Friday, February 26, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Friday Format
This is the second week of the new format for the Clone Report on Fridays. It consists of a very brief review of today's show, an Interview of the Week, a Top 5 Funniest moments on the show this week, and today's text contest.
Today
Jim began by talking Olympic hockey. Other topics were LeBron James talking in the third person and Mark McGuire's brother's book. Jim interviewed Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns and Pierce McGuire, who is an analyst for NBC's coverage of Olympic hockey.
Also, Eddie in Boise got on hold early in the show. Jim again described Eddie as a boxer who gets knocked down, but keeps getting up.
When Eddie got on, he acknowledged the reaction he has gotten from the clones. He said he didn't care, and he calls the show because he likes it and has been listening since Jim's days in San Diego. He then took on Craig in Tampa who had E mailed the show about Eddie.
Interview of the Week
John Daly
I have to go again with a guy who doesn't give "canned" answers. John was honest and up front about his lap band surgery and subsequent weight loss. He spoke candidly about his negative feelings for Butch Harmon. Finally, he let Jim know, in a classy way, that the song of his that Jim had knocked over the years was about "Make a Wish" and a cancer survivor.
Top 5 Funniest Moments of the Week
5. Tiger Woods Robot/Cyborg take.
Jim compared Tiger at one point to a robot from the movie "Total Recall".
4. err vs ERRRR!
Caller Mark in San Diego used "errr" quite a few times in his call before
getting run. Later Jim compared his lower volume and weaker "errr" to
Rachel in Houston's well known and NASCAR sounding "ERRRR!".
3. Ugly Bob gets BLOCKED! (from the E mail)
After getting warned Monday (see 1a + 1b) Ugly Bob came in Wednesday
with, "I realize that there is a lot going on in the sports world today...
but....do you have a "Boner" update?" (Of course Jim's reaction added to
the moment.)
1a. Ugly Bob's text from Monday: "Hey Rome. I want to take the opportunity
to thank Tiger Woods for allowing me to play the role of his mother at his
presser Friday. Yours, George Takei."
1b. Jim's reaction: "Hey Bob. You are one more horrific text from getting
BLOCKED into your next lifetime...That was regrettable, irresponsible,
unacceptable, unfunny, uninspired, unreadable, and even beneath you,
Ugly Bob. Robert, stop!"
Friday's Text Contest Selections
"Unwar me trying to see that pic of Stew and having freaking freeze my Blackberry."
"Rome. You're right. No one should ever go third person unless his name is Ricky Henderson. If he is Ricky, then Ricky should go third person every chance Ricky gets."
"Captain Rome. Eddie is like those rotting pirate corpses hanging from trees outside of town as a warning to other pirates, 'Bad callers stay away'." Rick in Rock Island.
Triple U Sponsor: "That dude that left work early today and said, 'See you next month'." B Mac in the 804
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jim. LeBron talking in third person is sooo amateur hour. Try talking in 4th and 5th person. Signed Hershel Walker."
Result: Jim said, "That's definate Triple U. It's not enough to get you blocked. It's just unfunny, uninspired, and unreadable."
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
The show opened with 10 Carl Lewis "UH OH's!" ..followed by two more.
Jim said, "That was a first...I heard the bell and I was way down the hall in the middle of something. Uh oh!"
Olympic Hockey
Rome: "What a great night for Canada...The Canadian Hockey team doesn't want to win...It has to win!...Canada has to win!... and not a bronze, and not a silver, but a gold medal...Anything less than that is going to be a disaster...Don Cherry told me...It's Canada's national sport."
Canada Beats Russia
Jim said, "...punching the Russians right in the face the second the puck dropped last night...and then they didn't stop until that game ended.
Canada 7, Russia 3. Thanks for coming! That's the Canadian team everybody has been waiting on..."
As for Russia, Jim commented, "...They played like gargbage! One of the biggest games in their storied history and they don't even bother to get off the bus!...That's what we waited all this time for? That's it? That was a tank job...When it did get physical, the Russians didn't want any part of that."
Team USA
Jim: "I think Team USA is still in a pretty good spot...I don't think they're going to be intimidated. I know they won't quit like the Russians pretty much did..."
NBA
MVP Race
Rome: The MVP Award: It's going to go to LeBron. We know that..." Jim went on to say Kobe Bryant doesn't like that but maybe Kevin Durant is LeBron's main competition for the award.
But...Kevin Durant did get BLOCKED by Manu Ginobili last night.
Interviews
Mike Woodson (Atlanta Hawks)
He is in his 6th year as head coach of the Hawks. They are in 2nd place in the Southeast. Mike said they are focused on winning the division, not just going to the playoffs.
He also talked about playing at IU under Bobby Knight. Mike still talks to Coach Knight, and Mike believes Bobby is "the greatest coach that's ever coached the game."
Jim asked Mike about him "taking off" his eyebrows. Mike wouldn't say why he did it! He did say they were growing back, though.
Frank Martin (Kansas State)
Kansas State is 23-4 overall and 10-3 in conference. They are ranked 6th in the nation. They had been picked to finish 4th just in their conference. Frank spoke on his methods, "...We constantly pressure each other to perform...as coaches...we pressure our players...Practices: we try to make them as competitive as we can"
Caron Butler (Dallas Mavericks)
He was recently traded to the Mavericks from the Wizards. Caron said it was bittersweet leaving Washington D.C. He liked the organization and had ties to the community, but appreciates the opportunity to play for a contender. He hopes to bring the "edge and swagger and tenacity" to Dallas.
Text Contest
"War Little Alvie cowering in fear as KB greets him with a fist bump/blow up combo with Turbo or Laser. 'Dude dude. No, no! Don't nuke my knuckles dude."
Eric in Grand Rapids
"Hey Rome. Did you ask how does Eiserman know what gasoline tastes like? Rome, have you been to Detroit lately? All you have to do is take a breath and you can taste gasoling in the air."
Triple U: No triple U 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.
The show opened with 10 Carl Lewis "UH OH's!" ..followed by two more.
Jim said, "That was a first...I heard the bell and I was way down the hall in the middle of something. Uh oh!"
Olympic Hockey
Rome: "What a great night for Canada...The Canadian Hockey team doesn't want to win...It has to win!...Canada has to win!... and not a bronze, and not a silver, but a gold medal...Anything less than that is going to be a disaster...Don Cherry told me...It's Canada's national sport."
Canada Beats Russia
Jim said, "...punching the Russians right in the face the second the puck dropped last night...and then they didn't stop until that game ended.
Canada 7, Russia 3. Thanks for coming! That's the Canadian team everybody has been waiting on..."
As for Russia, Jim commented, "...They played like gargbage! One of the biggest games in their storied history and they don't even bother to get off the bus!...That's what we waited all this time for? That's it? That was a tank job...When it did get physical, the Russians didn't want any part of that."
Team USA
Jim: "I think Team USA is still in a pretty good spot...I don't think they're going to be intimidated. I know they won't quit like the Russians pretty much did..."
NBA
MVP Race
Rome: The MVP Award: It's going to go to LeBron. We know that..." Jim went on to say Kobe Bryant doesn't like that but maybe Kevin Durant is LeBron's main competition for the award.
But...Kevin Durant did get BLOCKED by Manu Ginobili last night.
Interviews
Mike Woodson (Atlanta Hawks)
He is in his 6th year as head coach of the Hawks. They are in 2nd place in the Southeast. Mike said they are focused on winning the division, not just going to the playoffs.
He also talked about playing at IU under Bobby Knight. Mike still talks to Coach Knight, and Mike believes Bobby is "the greatest coach that's ever coached the game."
Jim asked Mike about him "taking off" his eyebrows. Mike wouldn't say why he did it! He did say they were growing back, though.
Frank Martin (Kansas State)
Kansas State is 23-4 overall and 10-3 in conference. They are ranked 6th in the nation. They had been picked to finish 4th just in their conference. Frank spoke on his methods, "...We constantly pressure each other to perform...as coaches...we pressure our players...Practices: we try to make them as competitive as we can"
Caron Butler (Dallas Mavericks)
He was recently traded to the Mavericks from the Wizards. Caron said it was bittersweet leaving Washington D.C. He liked the organization and had ties to the community, but appreciates the opportunity to play for a contender. He hopes to bring the "edge and swagger and tenacity" to Dallas.
Text Contest
"War Little Alvie cowering in fear as KB greets him with a fist bump/blow up combo with Turbo or Laser. 'Dude dude. No, no! Don't nuke my knuckles dude."
Eric in Grand Rapids
"Hey Rome. Did you ask how does Eiserman know what gasoline tastes like? Rome, have you been to Detroit lately? All you have to do is take a breath and you can taste gasoling in the air."
Triple U: No triple U today.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
NBA
Rome: "...On JRIB yesterday...Which Kobe Bryant would come back...What would he be like after missing 5 games and nearly 3 weeks in real time?...Mamba...or...too much rust to knock off?...Seems like a pretty stupid conversation now...His first bucket back last night was from about 25 feet out with a hack job and a whistle ...and 1...suckas! Then he finished what he started...by knocking in a 3 ball with 4 seconds left...after OJ Mayo went MDE, cinder blocking his free throws...Was there any doubt that if it came down to one shot, that it wasn't going to end up in this guys hands and that he would make it?..."
NFL
Brian Westbrook was released by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jim, "...He has to decide whether or not the risk of getting his bell rung outweighs his drive to compete..."
E Mail
Jim said before the E mail, "Wait a minute...this is from Ugly Bob. ..You're one Ugly Bob warning away from an Ugly Bob BLOCK. Are you sure you want me to read this?.."
"I realize that there is a lot going on in the sports world today. We have the Olympics underway in Vancouver. The NBA is in full swing...not to mention college basketball, but first and foremost, Rome, do you have a Boner update?"
Jim: "You're BLOCKED! Ugly Block. Ugly Block in 96 South Carolina. Adios, Bob. Don't push me...Now you have to call, or text, or comment on the Facebook fan page. You're done."
