 2nd meeting between Larry Brown and the caller.
Interview
Ray Edwards (Minnesota Vikings)
He is a defensive end. He had 3 sacks on Sunday. Ray strained his MCL and is now day to day. He talked about being the "other guy" on the defensive line but doesn't mind. Of Dallas' Keith Brooking's complaint about running up the score, Ray said it was in the heat of the moment. When Jim told Ray that Brooking restated his complaint later, Ray said, "...He's just a sore loser."
Text Contest Selections
"War me spitting out my bong water when I heard the Favre rocket sound and cheer. Mike Phelps."
"Rome. Drunk Joe? C'mon man. My texts are much better than his E mails. He must be the one who bribed you with all that beer. Signed, The one and only Jim in Portland
"Rome. Chan Gailey? Very inspired choice. Signed gift cards for Christmas."
Triple U sponsor: "Getting the name or picture of your step child tatted on your body. Dude, the kid calls you Steve."
Actual Triple U: "Great guest today. I love Larry Brown. Regards, Neal O'Donnell. War point shaving."
Result: "That's not offensive. That's nothing."
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report
(Note: A reader posted a comment asking who the guy was at Wisconsin Tour Stop long ago that cracked on Green Bay fans. The guy was Bill Plaschke, an LA Times sports columnist. Keep in mind if you are looking for something that was on the show, I may have covered it. You can type key words in the "Search This Blog" box to your right.)
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Petros and Money (Petros Papadakis and Matt "Money" Smith) out of Los Angeles, but with their own syndicated show, guest hosted the show today.
They started with a long opening about J. Stew's forearms.
Petros: "...J. Stew looks like freakin' Popeye..."
Money: "...Whoa. Those are Garvey-esque..."
They did a Rick Patino/Louisville/fire the football coach bit, then "flipped" it and Petros joked, "...If you have problems with the football program, fire Tim Floyd (Former USC basketball coach).
Lane Kiffin
They talked about Kiffin in relation to the situation at Tennnessee. Petros opined that the Tennnessee fans were upset, not because they lost a good coach, but because they felt they got played...by a "Yankee".
"Pants on the Ground"
The guys reset the American Idol auditioner that sang his original song about young guys walking around with their pant legs dragging on the ground.
They then told us how the catchy song made its way to the Minnesota Vikings post game locker room celebration where Brett Favre led the team in a short "Pants on the ground" cheer.
Interviews
Brian Baldinger (NFL Network)
His opinion was that the weekend's games were for the most part duds except the Jets/Chargers game. Brian talked about the Cowboys being disfunctional from the beginning of the game. He talked about the atmosphere for the road teams affecting both the Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals.
Asked about Keith Brooking's complaint about the Vikings running up the score, Brian wondered himself why the Vikings chose to pass the ball when the game was all but over. Baldinger picked the Super Bowl to feature the Saints vs the Colts.
Don MacLean (Former NBAer, FSN)
Don thinks the Denver Nuggets have the best chance to give the Lakers a challenge in the West. However, in the end, Don thinks the Lakers will represent the West in the Finals, if they remain healthy.
They also talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder possibly being a very good team in the future.
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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Petros and Money (Petros Papadakis and Matt "Money" Smith) out of Los Angeles, but with their own syndicated show, guest hosted the show today.
They started with a long opening about J. Stew's forearms.
Petros: "...J. Stew looks like freakin' Popeye..."
Money: "...Whoa. Those are Garvey-esque..."
They did a Rick Patino/Louisville/fire the football coach bit, then "flipped" it and Petros joked, "...If you have problems with the football program, fire Tim Floyd (Former USC basketball coach).
Lane Kiffin
They talked about Kiffin in relation to the situation at Tennnessee. Petros opined that the Tennnessee fans were upset, not because they lost a good coach, but because they felt they got played...by a "Yankee".
"Pants on the Ground"
The guys reset the American Idol auditioner that sang his original song about young guys walking around with their pant legs dragging on the ground.
They then told us how the catchy song made its way to the Minnesota Vikings post game locker room celebration where Brett Favre led the team in a short "Pants on the ground" cheer.
Interviews
Brian Baldinger (NFL Network)
His opinion was that the weekend's games were for the most part duds except the Jets/Chargers game. Brian talked about the Cowboys being disfunctional from the beginning of the game. He talked about the atmosphere for the road teams affecting both the Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals.
Asked about Keith Brooking's complaint about the Vikings running up the score, Brian wondered himself why the Vikings chose to pass the ball when the game was all but over. Baldinger picked the Super Bowl to feature the Saints vs the Colts.
Don MacLean (Former NBAer, FSN)
Don thinks the Denver Nuggets have the best chance to give the Lakers a challenge in the West. However, in the end, Don thinks the Lakers will represent the West in the Finals, if they remain healthy.
They also talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder possibly being a very good team in the future.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
"Oh yeah! You know I'm going to start today off with...YEAH! (Then the traditional Friday "Quad Yeah!" was played.) A tremendous Friday to you....," so began the show.
Also in the intro..."Zero tolerance Friday...I will be off Monday...J. Stew is quote, 'chasing and efforting hard' for probably the biggest newsmaker of the week....Who do you think that might be?...famous college coach who no longer coaches in Knoxville..."
NFL
Jim began, "You know it's never officially the NFL post season until there's at least one dust up over a player guaranteeing a win. It happens every single year. It just has not happened yet. Because, contrary to what some in Dallas may want to believe, Brett Favre did not guarantee a win Sunday. It's not a guarantee if the guy gets up in front of the media and says, 'I'd be shocked if we weren't here next week talking about this again.' What do you expect the guy to say, 'I'd be shocked if we do beat these guys'?...The guy didn't guarantee anything...and neither did Jared Allen." (He said, "We kick butt," when pressed by the media for a prediction.)
