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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