Interview
John Daly (Pro Golfer)
Jim mentioned John's personal makeover and new approach and loss of weight. John said it was triggered a year ago when he had to take a breath and wait about 2 minutes after tying one shoe before he could tie the other one. He had the lap band surgery and has lost about 116 pounds.
Later, John told Jim he felt former coach Butch Harmon lied about him. He added, "He needs to go get the lap band done and stop worrying about everybody else." At the end, John brought up his new album. He also told Jim that the "You Don't Know Me" song from his first album was about the Make a Wish Foundation and a cancer survivor.
Jim's reaction. Jim had played a portion of the song in the past and made fun of it and the whole notion of John sing a country album. Jim said, "I should have seen that a different way." And later he added, "I thought that was extremely classy the way he handled that and probably I didn't deserve as much...I didn't take the time to really figure out what that song was about...and now I feel pretty crummy about it..."
E mail
An E mailer asked Jim to reset "Handshake etiquette"....no wet, clammy fish handshakes!...or oil slicks!
This also led to a take later on "Guy that has to handshake everyday".
Interviews
Mike Richter (NHL commentator)
Mike feels there are 6 elite teams in the Olympics. He doesn't think U.S. players will be complacent and rely on goalie Ryan Miller. Of tonights game pitting Canada vs Russia, Mike said, "...It's mind boggling the amount of talent that will be on the ice in that one game tonight."
Bruce Bowen (ESPN)
The former San Antonio Spur told Jim that he began preparing for retirement 5 years before he retired. They spoke of Bruce's career and his defensive reputation and the fact that some called him "dirty". Bruce said he never intentionally hurt anybody except one time...when he kicked Ray Allen. Bruce took ownership of that and said he let his emotions get the better of him for a 10 second period of time.
Text Contest Selections
"War Turbo bonecrushing Laser."
"Rome, I am sorry. I worked hard in the Jungle, and I felt that I was entitled to send whatever I wanted to. I felt above Jungle law and now I realize I was wrong." Ugly Bob
(Jim: "Ugly Bob showing up on the text with a Tiger like apology.)
Triple U sponsor: "The guy who pretends to win the raffle prize when the winning ticket number is announced." Textleff Schremp
Jim: "And, the guy that sent me the text from Mike Fox, BLOCKED!"
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim began with news on LaDanian Tomlinson...
Jim cleared his throat purposely, then went into "Hacksaw" voice, "TURN IN YOUR LIGHTENING BOLT!"
Then, "...The Chargers have given him his release. That's where I would love to say this...(LT's "I don't like that call" was played.) ...but, in this case I can't...because in this case it is the right call...great guy, great leader, has been a great player...but leadership does not slip tackles. Being a good guy does not move the chains..."
MMA
Rome: "Let me go off the board with this one..."
He then told us how former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Frank Mir had said he hates Brock Lesnar as a person and wants to break his neck if they fight again, so Lesnar can be the first guy to die of Octagon related injurie.
Jim's take: "...I'm all for a guy calling his shot, unless his shot is ...he wants to break the other guy's neck so he becomes the first guy to die in an Octagon...I just think you crossed the line from intimidation to premeditation."
My opinion: In my second call to Jim's show last July, I said I didn't like Brock's antics in the Octagon after the fight, and Frank Mir was a classy guy. Well, I guess that's out the window! He didn't want to be "PC" in his comments. There is a middle ground between "PC" and what you said, Frank. Finding that middle ground would have served you and the sport of MMA better.
E mail
"War LT hanging up the cleats and performing at next year's Super Bowl." Joe in the Valley
Interview
Roland Lazenby (Sports Author)
He has a new book out called "Jerry West, The Life and Legend of a Basketball Icon" Roland reminded Jim about their conversations in the 80s when Jim was in college. Jim remembered, but was surprised that Roland did. Roland agreed that Jerry West, an "alpha male", is in a perpetual state of misery. He said this was the key to Jerry's competitiveness.
A few other nuggets:
-Jerry's mother was an extreme perfectionist.
-Jerry endured abuse at the hands of his father.
-Phil Jackson asked Jerry out of the Laker locker room
during the '99 playoffs.
Eddie Olczyk (NHL analyst)
Eddie said he has picked Team USA to win the gold in hockey. He, too, gave
a lot of credit to goalie Ryan Miller. He also said Team USA is made up of people that play there role on the team, while Canada is having a harder time making their star pieces (players) fit. Eddie thought the Alex Ovechkin hit on Jaromir Jagr may be the defining moment of the Olympics.
E mail
An E mail came in suggesting Jim and the XR4ti be USA next Curling team. Jim said he thinks they can learn it and be ready in about 2 weeks after training 10 minutes a day.
Interview
Sam Bradford (NFL hopeful)
He talked about gearing up for his Pro Day before the NFL draft. He said his throwing sessions have increased in volume and feels he is almost completely recovered from his injury that cut short his last season at Oklahoma. He did say, however, that he will not take part in the NFL combine.
Text contest selections
"Rome. Unwar the punk kid trying to race me in his beat up Civic. Nothing says ready to race like your lack of hubcaps and a different color door." Jason in PA
"Yo Romey. Alvin sweeping on a Curling team? Shouldn't he be more focused on me first? Regards, riding a bike without training wheels." Emilio Textavez..."I'm back."
Triple U Sponsor: "People who sprint to catch the elevator only to ride it to the second floor. If you can go Usain Bolt to catch it, you've got the juice to walk up one flight."
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jimmy. I get very emotional on squash also, especially butter nut squash with brown sugar, Kirstie Ally"
Result: "You're BLOCKED! Whoever you are in the 925. Now you're done.
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Jim began with news on LaDanian Tomlinson...
Jim cleared his throat purposely, then went into "Hacksaw" voice, "TURN IN YOUR LIGHTENING BOLT!"
Then, "...The Chargers have given him his release. That's where I would love to say this...(LT's "I don't like that call" was played.) ...but, in this case I can't...because in this case it is the right call...great guy, great leader, has been a great player...but leadership does not slip tackles. Being a good guy does not move the chains..."
MMA
Rome: "Let me go off the board with this one..."
He then told us how former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Frank Mir had said he hates Brock Lesnar as a person and wants to break his neck if they fight again, so Lesnar can be the first guy to die of Octagon related injurie.
Jim's take: "...I'm all for a guy calling his shot, unless his shot is ...he wants to break the other guy's neck so he becomes the first guy to die in an Octagon...I just think you crossed the line from intimidation to premeditation."
My opinion: In my second call to Jim's show last July, I said I didn't like Brock's antics in the Octagon after the fight, and Frank Mir was a classy guy. Well, I guess that's out the window! He didn't want to be "PC" in his comments. There is a middle ground between "PC" and what you said, Frank. Finding that middle ground would have served you and the sport of MMA better.
E mail
"War LT hanging up the cleats and performing at next year's Super Bowl." Joe in the Valley
Interview
Roland Lazenby (Sports Author)
He has a new book out called "Jerry West, The Life and Legend of a Basketball Icon" Roland reminded Jim about their conversations in the 80s when Jim was in college. Jim remembered, but was surprised that Roland did. Roland agreed that Jerry West, an "alpha male", is in a perpetual state of misery. He said this was the key to Jerry's competitiveness.
A few other nuggets:
-Jerry's mother was an extreme perfectionist.
-Jerry endured abuse at the hands of his father.
-Phil Jackson asked Jerry out of the Laker locker room
during the '99 playoffs.
Eddie Olczyk (NHL analyst)
Eddie said he has picked Team USA to win the gold in hockey. He, too, gave
a lot of credit to goalie Ryan Miller. He also said Team USA is made up of people that play there role on the team, while Canada is having a harder time making their star pieces (players) fit. Eddie thought the Alex Ovechkin hit on Jaromir Jagr may be the defining moment of the Olympics.
E mail
An E mail came in suggesting Jim and the XR4ti be USA next Curling team. Jim said he thinks they can learn it and be ready in about 2 weeks after training 10 minutes a day.
Interview
Sam Bradford (NFL hopeful)
He talked about gearing up for his Pro Day before the NFL draft. He said his throwing sessions have increased in volume and feels he is almost completely recovered from his injury that cut short his last season at Oklahoma. He did say, however, that he will not take part in the NFL combine.
Text contest selections
"Rome. Unwar the punk kid trying to race me in his beat up Civic. Nothing says ready to race like your lack of hubcaps and a different color door." Jason in PA
"Yo Romey. Alvin sweeping on a Curling team? Shouldn't he be more focused on me first? Regards, riding a bike without training wheels." Emilio Textavez..."I'm back."
Triple U Sponsor: "People who sprint to catch the elevator only to ride it to the second floor. If you can go Usain Bolt to catch it, you've got the juice to walk up one flight."
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jimmy. I get very emotional on squash also, especially butter nut squash with brown sugar, Kirstie Ally"
Result: "You're BLOCKED! Whoever you are in the 925. Now you're done.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim gave the call in number, 1-800-636-8686, then said, "...The phone number is good everywhere...well, the two places that matter most today...the U.S. and Canada..."
Olympics
USA beats Canada in hockey.
Jim began, "Canada...let me start you off with two words...UH OH! (followed by a set of about 12 Carl Lewis 'Uh Oh's!' )...well, just two more words...UH OH! (Carl again!)...Alright, let me give you my thoughts on that game last night. Starting with the Americans. Look, I understand that the Americans did not win a medal. I understand that the Canadians may in fact still be the team to beat...just don't tell me that was not an enourmous win!...They did it by taking the crowd out early...They also limited their mistakes...Oh, and one more thing, they had goalie Ryan Miller...Miller stoned the Canadians repeatedly... the guy's out there rocking the Uncle Sam bucket paint...without any pulse at all...Can the Americans keep it up? I think they can..."