Rome: "I'm looking for the Cowboys to go into the Dome and end the Silver Fox's dream season. Never thought I'd say that."
Of Tony Romo, Jim added, "...The Tony Romo that I've seen for the past 4 weeks is not the guy that I've seen for the past 4 years. I think his head is right. I think he's loose. I think the 2010 Romo is the 2008 Eli Mannng."
Indianapolis Colts
Jim commented, "I would say, right now, nobody's feeling more pressure than the Colts. Not after shutting it down against the Jets a few weeks back...
Whether they want to cop to it or not, not going for it just put a much bigger bull's eye on their back. Now, they're under even more pressure to cash it in than they would have been had they just kept their foot on the gas..."
Tiger Woods
Jim said Tiger may be donating $3 million for a mobile hospital for Haiti. Jim said that would be great. He then said that there is SPECULATION that Tiger has sought treatment for sex addiction.
E Mail
From Janet Rome!
Jim said, "nice to see the wife chipping in with a little E mail...'How about a moral and honesty rehab?'...That's a good point, Janet. Bring it. Janet, I like that..."
Interview
Darnell Dockett (Arizona Cardinals)
The Cardinals played the last game last weekend and the first game this weekend. Darnell said they have to go through adversity like that to "get where we want to get." He said, "I don't know..." then laughed a little when asked if Michael Adams got away with a face mask on the last play against Green Bay. Later he added, "Mike Adams is one of the hardest working guys on our team...hands down...We going to win games with him." When asked, Darnell said the Saints present kind of the same challenges as the Packers did.
Surfer Girl
Jim's horse Surfer Girl will race Saturday at Santa Anita. He told us how she was shut down by the Veteranarian just before a race on Breeder's Cup Friday in 2008 due to a skin infection. She was out 5 months. She then got an exciting come from behind 2nd place finish. Unfortunately she got sick again and nearly died. Needless to say, Jim is very happy to see her ready to race again.
Caller
Vic in NoCal returned! He cracked on football coaches, Mark McGwire, and fat guys, especially Jay Mohr, "...my best advice to you...fruit." He then ended with a Tiger haiku and an unsavory reference regarding Tiger's wife.
Interviews
Lane Kiffin (USC head football coach)
He said the last few days have been hectic. He told Jim that he left a good place but could not pass up USC. Of the SEC, Lane said it is great with a lot of competition and that he has a lot of great memories. Jim asked him if he owed Tennessee more loyalty. Lane said he was greatful for the opportunity to coach at Tennessee and it was hard to leave. He also mentioned that he went to the athletic director when Pete Carroll left USC and told him he would be interested if USC contacted him.
From leaving Tennessee to contacting (or being contacted by) Tennesee recruits, to the possibility of signing such recruits at USC, Lane basically told Jim that he felt he and his staff were acting ethically.
He told Jim that there was no other job more intriguing than USC.
Cris Collinsworth (NFL great, NBC Sports)
He has a rare weekend off. NBC doesn't have a game this weekend. Jim asked him about the Colts not going for the undefeated season. Cris said that greatness is acheived by so few. He added that if he was on a team that was 14-0 and "...you try to pull me out...It would have bothered me." Jim asked if there would be a lingering effect on the Colts. "You don't know...I would've taken my shot," Cris answered in part. Of the Cowboys, Cris said if they beat the Vikings he thinks they will win the Super Bowl.
Text Contest
No Text Contest today. Jim said, "Blow right by the texts and go right to the phones..." and then took a call from Silk in Huntington Beach who played the "San Diego Super Chargers" song at the end of his call.
Huge Call
No Huge Call today.
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"Oh yeah! You know I'm going to start today off with...YEAH! (Then the traditional Friday "Quad Yeah!" was played.) A tremendous Friday to you....," so began the show.
Also in the intro..."Zero tolerance Friday...I will be off Monday...J. Stew is quote, 'chasing and efforting hard' for probably the biggest newsmaker of the week....Who do you think that might be?...famous college coach who no longer coaches in Knoxville..."
NFL
Jim began, "You know it's never officially the NFL post season until there's at least one dust up over a player guaranteeing a win. It happens every single year. It just has not happened yet. Because, contrary to what some in Dallas may want to believe, Brett Favre did not guarantee a win Sunday. It's not a guarantee if the guy gets up in front of the media and says, 'I'd be shocked if we weren't here next week talking about this again.' What do you expect the guy to say, 'I'd be shocked if we do beat these guys'?...The guy didn't guarantee anything...and neither did Jared Allen." (He said, "We kick butt," when pressed by the media for a prediction.)
Rome: "I'm looking for the Cowboys to go into the Dome and end the Silver Fox's dream season. Never thought I'd say that."
Of Tony Romo, Jim added, "...The Tony Romo that I've seen for the past 4 weeks is not the guy that I've seen for the past 4 years. I think his head is right. I think he's loose. I think the 2010 Romo is the 2008 Eli Mannng."
Indianapolis Colts
Jim commented, "I would say, right now, nobody's feeling more pressure than the Colts. Not after shutting it down against the Jets a few weeks back...
Whether they want to cop to it or not, not going for it just put a much bigger bull's eye on their back. Now, they're under even more pressure to cash it in than they would have been had they just kept their foot on the gas..."
Tiger Woods
Jim said Tiger may be donating $3 million for a mobile hospital for Haiti. Jim said that would be great. He then said that there is SPECULATION that Tiger has sought treatment for sex addiction.
E Mail
From Janet Rome!
Jim said, "nice to see the wife chipping in with a little E mail...'How about a moral and honesty rehab?'...That's a good point, Janet. Bring it. Janet, I like that..."
