Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

A few notes from today's show

Michael Vick was the biggest topic of the day. Jim talked about the comeback that Vick has made. He said the deplorable acts will always be remembered. However, he said Vick paid his debt to society, and is now amongst those considered in the NFL MVP race. Jim also said Vick may have pulled off the greatest comeback in NFL history.

TSA screening

   Rome mentioned experiencing the new enhanced security "pat down" at the airport during his trip to and from Houston. He said he wasn't fully aware of the new policy until they asked him if he wanted "to do this in private". He reset the comments of a San Diego man who recently taped an encounter with TSA agents at a San Diego airport. The clip went as follows, "...If you touch my junk I'll have you arrested."

Jim then gave his comments, "...new policy on my thigh!.....It WAS thorough, I'll tell you that......It was more intrusive than my last physical..."

Toby in Houston/ Larry Brown

Today the subject came up in an E mail that warred "Lady Gaga calling and asking for the Larry Brown call. Jim said, "If she does, I will........I don't want you going all 'Rosemary' with it..."

In the meantime, until Jim plays the call....I give you a fictional "2nd Meeting" of Toby in Houston and Larry Brown:

More on Houston


A call from Portland said it was classic how Boatie in Pearland brought his own guitar player for his "Mole Face Rock" rendition on Monday. Rome then commented again about "Gonzo" not playing during the entire song. 


Jim went on to call Boatie and Gonzo the best 1-2 since Trapper and John in C-Town. He also compared them to Simon and Garfunkel and Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.































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Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

#4

Brett Favre was the first topic again today! Jim started with, "The 'Ol Gunslinger is playing his 'look at me moment' to perfection." Rome then called what Favre is doing a "classic shakedown" and added, "I can't believe how the Vikings got worked by an old guy on a tractor." Reportedly, Favre may be looking at making $20 million instead of $13 million if he plays this year.

Rome brought up what some other players are saying about the situation. Reggie Bush was to have said, "Brett Favre suppose to make 13 mill this year...enough said. We'll see him September 9th in the Superdome."

Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett weighed in with, ".....We're going to have the same goal whether it's Tavaris, Jeffrey Dahmer, or Norman Bates quarterbacking..."

Rome said, "I don't think a Dahmer blast was warranted."

E mails on the subject:

"...Jeffrey Dahmer, Norman Bates?...Sounds like Nick is really killing it today. Signed, Jake Delhomme and Colt McCoy."

"Dear Jim. Favre's text is today's Triple U. Signed, Phil Guidry." Brian in Syracuse

"Dear Jim, 

Quarterbacks are not serial killers.....cereal killers. I'm coocoo for Coco Puffs. Signed, JaMarcus Russell." Blaise in KC

(Jim said, "...Blaise. Now you're back to being who you are....Did I not say you should not E mail anymore and go out a winner?")

Shaq

Rome does not like the signing of Shaquille O'neal by the Boston Celtics. He said the Celts are already an aging team. Also, Jim disagreed with Shaq's recent comment that he exceeded expectations during his career. In fact, Jim gave the statement an "AAAAAHHHH!"

A Rod

Jim commented on A Rod's struggles to hit homerun #600. Jim told Alex to stop gripping and "try easier"...because it doesn't matter. Jim said that in the steroid era, 600 is more like 400.

Later in the show, Jim reported that A Rod had hit #600

Truck Guy

Jim played a tape of Brett Favre being asked questions by a reporter while he was in his truck. The sound was not good because of Brett's loud truck! Rome called it a Hemi. Later, he took heat from "Truck Guy's" on the E mail who said that by the sound of it, it was a diesel engine that we heard. 

Jim said, "Ok, I was wrong!"

This set off a "border skirmish" between "Truck Guy" and "non-Truck Guy" on the E mails and texts.

Text Contest Selections

(paraphrased)

"War A Rod finally swinging the purse, puss." Pat (P90xer, I think)

"Unwar guys asking for a cup for water at a fast food restaurant and then going  and getting soda." Emilio Textavez

Triple U sponsor: "The guy I just saw stretching before playing 'Putt putt'."