Then, "O Canada...What's the mood like there this morning? Panic?...at the risk of insulting you...I'm going to tell you something you probably already know...You can't lose that game. You can not lose that game!...the Americans really did just do you in your own house, and it's because you're not dealing with that pressure we've talked about for the past two weeks...they're not out of it yet. They just need to win 4 games in 6 days. It's going to be awfully tough..."
E mail
First E mail read, "Hey Jim. Even though it's only Monday, can I get a "Quad Yeah!"? (Alvin played it). Signed, the United States of America.
Of course, the E mail war took place the entire show.
Interview
Don Cherry (Hockey analyst)
"I knew you'd be calling after that win last night, Jim," were the first words out of his mouth. Don did give the U.S. credit. Of U.S. goalie, Ryan Miller, Don said, "..the worst thing in hockey is to run into a hot goalie... a hot goalie will kill you." He surmised that Canada will change goalies.
Jim had Don explain how important hockey is to Canadians. At the end of the interview, Don said, "Thanks for having me on, but we're gonna win. You'll see."
Bad take
A Canadian E mailer said the U.S. would not have won if they didn't have Ryan Miller as goalie. Jim said, "That's a terrible take...He's their goalie...without Michael Jordan, the Bulls don't win all those rings..."
Interviews
Jack Johnson (Team USA)
He is a 3rd year defenseman for the LA Kings, and now in his first Olympics. Jim asked where Team USA's composure comes from. Jack said they've had international experience growing up , and they are just a young, confident group. Jim had Jack discuss playing against guys he normally plays with. Jack said, "...Those guys...they're not your teammates anymore. They'll be my teammates when this tournament's over...When you're wearing your countries jersey, they're absolutely not teammates..."
Eric Musselman (Former NBA coach)
He came on to talk about NBA trades. Jim started him off with the Rockets aquiring Kevin Martin. Eric said Rockets coach Rick Adelman has familiarity with him. Eric also thought what Portland did was fascinating. (They traded for center Marcus Camby.) Finally, despite the losses since their trade, Eric feels Cleveland is better served by trading for Antawn Jameson instead of Amare Stoudamire.
Tiger Woods
Rome: "...I don't think that Tiger Woods hurt himself when he went 'robot' for 13+ minutes last Friday...I just don't think he really helped himself..."
Jim then did a bit comparing Tiger to a cyborg and the movie "Total Recall".
Caller
Former frequent caller, Oren in Denver, called in. Jim told us that Oren now works in radio. Oren cracked on Canada.
Text Contest Selections
"Unwar that idiot that calls you from a concert and holds the phone in the air thinking you can hear anything being played." Chris in B-Ham
"The Canadians will be seeing Ryan Miller in their nightmares along with empty kegs, a 'Rush' break up, and the bankruptcy of Tim Horton's." Andrew in Lansing.
Triple U sponsor: "Men who wear corduroy shorts." Texter's Laboratory
Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome. I want to take the opportunity to thank Tiger Woods for allowing me to play the role of his mother at his presser Friday. Yours, George Takei."
Result: "Hey Bob. You are one more horrific text from getting BLOCKED into your next lifetime...That's regrettable, irresponsible, unacceptable, unfunny, uninspired, unreadable...and even beneath you, Ugly Rob. Robert...stop!"
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Sunday Headline
USA beats Canada in Olympic hockey game.
Jim's Facebook page is blowing up this Sunday. It looked like "BOHICA" comments would take the day. Suddenly here comes "Tell us how our a** tastes" and "America's hat" comments....and the winner is..."Tell us how our a** tastes.
This should make for a big show tomorrow!
See you there.....and here!
USA beats Canada in Olympic hockey game.
Jim's Facebook page is blowing up this Sunday. It looked like "BOHICA" comments would take the day. Suddenly here comes "Tell us how our a** tastes" and "America's hat" comments....and the winner is..."Tell us how our a** tastes.
This should make for a big show tomorrow!
See you there.....and here!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
New Friday Format
Friday's on the Clone Report will now be for short summaries, commentary, opinions, favorites' lists, and the like. I will also try to include that day's text contest. Please comment throughout the week, but especially on Friday's blog...click "comments" at the bottom of the page. THANKS!!
Friday's show
Tiger Woods
Jim: "Generally, I thought that Tiger Woods did pretty well in reading his prepared statement today. Again, I think that he would have done much better had he not controlled and manipulated the entire proceedings and turned that into the dog and pony show that we all knew that it would be. He should have manned up by reading that statement...I don't have a problem with him reading from a statement...and then taken questions from journalists...Because you're looking to control it and manipulate it, it smacks of both arrogance and cowardice..."
My take: I think Jim summed it up well. Tiger does appear contrite and repentant, yet he still wants to control how things turn out. You can choose your actions, but you can not necessrily choose the consequences.
When I remembered it was coming on, I grabbed my radio a few minutes into it. Despite the knowlege of his being "robotic" (I've even called the show imitating Tiger), I was struck by-how-ro-bot-ic-he-soun-ded.! It wasn't until I saw it on YouTube that I felt he showed contrition.
My Choices
Interview of the Week
Mark Cuban - No canned answers from Mark! He tells you what he's thinking. I
was glad to hear that since he became a father, he's taking the
teams losses differently. Parenting seems to have put things
into perspective. It was also interesting how he talked
technology with Jim near the end of the interview.
Top 5 funniest moments of the week:
5. Kenny Smith on JRIB
Jim played for us the tape of Kenny saying that Kobe Bryant was more
of a "basketball butthole".
4. Jim's "airline rage" story. Jim: "Some fat, sweaty old lady was up in
'my business'."
3. Jim's "Hacksaw" voice about Phish, "IIIIIII want to hear from a stoner and
a Phish fan. Do you eat grilled cheese prior to going into the venue?"
2. New text contest "guy" Dave Wayland "letting through" the text..."Dear
Rome, Hey Drew. Don't sweat it. Oprah tried to pull my arm out of my
shirt. Sincerely the drummer from Def Leppard." (Will Francis in
Glendale protest this??!!)
1. The "Dueling Banjos" of Brett Favre's "Wooooo!" and Trapper's kazoo
sound. (Awesome! I would like to hear Trapper's take on this!)
Friday's Text Contest Selections
"Unwar the local car dealer losing all credibility when he screams in a commercial, 'This Kia Sorento is awesome!' Yeah, right. Compared to what? A ten speed?" Lance in Cleveland
"Dear Jim, Tiger's speech was terrible. He should come back to hang out with us for a few more months. Captain Crunch, Count Dracula, Toucan Sam, and Sponge Bob."
Triple U sponsor: "People in their 30s who still create themselves as characters on 'Madden'. Textleff Schremp
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jimmy. You're waiting for Tiger Woods to come back and swing It? Oh boy. So are we..."
Result: Jim interrupted to say, "Yeah. I'm not going to read who that's from. You're warned in the 216."
The Jim Rome Clone Report is a fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Rome or the Jim Rome Show.
Friday's on the Clone Report will now be for short summaries, commentary, opinions, favorites' lists, and the like. I will also try to include that day's text contest. Please comment throughout the week, but especially on Friday's blog...click "comments" at the bottom of the page. THANKS!!
Friday's show
Tiger Woods
Jim: "Generally, I thought that Tiger Woods did pretty well in reading his prepared statement today. Again, I think that he would have done much better had he not controlled and manipulated the entire proceedings and turned that into the dog and pony show that we all knew that it would be. He should have manned up by reading that statement...I don't have a problem with him reading from a statement...and then taken questions from journalists...Because you're looking to control it and manipulate it, it smacks of both arrogance and cowardice..."
My take: I think Jim summed it up well. Tiger does appear contrite and repentant, yet he still wants to control how things turn out. You can choose your actions, but you can not necessrily choose the consequences.
When I remembered it was coming on, I grabbed my radio a few minutes into it. Despite the knowlege of his being "robotic" (I've even called the show imitating Tiger), I was struck by-how-ro-bot-ic-he-soun-ded.! It wasn't until I saw it on YouTube that I felt he showed contrition.
My Choices
Interview of the Week
Mark Cuban - No canned answers from Mark! He tells you what he's thinking. I
was glad to hear that since he became a father, he's taking the
teams losses differently. Parenting seems to have put things
into perspective. It was also interesting how he talked
technology with Jim near the end of the interview.
Top 5 funniest moments of the week:
5. Kenny Smith on JRIB
Jim played for us the tape of Kenny saying that Kobe Bryant was more
of a "basketball butthole".
4. Jim's "airline rage" story. Jim: "Some fat, sweaty old lady was up in
'my business'."
3. Jim's "Hacksaw" voice about Phish, "IIIIIII want to hear from a stoner and
a Phish fan. Do you eat grilled cheese prior to going into the venue?"
2. New text contest "guy" Dave Wayland "letting through" the text..."Dear
Rome, Hey Drew. Don't sweat it. Oprah tried to pull my arm out of my
shirt. Sincerely the drummer from Def Leppard." (Will Francis in
Glendale protest this??!!)
1. The "Dueling Banjos" of Brett Favre's "Wooooo!" and Trapper's kazoo
sound. (Awesome! I would like to hear Trapper's take on this!)
Friday's Text Contest Selections
"Unwar the local car dealer losing all credibility when he screams in a commercial, 'This Kia Sorento is awesome!' Yeah, right. Compared to what? A ten speed?" Lance in Cleveland
"Dear Jim, Tiger's speech was terrible. He should come back to hang out with us for a few more months. Captain Crunch, Count Dracula, Toucan Sam, and Sponge Bob."
Triple U sponsor: "People in their 30s who still create themselves as characters on 'Madden'. Textleff Schremp
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jimmy. You're waiting for Tiger Woods to come back and swing It? Oh boy. So are we..."
Result: Jim interrupted to say, "Yeah. I'm not going to read who that's from. You're warned in the 216."
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim started with...
Tiger Woods
Rome began, "...My feeling is ...nothing says accountability and stand up guy like being the most famous person on the planet, melting down with the biggest scandal ever, going into seclusion for 3 1/2 months, and then finally re-emerging with some bogus presser with a few hand picked media toties, who aren't even allowed to talk. Way to man up, Tig!...This guy hasn't changed at all. People like that never do. and if you're looking for some new found humility, modesty , or perspective from Woods, you're begging. Nothing could be more predictable than this contrived, controlled, gutless, staged re-entry..."