Interview
Darnell Dockett (Arizona Cardinals)
The Cardinals played the last game last weekend and the first game this weekend. Darnell said they have to go through adversity like that to "get where we want to get." He said, "I don't know..." then laughed a little when asked if Michael Adams got away with a face mask on the last play against Green Bay. Later he added, "Mike Adams is one of the hardest working guys on our team...hands down...We going to win games with him." When asked, Darnell said the Saints present kind of the same challenges as the Packers did.
Surfer Girl
Jim's horse Surfer Girl will race Saturday at Santa Anita. He told us how she was shut down by the Veteranarian just before a race on Breeder's Cup Friday in 2008 due to a skin infection. She was out 5 months. She then got an exciting come from behind 2nd place finish. Unfortunately she got sick again and nearly died. Needless to say, Jim is very happy to see her ready to race again.
Caller
Vic in NoCal returned! He cracked on football coaches, Mark McGwire, and fat guys, especially Jay Mohr, "...my best advice to you...fruit." He then ended with a Tiger haiku and an unsavory reference regarding Tiger's wife.
Interviews
Lane Kiffin (USC head football coach)
He said the last few days have been hectic. He told Jim that he left a good place but could not pass up USC. Of the SEC, Lane said it is great with a lot of competition and that he has a lot of great memories. Jim asked him if he owed Tennessee more loyalty. Lane said he was greatful for the opportunity to coach at Tennessee and it was hard to leave. He also mentioned that he went to the athletic director when Pete Carroll left USC and told him he would be interested if USC contacted him.
From leaving Tennessee to contacting (or being contacted by) Tennesee recruits, to the possibility of signing such recruits at USC, Lane basically told Jim that he felt he and his staff were acting ethically.
He told Jim that there was no other job more intriguing than USC.
Cris Collinsworth (NFL great, NBC Sports)
He has a rare weekend off. NBC doesn't have a game this weekend. Jim asked him about the Colts not going for the undefeated season. Cris said that greatness is acheived by so few. He added that if he was on a team that was 14-0 and "...you try to pull me out...It would have bothered me." Jim asked if there would be a lingering effect on the Colts. "You don't know...I would've taken my shot," Cris answered in part. Of the Cowboys, Cris said if they beat the Vikings he thinks they will win the Super Bowl.
Text Contest
No Text Contest today. Jim said, "Blow right by the texts and go right to the phones..." and then took a call from Silk in Huntington Beach who played the "San Diego Super Chargers" song at the end of his call.
Huge Call
No Huge Call today.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
College Football
Tennessee
The Volunteers are looking for a new coach.
Lane Kiffin
Rome: "...Just because it's legal doesn't make it right. Just because he didn't break a rule in this case doesn't make it wrong. Just because it was his, quote 'dream job' doesn't mean that Lane Kiffin should have busted out for USC after only one year at Tennessee...The Vols rolled the dice big on this guy and they just crapped out. Rolled the dice big because they gave him a sweet SEC gig despite having no college head coaching experience. And then he jumped the very second something better came along. ..He'd argue...it was my dream job...but of course he'd also argue that they're better off now than they were 14 months ago when he arrived. And that's not true either. In fact, they're worse off..."
NBA
Clippers
Jim told us, "I never have ever bought into any of these so called sports curses. Not the curse of the Bambino...Not the Cubs and their goat...Not the SI curse, not the Madden curse...and I really never bought into the Clippers
curse, at least not until now. Not until I saw the team shut down their francise, Blake Griffin. Blake Griffin ...was a tremendous draft pick, a no brainer...and now requires season ending surgery after doing absolutely everything right in rehab..."
Haiti Earthquake
Jim said, "...I think I'd be remis if I didn't address this...the images are so horrific and the damage and devastation so unthinkable, that you can't see that and not help but wonder, 'How in the world do we all get caught up and hooked by matters so trivial?...Do you have your health? Do you have food on your table?...You're lucky. We're all lucky. If ever there was a time to check ourselves and be thankful for what we have, now is it...and try to help in any way we can."
NBA
Smack runners in the NBA.
Rome: "You know about the Smack Off on this show...Well, the NBA has a similar event, albeit unofficial, and the landslide winner this year, according to a recent SI poll...the guy who talks more junk and more smack in the NBA...is this guy..."(Kevin Garnett's 'Anything's possible' yell was played on tape.) He was a runaway winner with 62% of the vote. Kobe Bryant was a distant 2nd with only 7% of the vote.
Interviews
Mike Jenkins (Dallas Cowboys)
The Cowboys play at Minnesota in the second round of the playoffs on Sunday. Jim asked Mike if the team felt like they were carrying the burden of the 13 years without a playoff win. (Before their win against the Eagles) "Definately, we're a part of the history, we're part of the team...,"he replied.
Jim mentioned the Cowboys having a late season transformation. Mike thinks that took place after their loss to San Diego. Keith Brooking had called a meeting after that game and told the guys to finish strong.
The subject of Mike starting to wear the number 21 came up. He is wearing it not because of Deon Sanders, but to pay tribute and respect to Sean Taylor who was murdered by an intruder in his home in 2007. Taylor had played for the Redskins.
Lito Sheppard (NY Jets)
This is his first season with the Jets. He said ,"...it's a different family...It's been awesome...everyone makes plays. Jim asked Lito about the height advantage of the San Diego Chargers receivers. Lito said, "...They still have to come down with the ball." He said they will play them physical and be disciplined. Jim ask for a comparison of sorts between Lito's last coach, Andy Reid of the Eagles, and Rex Ryan. Lito said Andy Reid is a "silent confidence" guy and offensive minded, while Rex Ryan is a "I'm a let you know confidence" guy who is defensive minded.
Mark Ingram (Alabama, Heisman Trophy Winner)
Jim asked him if everything's hit him yet. "...I don't know if it's hit me yet."
