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...Rome's show is now syndicated out across the country. I pick the show up in Phoenix when I am at home, but alas, can't get it here in Beantown...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: Welcome to the Jungle | 5/19/1997 | See Source »

This was an attempt, although a feeble one, to introduce some people to the nationally syndicated sports radio show hosted by Jim Rome. You remember Jim Rome don't you? He used to host Talk2 on the Deuce until he called Jim Everret, then quarterback of the Rams, Chris Evert too many times. That's when Everret jumped Rome, knocked him down and led to Rome's dismissal. Same guy. Same attitude...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: Welcome to the Jungle | 5/19/1997 | See Source »

...Rome, what is up with this guy? What the hell is he thinking? 'I think I am going to insult my entire franchise by letting some guy write--errrrrr--by writing a book about my mediocre rookie year. I think I am going to call my quarterback--the only guy on the team that can get me the ball--a racist, thereby ensuring that I will get the ball even less. I think I will also speak out about my franchise when Bill Parcells is coming in to be the new coach...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: Welcome to the Jungle | 5/19/1997 | See Source »

...Jungle, as Rome's show is affectionately called, is sports radio with a vengeance. He implores his callers to "Have a take and don't suck." This means, if you are going to call, have something insightful, humorous or interesting to say, or don't call at all. Rome isn't afraid to crackback (insult) an athlete, an executive or one of his favorite Clones (regular callers...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: Welcome to the Jungle | 5/19/1997 | See Source »

...talking about sections. Quite simply, people in sections need to heed Rome's advice and "Have a take and don't suck...

Author: By Keith S. Greenawalt, | Title: Welcome to the Jungle | 5/19/1997 | See Source »

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