Jim then went on to advise Tiger to go out tomorrow and "own it. Don't explain it. Own it. Don't rationalize it. Own it and mean it."
Jim said if Tiger did that, he (Jim) would take back his entire rant.
Olympics
Lindsey Vonn
She won the downhill. Jim talked about her injury and all the talk about it before the event. He mentioned most athletes not wanting to talk about injuries. Rome said if she lost, she could point to the injury. If she won, she would look even better.
NBA
The Cavaliers made their trade. They did not get Amare Stoudamire. They got Antawn Jameson.
Jim's take: "I love that Jameson deal. Either one of those deals makes them better...Jameson is a pro's pro..."
Interview
Bill Self (Kansas Basketball)
Jim asked him if running the table in conference has become a goal since they are 5 games away from doing that. "Probably not...," Bill responded. He said their goal is to win their league, and mentioned that their's is the nation's highest ranked RPI league. Further, Bill said the success of their season depends, in large part, on what they do in March and, if they "get hot", into the first week in April.
E Mails
Bird in Chicago's E mail was memorable for warring "a dueling banjos between Favre's 'Wooooooo' and the 'commie's' kazoo."
Alvin put it together! It was also put on the Facebook fan page.
Trapper parody video (by Greg in Sun Valley)
E Mail
"Hey Van Smack. Baldrick's so called presser will be fascinating. Signed A phone call from Tobin in Chapel Hill." Dave no longer in Albany
"War Don Cherry's return to the Jungle."
Interviews
Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks Owner)
He is busy! It's the last day to make trades. He said he is both making calls and taking calls. Jim reminded Mark of his statement before the All Star game, "We suck right now!" Jim acknowledged that was before the trade that got them Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood. "We're far better now," Mark said. Mark agreed that he takes losses much better now since he became a father.
Ray Ferraro (TSN,CTV)
He came on to talk hockey. Of the US team's win over Switzerland, Ray said it was important since they need to get their feet wet, having only 3 returning Olympians. Of Canada's first win, Ray said, "...I can't describe the angst up here right now. When the game was 0-0...it was like 'What's wrong?'...I think Canada's got a very good team..." Ray agreed that Olympic hockey presents a different pressure than even the NHL does.
Caller
Tobin in Chapel Hill called. He is famous for..."In contrast, but not in quality...uh..." He talked Tiger, Cavaliers, and hockey. When he was done...a crickets sound effect was played and someone in the backround called Jim as if to wake him up! Then Jim said, "Thanks for your participation, Tob."
More Tiger
Jim talked more Tiger and took one call in favor of Tiger apologizing to fans and one against.
Jim ended the show telling us of a report that Tiger's friend, John Cook, has declined an invitation to be at Tiger's press "event" tomorrow. Rome commented, "If that's true, that tells you how bogus that thing is..."
Text Contest
No text contest today.
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Jim started with...
Tiger Woods
Rome began, "...My feeling is ...nothing says accountability and stand up guy like being the most famous person on the planet, melting down with the biggest scandal ever, going into seclusion for 3 1/2 months, and then finally re-emerging with some bogus presser with a few hand picked media toties, who aren't even allowed to talk. Way to man up, Tig!...This guy hasn't changed at all. People like that never do. and if you're looking for some new found humility, modesty , or perspective from Woods, you're begging. Nothing could be more predictable than this contrived, controlled, gutless, staged re-entry..."
Jim then went on to advise Tiger to go out tomorrow and "own it. Don't explain it. Own it. Don't rationalize it. Own it and mean it."
Jim said if Tiger did that, he (Jim) would take back his entire rant.
Olympics
Lindsey Vonn
She won the downhill. Jim talked about her injury and all the talk about it before the event. He mentioned most athletes not wanting to talk about injuries. Rome said if she lost, she could point to the injury. If she won, she would look even better.
NBA
The Cavaliers made their trade. They did not get Amare Stoudamire. They got Antawn Jameson.
Jim's take: "I love that Jameson deal. Either one of those deals makes them better...Jameson is a pro's pro..."
Interview
Bill Self (Kansas Basketball)
Jim asked him if running the table in conference has become a goal since they are 5 games away from doing that. "Probably not...," Bill responded. He said their goal is to win their league, and mentioned that their's is the nation's highest ranked RPI league. Further, Bill said the success of their season depends, in large part, on what they do in March and, if they "get hot", into the first week in April.
E Mails
Bird in Chicago's E mail was memorable for warring "a dueling banjos between Favre's 'Wooooooo' and the 'commie's' kazoo."
Alvin put it together! It was also put on the Facebook fan page.
Trapper parody video (by Greg in Sun Valley)
E Mail
"Hey Van Smack. Baldrick's so called presser will be fascinating. Signed A phone call from Tobin in Chapel Hill." Dave no longer in Albany
"War Don Cherry's return to the Jungle."
Interviews
Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks Owner)
He is busy! It's the last day to make trades. He said he is both making calls and taking calls. Jim reminded Mark of his statement before the All Star game, "We suck right now!" Jim acknowledged that was before the trade that got them Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood. "We're far better now," Mark said. Mark agreed that he takes losses much better now since he became a father.
Ray Ferraro (TSN,CTV)
He came on to talk hockey. Of the US team's win over Switzerland, Ray said it was important since they need to get their feet wet, having only 3 returning Olympians. Of Canada's first win, Ray said, "...I can't describe the angst up here right now. When the game was 0-0...it was like 'What's wrong?'...I think Canada's got a very good team..." Ray agreed that Olympic hockey presents a different pressure than even the NHL does.
Caller
Tobin in Chapel Hill called. He is famous for..."In contrast, but not in quality...uh..." He talked Tiger, Cavaliers, and hockey. When he was done...a crickets sound effect was played and someone in the backround called Jim as if to wake him up! Then Jim said, "Thanks for your participation, Tob."
More Tiger
Jim talked more Tiger and took one call in favor of Tiger apologizing to fans and one against.
Jim ended the show telling us of a report that Tiger's friend, John Cook, has declined an invitation to be at Tiger's press "event" tomorrow. Rome commented, "If that's true, that tells you how bogus that thing is..."
Text Contest
No text contest today.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Olympics
Jim started, "Actually, I want to start with the Olympics... A little bit off the board for me... All's well that ends well. right? ...AAAHHH!! (manual buzzer was played and followed by LT's 'I don't like that call.)
Jim went on to discuss the "meltdown" of snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis in 2006 when a "premature style job" cost her a gold medal. This Olympics...she "ate it" ...."right into the gate. DQ'd. Thanks for coming," Jim put it. Rome did say that he felt Lindsey handled it well. Perhaps due to the fact that she realized that she has a great job: Snowboarding! He went on, "She went out and owned the 'NIT' portion of the event."
Hockey
USA and Canada both won early round games. Jim said, "Hey Canada. Tell me you weren't sweating after a scoreless first period...If you tell me you're not. You're lying...Any way, Canada remembred they were Canada. Then they hammered Norway 8-0.
E mail
"Hey Rome. the only people who have a better job than snowboarders are us. Signed, weirdos who sell grilled cheese at "Phish" concerts in the parking lot and call it a full time job." Clay in Buffalo
Jim then asked, "Do they really do that?...Do they really sell grilled cheese...?" Then, in his "Hacksaw" impression voice, "IIII want to hear from a stoner and Phish fan. Do you eat grilled cheese prior to going into the venue? Why do you eat grilled cheese? ...Is it because you baked the chronic?...Why grilled cheese? Does a corn dog work? Nachos?..."
More Olympics
Curling
Jim said, "I'm going off the board today...Curling is and easy target...So I went in last night with an open mind...What I am seeing is a bar game featuring dudes with brooms furiously sweeping their shoulders off and another dude...he's like the quarterback...screaming bloody murder for about 30 seconds...(Jim played a recording of a screaming curler.)
Jim said he likes women's curling better. Then he played the tape of women curlers screaming! Jim said, "...It sounds like she caught fire!...Jennifer! Stop, drop, and roll! Seriously. is that the sound that a curler makes or somebody who's getting hacked up?"
This led to a reset and a replay of the 1997 Spelling Bee with the winning girl screaming her answer. This was and old school take that used to be followed by clones making "unsavory" comments about the girl.
Interviews
Chris Mannix (SI.com)
Chris came on and cracked on Kyle Brandt as he always does. He then talked about the NBA trade deadline. Chris said of the Cavaliers, "I know they want Stoudamire." He also feels Tracy McGrady will be improved and like the McGrady of 3 years ago and will be playing for the Knicks. In response to a question by Jim, Chris said Coach K might consider the Nets job.
John Feinstein (Author and sportswriter)
He actually called the show to disagree with Chris Mannix about Coach K. John said that Coach K will not be coaching in the NBA. "That ship sailed years ago, really," he said. He added that Coach K gets his NBA "fix" from coaching the Olmpic team.
They also discussed the Winter Olympics and Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods
Late update: Tiger Woods will be speaking publicly on Friday with selected friends and reporters. Jim Rome said, "That's not gonna cut it, E. That's not nearly good enough. That's not stand up. That's not owning jack."
Text Contest Selections
"War KB punching out fools and calling it 'Laser Tag'."
"Hey Rome. I would also like to hear from Phish fan. Sincerely, soap." Gonzo in San Antonio
"Triple U sponsor: "Losers trying to emphasize a blowout by saying that the winning team 'just scored again' despite it being days, weeks, months, or even years after the game."
Actual Triple U: "Doggy dog. Sounds to me like I've gotta go to a Phish concert or at least hit the parking lot concessions. Mmmm. Monica Seles."
Result: "You're warned. ..Points for creativity though...going with Monica Seles."