He said the Heisman represents hard work paying off and overcoming adversity and means a lot to his family. The National Title represents the hard work the team put in. He referred back to their Bowl game loss to Utah last year and told how it motivated them this year.Jim broght up his "gloves" celebration in the National Title game. Mark said he didn't plan it...he just put them up to the camera when he saw the camera.
Text Contest Selections
"Unwar anyone who brings their coffee with them into the bathroom."
"Hey Jim. Alvin pulled that Van Excel clip from '93? Dude, was Alvin even born yet in '93?"
Triple U Sponsor: "Fish tank guy"
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jim. You believe in werewolves? For real? Well, I think Ronald McDonald, the King, and Colonel Sanders are real. Yours, Kirstie"
Response: "Now you're BLOCKED! Josh in Portland is finished."
The Jim Rome Clone Report is a fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Rome or the Jim Rome Show.
College Football
Tennessee
The Volunteers are looking for a new coach.
Lane Kiffin
Rome: "...Just because it's legal doesn't make it right. Just because he didn't break a rule in this case doesn't make it wrong. Just because it was his, quote 'dream job' doesn't mean that Lane Kiffin should have busted out for USC after only one year at Tennessee...The Vols rolled the dice big on this guy and they just crapped out. Rolled the dice big because they gave him a sweet SEC gig despite having no college head coaching experience. And then he jumped the very second something better came along. ..He'd argue...it was my dream job...but of course he'd also argue that they're better off now than they were 14 months ago when he arrived. And that's not true either. In fact, they're worse off..."
NBA
Clippers
Jim told us, "I never have ever bought into any of these so called sports curses. Not the curse of the Bambino...Not the Cubs and their goat...Not the SI curse, not the Madden curse...and I really never bought into the Clippers
curse, at least not until now. Not until I saw the team shut down their francise, Blake Griffin. Blake Griffin ...was a tremendous draft pick, a no brainer...and now requires season ending surgery after doing absolutely everything right in rehab..."
Haiti Earthquake
Jim said, "...I think I'd be remis if I didn't address this...the images are so horrific and the damage and devastation so unthinkable, that you can't see that and not help but wonder, 'How in the world do we all get caught up and hooked by matters so trivial?...Do you have your health? Do you have food on your table?...You're lucky. We're all lucky. If ever there was a time to check ourselves and be thankful for what we have, now is it...and try to help in any way we can."
NBA
Smack runners in the NBA.
Rome: "You know about the Smack Off on this show...Well, the NBA has a similar event, albeit unofficial, and the landslide winner this year, according to a recent SI poll...the guy who talks more junk and more smack in the NBA...is this guy..."(Kevin Garnett's 'Anything's possible' yell was played on tape.) He was a runaway winner with 62% of the vote. Kobe Bryant was a distant 2nd with only 7% of the vote.
Interviews
Mike Jenkins (Dallas Cowboys)
The Cowboys play at Minnesota in the second round of the playoffs on Sunday. Jim asked Mike if the team felt like they were carrying the burden of the 13 years without a playoff win. (Before their win against the Eagles) "Definately, we're a part of the history, we're part of the team...,"he replied.
Jim mentioned the Cowboys having a late season transformation. Mike thinks that took place after their loss to San Diego. Keith Brooking had called a meeting after that game and told the guys to finish strong.
The subject of Mike starting to wear the number 21 came up. He is wearing it not because of Deon Sanders, but to pay tribute and respect to Sean Taylor who was murdered by an intruder in his home in 2007. Taylor had played for the Redskins.
Lito Sheppard (NY Jets)
This is his first season with the Jets. He said ,"...it's a different family...It's been awesome...everyone makes plays. Jim asked Lito about the height advantage of the San Diego Chargers receivers. Lito said, "...They still have to come down with the ball." He said they will play them physical and be disciplined. Jim ask for a comparison of sorts between Lito's last coach, Andy Reid of the Eagles, and Rex Ryan. Lito said Andy Reid is a "silent confidence" guy and offensive minded, while Rex Ryan is a "I'm a let you know confidence" guy who is defensive minded.
Mark Ingram (Alabama, Heisman Trophy Winner)
Jim asked him if everything's hit him yet. "...I don't know if it's hit me yet."
He said the Heisman represents hard work paying off and overcoming adversity and means a lot to his family. The National Title represents the hard work the team put in. He referred back to their Bowl game loss to Utah last year and told how it motivated them this year.Jim broght up his "gloves" celebration in the National Title game. Mark said he didn't plan it...he just put them up to the camera when he saw the camera.
Text Contest Selections
"Unwar anyone who brings their coffee with them into the bathroom."
"Hey Jim. Alvin pulled that Van Excel clip from '93? Dude, was Alvin even born yet in '93?"
Triple U Sponsor: "Fish tank guy"
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jim. You believe in werewolves? For real? Well, I think Ronald McDonald, the King, and Colonel Sanders are real. Yours, Kirstie"
Response: "Now you're BLOCKED! Josh in Portland is finished."
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Lane Kiffin
Jim began, "And you probably know where. I'm going to start. Lane Kiffin. Lane 'freaking' Kiffin...Welcome back to Holllywood...This is an incredible story...First Man Ram, then Ron Ron, and now Lane. It's almost too good to be true. What next, Ochocinco signing with the NFL team that we still don't have here?...Even for a game as nasty and as filthy as College Football, Lane Kiffin busting out of Knoxville for USC after only on year is incredible. Bobby Petrino thinks this cat has a crazy brass set. As for USC, it's either going to go down as the greatest or worst hire ever...but for now it's just a colossal middle finger to the NCAA..."
Of USC athletic director, Mike Garrett hiring Lane Kiffin, who "couldn't follow the rules at Tennessee" while the NCAA is "looking like it's going to bring the hammer down", Jim said, "...That's brazen, and it's desperate, and it's strangely brilliant...Garrett works a miracle...given the circumstances, that is a miraculous save..."
