Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

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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