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Olympics
Jim started, "Actually, I want to start with the Olympics... A little bit off the board for me... All's well that ends well. right? ...AAAHHH!! (manual buzzer was played and followed by LT's 'I don't like that call.)
Jim went on to discuss the "meltdown" of snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis in 2006 when a "premature style job" cost her a gold medal. This Olympics...she "ate it" ...."right into the gate. DQ'd. Thanks for coming," Jim put it. Rome did say that he felt Lindsey handled it well. Perhaps due to the fact that she realized that she has a great job: Snowboarding! He went on, "She went out and owned the 'NIT' portion of the event."
Hockey
USA and Canada both won early round games. Jim said, "Hey Canada. Tell me you weren't sweating after a scoreless first period...If you tell me you're not. You're lying...Any way, Canada remembred they were Canada. Then they hammered Norway 8-0.
E mail
"Hey Rome. the only people who have a better job than snowboarders are us. Signed, weirdos who sell grilled cheese at "Phish" concerts in the parking lot and call it a full time job." Clay in Buffalo
Jim then asked, "Do they really do that?...Do they really sell grilled cheese...?" Then, in his "Hacksaw" impression voice, "IIII want to hear from a stoner and Phish fan. Do you eat grilled cheese prior to going into the venue? Why do you eat grilled cheese? ...Is it because you baked the chronic?...Why grilled cheese? Does a corn dog work? Nachos?..."
More Olympics
Curling
Jim said, "I'm going off the board today...Curling is and easy target...So I went in last night with an open mind...What I am seeing is a bar game featuring dudes with brooms furiously sweeping their shoulders off and another dude...he's like the quarterback...screaming bloody murder for about 30 seconds...(Jim played a recording of a screaming curler.)
Jim said he likes women's curling better. Then he played the tape of women curlers screaming! Jim said, "...It sounds like she caught fire!...Jennifer! Stop, drop, and roll! Seriously. is that the sound that a curler makes or somebody who's getting hacked up?"
This led to a reset and a replay of the 1997 Spelling Bee with the winning girl screaming her answer. This was and old school take that used to be followed by clones making "unsavory" comments about the girl.
Interviews
Chris Mannix (SI.com)
Chris came on and cracked on Kyle Brandt as he always does. He then talked about the NBA trade deadline. Chris said of the Cavaliers, "I know they want Stoudamire." He also feels Tracy McGrady will be improved and like the McGrady of 3 years ago and will be playing for the Knicks. In response to a question by Jim, Chris said Coach K might consider the Nets job.
John Feinstein (Author and sportswriter)
He actually called the show to disagree with Chris Mannix about Coach K. John said that Coach K will not be coaching in the NBA. "That ship sailed years ago, really," he said. He added that Coach K gets his NBA "fix" from coaching the Olmpic team.
They also discussed the Winter Olympics and Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods
Late update: Tiger Woods will be speaking publicly on Friday with selected friends and reporters. Jim Rome said, "That's not gonna cut it, E. That's not nearly good enough. That's not stand up. That's not owning jack."
Text Contest Selections
"War KB punching out fools and calling it 'Laser Tag'."
"Hey Rome. I would also like to hear from Phish fan. Sincerely, soap." Gonzo in San Antonio
"Triple U sponsor: "Losers trying to emphasize a blowout by saying that the winning team 'just scored again' despite it being days, weeks, months, or even years after the game."
Actual Triple U: "Doggy dog. Sounds to me like I've gotta go to a Phish concert or at least hit the parking lot concessions. Mmmm. Monica Seles."
Result: "You're warned. ..Points for creativity though...going with Monica Seles."
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of Today's Jim Rome Show
Jim is back!
Facebook update: 73,000+ Jim Rome fans
Jim started today with...
NBA
All Star Game
Rome: "If you want to talk about the All Star Game..that was quite a spectacle...Because I managed my own expectations...it actuallly exceeded them. I didn't think it was awesome, but as All Star games go, I thought it was pretty good...100,000+ checking out a basketball game is pretty cool..."
Trade Deadline
Amare Stoudamire
Jim said. "If the Cavaliers are able to pull Amare Stoudamire out of Phoenix, Lebron James could then never say that they didn't do everything in their power to get him a ring...And if they do get Stoudamire, I think he will get his ring. The only question to me is: Can Stoudamire and Shaq O'Neal hang both on and off the floor?..."
Kenny Smith on JRIB (Jim Rome is Burning TV show)
Jim asked him who wants it worse...Kobe Bryant or Lebron James? Kenny said, "...I think Kobe Bryant is more of ...a...basketball butthole...so to speak...a guy you don't want to really piss off...and he's the guy that wants it..."
Jim then reset Carolina Panther Steve Smith's use of "butthole" as well as golfer Boo Weekley's.
Daytona 500
Rome: "While I don't think that that giant pothole on the track at Daytona ruined the race...It certainly did taint the race...McMurray is and awesome story....As great as that ending was...It still was not worth the 6 hours it would have taken to get there..."
Olympics
Jim likes the Snowboard Cross...Cross country skiing...not so much.
E Mail
"Dear Canada,
Tell us how our (bleep) tastes. Signed, the United States of America's medal count." Clay in Buffalo
Steven Seagal
Jim said Seagal has been "killing it" in the "straight to video" market...just making millions and millions....Then Jim said, "Yeah. Well he's not spending it on 'lettuce' ...or fruit. I'm going to give myself a warning for that, because if you came with that you would have got blocked."
Oprah
Jim told the story of the talk show host mistaking Drew Brees' birthmark for lipstick when he appeared on her show.
Interviews
Jamie Dixon (Pittsburgh Basketball)
They are 19-6 overall and 8-6 in the Big East conference. They lost 4 of 5 recently. Jamie tells his team to learn from losses and move on. He agreed with Jim that he has a gritty team. They also talked of Jaime's roots with Ben Howland and how Ben got him to leave Hawaii to join him at Pittsburgh.
Rashard Lewis (Orlando Magic)
They are first in the Southeast division of the NBA and 2 in the Eastern Conference. Rashard feels this years different team is better aned deeper than last years. He did mention, however, that in the beginning of the year they did have to learn to play together. Rashard also spoke with Jim about horse racing since he is a thoroughbred owner as well.
Jim's Airline Encounter
Jim told us, "...Had a nice incident of airline rage. Some fat, sweaty old lady was up "in my business" yesterday. She wanted my seat, but she was so belligerent I really didn't want to give it to her...'cause she had an even more overweight husband...and she was just into me...just lit me up. It was my seat...honestly, I would have given it to her but she was so belligerent right out of the box...She went beserk on me...But she was sweaty and overweight and upset...and was not happy..."
Interview
Jamie McMurray (NASCAR Daytona 500 winner)
He drives the #1 car. Jamie said, "... it's getting more real by the minute," in response to Jim asking him if it has sunk in yet. He also said he didn't realize all that went along with winning the event. "You can't really put into words how awesome this is...," he told Jim.
Text Contest Selections
"Hey JoPa. If you really want to get lasered, I can just punch you in the face. Signed KB."
"Rome. Sleeping with your dogs is disgusting. Signed, guys who take baths." Derek in Denver.
Triple U sponsor: "My fiance's friends ruining my Memorial Day weekend two years in a row with lame weddings..."
Actual Triple U: "Jimothy. I have a horse ramp up to my bed. Signed Matthew Broderick."
Result: "You're BLOCKED!"
Another text: "Dear Rome. Hey Drew. Don't sweat it. Oprah tried to pull my arm out of my shirt. Sincerely, the drummer from Def Leppard."
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim asked for a "Quad Yeah!" since it was "Friday" for him. (He is off Friday and Monday.) He then made it 4 "Quad Yeah's!" for his 4 days off.
Jim directed the audience to his Facebook page to see a picture of "Snake" from the band "Skid Row", who came on the show yesterday.
Winter Olympics
Jim said there's not quite enough snow in Vancouver and..."the most transcendent star in the Olympics, Lindsey Vonn is on the shelf with a jacked up stick...think NBC is sweating that very much? ........She has trainers and she has doctors with her around the clock administering laser treatment and...cheese therapy. I said cheese therapy. That's right. They're using cheese to reduce the swelling of her shin. I'll tell you what. The "Black Mamba" outta hit his ankle with some Gouda if he really is thinking about giving it a go in the All Star Game this weekend..."
NFL
Drew Brees
Jim told us of a video that's out of Brees going into a New Orleans watering hole and getting the crowd going with some cheers. "Just when you think that Drew Brees could not be any cooler or any more beloved in New Orleans...," Jim said of the video. Further, "...I don't see Peyton Manning doing that...Brett Favre maybe..."
Lavar Arrington vs. Clinton Portis
Jim laid out the recent comments by Lavar Arrington in response to Portis. Jim said, "...Portis started this street fight when he told the NFL Network, in essence, Arrington didn't want to be in Washington back in the day because he was no longer 'the Guy'...Portis just swung on the wrong cat. Arrington got loose...never heard anything quite like this from an athlete on a sports talk show...'It's about leadership, something that Portis clearly never understood.'"
He was angry on the clip and Jim said it went on for 15 minutes. Jim commented, "That's not a rebuttal. That's not a response. That's a massace. That's a verbal murder..."
USA vs Canada
The thread continued today on the show.
Jim said, "This is the first time we've ever gotten to a place where clones were angrily threatening to meet other clones at the airport...I am an American...I respect and appreciate Canada a lot."
He then told us about an article that said that Canada would not be the gracious host...He said, "The article talks about a change in attitude for Canada. Quote...'Where modesty and self deprication defined the national character...Canada has long been content to win sports congeniality awards...'
Their point is ...That's not the way it's going to be anymore..." Jim then asked, "When were you ever about that?"
The war continued in the E mails today.
Interviews
Charles Barkley (TNT Sports)
Jim mentioned all star games being terrible. Charles said the NBA All Star Game is the best by far. He mentioned the entire weekend with the Rookie/Sophomore game, the Slam Dunk contest, and the 3 point contest. Charles also felt this year would be special because of the 100,000 fans that would be there in Cowboy Stadium in Dallas.