And finally, "I've said it a dozen times on this program but I never meant it more than I do now..."Coach 'em up, Lane!"
Tennessee
Rome: "What an ugly scene that was last night. The students at Tennessee are looking to riot..."
E mail "war"
"War Yakety Sax to cheer up the Vol nation." (The song famous for being the "Benny Hill Show" song was played.)
Caller
A guy called in with a Lane Kiffin parody sung to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies theme. Jim gave him a D+
LaDanian Tomlinson
An old rap video of a commercial that didn't make it to air hit YouTube. Jim said it was corny but he liked it and played it a few times in the show.
Interviews
Lawrence Jackson (Seattle Seahawks)
Jim asked him about Lane Kiffin coming to USC. LJ felt it was good that USC wouldn't drop off from their philosophy. Of Pete Carroll coming to Seattle, LJ said in part, "...it's exciting to know that the guy who made me who I was, and the guy responsible for that development is now coming to the NFL and giving me a chance...to be a great player in this league."
Jim went back to Lane Kiffin. He asked LJ it he trusts Lane. "Oh definately...anybody in America would almost have to be crazy to turn down that job...,"he said. Rome also asked him about his challenges in transitioning from college to the NFL. LJ spoke of growing up and being an adult and experiencing responsibility. He also talked about being more than a football player and of wanting to be able to offer society something after his playing days are over.
Mo Williams (Cleveland Cavaliers)
The Cavs have a 5 games in 5 cities in 8 nights road trip. Mo agreed with Jim that they have a bullseye on them and get everyone's best shot every night. Of Lebron James, Mo said in part, "...He's a great teammate. It's easy to play with him...I feel like we compliment each other real well." They also spoke about last year's playoff run. Mo feels more prepared this year.
Of Delonte West, Mo told us he is doing well. Mo thinks being with the team helps - it's all positive, it's all basketball. At the end of the interview, Mo asked Jim about the famous Tony Gwinn clip where he talks about Ricky Henderson.
Shaun Phillips (San Diego Chargers)
Jim started with LT's video. Shaun liked the old guy in the video.
Shaun told Jim that practice is going well. He said their game plan against the Jets is to go out there and do what they do best. Shaun led the NFL with 7 forced fumbles. He said he is always looking to make a play and feels that getting his offense the ball will usually lead to a score. He told Jim he thinks the Jets' Darrelle Revis is the best cornerback in the league.
Text Contest
No text contet today.
Huge Call of the day
No Huge Call today.
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Lane Kiffin
Jim began, "And you probably know where. I'm going to start. Lane Kiffin. Lane 'freaking' Kiffin...Welcome back to Holllywood...This is an incredible story...First Man Ram, then Ron Ron, and now Lane. It's almost too good to be true. What next, Ochocinco signing with the NFL team that we still don't have here?...Even for a game as nasty and as filthy as College Football, Lane Kiffin busting out of Knoxville for USC after only on year is incredible. Bobby Petrino thinks this cat has a crazy brass set. As for USC, it's either going to go down as the greatest or worst hire ever...but for now it's just a colossal middle finger to the NCAA..."
Of USC athletic director, Mike Garrett hiring Lane Kiffin, who "couldn't follow the rules at Tennessee" while the NCAA is "looking like it's going to bring the hammer down", Jim said, "...That's brazen, and it's desperate, and it's strangely brilliant...Garrett works a miracle...given the circumstances, that is a miraculous save..."
And finally, "I've said it a dozen times on this program but I never meant it more than I do now..."Coach 'em up, Lane!"
Tennessee
Rome: "What an ugly scene that was last night. The students at Tennessee are looking to riot..."
E mail "war"
"War Yakety Sax to cheer up the Vol nation." (The song famous for being the "Benny Hill Show" song was played.)
Caller
A guy called in with a Lane Kiffin parody sung to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies theme. Jim gave him a D+
LaDanian Tomlinson
An old rap video of a commercial that didn't make it to air hit YouTube. Jim said it was corny but he liked it and played it a few times in the show.
Interviews
Lawrence Jackson (Seattle Seahawks)
Jim asked him about Lane Kiffin coming to USC. LJ felt it was good that USC wouldn't drop off from their philosophy. Of Pete Carroll coming to Seattle, LJ said in part, "...it's exciting to know that the guy who made me who I was, and the guy responsible for that development is now coming to the NFL and giving me a chance...to be a great player in this league."
Jim went back to Lane Kiffin. He asked LJ it he trusts Lane. "Oh definately...anybody in America would almost have to be crazy to turn down that job...,"he said. Rome also asked him about his challenges in transitioning from college to the NFL. LJ spoke of growing up and being an adult and experiencing responsibility. He also talked about being more than a football player and of wanting to be able to offer society something after his playing days are over.
Mo Williams (Cleveland Cavaliers)
The Cavs have a 5 games in 5 cities in 8 nights road trip. Mo agreed with Jim that they have a bullseye on them and get everyone's best shot every night. Of Lebron James, Mo said in part, "...He's a great teammate. It's easy to play with him...I feel like we compliment each other real well." They also spoke about last year's playoff run. Mo feels more prepared this year.
Of Delonte West, Mo told us he is doing well. Mo thinks being with the team helps - it's all positive, it's all basketball. At the end of the interview, Mo asked Jim about the famous Tony Gwinn clip where he talks about Ricky Henderson.
Shaun Phillips (San Diego Chargers)
Jim started with LT's video. Shaun liked the old guy in the video.
Shaun told Jim that practice is going well. He said their game plan against the Jets is to go out there and do what they do best. Shaun led the NFL with 7 forced fumbles. He said he is always looking to make a play and feels that getting his offense the ball will usually lead to a score. He told Jim he thinks the Jets' Darrelle Revis is the best cornerback in the league.
Text Contest
No text contet today.
