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

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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