Triple U: "...Come on Romey. I'll be your correspondent... don't need...just a big 'ol wheel of cheddar will do me fine. Rattily yours, Shanny."

Result: "...That's the most BLOCKED text in a long time..."

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Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

Hack Off Eve

The show was loaded with calls today, both Hack Off and Smack Off related.

Jim also shared the new Hack Off promo.

Hack Off RSVPs

Brendan in Wilmington did get through today. He cracked on Boatie in Pearland, mentioned how even Wade Boggs had to go down to the minors, and pumped his own "$4200 worth of surgically replenished lettuce"!

Jesus in Chicago first got invited to the Hack Off, then called in and RSVP'd. Jim made it clear that his call had to be live and not a recorded production or parody.  Jesus said it would be but was concerned about sound quality. He said, "...if I'm gonna suck, I want to do it in stereo..."

Callers

Old schooler, Larry "the false wanker" called. He said going on after a tape of one of Jesus' songs was like "Hendrix following the Monkees".

Brad in Corona

   Out of the blue...last years Smack Off winner Brad in Corona called! He went right to the front of the line. He said he spent the better part of the last ten months going through Vic in NoCal's calls from '06 to '08 to see if he could use anything...but found nothing to his liking. He said he was prompted to call after Mike in Indy's call yesterday...and promptly cracked on him. Lastly, Brad took a run at Hack Off invitee, Vinny Mac. 

Dan In DC

   This Smack Off participant called with a problem with BetUs' long odds for him in the Smack Off. He also brought up how Vegas was wrong about the Rams in 1999.

Jeff in Phoenix (bumping around on a car phone)

   He said he'll be in next week in the Smack Off. He cracked on the Hack Off, then the music came up for a commercial....but there didn't end up being a commercial! 

Greg in Sun Valley

   I called to wonder why BetUs wasn't allowing bets on the lone cyborg in the Smack Off. I'm not even on their betting board! Also, I requested being allowed to go first in the Smack Off.

Show Close

Blaise in KC got through with an E mail: "Dear Jim, the official name of what happened to Jeff should be 'Tobin-ed'. If the music comes on, the caller gets dropped, but the show doesn't go to break, it's a 'Tobin'! 

Jim said, "...What? What are you talking about?..."

Text Contest Selections

"War a Carl in Rosemead shout out on JRIB." Chad in H Town.

Jim said, "...For the record...Where the hell is Entitlement Eric?" (Jim had actually made the requested "shout out" to Eric at the end of yesterday's TV show.)

"Triple U Sponsor: "Every classic rock station playing 'Taxman' by the Beatles every hour because it's tax day. Lame." Patrick in Denver

Actual Triple U: None today!

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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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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

MNF
Ravens vs Browns
   Rome started, "the best thing I can say about that game...is the game is over. I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that that is the last Monday Night game we're going to see for the Browns in a very long time. Boy, that was some game, wasn't it? 0-0 at halftime." Of the last play of the game, Jim added, "Could anybody other than the Browns get their only good player hurt on the final play of a game? ...A play that was not going to affect the outcome of that game?"  Josh Cribbs got hurt after a lateral.

E mail on the subject:
"Dear Cleveland, BOHICA, regards, Art streaming in Buffalo." Mike in Chicago (BOHICA sound byte was played.)

Bill Bellichick
   He is defending his decision to go for it on 4th and 2 late in the game against the Colts. He said the call gave them the best chance to win. Rome disagreed, "I don't think it's the worst decision ever. I just wouldn't have done it. I think it's the wrong call."

Charlie Weis
   Jim said Weis has a big problem, "...and if he loses to U Conn he'll be looking for a new job. If he beats U Conn and loses to Stanford, he may still be looking for a new job."

NBA
 Allen Iverson
   Rome, "Pretty shocked to see that Memphis/Allen Iverson thing didn't work out...I'm surprised it lasted 3 games...what a disgrace, 3 games."

College Basketball
   UCLA loses to Cal State Fullerton at Pauley Pavilion! Cal State Fullerton is J. Stew's alma mater. Jim said, "That's rock bottom....Huge week fo Fullerton. J.Stew smashes ratings marks. Fullerton goes into Pauley and does the Bruins....Keep balling, weaklings! ...Congrats, Stew."