Huge Call of the day
No Huge Call today.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Mark McGuire
The former major leaguer and former single season home run record holder admitted to using steroids over a ten year period. He did a sit down interview with Bob Costas.
This topic took up a majority of today's show.
Jim first compared McGuire's interview with Bob Costas with his testimony before Congress in 2005. Jim said, "...Back in '05, that was a disastrous day for McGuire. Yesterday was not. On the Hill he said nothing. He owned nothing...So that day was a disaster. Yesterday wasn't ...Yesterday he mostly...mostly came clean. He admitted to doing 'roids on and off for a decade. He apologized for it. He seemed to mean it, and was obviously torn up, about what I'm still not really sure. But I don't think those were crocodile tears...and as 'roid admissions go, he went much further than anybody else who had copped to it before him, and did so of his own free will. There was not a leaked positive drug test that put him in that chair. The National Enquirer didn't have the goods on him...He put himself in the crosshairs, for one full hour on live television, with a tough and credible interviewer, and no conditions attached. Credit for that.
Jim added, "I was also disappointed in a lot of what he was selling...much of the goodwill that he gained by coming foward was negated by his insistence that 'roids did not enhance his performance...that the only reason he did was to recover more quickly from injury.
E mails
E mails were going against McGuire. Much of the audience was upset. A portion of Ugly Bob's E mail:
"Mark McGuire came off looking like a total candy ass. He's a grown man and he cried like Alvin...Own it and move on. Don't cry like a little child. It's over and done so don't talk about how much you regret it. Just own it. Words to live by."
Jim responded in part, "...I think the guy felt some real anguish. I think that he's been carrying this burden...We want to see some contrition, by the way. What you don't want is to own THAT and move on. That's not just something you own and move on."
Interviews
Goose Gossage (Hall of Fame Pitcher)
He said Mark was one of the greatest teammates he ever had. Goose went on, "...Time will tell, Jim, what's going to happen and how he's perceived by the public, by teammates, by guys that didn't cheat...but you've got to start somewhere." Rome asked about McGuire's claim that he would have hit all his home runs without steroids. Goose responded, "Then why did he do it?...That doesn't hold much water with me." And later, "The bottom line is, Jim, it's cheating. And Henry Aaron didn't have that opportunity..."
Tom Verducci (CNNsi writer)
He agreed that the McGuire interview was riveting and fascinating TV. Tom wondered why Mark McGuire was so anguished if he did steroids for health reasons. Tom surmised that Mark really thinks steroids didn't enhance his performance but stated he should come to grips with that fact. Jim asked Tom's opinion of why McGuire did this interview now. Tom guessed that it was because McGuire wants to get back into baseball and knew this would be necessary first. Tom did not think the interview was done as a play to get into the Hall of Fame.
Scott Service
The former major leaguer called in himself and ask Jim ,"What are you doing?"
Jim calmed him down. Scott went on to defend Mark McGuire and tried to back the claim that McGuire would have hit just as many home runs without steroids.
Text Contest
There was not text contest today. Jim did read an E mail from Vic in NoCal that basically thrashed Scott Service.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
NFL
Cardinals beat Packers
Rome: "I could start anywhere, but how about we start with that epic Cardinals/Packers tilt. Tremendous game. Tell me you didn't think that game was over the very second that Charles Woodson clutched up, won the toss, proving once again that tails never fails heading into OT...Because you knew the second the Packers got that ball, the way things had been going for both defenses all day long...the game was just a few plays from ending...
Of Aaron Rodgers, Jim said, "...Rodgers had an unbelievable game. He's a budding star, and given his upside...given the year he had, and the fact that he's only going to get even better, the Packers did make the right choice in keeping him..."
Of Kurt Warner Jim added, "...speaking of amazing, how about Kurt Warner?...
This guy is incredible to me. Kurt Warner...was he not left for dead when he played for the Giants? ...This guy's never looked better, at 38, than he did yesterday. The guy is so clutch..."
Dallas Cowboys
Rome: "...How about them Cowboys? I say, 'Look the hell out for them Cowboys'... 34-14 and it wasn't nearly that close...and if you were looking for Tony Romo to yip up under the bright lights and choke away another big game, you've go the wrong guy. Not that guy, not this team, not this time..."
New England Patriots
Jim said, "Ever think you'd see the day they'd get that badly jacked up in their own house in a game that big?...and the Ravens did. The Ravens are a violent football team..."
New York Jets
Rome: "The New York Jets might not be the best team left, but they think they are! The Jets are 'Likes to fight guy'...They like to fight and they're good at it, and they're looking for another one."
Pete Carroll
The USC coach has accepted the head coaching job for the Seattle Seahawks. Jim Rome said, "Hey USC fan...Uh Oh! (Carl Lewis clip was played.)...as good as it's been the past decade...It will never be that way ever again...As for Pete Carroll...you're gonna tell me ...this is the opportunity you've been waiting for? The Seahawk job?...I know he'd go. Just not for that gig, and not for those reasons..."
Interviews
Trent Dilfer (Former NFLer, ESPN)
Jim asked him about the Cardinals/Packers game. Trent said, It's hard to find the balance between how much was great Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals passing game, and how much of it was just bad Green Bay Packers pass defense...I tend to lean a little more on this one...bad Packers defense." He also said part of playing good pass defense in the NFL is contesting everything from the passer, to the routes, to the catch. He said the Packers weren't doing any of that. In response to a question, Trent said, "...the sting of losing is a hundred times worse than the thrill of winning in the National Football League."
John Lynch (Former NFLer, Fox game analyst)
Jim referenced the week 17 game between the Jets and Bengals. John said that game, though "meaningless" did give the Jets confidence for the playoff game against the Bengals. He also credited coach Rex Ryan for fueling the confidence of the Jets.
Of the San Diego Chargers, John said, "...Not as much star power as they once had, but more of a team concept than ever before..."