Jim asked about the San Antonio Spurs and what's going on with them. Charles said, "...They old!.....Old people don't get healthy. They die."
Deron Williams (Utah Jazz)
He is please to have made his first All Star Game. "..God blessed me and I was able to make my first one in my hometown and have all my family come and support me. Jerry Colangel called Deron a "Team USA lifer" according to Jim.
Text Contest Selections
"War that Blind Date chick ending J. Stew's threat like her name was Richard Macowicz." Craig full of Clout.
"Dear Jim. The Lakers need Kobe like I need doors. Signed Brandt's Jeep." Brian in Syracuse.
Triple U Sponsor: "Guys who wear motocycle helmets while riding bicycles."
Actual Triple U: "Hey Jim. Cheese works great for injuries. But for some reason, back in the day, we were always running out. Signed the Denver Broncos trainer."
Result: "You're BLOCKED!"
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Facebook update: Jim Rome hit 70,000+ fans today.
NBA
LA Lakers
Jim started, "I want to start with the Lakers because...The most ridiculous notion I've heard in quite some time is that the LA Lakers need to shut Kobe Bryant down to save Kobe from himself. Although that's still not as ridiculous as the notion that the Lakers are a better team when Bryant doesn't play because the ball moves so well when he's not on the floor...Great take...awesome!...Yeah, Cleveland may as well trade Lebron James considering the way he's dragging them down...First of all, nobody in the Lakers organization has the authority to shut Kobe Bryant down. Who's going to do it?...the coach? He is the coach! It's his call...He's not going to make a bad decision...He's about one thing right now...the ring. He's not going to do anything to jeopardize #5..."
NASCAR
Danica Patrick
Jim said old school NASCAR fans may not be happy about Danica Patrick in NASCAR..."What's that girl doing out there?," Jim offered they might be saying. He said other drivers may not like the car, equipment, support, and money behind her.
Rome: "Don't hate because you can't replicate."
Saints Celebration
Jim said, "...One stabbing, which was bad. One shooting, which was worse. But, overall, it wasn't bad at all." Jim thought much worse could have happened on Bourbon Street with the enormous crowds.
Olympic Hockey
The Canada vs USA discussion
Rome: "...If we win, they'll be talking junk all day, everyday until the end of time. If we lose, we're not expected to medal. We don't give a damn. 'It's only hockey'....If we win, look out." This was Jim's take on American hockey fans. In contrast, Jim spoke again how much more it means to the entire nation of Canada.
E Mail
"...this is for Tampa boy. Olympic Hockey prediction: Gold=Canada, Silver-Sweden, Bronze-Russia, fourth-Canada's chair..."
Jim mentioned this being in response to Craig in Tampa cracking on Canada.
Caller
Jim in Portland called to "set Canada straight". He started talking about USA junior beating Canada's. He then must have lost his train of thought or got nervous and said, "...i'm fuzzing, I'm out."
Jim then reset how to "eject" from a call if necessary.
Snake from the band "Skid Row"
Snake had been referenced a few months back when he called and talked to Kyle after hearing Jim play his song in the Jungle. "Dude!"...he was known to have said. today he called and Jim put him on the air. "Romey, you're killing me! ...I haven't been this popular in 20 years!"
Interviews
Ryan Miller (Buffalo Sabres, Team USA)
He is the goalie for Team USA. Jim said there is a consensus that Team USA will go as Ryan goes. Ryan said it makes sense since that is the thought in NHL hockey as well...that the team goes as the goalie goes. Ryan did say it will take upbeat play and having the puck a lot to win as well.
The subject of the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 came up. Team USA's GM said a similar upset would be needed to win this year. Ryan didn't think a win this year would be as big of an upset. He felt the GM just felt the team need to come together in the same way that the team did in 1980.
Bobby McCray (New Orleans Saints)
He agreed with Jim that they had a great celebration. Bobby told us the Saints changed their defensive scheme to adjust to Peyton Manning. He said the game was like a chess match.
Of Drew Brees, Bobby said he is a phenomenal leader..."like the head on our body". He said Drew gets in early, leaves late, and is an ideal NFL player.
Text Contest Selections
"Unwar my having to dumb down my E mails so Kyle understands the jokes."
Jeffrey in Indy
"War me growing breasts so Kyle will pass my E mails to Rome." Jeffrey in Indiana
(Jim called out J. Stew, saying it wasn't the texter's agenda with Kyle...it's J. Stew's agenda with Kyle!)
"Hey Rome. UT Austin should be on that list of highest murder rates. We used to kill a lot of beers." Pointexter
"Hey Rome. Did Ryan Miller just mention Rochester? Wasn't that the same city never to score a tour stop? Signed, Jungle Historians." Dave no longer in Albany.
Triple U Sponsor: "Anybody who wears a sports coat with jeans and open toe sandals..." Texters Laboratory
Actual Triple U: "I just wanted to take a second to apologize to the residents of Chicago for that little earthquake this morning, but I fell out of bed. Signed, Oprah."
Result: "You're BLOCKED!"
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NBA
LA Lakers
Jim started, "I want to start with the Lakers because...The most ridiculous notion I've heard in quite some time is that the LA Lakers need to shut Kobe Bryant down to save Kobe from himself. Although that's still not as ridiculous as the notion that the Lakers are a better team when Bryant doesn't play because the ball moves so well when he's not on the floor...Great take...awesome!...Yeah, Cleveland may as well trade Lebron James considering the way he's dragging them down...First of all, nobody in the Lakers organization has the authority to shut Kobe Bryant down. Who's going to do it?...the coach? He is the coach! It's his call...He's not going to make a bad decision...He's about one thing right now...the ring. He's not going to do anything to jeopardize #5..."
NASCAR
Danica Patrick
Jim said old school NASCAR fans may not be happy about Danica Patrick in NASCAR..."What's that girl doing out there?," Jim offered they might be saying. He said other drivers may not like the car, equipment, support, and money behind her.
Rome: "Don't hate because you can't replicate."
Saints Celebration
Jim said, "...One stabbing, which was bad. One shooting, which was worse. But, overall, it wasn't bad at all." Jim thought much worse could have happened on Bourbon Street with the enormous crowds.
Olympic Hockey
The Canada vs USA discussion
Rome: "...If we win, they'll be talking junk all day, everyday until the end of time. If we lose, we're not expected to medal. We don't give a damn. 'It's only hockey'....If we win, look out." This was Jim's take on American hockey fans. In contrast, Jim spoke again how much more it means to the entire nation of Canada.
E Mail
"...this is for Tampa boy. Olympic Hockey prediction: Gold=Canada, Silver-Sweden, Bronze-Russia, fourth-Canada's chair..."
Jim mentioned this being in response to Craig in Tampa cracking on Canada.
Caller
Jim in Portland called to "set Canada straight". He started talking about USA junior beating Canada's. He then must have lost his train of thought or got nervous and said, "...i'm fuzzing, I'm out."
Jim then reset how to "eject" from a call if necessary.
Snake from the band "Skid Row"
Snake had been referenced a few months back when he called and talked to Kyle after hearing Jim play his song in the Jungle. "Dude!"...he was known to have said. today he called and Jim put him on the air. "Romey, you're killing me! ...I haven't been this popular in 20 years!"
Interviews
Ryan Miller (Buffalo Sabres, Team USA)
He is the goalie for Team USA. Jim said there is a consensus that Team USA will go as Ryan goes. Ryan said it makes sense since that is the thought in NHL hockey as well...that the team goes as the goalie goes. Ryan did say it will take upbeat play and having the puck a lot to win as well.
The subject of the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 came up. Team USA's GM said a similar upset would be needed to win this year. Ryan didn't think a win this year would be as big of an upset. He felt the GM just felt the team need to come together in the same way that the team did in 1980.
Bobby McCray (New Orleans Saints)
He agreed with Jim that they had a great celebration. Bobby told us the Saints changed their defensive scheme to adjust to Peyton Manning. He said the game was like a chess match.
Of Drew Brees, Bobby said he is a phenomenal leader..."like the head on our body". He said Drew gets in early, leaves late, and is an ideal NFL player.
Text Contest Selections
"Unwar my having to dumb down my E mails so Kyle understands the jokes."
Jeffrey in Indy
"War me growing breasts so Kyle will pass my E mails to Rome." Jeffrey in Indiana
(Jim called out J. Stew, saying it wasn't the texter's agenda with Kyle...it's J. Stew's agenda with Kyle!)
"Hey Rome. UT Austin should be on that list of highest murder rates. We used to kill a lot of beers." Pointexter
"Hey Rome. Did Ryan Miller just mention Rochester? Wasn't that the same city never to score a tour stop? Signed, Jungle Historians." Dave no longer in Albany.
Triple U Sponsor: "Anybody who wears a sports coat with jeans and open toe sandals..." Texters Laboratory
Actual Triple U: "I just wanted to take a second to apologize to the residents of Chicago for that little earthquake this morning, but I fell out of bed. Signed, Oprah."
Result: "You're BLOCKED!"
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim began, "All I can say about the Saints...No risk, no reward. Man's game...I love the way the Saints handle their business. In fact, it's in stark contrast to the Colts, who laid up, took the conservative route and it ended up costing them in the end. The Saints, though, were about going for the jugular...not just in that game, but the entire season. That's what they do...Guys want to play for a coach who's all out and takes chances..."
Super Bowl on TV
This Super Bowl was the highest rated TV show ever. Jim made the point that the NFL is king in the USA. This, he said, is why talk of a work stoppage in 2011 is a buzzkill. Jim did a bit on naming people that would play in "replacement" games if it comes to that. These included Pac Man Jones and "Gym Guy".
The old TV ratings record holder was the last episode of M*A*S*H*. Jim played the theme music of the show and said how depressing the music was.
Colts
Only 11 people greeted the Colts at the airport when they returned home. Jim said, "Thank God we made it to double digits."