E mail on J. Stew

"Hey Rome. I just watched that clip on jimrome.com. What the hell was that? J.Stew barely moved his lips, but he sounded like he was yelling. I love how the camera panned up from his gut to his moley face. Pure awesomeness!"

Clones Choice
  Jim is off next week. The Friday after Thanksgiving will be a "Best Of" show. The audience will be able vote at http://www.jimrome.com/ for segments to be played on air that day.

E mail on the subject:
"Hey Rome. Clones get to program the show? Sounds like we're going to have to get ourselves ready. Regards, "Come on Rachel shave your back", "Kyle's house hunting story", Carl in Rosemead's bomb", "and personal appearance quick hitters". Greg in Tampa.
Jim's response : "No. There is not going to be a write in category. You choose from the list I give you."

Bud Adams
   The Tennessee Titan's owner was fined $250,000 for giving a "double bird" to fans at Buffalo. Jim, "A quarter mil? ...If he had gone single bird, would it be a buck and a quarter? .....You've got to love an 86 year old guy who still gets that fired up, on his feet, in a luxury box, during a victory dropping that double bird...As funny as that is, you just can't do that."

Guests

Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors)
   Toront is 5-5 so far. He called the past off season the most important of his career. Chris said he was inspired after the Olympics, but felt he came up short in the NBA season. He said, "I wanted to work as hard as possible because I felt I wasn't really reaching my maximum potential at the time...I want to keep it up. Consistency has been a weakness on mine." He talked of weight workouts and getting stronger. He plans to get into the paint more this year.
Chris will be a free agent after this season. In considering a team, he said he is looking to win. He wants to win a championship.

Leon Hall (Cincinnati Bengals)
   The Bengals are 7-2 and in first place in the AFC North. Leon has 4 interceptions. He said the game they just had with Pittsburgh was one of the most physical he's played in. Jim asked Leon about the team's turnaround from last year. Leon said it started with off season workouts in March. People were working hard and a trust and comraderie developed and grew.

Text Contest

"Unwar the tool that yells 'job opening' when they hear a dish break in the kitchen of a restaurant." Emilio Textavez...making my phone call debut tomorrow.

"Hey Rome. We remember you giving Royal Punisher the double guns when he finished DFL. Signed the Clones."  Jim responded, "No, I didn't..."

Triple U sponsor : "People who still call their kicks 'sneakers'."

Actual Triple U : #1 "Hey Rome. 5 Hour Energy has no crash later? Can I get one of those? Signed,
                                 Princess Di's driver."
Response : "You can do whatever the hell you want, Ken, but you're BLOCKED!"

                          #2 "Hey Rome. I haven't gone with a double bird in decades. I always go single bird.
                                 Def Leppard's drummer."
Response : "Stupid, offensive, and you're BLOCKED!...nice knowing both of you."


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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started with...

NFL
   Colts beat the Patriots. The story was the decision near the end of the game by Patriots coach Bill Bellick to go for it on 4th and 2 on their own 28 with a 6 point lead.
Rome's take : "That's the wrong call, period. That's a terrible call that is killing every guy in that locker room right now... You can't tell me that his defense isn't still seething right now...He disrespected his defense...That's not a slap in the face. That's a groin shot...to his own guys...They're not going to forget that anytime soon.

Haiku on the subject:   They should have punted
                                   Colt's ball on the twenty eight
                                   Doggy Dog..not wait!     (Thee Francis in Glendale)

USC loses to Stanford
   The question is out there..."What happeneds to USC?"
Jim's answer : "Stanford got out of the bus, walked onto their field, and started punching them in the face...and kept doing it for 60 minutes. That's what happened to USC....Trojan fan is in a catatonic state."
Jim also commented, "One more note...Pete Carroll and Jim Harbaugh...They hate each other..."  Harbaugh went for a 2 point conversion to a TD that had already put Stanford up 48-21. Reportedly, after the game, at midfield, Pete Carroll asked Harbaugh, "What's your deal?" Harbaugh responded, "What's YOUR deal?"

Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto
   Rome, "Manny Pacquiao 'Rag Dolled' Miguel Cotto...Pacquiao can take a shot from a true welterweight. Cotto was alright, just outclassed, but alright. ...not good enough, not fast enough. Pacquiao vs Mayweather has to happen."

Zenyatta
   Jim went to see some of his horses and ended up meeting Breeders Cup winner Zenyatta. Jim said the horse "posed" for pictures.

Jaguars vs Jets
   Maurice Jones-Drew took a knee at the 1 yard line trailing by 2 late in the game. He wanted to keep the clock running. They were then were able to take more time off the clock and get the field goal for the win.
Jim's take : "Smart football. Classic team first, unselfish play. Coolest play of his career, I think."
Jim then cracked on Fantasy Football players and how that hurt them, saying, "...We don't care....Playing Fantasy Football is one thing. But if you win your Fantasy league, you're a loser....If you win you're spending all your time on it."

E mail
   "Dear Rome, we are also off next week, and the week after that, and so on and so forth. Yours, Detroit." "Ugly Bob" in 96 South Carolina.
Jim said, "..UB. You're better than that...Actually, you're not ...You are what you E mail me....The only thing you've got working right now...Kyle Brandt and Phil Guidry like your E mails and texts."

J Stew's appearance on Everything She Ever Wanted.
   The ratings were high! Producer Stan Brooks sent an E mail saying the numbers on Saturday tied for the highest rating on that network this year.
Rome : " Stew rates. Stew moves the needle."

Guests

Kevin Mawae (Tennessee Titans)
   They started 0-6, but have won 3 in a row. Kevin said the only change made during the bye week was the QB change. (Which came down from the owner.) Kevin did say, however, that the whole team wasn't getting it done the first 6 games. Jim asked him about Vince Young. Kevin said Vince has matured and learned from his troubles and his time on the bench.

Chris Mannix (SI.com)
   He came on to talk about the Manny Pacquiao/Miguel Cotto fight. Chris said it was, by far, the best fight he has seen since he's been covering boxing. He was surprised hew Manny held up to Cotto's power. Also, of the last few round Chris said, "Absolutely disgraceful that the corner did not stop the fight. They should be ashamed and never be allowed to be a corner man again."

Text Contest

"Unwar anybody over the age of 4 who doesn't know how to swim."

"Hey Rome. Going for it on 4th and 2, on your own 28, is a great decision. Sincerely, the tool that gets married at 21." Charles in the 404

"Rome, the Hoodie really needs to work on his post game etiquette. Sincerely LaGarrette Blount." Josh in Bend

"Doggy Dog. Fantasy geeks are tools. Signed Guitar Hero loser." Kurt in San Antonio

Triple U sponsor: "Hey Rome, when you let somebody borrow your car and they return it with an empty tank of gas."

Actual Triple U : "Hey Jim. What is this 'off putting' ? It sounds delish. Signed Bill Self. What? I didn't want to be blocked!" Shane in Marshall Town

Result : "Well, you are. You're BLOCKED!


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Jim Rome Clone Report by Greg in Sun Valley

Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Jim started with the show contact information as well as saing that today's text contest winner will, as yesterday, win a Shiatsu massager.

NBA
   Rome, "Memo to my media brethen: Stop asking the King, Lebron James about his impending free agency. Apparently, he is sick of talking about it!" He then quoted Lebron, "...I think tonight will probably be the last time I answer any free agincy questions until the off season..."
Rome's take : "What do you mean, it's getting old? You were holding court on that very topic before last night's game..."

Mike Tyson
   Mike Tyson got into a scuffle with a paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport. The paparazzi ended up cut and they both made "citizen's arrests" of each other.
Jim's take : "Who takes Mike Tyson's picture with out Mike Tyson's permission? ...Somebody crazier than Mike, that's who! Somebody with a death wish...in other words, 2 hits : 1.Mike's fist slamming into your face. 2. You hitting the ground...look, to be fair, I wasn't there.....How did the photog assault Mike?"