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Seattle Seahawks)
He started by answering Jim, saying he did not know coach Jim Mora's job was in jeopardy. Although sorry to see coach Mora go, T.J. said he was excited about having Pete Carroll as coach. He said he felt like he was leaving Cincinnati and coming to the Seahawks all over again. T.J. likes an upbeat coach that challenges his players to compete. He added, "I don't like football. I love football." He later broke down the playoffs in answer to Jim's questions.
Text Contest
"Triple U, Anyone over the age of eight that eats animal crackers." Emilio Textavez
"Wow Rome, sixth day of work this year without any using vacation time. I see a streak here." Tim in C-Town.
"This 2010 playoff coach received a humble ass whoopin' from the Baltimore Ravens. Signed Alex Trebek."
Triple U Sponsor: "Guys who wear long sleeves and their Rolex over it. Dude, we know you got that fake Roly in Chinatown."
Actual Triple U: "Wait a second...Wait just a second. You're telling me I signed on to work with the Kansas City Chief? Oh, hell no! As I understand it, I was signing on to work with the Kansas City Chefs. Yours, a bummed out Chaz Weis."
Result: "Whoever sent that from the 503 is BLOCKED!"
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NFL
Cardinals beat Packers
Rome: "I could start anywhere, but how about we start with that epic Cardinals/Packers tilt. Tremendous game. Tell me you didn't think that game was over the very second that Charles Woodson clutched up, won the toss, proving once again that tails never fails heading into OT...Because you knew the second the Packers got that ball, the way things had been going for both defenses all day long...the game was just a few plays from ending...
Of Aaron Rodgers, Jim said, "...Rodgers had an unbelievable game. He's a budding star, and given his upside...given the year he had, and the fact that he's only going to get even better, the Packers did make the right choice in keeping him..."
Of Kurt Warner Jim added, "...speaking of amazing, how about Kurt Warner?...
This guy is incredible to me. Kurt Warner...was he not left for dead when he played for the Giants? ...This guy's never looked better, at 38, than he did yesterday. The guy is so clutch..."
Dallas Cowboys
Rome: "...How about them Cowboys? I say, 'Look the hell out for them Cowboys'... 34-14 and it wasn't nearly that close...and if you were looking for Tony Romo to yip up under the bright lights and choke away another big game, you've go the wrong guy. Not that guy, not this team, not this time..."
New England Patriots
Jim said, "Ever think you'd see the day they'd get that badly jacked up in their own house in a game that big?...and the Ravens did. The Ravens are a violent football team..."
New York Jets
Rome: "The New York Jets might not be the best team left, but they think they are! The Jets are 'Likes to fight guy'...They like to fight and they're good at it, and they're looking for another one."
Pete Carroll
The USC coach has accepted the head coaching job for the Seattle Seahawks. Jim Rome said, "Hey USC fan...Uh Oh! (Carl Lewis clip was played.)...as good as it's been the past decade...It will never be that way ever again...As for Pete Carroll...you're gonna tell me ...this is the opportunity you've been waiting for? The Seahawk job?...I know he'd go. Just not for that gig, and not for those reasons..."
Interviews
Trent Dilfer (Former NFLer, ESPN)
Jim asked him about the Cardinals/Packers game. Trent said, It's hard to find the balance between how much was great Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals passing game, and how much of it was just bad Green Bay Packers pass defense...I tend to lean a little more on this one...bad Packers defense." He also said part of playing good pass defense in the NFL is contesting everything from the passer, to the routes, to the catch. He said the Packers weren't doing any of that. In response to a question, Trent said, "...the sting of losing is a hundred times worse than the thrill of winning in the National Football League."
John Lynch (Former NFLer, Fox game analyst)
Jim referenced the week 17 game between the Jets and Bengals. John said that game, though "meaningless" did give the Jets confidence for the playoff game against the Bengals. He also credited coach Rex Ryan for fueling the confidence of the Jets.
Of the San Diego Chargers, John said, "...Not as much star power as they once had, but more of a team concept than ever before..."
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Seattle Seahawks)
He started by answering Jim, saying he did not know coach Jim Mora's job was in jeopardy. Although sorry to see coach Mora go, T.J. said he was excited about having Pete Carroll as coach. He said he felt like he was leaving Cincinnati and coming to the Seahawks all over again. T.J. likes an upbeat coach that challenges his players to compete. He added, "I don't like football. I love football." He later broke down the playoffs in answer to Jim's questions.
Text Contest
"Triple U, Anyone over the age of eight that eats animal crackers." Emilio Textavez
"Wow Rome, sixth day of work this year without any using vacation time. I see a streak here." Tim in C-Town.
"This 2010 playoff coach received a humble ass whoopin' from the Baltimore Ravens. Signed Alex Trebek."
Triple U Sponsor: "Guys who wear long sleeves and their Rolex over it. Dude, we know you got that fake Roly in Chinatown."
Actual Triple U: "Wait a second...Wait just a second. You're telling me I signed on to work with the Kansas City Chief? Oh, hell no! As I understand it, I was signing on to work with the Kansas City Chefs. Yours, a bummed out Chaz Weis."
Result: "Whoever sent that from the 503 is BLOCKED!"
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Parody video of Trappers latest call
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
It's Friday. Jim asked for a "Quad Yeah!", and the famous sound clip was played.
BCS Championship Game
Rome: "I don't know that I've ever seen a more disjointed, bizarre start to a National Championship game, or almost any big game, than what shook down in Pasadena last night...the most over the top call of Nick Sabans career...that desperate deek job of a fake punt deep in his own end at the start of the game...Like he was a 4 TD underdog or something...Then Colt McCoy took that routine hit ...and he comes off the field one flap down...That was the most jacked up first stanza in a big game I have ever seen..."