NBA
Vince Carter goes off for 48 points! Jim said he was "balling like it was 1999." Rome doesn't, however, believe that "Vin-sanity" is back.
Interviews
Jonathan Vilma (New Orleans Saints)
He said "it" hasn't sunk in yet since he is used to regrouping after a win and getting ready for the next game. He told Jim to give him about a week and his mind and body will realize there's no more games. Jonathan said he realized they were a potentially great team during the first preseason game. He also understands the Super Bowl win was about more than he and his teammates. "...It was really about the whole city of New Orleans, "he said.
Mark Martin (NASCAR)
He is the oldest driver to get the pole for the Daytona 500, at 51. Mark said he is proud of that, especially for his team. He told Jim the cars are "so close to the same technically". Mark is a teammate of Dale Earnhart Jr. and feels that this can be Jr.'s year.
Mike Mandt
Jim often imitates him with, "..HAAAAAH!" Jim told us that Mike had to go to court to fight a traffic ticket yesterday. Jim joked that the police may have stopped him and did a field sobriety test and asked him to recite the alphabet backwards. Jim had Alvin repeat the clip over and over, "HAAAH, HAAAH, HAAAH" as if that was his response to the police.
Callers
Joe in Little Rock Arkansas called and told Rome that he used to listen when he was in the penitentiary.
Kevin in Los Angeles called and said he was inspired by Joe in Little Rock and that the Jungle brings us together.
E mail
"My predictions for the Olympics (hockey): Gold- USA. Silver- Hat. Bronze- Russia." (The "hat" was a reference to a haiku sent recently referring to Canada as the USA's "hat".
Take
Jim's take on Sean Payton looking longingly at the Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl was followed by:
"Hey Rome. The last guy to stare at the Lombardi Trophy so lovingly was Mike Shanahan. He stared at it like it was made of cheese."
Jim responded,"alright, you're BLOCKED! You know why you're blocked.
Text Contest Selections
"War Rosemary going to "get some" from Joe in Little Rock."
"Hey Rome. I'll be going to Vancouver to win the silver medal. In fact, I'm going after 30 silver medals. Signed, Trapper."
(Jim played Trapper saying "30 pieces of silver" followed by his kazoo sounding clearing of his throat.)
"Triple U sponsor: "Co workers asking, 'Where's the job interview today?' when you dress nicer than business casual to work."
Actual Triple U: "Hey Rome. Are KB's torn off sleeves long sleeves? If so, I need a dress. Thanks, Calista Flockhart.
Result: "That's worse than triple U. That's just stupid. Not bad enough to get you blocked. I'll give you that."
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim is back in LA.
Jim will be off Friday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 15.
Super Bowl
Jim began, "..Gotta start with the onside kick. That onside kick clearly was the turning point in that game. You want to know why no team had ever attempted an onside kick before? It's because there's never been a coach with the stones to do it...one of the 'brassest' calls in Super Bowl history...What if that didn't work?...(Sean)Payton was coaching to win. Jim Caldwell was coaching not to lose..."
Jim gave props to Drew Brees as well, but said, "..The Saints don't win that game without there defense showing up the way it did."
Peyton Manning
There was conversation last week about whether or not Peyton Manning is the greatest quarterback ever. Jim Rome said that conversation was so ridiculous. Jim added, "Is he the greatest ever? Well, no...Now is he the biggest tank ever? It's neither...that's how it is on Mondays..."
Quad Yeah!
Rome: "They're going to have their parade. We're going to need a Will Gay. We're going to need somebody to add to that (the "Quad Yeah!).
Interviews
Tracy Porter (New Orleans Saints)
He intercepted Peyton Manning and ran the ball back for a touchdown in the 4th quarter to virtually seal the win. Tracy said, "It was the biggest night of my life..The biggest night of my career so far..." Of going down 10-0, Tracy added, "...It was just a matter of guys settling down on both sides of the ball..." Jim asked what he saw on that intrception play. Tracy told Jim he had seen the Colts run that formation and play on third down on film.
Tracy later called coach Sean Payton a players coach.
Mike Silver (Yahoo Sports)
Mike loved the onside kick call and Sean Payton's aggressiveness. They discussed the Colts playing more conservatively than the Saints. Jim then brought up the Saints defense. Mike mentioned the Saints stopping 3 Hall of Fame quarterbacks this post season.
Mike Krzyzewski (Duke Basketball)
Duke is ranked #9. Mike was happy with there last win. He talked about letting his players be themselves and not catagorizing them as guards, fowards, or center. He feels it's more natural to do that. He used terms like "handling the ball" and "playing from the perimeter". They also talked about Team USA. Coach "K" is continuing as Team USA's coach. He spoke highly of Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and Kevin Durant.
Video Parody
There was a time when Coach "K" didn't come into the Jungle. This was made the day Coach "K" came into the Jungle for the first time last April.
Callers
-Billy talked about Peyton Manning using the word "we" in the post game press conference. On his way out, Bill "warred" "Going to Pro Flowers and putting it on your wife's (credit) card."
-KC in LA brought up Cris Collinsworth calling Jim's old Tour Stops "Power of Rome" tour. KC asked Jim if he was going "Tony Robbins" on us. Jim then quizzed him on motivational speakers.
Text Contest (by J. Stew...with the song "J. Stew" in playing in the backround)
"Hey Rome. I bet housekeeping found Kyle's phone under a pile of torn off sleeves that he left in the hotel room. "
"Rom Bay, how many people watching the halftime show actually know what a pin ball machine is, much less how to become a wizard at one? Underdog
"Hey Van Smack. As fas as Manning's legacy, you can say he 'Vic in NoCalled the bed'." Texters laboratory. "War Trapper".
Triple U sponsor: "That chick at my Super Bowl party who opened the night by asking what 'First and ten' means."
Actual Triple U: "Dear Jim, I don't fight. I end lives. OJ"
Result: "That's funny to you? You can look foward to a month of text contests like that ."
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Jim is back in LA.
Jim will be off Friday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 15.
Super Bowl
Jim began, "..Gotta start with the onside kick. That onside kick clearly was the turning point in that game. You want to know why no team had ever attempted an onside kick before? It's because there's never been a coach with the stones to do it...one of the 'brassest' calls in Super Bowl history...What if that didn't work?...(Sean)Payton was coaching to win. Jim Caldwell was coaching not to lose..."
Jim gave props to Drew Brees as well, but said, "..The Saints don't win that game without there defense showing up the way it did."
Peyton Manning
There was conversation last week about whether or not Peyton Manning is the greatest quarterback ever. Jim Rome said that conversation was so ridiculous. Jim added, "Is he the greatest ever? Well, no...Now is he the biggest tank ever? It's neither...that's how it is on Mondays..."
Quad Yeah!
Rome: "They're going to have their parade. We're going to need a Will Gay. We're going to need somebody to add to that (the "Quad Yeah!).
Interviews
Tracy Porter (New Orleans Saints)
He intercepted Peyton Manning and ran the ball back for a touchdown in the 4th quarter to virtually seal the win. Tracy said, "It was the biggest night of my life..The biggest night of my career so far..." Of going down 10-0, Tracy added, "...It was just a matter of guys settling down on both sides of the ball..." Jim asked what he saw on that intrception play. Tracy told Jim he had seen the Colts run that formation and play on third down on film.
Tracy later called coach Sean Payton a players coach.
Mike Silver (Yahoo Sports)
Mike loved the onside kick call and Sean Payton's aggressiveness. They discussed the Colts playing more conservatively than the Saints. Jim then brought up the Saints defense. Mike mentioned the Saints stopping 3 Hall of Fame quarterbacks this post season.
Mike Krzyzewski (Duke Basketball)
Duke is ranked #9. Mike was happy with there last win. He talked about letting his players be themselves and not catagorizing them as guards, fowards, or center. He feels it's more natural to do that. He used terms like "handling the ball" and "playing from the perimeter". They also talked about Team USA. Coach "K" is continuing as Team USA's coach. He spoke highly of Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and Kevin Durant.
Video Parody
There was a time when Coach "K" didn't come into the Jungle. This was made the day Coach "K" came into the Jungle for the first time last April.
Callers
-Billy talked about Peyton Manning using the word "we" in the post game press conference. On his way out, Bill "warred" "Going to Pro Flowers and putting it on your wife's (credit) card."
-KC in LA brought up Cris Collinsworth calling Jim's old Tour Stops "Power of Rome" tour. KC asked Jim if he was going "Tony Robbins" on us. Jim then quizzed him on motivational speakers.
Text Contest (by J. Stew...with the song "J. Stew" in playing in the backround)
"Hey Rome. I bet housekeeping found Kyle's phone under a pile of torn off sleeves that he left in the hotel room. "
"Rom Bay, how many people watching the halftime show actually know what a pin ball machine is, much less how to become a wizard at one? Underdog
"Hey Van Smack. As fas as Manning's legacy, you can say he 'Vic in NoCalled the bed'." Texters laboratory. "War Trapper".
Triple U sponsor: "That chick at my Super Bowl party who opened the night by asking what 'First and ten' means."
Actual Triple U: "Dear Jim, I don't fight. I end lives. OJ"
Result: "That's funny to you? You can look foward to a month of text contests like that ."
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of Today's Jim Rome Show
(Today's summary will be abbreviated due to a road trip by Greg in Sun Valley)
It's Friday! Jim asked for a "Quad Yeah!" He said he needed it, and Alvin gave it to him!
Jim's Thursday night
Jim told us he got to "kick it" with Chris Johnson some yesterday.
Jim also told us about a listener party put on by the local affiliate WINZ. He mentioned meeting a listener who is also a texter!...Dave no longer in Albany...who turns out to be a golf pro. Jim said, "What's next? Is Ugly Bob a (insert sport)? Jim said it is sometimes surreal to meet listeners...but that last night was hilarious.
Charles Oakley was also one of the people Jim bumped into thursday night.