Notre Dame
   Notre Dame is calling out Navy.
Rome, "...Now they're calling Navy out for being dirty. If you can believe that. And I can't."   Later, he added, "Hey coach, you want some cheese to go with that wine?"

Callers

Joe in the OC called. He's been a Smack Off participant. Today he referenced Sammy Sosa, Donald Sterling, and Greg Norman. Then...the music came on. Out of time.  Jim said he hoped he would get better calls than that later.

"Parody Patrick" called the show. He gave himself that name. He sang a song parody about the Mike Tyson incident to the tune of "Tie a Yellow Ribbon"...AAAAHHHH!!! Manual Buzzer! This set Jim off! He put an end to callers coming in with song parodies. "Don't sing to me on this show anymore. That's the end of that. We're done with song parodies, at least for the foreseeable future." Jim said.

Guests

Sidney Rice (Minnesota Vikings)
   The Vikings are 7-1. He is their leading receiver. Jim said Brett Favre said that Sidney is his guy. Sidney said he communicates a lot with Brett, and says he is like a player and a coach. Jim asked if Brett at 40 still has that "Rocket Arm"? Sidney said, "Yes, he does." Jim brought up Sidney's off season workouts. One was with Larry Fitzgerald and Cris Carter. Rice leaned a lot from those two guys. Another was with Marion Barber. That one was more physically demanding.

Shane Battier (Houston Rockets)
   Houston is 5-3 so far this year. The team has a different look with Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady injured and Ron Artest having been traded. Shane says they are a young team and the shortest team in the NBA by far. He said, "Our center is 6'6"....We have an amazingly quick team....Our motto this year is 'attack, attack, attack, push it, push it, shoot 3's, shoot 3's'." Jim asked, "Can you play the course of a long season that way?"  Shane's response, "Well, we don't really have a choice...that's the hand we've been dealt... to be honest, I don't know if we can do this for 82 games." Shane is hoping Tracy McGrady will be back soon, but says, "...he'll have to adjust to our fast play..."

Bonus Video

Just Released! Parody of tomorrow's Gina Gershon interview.





Text Contest

Finalists for the Shiatsu massager:
1. "The haiku looks good
      The massager will feel good
      I like my chances"
2. "Hey Rome. What's the big deal with trying to get a few photos of Iron Mike? Sincerly, Idiots who run with the bulls." Jay in the 'Nati

The winner : "Wanted surgery
                    To look like Ron Karkovice
                    Successful indeed"

Triple U sponsor: "People who drive over speed bumps at 1 mph..."

Actual Triple U : "Hey Rome. Getting attacked after snapping the picture of a dangerous animal? That must really sting. Signed, Steve Irwin."

Result : "Crickets...Nobody thought that was funny. You're BLOCKED!"

Huge Call

Parody Patrick!

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Summary of today's Jim Rome Show

Veteran's Day
   Jim started by recognizing our nations veterans. He told us that sports are an escape and that the athletes we watch are gifted with talent but are not heroes. "No, the soldiers, and the heroes, and the warriors are those who have served and continue to serve this country. There's no greater sacrifice nor more noble profession than defending our freedom," Jim opened.  He then talked of the most recent example of a man that was both an athlete and a hero: Pat Tillman.

NFL
San Francisco 49ers

   Tight End Vernon Davis, most famous for being sent to the showers by coach Mike Singletary in the middle of a game, made eye catching remarks going into their game with the Chicago Bears.  Of their defensive line he said, "I think we can destroy their front. The guys up front. I think we can destroy them."
Jim Rome said something has clicked for Vernon this year. He is working hard and playing hard. Rome went on, "He's gone from swoll patrol to Pro Bowler."

Boxing
Manny Pacquiao
   He will be fighting this weekend for a 7th title in 7 weight classes. He recently went on Jimmy Kimmel Live and...sang! Rome didn't like it! He said Manny sounded like some guy at the Karaoke bar.
This spawned nearly 2 segments worth of  "Karaoke Guy" commentary from Jim. Rome laid down 2 rules of Karaoke:
1. Don't take yourself seriously.
2. Never sing a ballad.

