World Cup
Yes, Jim Rome did start the show with soccer. In fact it was the big topic of the day. It started with the U.S.'s Landon Donovan scoring in extra time to lead the U.S. to a victory over Algeria and their first group win since 1930.
Jim said he was prepared to go on air and talk about what a letdown it was for the U.S. Even if they tied, they may not have advanced. Donovan's late goal changed that.
A few liked the coverage. Many questioned whether Rome would allow soccer to go the way of NASCAR and horse racing in his mind. Jim said the win was gritty, and he respects that. Also, the story is noteworthy, but don't expect him to change his mind about soccer as a sport.
At the end of the first segment, Jim said, "Look out the window. I think a pig just flew by. I just spent the open on soccer..."
Early E mail
"Hey Rome, All we need was one shot...just one shot, kid..." Chris in St. Pete "War taking an extended lunch to watch the World Cup."
Callers
John in Tampa got on. He said he was listening to updates on the game. He asked Rome about the off sides call against the U.S.
John also said he couldn't wait to talk smack to his British friends that have bad teeth. Rome said the U.S. got burned on that call, but he didn't care for the bad teeth reference.
Mark in Buffalo also called about soccer. Rome said, "Rack that call." Then, "What's happening to my radio show?"
He then reiterated that he respects the process of the World Cup, but that it would never be his thing.
Israel in LA
He called back again. He started by saying he wasn't a "loser" for waiting on hold so long yesterday and today. Yesterday his cell phone battery died while he was on hold. He later called back from a pay phone. He glossed himself "Sir Smackadocious" and told J. Stew to be ready to shine his Smack Off trophy next year. He ended by telling Jim to rack his call. Jim did. (Wow! Self gloss and got racked. Jim likes this guy.)
E mail on Israel
An E mailer (Bobby) wrote that the argument "I'm not a loser" is like "Do you know who I am". Then, "War Bums using pay phones to call the show."
Israel in LA
He called back again. He started by saying he wasn't a "loser" for waiting on hold so long yesterday and today. Yesterday his cell phone battery died while he was on hold. He later called back from a pay phone. He glossed himself "Sir Smackadocious" and told J. Stew to be ready to shine his Smack Off trophy next year. He ended by telling Jim to rack his call. Jim did. (Wow! Self gloss and got racked. Jim likes this guy.)
E mail on Israel
An E mailer (Bobby) wrote that the argument "I'm not a loser" is like "Do you know who I am". Then, "War Bums using pay phones to call the show."
Jim said, "Bobby, you're BLOCKED!"
Jay Mohr
Jay called and talked about being on "The View". He joked, "I think I'm pregnant." Then he cracked on France for its World Cup struggles, "Leave it to the French to surrender...to themselves."
Kevin Frazier
Jim's friend and fellow broadcaster called in when it looked like comedian Chris Rock wasn't going to call in for his interview. He began to talk World Cup. He said he told Landon Donovan that he thinks Jim is coming around on soccer. Landon told Kevin that Rome is a "hater". Soon after, Chris Rock called the hotline, and things ended abruptly with Kevin Frazier.
Rome later said he thought Kevin was still there on hold.
More E mails
"USA wins match
BOHICA Algeria
Now to the sixteen"
"Landon Donovan
Thinner lettuce than Baldrick
Cue vuvuzelas" (Apollo in KC)
One Reginald Mayweather III wrote in that he was proud of Jim Rome for the soccer coverage.
Another E mailer wrote that if Reginald is proud of you, you better play "Michael's Dad" (The song by Niems. "...How proud he must have been to be Michael's dad...")
Jim played it, then said, "This is classic Niems, not 'Rome from home' Niems."
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Jay Mohr
Jay called and talked about being on "The View". He joked, "I think I'm pregnant." Then he cracked on France for its World Cup struggles, "Leave it to the French to surrender...to themselves."
Kevin Frazier
Jim's friend and fellow broadcaster called in when it looked like comedian Chris Rock wasn't going to call in for his interview. He began to talk World Cup. He said he told Landon Donovan that he thinks Jim is coming around on soccer. Landon told Kevin that Rome is a "hater". Soon after, Chris Rock called the hotline, and things ended abruptly with Kevin Frazier.
Rome later said he thought Kevin was still there on hold.
More E mails
"USA wins match
BOHICA Algeria
Now to the sixteen"
"Landon Donovan
Thinner lettuce than Baldrick
Cue vuvuzelas" (Apollo in KC)
One Reginald Mayweather III wrote in that he was proud of Jim Rome for the soccer coverage.
Another E mailer wrote that if Reginald is proud of you, you better play "Michael's Dad" (The song by Niems. "...How proud he must have been to be Michael's dad...")
Jim played it, then said, "This is classic Niems, not 'Rome from home' Niems."
The Jim Rome Clone Report is a fan site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jim Rome or the Jim Rome Show.
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