Interviews (only the first five)
Tom Curran (Comcast)
Tom agreed that the week could be classified as boring in relation to Super Bowl stories. He did think it would be different if the Colts were playing for 19-0. He mentioned one Colt player that had said, "It's the front office," back when the Colts pulled starters against the Jets.
Brent Celek (Philadelphia Eagles)
Brent said it was his first time attending Super Bowl festivities. He said he had done 20 interviews today, but then bumped it down to 17 when Jim pressed for the real number. Brent said he liked all of them, then admitted to liking only about 10 of them!
Ricky Watters (Retired NFL RB)
Rome brought up Super Bowl 29. Ricky was the RB for the 49ers who defeated the San Diego Chargers handily. Ricky said that 49er team really "clicked". Asked about the Hall of Fame, Ricky said he feels he deserves to go and believes it is only a matter of time.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Welterweight Boxer)
Jim asked if he was Floyd Mayweather or "Money May" today. Floyd said he was Floyd...since he was tired and partied all night! He said the fight with Manny Pacquaio didn't happen because Manny didn't want to take a "$25 million drug test". Floyd said he was trying to clean up all sports. He will be fighting Shane Mosley, who has agreed to Olympic style drug testing.
Gregg Doyel (Columnist)
He came on and called Richard Machwicz "Mr. Clean dude"! They did a little MMA talk, then hit the Super Bowl. Gregg is picking the Saints to win.
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(Today's summary will be abbreviated due to a road trip by Greg in Sun Valley)
It's Friday! Jim asked for a "Quad Yeah!" He said he needed it, and Alvin gave it to him!
Jim's Thursday night
Jim told us he got to "kick it" with Chris Johnson some yesterday.
Jim also told us about a listener party put on by the local affiliate WINZ. He mentioned meeting a listener who is also a texter!...Dave no longer in Albany...who turns out to be a golf pro. Jim said, "What's next? Is Ugly Bob a (insert sport)? Jim said it is sometimes surreal to meet listeners...but that last night was hilarious.
Charles Oakley was also one of the people Jim bumped into thursday night.
Interviews (only the first five)
Tom Curran (Comcast)
Tom agreed that the week could be classified as boring in relation to Super Bowl stories. He did think it would be different if the Colts were playing for 19-0. He mentioned one Colt player that had said, "It's the front office," back when the Colts pulled starters against the Jets.
Brent Celek (Philadelphia Eagles)
Brent said it was his first time attending Super Bowl festivities. He said he had done 20 interviews today, but then bumped it down to 17 when Jim pressed for the real number. Brent said he liked all of them, then admitted to liking only about 10 of them!
Ricky Watters (Retired NFL RB)
Rome brought up Super Bowl 29. Ricky was the RB for the 49ers who defeated the San Diego Chargers handily. Ricky said that 49er team really "clicked". Asked about the Hall of Fame, Ricky said he feels he deserves to go and believes it is only a matter of time.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Welterweight Boxer)
Jim asked if he was Floyd Mayweather or "Money May" today. Floyd said he was Floyd...since he was tired and partied all night! He said the fight with Manny Pacquaio didn't happen because Manny didn't want to take a "$25 million drug test". Floyd said he was trying to clean up all sports. He will be fighting Shane Mosley, who has agreed to Olympic style drug testing.
Gregg Doyel (Columnist)
He came on and called Richard Machwicz "Mr. Clean dude"! They did a little MMA talk, then hit the Super Bowl. Gregg is picking the Saints to win.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley
Summary of today's Jim Rome Show
Jim began, "...Live once againg from Radio Row...Today will be as good or better than yesterday...except that we won't have a Heisman Trophy winner own Kyle Brandt the way Sam Bradford did yesterday. But, I will have three Hall of Fame quarterbacks on today..."
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2 Stories
Jim said there were only two stories surrounding the Super Bowl this week: Dwight Freeney's ankle and whether or not Peyton Manning has to have this game. Jim, "..and if he does get this game, is he going to be the greatest quarterback ever?...There's nothing else that anybody's talking about...it's been the most bizarre, and by bizarre I mean boring Super Bowl week ever. There's nothing happening...except for the idiots outside my room every single night playing whatever they're playing...If it's not a marching band, it's a cover band..."
Interviews
Antonio Gates (San Diego Chargers)
Antonio talked about the disappointing loss to the Jets after having home field advantage. He feels they were equipped to win but made too many uncharacteristic mistakes. These included a consistent kicker missing 3 field goals and a costly unsportmanlike conduct penalty. He mentioned it all being a part of the fact that they are human.
Joe Montana and Dwight Clark
The Hall of Fame QB and his 49er teammate reminisced about "the catch" in the Super Bowl. Joe said he wasn't throwing it away, but had been instructed to throw it high so only Dwight could catch it or have it go out of bounds. They also talked about how they used to rib each other and teammates in those days.
Jim Kelly (Hall of Fame QB)
Jim talked about his relationship with his brothers, mentioning hunting with them and his high school coach.
He also said it takes a strong and special person to play quarterback in Buffalo.
Bill Romanowski (Retired NFLer)
Bill came on and was quite candid. He first said he was not proud of all the things he did as a player. Jim Rome asked him, "Were you a dirty player?" Bill said he pushed the limits, and at times was (dirty). He admitted steroid use and said he was not proud of that. He also recounted the incident where he and a Raider teammate got into a fight, which ended in injury to the other player. He regretted that too.
It was a very candid interview that Jim Rome liked a lot.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions)
They talked about his rookie year and the game against the Browns where Matt got hit hard and had to come off the field only to return to throw the game winning TD pass.
Randy Cross (NFL analyst)
He talked about his time with the 49ers and of the greatness of Joe Montana.
The topic of players today saying they don't get respect came up. Randy said, "...You make $10 million a year..people need to blow more smoke up you butt about how good you are and how good your team is?"
Troy Aikman (Retired Dallas Cowboy)
Jim brought up a statement Troy made before about Tony Romo not knowing all that it takes to be the Dallas Cowboys quarterback. Troy now feels that Tony has come a long way and had a great year. They also talked about Jerry Jones and coach Wade Phillips.
Thomas Dimitroff (Atlanta Falcons GM)
Thomas told Jim that the Falcons would make sound fiscal decisions this off season. He did say they would look at Julius Peppers. Of QB Matt Ryan, Thomas said he needs to eliminate some of the interceptions at critical times...and, "...needs to realize that sometimes it's best to take a sack.." He does like Ryan's fire, passion, and work ethic.
LaMarr Woodley (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jim bought up that LaMarr had a better 2nd half of the season statistically. LaMarr felt he pressured the QB just as well in the first half but just didn't get the stats. LaMarr also mentioned talking to Ray Lewis at the Pro Bowl. He told us that Ray is very willing to help young players and offer his knowlege.
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Jim began, "...Live once againg from Radio Row...Today will be as good or better than yesterday...except that we won't have a Heisman Trophy winner own Kyle Brandt the way Sam Bradford did yesterday. But, I will have three Hall of Fame quarterbacks on today..."
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2 Stories
Jim said there were only two stories surrounding the Super Bowl this week: Dwight Freeney's ankle and whether or not Peyton Manning has to have this game. Jim, "..and if he does get this game, is he going to be the greatest quarterback ever?...There's nothing else that anybody's talking about...it's been the most bizarre, and by bizarre I mean boring Super Bowl week ever. There's nothing happening...except for the idiots outside my room every single night playing whatever they're playing...If it's not a marching band, it's a cover band..."
Interviews
Antonio Gates (San Diego Chargers)
Antonio talked about the disappointing loss to the Jets after having home field advantage. He feels they were equipped to win but made too many uncharacteristic mistakes. These included a consistent kicker missing 3 field goals and a costly unsportmanlike conduct penalty. He mentioned it all being a part of the fact that they are human.
Joe Montana and Dwight Clark
The Hall of Fame QB and his 49er teammate reminisced about "the catch" in the Super Bowl. Joe said he wasn't throwing it away, but had been instructed to throw it high so only Dwight could catch it or have it go out of bounds. They also talked about how they used to rib each other and teammates in those days.
Jim Kelly (Hall of Fame QB)
Jim talked about his relationship with his brothers, mentioning hunting with them and his high school coach.
He also said it takes a strong and special person to play quarterback in Buffalo.
Bill Romanowski (Retired NFLer)
Bill came on and was quite candid. He first said he was not proud of all the things he did as a player. Jim Rome asked him, "Were you a dirty player?" Bill said he pushed the limits, and at times was (dirty). He admitted steroid use and said he was not proud of that. He also recounted the incident where he and a Raider teammate got into a fight, which ended in injury to the other player. He regretted that too.
It was a very candid interview that Jim Rome liked a lot.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions)
They talked about his rookie year and the game against the Browns where Matt got hit hard and had to come off the field only to return to throw the game winning TD pass.
Randy Cross (NFL analyst)
He talked about his time with the 49ers and of the greatness of Joe Montana.
The topic of players today saying they don't get respect came up. Randy said, "...You make $10 million a year..people need to blow more smoke up you butt about how good you are and how good your team is?"
Troy Aikman (Retired Dallas Cowboy)
Jim brought up a statement Troy made before about Tony Romo not knowing all that it takes to be the Dallas Cowboys quarterback. Troy now feels that Tony has come a long way and had a great year. They also talked about Jerry Jones and coach Wade Phillips.
Thomas Dimitroff (Atlanta Falcons GM)
Thomas told Jim that the Falcons would make sound fiscal decisions this off season. He did say they would look at Julius Peppers. Of QB Matt Ryan, Thomas said he needs to eliminate some of the interceptions at critical times...and, "...needs to realize that sometimes it's best to take a sack.." He does like Ryan's fire, passion, and work ethic.
LaMarr Woodley (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jim bought up that LaMarr had a better 2nd half of the season statistically. LaMarr felt he pressured the QB just as well in the first half but just didn't get the stats. LaMarr also mentioned talking to Ray Lewis at the Pro Bowl. He told us that Ray is very willing to help young players and offer his knowlege.
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