Jim's Dream
An E mail prompted a reset of Jim's dream regarding a moose. He said even Kyle Brandt asked him, "Yo, bro. Did the moose get loose last night? Did you have that dream again?" Jim said, "No, I don't think that will be a recurring dream."

Text Contest
The best text writer today will receive a HoMedics Shiatsu Massager.

 Caller

Jim took a call from Barry in Philadelphia. Barry started to talk about Allen Iverson. Jim broke in saying that he sounded like Brendan in Wilmington. "Barry" replied, "No, I hate that guy. That guy is an idiot."  Jim didn't buy it. He said if that's you, Brendan, come correct and admit it. "Barry" said, "Ok, I'll come correct. It's me. Kyle's got a vendetta against me." "AAAAHHHH!!!", was Rome's response. He got run!   Jim commented, "You've got to be kidding me! How the mighty have fallen....from a Smack Off to calling as someone else...Improve your take. Don't change your name. ...change your take, not your name."

Guests

Mike Stoops (University of Arizona Football Coach)
   They are 6-2 and have moved into the top 20 at #18. Jim asked how it felt. Mike said it has been an interesting 6 years. He realizes it takes time. Rome asked if getting there or staying there would be harder. Mike said staying in the top 20 would be tough. He said the Pac 10 is unique in that each team plays 9 conference games. That makes things tough in a good conference like the Pac 10. Asked about USC, Mike said that Pete Caroll has set a high standard and that has helped make the conference better.
Arizona has had to overcome a lot of injuries and illness this year. 60 players have come down with Swine Flu and one time or another. Stoops credited his coaches and players for preparing and stepping up when starters had to be replaced.

Ken Niumatalolo (Navy Head Football Coach)
   "Hey Jim. Thanks for the vine," he started. Ken agreed it was great to get a win over Notre Dame just before Veteran's Day. He felt good for the young men on his team. He said none of them will play in the NFL, but they will be able to look back at that game when they beat future NFLers, perhaps when they are out on a ship patrolling the Persian Gulf. We learned that not a single Navy player got even a recruitment letter from Notre Dame.
Ken loves the Jungle. He said he listened in L.A. during recruiting trips while drinking his "In N Out" chocolate shakes.

There was a lot of positive reaction to the interview. E mails thanking the coach and especially the young men who serve and will serve in combat came in. Also, 2 veterans called into the show and thank Jim for the show, one saying his wife sent him tapes of the show while he was deployed.

Text Contest

"Rome, war my grandson Eddie eagerly trying to redeem himself in the text contest. Grandma in Boise."

"War an all Veteran phone day. That'll weed out the D-bag."

"Hey Rome. Unwar the SEC not having HD replay monitors, yet every SEC locker room having 3 plasmas hanging on the walls." Nick in Denver.

Triple U sponsor: "People who demand that you read a birthday card out loud." Jerr in Denver.

Actual Triple U : "Dear Jim, 2nd place is a set of steak knives? I got a steak knife for being 2nd at Bundy. Signed Ron."

Result: "You're BLOCKED!

Shiatsu Massager winner : Jerr in Denver...for his "body of work". (50+ Triple U sponsors read on air.)


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Jim Rome Clone Report

Today in the Jungle - August 11, 2009



The hot topic today on the Jim Rome Radio Show aka "The Jungle" was major league baseball player, Josh Hamilton and the subject of addiction. Recent photos were recently published that are said to show that Josh had a relapse in his fight against addiction.

Fittingly, Darryl Strawberry was on the show as a guest to discuss his book, his fight with addiction, and to comment on Josh Hamilton.

Jim Rome handled the subject with dignity. Although sensitive to the reality of addiction, Jim did point out the need for accountability, as he often does regarding sports figures and people at large. It was pointed out that Josh Hamilton came out and acknowleged the photos without equivocation and took responsibility.





E-mail of the Day

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Text Contest



Triple U (unfunny, uninspired, unreadable)



sponsor: Corvette guy who cut me off this morning with the license plate NCETRY

winner: Dear Rom, have you taken Alvin back to school shopping yet? The sales are good this

week.

result: BLOCKED! ( because he called Jim , "Rom", instead of Rome.)


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