Alabama had that big halftime lead, and Jim commented, "You could see where Alabama was more relieved than they were actually estatic when that game finally did come to an end. Of course they let the Longhorns back in the game. The Tide thought that game was already over...24-6. Thanks for coming. Drive safely. Of course Alabama thought the game was over, because it was."
The discussion continued:
Jim said of Alabama, "That's their ring. They earned it..but. There well always be a 'yeah, but' attached to this one. Because McCoy didn't go...I'm not saying that Texas wins if he does play..."
Jim also covered:
-Nick Saban's Gatorade shower and his reaction.
-The decision to keep Colt McCoy out of the game.
Interview
Calvin Pace (New York Jets)
He led the Jets with 8 sacks this year. He is in his 7th year, and this is his first time in the playoffs. "It feels great...This playoff sure means a lot to me," he said. He agreed that losing and not making the playoffs can begin to wear on a person. A year after he left the Cardinals they made it to the Super Bowl.
Jim asked Calvin about coach Rex Ryan. Calvin said when Rex says something like, "...Long shot? I think we're the favorite...I mean to win the whole tournament," it pumps them up. Of QB Mark Sanchez being up to making plays in the playoffs, Calvin said, "He better be ready for it."
MMA
Leading up to the interview with Urijah Faber, the MMA vs Boxing argument came up as it always does.
Interview
Urijah Faber (MMA fighter)
He has not fought in 7 months. In his last fight, with Mike Brown he broke his hand in the 1st round and dislocated his thumb on his other hand in the 3rd round. Of the rehab, he said, "It wasn't fun. That's for sure...talk about being frustrated." They spoke about Urijah finishing that fight with those injuries.
Jim told Urijah of the MMA detractors E mailing the show and read one of them. Urijah responded, "Man, that's just some real ignorance...I think that person need to kind of delve a little bit deeper, and it's unfortunate that they think that.
The Week That Was
The traditional montage of sound clips from throughout the week was played.
Text Contest Selections
"War 'Style' Grant on the next 'Bachelor'."
"Hey Rome. I heard you say that Mark Ingram gave a Heisman speech that had a lot of emotion. What are these emotions you speak of? Sincerely, Nick Saban."
"Hey Rome.It does not surprise me that Al Davis snubbed Rich Gannon. I've been snubbing Al for years. Signed, Death..."
Triple U sponsor: "People who still pay for their gas with cash."
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jim. Oregon's gloves have 'O' on them. Well, so do mine. O negative. Signed, Orenthal."
Result: "As Orenthal texts go that's not horrible...could be worse."
Huge Call
Part of Urijah Faber's interview was played.
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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
It's Friday. Jim asked for a "Quad Yeah!", and the famous sound clip was played.
BCS Championship Game
Rome: "I don't know that I've ever seen a more disjointed, bizarre start to a National Championship game, or almost any big game, than what shook down in Pasadena last night...the most over the top call of Nick Sabans career...that desperate deek job of a fake punt deep in his own end at the start of the game...Like he was a 4 TD underdog or something...Then Colt McCoy took that routine hit ...and he comes off the field one flap down...That was the most jacked up first stanza in a big game I have ever seen..."
Alabama had that big halftime lead, and Jim commented, "You could see where Alabama was more relieved than they were actually estatic when that game finally did come to an end. Of course they let the Longhorns back in the game. The Tide thought that game was already over...24-6. Thanks for coming. Drive safely. Of course Alabama thought the game was over, because it was."
The discussion continued:
Jim said of Alabama, "That's their ring. They earned it..but. There well always be a 'yeah, but' attached to this one. Because McCoy didn't go...I'm not saying that Texas wins if he does play..."
Jim also covered:
-Nick Saban's Gatorade shower and his reaction.
-The decision to keep Colt McCoy out of the game.
Interview
Calvin Pace (New York Jets)
He led the Jets with 8 sacks this year. He is in his 7th year, and this is his first time in the playoffs. "It feels great...This playoff sure means a lot to me," he said. He agreed that losing and not making the playoffs can begin to wear on a person. A year after he left the Cardinals they made it to the Super Bowl.
Jim asked Calvin about coach Rex Ryan. Calvin said when Rex says something like, "...Long shot? I think we're the favorite...I mean to win the whole tournament," it pumps them up. Of QB Mark Sanchez being up to making plays in the playoffs, Calvin said, "He better be ready for it."
MMA
Leading up to the interview with Urijah Faber, the MMA vs Boxing argument came up as it always does.
Interview
Urijah Faber (MMA fighter)
He has not fought in 7 months. In his last fight, with Mike Brown he broke his hand in the 1st round and dislocated his thumb on his other hand in the 3rd round. Of the rehab, he said, "It wasn't fun. That's for sure...talk about being frustrated." They spoke about Urijah finishing that fight with those injuries.
Jim told Urijah of the MMA detractors E mailing the show and read one of them. Urijah responded, "Man, that's just some real ignorance...I think that person need to kind of delve a little bit deeper, and it's unfortunate that they think that.
The Week That Was
The traditional montage of sound clips from throughout the week was played.
Text Contest Selections
"War 'Style' Grant on the next 'Bachelor'."
"Hey Rome. I heard you say that Mark Ingram gave a Heisman speech that had a lot of emotion. What are these emotions you speak of? Sincerely, Nick Saban."
"Hey Rome.It does not surprise me that Al Davis snubbed Rich Gannon. I've been snubbing Al for years. Signed, Death..."
Triple U sponsor: "People who still pay for their gas with cash."
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jim. Oregon's gloves have 'O' on them. Well, so do mine. O negative. Signed, Orenthal."
Result: "As Orenthal texts go that's not horrible...could be worse."
Huge Call
Part of Urijah Faber's interview was played.
The Jim Rome Clone Report is a fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Rome or the Jim Rome Show.
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